All Obituaries

Michele J. ‘Micki’ Henshaw, devoted mother of Shana J. (Todd) Simpson of Clarksville, Maryland and Rena S. Winkler of Cincinnati, Ohio.  Loving grandmother of Jesse (James), Seth, Ethan (Maddi), Max, Janie and Rose and great-grandchildren Eleanore and Perseus. Dear sister of Danny (Rita) Smith of Vevay, Indiana, David (Tamara) Smith of Milford, Ohio, Chris (Linda) Smith of East Lansing, Michigan, Kevin (Tina) Smith of Kentucky and the late Karen ‘Suzy’ (Byrd)...

Dona Mae Bussell (nee Richmond), beloved wife for 40 years of the late Tony Lee Bussell.  Devoted mother of Patricia A. (John) Collins, Regina G. (Michael) Eubank and Eugene E. and Robert P. Bussell, all of Cincinnati, her late sons, Tony L. (Kim of Cincinnati) Bussell and James E. Bussell and infant daughter, Dona Sue Bussell. Loving grandmother of Kevin, James Jr., John, Joshua, Rebecca, Andrea and her 5 great-grandchildren, Ernie Jr., Andrew, Carli, Audrey and Alaina. Dear sister of...

Herbert L. Bell Jr., beloved father of Corey A. Bell, Adam P. Bell and Evan M. Bell, all of Cincinnati. Dear brother of Marcia Long of Florida Charles Bell of Kentucky, and Lauren Dardeen of  Texas. Also survived by his children’s mother, Sharon (nee Paris) Bell of Cincinnati.  Preceded in death by his parents, Herbert L. Bell Sr. and Mae A. (nee Leach) Bell. Herbert graduated from Colerain High School and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era from...

Pat Schloemer (nee Delany) passed away on March 13, 2024, age 94 years,10 months. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald (Slim) R. Schloemer for 45 years. Cherished daughter of the late Lucile Iliff Delany and Daniel Delany, Sr.  Loving mother of Daniel R. Schloemer (Diana), Ann Manley (Clifford), Mary Krummen (Richard), Donald J. Schloemer, and Michael P. Schloemer (the late Michael D. Gillispie). The loving grandmother of Daniel (Danny) R. Schloemer II (Jessica), Matthew August...

Mark S. Propheter, beloved son of Janet and the late Vernon Lawhorn.  Dear brother of Allen Lawhorn and Darrin Lawhorn, both of Cincinnati and Juanene Wong of Harrison, Ohio.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Diamond Oaks.  He passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2024; Mark was 64 years old. A private memorial service is being planned by the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Freestore...

Marilyn K. Knollman, beloved wife for 44 years of the late Paul M. Knollman.  Devoted mother of Jeffrey M. (Jen) and Matthew B. (Sandy) Knollman, both of Cincinnati.  Loving grandmother of Kaylé (Bryson) Hessler, Shelby Knollman, Samantha Knollman, Maddie and Derek Hampson and great-grandchild, Harper Hope. Dear sister of the late Albert B. ‘Mike’ Sieve. Also survived by her many nieces, nephews, neighbors and many, many friends.  Preceded in death by her...

Deborah A. Prosser, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Prosser.  Devoted mother of Nicole H. (Joey) Goller of Covington, Kentucky.  Also survived by her boyfriend, David Britt.  Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest ‘Rocky’ and Margaret ‘Daisy’ Laine. Deborah attended Western Hills High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Cincinnati.  She was employed in the banking industry for over 30 years, and most...

John Gerald ‘Jerry’ Besser, beloved husband for 26 years of Neaoma Besser.  Devoted father of Michael E. Besser and the late Jennifer A. Besser.  Loving grandfather of Gabriel, David and Daniel.  Also preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Besser and Ruby Besser. Jerry attended Taylor High School and received his degree from the University of Cincinnati.  He worked for over 30 years as a wire splicer for Cabling Specialists, West Chester, Ohio. ...

Dustin H. Bolen, beloved husband of Kimberly D. Hyden.  Devoted father of James H. (Chasity) Bolen, Joshua D. (Kiersten) Bolen, Jennifer A. (Brandon Sammons) Bolen and Hannah K. Hyden, all of Cincinnati.  Loving grandfather of Novaleigh, Aiden, Levi and Jayden.  Dear brother of Mistie L. Kleiman, Jenna N. Bolen, Erik L. Bolen, Kyle P. Bolen, all of Cincinnati and Brandon K. Bolen of Hamilton, Ohio.  Caring son of Yvonne Reeves of Marana, Arizona.  Also survived by...

Shelby Carpenter, devoted father of Mistie L. (Ben Moorman) Kleiman. Loving grandfather of Lilly, Elaina, James, Joshua and Jennifer.  Dear brother of Jackie Lauderback and Clem Carpenter, both of Cincinnati and the late Shirley Torello, Gary Davis and Jimbo Davis.  Also survived by his niece Karen Lauderback and his nephews Jimmy Davis and Jason Allen.  Preceded in death by his parents Ernest L.A. and Hazel Carpenter and his niece Paula Sponaugle. Shelby was a welder for...