All Obituaries

Donna “Nana” Bellar, age 85, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her residence.  She was born May 2, 1935 in West Alexandria, OH to the late Ralph and Irene Early.  She was a graduate of West Alexandria High School.  She was a 4-H advisor for over 40 years.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward “Pap” Bellar, who passed away in 2013; and brothers Kenny Early and Harold...

Tounsey Marie Bowser, age 95, of Dayton and formerly of New Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Bethany Lutheran Village Retirement Center in Dayton.  She was born September 17, 1924 in Indian Springs, TN to the late George and Bertha Olinger.  She was retired from General Motors; was a former cook at the Elementary School in New Lebanon; farmed for many years; and was a member of the New Lebanon United Methodist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Helen Jane Carrol Voge passed away on Sunday, June 7th at her home on Windy Heights Farm. Always a fan of Independence Day, she was born on the 4th of July in 1940 in Seaman, Ohio to late Ted and Jessie Carroll. She graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1958. Helen married Bill Voge on June 30th, 1962. They farmed together and were married for nearly 58 years.  Helen spent her days raising goats, gardening, and painting. She started goat 4-H projects at the Preble...

Roland D. Bowman, age 76, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his residence.   He was born December 2, 1943 in Greenville, OH to the late Kenneth and Betty Bowman.  He worked at Dayton Tire and Rubber for 13 years and later retired in 2007 from the Preble County Landfill as an equipment operator after 24 years of employment.  Roland was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...

Lori Ann Lindloff Clark, age 44, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Kettering Hospital   in Kettering, OH.  She was born on July 1, 1975 in Kettering, OH.  Lori was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in West Alexandria.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Arden and Louise Beagle; paternal grandparents Eugene “Cincy” and Kathryn Lindloff; and husband John Clark.  She is survived by mother Shirley Lindloff...

Kenneth Allen “Kenny” Hawley, age 69, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his sister’s residence.  He was born June 13, 1950 in Dayton, OH to the late Clifford Marion, Sr. and Ethel Marie (Askins) Hawley.  Kenny was a beloved son, brother and uncle.  He never met a stranger and was loved by all.  He spent his last few years living at the Home Farms in Camden and attending Your Happy Place.  Kenny was a member of the St....

Eva Louise Kesler, age 100, of Gratis, OH passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Southview Medical Center in Centerville, OH.  She was born December 5, 1919 in Preble County to the late Leora Benjamin and Elsie Viola Kesler.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her siblings: Grace Coleman, Evelyn Donthnier, Opal Neanover, Ethel Martin and Florence Brown; and brother-in-law Herbert J. Coleman.  She is survived by her niece Misty (Rufus Armstrong) Ulm;...

Virginia Rigsby, age 80, of Gratis, OH passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH.  She was born June 9, 1939 in Beattyville, KY to the late Jesse and Minnie (Toler) Day.  Virginia dearly loved her home and all of her family.  She enjoyed camping and the bonfires with her family; and shopping.  She was a member of the Deliverance Tabernacle Church, Middletown, OH.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...

Nancy E. Kiracofe, age 79, of Camden, OH passed away at home on Friday, April 10, 2020.  She was born June 3, 1940 in Brookville, OH to the late R. Deo and Mabel I. (Longenecker) Baker.  Nancy farmed alongside her husband, Dick, for many years in Camden.  She was a lifelong member of the Gratis Church of the Brethren; and was a member of the Preble County Farm Bureau.  She enjoyed playing cards with her Camden Card Club.  In addition to her parents, she was also...

Sheila Adkins, age 69, of Gratis, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, OH.  She was born March 6, 1951 in Breathitt County, KY to the late Pearl Allen and Oma (Hudson) Dollinger.  Sheila worked for many years at the Baxter Company in Eaton and recently retired as a manager from the Gratis Eagles Lodge #4289.  She dearly loved her family and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone.  She is survived by her sons Chad...