Obituaries

Charles R. Smitson (Rick), 66, passed away at home on October 13, 2023. He was born on December 30,1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Charles (Walt) and Zella Smitson.  Rick attended Withrow High School and graduated in 1975.  He married Diane on November 23, 2007 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He…...

Debbie Ruth Cavanaugh Brooks, age 61, a Montana girl who made friends everywhere she lived, passed away on October 15, 2023 after a six-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final days and friends called and travelled from near and far to say…...

Francis Lee Tranbarger, 86, passed away on October 6, 2023, in the comfort of his home. He was born on January 20, 1937, in Bedford, Iowa to the late John and Emma (Lucas) Tranbarger. Fran attended Corning High School and graduated in 1955. He married Evelyn Margis on December 27,…...

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Thomas Daniel Routte, 63 who entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 4, 2023 in Florence, KY. He was born on April 15, 1960 in Elizabethtown, KY.  He is preceded in death by his parents Captain Elize T. Routte, Jr. and…...

Etheline Faye Lynch, 79 of Newport, KY passed away September 29, 2023 at University Hospital. She is survived by her loving daughters Lora (Bob) Reardon and Peggy Lynch, grandchildren Tony, Adrian, Joey, Tyler, Krystal and Amber, great-grandchildren Sophia, Nikolai and Westen, brother Kenneth Tucker, sister Wanda (Mike) Lack, nephews Jeff,…...

Gretchen Anne Norman (nee Miller) age 81, of Milford, OH passed away on September 18, 2023, after a long illness. Beloved wife of E. Rowley Elliston. Devoted mother of Suzanne Norman (Matthew Bittner), Michael Norman (Colette Conway), Michelle Watson (Timothy), Christopher Norman (Kathleen), Gregory Vazquez-Norman (Jennifer), stepmother to William Elliston,…...

Leroy Whitehead passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2023  at age 85.  He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death.  He is survived by his beloved wife Ruth Whitehead, devoted father of Machelle Spegal and Bryan Whitehead (Terri), and devoted stepfather to Dave (Lori), Tom (Barb)…...

Cincinnati lost an important contributor to the arts community. Barbara Lee Young (Buck), 89, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on September 16, 2023, from natural causes. Barbara’s love affair with the art world began with her first box of crayons and continued with a few stops for 70 plus years.…...

Kenneth Wayne Conner, 68, passed away on September 11, 2023, at Home. He was born on 12/22/1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Curtis and Margaret Conner. He worked as an electrician for 35 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching the Bengals and Reds and spending time with…...

Richard W. Clark, 63 of Dry Ridge, KY (formerly Newport), passed away September 12, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He is survived by his loving children Lisa (Tony) Epperson, Richard “Charlie” Clark and David Clark, 5 grandchildren Serina Epperson, Chloe Clark, Breahna Clark, Bella Clark and David Clark, brother…...