Category Archives: Obituaries

Grave Marking for One Of Our Own – Kenneth Carpenter

Recently, one of our members Kenneth Carpenter passed away. On Saturday, November 22nd the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held a special grave marking ceremony honoring Ken.  This event was held at the the Arlington Memorial … Continue reading

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We Have Lost A SAR Brother – Warren L. Downs – Nov. 2, 2025

Warren L. Downs May 3, 1969 — November 2, 2025 We are sorry to report that we have lost another Cincinnati Chapter SAR member Warren L. Downs. Warren’s wife, Gina Downs, shared with us this week that Warren passed away … Continue reading

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We Have Lost A Faithful Servant – Kerry Langdon – 11/3/2025

With regrets, we were informed that Kerry Langdon passed away on Monday evening 11/3/2025 at the age of 78. Kerry was a long-time, very active, CCSAR member. Please keep his wife Wanda, her sons, and extended family in your prayers … Continue reading

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Recent Passing of Donald Lee Bunnell – Sept 30th 2025

Donald Lee Bunnell March 5, 1936 – September 30, 2025 We are sad to report that one of our long term Cincinnati SAR members has passed.  We were informed recently by Donald’s wife Kathleen Bunnell. Donald was 89 years old and … Continue reading

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Passing of Jay Doty, Jr. – CCSAR Member since 2017

We recently learned of the passing of Jay Doty, Jr..

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Mark Edward Idle – June 4th, 2025

We are sorry to share that we have lost one of our long tenured members. Mark E. Idle November 11, 1951 — June 4, 2025 Mark Edward Idle passed away on June 4th, 2025.  Mark was seventy-three years old. Mark … Continue reading

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Obituary Information for Norman Bissell – SAR Compatriot

With deepest regrets, we lost Compatriot Norman Bissell on March 7th, 2025. Norman had been a member of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution since 2017.  Norman’s son James is also an active member of our … Continue reading

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SAR Loses One of Their Stars – James “Jim” Houston – October 19, 2024

James Homer Houston, Jr. – Obituary July 15, 1938  –  October 19, 2024   James Homer Houston, Jr. of Milford, OH. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Houston (nee Barili). Loving father of James Homer (Samantha) Houston, III, Scott Ewing Houston, II … Continue reading

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Cincinnati SAR has lost one of its own – Oliver “Summers” Hagerman III

We were saddened to learn that Oliver “Summers” Hagerman III of Cincinnati passed away on May 15th at the young age of 97. He was our chapter’s second oldest active living member who joined the Cincinnati Chapter on June 24th … Continue reading

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Obituary – SAR Compatriot – Raymond C. Nagel – May 1st, 2024

Unfortunately, we lost another member of our SAR family. We are saddened to learn and share that Compatriot Ray Nagel  passed away on May 1, 2024. Ray joined the SAR and Cincinnati Chapter in 2018 and was an active member … Continue reading

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