Obituaries

Jul 24, 2020

Myrtle L. Vaughn age 100 passed away on Friday July 24, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1919 the daughter of the late Charles and Dora (nee Bowling) Black. She was married to Jackie Vaughn and he preceded her in death in 2016. She is survived by three children Charles (Judy) Nelson, Jack (Billie) Vaughn, and Joe (Vonda Cope)...

Jul 24, 2020

William “Billy” Hughes passed away on Friday July 24, 2020. He was born on October 19, 1965 in Cincinnati the son of Peggy (nee Hines) Schwegler and the late John Hughes. Billy is survived by his wife Cynthia Hughes; his mother Peggy Schwegler; four children William (Rebecca) Hughes Jr, Reilly Hughes, Tucker Hughes, and Saxon (Rich) Huckell; eight siblings Pamelia...

Jul 21, 2020

Ronald V. Nabors age 84 of Hamilton went to be with his Lord on Tuesday July 21, 2020. He was born on September 3, 1935 in Hamilton the son of the late Arthur and Iva (nee Baker) Nabors. Ronald was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Fairfield. Ronald...

Jul 19, 2020

Eugene “Gene” Joseph Hunt age 71 passed Sunday July 19, 2020. He was born April 25, 1949 in Milan, IN to the late Joseph E. Hunt and Betty E. (nee Woulung) Hunt. On April 25, 2006 he married Kim Hai. Gene is survived by his wife Kim Hunt; children Betty (Lane) Hatfield, Tommy (Michelle) Hunt, Brian Hunt, Kathleen Hunt; several...

Jul 18, 2020

Kathleen "Kat" Berman age 64 passed away Saturday July 18, 2020. She was born March 28, 1956 in Cincinnati to the late James W. and Elizabeth Lou (nee Long) Busch, Sr. On July 25, 2003 she married Ira Berman. Kat is survived by her husband Ira Berman; children Nathan (Melissa) Berman, Elizabeth (Ed) Montgomery; grandson Aidan Berman; siblings Brian Casey...

Jul 16, 2020

Paul Freeman age 87 of Hamilton passed away in his home on Thursday July 16, 2020. He was surrounded by his wife and family at the time of his passing. He was born on September 11, 1932 in Hamilton the son of the late Thomas and Anna (nee Estes) Freeman. Paul retired from Champion International after many years of service...

Jul 16, 2020

Dorothy Short age 86 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday July 16, 2020. She was born on February 18, 1934 in Perry County, KY. She worked at the Salvation Army for many years. Dorothy was married to Nelson Short and he preceded her in death in 1986. She is survived by four daughters Loretta (Donald) Taylor, Judy (Murphy) Napier, Lydia...

Jul 10, 2020

William F. Myers age 62 of Cincinnati passed away at the Cincinnati VA hospital. He was born on December 7, 1957 in Hamilton the son of the late Harry and Joan (Welsh) Myers Sr. William was a veteran of The United States Army. He is survived by four siblings Dorothy (David) Mick, Harry Myers Jr, Michael Myers, and James Myers....

Jul 7, 2020

Mary Ann Lojek, 87, of Cincinnati, OH, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Traditions of Deerfield Senior Community in Loveland, OH. Born March 15, 1933, in Ambridge, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Lesondak of Ambridge, PA. She graduated from Ambridge High School in 1950. She is survived by husband, Major General Ret. Joseph M....

Jul 7, 2020

Doris Jean Mitchum age 63 passed away Tuesday July 7, 2020. She was born May 4, 1957 in Hamilton to the late Jimmy and Joyce (nee Carberry) Smith. Doris is survived by son Jason (Amanda) Mitchum; five grandchildren Payne (Kaylee) Thompson, Zachary (Brittany) Mitchum, Samantha Mitchum, Gayge (Raelyn) Thompson, Mia Weigel; brother Steven Smith; three great grandchildren Addyson Thompson, Sereniti...

Jul 6, 2020

Brian D. Hawthorne age 51 of Fairfield passed away Monday July 6, 2020. He was born May 2, 1969 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Brian worked as a lab technician for several years and loved the outdoors. He greatly enjoyed spending time on the farm with his family and many close friends. He is survived by his parents David and Cheryl Hawthorne;...

Jul 6, 2020

Deborah S. Smith age 58 of Trenton passed away on Monday July 6, 2020. She was born on March 5, 1962 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (nee Ingram) Meadows. She was survived by two sons Beachel (Raven) Smith and Jeremy (Shania) Smith; four grandchildren Christian Bobbitt, Mariano Bobbitt, Eliana Bobbitt, and Dulce Bobbitt; two sisters...

Jul 5, 2020

Ethelda F. Blades age 90 of Hamilton passed away Sunday July 5, 2020 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. She was born May 18, 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Samuel and Ollie (nee Crank) Rose. Mrs. Blades was a 1948 graduate of Hamilton High School and on December 9, 1950 she married Emery Blades. Mrs. Blades worked as...

Jul 4, 2020

Rada Simms age 70 of Middletown passed away on Saturday July 4, 2020. She was born on March 19, 1950 in Cincinnati the daughter of the late James and Emalene (nee Collins) Hargett. She is survived by two children Deana (Timothy) Metcalf and Jeremy Tucker; six grandchildren Jessie (Joe) Sorter, Zachary Metcalf, Everett Tucker, Layla Tucker, Jacob Tucker, and Wyatt...

Jul 3, 2020

Roger A. Smith age 73 of Hamilton passed away Friday July 3, 2020 in his home. He was born February 6, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Clifford J. and Dorothy (nee Downing) Smith. Mr. Smith was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He retired from Champion International Paper Company in 2006. He enjoyed fishing and...

Jul 2, 2020

Vaughn “Darroyl” Derthick age 67 passed away Thursday July 2, 2020. He was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Malcolm V. and Dorothy A. (nee O.Neil) Derthick. Darroyl had an amazing sense of humor. He was generous and had a genuine desire to help others. His love of Christ was always evident. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great...

Jun 30, 2020

Hettie E. Taulbee age 79 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday June 30, 2020 in her home. She was born March 19, 1941 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky the daughter of the late Tice and Gracie (nee Hubbard) Sturgill. Mrs. Taulbee was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be sadly missed by her family and many close friends. She...

Jun 30, 2020

Cecily S. Cornett passed away on June 30, 2020. She was born on November 20, 1998 in Hamilton the daughter of Julus (DeeDee) Cornett and the late Dusty Howell. She was a 2017 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and was a scholar athlete and played softball and varsity cheer. After school she obtained her STNA license and loved working...

Jun 28, 2020

Kenneth P. Schiller, age 88, of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was born August 27, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Frank and Eva (nee Zabresky) Schiller.

Mr. Schiller was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, serving aboard the USS St. Paul during the Korean War. He worked for over 40...

Jun 28, 2020

Linda Kimble, age 59, after battling a long-term illness went home to be with Jesus on June 28, 2020. Linda was born on election day 1960 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Richard and Evelyn (nee Beard) Snapp. She was proceeded in death by her father Richard and her brother Doug Snapp. Linda was a devoted wife to Duane Kimble and mother...