Obituaries

Dylan Tyler McNamara

Dylan Tyler McNamara

Apr 19, 2025

Dylan Tyler McNamara

30, of Camden, suddenly passed away due to a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

He was born September 5, 1994, in Cincinnati, to his parents, Tina (Steele) and the late David McNamara.

In addition to his dad, Dylan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Connie and David McNamara.

He is survived by his children, Landon, Brantley,...

Garry A. Brooks, Sr.

Garry A. Brooks, Sr.

Apr 16, 2025

Garry A. Brooks, Sr.

76, of Somerville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

He was born February 13, 1949, in Cincinnati, to the late Herbert A. and Anna (Wiggins) Brooks.

In addition to his parents, Garry was preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Nulph; granddaughter, Sienna Nulph; step daughter, Karen Rider; and siblings, Betty, Lydia, Florence, Pearl, George,...

Sandra Lee Ferguson

Sandra Lee Ferguson

Apr 12, 2025

Sandra Lee Ferguson

78, of Camden, was called Home by God to end her suffering, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

She was born November 24, 1946, in Hamilton, to the late McCager B. and Rachel M. (Chaney) Robertson.

In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her siblings, Reggie Robertson, Verneda Rader, Janet Hall, and Marvin Robertson.

She is survived by...

Lena E. Longworth-Johnson

Lena E. Longworth-Johnson

Apr 10, 2025

Lena E. Longworth-Johnson

87, of Gratis, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 10, 2025.

She was born April 26, 1937, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to the late Arthur W. and Ethel V. (Phillips) Richardson.

In addition to her parents, Lena was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Longworth; son, Ritchie Longworth; siblings, Marysue Stark, Ancil Paul Richardson, and Edgar Blaine...

Mike McCain

Mike McCain

Apr 6, 2025

Mike McCain

60, of Camden, passed away, Sunday, April 6, 2025.

He was born May 5, 1964, in Dayton, to the late Morris “Pancho” and Mary Ann (Decker) McCain.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Missy Dillman; sister, Marsha Brown; and infant sister, Margaret McCain.

He is survived by his daughter, Nikki (Danny) Miller; son, Gary (Brianna)...

Garry Kent Matthews

Garry Kent Matthews

Mar 16, 2025

Garry K. Matthews, age 66, of Jeffersonville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 22, 1958, in Xenia, Ohio, to his parents Roy and Beverly Matthews, Garry's life was marked by love and dedication to his family and passions. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Terry A. Stephen

Terry A. Stephen

Mar 13, 2025

Terry A. Stephen

82, of Fairhaven, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, March 13, 2025.

She was born March 5, 1943, in Hamilton, to the late Roy and Ruby L. (Deason) Keaton.

In addition to her parents, Terry was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruby Tucker, Phyllis Ingram, and Barbara Moreland; and her husband’s parents, Kenny and Freda Stephen.

She...

Ernest "Buddy" Root

Ernest "Buddy" Root

Mar 9, 2025

Ernest “Buddy” Root

74, of Camden, passed away, Sunday, March 9, 2025.

He was born September 3, 1950, in Hamilton, to the late Ernest “Bud” J. and Edna M. (Neanover) Root.

In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Katherine Howard and Della Marie Feix.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Beverly D. Root;...

Dudley W. Lovely

Dudley W. Lovely

Mar 2, 2025

Dudley W. Lovely (November 12, 1938) passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the age of 86. Dudley was born in Jeffersonville, Kentucky on November 12, 1938 to the late J. Paul and Pauline Lovely (Glover) before they moved to Ohio. 

Dudley is survived by his wife, Eva Lovely, his son, Michael (Andrea) Lovely, his grandson, Lawton (Amber) Lovely,...

Melodie A. Hartman

Melodie A. Hartman

Feb 24, 2025

Melodie A. (Estep) Hartman

69, of Hanover Township, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 24, 2025.

She was born October 12, 1955, in Hamilton, to Charles J. “Pops” and Helen M. (Knapp) Estep.

Melodie was preceded in death by her dad and brother, Clayton Estep.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Daniel Hartman; children, Michelle (Oak) McKean, Lanette...

Connie S. Brown

Connie S. Brown

Feb 11, 2025

Connie S. (Pettus) Brown

69, of Camden, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 

She was born May 17, 1955, in Middletown, to the late Edward L. and Norma L. (Kelley) Pettus.

In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Brown.

She is survived by her sons, William and Josh (Amber) Brown; and numerous...

William "Bill" O. Tyler

William "Bill" O. Tyler

Feb 5, 2025

William “Bill” Tyler

58, of Camden, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

He was born February 1, 1967 to the late Tom and Kay (Kollman) Tyler.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Schnapp.

He is survived by his sister, Karen (Ron) Clark; nieces and nephew, Sherri Michaud, Adam (Bonnie) Clark, Shawna Clark,...

Verna J. King

Verna J. King

Feb 1, 2025

Verna J. King

73, of Camden, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025.

She was born on August 5, 1951, in Middletown, to the late Vernon and Marcea (Gray) King.

In addition to her parents, Verna was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Matthew King; and niece, Lilly King.

She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie (Tony) Caudill; grandsons, Chase (Dina) Caudill and...

Christi N. House

Christi N. House

Feb 1, 2025

Christi House

44, of Camden, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her mom, Denise Morris; maternal grandma, Bernice Powell; and fur-babies, Charlie, Lucy, Oakley, and Spike.

Christi is survived by her husband of 13 years, Chip House; children, Emma Weber, Jackson Weber, Paige House, Isabella Adkins, and Addyson House; sister, Paige Price; brothers; special friends, Kimbre...

Bonnie J. Baker

Bonnie J. Baker

Feb 1, 2025

Nov. 5, 1953   Bonnie J. Baker   Feb. 1, 2025

Bonnie Jean Baker (71) of Camden, Ohio, previously of Rittman, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, on February 1, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rick; two sons, David and Jeffery. Bonnie leaves behind her son, Ricky (Robin); two daughters, Holly (Zach) Walters and LeAnn (Doug) Baker; and two...

Betty Weyand

Betty Weyand

Jan 27, 2025

Betty Weyand

71, of Camden, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025.

A memorial service will be held Monday, February 3 at 6PM at First Southern Baptist Church, 35 N. Liberty Street, Camden, with Pastor Greg Jackson officiating.

Helen J. Whitesell

Helen J. Whitesell

Jan 21, 2025

Helen J. (Steele) Whitesell

82, of Camden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Helen was born August 26, 1942, to the late Everett E. and Hazel M. (Widau) Steele. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Donald L. Whitesell; son Ty (Kim) Whitesell, of Louisville, KY; and daughter Susan (Tim) Kieffer,...

Terrie L. Gardner

Terrie L. Gardner

Jan 19, 2025

Terrie L. Gardner

72, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 19, 2025.

She was born May 14, 1952, in Middletown, to the late Robert and Mary E. (Lyons) Taylor.

In addition to her parents, Terrie was preceded in death her grandson, Toby Gardner; son-in-law, Rob Lane; granddaughter, Nikki Lane; and beloved pet, Maxie.

She is survived by her children, Tim...

Kelly A. Raney-Wilson

Kelly A. Raney-Wilson

Jan 18, 2025

Kelly A. Raney-Wilson

56, of Camden, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 18, 2025.

She was born December 27, 1968, in Middletown, to Jim E. and Sheila G. (Brewer) Raney.

Kelly was preceded in death by her mother; Sheila and her daughter; Katelyn Audra Wilson.

She is survived by her father; Jim Raney, daughter; Kassy (Maurel) Simon, siblings; Steve (Cathy) Raney, Jamie...

Joyce R. Kelley

Joyce R. Kelley

Jan 10, 2025

Joyce R. (Arrowood) Kelley

80, of Middletown, went Home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 10, 2025.

She was born May 26, 1944, in West Middletown, to the late James G. and Pearl J. (Lawson) Arrowood.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Gerald Kelley; and siblings, Hallibe McGuire, James Arrowood, Gary Arrowood,...