Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, 240 Ross Avenue, Hamilton, OH (2025)

11/08/2025

Our sympathies go out to the family of Merle Depew during their time of loss.

John “Merle” Depew, age 84, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away suddenly at his residence on November 3, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1941, in Lemon Township, in Butler County, Ohio, to the late Yancie and Martha (Gray) Depew. Merle was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who lived his life with kindness, faith, and love. John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” Merle was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Lou Depew, on June 29, 2022. Together, they raised two daughters, April (David) Metzler and Annette (Larry) Wolf, who were a constant source of pride and joy to him. He also leaves behind four cherished grandchildren: Joseph (Maggie) Metzler, Gabrielle Metzler, Jericho Wolf, and Benjamin (Isabelle) Wolf; and one great granddaughter. In addition to his immediate family, Merle is survived by his siblings: Gayle (Mike) Arnold and Carl (Karen) Depew and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Carol Stanton, Glenda Weddle, Gloria Jean Winkler, Penny Sue Schurger and Keith Depew. His family was always important to him, and his legacy of love and faith will live on in them. Merle was a dedicated member of the Eaton Road Church of God, where he found strength and community in his faith. His love for God, family, and others was evident in everything he did. Merle became a Master Carpenter while being a member of the Southwestern Carpenter's Union (which he retired from). His last 10 years of working, he opened his own company, LLA Builders. He was also a cancer survivor for the last 35 years. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Eaton Road Church of God, 2000 Eaton Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Funeral ceremony will follow at 12:00 PM with Pastor Christie Cooling officiating. Interment will take place at Millville Cemetery. Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home is honored to serve the family during this difficult time.

10/20/2025

We extend our condolences to the family of Kerry Dean during this difficult time.

Kerry Lee Dean, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Kerry was born on November 4, 1949 in Dayton, the son of the late Glen Donald and Betty Louise (White) Dean. He was a Traffic Engineer with the State of Ohio for many years. Kerry is survived by his brother, Terry (Poki) Dean. A Visitation will be held from 6pm until 7pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South “D” Street, Hamilton. Burial will take place at noon on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, 8135 North Dixie Drive, Dayton. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com

10/18/2025

Our thoughts are with the family of Loretta Gault during their time of loss.

Loretta Gault, age 90, of Seven Mile, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the Woodlands of Hamilton. She was born on September 20, 1935, in Viper, Kentucky, to the late John and Goldie (Engle) Cornett. Loretta was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Gault and a devoted mother to her children: Thomas Lee Gault (fiancée Laura Conn), Tim Gault (Dena), and Kathy Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Gault (Denise); daughter-in-law, Karen Gault; and son-in-law, Mark Reynolds. A proud and loving grandmother, Loretta leaves behind ten grandchildren: Jeremiah, Zachary, Courtney, Heath, Halee, Amber, Jacob, Joshua, Andrew and Noah. She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren: Mia, Evie, Harper, Samuel, Logan, Amelia, Charlie, and Jaxon. Loretta is survived by her siblings, Herschel Cornett (Sandy) and Marleen Wells (Kenny), and is fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings Frank, George, Bill, Roger, Wallace, June, and Eli Cornett. Loretta was previously employed with the Edgewood School District for over 29 years. Loretta was avid fan of Elvis Presley, country music, and gospel. She enjoyed spending time talking with her friends Audrey Hood, Sally Smith, and Elaine Matre. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Loretta’s life during visitation on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, with a funeral ceremony immediately following at 6:00 PM. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.Webb-Noonan.com

09/25/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Sue Heins during their time of loss.

Carolyn “Sue” Heins, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 with family by her side. Sue was born on March 28, 1943 in Hamilton, the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Ashcraft) Gibson. She loved football, and if she wasn’t rooting for her home team of the Bengals, she was rooting for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sue is survived by her step-daughter, Patricia (Bob) Flagg; sister, Rita (Bob) Laboffe; nephews, Kenny (Kim) Newton, Ronald Wayne (Brenda) Jarrett, and Scott (Linda) Gibson; her oldest friend, Virgie Schick; special cousin, Shawna (Danny) Crank; friend and caregiver, Denise Harrison; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and her dear cats, Molly and PigPen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Mary; husband, Richard Heins; sisters, Myrna Gibson and Janet (Ronnie) Johnson; and nephew, Gregory Newton. A Visitation will be held from 12pm until 1pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South “D” Street, Hamilton. A Memorial Service will begin at 1pm on Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Danny Crank officiating. Inurnment will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com

09/17/2025

Our thoughts are with the family of Donald Gilbert during this difficult time.

Donald Duane Gilbert, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Kettering Health Hamilton. He was born on March 10, 1941 in Harlan, KY, the son of the late Virgil and Willa (Fleener) Gilbert. Donald married his wife of over 58 years, Peggy (Norton) Gilbert on February 18, 1967. He was a Vietnam War veteran and worked at GE and Beckett Papers after serving in the US Army. Donald is survived by his wife, Peggy; sons, Christopher (Amber) Gilbert and Donald Gilbert; grandchildren, Noah Gilbert and Emma Gilbert; and sister, Sarah Emerson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Larry Gilbert, Mildred Huff, Lola Seals, and Shirley Robinette. A Private Graveside Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com

09/17/2025

Our sympathies go out to the family of John Ginn during their time of loss.

John William Ginn, age 58, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 24, 1967, John was the son of the late John R. Ginn and Marguerite (Johnston) Ginn. A devoted Christian and faithful follower of Christ, John was a dedicated member of Kerusso Baptist Church, where he found joy in worship and fellowship. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah Ginn, and their eight children: Elizabeth (David) VanDyne, Geoffrey (Courtney) Erickson, Parker Ginn, Emma Erickson, Olivia Ginn, Claire Ginn, Gabe Ginn, and Nate Ginn. John was a proud and loving grandfather to Tommie Mae Erickson and Camilla Erickson. He is also survived by his siblings: Rick (Carol) Ginn, Ron (Stephanie) Ginn, Tonya (Dale) Wilson, and Tori (Rob) Netzer; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo and Sandy Keck; and numerous nieces and nephews. John will be deeply missed by his family, friends, church community, and all who were blessed to know him. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, followed by a funeral ceremony at 3:00 PM. A reception will take place immediately following the service at Kerusso Baptist Church, 1069 Millville Oxford Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati in his memory. Condolences may be left online at www.Webb-Noonan.com

09/16/2025

We extend our condolences to the family of Wayne Simpson during this difficult time.

H. Wayne Simpson, 87, of Hamilton passed peacefully from this life into the arms of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, September 13, 2025. Born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 23, 1938 Wayne was the son of Herman and Eunice (Ward) Simpson. A 1956 graduate of Hamilton High School, he attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. On December 28, 1968, in Seven Mile, Ohio Wayne married Linda Carole Wilson, and they were married for 34 years before her death in January of 2003. Wayne worked as a programmer and systems analyst, eventually retiring after nearly 40 years, as a systems manager and consultant from the Ohio Casualty Group of Insurance Companies. A long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Wayne had been in recent years an active member of First Baptist Church of Hamilton. His faith in Christ was central to his life and evident in everything he did. Wayne was a lifelong athlete, and in 2016 was inducted into the Butler County Softball Hall of Fame, having played on numerous fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball teams in Southwest Ohio including Ocasco, Immanuel Baptist Church, Hamilton Merchants, and many others. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed nothing more than a day on the golf course with his son. Wayne was a Hamilton Big Blue Basketball season ticket holder for decades, and loved following local high school and college sports. He was a Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan, a lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds, and a die hard Ohio State Buckeye fan. Saturdays at his house were reserved for watching the Buckeyes with his kids and grandkids. An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing and spending time at his summer home in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. On a sunny day at home, you would likely find him outside working in the yard. Wayne was a devoted husband and father, papaw, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Prior to this sudden illness, he was the youngest and most active octogenarian you would ever meet. His absence will be profoundly felt by those who love him. Wayne is survived by his children, Lori Jo (Earnie) Huff, Kristofer Wayne (Kristin) Simpson; his sister Maria June Winkler; his grandchildren, Andrew Julian Huff, Jenna Lynn Huff, Elizabeth Lynn Simpson, Abram James Simpson, all of Hamilton; step-grandsons David (Tiera) Huff of Tampa, Florida, and Derrick (Taylor) Huff of Honolulu, Hawaii; and dozens of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda; brothers, Kent Ward, Vernon Simpson, Harold Simpson; and sisters, Vernell Baecker, and Violet Drake. Funeral services will be held at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South “D” Street, Hamilton, on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 1:00pm, with Rev. Christopher Beecher and Dr. Dennis Metzger officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Friday morning, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Wounded Warrior Project, the American Heart Association, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, or First Baptist Church of Hamilton, 1501 Pyramid Hill Blvd., Hamilton, Ohio. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com

09/10/2025

Our thoughts are with the family of Cindy Ramsey during their time of loss.

Lucinda “Cindy” Sue Ramsey, age 66, of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Mercy Health Fairfield. She was born on December 30, 1958, in Hamilton, the daughter of the late Kathryn Davies. Cindy lived a life filled with love and devotion to her family. She married her soulmate, Jeffrey C. Ramsey, in 1978, and though his passing in 1981 was heartbreaking, she carried his memory with her always. She dedicated many years of service as Occupational Coordinator at Mercy Health, where she was admired for her kindness and compassion. More than anything, Cindy’s greatest joy was her family. She was a proud mother to Kristen (Chris Wooddell) Ramsey and Jeffrey (Amber) Ramsey, and grandma to Sullivan Ramsey, Elsie Ramsey, Zoey Storie, Luke Storie and Logan (Rachel) Storie, and great-grandma to C**t Storie. To her grandchildren and great-grandchild, she was not only a grandma but a constant source of love, encouragement, and warmth. Cindy was delighted watching them grow and cherished each hug, each laugh, and each memory they created together. Her grandchildren were her greatest blessing, and her love for them will live on in their hearts forever. Cindy is also survived by her siblings, Barbara Bowker, Betty Davies, Jane (Steve) Davies, and Bill Davies, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Jeffrey, her mother Kathryn, her sisters Jo Ann Sterling and Maurlee Volmer, her sister-in-law Anne Davies, and her brother-in-law Jake Bowker. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home in Hamilton. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m., with burial at Rose Hill Burial Park. The family suggests contributions be made in her memory to the American Heart Association. Her love will live on in every life she touched, and her memory will forever be a blessing.

09/08/2025

Our sympathies go out to the family of Audrey Henderson during this difficult time.

Audrey Mae Henderson, age 80, of Liberty Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 12, 1945, to the late Harry and Ida (Pickering) Grathwohl. Audrey was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold Henderson Sr., her sons Randy and Kevin Henderson, and six siblings. Audrey is survived by her children: William (Angie Hetzer) Grathwohl, Harold (Sheila) Henderson Jr., and Julia Rivera; her cherished grandchildren: Nicole Chale, Andrew Kerth, Ashley Fox, Edward Koszewski, Brooklyn Grathwohl, Ryan Henderson, Brennen Henderson, and Gavin Grathwohl; and her adored great-grandchildren: Lauren, Miley, Ariana, and Carrissa Wagsters, Serenity Fox, Eddie and David Koszewski, and Xander Cain. Audrey was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who treasured her family and brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. A Benefit in Honor of Audrey Mae Henderson will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Township Tavern, 4047 Hamilton-Middletown Road, Fairfield Twp, Ohio 45011. Family and friends are welcome to attend to share memories and celebrate her life. Condolences may be left at www.Webb-Noonan.com

08/28/2025

We extend our condolences to the family of Judith Walden during their time of loss.

Judith Ann Walden, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at UC Medical Center. She was born on January 7, 1944 in Hamilton, the daughter of the late Robert and Lorraine (Simpson) Rumpler. Judy married her husband of over 53 years, Gary Lee Walden, on June 8, 1971, and he preceded her in death just last year. She was a bulk mail sorter for Mail Sort for many years and more recently a cook at a children’s daycare until age 76. Judy is survived by her daughters, Traci (Anthony) Smith and Jill Walden; grandchildren, Michael, Tamara, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Courtney, Hope, Deric, Ariel, Erica, and Kala; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings, Linda Whitaker, Bill (Elaine) Rumpler, and David “Randy” Rumpler; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lorraine; husband, Gary; sons, Kipp Walden, Kurt Walden, Dean Feltner, and Eric Walden; grandson, Kobi Walden; and brother, Robert Rumpler. A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com

08/24/2025

Our thoughts are with the family of Pamela Copenhefer during this difficult time.

Pamela Joy (Watkins) Copenhefer, of Findlay, Ohio, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was 77 years old. She was born on June 11, 1948, in Hamilton, to the late Graft and Beulah Watkins. Pam was a 1966 graduate of Taft High School and went on to earn her degree from Morehead State University. A gifted athlete, she was both a high school and AAU state champion in gymnastics, and during her time at Morehead she was a proud cheerleader. She stayed active in her community by helping with the Hamilton SAY Soccer organization while her daughters played. Pam was also a member of the Women’s Shriners organization. Family was at the center of Pam’s life. She was a devoted “Nana” to her grandchildren, who will forever remember her big smile whenever she saw them, her encouragement to enjoy sweets and treats, and the many TV shows and special moments they shared together. They also noticed the passion she had for her interests, from gardening and flowers to painting. She also had a fondness for her “grand-dog,” who brought her comfort and laughter. She is survived by her daughters, Melissa Trifiletti and husband Anthony of Mooresville, NC, and Natalie Stearns and husband Erik of Findlay, OH; her grandchildren Luca and Nate Trifiletti, and Carson and Madeline Stearns; her sister Winifred Bradler and husband Creighton; her brother-in-law Theodore Jung; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Constance, and her brother Gary. A graveside ceremony will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Rose Hill Burial Park in Hamilton, Ohio, where she will be laid to rest among loved ones. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.Webb-Noonan.com

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