Obituaries

Feb 27, 2018

Arvie Joe Skinner age 78 of Loveland passed away on Tuesday February 27, 2018. He was born on August 25, 1939 in Pineville, KY. On March 12, 1994, he married the love of his life May Baker. He survived by his loving wife of almost 24 years May Skinner; two children Amy J. Koger and James A. (Vida) Skinner; one...

Feb 26, 2018

Mary L. McGee age 92 of Hamilton passed away Monday February 26, 2018 at Garden Manor in Middletown. She was born October 21, 1925 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late William O. and Mary E. (nee Schroeder) Reiff. Mrs. McGee worked as a customer service representative for Traveler’s Insurance Company. She loved camping and the mountains of Utah....

Feb 26, 2018

Zachary R. Hartmann age 27 of Hamilton passed away Monday February 26, 2018. He was born August 14, 1990 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Ray Hartmann and Miriam Smith. Zachary worked in the construction industry for several years. He was an accomplished artist and participated in an art fair at age 15. He adored his children and greatly enjoyed...

Feb 25, 2018

Julie M. Hensley age 40 passed away Sunday February 25, 2018. She was born December 23, 1977 in Cincinnati to Austin and Billie Sue (Nee Helton) Hensley. Julie is survived by her parents Austin and Billie Sue Hensley; sister Mary (Winford) North; niece Elizabeth North; significant other Clint Collins and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death...

Feb 25, 2018

Margaret “Peggy” F. (nee Webb) Preston age 71 passed away Sunday February 25, 2018. She was born April 4, 1946 in Estill County, KY to the late Raymond and Virginia (nee Shifflet) Webb. Margaret is survived by her children Jason (Teresa) Cathers, Wade (Buffy) Cathers; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; siblings Betty (Manford) Mills, Bobbie (Ray) Bridges, Viva (Garnett) Saylor,...

Feb 24, 2018

Rebecca L. Whicker age 65 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday February 24, 2018. She was born on March 27, 1952 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of the late Floyd and Pearl (nee Creech) Riddell. She was married to Richard Whicker and he preceded her in death in 2004. She is survived by three children Marcy Whicker, Rick (Jamie) Whicker,...

Feb 22, 2018

Viola Miller age 91 passed away Thursday February 22, 2018. She was born June 6, 1926 in Franklin, OH to the late Hansford and Cleo (nee Holland) Treadway. Viola is survived by children Peggy (Noel) Hunt, Louis (Margie) Miller, Faye (Robert) Stober, James (Mary Jo) Miller, Glenn Miller; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; siblings Jim Treadway...

Feb 21, 2018

Robert W. Brown, Jr. age 52 of Fairfield passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018. He was born March 30, 1965 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Pauline (nee Mason) Brown and the late Robert W. Brown, Sr. Mr. Brown was a 1983 graduate of Princeton High School and worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for C. J....

Feb 20, 2018

Christopher R. Withrow Sr age 27 passed away on Tuesday February 20, 2018. He was born on June 19, 1990 in Hamilton the son of Leonard and Paula (nee Harris) Withrow Sr. Chris leaves behind three beautiful children Christopher Withrow Jr, Chloey Withrow, and Branson Cope; his loving parents Leonard and Paula Withrow Sr; His fiancée Melissa Dolsen; five siblings...

Feb 19, 2018

Phillip Hibbard age 66 of Hamilton passed away on Monday February 19, 2018. He was born on February 19, 1952 in Hamilton the son of Mattie and the late Rubin Hibbard. “Phil from the Hill” as he was affectionately known was an avid Nascar fan and loved spending time with his friends. Phil is survived by two sons Zach Hibbard,...

Feb 19, 2018

John Walter Snowden age 64 of Fairfield passed away on Monday February 19, 2018. He was born on March 28, 1953 in Cincinnati the son of Mary and the late William Snowden. John was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from the Hamilton County Sherriff’s Department after many years of service. He is survived by his...

Feb 17, 2018

William E. Stigall, Jr. age 73 of Hamilton passed away Saturday February 17, 2018 in his home. He was born February 14, 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late William E., Sr. and Inez Stigall. He was married to Judith Stigall Longworth and then to Rebecca Stigall and she preceded him in death in 2004. Mr. Stigall worked...

Feb 16, 2018

The final chapter of Wilma J. Ware’s wonderful life journey, age 91 of Hamilton, came to an end on Friday February 16, 2018. The daughter of Palace and Mildred (Bennett) Wilson, she was born March 24, 1926 in Hamilton, Ohio, one of six children. Wilma was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She met the love...

Feb 16, 2018

Feb 15, 2018

Mary Ann Tolbert age 69 of Hamilton died peacefully on Thursday February 15, 2018. She was born on August 2, 1948 the daughter of the late Ralph and Marion (nee Donaldson) Nolan. She was a loving mother to Jennifer (Josh) Hooker; grandmother to Scott A. Tolbert and Lorianne R. Hooker; sister to Deborah (Gary) Dakin; aunt to Andrea (Scott) Griffith...

Feb 14, 2018

James A. “Doc” Holliday age 59 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday February 14, 2018. He was born on April 2, 1958 in Cincinnati the son of Patricia and the late James Holliday. Doc was a friend and a buddy to all who met him. He was married to Patricia Holliday and she preceded him in death in 2016. He...

Feb 13, 2018

Steven D. Payne age 30 of Fairfield passed away Tuesday February 13, 2018. He was born June 8, 1987 in Hamilton, Ohio, was a 2006 graduate of Fairfield High School, and was a talented writer. Steven worked for 13 years as a server at the Grand Finale Restaurant in Glendale and his co-workers were like a second family to him....

Feb 10, 2018

James L. Herold age 60 of Fairfield passed away Saturday February 10, 2018. He was born October 6, 1957 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Thomas L. and Betty (nee Cook) Herold. James was an avid baseball player and was known as a sports enthusiast. He is survived by two daughters Alexandra Herold and Kendra Herold; four siblings...

Feb 8, 2018

Joseph W. Hamblin age 55 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday February 8, 2018. He was born on August 25, 1962 in Hamilton the son of Janet and the late John Hamblin. He is survived by his mother Janet Hamblin; one sister Judy Reiff; one brother Jeff (Dawn) Hamblin; His partner of over ten years Michael Leppenen; ten nieces and...

Feb 8, 2018

A. Louise Walter age 87 passed away Thursday February 8, 2018. She was born June 13, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Asa and Myrtle (nee Swisher) Tracey. Louise is survived by her son Daryl (LaVelda) Walter; grandchildren Nicholas (Heather) Walter, Tiffany Walter, Amy Walter Hart, Jill Glaser, Christy (Mark) Hopper, Jody Walter; her sister Martha Diggs; and also...