Obituaries

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

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...

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 7, 2018

Feb 5, 2018

Michael Joseph Rice age 49 of Hamilton passed away Monday February 5, 2018. He was born May 18, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Kenneth and Loretta (nee Ferguson) Rice. Michael was a 1986 graduate of Fairfield High School. He is survived by his stepfather Larry Lauridsen; siblings Debbie (Glenn) Ferris, Taryn Gipson, Rick Rice, and Donna...

Feb 4, 2018

Lavern Campbell age 83 passed away Sunday February 4, 2018. She was born June 22, 1934 in Clay County, KY. Lavern is survived by her husband Don; daughter Deborah Robinson; grandchildren Scott (Nichol), Michael, David, Jason; great grandchildren Alexis, Kayden, Brady, Emma, Brandon, Alana, Jewell, Isabella; sister Beulah; step father Albert Fields and also survived by many other family and...

Feb 4, 2018

Robert (Bob) Charles Richert age 91 of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away in his home on Sunday February 4, 2018. He was born July 18, 1926 in Gloversville, New York the son of the late Charles G. and Ethel (nee Voorhis) Richert. Bob was a remarkable family man who was extraordinary in his devotion to his lovely wife of 66...

Feb 3, 2018

Robert "Elmer" Rice age 84 passed away Saturday February 3, 2018. He was born September 7, 1933 in Logan County, Ohio to the late Ben and Edith (nee Schneider) Rice. Elmer is survived by children Robert (Karen) Rice, Lisa (Doug) Pendleton, Mendy (Darrell) Smith; six great grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a brother Ben (Jeannie) Rice and is also survived by...

Feb 2, 2018

Marjorie L. Kisto age 50 of Hamilton passed away Friday February 2, 2018. She was born March 29, 1967 in Sacaton, Arizona the daughter of Harry Kisto, Sr. and the late Carole Blackwater Kisto. Marjorie helped raise great niece and nephew, Jaden and Hayden Bruner. She also loved being on outings with her "boys", Jake and Loki and listening to...

Jan 30, 2018

Harry Matheis, Jr. age 84 passed away Tuesday January 30, 2018. He was born September 2, 1933 in Cincinnati to the late Harry and Lillian (nee Mangold) Matheis, Sr. Harry is survived by his wife Patricia; children Ron Matheis, Jerry (Tammy) Matheis, Tim (Perrin) Matheis, Mike (Katie) Matheis; thirteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; siblings Shirley Gillespie, Carol (John) Hoskins, Danny...

Jan 30, 2018

Beverly Helen Sizemore age 77 of Lebanon, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in her home on Tuesday January 30, 2018. Beverly was born in Pueblo, CO to Winton Barnes and Ruth (Trisler) on November 3, 1940. She was a graduate of Amelia High School in Amelia, OH. She married the love of her life LeRoy Sizemore...

Jan 28, 2018

Dwight R. Roberts age 52 of Fairfield passed away Sunday January 28, 2018. He was born July 10, 1965 in Hamilton, Ohio. He worked as an auto body technician for many years. Dwight is survived by his mother Sue Gregory; his father James Roberts; two daughters Briana (Kyle) Carter and Olivia Roberts; two grandchildren Amelia and Maddox; three brothers Dustin...

Jan 27, 2018

Bertram “Bud” Wagner Jr. age 88 of West Chester passed away on Saturday January 27, 2018. He was born on February 15, 1929 in Cincinnati the son of the late Bertram Sr and Jeanette (Tilles) Wagner. Bud was a veteran on The United States Marine Corps. He is survived by two children Tracy (Chris) Pennington and Kevin (Arrolla) Wagner; six...

Jan 27, 2018

Keith A. Roy age 37 passed away Saturday January 27, 2018. He was born September 13, 1980 in Wurzburg, Germany to Ricky Roy and Cindy (nee Carrozza) Wolf. Keith is survived by his wife Tera; children Kalob, Arianna, Kody, Kassidy; parents Ricky Roy and Cindy (Bob) Wolf; siblings Kevin, Kyle, Kraig, Kasey (Nola), David (Patty), Shauna; grandparents Judith Carrozza and...