Obituaries

Oct 27, 2024

James Seldon Rankin, Jr., age 80, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in Bridgetown, Ohio. He was born the son of James and Adelaide (Duttle) Rankin on June 13, 1944, at Speers Memorial Hospital in Dayton, Kentucky.

He was baptized at Grace Methodist Church and graduated from Newport High School in 1962 where he played basketball,...

Oct 21, 2024

John “Jack” W. Kruetzkamp, age 86, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Kenwood, Ohio.

Born the son of John and Evangeline (Spare) Kruetzkamp on January 24, 1938, at Good Sam Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, he attended grade school at Blessed Sacrament, and received his high school diploma in 1956 at Covington Catholic.  ...

Oct 21, 2024

Mary Lou Prichard, age 94, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

She was born on February 26, 1930, the daughter of Edward and Lucille (Rousch) Andres in Cincinnati, Ohio. A high school graduate, she married Raymond Prichard and worked as an office clerk.

Mary Lou is survived by...

Oct 14, 2024

Vickie Lynn Newport, age 57, of West Harrison, passed peacefully at home on Monday, October 14, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born March 6, 1967, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ray and Trula (Robinson) Hall. On September 17, 1988, she became the wife of Brian Newport, and he survives. She had been employed at...

Oct 9, 2024

Dennis Lee Samson, age 77, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on August 30, 1947, the son of Emil and Mildred (Everhart) Samson in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A 1965 graduate of Western Hills High School, Dennis proudly served his country in the 4th Armored Division of the United...

Oct 7, 2024

Chevi Y. Curliss, age 84, of Colerain Township, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born the daughter of Walter and Louise (Reid) Cox on November 6, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she graduated from Taft High School and married her husband of 44 years, the late Jimmy H. Curliss, on February 1, 1978, in Cincinnati,...

Sep 26, 2024

Gregory “Greg” Spicer, age 55, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Brookville, Indiana. Born the son of Pleas Spicer and Barbara (Hays) Offill on March 30, 1969.

He is survived by his son, Kyle Spicer, mother, Barbara Offill, sister, Leslie Latta, and his aunt Brenda (Chuck) Winkelman.

Greg was preceded...

Sep 24, 2024

Benjamin “Ben” Louis Goodin, age 42, of Bright, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Florence, Kentucky.  He was born the son of Franklin Goodin and Cristi Stevens on January 31, 1982, in Oxford, Ohio. After high school, he received a CMPA college degree. He married Gabrielle Borgman on September 7, 2013, in Gulf Shores, Alabama and...

Sep 13, 2024

Patrick “Pat” Hemberger, age 88, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born the son of Earl and Christina (Hartl) Hemberger on October 2, 1935, in Plain, Wisconsin.

A 1953 graduate of Reedsburg High School, Pat married Lanita “Boots” Foss on February 22, 1966, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, and went...

Sep 10, 2024

James “Jim” French, age 84, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, surrounded by family in Dillsboro, Indiana.

He was born on February 25, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to James Elbert and Loretta (Blymeier) French and married Barbara Humpert on April 23, 1961. Jim worked in the beef and trucking industry most of...

Sep 4, 2024

Azana Kay Grace Trentman, age 18 months, of Manchester, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born the daughter of Austen Trentman and Shayna Wood on February 22, 2023, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Azana is survived by her loving parents, Austen Trentman and Shayna Wood, her paternal grandparents, Mike (Deirdre) Trentman, maternal grandparents,...

Sep 4, 2024

William “Bill” Taylor, age 76, of Cleves, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Bill was born January 29, 1948, in Charleston, West Virginia to John Albert and Hilda Taylor.

Bill, a 1965 graduate of South Charleston High School and later West Virginia University, worked as a Product...

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...