Obituaries
Harry Richard Bailey
Jan 21, 2026
Harry Richard Bailey, age 79, of Somerville, OH passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home. He was born September 30, 1946 in Hamilton, OH to the late Shelby W. and Bertha May (Hilton) Bailey.
A devoted and loving father whose heart was as big and open as the fields he cherished. Harry retired from W.R. Grace in Cincinnati...
Doris Faye "Dottie" Bourne
Jan 19, 2026
Doris Faye “Dottie” Bourne, age 76, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026 at The Sanctuary of Wilmington Place in Dayton. She was born April 14, 1949 in Hamilton, OH to the late John and Minnie (Cochran) Sasser.
Dottie was a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School. She retired from the benefits office at Miami University in...
Marna Lee Beneke
Jan 15, 2026
Marna Lee Beneke, age 91, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 11, 1934 in West Alexandria to the late Robert and Mary Barton.
Marna graduated from Lanier High School in 1952; she worked at Peffly Ford in Dayton as a payroll clerk for 22...
Mary Ann Centers
Jan 15, 2026
Mary Ann Centers was called home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2026.
Born Mary Ann Caplinger on May 1, 1932 in West Union, Ohio to Adrienne and Albert Caplinger. She was the eldest of seven children.
She professed her life to Christ at an early age and was a faithful servant to Jesus, her Lord and Savior. She was...
Dustin Cody McGlothin
Jan 13, 2026
Dustin Cody McGlothin, 39, of Trenton, OH passed away unexpectedly on January 13th, 2026. He was born November 10, 1986 in Dayton, OH.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather Robyn and Randy Combs; his chosen daughter Montanna McGlothin; his siblings Timothy Jr., John Wesley, Linda, Jennifer, T.J and James; Grandparents Hurkus and Freeda Combs; uncles Sam Toler and Tony...
Clara J. Myers
Jan 12, 2026
Clara J. Myers, age 94, of Somerville, OH passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties in Franklin. She was born April 2, 1931 in Grafton, WV to the late William L. and Bessie Mildred (Renshaw) Hinkston.
She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and GG.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Stella G. Eby
Jan 6, 2026
Stella G. Eby, age 94, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born April 4, 1931 in Means, KY to the late Raleigh and Rosalee (Neal) Goodpaster.
Stella grew up a sharecropper’s daughter in Williamstown, KY. She was very artistic and could do just about anything she put her mind to. In addition to being a...
Deborah Kay Lemen
Jan 3, 2026
Deborah Kay Lemen, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio.
Deborah was born on March 3, 1950, in Massillon, Ohio, to Charles and Della Bach, who preceded her in death. She was raised in Dalton, Ohio, where she attended local schools and graduated from Dalton High School, Class of 1968.
Debbie built a life centered on family,...
Frank E. Davis III
Jan 3, 2026
Frank E. Davis III, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born October 21, 1948 in Middletown, OH.
Frank was a proud graduate of Trenton High School. After completing his education, he worked in maintenance at Armco Steel for 30 years until retirement. Throughout his life, he had a passion for farming and animals, especially his...
Shirley J. Kastens
Jan 3, 2026
Shirley J. Kastens, age 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born on January 2, 1935 in Preble County, OH.
She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and crafting. She was the babysitter to many of her grandchildren for many years and as they grew older she enjoyed...
Robert E. Nisius
Jan 2, 2026
Robert E. Nisius, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. Born and raised in West Alexandria, Ohio, Bob lived a full and meaningful life in the community he always called home.
Bob was a member of St. John Church and was known for his strong work ethic, generosity, and dedication to family. He was preceded in death by his...
Sandra J. Spence
Dec 29, 2025
Sandra J. Spence, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Soin Hospital in Beavercreek, OH. She was born December 5, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Kenneth and Jean (Boomershine) McIntosh.
Sandra was the first female Deputy Sheriff and paramedic in Preble County serving the citizens of the county for many years; and...
Patricia Ann Rossman
Dec 29, 2025
Patricia Ann Rossman, age 91, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Brookdale Senior Living in Greenville, OH. She was born February 16, 1934 in Toledo, OH to the late Harold A. and Veronica A. (Swartz) Hoffman.
Patricia graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952. She worked for Sears Roebuck in Richmond, IN, and then...
Rebecca S. Smith
Dec 22, 2025
Rebecca S. (Brown) Smith passed away surrounded by her loved ones on December 22, 2025. Rebecca was born September 30, 1945, in New Castle, IN to the late Donald W. and Clementine Brown.
She was a 1963 graduate of Union School in Indiana. After that, she attended the TWA Airline School in Kansas City, MO., and worked for Kansas City Life...
Kenneth S. House
Dec 21, 2025
Kenneth S. House, age 90, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Vancrest of Eaton Healthcare Center. He was born May 19, 1935 in to the late Everett and Marguerite (Bucher) House.
Ken was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Cold War and member of the American Legion Post #215, Eaton; he was a member of the...
Jane Louise "Pickle" Benham
Dec 17, 2025
Jane Louise “Pickle” Benham, age 78, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Vancrest of Eaton Healthcare Center. She was born March 30, 1947 in Greenville, OH to the late Earl Leroy and Doris Jeanette (Marshall) Bailey Sr.
Jane attended Jackson School where she served as secretary of the alumni association and was a 1965 graduate...
Gary J. Agler
Dec 17, 2025
Gary J. Agler, age 77, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Kettering Health Dayton. He was born April 5, 1948 in Richmond, IN to the late Jean Edmond and Anna Mae (Howell) Agler.
Gary was a graduate of Monroe High School class of 1966; graduate of Ohio State class of 1970 with a degree in Agriculture....
Larry Hollenbaugh
Dec 13, 2025
Larry Hollenbaugh, age 84, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday December 13, 2025. Larry was born March 12, 1941 in Gratis OH to the late Herman and Ethel Hollenbaugh. He was a graduate of Gratis High school class of 1959; was a U.S. Army Veteran and was Fire Chief of the Gratis Fire Department and Gratis EMS. He...
Gloria Dawn Cole
Dec 12, 2025
Gloria Dawn Cole, age 93, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Vancrest of Eaton Healthcare Center. She was born September 9, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Edward and Lea Harbaugh.
Gloria loved the beach, dancing, and old music. She was an avid gardener and animal lover. Growing up, her father Edward was...
Linda S. Daily
Dec 11, 2025
Linda S. Daily, age 59, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Eaton. She was born November 27, 1966 in Dayton, OH.
She was a 1984 graduate of Eaton High School, where she was a cheerleader, ran track and was a member of the swim team; Linda won the Preble County Pork Festival race. In school was...
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