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Garry K. Matthews, age 66, of Jeffersonville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 22, 1958, in Xenia, Ohio, to his parents Roy and Beverly Matthews, Garry's life was marked by love and dedication to his family and passions. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Terry A. Stephen
82, of Fairhaven, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, March 13, 2025.
She was born March 5, 1943, in Hamilton, to the late Roy and Ruby L. (Deason) Keaton.
In addition to her parents, Terry was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruby Tucker, Phyllis Ingram, and Barbara Moreland; and her husband’s parents, Kenny and Freda Stephen.
She...
Ernest “Buddy” Root
74, of Camden, passed away, Sunday, March 9, 2025.
He was born September 3, 1950, in Hamilton, to the late Ernest “Bud” J. and Edna M. (Neanover) Root.
In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Katherine Howard and Della Marie Feix.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Beverly D. Root;...
Dudley W. Lovely (November 12, 1938) passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the age of 86. Dudley was born in Jeffersonville, Kentucky on November 12, 1938 to the late J. Paul and Pauline Lovely (Glover) before they moved to Ohio.
Dudley is survived by his wife, Eva Lovely, his son, Michael (Andrea) Lovely, his grandson, Lawton (Amber) Lovely,...
Melodie A. (Estep) Hartman
69, of Hanover Township, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 24, 2025.
She was born October 12, 1955, in Hamilton, to Charles J. “Pops” and Helen M. (Knapp) Estep.
Melodie was preceded in death by her dad and brother, Clayton Estep.
She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Daniel Hartman; children, Michelle (Oak) McKean, Lanette...
Connie S. (Pettus) Brown
69, of Camden, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
She was born May 17, 1955, in Middletown, to the late Edward L. and Norma L. (Kelley) Pettus.
In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Brown.
She is survived by her sons, William and Josh (Amber) Brown; and numerous...
William “Bill” Tyler
58, of Camden, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
He was born February 1, 1967 to the late Tom and Kay (Kollman) Tyler.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Schnapp.
He is survived by his sister, Karen (Ron) Clark; nieces and nephew, Sherri Michaud, Adam (Bonnie) Clark, Shawna Clark,...
Verna J. King
73, of Camden, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025.
She was born on August 5, 1951, in Middletown, to the late Vernon and Marcea (Gray) King.
In addition to her parents, Verna was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Matthew King; and niece, Lilly King.
She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie (Tony) Caudill; grandsons, Chase (Dina) Caudill and...
Christi House
44, of Camden, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mom, Denise Morris; maternal grandma, Bernice Powell; and fur-babies, Charlie, Lucy, Oakley, and Spike.
Christi is survived by her husband of 13 years, Chip House; children, Emma Weber, Jackson Weber, Paige House, Isabella Adkins, and Addyson House; sister, Paige Price; brothers; special friends, Kimbre...
Nov. 5, 1953 Bonnie J. Baker Feb. 1, 2025
Bonnie Jean Baker (71) of Camden, Ohio, previously of Rittman, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, on February 1, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rick; two sons, David and Jeffery. Bonnie leaves behind her son, Ricky (Robin); two daughters, Holly (Zach) Walters and LeAnn (Doug) Baker; and two...
Betty Weyand
71, of Camden, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025.
A memorial service will be held Monday, February 3 at 6PM at First Southern Baptist Church, 35 N. Liberty Street, Camden, with Pastor Greg Jackson officiating.
Helen J. (Steele) Whitesell
82, of Camden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Helen was born August 26, 1942, to the late Everett E. and Hazel M. (Widau) Steele. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Donald L. Whitesell; son Ty (Kim) Whitesell, of Louisville, KY; and daughter Susan (Tim) Kieffer,...
Terrie L. Gardner
72, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 19, 2025.
She was born May 14, 1952, in Middletown, to the late Robert and Mary E. (Lyons) Taylor.
In addition to her parents, Terrie was preceded in death her grandson, Toby Gardner; son-in-law, Rob Lane; granddaughter, Nikki Lane; and beloved pet, Maxie.
She is survived by her children, Tim...
Kelly A. Raney-Wilson
56, of Camden, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 18, 2025.
She was born December 27, 1968, in Middletown, to Jim E. and Sheila G. (Brewer) Raney.
Kelly was preceded in death by her mother; Sheila and her daughter; Katelyn Audra Wilson.
She is survived by her father; Jim Raney, daughter; Kassy (Maurel) Simon, siblings; Steve (Cathy) Raney, Jamie...
Joyce R. (Arrowood) Kelley
80, of Middletown, went Home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 10, 2025.
She was born May 26, 1944, in West Middletown, to the late James G. and Pearl J. (Lawson) Arrowood.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Gerald Kelley; and siblings, Hallibe McGuire, James Arrowood, Gary Arrowood,...
Amber C. (Huffer) Brewer
64, of Camden, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
She was born August5, 1960, in Dayton, to the late Albert E. Huffer and Betty (Martin) Huffer.
In addition to her parents, Amber was preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer Collins; son, Austin Lee Klapper; and brothers, Albert Eugene Huffer, Jr. and Donald Huffer.
She is...
Corinne K. (Krekler) Chapman
89, of Van Wert, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024.
She was born August 20, 1935, in Middletown, to the late William H. and Alice (Roberts) Krekler.
In addition to her parents, Corinne was preceded in death by her brother, Norman R. Krekler; and former husbands, Stephen Jesse Wersan, Jack Robert Gray, and Collins Allen Chapman.
She is survived by...
Louraine (Saylor) Michael
63, of Fairfield Township, formerly Camden, went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 20, 2024.
She was born December 3, 1961, in Dayton, to the late Charles, Sr. and Rachel (Hacker) Saylor.
In addition to her parents, Louraine was preceded in death by brothers, Charles Saylor, Jr. and Johnny R. Saylor.
She is survived by her daughters, Charly (Aaron) Wooton...
Duwayne A. Lohrey
77, of Camden, passed away Friday December 13, 2024 at Hospice of Hamilton.
He was born April 23, 1947, in Hamilton, to the late Harry E. and Opal (Weisenbach) Lohrey.
In addition to his parents, Duwayne was preceded in death by his siblings, Delbert, Geraldine, Keith, Glenna, and Terry; and son-in-law, Jerran Adkins.
He is survived by his loving wife of...
Julie M. Carr
57, of Camden, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
She was born March 17, 1967, in Riverside, Ohio, to the late Lee Roy and Joyce A. (Millard) Fannin.
In addition to her parents, Julie was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Carr; niece, Tara Fannin; brother-in-law, Bob Carr; and her husband’s parents.
She is survived by...
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