All Obituaries

Ruby F. Adams of Morning Sun went home with our Lord on January 16, 2022, early Sunday morning surrounded by her family. She was born October 17, 1938 to the late Joseph and Myrtle (nee Van Winkle) Willard in Somerville, Ohio.  In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold L. Adams, and twin sons Ronald and Donald; sister Mildred Willard and brothers Joseph "Buddy" Willard, Jr., Stanley Willard and Robert (Betty) Willard; nephews...

BENNETT  Wilma “Jean”, age 97, of Lindenwald passed away on November 17, 2021, at her residence. She was born on November 19, 1923, in Hamilton to the late William and Bertha Morris. On March 16, 1940, she married Merle Simpson Bennett, he preceded her in death on June 6, 1992. Jean was a founding member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Fairfield, where she often helped in the kitchen. She had a love of gardening, flowers and vegetables. She made jams,...

Anne Baxter, born March 23, 1925 in Sacramento, California to Reverend James H. Wilson and Miriam Nolan Wilson (both deceased), died January 14, 2022 in McCullough Hyde Hospital in Oxford after a fall. Her maiden name was Nancy Wilson; her divorced spouse (deceased) was Dr. Paul W. Runge of Richmond, Indiana. They had five children: John Runge and Charles Runge (both deceased), Miriam Runge West of Richmond, Indiana, Carolyn Runge Gammerman of West Hartford, Connecticut, and Amy Runge...

LISA D. THOMAS JUNE 28, 1966 - JANUARY 12, 2022   Lisa was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents Mary (nee Young) and Floyd Lewis; devoted wife of Richard Thomas; beloved mother of Shannon Miller, Michelle (Fredy) Cortes and Jennifer (Dan) Finley; cherished grandmother of Jamey, Matthew, Andrew, Hayden, Gavin, Elizabeth, Caleb, Little Fredy and Mia; loving sister of Derwin (Connie) Lewis and Gary (Shirley) Lewis; dear sister-in-law of Joe (Carla) Thomas and Debbie (Steve) Garity;...

John Ray Graft was born to Alberta (nee Baumann) and Walter Graft on March 9, 1941 in Hamilton, Ohio. He is the devoted and adoring husband of Sue (nee Archer) Graft for fifty-three years; beloved father of the late Crystal Graft and Heather (Billy) Jones;  cherished grandfather of Steven (Stacy) Sams, Corey Sams, Ericka Cox, Chloe Jones (who has also served lovingly as caregiver for her grandparents) and Gage Jones and dear great-grandfather of Madalynn Cox, Christian Cox,...

Betty Mae Bass (nee Jones) Betty Mae Bass (nee Jones), age 81 passed away on January 11,2022. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 18, 1940 to the late Eugene and the late Irene Jones. On January 13, 1962, she married John Bass Jr, he preceded her in death on November 1, 2017. She was a beloved Mother to John Bass, Mark Bass, and Holly Penewit and a cherished Grandmother to Katie Bass and Emma Penewit. She left behind brother Tom Jones. Her other siblings Patty, Billy, and Bobby...

Elnah Elizabeth Glace passed away on January 11, 2022 and is now reunited with her husband, Vernon A. Glace. Elnah is the beloved mother of the late Margaret Ann Glace, Janet (the late Jerry) Francis, the late Judy Glace, Jerry (Mimi) Glace, Joyce (Larry) Burns, Joe (Carol) Glace, John (Barb) Glace, Jenny (Steve) Wade, Jeff (Renee) Glace; cherished grandmother of sixteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.  Elnah was a giving and...

Mona Jean Schwer Mona Jean (Martin) Schwer, age 89, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Covington, Kentucky on November 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine “Marge” (Bucher) Martin.  Mona was raised in her hometown and graduated from Holmes High School in Covington.  After meeting the love of her life, the late Arthur Edward Schwer, Jr., at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, they were wed...

Jo Ann was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky to Cordie (nee Pruitt) and Thurnie Harper on April 2, 1956. She is the beloved mother of Shawn Salyers, Nick (Karen) Salyers, Tyler (Nicole) Brooks and Logan (Gracie) Brooks; cherished grandmother of Harper, Bennett and Lyndi Salyers; survived by siblings Ernie (Kay) Harper, William (the late Charlene) Harper, Faye (the late Bob) Somma, John Harper and Frank (Janet) Harper; preceded in death by husband Ralph Michael Salyers and siblings...

John David Lambing, III  Fairfield - John David Lambing, III "Baby John". Cherished son of Jamie Vogel. Loving stepson of Joe Vogel. Dear brother of Tiffany (Marcus) Morris and Corey (Jacob) Talbott. Uncle of Lakayla, Malayah, Cameron, Dalis, Kingsley, Blayke, and Malakai. Grandson of Kay Woolum, Jim (Senora) Kohl, and John Lambing, Sr. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by his father, John Lambing Jr.; by his paternal grandmother,...