Obituaries

Sep 1, 2024

Jim Metzger, age 84, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away September 1, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born November 29, 1939, in Jasper, Indiana, the son of Francis Charles and Mary Catherine (Heim) Metzger.

Jim was a 1957 Graduate of Jasper High School and served his country honorably in the United States Army, 2nd Armored Division.  Worked for Kroger...

Aug 24, 2024

Steven A. Kastens, age 71, of Bright, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home in Bright, Indiana on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was born the son of Thomas and Eileen (Campbell) Kastens on February 16, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Steven graduated from Woodward High School and received an Associates Degree at the University of Cincinnati. He married...

Aug 16, 2024

Reese M. Hayes, age 17, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, in West Harrison, Indiana.  Born the beloved daughter of Sean Hayes and Emilie (Kaiser) Kenney.

Reese is survived by her loving daughter Renee Hartman, mother Emilie (Lawrence) Kenney, and father Sean Hayes.  Reese also is survived by her maternal grandparents Todd (Ann) Koenig,...

Aug 14, 2024

Harry O. Power, age 79, of Rising Sun, Indiana, formerly of Bright, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Edgewood, Kentucky. He was born the son of Harry and Charlotte (Preising) Power on March 25, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A 1963 graduate of Mt. Healthy High School, Harry went on to serve his country in...

Aug 10, 2024

After a lengthy illness, Steven “Steve” Fliehman passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2024, at the age of 62.

He was preceded in death by his mother Rosemary (Daniels) Fliehman. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Deborah “Debbie” (Smallwood) Fliehman. Dear son-in-law of Lee and Betty Smallwood. His stepchildren Michael (Carolyn) Hon...

Aug 10, 2024

Nancy Jane Lowe, aka “Granny,” age 64, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Connersville, Indiana.  She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Joyce (Brock) Esterkamp on November 12, 1959, a 1980 graduate of Middletown High School and attended two years of college.

Granny is survived by her daughter,...

Aug 9, 2024

Mary Kathern Maddox, age 77, of West Harrison, Indiana, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. Born May 17, 1947, in West Harrison, Indiana, the daughter of James and Eva (Hall) Miller.

Mary Kathern, a 1965 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, married Curtis L....

Aug 7, 2024

Martin Frank Hockl, age 62, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Brookville, Indiana. Born May 14, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of George and Maria (Ruprich) Hockl.

Martin, a 1980 graduate of Oak Hills High School, worked for the City of Cincinnati for many years as an electrician. He served his country...

Aug 4, 2024

James “Jim” Charles Mara, age 79, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Fairfield, Ohio. Born October 5, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of James Patrick and Alice Rose (Kleinwaechter) Mara.

Jim graduated from the University of Cincinnati Summa Cum Laude, married Phyllis Deiner on December 3, 1971, in Greendale, Indiana. Jim, a...

Aug 4, 2024

Troy Lee Beard, age 54, of Hooven, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Hooven, Ohio. Born the son of Harold and Emma (Haas) Beard on November 7, 1969, in Dearborn County, Indiana.

He loved his children, his dogs, and loved riding his Harley.

Troy is survived by his beloved children, Troy Maxwell...

Aug 2, 2024

Tanner Isaiah Hennen, age 21 of Colerain Township passed away Friday, August 2, 2024. Born June 2, 2003, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Thomas Hennen and Katie Upchurch.

Tanner, a 2021 East Central graduate, worked for Priority Steel, proudly through Iron Workers Local 44. Tanner also enjoyed: fishing, going to the racetrack, hanging with friends, and...

Jul 31, 2024

Mary E. “Bobbie” Rupe, age 97, of West Chester, Ohio, formerly Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in West Chester, Ohio. Born September 1, 1926, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of John D. and Lillian (Hermanson) Gowan.

Mary worked for Nutone in Madisonville for over 37 years. A lifetime member of American Legion Post...

Jul 22, 2024

Kenneth R. Wessel, age 93, of Guilford, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, in Batesville, Indiana.  Born on March 25, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of John and Alma Wessel.

Kenneth married Dixie Ann McKee on June 19, 1954, in New Baltimore, Ohio.  A lifelong farmer, Kenneth also worked for Cincinnati Incorporated for 33 years...

Jul 21, 2024

Peggy Frances Davis, age 95, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on April 11, 1929, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the daughter of Glenn and Cleo (Goble) Bryant.

Peggy is survived by her children, James “Jim”, Debbie, Richard “Mouse”, and Mary.  Grandmother of 24, great-grandmother of 34, and great-great-grandmother of two....

Jul 5, 2024

Ronald Nelson Bennett, age 85, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, in Harrison, Ohio.  He was born the son of Selwyn and Leona (King) Bennett on September 29, 1938, in West Harrison, Indiana on Chappelow Ridge.

A Whitewater High School graduate, Ronald honorably served in the United States Navy and went on to...

Jul 2, 2024

Donald H. “Big Moose” Allen, age 80, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Batesville, Indiana. He was born the son of John and Anna (Seevers) Allen on September 25, 1943, in Batesville, Indiana.

A North Dearborn High School graduate, he was a boom truck operator for A&H for many years, Donald loved...

Jul 1, 2024

Deborah L. Kincannon, age 72, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, in Hamilton, Ohio. Born September 24, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Mills) Wood.

Deborah, a graduate from Regina High School in Cincinnati, owned and operated Debbie’s Dough & Doodles. Married Robert James Kincannon on May 29, 1970, in...

Jul 1, 2024

Diane Mae Jones, age 78, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, in Harrison, Ohio.  Born May 29, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of George and Pearl (Love) Brafford.

Diane married Thaddeus “Teddy” Jones on January 18, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Diane is survived by her loving son Ronald (Sue) Jones.  Grandmother...

Jun 26, 2024

Candy Blum Jansen, age 50, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Hamilton, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 9, 1973, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the daughter of Ernest “Butch” Lloyd and Beverley Rae (Stewart) Metcalf.

Candy, a 1993 Oak Hills High School graduate, married Jon Jansen on October 18, 2014, in Montgomery,...

Jun 23, 2024

Ernia Tompkins, age 93, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Harrison, Ohio.

She was born the daughter of Enoch and Vannatta (Williams) Osborn, on January 9, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and married the late Kenneth E. Tompkins on December 20, 1951, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Ernia is survived by her sons,...