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MATTIE WILLIAMS, 95, of Georgetown, died Thursday. She was a teacher for the Ohio school system for 11 years and the Kentucky school system for 32 years. Graveside services: 10 a.m. today at Calvary Cemetery, Moscow. No visitation. Kennedy-Stevens Funeral Home, Bethel, is handling the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-23-2004
Thurman Owens, 78, Marine Corps general
Thurman "Jesse" Owens, 78, who rose to brigadier general in the Marines and later became an administrator at the University of Cincinnati, died Sunday. Gen. Thurman, of Florence, was 78.
He enlisted in the Marines Corps Reserve straight out of high school in 1943 and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1945, about a month before World War II ended in the Pacific. He was discharged in 1947, after duty that included occupation of China.
He earned a degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1950, where he played football and was captain of the Bearcats during the 1949 season.
He was recalled to active duty during the Korean conflict and ultimately served 23 more years, rising to brigadier general in 1973, when he was named deputy chief of staff for programs at Marine Corps headquarters.
He served three years with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was commanding officer of the 9th Marines' 1st Battalion and the 26th Marine Regiment's 2nd Battalion in Vietnam, and commanding general at a Marine base in Japan with more than 23,000 
military personnel. His decorations included the Bronze Star with Combat "V" and the Legion of Merit with Combat "V."
He followed his older brother, William, into the Marines, and his commitment to the Corps deepened with his brother's death in the Pacific in 1944, said Gen. Owens' daughter, Cheryl Cline, of Ventura, Calif.
A son, Anthony L. Owens of Tucson, Ariz., said: "He was truly a dedicated professional soldier. He loved the Marine Corps almost more than anything else."
After retirement from the Marines, he began work for the University of Cincinnati Foundation. He became director in 1980, then was named executive director of the office of the president in 1984. He retired in 1991.
Cline said her father helped countless students get financial aid for college. "He had gone to college on a football scholarship, and he was very interested in paying back the many things that had helped him get ahead."
Surivovrs also include his wife, Phyllis M. Hemer Owens; another son, William T. Owens of Fairfax, Va.; a sister, Edna DeBerry of Covington; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be at noon Thursday at Florence United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin there at 11 a.m. Thursday. Memorials are suggested to University of Cincinnati Athletic Department.
Date of announcement: 02-24-2004
WALTER KELLY, 83, of Avondale died Feb. 13. He was a former master chef for President's Motor Inn. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Renfro and Piper Funeral Home, Avondale. Visitation: 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 02-24-2004
IRENE MATUS, 78, of West Chester died Sunday. She was a homemaker. Memorial service: 7 p.m. Thursday at Cook Funeral Home, Brookville. Visitation: 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 02-24-2004
WILLIE POWELL, 64, of Roselawn died Sunday. He was a plant manager at Food Specialties Co. Services: noon Saturday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Silverton. Visitation: 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 02-24-2004
ATTIE IMOGENE SMITH, 68, of Bond Hill died Feb. 12. She was a homemaker. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at New Life Apostolic Church, Manchester, Jamaica. Visitation: 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills, is handling the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-24-2004
MARQUZE SMITH, 14, of Avondale died Feb. 16. She was a student of Eastern Academy for Foreign Language. Services: noon Wednesday at Second Corinthian Baptist Church, Avondale. Visitation: 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Renfro & Piper Funeral Home, Avondale, is handling the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-24-2004
LULA B. WILLIAMS, 81, of Downtown died Thursday. She was a retired home care provider. Services: 1 p.m. Thursday at Jamison and Jamison Funeral Home, Evanston. Visitation: noon Thursday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 02-24-2004
DAVID BAILEY, 54, of Walnut Hills, died Feb. 18. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Renfro and Piper Funeral Home, Avondale. Visitation: 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 02-25-2004
GREGORY L. BRUNET JR., 46, of Schaumburg, Ill., formerly of Anderson Township, died Feb. 18. He was a private contractor and founded Semper Software Inc. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Anderson Township. No visitation. T.P. White Funeral Home, Mount Washington, is handling the arrangements. Memorials: Gregory Brunet Scholarship Fund at St. Xavier High School.
Date of announcement: 02-25-2004
ETHEL LOUISE (SMITH) LOGAN, 81, of Silverton, died Feb. 19. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Madisonville. Visitation: 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Renfro and Piper Funeral Home, Avondale, is handling the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-25-2004
LARRY MALONE SR., 54, of Price Hill, died Friday. He was a maintenance worker. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mark Church of God in Christ, Queensgate. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at the church. Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills, is handling the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-25-2004
PALMER McGHEE SR., 87, of Lincoln Heights, died Saturday. He was a retired truck driver. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Lincoln Heights. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills, is handling the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-25-2004
KENNETH "DOBBER" McQUEEN, 43, of Milan, Ind., died Sunday. He was an employee of Delta Faucet Co., Greensburg, Ind. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Cave Hill Church of God, Versailles, Ind. Visitation: 4 p.m. Friday at the church. Cook Funeral Home, Sunman, is handling the arrangements. Memorials: Cave Hill Church of God.
Date of announcement: 02-25-2004
DAVID RUPP, 47, of Hilliard, died Feb. 9. Memorial: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Slammers in Oakley. Jerry Spears Funeral Home, Columbus, is handling the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-25-2004
Janet Strawser, co-founded funeral home
Janet Strawser, who with her husband founded Strawser Funeral Home more than seven decades ago, has died at age 96.
The Strawsers started the funeral home in 1931 in their home, moving furniture out of their living room to hold services. They later built an addition that now serves as the funeral home.
"She always had a smile and was always laughing and joking," said her longtime friend, Ruth Wood. "She enjoyed people and loved music very much."
She also enjoyed travel, including cruises up the Amazon River. Her husband, J. Blair Strawser, preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, Teddy Strawser and Neil Strawser; a daughter, Donna Shaw; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were held at Straw-ser Funeral Home in Blue Ash.
Date of announcement: 02-26-2004
DAVID K. BRADLEY, 48, of Cincinnati, formerly of Kenmore, N.Y., died Feb. 2. He worked as a chemical engineer for 3M Corp. Family is in charge of the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-26-2004
ANN PHELPS BROWN, 71, of Avondale, died Feb. 20. She was a receptionist for Dr. Max Lurie. Services: noon today at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Avondale. Visitation: 11 a.m. today at the church. Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills, is handling arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-26-2004
MILDRED M. FEDERLE, 86, of Sunman, Ind., died Tuesday. She was a homemaker. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Nicholas Church, Sunman. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cook Funeral Home, Sunman. Memorials: St. Nicholas School or Masses.
Date of announcement: 02-26-2004
J. James (Big Jim) Murphy was a "people magnet" to begin with, but he also had a foolproof plan to get himself elected president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in 1966.
He promised the local sons of Ireland a parade for St. Patrick's Day.
His fellow Hibernians remembered it after the election, asking: "Hey, Murph,what about this parade?," said Will O'Neill, assistant grand marshal of this year's parade.
Big Jim Murphy and Michael Murphy -- who despite their shared names weren't related -- and others had actually been tossing around the idea for a St. Patrick's Day parade for some time, but it was Big Jim who did something about it.
He rounded up the necessary city permit for a religious procession and then off the Hibernians went to celebrate St. Patrick's Day late on a Friday afternoon, March 17, 1967.
The men started out about 4 p.m., and as they passed by workplaces, stores and bars other Catholics with Irish roots left their stations to join in.
The swelling parade ended up tying up rush-hour traffic for two hours, Mr. O'Neill said.
Mr. Murphy, 75, of Price Hill died Tuesday.
"He was a very funny man and a tremendous story-teller," said his son, Dan Murphy. And Mr. Murphy had a special knack for making everyone around him feel important, said his son.
Mr. Murphy was a retired sales representative for Janell Inc. and was executive director of Unit Masonry Association for 23 years. He also had served as a bailiff at the Hamilton County Courthouse.
Mr. Murphy was also active in the Elder Alumni Association and Price Hill Old Timers, was Xavier University Alumni president in 1974 and, as an offensive lineman, was inducted into the Xavier University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994.
His wife, Mary Suzanne Murphy, preceded him in death.
In addition to his son Dan, he is survived by sons Jim and John Murphy; daughters Maureen Coz and Colleen Klosterman; and 10 grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Church, Price Hill. No visitation is scheduled. Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home, Covedale, is handling the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-27-2004
BARBARA JEAN BROGDEN, 71, of Pleasant Ridge died Wednesday. Services: Noon Saturday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Forest Park. Visitation: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 02-27-2004
WILLIAM CASH, 62, of Walnut Hills died Sunday. He was a construction worker. Services were today at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills. Visitation was today at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 02-27-2004
TANYA YVONNE HARRISON-FREEMAN, 35, of Golf Manor died Wednesday. She was an assistant store director. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Zion Global Ministries Worship Center, Jordan Crossing, Roselawn. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Forest Park, is handling the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-27-2004
EMMA LOU McCASTER, 80, of Fairmount died Feb. 18. She was a housekeeper. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Fairmount. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills, is handling the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 02-27-2004
SAMUEL DAVID RUTHERFORD JR., 63, of Westwood died Feb. 15. He worked for General Motors. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Jamison and Jamison Funeral Home, West End, Visitation: 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 02-27-2004
CHESTER R. KOCH, 65, of Mount Orab, died Thursday. He was a heavy equipment operator for J.P. Construction, and a Navy veteran. Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday at Egbert Funeral Home, Mount Orab. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials: Donor's choice.
Date of announcement: 02-28-2004
