Obituaries

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...

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. ...