Obituaries

Jan 15, 2022

Virginia N. Thiele, age 94 passed away Sunday, January 15, 2022.  Born November 4, 1927 in Wilmington, Ohio the daughter of Paris and Velma (Whitaker) Turner.

Virginia an avid reader, puzzler and intellectually curious, enjoyed traveling, experiencing nature and serving her community.  Devoted to and loved her family and friends.  Married Karl Thiele Jr. September 16, 1950...

Jan 9, 2022

Earl Herman Ashcraft, age 61 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at his home.  Born December 3, 1960 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Herman and Deanna (Sizemore) Ashcraft.

Earl a South Decatur High School graduate worked for Miller Brewery for many years.  Married Kathy Haley June 21, 1979 at the Church of Christ...

Jan 8, 2022

Michael J. “Mike” Hopper, age 74 of Bright, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born March 23, 1947 in East Enterprise, Indiana the son of Cecil and Kathleen (Chapman) Hopper.

Mike married Sharon Brown April 7, 2007 in Bright, Indiana.

Mike is survived by his wife Sharon Hopper.  Father of Katherine...

Jan 5, 2022

Norbert “Norb” Farmer Jr., age 65 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born March 7, 1956 in Batesville, Indiana the son of Norbert and Mary Catherine (Bath) Farmer Sr.

Norbert a 1976 graduate of East Central High School married Brenda Schneider September 20, 1980 at St....

Jan 2, 2022

Curtis W. Farmer, age 58 of New Trenton, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital.  Born November 19, 1963 in Harrison, Ohio the son of Robert and Laura (Wolfe) Farmer.

Curtis is survived by his brothers Robert and Mitchel Farmer.

Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Laura...

Dec 29, 2021

Lonnie Turner, age 72 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Harrison, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.  Born December 14, 1949 in Hazard, Kentucky the son of Isaac and Ella (Sizemore) Turner.

Lonnie married Vivian Vanover February 23, 1985 at St. John United Church of Christ in Harrison, Ohio.  Since retiring from JRJ...

Dec 24, 2021

Steven M. Clemens, age 62 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born July 15, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Nick and Kathrine (Gerhardt) Clemens.

Steven worked for Hamilton County Sherriff Office for many years, attended University of Cincinnati and served his country in the United States Navy.

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Dec 21, 2021

Jeanie Hurley Smith, age 94 of Bright, Indiana passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, December 21, 2021.  Born July 14, 1927 in Bright, Indiana, the daughter of Guy and Bess (Nowlin) Hurley.

Jeanie, a 1946 graduate of Bright High School married Jesse A. Smith, April 18, 1947 in Bright, Indiana.  Jeanie worked for Campbell Hausfeld, as a...

Dec 17, 2021

Hershel “Curly” Smith, age 84 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 in Hamilton, Ohio.  Born January 5, 1937 in Hazard, Kentucky the son of Wilson “Wick” and Maggie (Turner) Smith.

Curly, a 1954 graduate of Buckhorn High School, married Marietta Sheerwood May 15, 1999 in West Chester, Ohio.  Curly retired from General Electric (Blue...

Dec 16, 2021

Mary Ann McKnight, age 78 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born September 1, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of Harold “Shorty” and Hazel (Singer) Schaich.

Mary Ann a 1961 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School married Vincent L. McKnight November 1966 at St John United Church of Christ....

Dec 12, 2021

Robert Damico Jr., age 77 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. Born December 6, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Robert and Jessie (Stanberry) Damico. Robert married Brenda Morgan November 6, 1968 in Aurora, Indiana. Worked for Cincinnati Bell in special services and taught telecommunications at Cincinnati State for many years. Served his country proudly...

Dec 7, 2021

Geraldine “Gerrie” Smith, age 89 of Okeana, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Fairfield, Ohio.  Born August 9, 1932 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of Sollie and Pearl Mae (Collins) Neal.

Gerrie a 1950 graduate of Hamilton High School married Charles Edward Smith in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  Gerrie a member of Macedonia Christian Church, Harrison...

Dec 6, 2021

Brenda Kay Caudill, age 70 of Moores Hill, Indiana passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 in Edgewood, Kentucky.  Born January 21, 1951 in Harrison, Ohio the daughter of Frank and Jean (Robinson) Wyckoff.

Brenda married Eugene “Gene” Caudill October 1, 2003 in Titusville, Florida.

Brenda is survived by her son Scott (Angela) Damico.  Sister of...

Nov 28, 2021

James “Jamie” Sherrill, age 65 of St. Petersburg, Florida formally of Bright, Indiana passed away November 28, 2021 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Born May 11, 1956 in Bright, Indiana the son of James and Alma (Luster) Sherrill. Jamie graduated from North Dearborn High School and served his country in the United States Air Force. Jamie is survived by his daughter...

Nov 25, 2021

Robert “Bob” Carr, age 87 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born January 16, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Herman L. and Bessie (Montgomery) Carr.

Bob married Ida Mosley February 14, 1953 at Miamitown Church of Christ.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 68 years...

Nov 14, 2021

Elisha Bleu Collins, age 32 of Dillsboro, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Dillsboro, Indiana.  Born January 31, 1989 in Raleigh, North Carolina the son of Fredrick Collins and Lisa (German) Conn.

Elisha is survived by his parents Fredrick Collins and Lisa (Bill) Conn.  Beloved father of Autumn Collins Gill.  Fiance’ of Samantha Lunsford. Brother...

Nov 14, 2021

Mildred L. Baird, age 89 of Miamitown, Ohio affectionately known as “Mooie” passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born March 27, 1932 in Harlan County, Kentucky the daughter of Frank and Gladys (Sowder) Archer.

Mildred married William “Bill” Baird August 15, 1953 in LaFollette, Tennessee.  Mildred owned and operated the Hooven Grocery Store for...

Nov 4, 2021

Daylin Amauri Parrella passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021, in her hometown of Harrison, Ohio. Daylin entered the world with bang on March 22, 2000, becoming the princess and twin flame of her loving mother, Stacey (Smith) Parrella.

Daylin was a 2018 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School as well as Scarlet Oaks. She was...

Oct 31, 2021

Sammi Shae White, age 27 of Bright, Indiana passed away October 31, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born August 6, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio the beloved daughter of Samuel and Sandra (Donohew) White.

Sammi is survived by her loving mother Sandy White.  Beloved granddaughter of Patricia Vines.  Sister of Ryan (Jenny) White and Shane (Dana) Jewett.  Also survived...

Oct 27, 2021

Russell Fette, age 96 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born in New Alsace, Indiana October 30, 1924 the son of Cornelius and Agnus (Siefert) Fette.

Russell a Guilford High school graduate married Anne Theresa Riehle September 14, 1949 at St. Nicholas Church and served his country in the United States...