Obituaries

Franklin "Andy" Benge

Franklin "Andy" Benge

Jul 28, 2019

Andy (Frank) Benge

Age 55, of Somerville, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 28, 2019.

He was born September 22, 1963 in Hamilton, to the late Franklin L. and Ruth (Martin) Benge.

In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his...

James F. Kirby

James F. Kirby

Jul 21, 2019

James F. Kirby

age 68, of Irvine, KY passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Ocala, Florida.

He was born February 18, 1951 in Cincinnati to Richard and Carrie (Campbell) Kirby.

He was a 1969 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and received his Master’s...

Jerry Lynn Crank

Jerry Lynn Crank

Jul 13, 2019

Jerry Lynn “Chip” Crank

Age 57, of Middletown, formerly of Camden, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019.

He was born August 27, 1961 in Hamilton, to the late Jerry L. and Nancy P. (Wyatt) Crank.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death...

Martha Louise (Hawkins)  Pierson

Martha Louise (Hawkins) Pierson

Jul 4, 2019

Martha Louise (Hawkins) Pierson

93, passed away at her daughter’s home in West Elkton on Thursday, July 4th.

She was born December 10, 1925 and grew up in Jacktown, Ohio, one of eight children.

She was a 1943 graduate of West Elkton High School, where she...

Paul "Andy" A. Buell

Paul "Andy" A. Buell

Jul 3, 2019

Paul “Andy” Buell

Age 60, of Camden, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

He was born September 23, 1958 in Hamilton to the late Paul C. and Doris A. (Edgar) Buell.

In additional to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his...

Drew Merrill

Drew Merrill

Jun 23, 2019

Drew Merrill

Age 76, of Gratis, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 23, 2019 after a courageous 15-year battle with cancer.

He was born August 3, 1942 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Fred and Mary (Blevins) Merrill.

In addition to his parents, Drew...

Vernor Delbert Gregory

Vernor Delbert Gregory

Jun 6, 2019

Vernor Delbert Gregory (65)

July 24, 1953 ~ June 6, 2019

Leaving his legacy of love behind, Tina Gregory; son, Gabriel Jacob Gregory I and his wife, Amy (Chappel) Gregory; two grandson’s that held his heartstrings, Gabriel Jacob Gregory II and Garrett Joseph Gregory; sister and best-friend, Mary Margaret Crank;...

Gary L. Settles

Gary L. Settles

Jun 6, 2019

Gary L. Settles

Age 68, of Somerville, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019.

He was born August 18, 1950 in Hamilton to the late William A. and Retha (Rose) Settles.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Rutherford Lakes; mother-in-law,...

Jerry Lee Gerber

Jerry Lee Gerber

Jun 5, 2019

Jerry Lee Gerber

Age 81, of Middletown, peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his home.

He was born November 24, 1937 in Middletown to his parents, Fred and Fearn (Winkle) Gerber.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Fred Gerber.

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Roger A. Wills

Roger A. Wills

May 30, 2019

Roger A. Wills

Age 69, of South Charleston, unexpectedly passed away at his home Thursday, May 30, 2019.

He was born October 19, 1949 in Cincinnati, to the late Grover Wills and Edith C. (Martin) Finnell.

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death...

Robert "Bob" S. Minor

Robert "Bob" S. Minor

May 19, 2019

Robert S. “Bob” Minor

Age 51, of Germantown, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 19, 2019.

He was born January 10, 1968 in Hamilton, to his parents, Robert Minor and Sandra Grill.

In addition to his parents, Bob is survived by his loving wife...

Thomas "Tim" Daniel Conway

Thomas "Tim" Daniel Conway

May 14, 2019

DISCLAIMER- We are NOT providing services for Mr. Conway.  This is information only.

Tim Conway, whose gallery of innocent goofballs, stammering bystanders, transparent connivers, oblivious knuckleheads and hapless bumblers populated television comedy and variety shows for more than half a century, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 85.

His death was...

Mossie A. (Asher)  Wilburn

Mossie A. (Asher) Wilburn

May 3, 2019

Mossie A. Wilburn

Age 72, of Portsmouth, formerly Camden, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019.

She was born June 23, 1946 in Roark, Kentucky to the late, John and Martha (Roark) Asher.

Mossie was preceded in death by her son, Gene Wagers, Jr.; parents, John and...

Joe L. Pierson

Joe L. Pierson

Apr 30, 2019

Joe L. Pierson

Age 71, of West Elkton, passed away suddenly after a short illness Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

He was born December 16, 1947 in Middletown, to his parents, Alfred and Martha Pierson.

Joe was preceded in death by his dad, Alfred.

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John M. Conner

John M. Conner

Apr 30, 2019

John M. Conner

Age 82, of Camden, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

He was born September 4, 1936 in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Luther and Elizabeth Conner.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his son,...

John B. McGuire III

John B. McGuire III

Mar 23, 2019

John B. “Sandy” McGuire III

Age 71 of Camden rejoined his wife Barb in the house of the Lord, Saturday March 23, 2019.

John was born November 28, 1947 in Middletown, Ohio to the late John and Leona (Porterfield) McGuire.

He is survived by daughters, Anita...

William J. Simpkins

William J. Simpkins

Mar 5, 2019

William J. “Wild Bill” Simpkins

Age 81, of Middletown, went to be at rest with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

He was born August 11, 1937 in Preble County to the late Goldia Amy (Shell) Simpkins.

In addition to his mother, William was preceded...

Carl David Wilburn

Carl David Wilburn

Mar 3, 2019

Carl David Wilburn

Age 61, of Camden, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019.

He was born October 10, 1957 in Hamilton to the late Clyde and Opal (Akers) Wilburn.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Nettie Salvia;...

Mike R. Roseberry

Mike R. Roseberry

Feb 24, 2019

Mike R. Roseberry

Age 47, of Middletown, suddenly passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

He was born September 24, 1971 in Hamilton to his parents, Rex and Judy Roseberry.

Mike was preceded in death by his dad, Rex.

He is survived...

Carl Wayne Hurley

Carl Wayne Hurley

Feb 13, 2019

Carl Wayne Hurley

Age 68, of Somerville, suddenly passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

He was born February 27, 1950 in Selma, Alabama to his parents, Victor R. and Arlene (Dillon) Hurley.

Carl was preceded in death by his father, Victor; and grandfather, Marshall H. Dillon....