Obituaries

Jan 17, 2020

Jesse A. Smith, age 91 of Bright, Indiana passed away at his home Friday, January 17, 2020.  Born March 26, 1928 in Grants Lick, Kentucky; the son of William Leon and Carra Hilda (Kidwell) Smith.

Jesse, a 1946 graduate of Bright School, married Jeanie Hurley on April 18, 1947 in Bright, Indiana.

He Worked as...

Jan 9, 2020

Janice “Faye” Mergenthal, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, at her home in Harrison, Ohio. Born February 21, 1937 in Dearborn County, Indiana the daughter of Fred Clark and Cleo (Burns) Clark.

Faye a 1955 graduate from Whitewater High School married Harold “Ed” Mergenthal August 29, 1959 in Brookville, Indiana and worked at Fernald for...

Jan 3, 2020

Margaret A. Annis, age 71 passed away Saturday, January 3, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio.  Born January 2, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Stanley and May (Drennan) Cook.

Margaret is survived by her daughters Angel Annis of Harrison, Ohio and Carolyn (Joe) Jackson of Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Grandmother of five and great grandmother of...

Jan 2, 2020

Matilda R. Brickner, age 75, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Ohio. Born September 16, 1944 in Harrison, Ohio the daughter of Francis and Marietta (McCane) Seiter.

Matilda, a graduate of William Henry Harrison High School is survived by her son Johnny Brickner of Brookville, Indiana. Grandmother of Tarah Lindner,...

Jan 1, 2020

Harold L. Annis, age 80 passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio.  Born June 5, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Louis and Casteen (Clark) Annis.

Harold is survived by his daughters Carolyn (Joe) Jackson of Lawrenceburg, Indiana and Angel Annis of Harrison, Ohio.  Grandfather of five and great grandfather of...

Dec 27, 2019

Mark Gibson, age 57 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born June 9, 1962 in Middletown, Ohio the son of William Gibson and Helen (Gifford) Whitham.

Mark a 1980 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School served his country in the United States Army.  Member of the American...

Dec 17, 2019

Randolph “Randy” Vincent Jones age 81 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Twin Towers Health Pavilion in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born April 7, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia the son of William and Guyda (Williams) Jones.

Randy a 1956 graduate from Centerville High School in Indiana, served his country in United States Army and...

Dec 16, 2019

Marlene Ruth Ziegler, age 85, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at Mercy West Park Nursing Home in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born April 25, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Robert and Juanita (Pitzer) Stewart.

Marlene (nee Stewart) was married to John William Johnson and Robert Zeigler and worked at RL Polk as a supervisor for 30...

Dec 9, 2019

Dorothy Clark, age 101, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Sarasota, Florida. Born September 1, 1918 in Aurora, Indiana the daughter of William Henry and Christine Mae (Godfrey) Cheek.

Dorothy married Kenneth E. Clark and worked for 38 years at the Red Cross Shoe Factory in Harrison, Ohio. She was a member...

Dec 6, 2019

Bert Smith age 66 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 in West Harrison, Indiana.  Born August 8, 1953 in Hazard, Kentucky the son of Wilson and Maggie (Turner) Smith.

Bert a 1972 graduate from William Henry Harrison High School served his country in United States Army.

Bert is survived by his...

Dec 5, 2019

Harold Randall “Randy” Chase, age 64 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 Mercy Health-West Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born July 20. 1955 in Milan, Indiana the son of Harold and Wanda (White) Chase.

Randy, married Lisa Johnson on August 19, 1978 in Harrison, Ohio. Worked as a machinist for Willard Industries in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dec 5, 2019

Benny “Ben” J. Begley, age 69 of College Hill, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 in his home.  Born October 4, 1950 in Corbin, Kentucky the son of Dan and Judy (Owens) Begley.

Ben, a 1969 graduate from Mt. Healthy High School married Cassandra Gleason on September 26, 1970 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Worked...

Dec 4, 2019

Adam Lee Roudebush, age 40 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born December 3, 1979 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Mark and Robbin (Engle) Roudebush.

Adam graduated of William Henry Harrison High School in 1998.

Adam is survived by his Parents, Mark and Robbin...

Nov 26, 2019

Darrell Smith, age 55 of New Trenton, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Mercy Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield Ohio.  Born December 18, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Woodrow and Nadine (Broughton) Smith.

Darrell worked as a Union carpenter with Local #729 for many years.  Member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church New Trenton, Indiana....

Nov 24, 2019

Melvin A. Ott, age 80 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born January 17, 1939 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Arthur and Louise (Miller) Ott.

Melvin a 1957 Ross High School graduate married June Stenger January 23, 1995 in Harrison, Ohio.  Melvin was a member of the Monkey’s in Hamilton...

Nov 21, 2019

Verna “Jeanie” Beesley, age 93, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Brookville Health Care Center in Brookville, Indiana.  Born January 13, 1926 in Cedar Grove, Indiana the daughter of Glenn and Carrie (Mire) Beesley.

Jeanie worked many years at US Shoe in Harrison, Ohio, but most of all she loved to be outdoors working along side...

Nov 5, 2019

Bert L. Wagner, age 90 of Bright, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born November 8, 1928 in Saylor Park, Ohio the son of Bertram and Mary (Kottmeyer) Wagner.

Bert graduated from Western Hills High School in 1947.  Married Ruth Elaine Tompkins June 26, 1954 at First Presbyterian Church of Delhi.  Served his...

Nov 2, 2019

Cheryl S. Cole, 68 of Harrison, Ohio passed away in her home on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  Born August 26, 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of Kenneth and Marcella (Kollstedt) Lewe.

Cheryl a 1970 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School married Robert “Bob” Cole April 10, 1975 at New Haven Methodist Church.  Member of American...

Oct 24, 2019

Patricia Roll, age 77 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio. Born November 10, 1961 in Ironton, Ohio the daughter of Jack and Martha (Morris) Patton.

Patricia married the late Robert W. Roll, June 13,1974 in Donaldsville, Georgia, a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

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Oct 14, 2019

Joseph “Gene” Warburg, age 88 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Shawneespring of Harrison.  Born June 16, 1931 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Joseph and Helen (Kroner) Warburg.

Gene a graduate of Harrison High School was the owner of Gene’s Cycle Shop in Harrison for many years. Member of St John the...