Obituaries

May 31, 2019

Norma Rose Criswell, age 84 of Cincinnati, Ohio formally of Harrison passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born November 17, 1934 in Newport, Kentucky the daughter of Leonard and Minnie (Lee) Vandergrift.

Norma married Raymond Criswell November 19, 1953 in Dearborn County, Indiana.

Survived by her children Charles (Jolene) Criswell, Christina Criswell...

May 29, 2019

Melody Autumn Lutz, age 23 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born October 15, 1995 in West Harrison, Indiana the daughter of Mark and Michele (Morris) Lutz.

Melody graduated from East Central High School in 2014 attended Ivy Tech Community College for Elementary Education and worked at Game On! in White...

May 26, 2019

Emma L. Davidson, age 66 of Hidden Valley passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Born March 19, 1953 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of Mitchell and Rosie (Hicks) Lawson.

Emma is survived by her husband Jack Davidson of Hidden Valley.  Mother of Loucretia Davidson and Daniel (Ashley) Davidson both of Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  Grandmother of...

May 24, 2019

Peggy L. Blanton, age 87 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at The Home at Hearthstone in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born July 19, 1931 in Perry County, Kentucky the daughter of James and Lucinda (Couch) Wombles.

Peggy married Dale Blanton June 8, 1948 in Austin, Indiana.

Peggy is survived by her loving children...

May 22, 2019

RAE, Jeanette Nichols, loving mother of Mary (Christopher) Ward, dear grandmother of Aidan Ward, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born May 17, 1930 in Thomasville, Alabama to Kirby and Gertrude (Mayo) Nichols. Jeanette married Lyle Andrew Rae December 21, 1958 in Selma, Alabama, soon relocating to...

May 19, 2019

James “Cowboy” Ecklar, age 77 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born July 28, 1941 in Rising Sun, Indiana the son of Forrest and Leona (Cress) Ecklar.

Cowboy worked for General Motors for many years and was a life member of Harrison VFW Post # 7570. Served his country in the...

May 16, 2019

Janis Clifford, age 82 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born July 15, 1936 in Rupert, West Virginia the daughter of Elgin and Gertrude Meece.

Janis worked for the United States Postal service for many years, member of the Cincinnati Deaf club and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Bright, Indiana....

May 7, 2019

Nora L. Montgomery, age 94 of Harrison, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in Canal Winchester, Ohio.  Born March 20, 1925 in Dale, Indiana the daughter of Christopher and Mary (Leathco) Stone.

Nora graduated from Spencer County High School, worked for US Shoe Company for over 45 years.  Married Henry Montgomery November 15, 1941.  Member of...

Apr 28, 2019

Gordon F. Fitzwater, age 78 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.  Born April 13, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Jewell (Meyer) Fitzwater.

Gordan was an Over the Road truck Driver for many years, member of Cincinnati Central Turners and avid golfer.

Survived by his partner Ada Ryan of Cincinnati, Ohio....

Apr 26, 2019

Woodrow Smith, age 79 of New Trenton, Indiana passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 in Harrison, Ohio.  Born in Ogle Creek, Kentucky the son of Rev. Gayle and Hazel (Swafford) Smith.

Woodrow married Nadine Broughton on December 24, 1960 in Barbourville, Kentucky.  Worked as a Union carpenter for many years.  Member of Smyrna Baptist Church New Trenton,...

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...