Obituaries

May 15, 2022

Curtis Michael Kellums age 54 of Hamilton passed away Sunday May 15, 2022. He was born November 4, 1967 in Hamilton, Ohio. Curtis was a beloved grandpa, father, and coach. He was an avid sports fans and enjoyed collecting baseball cards. He is survived by his wife Patti Kellums; his mother Sharon Barrett; three children Summer (Jeremy) Hampton, Scott (Krista)...

May 13, 2022

Bobby Jean Banks age 68 of Cincinnati, OH passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born November 26, 1953 to the late Dexter and Pauline (nee Rowland) Shelton. Bobby is survived by her daughter Jeannie (the late Timothy) Turlich; grandchildren Jeannie (Ryan) McAdams, Timothy Turlich, Thomas Turlich, Gabrielle Singleton, Justin Singleton, Joseph Singleton, Sarah Brown, and Pamela Turlich; her...

May 11, 2022

Beverly Jean Williams, age 83, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ronald S. Willams, children Vicky (Scott) Derderian and Mark Williams, granddaughter Emily Derderian, sister Marianne Stoess, nieces and nephews Karrie Sudbrack, Kevin Stoess, Heather Stoess, Chad Sudbrack, Mac Sudbrack and Alex Brown. She was preceded in death...

May 6, 2022

Merrille Joy “Mimi” Nagel age 62 of Fairfield was born October 8, 1959 in Mason, Ohio the daughter of the late Joseph and Marjorie (nee Ruude) Anderson, and passed away on Friday May 6, 2022 in her home. She retired from the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and was one the first female deputies in Warren County. She enjoyed spending time...

May 5, 2022

Joey Lee VanZant age 45 of Hamilton passed away Thursday May 5, 2022. He was born August 6, 1976 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of John VanZant and Vickie Franz. Joey worked as account manager for Acosta Food Services. He loved golf, fishing, playing pool, playing music, and traveling to Hilton Head. Joey was a friend to many and will...

May 4, 2022

Derrick J. Jones age 36 of Hamilton, OH passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was born April 28, 1986 to Darrell Jones and Jeanice Leugers in Hamilton, OH. Derrick is survived by his mother Jeanice (Terry) Leugers; father Darrell (Tammy) Jones; wife Tania Gutierrez-Jones; three children La’kayah Jones, Liam Jones, and Gabe Jones; three siblings James (Melinda) Radenheimer, Brandon...

May 3, 2022

Phoebe Eloise Manley, beloved and prayed for daughter, was born sleeping on May 3, 2022. Her family had the gift of holding her in their arms, but knowing she was already looking into the face of Jesus is the greatest comfort and blessing. Phoebe may have been born silent but the impact she has made is significant, meaningful and glorifies...

May 2, 2022

Donita L. Pennington age 68 of Hamilton passed away Monday May 2, 2022 in her home. She was born September 17, 1953 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Louis and Donna (nee Seward) Privette. Mrs. Pennington was a 1971 graduate of Garfield High School and worked in health services at Miami University, retiring in 2012. She was an...

May 1, 2022

Harold “Mark” Wallin of West Chester passed away on Sunday May 1, 2022. He was born on July 13, 1957 the son of the late Harold R. and Wondlene (nee Ward) Wallin. Mark graduated from University of Cincinnati with a civil engineering degree. He worked as a land surveyor for many years. He is survived by his wife Debra Wallin;...

May 1, 2022

James R. Janzen age 81 passed away Sunday May 1, 2022. He was born June 12, 1940 to the late Martin and Helen Janzen. He was born and raised in Norwood, Ohio and served his country through the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Jim enjoyed flying, working and making bird houses. He always had a helping hand...

May 1, 2022

Joyce Drake age 70, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. She was born May 6, 1951 to the late Charles and Mary (nee Reiff) McGee. Joyce is survived by her daughter Jill Toennisson; brothers David (Mary) McGee and Richard (Roxanne) McGee; sister Donna Schneider; her grandchildren Mariah, Faith, and Elijah; her great grandchild Carter, nieces and nephews, and...

Apr 29, 2022

Douglas Hampton age 66 passed away Saturday April 30, 2022. He was born July 24, 1955 in Hamilton to the late Andrew and Sylvia (nee Hobbs) Hampton, Jr. On June 21, 1982 in Hamilton he married Rosanna Montano. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, worked at Fisher Body in Hamilton, and retired from Emery Oleo Chemical Company. Douglas...

Apr 28, 2022

Ruth A. Gibson age 84 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday April 28, 2022. She was born on March 30, 1938 in Prestonburg, KY the daughter of the late Charles and Doris (nee Lyday) Pendleton. She was married to Charles Gibson for over 58 years, and he preceded her in death in 2015. Ruth worked for the City of Fairfield...

Apr 25, 2022

Todd J. Hibbard age 43 of Hamilton passed away on Monday April 25, 2022. He was born on May 7, 1978 in Hamilton the son of Michael and Kathy (nee Severance) Hibbard. Todd is survived by his wife Denise Hibbard; four daughters Vanessa Morgan, Alyssa Hibbard, McKenzie Hibbard, and Courtney Hibbard; one son Tanner Hibbard; three grandchildren Kylar Hall, Isabella...

Apr 24, 2022

Uva Ann Ellis of Middletown, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday April 24, 2022. She was 77 years old. Uva was preceded in death by her brother Donald, her father Elmer Scott and her mother Pauline Tewart (nee Cox) Scott; her aunts Uva Duff (Dudley) and Alleen Evans (Jack). She is survived by her children, Don Scott, Laura Smith, Nathan...

Apr 23, 2022

William Paul Lorenz left this earth in the early morning hours of April 23, 2022, at the age of 65 near Tulsa, Oklahoma while on a cross-country route 66 roadtrip.

He was born Monday, May 28th, 1956 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, the second son of the late Irene Louise (Heisman) Lorenz and Walter Clarence Lorenz.

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Apr 23, 2022

Ruth Vesio age 62 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022. She was born on June 25, 1959 in Cincinnati the daughter of the late Robert and Wanda (Barnhill) Cohn. Ruth was a General Manager at McDonalds for many years. She was married to Jeffrey Vesio and he preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by...

Apr 20, 2022

Earlene E. Harrison age 97 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday April 20, 2022 at Berkeley Square. She was born June 3, 1924 in Loveland, Ohio the daughter of the late Earl and Lotta (nee Owen) Constable. Earlene is the dear mother of Gary Harrison, Randy (Diana) Harrison, Cindy (Kit) Kull, Jeff (Lena) Harrison, and the late Ronald Harrison; grandmother of...

Apr 16, 2022

Thomas Kilby Shuff III age 88, of Fairfield, OH passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. He was born January 16, 1934 to the late Thomas Jr. and Mary (nee Matthews) Shuff in Georgetown, KY. Thomas was a graduate of the United States Military Academy and retired as Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Army. He is survived by his wife...

Apr 15, 2022

Stephen F. Augusterfer age 75 of West Chester passed away Friday April 15, 2022 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born October 6, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of the late William and Margaret (nee Fowler) Augusterfer. He worked in retail sales for many years in the flooring business and loved the beach and sports. He was a Cincinnati...