All Obituaries

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...

MCKIBBEN, Olis Age 83, of Arcanum, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby McKibben, and son, Nevin McKibben. Olis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her favorite grand-dog Brutus and doing puzzles (usually with a frappe to drink).  She has been a long time active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pitsburg, Ohio. She is also a longtime volunteer and ticket taker for...

DENLINGER, Joseph E. Age 96, of Brookville, formerly of rural Verona, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 7, 2019 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by brothers, Levi & Lloyd Denlinger & by sisters, Alma Sullenberger & Lydia Montgomery. He was a longtime member of the Salem Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Clayton. Joseph is survived by his companion of 73 years, Mary Lois Denlinger; children, David (Mary Lynn) Denlinger, Doris (Glenn) Flora, Carl...

PHILLIPS-SPENCER, Winifred “Freddy” Age 92, of Greenville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Parker Thomas & Ferne Lawrence; first husband, Rev. Joseph L. Phillips; son, Joseph L. Phillips, and her siblings, Mary, Ferne Joyce, Bob, June, Hope, and Faith. Freddy was a long-time member of Family of God Ministries in Arcanum. She was a strong, devout follower of Christ always spreading the love and joy of the Lord...

WOGOMAN, Charles Leon Age 79, of New Madison, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2019 following a brief illness. Leon is preceded in death by his wife, Viola Wogoman; his parents; sister, Elizabeth Mehaffie; brother, Eugene Wogoman, and brother-in-law, Donald Snell. Leon spent 19+ years working as a mechanic, out of the Greenville location, for the Ohio Department of Transportation. Leon was so impactful with his family, friends, church, and community that it is impossible to say...