Obituaries
Jerry Lee Dorst
Feb 14, 2026
Jerry Lee Dorst, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on April 16, 1944 to Harold and Anna (nee Keyes) Dorst in Hamilton, Ohio.
A 1963 graduate of North Dearborn High School, Jerry married the love of his life, Rhonda Handy, on May 22, 1965, in Harrison, Ohio. He spent his professional...
Robert "Bob" E. Grubbs
Feb 10, 2026
Robert E. Grubbs, affectionately known as "Bob," was born on October 4, 1933, in Harrison, Ohio, passed peacefully into eternity to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio. Bob was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose larger-than-life personality touched the hearts of many.
Bob dedicated a significant portion of his life to education, teaching at...
Anna Marie McCracken
Feb 9, 2026
Anna Marie McCracken, age 84, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio. She was born the daughter of Leonard and Pearl (nee Holcomb) Donawerth, on February 14, 1941, in Dearborn County, Indiana. She married the late James Edward McCracken on December 28, 1963, in Brookville, Indiana.
Anna is survived by her sons Scott (Johnna) McCracken...
Linda Brown
Feb 6, 2026
Linda Brown, age 77, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio. She was born the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley (nee Joachim) Bokelman on September 5, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Linda, a 1966 graduate of North College Hill High School, was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 239 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Linda is...
Sherry Ruth Schlager
Feb 6, 2026
Sherry Ruth Schlager (nee Hochscheid), the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (nee Fernbach) Hochscheid; beloved wife of the late Lawrence “Bill” Schlager; loving mother of Jody (Todd) Rivera of Harrison, Ohio, and the late Connie Jean Gaiser Harper (the late Billy Harper); dear caring and loving grandmother of Lucas (Jordan), Jacob (Paris), and Rachel Rivera of Harrison, Ohio,...
Geraldine "Geri" I. Richards
Jan 26, 2026
Geraldine “Geri” I. Richards, age 99, of Harrison, Ohio, peacefully passed away in Harrison, Ohio. Born on August 31, 1926, the daughter of Marshall and Elizabeth (nee Pritchard) Wade in Akron, Ohio. She married Wade Richards on June 14, 1947.
Geri was the loving mother to her surviving children, Toni (Calvin) Smith, Kenneth “Casey” Richards, and Terri Ann (Gary) Minneman, five...
Dr. Richard H. Morris
Jan 23, 2026
Dr. Richard H. Morris, 95, died Jan. 23 during surgery for a broken hip. He was born March 6, 1930, to Howard and Margaret (nee Horton) Morris in North Bend, Ohio. As a teen, he worked part-time at the family-owned Morris Bros. Market, and graduated from Taylor High School in 1948. He earned a B.S. from the University of Cincinnati,...
Terrence Jackman
Jan 12, 2026
Terrence “Terry” Jackman, age 79, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Terry, the son of the late William Fredrick and Anna (McCracken) Jackman, was born March 4, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan.
Terry, a graduate from Mount Healthy, class of 1964, earned a degree at the University of Cincinnati. He married Susan Katherine Dehner on...
Bertie L. Jacob
Jan 11, 2026
Bertie L. Jacob, a cherished member of her family and community, was born on August 17, 1939, in St. Leon, Indiana. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.
Bertie dedicated many years of her career to contributing significantly at Sperry Plastic & Rubber and later at Argosy Casino....
Alexis Renee Johnson
Jan 6, 2026
Alexis Renee Johnson, aged 19, of North Bend, Ohio passed away suddenly on January 6, 2026. Born July 17, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the loving daughter of Don Johnson, Jr., and Lori Varble.
A 2024 graduate from Taylor High School, Alexis worked for Dairy Queen in Harrison. In Lexi’s free time, she found comfort and joy in the things she loved...
Larry Allen Greene
Jan 4, 2026
Larry Allen Greene, a dedicated engineer and estimator, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Sharonville, Ohio. Born on June 27, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, Larry spent a remarkable 43 years of his professional life contributing to Babcock & Wilcox, where he earned respect for his expertise and commitment to excellence.
Larry's journey through life began in Akron, where...
Lyla Kay Rees
Jan 4, 2026
Lyla Kay Rees, a precious and deeply loved daughter, was born sleeping on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Though she was not born alive, she was cherished beyond measure by her parents, Sean Rees and Alexis Louden, who held her close and surrounded her with love.
While Lyla never had the chance to take a breath in this world,...
Ruth Lorraine Lewis
Jan 4, 2026
Ruth Lorraine Lewis (nee Pruitt) of Brush Fork Road, Guilford, Indiana, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Milan, Indiana, at the age of 93. She was born on January 9, 1932, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Alma (Thacker) and Rufford Pruitt.
Following high school graduation, Ruth was accepted into nursing school but decided to postpone her studies to marry and start...
Roxie Louise Howard
Jan 4, 2026
Roxie Louise Howard, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 19, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Roxie's warm spirit and nurturing heart were evident throughout her life.
Roxie was proud to be a high school graduate who dedicated her life to caring for her family. Her role as a homemaker...
Samuel Clayton Collins
Jan 2, 2026
Samuel Clayton Collins, born on July 1, 1950, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Bright, Indiana. He lived a life characterized by dedication, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to nature, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by those who loved him.
Samuel was a proud graduate of the 1968 class of Whitesburg Kentucky High School....
Yvonne Leffingwell
Jan 1, 2026
Yvonne C. (Farrow) Leffingwell, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the age of 70, following a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. Yvonne was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Carl and Jaunis Mae (Mericle) Farrow on April 1, 1955.
Yvonne was a proud graduate of the Whitewater High School class of 1973 where...
Joyce A. Brady
Dec 24, 2025
Joyce A. Brady, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Cleves, Ohio. Born on April 2, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
A graduate of Our Lady of Angels High School, Joyce worked for AT&T and later as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. She loved sports - especially football and baseball - and enjoyed relaxing...
Wade Dewayne Herald
Dec 24, 2025
Wade Dewayne Herald, age 50, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Born September 22, 1975, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Jeffrey and Alice Faye Herald Kinnett.
Wade is survived by his mother Alice Faye (John) Kinnett. Brother of Erica Herald and Kristi (Christopher) Wilson. Wade is also survived by his five nieces, two nephews, and his...
James "Jim" Earl Jones
Dec 18, 2025
James Earl Jones, the esteemed owner of Jim Jones Painting, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Harrison, Ohio, at the age of 65. Born on June 11, 1960, in Harlan, Kentucky, he embraced life with a zest that endeared him to many.
James proudly earned his GED and turned his passion for art into a thriving business, where...
Ralph F. Dillman
Dec 17, 2025
Ralph F. Dillman, born January 16, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of faith, dedication, service, and deep devotion to his family.
Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Marie (Bodenstein) Dillman; his children, Gail (Steve) Davidson, Andy (Kimm) Dillman, and Ralph (Sharon) Dillman; ten grandchildren; and...
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