Obituaries

Nov 9, 2020

Alverna A. Burnett, age 79 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Monday November 9, 2020 at Shawneespring of Harrison, Ohio. Born June 14, 1941 in Harrison, Ohio, the daughter of Loren and Dorothy (Weeks) Sumser.

Alverna married Merle Burnett August 23 1958, in Harrison, Ohio. Survived by her husband Merle Burnett, and her daughter Tama (John Michael) Hawk-Toller....

Nov 8, 2020

Joel “Little Buddy” Canterbury III, age 49, passed away November 8, 2020 in his West Harrison, Indiana home. Born May 15, 1971 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Joel Canterbury Jr. and Yvonne (Lipe) Smith.

Joel, a graduate of Southern Local Schools, married Pamela Webb November 18, 1995 in Salineville, Ohio and worked as a coal miner....

Nov 5, 2020

Joseph Charles Bates, age 28 of Bright, Indiana passed away suddenly November 5, 2020.  Born March 10, 1992 in Cincinnati, Ohio the most dearly loved son of Kenneth and Barbara (Beebe) Bates.

Survived by his beloved parents Kenneth and Barbara Bates.  Beloved brother of Allison (Robert) Kinkade, Jamie (Joseph Adams) Bates and the late Jen Bates.  Also...

Nov 4, 2020

Judi Schalk age 56 passed away November 4, 2020 in her home in Harrison, Ohio.  Born November 7, 1963 in San Diego, California the daughter of Della Jayne (Anderson) Mitchell.

Judi was a co-owner of Healthy Vibes Café, attended Taylor High School in Cleves, Ohio and married Pete Schalk.

Survived by her husband Pete Schalk,...

Nov 4, 2020

Myrtle Baker, age 87 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born August 20, 1933 in Morris Fork, Kentucky the daughter of Pearl and Martha (Baker) Rice.

Myrtle married Greenberry Baker March 28, 1950 in Booneville, Kentucky.

Myrtle is survived by her children Lonny (Glenda) Baker, Barry Baker Jr., Brenda...

Nov 3, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Cochran, age 82 of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Ripley Crossing in Milan, Indiana.  Born April 28, 1938 in Rising Sun, Indiana the son of Ernest and Mabel (Hand) Cochran.

Larry graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1956, married Bonnie Beesley on February 22, 1975 at St. John United Church...

Oct 21, 2020

Kenneth Earl Tompkins, age 89 of St. Leon, Indiana passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born February 6, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Francis Marion and Roberta (Fuson) Tompkins.

Kenneth married Ernia Osborn December 20, 1951 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Worked for Wurlitzer Piano Company as a refinisher for many years.  Served his...

Oct 20, 2020

Patsy A. Centers, age 85 of Okeana, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in Kettering, Ohio.  Born September 6, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Milbern and Edith (Sheers) Preston.

Patsy was a Southwest Local School District bus driver for many years.

Patsy is survived by her children Debbie Peak, Tom (Brenda) Watson,...

Oct 18, 2020

Carrie Rose Lehrter, age 32 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 in her home.  Born September 25, 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Tom and Pauline (Bihr) Lehrter.

Carrie, a 2007 graduate of William Henry Harrison High school in Harrison, Ohio worked as a Medical Assistant for St. Elizabeth Hospital.

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Oct 9, 2020

Earl L. Wilhelm, age 77 of St. Leon, Indiana passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 in Batesville, Indiana.  Born September 3, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Earl F. and Marie (Feller) Wilhelm.

Earl married Roberta Stone May 10, 1969 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Leon, Indiana.  Worked at Season Good Box Factory for...

Oct 8, 2020

Patricia Sims, age 72 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, Kentucky.  Born August 9, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio   the daughter of George and Gertrude (Snyder) Zurweller.

Patricia married Paul Sims on December 8, 1973 in Newport, Kentucky.   She worked as a beautician for...

Sep 24, 2020

Brad R. Jarrett, age 54 of Harrison, Ohio passed away September 24, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born October 27, 1965 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Ray and Norma (Goff) Jarrett.

Brad a 1984 Northwest High School graduate worked for Time Warner Cable as a line technician for 28 years and served his country in the United...

Sep 24, 2020

Lester Patrick age 87 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Thursday September 24, 2020 at Mercy Fairfield, Fairfield, Ohio.  Born July 23, 1933 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, the son of George and Fannie (Hollon) Patrick.

Lester married Juanita Dunn, January 13, 1954 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, worked for Metro Container and served his country in the U.S. Army....

Sep 21, 2020

Reverend Don O’Hair of Middletown, OH passed away on September 21, 2020 at 93 years old at the Dayton Veterans Medical Center. Born February 15, 1927 in Middletown, Ohio the son of James and Emma (Hager) O’Hair. Rev. O’Hair was born on February 15, 1927 in Middletown, OH. He was a proud combat Veteran of the Merchant Marines serving...

Sep 18, 2020

Vicky Lynn Stegall, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2020 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on March 20, 1956 to John Sefton and Bonnie Cochran in Hamilton, Ohio. Vicky was a retired Elementary School Teacher and a member of Lexington Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Indiana. Vicky earned her Undergraduate and Master’s...

Sep 8, 2020

Bruce J. Hornbach, 73, passed away peacefully in his home September 8, 2020.

Born August 24, 1947, Bruce was the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Macke) Hornbach.

Bruce is survived by his wife of 46 years, Connie (nee Allen) Hornbach; his daughter, Stephanie (Jim) Mangini of Charlotte, NC; three siblings: Bob (Lin) Hornbach...

Sep 7, 2020

Judith “Judy” C. Walters, age 70 of Bright, Indiana passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Born November 23, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Roy and Shirley (Pirman) Lewis.

Judy, a 1968 graduate of Colerain High School, married Larry Walters on April 3, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sep 6, 2020

Samuel “Sam” David White age 67 of Bright, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  Born March 2, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio the beloved son of Joseph and Doris (Kaffenberger) White.

Sam a 1972 graduate of Lawrenceburg High School worked at Hamilton Foundry for over 32 years and at Anchor...

Sep 6, 2020

Christopher “Chris” R. Harry, age 59, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 in his West Harrison, Indiana home.  Born January 31, 1961 in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Samuel and Thais Elise (Farmer) Harry Jr.

Chris, a pipe layer for Union Local # 265 and married Tracey Williams on February 26, 2010 in Franklin County.

Sep 1, 2020

Gary Lee Hall, age 69 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born April 18, 1951 on the family farm in West Harrison, Indiana to Harvey and Rosie (Shouse) Hall.

Gary owned and Operated Real Fab Industries as a welder for many years and a member of West Harrison Pentecostal Tabernacle....