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The community lost a source of light on Sunday, October 23, 2022 when Adam J. Nagle passed away at home. A master educator, Adam taught humanities to his beloved seventh and eighth graders at Challenge Magnet School where he served as the middle school social studies coordinator. He inspired students to think creatively, grow as collaborators, challenge their own thinking, participate in respectful, high-level discourse, and share their voices. His classroom was a safe space for students to take risks and explore new perspectives. He was warm, approachable, and supportive of all students. He was loved and respected by colleagues, students, and families. Adam was born on April 5, 1982 in...

Michael "Mike" McQueen, age 69 of Sevierville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 13, 2022. Mike was born in Hamilton, Ohio, and worked for Champion International Paper for more than 30 years. He moved to the Smoky Mountains in 2002 and opened American Mountain Rentals on January 1, 2003, from which he retired in 2015. Mike was a member of First Baptist Church, Sevierville, where he was active in the Helping Hands Ministry, the choir and was instrumental in establishing Guest Services for the church. He was also active in mission work and enjoyed sharing the gospel both at home and abroad. He was preceded in death by his father Hiram J. McQueen, mother Sarah McQueen...

Mr. Gale Alvin Giles born on February 13, 1936 in Hamilton Ohio died peacefully on July 9, 2022 in Northampton, Massachusetts. Gale spent his youth growing up in Hamilton, Ohio before going off to college to prepare for a long career in education. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. Gale proceeded to become a Spanish Professor. He thoroughly enjoyed his teaching career which included time at the Hackley School in Tarrytown, NY and at the Wilbraham and Monson Academy in Wilbraham, MA. Following his retirement from education he settled down in Northampton, MA. Gale enjoyed traveling, foreign cultures, reading, and art. He was predeceased by his parents, Earlston M. Giles, Sr...

Helen June Schuster, 95, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on June 29, 2022. She was born on December 2, 1926 in Hamilton, Ohio. She enjoyed ball room dancing, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Mike) Mansfield ; 2 grandchildren, Brian (Sarah) Mansfield and Kim (Matt) Good; 5 great grandchildren, Julian, Alexander, Alaina, Hailey, and Aubrey; and her brother, Don (Jane) Geisler. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley Geisler and Mary Olive (Roll) Geisler; her husband, Clarence J. Schuster; and brother, Dick (Pat) Geisler. Visitation will be from 1:30 PM until the service time at 2:30 PM Wednesday, July 6, 2022...

Dr. James Wilford Campbell, age 80, of The Villages, Florida passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born August 13, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Arlington and Ruth Campbell. Dr. Campbell was passionate about his life's work as an OBGYN. He absolutely loved to bring new life into the world while working in delivery. He was an avid reader and bibliophile, travelled extensively and later in life developed an appreciation for golf. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, David Campbell and brother, Arlington Campbell. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 55 years, Wanda; children; Brian Campbell (Floy) and Dennis Campbell (Crystal); sister, Candi Wharton...

Stephen Martin (Marty) Nuxhall, age 64, died on Saturday, January 29, 2022, in Franklin, TN. He was born on September 10, 1957, in Hamilton, Ohio. Marty was the loving father of Matthew and Nathan Nuxhall; grandfather of Owen Nuxhall; brother to Jody Nuxhall Mueller and Kelly Nuxhall; son of Donald and Myra Nuxhall. He was a 1976 graduate of Edgewood High School in Trenton, Ohio where he lettered in three sports including baseball, basketball, and football. Marty graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1980 with a degree in Industrial Arts. He was on the football team at Miami University. He was a 37-year employee of General Motors Corporation having worked at Fisher Body,...

Ogalie Sims (Simms) Pace passed away on January 19, 2022. Ogalie was born in Lambric, Kentucky on February 6, 1924 to Godfrey and Joann Simms (later changed to Sims). The Simms had four other children, three sons (Otis, Lindy and Tom) and another daughter (Rosie). All of Ogalie's parents and bothers and sister have preceded Ogalie. Her sole remaining direct relative is her sister in law, Lois Sims of Hamilton, Ohio. The Simms moved throughout the Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio area before finally settling in Hamilton Ohio. Ogalie had a varied and diverse career in her early years. She worked for the local telephone company, as an assistant buyer while in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and aided...

Barney Sandlin, 64, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at McAllen Medical Center. On March 26, 1957, Barney was born to Frank Sandlin and Virginia Asher Sandlin in Hamilton, Ohio. Barney married Linda Ratliff and they had one son, Jeff. For most of his career, Barney worked for the local paper mill, Champion International Papers. He is survived by wife, Linda Sandlin, mom, Virginia Sandlin, son Jeff Sandlin (Ashley), and grandchildren, Annsley and Willie Sandlin. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 29th, 3pm, followed by a celebration of life and reception at 4pm, at Ross Christian Church, 3756 Herman Rd. in Hamilton, Ohio, 45013.

Michael (Mike) S. Murphy, 64, born in Hamilton, OH, passed away on October 16th in Franklin, TN. A funeral mass was conducted October 30, 2021, in Franklin, TN with a celebration of life following the service. There will be another celebration of life for friends and family in Hamilton, Ohio in November, details announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Sarah Cannon Research Center Donation to Sarah Cannon Sarah Cannon and National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI). Donate to NAMI

75, of Gulfport, FL, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. For full obituary, please visit www.memorialparkfuneralhome.com

Sean David McDine's life was tragically cut short on Friday, September 17th, 2021 while in Asheville, NC. Born on June 13, 1988 in Chicago, IL, Sean grew up throughout the Midwest, was an aspiring golfer, a commanding 6'4" basketball player, and an avid snowboarder. He attended Marshall University and the University of Cincinnati while concurrently working in the restaurant industry and manufacturing logistics, respectively. Most recently he worked in quality assurance in the manufacturing industry. Sean was many things to many people during his 33 years of life, a loving son, a protective brother, a "funcle" (aka fun uncle), a selfless companion, and a compassionate friend. No matter how...

Helen Josephine "Jo" Clem, 82, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of Edward O. Clem, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Jo was born February 14th, 1939 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky, daughter of John Frederick and Bertha Moore Krall. She received her Associate Degree in Interior Design from Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT. After working with Gail Green Interiors in New York City she established her own business, Interiors by Design. After retiring to Charleston, SC, Jo applied her talents to her own family, designing and building a family homestead that would...

Jane St. John Pence, 72, of Florence, wife of Dr. John W. Pence, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 in Florence. Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 4:30 to 6 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will begin at 6 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer & Dementia Research at www.alz.org Jane was born August 8, 1949 in Hamilton, OH, daughter of the late Donald St. John, Sr. And Betty Brehm St. John. Jane was an Administrative Assistant at the Owls Nest Recovery Center in Florence. Survivors include her husband, Dr John W. Pence, one son: Graham C. Olbur of...

Edna "Joan" Lane, age 89, of Somerset, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Signature Health Summit Manor in Columbia, KY. Joan was born on December 13, 1931 in Jellico, TN, to the late Milford and Minnie Ausmus Ollis. She is survived by one son, Michael (Richelle) Lane of Fairfield, OH; two daughters, Linda Lane of Somerset, KY and Lois Lane of Nancy, KY; one sister, Evelyn Anderson; four grandchildren, Tanya Lane, Mandy Lane, Alexis Fike-Lane, and Aryssa Lane, and three great-grandchildren, Allen Lane, Alena Lane, and Dakota Lane. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Lane; two sons, Ronald Lane and Keith Lane; two grandchildren, James...

David Michael Slezak, 68 of Roswell, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2021. David was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 16, 1952 to Paul A. and Marie D. Slezak. He graduated from Fenwick High School in 1970 and attended Miami University Middletown and the Berklee Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. He has resided in Atlanta since the early 1980's . David was devoted to his family, his friends, and his faith which he loved to share. Like his Father Paul, David played the bass and had a life-long love of music of all kinds, and was well known as a local musician. He had a passion for history, telling stories, and pizza. David was cherished by all for his sunny...

Mrs. Norma Mae Milton Hubbard, age 82, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on October 25, 1938 in Hamilton, Ohio. She was the loving daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Spivey Milton. Norma was raised in Hamilton, Ohio and graduated in 1976 from Hamilton High School. Norma was raised in the Grace Methodist Church and was baptized on May 17, 1953 at the Baptist Church in Franklin, Ohio. On February 22, 1964 she was united in marriage to E. Eugene Hubbard in Hamilton, Ohio. This happy union of 54 years was blessed with a son, Scott. During high school she worked for Mosler Safe Company in Hamilton and after graduation she worked for the Second National Bank there. Norma and Eugene moved...

Dale Lynn Phillips, of Augusta, Ga, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was 67. Dale was born in Hamilton Ohio on June 12, 1953. He was one of three sons born in Hamilton to Bill Lee Phillips of Greensboro, GA and the late Lois Jean Marcum Phillips. He graduated from Cherry Creek High School in Denver, CO. Dale had a long and successful 25 year career as Operations Manager for Coleman Flooring and tile, located in Illinois. Dale moved to Augusta, Ga. in 2018, where he became Sales Manager at the Augusta Weinberger's furniture store retiring early this year. His interests included golfing, fishing, snow and water skiing. He attended Walker United Methodist Church in Greensboro. ...

Winfred Lee Begley, 82, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Florida. He was born in Clay City, Kentucky on July 6, 1938 to the late Herman and Nancy Larison Begley. He served in the United States Army from 1963-1969 and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a 32nd degree Mason member since 1984 (Benjamin Franklin Lodge), a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was an auctioneer since 1971 and received many awards for the #1 Auctioneer in Lake Placid Florida and awarded the Kentucky Colonel Award in 1986. He is survived by nine children, Debra (Len) Hampton, Shane (Ashley) Begley, Michael Begley, Sherman (Jen) Walton, Jimmy (Pam) Walton, Brenda Knuckles,...

Mary Jo Schawe, born Mary Jo Murphy, daughter to Clarabelle and Clarence Murphy, passed away surrounded by loved ones in Anderson, SC on January 13, 2021. Mary Jo was born on January 24, 1933 in Middletown, OH, but spent the majority of her life in Hamilton, OH. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1951 and married Richard (Dick) Schawe on June 20, 1953. They later moved to Anderson, SC in 1991 to be closer to family. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband in 2007 after 54 years of marriage. She was an active member of the Philanthropic Education Organization for women's education and St. Joseph Catholic Church. She played a mean game of bridge, gin rummy, mahjong, and...

Patricia Jean Wenzel Wolf, age 84, of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2020, the 63rd anniversary of her marriage to Joseph Wolf. Pat was born in Alton, Illinois and raised in Lakewood, Ohio. As a young girl, she was an avid Cleveland Indians fan, often waiting outside the gates of Municipal Stadium for autographs of her favorite players. Pat graduated from Miami University where she was named ZBT Sweetheart of 1957. At the ZBT fraternity house, she caught the eye of Joe Wolf who was the love of her life for over 63 years. Pat and Joe began their family in Hamilton, Ohio. They were both very community-oriented and Pat served on the board of Planned...

Barry Begley, 66, of Liberty, went to be with Jesus on October 18, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Mt. Pleasant Church. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.