Obituaries

Jan 16, 2024

Nancy Lee Charls, age 89, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2023, at Harrison Trails Health Campus in Harrison, Ohio.  Born April 10, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of William and Elsie (Billett) Sander.

Nancy a 1952 Western Hill High School graduate owned and operated Charls Affidavit Services in Cincinnati for many years.

Jan 15, 2024

Merlyn J. Boggs, age 85, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, in Batesville, Indiana.

Born the son of George and Rosie Boggs on July 31, 1938, in Cleves, Ohio, Merlyn proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean conflict, and then married Lois Hays on September...

Jan 10, 2024

Stephen A. Landfried, 68, passed away on January 10, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio, after a hard-fought battle with ALS. He is survived by his caring wife of 46 years, Nicki, son Daniel (Allison), 2 granddaughters Elizabeth and Josephine, and his mother, Mrs. Gertrude Borgen. He is also survived by his siblings and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was...

Jan 9, 2024

Roger W. Griffin, age 81, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born the son of Khernel and Marie (Wheatly) Griffin on March 31, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Roger became a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. He was a draftsman at Procter & Gamble and active with the Bop Club....

Jan 8, 2024

Brandon Joseph Beard, age 52, of New Trenton, Indiana, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2024, in Brookville, Indiana.  Born September 13, 1971, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the son of Thomas Gunter and Angela Beard.

Brandon, a self-employed carpenter, and roofer married Kimberly Bledsoe October 30, 2021, in Manchester, Indiana. Brandon was an avid musician and outdoorsman, enjoying...

Jan 7, 2024

Rev. Alfred Crisman, age 79, of Bright, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Cold Spring, Kentucky.

Born the son of William and Delphia (Watkins) Crisman on June 16, 1944, in Knightstown, Indiana. Rev. Alfred was a graduate of Manilla High School and married Judith Newman on September 29, 1962, in Rushville, Indiana.  He was...

Jan 6, 2024

Robert Haynes, Sr., age 80, of Bright, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Edgewood, Kentucky.  Born November 13, 1943, in Red Bank, Tennessee, the son of William and Pauline (Hill) Haynes.

Robert, a 1962 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, married Nancy Jo Carota on June 10, 1965, in Williamstown, Kentucky.  Robert worked for...

Jan 5, 2024

James M. “Jim” Marone, age 82, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born November 23, 1941, in Port Huron, Michigan, the son of Dominic and Marjorie (Streeter) Marone.

Married Cheryl Marsh on June 28, 1963.  Jim served his country proudly in the United States Navy.

Survived by his loving...

Jan 4, 2024

Cathy Hicks, age 71, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 12, 1952, in Melvin, Kentucky, the daughter of John and Joann (Johnson) Osborne.

Cathy, a 1970 William Henry Harrison High School graduate, married Bob Hicks December 31, 1979, in Miamitown, Ohio.  Cathy worked...

Jan 3, 2024

Thomas E. Welland, age 86, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Mt. Healthy, Ohio.  Born December 30, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of William and Lillian (Rechel) Welland.

Thomas worked as an estimator for Cincinnati Auto Auction for many years and later delivered auto parts for KOI in Harrison.

Survived...

Jan 1, 2024

Virginia S. “Jenny” Gassmann, age 64, of Cleves, Ohio, passed away January 1, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born April 1, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Harold Wallace and Joyce (Graham) Gullett.

Jenny married Rick Gassmann on December 22, 1977, in Harrison, Ohio.

Survived by her loving husband Rick Gassmann.  Mother of Jeremy “Jamie”...

Dec 30, 2023

Tina A. Turner, age 48, of Cleves, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born July 8, 1975, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Cecil and Nada Jane (Herald) Turner.

Tina is survived by her children Alyssa (Eric Widmer) May, Samantha (Chris Carnes) May, and Kyle Hicks. Grandmother of Nadalie and Skylar May. Also...

Dec 27, 2023

Darrel Earl Palmer, age 76, of Harrison, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born August 28, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Glen and Margaret (Keiffer) Palmer.

Darrel, a 1965 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, married Susan Burge September 6, 1969, at the United Methodist Church in Harrison, Ohio.  He...

Dec 22, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Smith, age 89 of Logan, Indiana passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born May 18, 1934, in Blue Hole, Clay County, Kentucky the son of James F. “Jimmy” and Rellia Gibson Smith.

Charlie married Elnora “Jeanie” Grubbs July 3, 1953, at Macedonia Christian Church in Okeana, Ohio.  ...

Dec 21, 2023

Kevin Robert Brock, age 52, of Bright, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, in Bright, Indiana.

Born the son of Doyle and Pamela (Lierman) on July 21, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was a graduate of Taylor High School.

Kevin is survived by his father, Doyle Brock, his longtime girlfriend Kim Haarmeyer, his...

Dec 19, 2023

Tracy Wayne Smith, age 50, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Harrison, Ohio.

He was born the son of Robert and Rita (Patterson) Smith on April 20, 1973, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley.

Tracy is survived by his parents...

Dec 13, 2023

Harold Bryant Brown, age 77, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on November 6, 1946 the son of Robert and Mildred “Millie” (Stahl) Brown in Hamilton, Ohio, Harold was a United States Army veteran and a Purple Heart recipient of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post...

Dec 12, 2023

Patricia Emge, age 86, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, in Batesville, Indiana.

Born on March 17, 1937, the daughter of Gordan and Viva (Scott) Irwin in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Patricia married Joseph Emge on November 22, 1957, in Norwood, Ohio and had recently celebrated 66 years of marriage.  She worked for the Hamilton...

Dec 12, 2023

Mitchell Lloyd Beck, age 69, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in Harrison, Ohio.

Born the son of Lloyd W. and V. Catherine (Wagle) Beck on July 23, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mitchell graduated from high school at Millersburg Military Institute and graduated from the University of Cincinnati receiving a Bachelor's degree.  He...

Dec 11, 2023

Valorie K. Tompkins, age 65, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born February 14, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Ernia (Osborn) Tompkins.

Valorie, a 1976 graduate of East Central High School, worked for JTM Bakery for many years.

Valorie is survived by her children Kendra...