All Obituaries

John “Stacy” Grubbs, of Bright, Indiana passed away on July 28, 2021, at the age of 51. Stacy was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on October 8, 1969, to Larry and Patsy (nee Hahn) Grubbs. He studied computer technology at Cincinnati State Community College and worked as a computer analyst. Later, he followed his passion becoming a boat builder for Chris-Craft Boats. Stacy loved sports, especially basketball and the Boston Celtics. He was an avid video gamer and an incredible pool...

James “Jim” Daniel Bunnell, of Miamitown, Ohio passed away July 21, 2021, at the age of 92. Jim was born in Miamitown, Ohio on October 15, 1928, to William and Elsie (nee Fehlman) Bunnell. He founded James Bunnell, Inc. a sand and gravel company. He also launched other business ventures in Arizona and Ohio. Jim enjoyed traveling, especially in his motor home. He had traveled the world and truly enjoyed life with his family and friends. Those left to treasure his memory are his...

James Allen Donaldson, 78, of Lexington, Kentucky died peacefully on July 20, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Bluegrass Hospice Care after a long arduous battle with health issues. A man of solid conviction and personal integrity, Jim was indeed the pilot of his life. With eternal optimism and sheer determination (and a wee touch of stubbornness), he stayed true to his course until the end. Jim was born on December 31, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Inez Eloise (Dody) and James Lester...

Ronal Nixon, of Sayler Park, passed away on July 18, 2021 at the age of 82.  He was born in Harrison, Ohio on April 2, 1939 to Walter and Betsy (nee Cliff) Nixon.  He was a foreman for the Kopp Turkey Plant in Harrison.  He married Linda Lyons on January 10, 1989 and they were blessed with 3 children: Adam, Justin and Jason.  He loved fishing with friends and his grandchildren on his pontoon boat.  Ronal enjoyed traveling with his wife Linda.  They traveled all...

Mary Kay (nee Morra) Coombs, of Cincinnati, passed away on July 16, 2021, at the age of 75. She was born on March 25, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Joseph and Catherine “Kate” (nee Mangano) Morra. She retired after a long career at Procter & Gamble. Mary Kay loved to travel. She traveled all over the world creating memories with family and friends on many trips over the years. She had a great laugh, you just never wanted to get her laughing too hard. Being full blooded...

Thomas Thomson, of Harrison, passed away on July 16, 2021, at the age of 59.  Thomas was born in Kilwinning, Scotland on August 19, 1961, to George and Agnes (Mclean Malcomson) Thomson.  He worked as a Master Welder in a steel mill in Scotland and moved to the United States in his 20’s.  After coming to the US, he was injured and could no longer be a welder, so he started working at a nursing home.  It was always funning to see...

Janet M. Osgood, of Whitewater Township, passed away on June 29, 2021 at the age of 85.  She was born on July 18, 1935 to Stanley and Marie (nee Teuschler) Osgood.  She enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds. Never wanted to physically go to a game, because she said she could see it better on her TV.  During this past year she watched reruns of old games. Janet also enjoyed cross stitching, playing cards, and shopping. She loved her family and visits from...

Irene (née Purdum) Obrecht Estes of West Harrison, IN passed away on June 29,2021 at the age of 92.  She was born on January 2, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Homer S. and Ada Lee (Selsor) Purdum.  She was the loving wife of the late Chester Jacob Obrecht and the late Donald Lee Estes.  Beloved mom of Chester ‘Alan’ (the late Annie) Obrecht; bonus mom of Donna (the late Ken) Stothfang, Rick (Gail) Estes, & Cathy (Doug) Hammond.  Dear grandma of 9...

On June 27, 2021 Barbara (Waples) Blair, a lovely lady with a welcoming smile and the gift to gab, passed away at her home in Liberty, Indiana.  She was born on June 10, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Alice (nee Jenkins) Waples. Barbara was a social butterfly that was meant to be a receptionist at Carew Tower in Cincinnati.  She knew everyone and if you went to lunch with her she would stop to give acquaintances hugs.  Before working at the Carew Tower, she ran a daycare in...

Charles "Pocky" William Moak, 80, Naples, Florida joined his wife in heaven on June 18, 2021. Charles was born in the small town of Mt. Vernon, Ky to his mother, Gertrude Holcomb, and his father, Frank William Moak. As a child, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. He met his sweetheart in high school and entered in the Army soon after. When he returned from his military duty, Charles began his life-long career as an electrician for Monsanto. For thirty-seven years he worked endlessly to...