All Obituaries

PENN, George Russell “Russ” Russ left this world on Friday, January 15th, 2021. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and husband. Russ was a kind, quick-witted, and hard-working man, who spent the last 27 years living in Arcanum Ohio, after a lifetime of moving around the country. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Sea Devil, a fast attack nuclear submarine. Russ went on to work many jobs throughout his lifetime, most rewardingly, at the...

JOHNSON, Paul L. “PJ” “Ike” Age 76, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon, by a son Jeremiah Johnson, by sisters, Katherine & Barbara Johnson and by his parents, Paul H. & Ruby Marie (Baker) Johnson. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam era, he retired from Chrysler and after retirement, Paul enjoyed many years working at Beechwood Golf...

BAKER, Virginia D. Age 70, of Arcanum, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Kenny Baker & by her parents, William & Nannie Belle Garber. Virginia is survived by a daughter, Barb (Dave) Miller; son, BJ (Michelle) Baker; grandchildren, Stewart Baker, Rosalia Baker, Madeleine Miller & Patrick Miller; brother, Roger Garber and numerous other relatives and friends....

Winger, John R. Age 80, of Arcanum, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital following a brief illness. John Roger Winger was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 31, 1940 to John Henry and Beatrice (nee. Folkerth) Winger. He was a sheet metal journeyman that retired from local #24 on January 1, 2000. He is preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Lela B. Squires; grandparents; and a very special infant grandson, Zane David. John is survived by his wife,...

BRIDGES, Kent Age 72, of New Madison, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Kent spent most of his life as a tool and die maker, but found so many other joys in life. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge as KYCH and a current worthy patron of Fort Black Chapter #336 OES. He was also a very active and devout member of his church, often helping with the food pantry. Many people might not recognize him though without the jolly red suit on. For many years Kent, not...

Betty Jane (Beckham) Shank  Age 82, of Arcanum, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020. She passed away peacefully at home with family members by her side. Betty was born to the late Raymond and Gladys (Hodge) Beckham on July 28, 1938, in Lawrenceburg, TN. Following high school graduation in Lawrenceburg, Betty attended business college in Nashville, TN. In 1961, as a single mom, she moved, with her widowed mother and younger siblings to Dayton,...

Carol Lea Tillett Jackson Carol Lea Tillett Jackson, age 80 and a follower of Jesus Christ, died and entered the presence of the Lord on December 24, 2020.  Carol was a long-time farm resident outside of Arcanum, Ohio. Carol was born in Dayton, Ohio to Charles and Nellie Green Tillett on June 23, 1940.  She graduated from West Liberty High School in 1958.  Prior to marriage, she worked at NCR in Dayton, Ohio.  While living in Dayton, Carol met her future husband, Lee...

SCHAAR, Janice Age 80, of Maumee, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her mother; Leona Engel. Janice is survived by her sons, Steven (Jola) Schaar, Craig (Kaylene) Schaar; grandchildren, Brady Schaar, Joshua (Kaylie) Schaar, Ashley (Matt) Liotti; great-grandchildren, Ellis Schaar, Henrik Schaar, Carter Liotti, Cayden Liotti, Casey Liotti, and numerous other relatives and friends. A special thank you to everyone involved...

FLORY, Carol Age 78, of Arcanum, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Flory; her parents, and brother, William “Bill” Wolford. Carol loved to be out in her garden. She grew all sorts of vegetables, sunflowers, and at one point, the news-worthy, biggest sweet potato you had ever seen. She was actively involved with 4-H throughout her life, and loved to sew. Carol will be missed by her...

HOGG, Jacqueline Age 87, of Arcanum, passed away on December 15, 2020 following a brief illness. Jacqueline sent 20 years working for Corning as a glass inspector. She was an avid bowler throughout her life and a fantastic cook. Jacqueline’s family and friends will miss her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Marlene Welbaum; brother, Bud Welbaum; son, Michael Hogg, and grandson, Jeremy Hogg. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Lennox Hogg; children,...