Joyce Ann Carnes

Joyce Ann Carnes, age 88, of Lerado, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Laurels of Blanchester. She was born on April 20, 1938, in Blanchester, Ohio, the daughter of the late Hoadley and Louise (née Hatch) Hawk. Currently an angel but previously a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

Joyce was an active member of Lerado Church of Christ. She loved traveling and spending time with friends and family. She loved her pets and was always feeding the wild animals. Joyce was a graduate of Owensville High School and retired from Siemens in Norwood.

Joyce is survived by her son, William (Denise) Carnes; her daughter, Kathy (Bill) Macik; four grandchildren: Michael (Casey Biondo) Rooks, Amy (Ronald) Humphries, Tara (Alek) Thorson and James Carnes; four great-grandchildren: Aaron Rooks, Gage and Ethan Humphries, and Greyson Rooks; and one great-great-grandchild, Bentley Humphries.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Pamela Denney; her youngest son, Timothy Carnes; great-great-grandson, Kash Humphries; and her brother, Robert Hawk.

No services are planned at this time.

Megie Funeral Home & Crematory – Craver Chapel caring for the family.