All Obituaries

 Richard Michael Clarke Age 81, of Englewood, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his home. He was born January 7, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, to his parents Alfred “Bud” & Anis Lucille (McCalla) Clarke.  Richard graduated from Northmont High School class of 1964.  On January 16, 1965, he married Betty Arlene Roberts in Clayton, Ohio, and together they shared a life for over 61 years. He retired from Northmont High School as a custodian after 21 years of ...

Earl Richard “Dick” Dodson, age 81, formerly of Pleasant Hill, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1944, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a steady, thoughtful presence that will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dick graduated from DeGraff High School and went on to build a respected career as a locksmith. He retired after owning and operating Pools Lock Service in Dayton, where he was known ...

Ann Whitaker, "Mrs. Whit" 92, formerly of Union, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 at her home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born in Wayne County Indiana on October 10, 1933, Ann lived a life centered on faith, family, and friendship. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Whitaker (Mr. Whit), and her son Tom Whitaker. She is survived by her children: Mari Hayes (Grady), Dick Whitaker (Lorrie), Charlie Whitaker, Tim Whitaker (Missy), and Diane Tryon ...

Ruth Ann Mattis, age 78, of West Milton, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born June 15, 1948 to Kenneth Myron & Audrey Anna (Winert) Mattis in Greenville, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Edward Mattis; sister-in-law Esther (Klepinger) Mattis. She will be missed and remembered by her brother and sister-in-law Kenneth Lee & Jean Mattis; nephew Kenneth Robert Mattis; niece Carol Brubaker Fox; and numerous cousins. Ruth Ann was a Northmont High ...

Georgia Louise (Stager) Cress, 93, of Colorado Springs, CO, peacefully passed away at 11:04 p.m. on Monday June 15, 2026 following a short illness. Georgia was born on March 1, 1933 in Miami County, Ohio to Oliver and Edna Stager. She lived in Ohio throughout her school years, graduating from Tippecanoe High School in 1951. At Tippecanoe, she enjoyed participating in many school activities, including playing the trumpet in the marching band. After graduation, Georgia moved to Washington DC ...

Patricia (Pat) Grim passed away peacefully on June 28, in West Milton, after a lengthy illness. Pat was born in Montgomery County on December 27, 1935, to the late Orville and Lillian Spitler. She was proceeded in death by her siblings: James Campbell, Mary Jane Campbell, Orville Spitler Jr., and Donna (Spitler) Tammeveski.  Pat was a 1955 graduate of Milton Union High School.  She married Stanley (Sam) Grim on July 2, 1960, at the Brethren Church in West Milton.  ...

Darrell K. Batner Age 66, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home in Ludlow Falls. He was born August 11, 1959, in Ludlow Falls, Ohio, to his parents Charles M. Batner and Dolores N. (Wagnoner) Batner.  Darrell graduated from Milton-Union High School and worked as a truck driver for Gostomsky Trucking. He loved fishing and camping with family and friends, and spending time with everyone he knew. He was a handy man always fixing and working on projects. He could do anything from ...

Kenneth C. Perkins, age 62, of West Milton, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 19, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his siblings Joyce Dawson, Charles Perkins, Cecile (Tommy) Jones, Billy Perkins, Robert Perkins, Brian Perkins. He will be missed and remembered by his life partner Lisa Carol (Turner) Perkins of 18 years; his mom and dad Brenda & Ora Gamble of Kentucky; children Janice (Nate) Buckley ...

Marcile A. Feitshans Age 94, formerly of Pleasant Hill, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville. She was born March 24, 1932, in Miami County, Ohio, to her parents Everett & Bernice (Antonides) Yount. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert E. Feitshans. Marcile graduated from Newton High School class of 1951 and was a longtime member of the Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ where she was baptized. She worked at ...

Edna “Connie” J. Hill, age 91, of Greenville, formerly of West Milton, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at the Brethren Retirement Community. She was born December 21, 1934 to Lloyd J. & Faye (Elleman) Shroyer in Potsdam, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings Janice Butler, Lynn “Bud” Shroyer, Joann Ballinger, Patricia Shaw, and Robert Shroyer. She will be missed and remembered by her loving husband Robert N. ...