Obituaries

Apr 24, 2019

Eric A. Merkt, age 58 of Bright, Indiana passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  Born October 17, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Raymond and Jean (Loth) Merkt and step father Norman Supe.

Eric attended Oak Hills High School and graduated from Scarlet Oaks Vocational School.  Married Jenny Middendorf July 30, 1993 in Greendale, Indiana.  Eric...

Apr 23, 2019

Linda S. Morris, age 68 of Holland, Michigan passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Born August 26, 1950 in Harlan County, Kentucky the daughter of Robert and Corine (Reynolds) Blanton.

Linda graduated from Colerain High School.

Survived by her children Brian (Samantha) Morris, Jason (Tammy) Morris, Tara (Bobby Kehoe) and Zech (Shamina)...

Apr 18, 2019

Donald “Don” D. Cox, age 67 of Franklin, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 18, 2109 at Dayton VA Medical Center Dayton, Ohio. Born August 20, 1951 in Middletown, Ohio the son of Darrell and Maxine (Mooney) Cox.

Don graduated from Franklin High School in 1969, worked for Armco Steel in Middletown, Ohio for many years.  Married Kathy...

Apr 5, 2019

Donald Andrew Miller Sr. age 84 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born September 22, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Horace Andrew and Edith Mae (Wiggins) Miller.

Donald married Hazel Queen March 5, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Worked as a Yard Foreman/Conductor for the Railroad for many years.  Member...

Apr 3, 2019

Billy Wayne Woods, age 73 of Hidden Valley, Indiana passed away at his home Wednesday, April 3, 2019.  Born August 11, 1945 in Bowling Green, Kentucky the son of Willie and Jeanetta (Kirby) Woods.

Billy married Betty Knox August 9, 1969 in Louisville, Kentucky.  Worked as a Plant Manager for Hill Rom in Batesville and Sachs in...

Apr 2, 2019

Patricia “Patsy” Denton, age 72 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away at her home Tuesday, April 2, 2019.  Born October 16, 1946 in Mt. Healthy, Ohio the daughter of Jack and Betty (Kohler) Pomfrey.

Patsy married William Denton March 28, 1970 in Newport, Kentucky.  Worked as a clerk for Walgreens for many years and was a member...

Mar 30, 2019

Barbara Horsley was born to Jerald and Carolyn Horsley of Harrison, Ohio. She lived her entire life in the Tri-state area. Barb graduated from William Harrison High School and had an undergraduate and graduate degree from Miami University.

After graduation Barb spent many years as a teacher/educator/mentor touching and influencing the lives of countless youth.  Barb helped...

Mar 23, 2019

Violet Mae Slayback, age 80 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 in Harrison, Ohio. Born May 4, 1938 in Dearborn County, Indiana the daughter of Jim and Bertha (Purvis) Medecke.

Violet married Lewis Slayback October 5, 1956 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Violet is survived by her children Bill (Beth) Slayback, Dave (Sue) Slayback,...

Mar 15, 2019

Betty Lou Clark, age 96 of New Trenton, Indiana passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born February 27, 1923 in Clearsprings, Indiana the daughter of Perry and Lestie (Clampitt) Maples.

Betty married James Russell Clark December 9, 1939 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. In Betty's younger years she worked at Husman's Poultry House. She was known...

Mar 15, 2019

Norman “Ray” Brasier age 87 of Logan, Indiana formally of Harrison, Ohio passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Shady Nook Care Center Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Born June 26, 1931 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri the son of Archie and Lillian (Sykes) Brasier.

Ray worked as a machinist at Cincinnati Incorporated for many years and served his country in...

Feb 23, 2019

Donald Edward Roessler, age 84 of Crosby Township, Ohio passed away at his home Saturday, February 23, 2019.  Born July 12, 1934 in West Harrison, Indiana the son of Edward and Carrie (Dorst) Roessler.

Donald married Teresa Woolums March 22, 1990 at St John United Church of Christ in Harrison, Ohio.  Served his country in the US...

Feb 14, 2019

Loretta B. Bihr, age 96 of Harrison, Ohio born into eternal life Thursday, February 14, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born into this life December 21, 1922 in St. Leon, Indiana the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Rosfeld) Schuman.

Loretta married Edward Joseph Bihr September 30, 1950 at St Louis Catholic Church Batesville, Indiana.  Member of St John...

Feb 4, 2019

David Wayne Holaday Sr. age 65 of Harrison, Ohio passed away February 4, 2019 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born December 31, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of William and Gertrude (Lewis) Holaday.

David graduated from William Henry Harrison high School in 1972, married Connie Sue Donaworth March 8, 1994 in Addyston, Ohio.  Worked in private security and...

Feb 2, 2019

Lucas Ransdall Gregory, age 13 of New Trenton, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born November 26, 2005 in Oxford, Ohio the son of Justin and Heather (Hunter) Gregory.

Lucas attended Franklin County Middle school where he was an exceptional student. A red belt in karate and avid gamer.

Survived by...

Jan 29, 2019

Loraine Streeter, age 85 of Bright, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Bright, Indiana.  Born January 13, 1934 in Stinking Creek, Tennessee the daughter of Ova and Essie (Campbell) Cox.

Loraine is survived by her daughter Diane (James) Huddleston of Bright, Indiana.  Grandmother of Kimberly Taylor of Harrison, Ohio.  Great grandmother of Molly and Madison...

Jan 25, 2019

Gladys L. Frye, age 84 of Ross, Ohio formally of Brookville, Indiana passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 in Hamilton, Ohio.  Born April 15, 1934 in Carvo, Virginia the daughter of James and Virginia (Childress) Lawson.

Gladys worked for Campbell Hausfeld for over 28 years retiring in 1999.

Survived by her children Ken (Debbie) Frye...

Jan 24, 2019

Melody Hicks, age 58 of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 at St Anthony’s Hospital St. Petersburg, Florida.  Born July 7, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Alfred and Catherine (Cook) Hicks.

Melody graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in 1978.  Worked as a X-ray technician in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Jan 23, 2019

Kenneth Wolf, age 78 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his home.  Born March 28, 1940 in Manchester, Kentucky the son of Viola (Hicks) Anderson and step son of Sam Anderson..

Kenneth married Dollie Byrd August 22, 1964 in New Trenton, Indiana.  Worked as a machine repair technician for Ford Motor Company...

Jan 23, 2019

Delores Allen, age 83 formally West Harrison, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany, Indiana.  Born October 30, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Burnum and Pearl (Short) Stamper.

Delores lived in Mt. Adams growing up, then lived in Harrison, Ohio and West Harrison, Indiana (Franklin County) for...

Jan 19, 2019

Ella Turner, age 95 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019.  Born September 8, 1923 in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Gaye) Sizemore,

Ella married Isaac Turner June 19, 1941 in Newport, Kentucky.  Member of St Leon Church of Christ, was a story teller, poem and song writer.  Foster parent of...