Obituaries

Jun 4, 2025

Brooksie Black

92, of Hamilton, formerly of New Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Brooksie was born in Sharkey, Kentucky, the son of Beda and Elbert Black.

He leaves his loving wife, JoAnn and brother, Gary Hamilton.

Brooksie started his career as a lumberjack and retired as head...

Jun 2, 2025

Rodney "Rod" L. Powell

58, of New Lebanon, was unexpectedly called Home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 2, 2025.  Rodney left us suddenly, but we take comfort in knowing he is in the arms of our Heavenly Father.

He was born January 16, 1967, in Dayton, to Lee and Bonnie...

May 30, 2025

June A. Ling

86, of Fairborn, joined her children, Michael Ling and Patricia Habowski, in Heaven, on Friday, May 30, 2025.

She was born May 4, 1939, in Federalsburg, Maryland, to the late George and Edna (Jenkins) Gray.

In addition to her parents and children, June was preceded in death by...

May 1, 2025

Ruth Ann (Odell) Taylor

She was born November 23, 1939 in Henry County, Indiana to Carl E. and Mary (Demeter) Odell.

Ruth graduated in 1957 from Hagerstown, Indiana High School then attended Christian College in Columbia, Missouri and graduated in 1959.  She worked at Rike’s Department Store until 1966 and later worked at...

Apr 26, 2025

Jo Welch

78, of Camden, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

She was born January 24, 1947 to the late Ralph and Effie (McClellan) Zumbrun.

Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Welch.

She will be missed but never forgotten by her children,...

Apr 23, 2025

Joseph "Michael" Mullins

age 37, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2025.

He was born April 8, 1988. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Argie Ayers, and paternal grandfather, David Sherman Mullins.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon and husband Gregory Rienhardt...

Apr 13, 2025

Robert L. Peters

79, of Hagerstown, Indiana, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 13, 2025.

He was born April 28, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Cecil E. and Hazel L. (Rowland) Peters.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his infant son, David...

Apr 12, 2025

Margery “Miriam” Glaser 84, of Camden, passed away, Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born January 14, 1941, in New York City, New York, to the late Oscar I. and Alice J. (Guthmann) Dewald. Margery is survived by her life-partner and loving husband of 50 years, Gary Glaser; son, Reuben Glaser his wife Imke Glaser and their...

Apr 11, 2025

Helen J. (Brown) Hileman

92, of Eaton, passed away peacefully at Reid Hospital on Friday, April 11, 2025.

She was born April 18, 1932, in Eldorado, to the late Elwood M. and Sarah E. (Cromwell) Brown.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald...

Apr 11, 2025

Ken E. Goodpasture

67, of Dayton, was called Home by the Lord, Friday, April 11, 2025.

He was born July 29, 1957, in Dayton, to the late Russell S. and Violet J. (Davis) Goodpasture

In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his daughter, Billie Jo Goodpasture; brothers,...

Apr 5, 2025

Carolyn A. (Rader) Grilliot

“49.95,” of Oxford, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 5, 2025.

She was born February 16, 1947, in Fairhaven, to the late Everett S. and Arnett (Howard) Rader.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her siblings, Green Rader, Myrtle Boyd,...

Mar 27, 2025

William “Bill” R. Gross

age 79, of Eaton, finished his race and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

He was born on February 27, 1946, to the late Raymond and Ruth (Constable) Gross, in Richmond, Indiana.

Bill was preceded in death by his brothers Ronnie Gross,...

Mar 24, 2025

Mary Lou Looker

age 84 of Farmersville passed away March 24, 2025, at New Lebanon Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was a 1958 graduate of Farmersville High School

She was born on July 30, 1940, to the late James and Elsie (Crook) Focht of Farmersville. She was preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law,...

Mar 24, 2025

Marvin F. Evans

82, of Lewisburg, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 24, 2025.

He was born March 3, 1943, in Verona, to the late Glen E. and Evelyn E. (Pease) Evans.

In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law,...

Mar 19, 2025

William “Bill” Leeper

81, of Eaton, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Wilkinson; and siblings, John Leeper and Betty Vink.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Peggy Leeper; stepchildren, Harold (Marcy) Farler, Bonnie (Brian)...

Mar 16, 2025

Greg S. Allen

48, of West Alexandria, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 16, 2025.

He was born December 30, 1976, in Dayton, to the late Jim and Barbara J. (Bailey) Allen.

He is survived by his loving fiancée of 16 years, Maria Conley; sons, John Phillips and...

Mar 12, 2025

Paul E. Korns

93, of Eaton, formerly of North Ft. Myers, Florida, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

He was born January 2, 1932, in Dayton, to the late Charles W. and Berta A. (McGuire) Korns.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by...

Mar 2, 2025

Terry Cabaniss

age 76, peacefully passed away March 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, employer, and an all-around good guy.  He lived life with a compassionate, fun-loving heart, and was always willing to pitch in to help or serve.  His friendly charm was present...

Mar 2, 2025

Wendy Lee (Mogg) Baumbach, Age 64, of Eaton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Wendy was born on April 21, 1960, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to the late Peter H. and Sharon L. (Smith) Mogg. Wendy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with...

Feb 28, 2025

Karen G. (Schaeff) Williams

81, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Friday, February 28, 2025.

She was born March 21, 1943, in Dayton, to the late Eugene H. and Velma B. (Lindsey) Schaeff.

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Williams; brother,...