Obituaries

Aug 18, 2025

Laura S. McIntosh

92, of Farmersville, gained her wings and flew to Heaven on Monday, August 18, 2025.

She was born November 11, 1932, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, to the late Melvin and Elizabeth (Howard) Stacy.

In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Arch McIntosh...

Aug 16, 2025

Ollie “Erma” Lewis

93, of West Elkton, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 16, 2025.

She was born May 20, 1932 in Vox, Kentucky, to the late Albert N. and Nellie (Tuggle) Bray.

In addition to her parents, Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Corbett Lewis; sons,...

Aug 14, 2025

Steve “The Shiv” Shiverdecker

69, of Huber Heights, rode into the sunset, Thursday, August 14, 2025.

He was born August 8, 1956, in Dayton, to the late Harold L. and Kathleen (Sparks) Shiverdecker.

In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Shiverdecker; beloved dogs, Ranger...

Aug 13, 2025

Ethel Lainhart Crane

89, was born January 19, 1936, in Estill County, Kentucky and left this world to join her heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Middletown Hospice after a short illness.

She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, and Aunt to a host of family members. Ethel was also of...

Aug 12, 2025

Sandra “Sandi” Lee Fugate

age 78, of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord and to the embrace of her loved ones in Heaven on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

She was born on September 25, 1946 to the late, Jack Owens and Art and Catherine Fader. Sandi was preceded...

Aug 4, 2025

Linda K. Evans

78 of Lewisburg passed away on Monday August 4, 2025 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.

She was born February 5, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Fred and Edna (Grill) Rike.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, earlier...

Jul 31, 2025

Selma Louise Chipman

was born on February 26, 1934 in Covington, KY and passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the age of 91.

Selma was the daughter of William C. Dietz and Nellie Elaine Marks Dietz. She was a member of Pentecostal Church. She showed horses for a number of years....

Jul 18, 2025

Judy A. Adams

83, of New Lebanon, joined her family at the Gates of Heaven, on Friday, July 18, 2025.

She was born September 2, 1941, in Kegley, West Virginia, to the late Jack and Lena (Crotty) Belcher.

In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her beloved...

Jul 16, 2025

James “Jim” Ray Jewett, Sr.

Age 64 of Eaton, Ohio went to be with Jesus on Wednesday July 16, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Jim was born on September 20, 1960, in Dayton.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Norman L. Jewett.  He is survived by his Mother Julie...

Jul 11, 2025

WOOD, Pastor Gary Leon of West Alexandria, OH passed away unexpectedly July 11, 2025 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH.

He was born in Farmersville, OH on May 31st, 1937 to the late Helen (Brown) Wood Rice and J. Lindsey Wood. He married the love of his life Sandra (Parks) Wood on November 2nd,...

Jul 7, 2025

Cathleen K. (Williams) Sams

59, of Eaton Ohio, passed away after a long illness on July 7th, 2025.

Cathleen loved animals and her pets, especially her little dogs. At one point she was taking care of two diabetic dogs at the same time, giving them a longer, happier life filled with love. She...

Jul 6, 2025

Eddie Dewayne Watts

50, of Preble County, went Home, Sunday, July 6, 2025, after a long fight with cancer.

He was born August 7, 1974, in Dayton, and was raised by his dad and step-mom, Eddie and Jodee Watts.

Dewayne was preceded in death by his wife’s parents, Paul and Doris...

Jul 4, 2025

Kay C. Richardson

80, of Eaton, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025.

She was born September 14, 1944 to the late Woodrow “Woody” and Maurine Bowen.

In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Temmyson “Tim” Richardson; son, Todd Shiflett; brothers, Glen and Gene Bowen; and...

Jun 28, 2025

Perry M. Brown

76, of New Paris, passed away, Saturday, June 28, 2025.

He was born June 13, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Perry Parker and Josephine Gloria (Jones) Brown.

In addition to his parents, Perry was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer; and sister, Charmaine.

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Jun 14, 2025

Reverend Hubert “Bubby” Eugene Hill

86, of Dayton, Ohio peacefully passed away on June 14th, 2025.

Hubert was born on September 17, 1938 in Fonde, Kentucky to the late Roy “Doc” Hill and Mary Hill. He was one of 10 children, with his siblings Annamae, Lilly, Pearl, Delphi, Glenda, Lawrence, Billy, Bobby and...

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,...