Obituaries
Robert Richard Gardner
Sep 4, 2026
Robert Richard Gardner Sr. “Bob”
Bob, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and proud United States Navy veteran, passed away on September4, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by the love of his family.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before beginning a long career with the United States Postal Service. But the titles he carried throughout...
Lillian Lutz
Aug 31, 2026
Lillian “Tootie” Lutz, age 91 passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born June 17, 1935, at Maple Knoll Hospital in Springfield Twp., Ohio, the daughter of Ernst and Anna (Fox) Grimmer.
Tootie a Guilford High School graduate married Harold Eugene Lutz on March 3, 1956, at Guilford Methodist Church in Guilford, Indiana, and was a Charter member of...
Pastor Elmer Kegley
Aug 28, 2026
Pastor Elmer Kegley, age 83 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 28, 2026. Born July 15, 1943, in New Boston, Ohio the son of Andrew “Andy” and Mary Lowe (Neal) Kegley.
Elmer a retired Maintenance Mechanic from G.E. married the love of his life Mary “Mag” Moore on April 8, 1964, in...
Evelyn R. Moore
Aug 27, 2026
Evelyn R. Moore, age 93 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Hamilton, Ohio. Born January 19, 1933, in Franklin County, Indiana the daughter of the late Selwyn and Leona (King) Bennett.
Evelyn, a Whitewater High School graduate, married James “Ben” Moore on August 4, 1951, in West Harrison, Indiana and was a member of...
Lora L. Evers
Aug 22, 2026
Lora Lee (Garrison) Evers born September 14,1970 passed away August 22,2026 at Mercy Hospital Fairfield, OH. Lora was a devoted mother, grandmother whose life centered around her family and friends. She spent every minute she could with her three-grandson Aden, Sam, and Noah. Those moments remained an important part of her life. Her care and Love for her family and...
Lisa Diane Chase
Aug 21, 2026
Lisa D. Chase, of Harrison, Ohio passed away August 21, 2026, in Hamilton, Ohio. Born July 20, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Allen “Bud” Johnson and the late Evelyn (Grattan) Johnson.
Lisa was the beloved wife of the late Harold R. (Randy) Chase. Lisa is survived by her children Heather Chase and Dan Chase (Katelyn “Katie” Crow...
Denny L. Gambrell
Aug 17, 2026
Denny L. Gambrell “Snake”, age 78 of Harrison, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 17, 2026. Born August 30, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late N.G. and Eileen (Maly) Gambrell.
Denny was the owner and operator of Down-to-Earth carpet company in Harrison, Ohio for many years and was known as a specialist on carpet and...
William E. Nare Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
William “Bill” Nare Jr., age 78 of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio. He was born on August 31, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late William and Esther (Gerhardt) Nare.
Bill was a graduate of Elder High School and proudly served is country in the United States Army. He married Mary...
Bart A. Cooper
Aug 9, 2026
Bart A. Cooper, age 68, of Mason, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 9. 2026, in North College Hill, Ohio. Born September 7, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Bill and Bettie (Reece) Cooper.
Bart married Robin Overton on May 15, 1976, in Cincinnati, Ohio, worked for Square D as a wireman for many years...
Edward F. Etzwiler
Aug 7, 2026
Edward F. “Cowboy” Etzwiler, age 77 of Harrison, Ohio passed away August 7, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ed a United States Army Veteran had a heart of gold, never met a stranger and would make sure if you needed something you had it, even know he may have needed it.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10:00...
Ruth Ann Esterkamp
Aug 5, 2026
Ruth Ann Esterkamp, age 63 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, in Hamilton, Ohio. Born November 8, 1962, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Joyce (Brock) Esterkamp.
Ruth Ann is survived by her loving daughter Krystal (Jeff Kidd) Colegate. Grandmother of Braylynn and Novalee Kidd. Sister of Debbie Huff, Bonnie Knue, Jennifer, Dennis, and Gerald...
Inez L. Martin
Jul 19, 2026
Inez L. “Cookie” Martin, age 76 of Rising Sun, Indiana passed away July 19, 2026, in Rising Sun, Indiana. Born February 17, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Dillard and Frances (Norman) Pelcha.
Cookie is survived by her daughter Angela Rosenbalm. Grandmother of Justin, Jacob, and Joshua Rosenbalm. Great grandmother of Wyatt, Colton, and Lucas. Dear sister of Jeanie Rugg...
LaVerne M. Kolb
Jul 15, 2026
LaVerne Mildred Kolb, age 95 of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, peacefully at home. Born May 10, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Arthur J. and Loretta B (Becker) Boller.
LaVerne married Paul E. Kolb on November 28, 1953,and they were the first couple married at St. Ann Parish in Groesbeck, Ohio. She volunteered for the...
Frankie A Lowe
Jul 14, 2026
Frankie A. Lowe, age 75 of Harrison, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on July 14, 2026. Born October 6, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Virgil and Lillian (Thies) Lowe.
Frankie a graduate of Western Hills high School served his county honorably in the United States Navy. After the Navy he went to work for...
Rebecca L Hedgespeth
Jul 14, 2026
Rebecca L. “Becky” Hedgespeth, age 63 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Blue Ash, Ohio. Born September 1, 1962, in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Dale and Jeanette (Kelly) Vance.
Becky is survived by her husband Michael Moore. Beloved mother of Deaunna, Miranda, and David Joseph Hedgespeth Jr. Grandmother of Lucy and Madison. Dear sister of Rhonda...
Jesse Byrd
Jul 13, 2026
Jesse Byrd, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1939 in Clay County, Kentucky the son of Roscoe and Maudie (Callahan) Byrd.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Betty Hall Byrd, whom he married on February 8, 2005.
He is also survived by his children: Jessie Lee Smith (Doug), Kathy L. Henson (Eddie), Sandra...
Sylvia D Huddleston
Jul 5, 2026
Sylvia D. Huddleston, age 76 of Bright, Indiana passed away, July 5, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born November 24, 1949, in Newport, Kentucky, the daughter of Lester and Loraine (Cox) Peters.
Sylvia is survived by her loving husband James E. Huddleston. Loving mother of Kimberly Taylor, and Jim (Angie) Huddleston. Grandmother of Molly, Logan, Madison, Brook, and Graci. Great grandmother of...
David B Meeks
Jul 4, 2026
David B. Meeks, age 74 of Bright, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Born November 14, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Francis and Marilyn (Hanks) Meeks.
David married Pamela Sue Arlinghaus May 12, 1971, in Brookville, Indiana and Retired from CTS for many years as a Machinist.
Survived by his daughters Kelly (Joe) Buchert, and Kristy...
Zoey Rhea Lynn Gruber
Jun 28, 2026
Zoey Rhea Lynn Gruber, age 22, of Aurora, Indiana passed away suddenly on June 28, 2026, in Butlerville, Indiana. Born as the daughter of Joe and Heidi (Gillespie) Gruber on August 6, 2003, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Preceded in death by her loving father Joe “Goob” Gruber and Grandfather Russell Gillespie as well as numerous loved ones.
Zoey, a 2021 Franklin County High...
Betty Sue Weeks
Jun 28, 2026
Betty Sue (Carroll) Weeks, loving mother of Eric and Mark Weeks, passed away peacefully in Harrison, Ohio on June 28, 2026, at the age of 80.
Betty was born in Jellico, Tennessee on April 10, 1946, to her parents Newt and Lillian (Parker) Carroll.
Preceded in death by her parents, her brother, James E (Irene) Carroll, Johnny (Pat) Carroll, and Frank (late...
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