Obituaries

Aug 4, 2025

Jerald “Jerry” A. Brandt, age 83, of Bright, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 4, 2025. Born June 10, 1942, in Guilford, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Velma (Esther) Brandt.

Jerry, a 1960 North Dearborn High School graduate, married the late Beverly Wilson on November 10, 1962, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Jerry worked for...

Aug 2, 2025

Tonjia Joy Johnson, age 58, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family at home. Born on November 29, 1966, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the daughter of Earl and Joyce (Lusby) Barrows.

Above all, Tonjia cherished her family. She is survived by her devoted husband, Jamie Johnson...

Jul 29, 2025

Barbara A. Dunn, age 60, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Harrison, Ohio. She was born the daughter of Virginia Johnson on November 8, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Barbara is survived by her fiancé, Orville Woods, son, John Rubenstahl, and three grandchildren, Ariegh, John William, Charlotte, and Sommer Leininger. She is also...

Jul 1, 2025

Michael L. Steele, age 76, passed away July 1st at his home in Houston, Texas. He was born and raised in Harrison, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Lucille, stepmother, Marge, and niece, Emily Hoerst.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, John and Stephanie, niece, Melissa Knock (Joe),...

Jun 23, 2025

Richard T. Garrison, age 63, of Bright, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He was born the son of Loren and Shirley (Bailey) Garrison on February 6, 1962, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A 1980 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, Richard married Sarah K. Peck on August 12, 1989, in Harrison, Ohio,...

May 30, 2025

Bonny L. Mapel, age 96, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Brookville, Indiana. She was born the daughter of Lee Roy and May (Grahm) Rudicil on January 4, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She went on to marry the late Derrick S. Mapel and later retired from Sears. Bonny was a member of...

May 28, 2025

Blake Alexander Bolser, age 29, of Fort Wright, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Covington, Kentucky. He was born the son of Ken Bolser and Jennifer (McIntosh) Eads on February 21, 1996, in Batesville, Indiana.

A 2015 graduate of Franklin County High School, Blake worked for American Industrial Repair in Dayton, Kentucky as a...

May 26, 2025

Chechee Irene Bonapfel, age 84 of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025. Born February 25, 1941, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, the daughter of Kenneth and Daisy (White) Thompson.

Survived by her loving children Randy Bonapfel and Lisa Forschbach. Grandmother of Holly, Carla, Brian, Corey, Randy, Jr., and Lillie. Great-grandmother of Mackenzie. Also survived by her...

May 20, 2025

James “Jim” L. Renck, age 77, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Edgewood, Kentucky. He was born the son of John Omer and Donna (Hart) Renck, on May 22, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio.

A 1965 graduate of North Dearborn High School, Jim proudly served the United States Army during the Vietnam...

May 14, 2025

Dwight H. Patterson, age 66, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Cleves, Ohio. Born August 20, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Dwight Myers and Jeanie (Lee) Patterson.

Dwight married Kimberly Haltom February 14, 1986, at St. John United Church of Christ in Harrison, Ohio. Dwight worked as a heavy...

May 5, 2025

John T. “Gramps” Deaton, age 88, a respected electrician, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at Woodland Manor. Born April 21, 1937, in Altro, Kentucky, to Mattie and James Deaton. Known for his love of his family and Lake Cumberland he enjoyed fishing and was a master horseshoe thrower. In addition to his parents,...

May 2, 2025

Donna S. Tschaenn, age 69, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, in West Harrison, Indiana. Born May 23, 1955, in Oneida, Tennessee the daughter of Kelsie Taylor and Wanda (King) Corwin.

Donna married Charlie Tschaenn, Sr. on November 4, 1972, in Aurora, Indiana.

Survived by her beloved husband, Charlie Tschaenn, Sr....

May 1, 2025

Christine McBride, age 79, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in West Harrison, Indiana. She was the daughter of Jessie Mize and Daily Jones born on September 5, 1945, in Tazewell, Tennessee.

She married the late Clifton McBride on March 31, 1962, in Covington, Kentucky....

Apr 29, 2025

Glen E. Lane, age 76, of Bright, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Bright, Indiana. He was born the son of Roby and Ruth (Harvey) Lane, on April 7, 1949, in Princeton, West Virginia.

Glen proudly served the United States Navy during the years of 1968-1974, and...

Apr 26, 2025

Pat Geis, age 89, of West Baden Springs, Indiana (formerly of West Harrison, Indiana), passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Greenwood, Indiana. She was born the daughter of Millard and Sarah (McQueen) Moore on September 21, 1935, in Dearborn County, Indiana.

A 1954 graduate of Bright High School, Pat went on to marry the late...

Apr 16, 2025

Tiffany Rae Kilby, age 31, of Liberty, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home in her mother's arms on April 16, 2025. She was born the daughter of Jeffrey Willoughby Sr. and Angela Kilby on February 1, 1994, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tiffany grew up in Harrison, Ohio. She was an outgoing, fun-loving child. She loved swimming, cheerleading, and...

Apr 14, 2025

Terry Lee Witt, Sr., age 72, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Green Township, Ohio. He was born on October 21, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Terry served in the United States Navy and was a member of Amvets Post #13, Harrison VFW, and the Harrison Honor Guard. He loved to travel...

Apr 9, 2025

Linda E. Gabbard, age 76, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away April 9, 2025, in Batesville, Indiana. Born September 26, 1948, in Vevay, Indiana, the daughter of Leona Shannon.

Linda, a 1967 Vevay High School graduate, worked for US Shoe in Harrison, Ohio for many years.

Survived by her loving children, Kris Kilby and Lula (Angel)...

Apr 8, 2025

Estil “Junior” Fields, Jr., age 64, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Harrison, Ohio.  He was born the son of Estil “Bear” and Lena (Patrick) Fields on August 8, 1960, in Manchester, Kentucky.

He is survived by his three sons, Nicolas, Justin, and Joshua, his many grandchildren, brothers, Willie Fields and Alex...

Apr 2, 2025

Constance “Connie” Johnson, age 61, of Mt. Healthy, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Mercy Fairfield Hospital with Brittany Beck by her side. She was born the daughter of Raymond Lee Johnson and Christine (Culver) Shands.

She is survived by her parents, Raymond Lee Johnson and Christine Shands and brothers, Anthony Johnson and Raymond...