Obituaries

Mar 21, 2021

Julie Harris, age 43, of West Harrison, Indiana died Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Mt. Orab, Ohio.  Born October 19, 1977 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Paul and Patricia (Zurweller) Sims.

Julie, an East Central Graduate worked as a manager in fast food.

Survived by her father Paul Sims, her children Victoria Harris and...

Mar 21, 2021

Robert “Mike” Bertele, age 74 of Bright, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 with his family at his side.  Born February 12, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert and Ruth (Putnick) Bertele.

Mike grew up in Cincinnati and was married to Julia Arnold for 38 years.  He was a retired electrician of Local #212 and enjoyed...

Mar 15, 2021

Kristy Lynn Martin-Hamilton, age 40, of Harrison Ohio, died Monday, March 15, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born September 14, 1980 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Cherie (Garbutt) Martin.

Kristy, a graduate from William Henry Harrison High School and Diamond Oaks Vocational School worked as a paralegal.

Survived by her father, Howard Martin,...

Mar 15, 2021

Larry Allen Davidson, age 64, of West Harrison, Indiana, died Monday, March 15,2021 in his home in West Harrison, Indiana.  Born December 30, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Harold and Katherine (Risen) Davidson.

Survived by his father Harold Davidson, his children Justin Renaud and Priscilla (Johnny) Bevis.  Grandfather of Jordan Collins, Brandon Bevis and Justin...

Mar 10, 2021

Robert “Rob” Hamon age 63 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio with his family at his side.  Born February 21, 1958 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Robert Joseph and Rose (Moore) Hamon.

Rob, a 1976 graduate of East Central High School, married his high school sweetheart Rita Farmer on...

Mar 3, 2021

Daniel “Bubba” Lee Harper age 45 of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Born January 11, 1976 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Robert and Lois (Lee) Harper.

Daniel worked as a truck driver for many years, but his passion was fishing and riding his Harley every chance he could.

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Mar 3, 2021

David Charles Smith age 62 of Guilford, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021.  Born June 5, 1958 in Augsburg, Germany the son of Charles and Elnora (Grubbs) Smith.

David is survived by his parents Charlie and Jean Smith.  Father of Ryanne (Brian) Sculthorpe and David (Charlotte) Smith II.  Brother of Dan (Gina) Smith.  Uncle of Caitlin...

Mar 1, 2021

Kenneth “Kenny” Hollins age 50 of Brookville, Indiana passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 in Brookville, Indiana.  Born October 20, 1970 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of McKinley “Ken” and Judy (Klumper) Hollins.

Kenny, an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting, fishing and just being around the Brookville Lake area. His family was the most important part of his...

Feb 25, 2021

David Leroy Mozena Sr. age 77, of Harrison, Ohio died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born February 22, 1944 in Colerain Township, Ohio, the son of Floyd and Helen (Bachman) Mozena.

David, a graduate of Harrison High School was an overnight truck driver for many years and was a member of...

Feb 24, 2021

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Clara E. (Wilson) Taylor loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away at the age 85 in Hamilton, Ohio.

Born December 6, 1935 in Winfield, TN the daughter of Carl and Alva May (Duncan) Wilson.  She has spent the last 60 years in Harrison, Ohio where she raised her family as a...

Feb 20, 2021

James E. Beitzel, age 89 of Middletown, Ohio, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio.  Born March 4, 1931 in New Philadelphia, Ohio the son of Earl E. and Sophia W. (Hosfelt) Beitzel.

James, a 1949 graduate of New Philadelphia, High School married Pauline B. Stearns in St. Petersburg, Florida, April 2,...

Feb 16, 2021

Lawrence “Bill” Schlager, age 77, of Harrison, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Drake Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born August 8, 1943 in North College Hill the son of Ferdinand and Elizabeth (Remmel) Schlager.

He was the devoted husband of Sherry Ruth (Hochscheid) Schlager of Harrison, Ohio. He grew up in North College Hill, resided...

Feb 15, 2021

Ramon Gibbons, age 92 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born March 17, 1928 in Rising Sun, Indiana the son of Howard and Elizabeth (Downey) Gibbens.

Ramon served his country in the United States Army and worked as an electrician for Georgia Pacific for many years.

Ramon is survived...

Feb 12, 2021

Marcia K. Sheets age 64 of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born July 24, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Marshall Sheets and Bonnie Bates.

Marcia is survived by her children Tony (Leann) Sheets, Jeffrey (Sherry) Serrano and Larry (Angie) Serrano.  Grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of nine.  Sister...

Feb 11, 2021

Jeff H. Bostick, age 77 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born November 2, 1943 in Newark, Ohio.

Jeff is survived by his son Kenny (Nicole) Bostick of Corning, Iowa.  Grandfather of Quinten, Aliyanna, Diontaye and Brielle.

Memorial Services will be Sunday, February 21, 2021 3:00 P.M. at Harrison...

Feb 10, 2021

Hansford “Hank” Bryant, age 76 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  Born August 7, 1944 in Columbia, Kentucky the son of Lester and Pearl (Burton) Bryant.

Hank loved his family and he was a hard worker.  You could always find him outdoors fishing, hunting, planting his garden or just sitting under a tree. ...

Feb 8, 2021

Ronald Fields, age 82 of Bright, Indiana passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Shawneespring of Harrison.  Born September 20, 1938 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Ira and Thelma (Bader) Fields.

Ronald a graduate of Bright High School served his country in the United States Army and worked for the Railroad for many years.

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Feb 7, 2021

Eric Wright age 62, of Batesville, Indiana died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Indiana.  Born March 9, 1958 in Oxford, Ohio, the son of Herbert and Pattie (Thurston) Wright Jr.

Eric, a 1976 graduate from East Central High School, graduated from Iowa State University, worked as a mail clerk at Anthem, a...

Feb 3, 2021

Clister “Scotty” Scott, age 77, of Bright, Indiana died Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Born February 3, 1944 in Harrison, Ohio the son of Taylor and Sarah (Ball) Scott.

Scotty worked for Campbell Hausfeld and US Shoe for many years as a machinist and was a member of the Harrison...

Feb 3, 2021

Gloria Jean Perry, age 79, of Cleves, Ohio, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born July 17, 1941 in Corbin Kentucky, the daughter of Claude and Bessie (Smith) Mitchell.

Gloria married Earl D. Perry Sr. on April 2, 1971 in Hamilton, Ohio, she raised over 100 foster kids for 33 years,...