All Obituaries

RICKER, Esther Age 91, of Castine, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019. Esther was born May 2, 1928 to Charles and Roma Horine in Greenville, Ohio. She is a New Madison High School graduate. On December 25, 1948 Esther would go on to marry Leon Ricker. Esther was a long time member of Castine Church of the Brethren and taught Sunday school there for several years. She loved her family with all her heart and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her...

SMITH, Gale Age 71, of Arcanum, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, William & Marjorie Townsend; infant sister, Anne Irene Townsend, and brother, Terry Townsend. Gale had a compassion for animals, especially her dog and beloved horse, Caesar. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Gale will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. She is survived by her...

BURNS, Virginia Age 90, of New Madison, passed away on August 27, 2019 following an extended illness. Virginia was born on August 29, 1928 to Virgil and Faye Dubbs in New Madison, Ohio. She spent 53 years working proudly as an insurance agent for New Madison Insurance Agency. Virginia was always a hardworking women who loved tending to her garden. She was a loving wife, a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in...

ROBERTS, James “Jim” Elliott Age 86, of Arcanum, passed away following an extended illness on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Laurels of West Carrollton. He was born on March 15, 1933 to Herbert and Pauline Roberts. He is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Roberts, and brother-in-law, Ted Covert. Jim graduated from Jefferson Schools in 1951 and went on to get his B.S. in Business from Miami University. He was a farmer and also worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base,...

HAMILTON, Gloria M. Age 94, of Arcanum, passed away on August 19, 2019 at the Brethren Retirement Community. Gloria was born on August 3, 1925 in Arcanum, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, S. Dewey and Hallie (Baker) Hamilton; brother, Keith (Evelyn) Hamilton and sister, Marilyn Larsh. Gloria graduated from Arcanum H.S. in 1943 and retired from Delco Products in 1989. She was a former member of Wayne Trail Grange and Arcanum Bowling League. She was also a member of Faith United...

HOOD, Ruby Lela Age 84, passed away Sunday, August 18th, 2019, surrounded by her family. Ruby was born October 9, 1934 to Louie and Wanda Kerschner Dawson of Dayton, Ohio. She was a 1953 graduate of Jefferson Township High School of Dayton, Ohio. Ruby was a loving mother and homemaker. She was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends, most especially over the holidays.   When she wasn’t inside working around the house, Ruby was outdoors...

BINGHAM, Forrest Lee Age 75, of Arcanum, passed away on August 15, 2019 in Greenville following an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Boyd Bingham, Sr. & Marie Bingham; brothers, Boyd Bingham, Jr., Raymond Bingham,  Ronnie Bingham, and step-son, Matt Smith. Forrest proudly served our country in the United States Air Force, 811th Medical Group. After his active duty service he went on to continue a career with the United States Army and Air Force National...

FLORY, Charlene M. "Granny" Age 98, of Arcanum, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at State of the Heart Hospice in Wayne Hospital, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, by a son, Donald, by her parents and 12 siblings. She was a longtime member of Faith United Methodist Church in Arcanum and retired from the Cafeteria at Arcanum Schools. Charlene is survived by a daughter, Marilyn (Lyle) Bixler; daughter-in-law, Carol Flory;...

SEASE, Michael Z. “Mike” Age 70, passed away April 24, 2019. He was born March 7, 1949 to Barbara and the late Don Sease. Mike graduated from Franklin-Monroe High School in 1967, was a Vietnam veteran serving 4 years in the US Navy and he retired from Delco Products in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by two daughters, Michelle Sease, Susan Sease; step-daughter, Tammy Deaton; grandchildren, Noah, Alexandra, Josh, Nathan; 5...

Kevin Douglas Rhodehamel Age 61, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2019 of a heart attack at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born September 29, 1957 to Doyle and Edna Marie (Hoover) Rhodehamel.  He was married to his childhood sweetheart, Vickie Troutwine on July 5, 1980.  He was a graduate of Arcanum High School and Montgomery County Joint Vocational School (now known as Miami Valley CTC) class of 1976; he was an alumnus of Edison State College and the University of...