Obituaries
Nathan Kabongo
Feb 28, 2026
Nathan Kabongo age 21 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away suddenly on Saturday February 28, 2026 in West Virginia. He was born October 8, 2004 in Cape Town, South Africa the son of Kabongo Ntengu and Mbuyi Miranda Nolie. Visitation 4:30-7 PM Friday February 13, 2026 at THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield. The funeral service...
David Day Pontius
Nov 22, 2025
David Day Pontius, 73, died peacefully at the Veterans Home in Chillicothe, Ohio on November 22, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, June (1999), his father Thomas (2015), and his mother, Suzanne (2022). Surviving are Dave’s sisters Nancy Mitchell (Mark) and Barb Pontius Stein, nieces and nephews Elizabeth Duermit Moreau (Mike), Jeff Mitchell (Sammy), Katherine Lawrence (Jerry),...
George W. Merrill, Sr.
Mar 10, 2026
George W. Merrill, Sr. age 88 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday March 10, 2026. He was born April 18, 1937 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Delmas Merrill and Agnes Elliott Merrill. On June 23, 1956 he married Phyllis Still. Mr. Merrill worked for several years in retail management. He was a member of the Fellowship Christian Center....
Nieata F. Bailey
Mar 10, 2026
Nieata Faye Bailey (nee Vaughn) 80, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1945, in London, KY to the late John Harvey Vaughn and Mollie (Harris) Vaughn. The youngest of 7 children. She graduated from London High School in 1963 and attended Sue Bennet College. She moved to Hamilton, Ohio in...
Joseph E. Wright
Mar 9, 2026
Joseph E. Wright Jr., age 60, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1965, in Hamilton, the son of the late Joseph and Charlotte (née Smith) Wright Sr. Joe is survived by his wife, Karen Moeller; his son, Nicholas Moeller; his sister, Debbi (Don) Miller; sisters‑in‑law Sandra (John) Fugate, Renee (Jeff) Brinegar,...
Landon James Maneval
Mar 7, 2026
Landon James Maneval went to be with his Lord and Savior at the tender age of three months. He was born on November 21, 2026 in Cincinnati the son of Aaron and Taylor (nee Fink) Maneval. Even though he was only here a short time, his impact on his family will never be forgotten. Landon is survived by his loving...
Kenneth "Mike" Ford
Mar 6, 2026
Kenneth “Mike” Ford age 70 of Fairfield passed away on Friday March 6, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1955 in Covington, KY the son of the late William and Mary (nee Moore) Ford. Mike was a proud veteran serving in United States Marine Corps from 1973-1976 earning the National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Marksman Badge. Mike was...
Johnnie Hampton
Mar 6, 2026
Johnnie Hampton age 85 of Liberty Township passed away on Friday March 6, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1940 in London, KY the son of the late Clyde and Betty (nee Hibbard) Hampton. Johnnie retired from International Paper after many years of service. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Sue Hampton; five children Ricky Watts, John...
Edward L. Haskell
Mar 5, 2026
Edward L. Haskell age 93 of Hamilton, Ohio was born January 19, 1933 in Hamilton and passed away Thursday March 5, 2026. Mr. Haskell was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked for many years as a crew leader at Armco Steel. He enjoyed the outdoors, working in his yard and playing golf. He especially loved spending time...
Rodney "Joe" Mason Sr
Mar 4, 2026
Rodney “Joe” Mason Sr age 72 of Independence, KY passed away on Wednesday March 4, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1953 in Winchester, IN the son of the late William and Delores (nee Gilbert) Mason. Joe is survived by his loving wife Georgetta Mason; five children Joanna (the late Jason) Carpenter, Rodney (Jackie) Mason Jr, Nicholas (Erin) Mason,...
Paul Higdon Smith
Mar 3, 2026
Paul E. Higdon-Smith entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the age of 72. He is survived by his loving husband Tony Higdon-Smith, mother-in-law Peggy Clary, siblings David (Chandra) Smith, Dana Smith and Heather Smith, along with so many other family members and close friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. and...
Madeline Mary "Cookie" Thumudo
Mar 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Madeline Mary “Cookie” Thumudo March 3, 1945 – March 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Madeline Mary “Cookie” Thumudo (née Roman), who left us peacefully on March 1, 2026, just two days before her 81st birthday. Cookie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and quiet strength...
Marilynn Craven
Mar 3, 2026
Marilynn A. Craven age 82 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026. She was born February 19, 1944 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Wilson Neal and Mary Jennens Neal. Mrs. Craven was a 1962 graduate of Hamilton Garfield High School and worked for many years at Ohio Casualty Insurance Company. She was a member...
Rickey E. Carmack
Mar 3, 2026
Rickey E. Carmack age 71 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026. He was born February 4, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Paul Carmack and Dorothy Crawford Carmack. He was a 1973 graduate of Hamilton Garfield High School and played football for the Griffins for three years. He was a veteran of the U. S....
Beverly M. Stange
Mar 1, 2026
Beverly M. Stange age 101 of Middletown passed away on Sunday March 1, 2026. She was born January 19, 1925 in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of the late William and Ida (nee Ellis) Lambert. She is survived by four children Bill (Joan) Stange, Mike Stange, Steve (Mary) Stange, and Karen (the late Marion) Reno; seventeen grandchildren. She also leaves behind...
Roger Caudill
Feb 28, 2026
Roger Caudill age 79, of Trenton, Ohio passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 28, 2026. He was born in Danville, Kentucky on January 31, 1947 the elder son of Chester and Bobbie Caudill. Roger was married for 42 wonderful years to the love of his life, Shirley Miller Caudill. He was preceded in death by his...
Reverend Jacob S. Flannery
Feb 25, 2026
Reverend Jacob S. Flannery, affectionately known as “Jake”, age 94 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday February 25, 2026. He was born November 29, 1931 in Brookville, Indiana the son of the late Elkanah Flannery and Laura Tillery Flannery. On June 24, 1950 in Hamilton he married Roxie Sullivan Flannery and she preceded him in death on July 9, 2025 after...
Gladys F. Taveras
Feb 24, 2026
Gladys F. Taveras, age 77, of Fairfield Township, peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. She was born on February 16, 1949, in the Dominican Republic, the beloved daughter of the late Fermin and Caridad (née Valdez) Taveras.
She is survived by her siblings, Isidra Taveras and Marcos Marrero, and was preceded in death by her brothers, Rafael Genaro...
Robin S. Wood
Feb 23, 2026
Robin S. Wood age 64 of Hamilton passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1962, in Hamilton the daughter of the late Millard and Lucy (nee Goins) Gibson. Robin is survived by her husband David Wood; brother-in-law Joe Blower, sisters-in-law Karen Gibson and Pam Gibson. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, other family...
Addie Frances Frazee
Feb 22, 2026
Addie Frances Frazee age 87, of Fairfield Ohio, passed away on Sunday February 22, 2026. Born on the 16th day of August during the year of 1938, in Hazal Green, KY. Mrs. Frazee was the beloved daughter of Pearl and Lucy Sims. She was raised in Hazal Green, KY and graduated from her hometown high school. Following graduation, she devoted...

