Harrison Press

John Cookendorfer passed peacefully at his home in Shelbyville early Monday morning. John was born and raised in West Harrison, Indiana where he also raised his own family. He is preceded in death by his beloved father John Cookendorfer, and is survived by his treasured mother Mary Anne Cookendorfer, his sisters Peggy Bowling, Chris Newcomer, and Jackie Hutson. He is also survived by his sons John, Alex, & Austin Cookendorfer, and Aaron Zaenkert, several nieces and nephews, two grandchildren, and his best little furry friend Max, his dog. John "Johnny" or "Cook", is also survived by his many friends both old and new, whom he cared for deeply and loved to playfully tease and joke with....

Roy Lee Nixon passed away peacefully March 15, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 87. Roy was born February 19, 1935, in Cleves, OH to the late Thomas and Edith (Getz) Nixon. Roy married Arlene Clifton on October 8, 1955. Roy and Arlene had five children, Kirk (Rita) Nixon, Lori (Joe) Giuffre, Julie (Pete) Hils, Vicky (Bill) Callahan, and Keith (Trish) Nixon; grandchildren, Jared (Marissa) Giuffre, Chelsea Giuffre, Monica (Derek) Meyer, Erich and Matt Hils, Baily and Craig Nixon and Jordan Nixon; great grandchildren, Veronica and Brynn Giuffre, Lincoln and Liam Meyer plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Edith, twin...

Martha Jean Douglas, 80, of Summerfield, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Martha was born April 23, 1941, in Bright, Indiana to Floyd and Violet (Green) Mericle. She has resided in Harrison, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, Ross, Ohio, and Summerfield, Florida. Martha is preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Violet (Green) Mericle, brother Clifford " Butch" Mericle, mother & father-in-law Owen and Ruth Douglas, brother-in-law Wayne Douglas, and nephew Mark Douglas. Martha is survived by her husband of 57 years Norman Ray Douglas, her daughters Brenda Douglas and Cindy Mergaert, and her son-in-law Mike Mergaert. Her...

Shirley Ann Cleaver, 73 of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 4, 2020. After retiring from AT&T, she enjoyed spending time with her niece and nephew, walking the dog, but mostly enjoyed helping others and praying for them. She was a loving and caring sister, aunt, cousin and good friend to all. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Edna Cleaver, four grandparents, three aunts, cousins, and brother-in-law Jimmy Rountree. Shirley leaves behind her brother Jim (Donna) Cleaver (Sachse, Texas), sister Judy Cleaver (Amelia, OH), sister Mary Cleaver Rountree (Amelia, OH), nieces Amy Rountree (Amelia, OH) and Sara (Richard) Johnson (McKinney, Texas), nephews Rich Rountree...

Larry Reese Smith 75, of Cartersville, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family from Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus, Mr. Smith was a 33-year survivor of Lymphoma. After a brief battle with Adenocarcinoma, Larry passed away on January 26, 2020 at 6:25pm at his daughter's home. Larry was born to the late George Glenn Smith and Lillian C. Bolton Smith. Larry was one of 4 children, growing up in Harrison, Ohio. He graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in 1963. He joined the United States Army 1963 and was station in Germany for 3 years. He worked at Cincinnati Gas & Electric/ Duke Energy until he retired in November of 1999. He is preceded in death by...