Obituaries

Sep 11, 2021

Melvin V. Thiemann, age 89 of Green Township passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Harrison Trail Health Campus in Harrison, Ohio.  He was born March 28, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Known to many as “The Friendly Butcher”, Melvin graduated from Elder High School in 1950.  He was co-owner of Krummen’s Meats for many years, member of...

Sep 10, 2021

Henry E. Blanton, age 77 of New Trenton, Indiana passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born August 26, 1944 in Bright, Indiana the son of Ira and Flora (Smith) Blanton.

Henry married Yuthona M. Gilbert on October 28, 1961 in Newport, Kentucky and was a school bus driver for Franklin County Schools for over...

Sep 9, 2021

Rita M. Billing, age 74 of Hidden Valley, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Fairfield, Ohio.  Born July 2, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Robert and Rira (Franklin) Becker.

Rita a 1965 graduate of Our Lady of Angels High School in Cincinnati married Ray Billing June 18, 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Sep 7, 2021

Dixie Ann Wessel, age 85 of Guilford, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Born October 20, 1935 in New Baltimore, Ohio the daughter of Charles and Shirley (Agnew) McKee.

Dixie a graduate of Harrison High School married Kenneth Wessel June 19, 1954 in New Baltimore.

Dixie...

Sep 4, 2021

James A. Gillman, 58, of Harrison, OH, formerly of Brookville, IN, passed away on September 4, 2021. Jim loved playing cards, watching and attending Red’s Games, and spending time with family and friends, especially his nieces and nephew. Jim was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and the Sons of the American Legion.

Jim will...

Aug 29, 2021

Vannatta Gail Tompkins, age 67 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Brookville, Indiana.  Born September 18, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Kenneth and Ernia (Osborn) Tompkins.

Vannatta graduated from North Dearborn High School and was a member of Harrison Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Survived by her mother Ernia Tompkins. Mother...

Aug 25, 2021

Lloyd Omar Gulley, age 87 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born February 20, 1934 in Harrison, Ohio the son of Loy and Lucy (Biddle) Gulley.

Lloyd a 1952 graduate of Harrison High School, married Myrtle Fay Hacker on August 22, 1953 in Harrison, Ohio.  Attended University of Louisville before...

Aug 22, 2021

Eric Leroy Richards, age 73 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 in West Chester, Ohio.  Born March 3. 17, 1948 in Akron, Ohio the son of Wade and Geraldine (Wade) Richards.

Eric a graduate from William Henry Harrison High School loved the Cleveland Browns, was a Charter Member of the Rock & Roll Hall...

Aug 19, 2021

Steven Reatherford age 72 of Osgood, Indiana gained his wings Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his home in Osgood with his family by his side.  Born March 28, 1949 the son of Albert and Myrtle (Peters) Reatherford.

He married the love of his life Lynn (Brown) Reatherford on April 19, 1969.  Steve served in the Marine Corp...

Aug 12, 2021

Walter Bryan Ballou, age 62 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born August 23, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio the Son of Ben “Benny” and Okla (Gilreath) Ballou.

Walter is survived by his children Travis (McKenzie) Ballou, Tabatha Ballou and Tiffany Ballou.  Grandfather of Colton Koo and Liam Hauger.  Brother of Peggy...

Aug 10, 2021

Rev. Harold N. Davidson, age 90 of Harrison, Ohio formally West Harrison, Indiana passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Harrison Trail Health Campus in Harrison, Ohio.  Born April 14, 1931 in Clay County, Kentucky the son of Kenis and Elizabeth (Wilson) Davidson.

Harold married Katherine “Kitten” Rison September 1, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Graduated from Oneida...

Aug 5, 2021

Hardesty, Diane (Nee: Wilder, Smith)

Diane, from Harrison Ohio, formerly of Pineville Kentucky was born on February 12, 1954 to Delois Marie and Charles Wilder. She is survived by her three sons, Michael (Elizabeth) Smith, Craig (Melissa) Smith, & Danny (Courtney) Smith; her 7 grandchildren; Jacob (Veronica) Smith, Whitney (Byron) Asher, Joshua, Ethan, & Abby Smith, Gage...

Jul 20, 2021

Jacob C. Ziegler, “Jack” 85 years old, husband to Marilyn (Kunkel) Ziegler for 65 years passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Harrison Trail Health Campus.  Jack was a father to five children, Ronald Ziegler, Richard (Diane) Ziegler. Jerome (Donna) Ziegler, Jacqueline (William) Rudisell and Melinda (Andrew) Ciolino.

Loving grandfather to Angel (Robert) Stamper, Derek Ziegler, Cierra...

Jul 19, 2021

Barbara A. Helms, age 68 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born March 29, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Paul and Tommie (Rogers) Helms.

Barbara a 1971 North College Hill High School graduate worked in the medical field for many years.  Member of Church on Fire and Harrison Moose...

Jul 18, 2021

Ryan Patrick Roll, age 46 of Oxford, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 in Oxford, Ohio.  Born September 26, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Robert and Patricia (Patton) Roll.

Ryan graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in 1992.

Survived by his Brother Curtis Boggs.

Preceded in death by his...

Jul 12, 2021

Beatrice Collet, age 78 of Hooven, Ohio passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born January 1, 1943 in Harrison, Ohio the daughter of Albert and Myrtle (Peters) Reatherford.

Beatrice married Glenn Collet January 1, 1960 in Mt. Carmel, Indiana and was a Lawrenceburg Moose Member.

Beatrice is survived by her children Glenn...

Jul 5, 2021

Thelma Alcorn, age 66 of Batesville, Indiana formally Harrison, Ohio passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at her home.  Born October 15, 1954 in Harrison, Ohio the daughter of Labron “Bud” and Jane (Goins) Jones.

Thelma is survived by her sons James “Jimmy” (Amy) Perry Jr. and Isaiah (Stacey) Perry.  Grandmother of Bentley, Kaden and Peyton.  Sister...

Jul 5, 2021

Johnny “Gots to go” Davidson, age 60 of North Bend, Ohio passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born October 10, 1960 in Onieda, Kentucky the son of Charlie and Grethleen (Helton) Davidson.

Johnny married Joanne Valentine August 2, 1977 in West Harrison, Indiana and worked for Jim Lane Construction for many years.

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Jul 2, 2021

Lois “Carol” Raines, age 69 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born January 12, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of John and Lois (Stevens) Walters.

Carol a 1970 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School worked for K Mart in Harrison, Ohio for 30 years. Her three grandchildren were her...

Jun 23, 2021

Rhonda Fay Hicks, age 69 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born December 17, 1951 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky the daughter of Clarence and Polly (Hall) Bowles.

Rhonda married Wade Hicks September 14, 1968 in West Harrison, Indiana and was a beloved Pastor’s wife for over 52 years.

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