Obituaries

May 20, 2024

Robert Ralph Gustin

Robert "Bob" R. Gustin was born on July 2, 1942, in Adams County, Ohio, to the late Charles R. and Audrey (nee Puckett) Gustin.

Bob was the beloved husband of 50 years to the late Judith A. (nee Hopkins) Gustin; Loving father of Tony (Danielle) Gustin and David...

May 20, 2024

CARPENTER, BARBARA JOANNE (nee HENDERSON) - Beloved wife of the late Ken Carpenter; Devoted mother of Tammy Voeks, Tim (Terri) Tarvin, and Tina Oneill; Loving grandmother of Amber Landry, Brandon (Jennifer) Anderson, Caitlynn (Josh) Chisholm, Wade Sours IV, Courtney Voeks, Tara (Matt) Wesley, Amanda (Eric) Holden, Toria (Dan) Lynch, Tony Oneill, Justin Oneill, and Jesse Oneill; Great grandmother of...

May 18, 2024

Janice Mae Fite, age 86, passed from this world into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 18, 2024.

Janice was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, to parents Vestal and Nannie Sears, on November 26, 1937. She often reflected fondly on her early years in rural Kentucky, growing up with her...

May 18, 2024

MILLER, GERTRUDE (nee BERK) - Devoted mother of Steven (Elizabeth "Biz") Goldman and Jean Susan Colvin; Loving grandmother of Annelise Colvin and the late Amy Back; Great grandmother of Ivan Back; Dear sister of Bonnie (Arnold) Blecher and Sheldon (Elaine) Berk; Aunt to Missy (Wade) Balser, Liz Frangos, Geoffrey Blecher, and Timothy Berk; Gert will be missed by many...

May 16, 2024

James Eugene Klaus Sr.

James "Jim" E. Klaus Sr. was born on December 9, 1950, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Eugene P. and Betty (nee Toomey) Klaus.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Susan Mary (nee Walsh) Klaus; Loving father of James Eugene Klaus Jr. (Suzette...

May 16, 2024

William "Billy, B" Applegate, 29, of Milford, Ohio, passed away on May 16, 2024. He was born on March 3, 1995 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Pamela (nee) Hacker and William Applegate Sr.

Cherished son of Pamela (Hacker) and William Applegate Sr., Billy was expecting his first child filling his heart with joyful anticipation. He is...

May 14, 2024

Georgia Marie Fisher. Born July 25, 1922 to Leola Alberta and Otis Lee Kincheloe. Married Roger Wesley Fisher January 30, 1945. She loved the Lord and her family and friends. She passed away on May 14, 2024 at the age of 101. Preceded to Heaven by Roger in October 2009 and their son James (Jim) Fisher in July 2023....

May 14, 2024

Virgil Lee Jackson, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 14, 2024, at his home in Loveland, Ohio. Born on March 26, 1930, in Flat Lick, Kentucky, Virgil was a good Christian who deeply loved the Lord and cherished his family above all else. Virgil proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War....

May 13, 2024

BRAUN, MARJORIE MAE (nee BERNARD)- Beloved wife of 64 years to Jerome L. Braun; Devoted mother of Steve (Mayu) Braun, Mike (LoRanee) Braun, Patti Braun, Jenny (Brian) White; Loving grandma to Alisa, Hannah, Ian, Jacob, Andrew, Nic, and Kei; Dear sister of Robert (Sue) Bernard; Dorothy (the late Don) Nieset, Helen (the late Bill) Shackelford, and Charles (Cindy) Bernard;...

May 13, 2024

Mary Gladys (Newcomer) Tomb peacefully went on her final journey, home to her Lord, on May 13, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born October 20, 1933, in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania to Howard Emmons and Mary Gladys (Collier) Newcomer. She met Alvin Myles Tomb at Penn State, and they married June 8, 1957. During their marriage they raised their...

May 13, 2024

Thomas Jay Metze, 74, passed away May 13, 2024. Beloved husband of Sandra Lee Metze (nee Lewis). Loving father of Leslie (Bill) Mager, Sara Fedorchak and Scott (Amber) Metze. Grandfather of Zach, Leanne, Emily, Ian, Logan, Owen, Evelyn, Hunter and Isabelle. Great grandfather of Jamison, Nolan, Henry, Ari and Reece. Preceded in death by parents Edward and Marie Metze,...

May 11, 2024

Robert Joseph Lambert, 93, passed Saturday May 11, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Chessie Kutiuk Lambert. Preceded in death by parents John and Loretta Lambert and siblings Loretta Lambert, Richard (Laverne) Lambert, Jack (Mary Lou) Lambert, Phyllis Lambert, Bernard Lambert and Maryanne (Hal) Lavinsky. Survived by sister-in-law "Genie" Lambert.

Family will be receiving friends Thursday May...

May 11, 2024

Stephen James Russell

Steve Russell was born on November 22, 1949, in Covington, KY, to the late Charles E. and Jane (nee Osterman) Russell.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Barbara (nee Hatke) Russell; Loving father of Charles (Stephanie) Russell; Cherished grandfather of Logan and Sonja Russell;...

May 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Dale Johnston Handley, Sr.

Dale Johnston Handley, Sr. has left this world at the age of 78. His kindness and stories live on through the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Let us celebrate his life and honor his service.

A Life Well Lived

Dale's...

May 10, 2024

Sharon Fay Johnson was born on June 7, 1950. She was the beloved daughter of Gladys Sumpter Johnson and Robert Belvin Johnson. She was the only daughter with five brothers, Terry (Holly) , Larry (Phyllis), Dennis, Mike and Gary. She attended Anderson High School until she graduated from Moler Beauty School. She spent her life as a beautician in...

May 9, 2024

Patricia Kincaid Fix

1933-2024

Patricia Kincaid Fix, age 90 of Batavia, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Patty was born May 27, 1933, to Robert E. and Cappie Kincaid at their home in Middletown, OH. She married her dear husband Joseph in...

May 8, 2024

Karen Elaine Bush, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and Registered Nurse with a 42-year legacy of compassionate care, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, in Loveland, Ohio, surrounded by her family. Born on February 11, 1962, in Covington, Kentucky, to parents William and Patricia (Grant) Whitton, Karen was a vibrant soul full of warmth and kindness.

May 7, 2024

LONGANO, DANIEL J. - Devoted father of Danielle (Keith) Lyons, and Clay Moore; Loving grandfather of Arley Poeppelman; Significant other of Cathy Lampkin; Caring brother of Nick (Carolyn) Longano and Tom (Cindi) Longano; Uncle of Jennifer Longano, Amy Camden, Kim Longano, Paul Longano, and Margo Bowling;

Dan was an aviation enthusiast, who loved anything that...

May 6, 2024

On Monday, May 6, 2024Marlene (Loudermilk)Wardlow of Union Township, loving wife and mother, passed away surrounded by family and friends at the age of 70.

Marlene was born October 10, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Marvin and Opal (Perkins) Loudermilk. She worked at Kellogg's in the later portion of her career where she retired.

May 6, 2024

Dorothy Welch, of Peebles, OH, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on November 1, 1937, Dorothy spent her days immersed in the simple joys of life. She found solace in her beloved garden, where she lovingly tended to her flowers and plants. An avid treasure hunter, Dorothy always looked forward to the...