Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

Ora Lee Clemmons age 92 of Fairfield passed away Monday November 15, 2021. She was born December 29, 1928 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Bige Brinegar and Gracie Flynn Brinegar. Mrs. Clemmons was a 1946 graduate of Hamilton High School and was a devoted housewife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the Tri-County Church of...

Nov 14, 2021

Michelle Nichole Lambert age 42, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. She was born February 28, 1979 to Pam (Bruce) Tinsley and Steve (Margaret) Lambert. She is survived by her son Jackson Lambert and daughter Tinsley Lambert; fiancé Josh Kirk; brother Nathan (Tara) Lambert; sisters Chantae (Gabe) Eaton, Madison Lambert, Jessica (Mark) VanHagen, and Paige Tinsley; uncles...

Nov 13, 2021

James A. Bussell age 51 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday November 13, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1970 in Hamilton the son of the late Albert and Sandra (nee Ballinger). Jamie is survived by five brothers Anthony Bussell, Brian Bussell, Kevin (Teresa) Bussell, Johnny (Connie) Bussell, and Steven (Tina) Bussell. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews,...

Nov 10, 2021

James “Jim” K. Wright, Sr. age 79 of Reading passed away on Wednesday November 10, 2021. He was born on May 22, 1942 in Cincinnati the son of the late William and Marcella (nee Sellmeyer) Wright. He retired from General Electric as welder and also worked for the City of Reading for 19 years part time after he retired to...

Nov 9, 2021

DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS, THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICE OF MR. HANN HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2021. Orville “Skeeter” Hann age 87 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday November 9, 2021. He was born June 16, 1934 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Donald Hann and Alfreda Rust Hann. Mr. Hann worked for over 34 years...

Nov 9, 2021

Ethel M. Barnett age 67 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday November 9, 2021. She was born March 24, 1954 in Pineville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Frank Smith and Seni Taylor Smith. Mrs. Barnett attended church faithfully and was a tremendous Sunday School teacher who loved Jesus and her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of...

Nov 8, 2021

Dennis W. Hatfield age 74 of Hamilton passed away Monday November 8, 2021 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born September 21, 1947 in Harlan, KY the son of the late Sidney and Josephine (York) Hatfield. Mr. Hatfield was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a cook in a restaurant and also worked in the construction industry. Mr....

Nov 7, 2021

Elaine L. Reifsteck age 75 passed away on Sunday November 7, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1946 in Wauseon, OH the daughter of the late Edwin and Edith (nee Gordon) Cook. She was married to Stephen Reifsteck and he preceded her in death in 2020. She is survived by three children Julie Dellecave, Todd (DeeAnne) Reifsteck, and David...

Nov 7, 2021

Shirley Sue Barrett age 55, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born August 18, 1966 to the late Willy and Helen (née Bunger) Hammons. She is survived by her daughter Ashley (Craig) Gross; two sons Joseph Doane and Billy (Brittney) Barrett; two brothers Wayne Hammons and Billy (Clarissa) Hammons; grandchildren Faith, Madelyn, Drake, Oliver, Aubrie,...

Nov 6, 2021

Maynard Shepard age 62 of Middletown passed away Saturday November 6, 2021. He was born April 26, 1959 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Kenneth R. and Ethel M. Bowman Shepard. Mr. Shepard was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as an assembler in the auto industry. He is survived by his wife Roxanna Shepard children...

Nov 6, 2021

Deborah A. Lakes age 70 of Somerville passed away Saturday November 6, 2021. She was born August 11, 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Arthur Riddle and Marie Cole Riddle. She was truly a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Deborah is survived by her husband Steven...

Nov 5, 2021

Charles J. Witterstaetter age 73 of Liberty Township, Ohio passed away Friday November 5, 2021. He was born April 26, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Richard and Henrietta (nee Ludwig) Witterstaetter. Mr. Witterstaetter worked at International Paper Company as a business analyst. He enjoyed cooking and especially spending time with his family. He is survived by...

Nov 5, 2021

Charles Junior Farley, 75 of Batavia, OH died Friday, November 5, 2021, at Bethesda North Hospital. He was born at Hardy, Ky, December 5, 1945, the son of the late Lawrence and Nolie Mae Hunt Farley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his late wife, Eula J. Keene Farley, two sisters, Eba Helen Farley and...

Nov 5, 2021

Richard A. Wilburn age 61 of Hamilton passed away Friday November 5, 2021 in his home. He was born October 4, 1960 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Harold Wilburn and the late Geneva Jones Wilburn. He worked for CSX Railroad for many years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Richard attended Lindenwald Baptist Church. He is survived by his father...

Nov 4, 2021

Samples, Catherine E. Clemmons Cathy Samples, aged 95, passed peacefully at home on November 4, 2021, with loved ones close by. She was the daughter of the late Alma and Herman Betschowa of Fairfield, born in Cincinnati on January 21, 1926. She was a graduate of Our Lady of Angels High School, former employee of Mosier Safe Company, and Fairfield...

Nov 2, 2021

Beverly Brickner age 54, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was born May 6, 1967 to the late Robert and Betty (née Eversole) Brickner. She is survived by her daughter Kayla (Philip) Jenkins; son Anthony (Jill) Kirschbaum and son-in-law Caleb Jenkins; former husband Arthur Pete Smith; sisters Angela (Homer) Wagers and Sharon (William) Scheffield; brother Nelson...

Nov 2, 2021

Bobby Gean Bowling age 47 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday November 2, 2021. He was born December 21, 1973 in Hamilton, Ohio. He is survived by his mother Jennifer Gase (John); two children Jaxon and Kayla; one sister Dewanna Vierling; and his fiance Anita Fuhrman. Bobby enjoyed watching Marvel movies and especially loved spending time with his precious children, his...

Nov 2, 2021

Bishop Ronald E. Smith, age 79, husband of Dr. Rubie Cook Smith of Springfield Drive, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday morning at his residence.

He was the father of Ronda Smith Caudillo and husband, Ron of Davenport, Iowa, Dr. Randy A. Smith and wife, Sheila of Monroe, Ohio, Rev. Rick D. Smith and wife, Carolyn of Chattanooga, Tennessee and...

Nov 1, 2021

Rebecca Sue Keltner age 53 of Fairfield passed away on November 1, 2021 due to complications from Covid pneumonia. She was born on September 28, 1968 in Hamilton the daughter of Frank and Jacquelyn House. Becky graduated from Fairfield High School in 1986. She married Rick Keltner (FHS’76) on March 18, 1995. Becky was an exceptional athlete during her youth...

Nov 1, 2021

Gary L. Glancy age 67 of Beattyville, Kentucky passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. He was born January 22, 1954 to the late Theodore “Pete” and Iva (nee McGuire) Glancy Sr. He was married to Esther Glancy for 26 years and she preceded him in death in 2001. He worked at Champion Paper Co for many years. Gary is survived...