Obituaries

Oct 15, 2024

John David “Jay” Sparks, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Kenvir, KY, on June 29, 1930, to Roscoe and Sudie (Napier) Sparks. At the age of 13, his family relocated to Cincinnati, where Jay began working at 15 to help support his family. At the age of 18, Jay...

Oct 15, 2024

Audrey C. True age 77, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1946, to the late Walter Z. Lampley and Catherine M. (Mistler) Focht in Middletown, Ohio.

Audrey is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Danny Smith) True; brother, Rolland Hopkins; she also leaves behind her several nieces and nephews.

Audrey was preceded in...

Oct 15, 2024

Charles “Lee” Campbell age 72 of Ross passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1952 in Hamilton, OH. Charles was married to Mary Sue Campbell and she preceded him in death in 2023. He is survived by two children Kristi (Don) Brown and Charles (Nicole) Campbell; four grandchildren, Olivia Brown, Madilyn Brown, Cooper Campbell,...

Oct 11, 2024

V. Edward Frazier age 77 of Trenton passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday October 11, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1947 in Dayton, OH the son of the late Jack and Mary Lou Frazier. Ed proudly served in the United States Navy in Vietnam. He served on the USS Bushnell AS-15, a Fulton-class submarine tender. Ed...

Oct 11, 2024

Bobby L. Chasteen age 80 of Hamilton passed away Friday October 11, 2024. He was born May 6, 1944 in Berea, Kentucky the son of the late Robert Chasteen and Christine Abner Chasteen. He was married to Carolyn Chasteen and she preceded him in death in 2009. Mr. Chasteen worked as an industrial machinist for several years. He is survived...

Oct 9, 2024

Margaret M. Davisson age 80, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on November 1, 1943, to the late Earl and Bessie (Stapleton) Davisson in Ironton, Ohio.

Margaret is survived by her nephews, Lee Vaughn, Charles Vallance, Tony Vallance, Daniel Vallance, Leslie Davisson, and Ernie Vaughn Jr; nieces, Sharon Smith, Tammy Niemer, Vickie Adkins, Sandy...

Oct 9, 2024

Richard “Rick” L. Grohs age 59 of Harrison passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2024. He was born on August 5, 1965 in Cincinnati the son of the late Richard and Cynthia (nee Pomeroy) Grohs. Rick is survived by three children Andrew (Cassie) Grohs, Amber (Patrick) Minton, and Anthony Grohs; seven grandchildren Hayli, Feyre, Katie, Amber, James, Todd, and Felix;...

Oct 9, 2024

Catherine I. Lamb age 97 of Smithfield, Virginia and formerly of Fairfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday October 9, 2024. She was born November 29, 1926 in Stockdale, Ohio the daughter of the late Theodore Webb and Vena Miller Webb. Mrs. Lamb enjoyed a very active and busy life. She was a devoted member of the St. Clair Avenue Baptist Church...

Oct 9, 2024

Rita Colleen Cooper age 77 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1947 the daughter of the late Jesse and Bessie (nee Richardson) Land. Mrs. Cooper was married to Steven E. Cooper for over 37 years and he preceded her in death in 2014. She is survived by her two children Ron...

Oct 7, 2024

Oct 5, 2024

Sharon L. Barrett age 75 of Hamilton passed away Saturday October 5, 2024. She was born August 7, 1949 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Harley Bown and Anna Henley Bown. Sharon had a strong Christian faith and a never ending love of the Lord. She was a member of the Kerusso Baptist Church. She was the ultimate...

Oct 5, 2024

Jason Dale Isaacs age 51 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday October 5, 2024. He was born on July 23, 1973 in Cincinnati the son of Ray and Carolyn (nee Rowland) Isaacs. He is survived by his loving wife Charleen; two children Megan (Paiten) Parker and Devon (Lilli) Isaacs; two grandchildren Aleah Parker and Andre Parker; three siblings Edward Isaacs,...

Oct 4, 2024

Rickey Robertson age 69, of Manchester, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1954, to the late Ernest and Christine (Buntain) Robertson in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rickey is survived by his spouse, Cynthia Sizemore; sons, Jessie (Sarah) Robertson, Jacob Sizemore, Timothy (Cindal) Robertson, Lee Robertson, Geoff Robertson, Joey (Marsha) Riley; daughters, Madison (Aj) Phillips and...

Oct 3, 2024

Judith Ann Little age 78 of Fairfield Township, Ohio passed away on Thursday October 3, 2024. She was born on August 23, 1946 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Clifford D. Payne, Sr. and Effie Mae Payne (Rucker). Judy served as a bookkeeper, including for her and her husband’s successful construction business in Georgia. In her later years Judy volunteered...

Oct 2, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Brosius-Miller age 95 of Bartlesville, OK passed away on Wednesday October 2, 2024. She was living in West Chester, OH with her daughter and son in law Donna and Don French. She was born on December 12, 1928 in Copan, OK the daughter of the late Marshall and Izena (nee Todd) Brosius. Mrs. Miller graduated from Copan High...

Oct 1, 2024

Robert W. Hymer age 83, of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. He was born on February 17, 1941, to the late Alton and Lela (Cox) Hymer in Hamilton, Ohio. Bob is survived by his sons, Rob (the late Marcey) Hymer Jr. and Russell (Laura) Hymer; grandson, Matthew Rockey; nephews, Josh Foote and Darwin Foote. Bob was...

Sep 27, 2024

Brenda J. Byrd age 67 of Hamilton passed away Friday September 27, 2024 in her home. She was born July 18, 1957 in Spartanburg, South Carolina the daughter of the late Edward Carpenter and Flossie Shown Carpenter. Mrs. Byrd worked for the Fairfield City Schools and retired after over 20 years of service. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her...

Sep 25, 2024

Stanley Bippus age 88 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Wednesday September 25, 2024. He was born August 5, 1936 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Stanley Bippus and Frances Dozier Bippus. Mr. Bippus was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked as an operator at National Lead (Fernald) for many years. He was the beloved husband of...

Sep 22, 2024

Wilmarie Phelps Hayslett passed away at noon on Sunday September 22, 2024 at the age of 96. She left this world peacefully in her home with her devoted husband Don Hayslett at her side. Wilma was born on July 13, 1928 in Hamilton, Ohio to parents Robert and Nan Phelps. She attended Hamilton High School and graduated in 1946. She...

Sep 20, 2024

Victoria L. Flueck age 66 of Hamilton passed away Friday September 20, 2024. She was born February 5, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Mac Youngblood and Joyce Brown Youngblood. She was married to Robert Flueck and he preceded her in death on June 23, 2022. Mrs. Flueck worked in retail businesses over the years and was...