Obituaries

Dec 27, 2019

Chris H. Bingaman of Brown County, OH passed away at home on December 27, 2019 at the age of 57.  He was born July 1, 1962 to the late Bobby and Mary (nee Shope) Bingaman.

Chris is survived by his sister Catherine Cundiff of Brown County, OH; nephew Ryan (Breanne) Bingaman of Brown County, OH; and great...

Dec 23, 2019

Frederick H. Lampe of Fayetteville, OH passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the age of 80.  He was born June 20, 1939 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Frederick Herman Gerard Lampe and Mary Grace (Nee McCleary) Lampe.

Frederick is survived by his loving wife Mattie Lampe, his caring children Fred (Amy) Lampe of Cincinnati,...

Dec 19, 2019

Carol Shanklin of Batavia, OH formerly of Owensville, OH passed away at home surrounded by family on December 19, 2019 at the age of 77.  She was born in Cincinnat, OH on December 02, 1942 to the late Lawrence and Mabel Knight.

Carol is survived by her loving children David Shanklin of Mt. Orab, OH, Randy (Anna)...

Dec 18, 2019

Betty Sue Farr "Granny Sue" of Empire, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the age of 73.  She was born in Empire, Alabama on June 16, 1946 to the late Manson and Edna Day.

Betty is survived by her loving children Sarah Ann DeRossett of Felicity, OH, Andy (Vanessa) McCay of Bessemer, Alabama, and...

Dec 14, 2019

Bill Shifflett, age 67, passed away surrounded by his family on December 14, 2019. He was the beloved wife of Linda (nee' Dickerson) Shifflett, loving dad of Vicky (David) Salcedo, Beverly (Rondal) Vance, and Melinda Nammari, proud grandpa of Nikki (Steven) Bartolo, Heather (Deric) Powers, Kari Salcedo, Marcus (Katie) Shifflett, Kameron Vance, Joseph Vance, Timothy Vance,...

Dec 12, 2019

Ray M. Conti, age 90, passed away surrounded by his family on December 12, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Willa ( nee' Goodge) Conti, a selfless and loving dad of Dan Conti, Jim (Cynthia) Conti, Linda (Jerry) Tucker, and Paul Conti, proud and loving Grandpa and Papa of Shane Conti, Kelly (Kent)...

Dec 4, 2019

Owen Wilson, age 78, passed away on December 4, 2019. He was the loving father of Pam (Rick) Geise, proud grandpa of Logan, Lucas, and Lindsay Geise, and brother of Linda (Joe) Levine. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. Owen was preceded in death by his parents, Letcher and Elizabeth Wilson. Services...

Dec 2, 2019

Richard Sapp of Cincinnati, OH passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age 78.  He was born on August 4, 1941 to William and Vivian Sapp.

Richard is survived by his sister Carol Barnes of Cincinnati, OH; Rose (Kash) Napier of Cincinnati, OH; 7 nephews; and 1 niece; along with numerous great nephews, great nieces,...

Dec 1, 2019

Harry "Smokey" Griswold Edwards III, age 74, passed away in his wife arms on December 1, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Jan Hall-Edwards, and father of Timothy Edwards and A.J. Szugye, and will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Smokey was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and...

Nov 30, 2019

DOROTHY ELLEN MILLER MONTGOMERY - Dorothy Ellen Miller (nee Holladay), age 97, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at the Lodge Retirement Community. Dotty was preceded by her loving husband of 63 years, Bob. She is survived by her children, Levan, Kathlyn, and Holly, eight grandchildren, and four great-grand children. Dotty grew up on a farm...

Nov 28, 2019

Julie A. (nee' Hain) Bickel, age 68, passed away on November 28, 2019. She was the loving sister of Mike Hain. Julie was a longtime member of the Day Heights Presbyterian Church, graduated in the 1969 Class of Milford High School, and belonged to the Cincinnati Association of the Blind (CAB). She was preceded in death...

Nov 27, 2019

Janet "Jan" L. (nee' Urton) Gatch, age 81, passed away surrounded by her family on November 27, 2019. She was the beloved wife for 54+ years to Robert "Bob" M. Gatch, loving mom of Paula Anstaett, Robert "Rob" M. Gatch, and Sandy (Brian) Soaper, and proud Gram of Tyler (Hannah) Hensley, Austin Hensley, Andrew Chaney, Robert...

Nov 7, 2019

Robert R. Martin, age 70, passed away surrounded by his family on November 7, 2019. He was the beloved husband of 48 years to Grace (nee' Brandon) Martin, loving dad to Stephanie (Emilio) DiLonardo, Robert Martin, Andrew (Andi) Martin, Christopher Martin, and Courtney (Joe) Even, proud grandpa of Anthony, Adam, Briana, Sevin, Scarlet, Oliver, Elliot, and...

Nov 5, 2019

Stephanie Warner of Cincinnati, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the age of 50.  She was born to Fred Gilliam and Diane Warner on December 18, 1968 in Cincinnati, OH.

Stephanie is survived by her loving mother Diane Warner of Cincinnati, OH; her caring siblings Teresa (Brian) Kleemeyer of Fayetteville, OH, and Fred Warner...

Oct 29, 2019

Allie Lee Bard of Mt. Orab, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the age of 89.  She was born to the late George and Dora (nee Murray) Terrell on June 16, 1930 in Rockholds, KY.

Allie is survived by her loving children Bonnie (Jim) Kelley, and Joseph (Teresa) Bard; her cherished grandchildren Jason...

Oct 28, 2019

Louis Able "Lou" Beall passed away to his home on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the age of 65.  He was born to the late William and Allie Mae (nee Stout) Beall on November 27, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Louis is survived by his children Brenda and Steven Beall; his step children Mark (Allison) McElory, Kim (Michael)...

Oct 28, 2019

Rebecca R. "Beckie" Toney, age 66, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, October 28, 2019. She was the devoted mom of Jennifer (Patrick) Fowler, loving, proud grandma of Kayla Hurst, Elizabeth, Tyler, and Julia Fowler and her 2 great-grandchildren, dear sister of Debra Bruegge, and will also be missed by her special friends, Melody...

Oct 27, 2019

Lawrence "Larry" Lee Keller Sr., age 82, passed away surrounded by his family on October 27, 2019. He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Marilyn (nee' Milliron) Keller, caring dad of Kim (Don) Chandler, Lawrence Keller Jr., Wade Anthony Keller, Gavin Keller, Michelle (Steve) Michels, loving grandpa of Angie Thiele, Tera Keller, Tori Keller,...

Oct 23, 2019

Brad Penland of New Richmond, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the age of 28.  He was born on December 26, 1990 in Cincinnati, OH.

Brad is survived by his cherished son Aaron Ray Murica Penland (mother: Kristal Whittamore); his caring brother Travis (Taylor Cromer) Penland of New Richmond, OH; his loving mother Diane...

Oct 23, 2019

William R. Bily Sr., age 91, passed away surrounded by his family on October 23, 2019. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to the late Dolores (nee' Kobza) Bily, loving dad of Pan (Jim) Plake, Mary (Greg) Mitchell, Joe (Cherie) Bily. Mark (Carolyn Kavanagh) Bily, and Bill (Lisa) Bily, grandpa of Glen (Kimberly) Plake,...