Obituaries

Jan 14, 2019

E. Ruth Minges, age 93 of West Chester, Ohio formally Harrison, Ohio passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at Barrington of West Chester. Born May 21, 1925 in Brookville, Indiana the daughter of George and Daisy Bernice (Burgess) Fries.

Ruth married Richard John “Dick” Minges October 11, 1947 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Harrison,...

Jan 4, 2019

Ronald Lewis Brewer, age 80 of Harrison, Ohio passed away at his home Friday, January 4, 2019.  Born September 27, 1938 in Owsley County, Kentucky the son of Louis and Minnie (Tye) Brewer.

Ronald married Mary Clark November 7, 1958 in Cleves, Ohio.  Worked for CSX Railroad for 42 years as a Railroad Engineer. Served his country...

Dec 31, 2018

Gracie Catherine Adkins age 86 of Hooven, Ohio passed away December 31, 2018 in Sayler Park, Ohio.  Born December 17, 1932 in New Richmond, Ohio the daughter of Louis E. and Evelyn (Martin) McMillin.

Gracie worked for the Keebler Company for many years and was a member of the Addyston Baptist Church.

Survived by her...

Dec 11, 2018

Jesse Fike, age 84 of Fairfield, Ohio formally Harrison, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in Fairfield, Ohio.  Born March 3, 1934 in Irvine “Buck Creek”, Kentucky the son of Grover and Susie (Gabbard) Fike.

Jesse married Dorothy M. Marcum February 2, 1952 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Worked as a Machinist at Campbell Hausfeld for many years....

Dec 5, 2018

Fred Clayton Whitney, age 71 of Harrison, Ohio passed away at his home Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  Born August 4, 1947 in Batesville, Indiana the son of Carl and Lois (Anderson) Whitney.

Fred is survived by his sons Brian Whitney of Harrison, Ohio and Chad Whitney of Sunman, Indiana.  Grandfather of Reid, Brenleigh, Branson Whitney and Cody,...

Dec 4, 2018

Helen J. Wilson, age 89 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Ridge Wood Health Campus Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Born April 26, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Henry and Eva (Weron) Mueller.

Helen graduated from Our Lady of Angels High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Worked as a Baker for Kroger’s for many years. ...

Nov 27, 2018

Rose Sahalie Campbell passed away November 27, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Rose is survived by her loving parents Ian Christopher and Bethany (Chase) Campbell of Harrison, Ohio.  Maternal grandparents Tim and Jill Chase, paternal grandfather Kevin Campbell, sisters Payton and Twila Campbell.  Also survived by aunt Allie (Stefan) Nitzchke, uncles Travis Campbell, Ethan Campbell, Andy (Kylee) Chase, David (Bethany)...

Nov 26, 2018

Jason Thomas Darst of Vevay, Indiana passed away Monday, November 26, 2018.  Born November 26, 2018 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana the son of Joshua T. Darst and Courtney M. Warner. Jason is survived by his parents Joshua T. Darst of Hebron, Kentucky and Courtney M. Warner of Vevay, Indiana.  Maternal grandparents Paul Warner of Bennington, Indiana, Nikki Peters of Vevay,...

Nov 25, 2018

Shelley J. Schlueter, age 57 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born October 11, 1961 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana the daughter of Gerald and Patricia (Bergmann) Heinrich.

Shelley is survived by her parents Gerald and Patricia Heinrich, partner Fred Inman, sisters Lori (Bill) Hall, Maribeth (Rick) Elder, Christina (Tom) McPeak, Brenda (Calvin)...

Nov 25, 2018

Helen Ruth Kain, age 80 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away at her home Sunday, November 25, 2018.  Born March 3, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of William and Helen Ruth (Zink) Talbot. Helen married Grover Lee Kain July 29, 1961 in Covington, Kentucky.  Worked as a nurse for West Park Nursing Home for over 27 years. Helen is...

Nov 21, 2018

George Louis Reusch age 84 of Guilford, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.  Born January 4, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of John and Elinor (Fischer) Reusch.

George graduated from Roger Bacon High School and Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, served as a Police officer with Cincinnati Police Department for many years.  Married Patricia Wagner...

Nov 18, 2018

RB Smith, age 82 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born April 29, 1936 in Clay County, Kentucky the son of Rev. Cloyd and Mary (Mills) Smith.

RB married Jean Bennett April 19, 1985 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Worked as a forklift operator for Western Home Center for many years.  Member...

Nov 16, 2018

William "Bill" Grimes age 75 of Harrison, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, November 16, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born February 11, 1943 in Clay County, Kentucky the son of Franklin and Pauline (Sparks) Grimes. Bill married Debby Plymale September 24, 2003 in Covington, Kentucky, graduated from Whitewater high school in 1961 and worked as a car salesman for many years....

Nov 11, 2018

Michael S. Breslin age 70 of White Oak, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Blue Ash, Ohio.  Born March 30, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Frank and Lucille (Pike) Breslin.

Michael worked as a Hamilton County Sheriffs Deputy for 27 years retiring in 2000, then began his service to the Xavier University Police...

Nov 7, 2018

Kenneth J. Smith, 75, of Bradenton, FL died peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 7, 2018.

Shortly after being born in Sarasota, FL, he moved to Cincinnati, OH where he resided most of his life. After graduating from Norwood High School in 1961, Ken attended the University of Cincinnati where he received both his B.S. and...

Nov 4, 2018

Betty Lou Beal age 84 of Penntown, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 in Batesville, Indiana.  Born September 11, 1934 in Manchester, Kentucky the daughter of Estill Fields and Lena Mae (Patrick) Fields. Betty Lou was a avid quilt maker and was married to Ralph Beal. Betty Lou is survived by her children Nancy (Eddie) Collins of Sunman, Indiana...

Oct 22, 2018

Bernard L. "Butch" Burton age 74 of Bright, Indiana passed away at his home Monday, October 22, 2018.  Born August 10, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Bernard and Margaret (Schultz) Burton. Served his country in the US Army.  Married Bonnie Bockelmann June 8, 1965 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Butch is survived by his wife Bonnie Burton of Bright, Indiana. ...

Oct 21, 2018

HJ "Shanks" Moore age 80 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018.  Born September 25, 1938 in Dearborn County, Indiana the son of Millard and Sarah (McQueen) Moore. Shanks was owner and operator of State & Dair Auto Care for many years.  Married Cherese Donaldson September 3, 1987 in Sevierville, Tennessee.  Served his country in the US...

Oct 20, 2018

Charles Owen "Sonny" Noel age 77 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born April 6, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of John and Gretchen (Tucker) Noel. Charles married Carolyn Dianne Smith August 4, 1960 in Asheville, North Carolina.  Served his country in the US Army, Airborne Infantry Division and worked for the Cincinnati...

Oct 13, 2018

AnnaLee (Gerngross) Smith, a lifelong resident of Harrison, OH, died Saturday, October 13, 2108 at Hospice of Hamilton at the age of 90 with her loving husband by her side. Born on January 22, 1928 in Harrison, Ohio to George and Opal (Hahn) Gerngross. AnnaLee graduated from Harrison High School in 1946 and married Jerry Smith on June 22,...