Obituaries

Sara E. Meadows

Sara E. Meadows

Nov 1, 2026

Sara Elizabeth Meadows beloved significant other of Ernesto Meza. Loving mother of Kiara Wright, Jayre Meza, Everly Meza, Britney Meza and stepmom of Jason Meza. Adored daughter of Jennifer (the late Steve) Meadows. Cherished sister of Stefanie George, Christopher George, Karie (Brandon) Webster and the late Steven Meadows. Sara was also survived by many other family and friends. She passed...

Jim D. Ring

Jim D. Ring

Oct 18, 2026

Jim Ring, beloved husband of Margaret (nee Bley) for 54 years. Loving father of Bill Ring, Joe (Jamie) Ring and Katie (Bryan) Martin. Adored grandfather of Elliott and Nora Martin. Dear brother of John (Mary Pam) Ring, Jeff Ring and the late Ed (Judy) Ring. Passed away on Sunday, October 18th at the age of 82. Jim proudly served as...

Mary Katherine Henderlight

Mary Katherine Henderlight

Oct 12, 2026

Mary Katherine Henderlight (nee Buscema). Beloved wife of Michael Henderlight for 41 years. Devoted mother of Adam (Maggie) & Jacob (Abbie) Henderlight. Cherished Nona of Bentley, Braeden & James Henderlight. Caring sister of Phillip Buscema, Helen Buscema, Joann Kidwell, Julie Berry & Joe Buscema. Also survived by numerous other family & friends. Mary met her Lord & Saviour face to...

Arthur Bruce Sams

Arthur Bruce Sams

Oct 10, 2026

Arthur beloved husband of the late Donna Sams, loving father of Bruce Sams, cherished grandpa of Bruce Sams, dear brother of Janice (Ezekiel) Couch and his fur baby Pappy. Passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the age of 75. Graveside Services will be private.

Lenard "Ralph" Stewart

Lenard "Ralph" Stewart

Oct 4, 2026

Lenard "Ralph" Stewart. Beloved husband of Brenda Stewart (nee Philpot) for 63 years. Devoted father of Linda (Thomas) Meece & Matthew "Jason" (Katie) Stewart. Cherished Grandpa "Pappaw" of Zachary & Haley Meece and Alex, Tori, A.J., Logan, Tyler & Lizzie Stewart. Loving brother of Dora Berry & the late Lee Hill, Edward Stewart & infant twins, Jimmy & Virgina Stewart....

Mildred Kay Collins

Mildred Kay Collins

Sep 30, 2026

Mildred Kay Collins (née Hosterman), affectionately known to all as "Grandma Kay” and “Sweet Kay," passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the age of 83.

Kay was the beloved wife of the late Tom Sowder and the late Jerry Collins. She was the devoted mother of Shellie Sowder, loving stepmother to David Collins (Joe Nino Rivas) and Clint...

James M. Weingartner

James M. Weingartner

Sep 27, 2026

WEINGARTNER. James M. "Jim". Beloved husband of Joanne L. Weingartner (nee Rece) for 60 years. Devoted father of James G. (Patty) & David M. (Paula) Weingartner. Cherished grandfather of Eric (Michele), Dan (Beth), Brady (Sam) & Austin (Morgan) Weingartner. Caring great grandfather of Landon, Elaina, Zakary, Madeline, Camden, Macyn & Nora. Caring brother of the late Carol Trocher. Passed away...

Andrew Kleschick

Andrew Kleschick

Sep 26, 2026

All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. - St. Francis Assissi

Andrew William Kleschick, 33, of Cincinnati, passed away on September 26, 2026, at peace in his home.

Born in Indianapolis on August 6, 1993, to William Kleschick and Leslie Bjelk, he graduated from North Central High School, where he ran cross-country and played percussion...

Polly Ann Lamb

Polly Ann Lamb

Sep 26, 2026

Polly Ann (nee Eads) beloved wife of the late Rufus Lamb, loving mother of Jeannie (Don) Paul and the late Paul Lamb, adored grandmother of Kelly (Jon) Morgan, Ashley (Gillan) Paul and Don (Valerie) Paul III, cherished great grandmother of Nick and Abi Morgan, Grayson and Colson Wolf and Serenity Daniels. Passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the...

James "Jim" Dawson

James "Jim" Dawson

Sep 18, 2026

James Edward Dawson. "Jim" Devoted husband of Rebecca Dawson (nee Timerding). Beloved father of Jessica (Eric) Payne, Heather Timerding, Rhonda Gilliam, Jimmy (Rocky) Byington & the late Jamie Timerding & Joey Dawson. Cherished Papaw of 9 & 2 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Tracey Miller & Jackie Dawson & preceded in death by other siblings. Loving brother-in-law of many. Caring...

Charlotte Ann Johnson

Charlotte Ann Johnson

Sep 15, 2026

Charlotte Ann Johnson was born in Furman Alabama on May 2, 1951 to Meak and Catherine Calaway. Later, her family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where she attended Cincinnati Public Schools and graduated from Hughes High School.

After graduating from High School she met L. C. Johnson, Jr. After a few years, L. C. and Charlotte united in matrimony and were married...

Michael L. Reed

Michael L. Reed

Aug 24, 2026

Michael Reed, 77, of New Richmond, formerly of Norwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Michael was the loving husband of Candace (nee Rowe), with whom he shared more than 50 wonderful years of marriage. He was the adored father of Phil (Emily), Patrick (Abby), and Christopher Reed, and the cherished grandfather of Lauren, Lila, Everett, Lucy, and Ethan....

Ronald A. Coy

Ronald A. Coy

Aug 20, 2026

Ronald A. Coy. Beloved husband of the late Judith Coy (nee Baker). Loving father of Mike, Robert, Ronnie & the late Charles Coy. Cherished grandpa of Charlie, Tyler, Michael, Robert, Joseph, Austin, Ilian, Angelina, Benjamin, Daxton, Evie & James. Caring great-grandpa of Everleigh, Lawson, Rowan, Mike, Bryson, Everly, Presley & Jaxson. Dear brother of Lynetta (Kenneth) Weber. Passed away August...

Michael R. Weitlauf

Michael R. Weitlauf

Aug 10, 2026

Michael R. Weitlauf beloved husband of Sharolet Weitlauf (nee Gray) for 35 years. Devoted father of Timothy (Emily) & Nicholas (the late Mindy) Weitlauf, Cathy (Steve) Fitch and the late Randy (Pam) Weitlauf. Loving stepfather of Gary (Tiffany) Steeley & Michelle Haigis. Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Tyler), Brittany, Sean (Shelly), Jared (Shannon), Kristina, Kelly, Nick Jr. (Molly), Mikey, Samantha (Alex),...

Twila Faye Blakley

Twila Faye Blakley

Jul 28, 2026

Twila F. Blakley. (nee Quick). Beloved wife of the late J.U. Blakley. Devoted mother of Deborah (Lee) Schurgast, Michael (the late Sandy) Blakley, Anthony Blakley, Beverly (Steve) Jones and the late Richard Alan Blakley. Cherished grandmother of Larry Schurgast (Rachel), Jeffrey Schurgast (Melody), Nicole Taylor, Jennifer Stonecipher (Gideon), Rachel Reeder (Luke), Steven Jones, Tyler Jones (Sarina) and Angel Boyajian (Roy)....

Anthony "Tony" Thomas Hooks

Anthony "Tony" Thomas Hooks

Jul 26, 2026

Tony passed away peacefully at Jewish Hospital in Kenwood after fighting several health issues and his heart simply could take no more. 

He was the deeply loved husband of Diane Hooks (nee Centers). They were married on August 26, 2017 and had been one another’s constant love and soul mate for 27 years. 

Tony was born in Mt. Adams to Rebecca J....

Wayne Dawes

Wayne Dawes

Jul 13, 2026

Wayne E. Dawes, beloved husband of Jane Dawes (née Cornett), passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by his loving family.

Wayne was the devoted father of the late Angela (Gianluigi Demari) Dawes, Francine (Dallas) Turner and Randy (Sarina) Dawes. He was the cherished Papaw of Alyssa, Alyson, Zachary, Cameron, Jaxon, Brooklynn, and Peyton,...

David W. Rains

David W. Rains

Jul 3, 2026

David William Rains, beloved husband of Janice (nee Smallwood) of 49 years, loving father of Michael, Billy and Heather Rains, adored grandpa of Cailin (Ricky) Young and Dylan Rains, caring great grandpa of Lyla, Lucas and Landon, cherished son of Jean and the late Norman Rains, dear brother of Debbie (David) Eichert, Darlene (Dan) Caudill and Danny (Sonya) Rains. Also...

Joe Hurt

Joe Hurt

Jun 22, 2026

Joe Hurt. Beloved father of Jennifer (Christopher) Hicks. Cherished Papaw of Alisha Lowenstein, Taylor (James) Ross and Kayla (Kevin) Cannon. Adored great grandpa of Joseph James Ross & Isaac Liam Ayres. Loving brother of Steve (Debbie) Hurt, Betty (the late Ed) Greene & Dan (April) Hurt. Caring son of the late Arvol Hurt & Maureen Isaacs (nee Johnson). Also survived...

Wayne Carlton Hensley

Wayne Carlton Hensley

Jun 8, 2026

Wayne Carlton devoted husband of the late Rhoda. Beloved father of Christine (Ed) James, the late Wayne (Dawn) Hensley, Tom Hensley, Nancy (Dennis) Howard, Rob Hensley, Kevin Hensley, Keith (Erin) Hensley. Cherished grandfather of Ed & Alex James, Maddy (Clint) Spaeth, Kelsey (Gage) Price, Briannah, Kasen, Kaden, Alayna, Howard, Ali Hensley, Baylee & Brooklynn Hensley & Eliza Hensley. Adored great...