Herbert Alton-Morgan, 84, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013. Mr. Morgan was born August 14, 1928 in Sterling Township to the late Harry and Louella Morgan. On July 2, 1949 he married Geraldine Malott. Formerly employed at White’s Chair Factory in Williamsburg he also served in the U.S. Army from 1952 – 1954. He was [ Read More ]

William Joseph DeVito, 68, of Union Township, died Feb. 22. DeVito retired from Ford Motor Company after 38 years and was a 32nd degree Mason. DeVito is survived by his wife Cheryl DeVito, children Denice (Dale Keys) DeVito, William (Shelly Wall) DeVito, Christopher (Tonya) and Richard (Elizabeth Cross) DeVito, grandchildren Christopher, Taylor and Dakota DeVito [ Read More ]

Richard Payton, 78, died March 1. Payton is survived by his wife Eleonore Payton, children Susan Payton, Kenny Payton, Billy (Kay) Payton, Beth (Bill) Smith, Denise Payton, Richard (Vicky) Payton, Mat (Milly) Bassett, Ronny Bassett, Stan (Tina) Bassett, Tommy Durbin, Lisa Durbin and Heidi (Mike) Durbin, 36 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren, siblings Shellie Payton, Joann [ Read More ]

Sheila Vanover, 55, of New Richmond, died March 1. Vanover is survived by her siblings Donna Jackson and Bobby Meadows and Larry Ball and nephew Dylan Hacker. Memorial gathering 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. services March 11 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia.

Jo Harrison, of Pierce Township, died Feb. 28. Harrison is survived by her children Kip (Joe) Iannelli, Douglas (Connie) Harrison and Toni (Joe) Wendel, companion Harry Peeno, grandchildren Jason (Mirriam) Speigel, Josh and Elizabeth Iannelli and Ashley and Billy Wendel, great-grandchildren Bo Harrison and Tristan Speigal and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. She is [ Read More ]

Helen Norris Lance, 82, formerly of Hamersville, died Feb. 14. Lance graduated from The Ohio State University with bachelors and masters degrees in music education. She was a long time voice and piano instructor. She is survived by her son Mark Lance, daughter-in-law Amy Hubbard, grand-daughter Emma Lance, sister Joyce Klopfstein and friend John Lyons. [ Read More ]

Patricia Parker, 57, of Williamsburg, Pike Township and Brown County, died Feb. 22 in Williamsburg. Parker worked for Ethicon. She is survived by her husband Clyde Parker, son Todd, granddaughter Kayla Parker, siblings Terry, Tom and Bud Carter and Donna Hults. She was preceded in death by her father Edwin Carter, mother Virginia Pearson and [ Read More ]

Joyce Chatteron, 80, of Bethel, died Feb. 22. Chatteron is survived by her daughter Debbie (Dennis) Calhoun, grandchildren Nicole Conners-Mays, Shawna Conners, Bryan Calhoun and Tyler Calhoun, great-grandchildren Timothy Dillon, Andrew Joseph and Luke Alexander, siblings Velma, Naomi, Linda (John) and Gerald (Carol). She was preceded in death by her parents Kermit and Gladys Earles, [ Read More ]

Michael McNeill, 56, of Middletown, formerly of Clermont County, died Feb. 23. McNeill is survived by his fiance Ginny Greene, siblings Judith McNeill Martin and Patricia McNeill Knetsch. He was preceded in death by his brother Edward “Ned” McNeill Jr. Services 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at Milford First United Methodist Church.

Colleen Minardi, 66, of Amelia, died March 1. Minardi was a loyal employee of Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield for 30 years and was a proud member of the 8th Grade Mother’s Club. She is suvived by her children Robert (Sally) Minardi, Brian (Michelle) Minardi, grandchildren Abby, Jordan, Jensen and Max and sister Mary Ann Wheeler. [ Read More ]