Obituaries
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...
Columbus Bryce Alan Pilot
Jun 16, 2026
Columbus Bryce Alan Pilot, age 26, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on December 8, 1999, to Casey Pilot and Deborah Pye Pilot in San Diego, California.
It is with great honor and privilege to have spent these last few weeks with Columbus. From the moment he and his best friend, Bo (his golden retriever) arrived,...
Edward L. Hoh
Jun 11, 2026
Edward L. Hoh, age 63, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio. Born on January 6, 1963, the son of Richard and Mary Ann (nee Casey) Hoh, Edward lived a life marked by dedication to his craft, unwavering loyalty to his family, and a deep passion for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Edward was a 1982 graduate...
John Henry Purtee
May 30, 2026
John Henry Purtee, a devoted and cherished figure in his family and community, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Blue Ash, Ohio. Born on July 12, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, John lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a rich sense of humor that endeared him to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A graduate of...
Scott Allen Vallade
May 29, 2026
Scott Allen Vallade, age 72, passed away on May 29, 2026. Scott was born to Howard and Patricia (Wolohan) Vallade in Adrian, Michigan. He graduated from Adrian High School, where he met his future wife, Susan Early, before earning a degree in Horticulture from Michigan State University. As a grower, his intuitive gifts resulted in plants that were worthy of,...
William "Billy" Lafevers
May 25, 2026
William "Billy" Lafevers, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in Cleves, Ohio. Born on June 4, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Billy lived a full and meaningful life marked by dedication to his family and community.
Billy was a devoted family man, deeply loved by his wife, Paula Lynn Lafevers, who stood by his...
Martha Ethel Lefker
May 22, 2026
Martha Ethel Lefker, age 83, of Madison, Indiana, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home in Madison, Indiana.
She was born the daughter of Henry Louis and Ethel (Owens) Dole on July 12, 1942, in Harrison, Ohio. She married the late Robert Edward Lefker on July 13, 1963, received her GED, and later became a nursing assistant...
Marie Margaret Dillman (née Bodenstein)
May 20, 2026
Marie Margaret Dillman, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on October 2, 1934, she was the daughter of German immigrants and carried a deep pride in her heritage throughout her life.
She is survived by her children, Gail (Steve) Davidson, Andy (Kimm) Dillman, and Ralph (Sharon) Dillman; ten grandchildren; and...
Vella Kay Reiman
May 20, 2026
Vella Kay Reiman, a cherished soul whose life was marked by dedication, faith, and family, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on May 3, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, Vella’s journey was one enriched by meaningful relationships and steadfast commitment to her work and community.
A proud graduate of North Dearborn in the class of 1967, Vella...
Bobby Metcalf, Sr.
May 19, 2026
Bobby Metcalf, Sr., a devoted family man, respected community servant, and proud veteran, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio. Born on April 17, 1958, to Tom and Betty Jo (nee Lawwill) Metcalf in Cincinnati, Ohio, Bobby lived a life characterized by dedication, faith, and service.
A graduate of East Central High School, Bobby’s commitment to his country...
Thomas "Tom" Robert Kessen
May 17, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Robert Kessen, a devoted husband, father, and cherished member of his community, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on June 14, 1967, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert Thomas and Sharon (nee Keller) Kessen, Sr., Tom lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his career, and his passions.
A graduate of Diamond Oaks...
Daniel S. Hall
May 15, 2026
Daniel S. Hall, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished community member, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, in West Harrison, Indiana. Born on December 6, 1948, in Harrison, Ohio, to Stuart and Mildred (nee Waller) Hall, Daniel lived a life rooted deeply in love, family, and service.
Daniel dedicated many years of his life to the City...
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