Obituaries

Stephen Austin "Big Bake" Baker

Mar 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen Austin "Big Bake" Baker, 25 of Ansonia, on March 11, 2025, at Kettering Health Dayton.

Born on September 26, 1999, in Greenville, Ohio, to Joshua and Debbie (Nestor) Baker, Austin was a shining light in the lives of many.

Austin was a 2018 graduate of Franklin-Monroe and MVCTC, where he...

Robert L. Franklin, Jr.

Mar 11, 2025

Robert "Bob" Lee Franklin, Jr., 57 of Greenville, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.

He was born on August 21, 1967, in Greenville to the late Robert Lee Franklin, Sr., and Shirley (Bromagem) Ferrante.

Bob is survived by his wife of 29 years, Dawn (Landis) Franklin; his daughter Rachel Middlesetter of Piqua; his son Robert Franklin...

Karen E. Bingham

Mar 10, 2025

Karen E. Bingham, age 82, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville.

She was born on February 3, 1943, in Greenville, to the late George and Hannah (Addis) Laughman.

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Andrea Clark; grandson-in-law, Eric DeBoer; her siblings, Ralph (Betty)...

Eddie N. Puterbaugh

Mar 9, 2025

Eddie Nolan Puterbaugh, age 74 of Arcanum, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Everheart Hospice Care Center.

He was born on January 29, 1951 in Greenville to the late Edgar and Jewell (McMaken) Puterbaugh.

In addition to his parents, Eddie is preceded in death by his brother, Chris Puterbaugh.

Those left to cherish Eddie's memory include his loving wife of 40...

Karen Jane Himes

Mar 8, 2025

Karen Jane Himes, age 64 of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana with her loving family surrounding her.

Karen was born on March 11, 1960, in Union City, Indiana, to the late John and Nettie (Emrick) Martin.

In addition to her parents, Karen is preceded in death by her sisters,...

Judith Ann Brown

Mar 8, 2025

Judith Ann Brown, age 61 of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville.

She was born on May 6, 1963 in Bainbridge, Maryland to the late Ruth (Apple) Shurte and Richard Shurte.

In addition to her father, Judith is survived by her loving husband, Michael Brown; son, Michael Brown; daughter, Amy Duke; sister, Julie...

Eileen (Thomas) Dill

Mar 6, 2025

Eileen (Thomas) Dill, age 99, of Hollansburg, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her home.

She was born on June 5, 1925, in Union City, Indiana, to the late Edward and Mary Eva (Alexander) Thomas.

In addition to her parents, Eileen is preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Harold Dill, whom she married Sunday, September 20, 1942...

Evelyn Irene Chambers

Mar 5, 2025

Evelyn Irene Chambers, age 92, of Greenville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on the morning of March 5, 2025, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio.

She was born October 20, 1932, in Rossburg, Ohio, daughter of the late Elmer and Bessie (Manning) Neal.

On December 7, 1956, she married the love of her life, Vernon Eugene Chambers. Her...

Lisa Callihan

Mar 2, 2025

Lisa Callihan, age 59, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on March 2, 2025 at her home.

Lisa was born on April 3, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Lee and Sharon Thompson.

In addition to her parents, Lisa is preceded in death by her brothers, Mark Thompson and Danny Thompson; her son-in-law, Chris Wendel; and her grandson, Eli Frazier.

Lisa will...

Barbara Ann Foreman

Feb 27, 2025

Barbara Ann Foreman, 90, of Greenville, passed away February 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Barbara was born on June 4, 1934 in Union City, OH, to the late William Yoder and Alice Conklin Yoder.

In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Foreman; brother and sister in law, James and Luella Yoder; sister...

Marchita J. Phifer

Feb 24, 2025

Marchita J. Badger Phifer, age 72, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Miami Valley North Hospital in Dayton, OH.

She was born on July 14, 1952 in Orangeburg, SC to Geraldine Glover Badger and the late Athaniel Badger.

Marchita was a wonderful woman full of love, light, and laughs. She was known for her caring and motherly spirit,...

Vada Lennen

Feb 16, 2025

Vada U. Lennen, age 92 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 16, 2025, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.

She was born on December 12, 1932 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Jess and Laverna (Stephens) Lennen.

In addition to her parents, Vada is preceded in death by her twin sister Vera Lennen, and her...

Kristine Ann Berry

Feb 13, 2025

Kristine Ann Berry, age 55 of Laura, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Wayne Healthcare, Greenville. 

She was born on August 8, 1969 in Dayton to Karl "Rudy" Weiss and the late Dorothy "Dot" (Ward) Weiss.

In addition to her father, Kristine is survived by her loving husband, Shannon Berry; children, Nicholas Berry and Riley Berry; sisters, Kim Weiss,...

Mark Lee Howdieshell

Feb 12, 2025

Mark Lee Howdieshell, age 64, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Everheart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.

He was born on August 15, 1960 in Greenville to the late Paul Howdieshell and Donna Mae (Beisner) Howdieshell. 

In addition to his father, Mark is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Dori" Howdieshell; grandparents, Harry and Edith Beisner and...

Delores J. Williams

Feb 10, 2025

Delores J. Williams, 87 of Versailles, Ohio, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the Oakley Place in Greenville.

She was born on May 12, 1937 to the late Frank and Mildred (Wetzel) Taylor.

Proceeding her in death, husband James Williams; son, Fred Williams; grandchildren, Jay James Williams, Jannie Williams Shaw, Jamie Wiliams; and stepson Joey...

Debra "Debbie" Louk

Feb 10, 2025

Debra "Debbie" Joann Louk, age 70, of Gordon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. 

She was born on December 10, 1954 in Balboa in Panama Canal to the late David and Joann (Wilson) Adams. 

In addition to her parents, Debbie is preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Adams.

Debbie will be loved and...

Charles Joseph Laux

Feb 9, 2025

Charles Joseph Laux, age 75 of Arcanum, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. 

He was born on June 30, 1949 in Elkhart, IN to the late Cletus Joseph and Phyllis Irene (Spice) Laux.

In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his sister, Joann Laux Gage and brother in law, Marden Lee...

Charles Laux

Feb 9, 2025

Charles Joseph Laux, age 75 of Arcanum, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

He was born on June 30, 1949 in Elkhart, IN to the late Cletus Joseph and Phyllis Irene (Spice) Laux.

In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his sister, Joann Laux Gage and...

Constance Susan Bashore

Feb 5, 2025

Constance Susan Bashore, age 82 of Greenville, passed away on February 5, 2025 at Ayden Healthcare, Greenville.

Constance was born on June 12, 1942, in York Township to the late Roger and Catherine (Grillot) Bashore.

In addition to her parents, Constance is preceded in death by her brother, Duane Bashore.

Constance will be missed by her brother, Randall Bashore and her cousin Richard...

Richard Lee Birt

Feb 5, 2025

Richard L. Birt, age 78 of Ansonia, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at his home.

He was born on March 9, 1946 in Greenville to the late Don and Wavelene (Anderson) Birt.

In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his twin granddaughters, Dinah and Loni Birt; sister, Carolyn Burk; and in-laws, George and Dorothy Boerger.

He is...