Obituaries

Jan 22, 2025

Cynthia “Cindy” Smith, age 61, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born April 2, 1963, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of John “Jack” and Doris (Vanwinkle) Skidmore.

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Cindy is survived by her loving children, James (Hope Winkelman) Smith and Sarah...

Jan 20, 2025

Mildred Spicer, age 81, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, in West Harrison, Indiana.  She was born on July 6, 1943, in Jackson, Kentucky, the daughter of Marcus and Viola (Spicer) Hays.

Mildred married Darrell E. Spicer on August 29, 1959, in Newport, Kentucky.

She is survived by her children, Mickey...

Jan 12, 2025

Gene Pennington, age 82, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Harrison, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.  He was born the son of Elmer and Zola (Feltner) Pennington on July 26, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio.

A 1959 graduate of Bright High School, Gene married Della Hall on July 1, 1964, in West...

Jan 12, 2025

Richard Lee McKnight, age 88, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Harrison, Ohio. He was born the son of Russell and Marie (Willis) McKnight on December 7, 1936, in Ironton, Ohio.

He married the love of his life, Marilyn Rupp on November 7, 1964, in Ironton, Ohio and received a bachelor’s degree...

Jan 11, 2025

Barbara Susan Terry, age 76, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Shawneespring of Harrison.  Born, April 5, 1948, the daughter of William (Bill) H. Terry and Helen Louisa Baker Terry.

The largest part of Susan’s life was spent living on the family farm on Snowhill Road in West Harrison, Indiana. Following the death...

Jan 8, 2025

Evelyn Jean Heinzelman, age 80, of New Trenton, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Connersville, Indiana. She was born on July 12, 1944, the daughter of Fred and Evelyn (Reed) Gilbert in Hamilton, Ohio.

A high school graduate, Evelyn went on to marry the late Gary W. Heinzelman on June 19, 1965, in Harrison,...

Jan 4, 2025

Gary S. Randolph, age 70, of Manchester, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky.  He was born on July 6, 1954, the son of Thurman and Mildred (Perry) Randolph in Caryville, Tennessee.

Graduating high school, Gary proudly served his country with the United States Army. He became a truck driver and married...

Jan 2, 2025

Vickie Ann (Hall) Hamilton, age 63, of New Trenton, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born January 18, 1961, in Newport, Kentucky, the daughter of Carl Hall and Betty (McNeil) Hall.

Vickie married her high school sweetheart, Steve Hamilton, on June 26, 1979, in Whitley County, Kentucky, where she graduated from high school...

Dec 28, 2024

Phyllis Annette Napier, age 81, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. She was born on April 7, 1943, the daughter of Earl and Virginia (Mitchell) Cox in Corbin, Kentucky.

A high school graduate, she married the late Hercus Napier on July 15, 1961, in Hamilton, Ohio, and worked in assembly...

Dec 25, 2024

Linda Ann Sanderson, age 72, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 25, 2024.  Born June 2, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Donald James and Edna (Goodwin) Jordan.

Linda is survived by her loving husband Johnny Sanderson.  Beloved mother of Shannon Emerson, Chris Emerson, Rock Sanderson, Cody...

Dec 24, 2024

Shirley Ann Walston, age 89, of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the Waters of Rising Sun.  Born March 4, 1935, in Allensville, Indiana, the daughter of Leroy James and Faye A. (Tinker) Baker.

Shirley, a 1953 Aurora High School graduate, married James Leroy Walston May 3, 1958.  Member of the Lawrenceburg First...

Dec 23, 2024

Charlotte Joan Shearer, age 84, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on September 19, 1940, the daughter of Henry and Virginia (Jones) Eckstein in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

She married the love of her life, Carl “Dick” Shearer, on April 1, 1958, at the Wesleyan Methodist Church and was...

Dec 21, 2024

Kelsie “Wayne” Taylor, age 65, of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born March 25, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Kelsie Taylor and Wanda (King) Corwin.

Wayne married Brenda Duenne on July 30, 1992, loved his family and farm, was an avid hunter of antiques and enjoyed attending auctions.

Nov 24, 2024

Larry Allan Siefferman, age 74, of Bright, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at his home.  Born June 30, 1950, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Harold and Mary Catherine (Jackson) Siefferman.

Larry was a 1968 graduate of North Dearborn High School and attended Miami University.  Larry joined the United States Marine Corp in 1970 serving...

Nov 21, 2024

Samantha Lynn Crosby, age 45, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Villa Hills, Kentucky.  Born January 30, 1979, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of David Hill and Vella “Buttons” (Collins) Little.

Samantha is survived by her husband Craig Crosby.  Mother of Kieth Scholz, Craig Crosby Jr., and Jase Crosby. Also survived by her...

Nov 20, 2024

Elaine B. Waln, age 79, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Harrison, Ohio. She was born on May 1, 1945, the daughter of Carl and Marjorie (Cobb) Brown in Cincinnati, Ohio. Elaine was a high school graduate and a waitress at Westwood Grill.

She is survived by her son, Michael E....

Nov 19, 2024

Connie Offill, age 71, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in Sunman, Indiana. She was born on December 10, 1952, the daughter of Marcus and Viola (Spicer) Hays in Hazard, Kentucky, and worked as a packer at JTM Food Group in Harrison, Ohio.

She is survived by John Landers, sisters Mildred Spicer,...

Nov 18, 2024

Geraldine Ann D’Andrea, age 79, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024, in West Harrison, Indiana. She was born on September 14, 1945, the daughter of Victor and Geraldine (Olsen) Johansen in Brooklyn, New York.

She was married to the late James D’Andrea. She received her Bachelor’s degree and was a nurse...

Nov 18, 2024

Rickey “Rick” Stapp, age 76, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Harrison, Ohio.

Rick was born on March 6, 1948, in Anderson, Indiana, the son of Donovon and Pauline (Leach) Stapp.  He was a talented and versatile artist, whose passion for creativity was reflected in his work across wood, glass, painting,...

Nov 18, 2024

Kevin Thomas Riley, age 70, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Harrison, Ohio. He was born on October 31, 1954, the son of the late Thomas Riley and the late Lucile (Stockoff) Essert (and stepfather, Earl Essert), in Hamilton, Ohio.

A 1973 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, Kevin married Dianna...