Sunday, April 26, 2015

James "Jim" Hartig

James “Jim” Allen Hartig, age 51, of California, KY passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Jim worked as a truck driver for Kemper Trucking and had previously served in the Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Hartig in 2010. Jim is survived by his mother, Carol Hartig; two sons, Dustin and Jacob Hartig; companion, Sheri Parks; brothers, Steve and Tom Hartig; sisters, Sharon Melville and Diana Gruner; grandson, Bryson Mocahbee. Jim also leaves behind a host of relatives and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at St. Philip Church, 1400 Mary Ingles Hwy. Melbourne, KY 41059. A reception will follow at the St. Philip Parish Center from 5pm to 8pm. Memorial donations are suggested to the James Hartig Memorial Fund, C/O PNC Bank. Alexandria Funeral Home is serving the family.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Edward James "Jim" McDermott

Alexandria, KY:  Edward James “Jim” McDermott passed away peacefully April 16, 2015 at home surrounded by family and friends.  Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He was born May 3rd, 1934 in Chillicothe, Ohio and attended Chillicothe High School where he was an accomplished athlete assisting the Chillicothe Cavalier football and basketball teams to many victories and championship titles.  In football he was named All State, Central Ohio League.  In basketball he was a member of the 1951 undefeated CHAMPS.   While pursuing his BA at Xavier University and sidelined by a football injury, he joined the theatre group where he appeared in many productions including a starring role in The Man Who Came to Dinner.   At 65, Jim retired from 32 Ford as the government sales manager. 

Jim spent many happy retirement years enjoying time with his wife and four grandchildren.  He was a member of St. Joseph Parish as well as a proud and active member of the Chillicothe High School Alumnae Association.  He enjoyed many years and friendships as a member of Sunlite Pool where he could do it all; swim, swim lessons for grandkids and enjoy the latest bestseller. 
  
Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife Patricia McDermott, his daughters, Kathleen McDermott, Maureen (John) Fisher, Colleen (Arnaldo) Martinez and grandchildren, Patricia Martinez, Adrian Martinez of Alexandria, KY, Mary Loretta “Lily” Fisher and John Patrick Fisher of Cincinnati, Ohio.  He is also survived by his brother Thomas (Mary) McDermott, Nicholasville, KY and sister Margaret Anne Allison, St. Petersburg, FL, and nine nieces and nephews.  
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Edward James McDermott, Sr. Newport, KY, his mother Mary Loretta Dean, Chillicothe, OH, his Uncle James Dooley Chillicothe, OH, and his brother Terrence Leo McDermott of Austin, TX.
                                                  
Visitation is scheduled Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 4011 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, Kentucky 41076 with the funeral mass  to follow. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice, I Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, Kentucky, 41017 or any other charity of your choice.


Published also in the Chillicothe Gazette on April 19th, 2015.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Juanita Neace


Juanita Neace (nee Deaton), 86, formerly of Alexandria, KY, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015 at River Valley Nursing Home, Butler, KY. She was a retired bus monitor for Campbell County Schools. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Estill Neace and a son, Daryl Neace. She is survived by two sons, Butch (Denna) Neace and Roger (Ruth) Neace; one sister, Helen Trutschell; 5 grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 10 AM until time of funeral service at 11 AM at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery, Grant’s Lick, KY.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Barbara Marie Moore

Barbara Marie Moore, 79, formerly of Alexandria, KY., passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Carmel Manor Nursing Home, Fort Thomas, KY. Barbara was a retired employee of Disabled American Veterans, Cold Spring, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Moore and a daughter, Patti Sexton. She is survived by her children, William (Tina) Moore, Randy (Rhonda) Moore, Pamela Sue (Bob) Kinlaw and Penney Moore: siblings, Dorothy John, Brenda Loebrich, Shirley Hudson, Ronnie Helton and Rodney Helton. Visitation 10:00 AM until time of service at 12:00 PM Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the First Baptist Church of Highland Heights, KY. Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Alexandria Funeral Home serving the family.

Friday, April 3, 2015

Henry David Miller

Henry David Miller, 88, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Heritage Spring of West Chester, OH. Henry was retired and a former employee of Disabled American Veterans, General Cable, and Walmart. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He was a charter member and trustee of Fairlane Baptist Church, Alexandria, KY. Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Harrison Miller; parents, John and Amelia Miller; siblings, Freda James, Anna Miller, Catherine Miller, Alma Miller, Louise Weinel, Amelia Brickler, Norma Miller, Calvin Miller, Mathias Miller, John Miller, Theodore Miller, and an unnamed infant brother. He is survived by his children, Allan (Barbara) Miller, William (Carolyn) Miller, Shirley (Dennis) Seever, Nancy DeMoss (Dave Yetter), and Dennis Miller (Gale Miller); sister, Loretta Ritter; 10 grandchildren, Malinda (Tim) Broughton, Keith (Patricia) Miller, Jennifer (Jason) Johnson, Major Darrin S. (Emily) Miller U.S.A.F., Jeremy (Amanda) Miller, Melanie (Richie) Hyden, Alexander Miller, Katarina Miller (Billie Kaufman), Kristopher Miller, and Davey (Angela) Yetter; 12 great-grandchildren, Hannah Broughton, Danny Broughton, Paul Miller, Nico Miller, Stephanie Johnson, Henry Johnson, Katie Hyden, Leyah Hyden, Jenna Hyden, Sammy Miller, Ayden Yetter, and Ella Yetter. Visitation 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Fairlane Baptist Church, funeral service following. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery Grant’s Lick, KY. Memorial may be directed to Fairlane Baptist Church Parking Lot Fund, 12898 Herringer Road, Alexandria, KY 41001.  Alexandria Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com