All Obituaries

Russell P. Bratton, age 66, of Gratis, OH passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.  He was born December 26, 1954 in Hamilton, OH to the late Robert and Irma Bratton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Lawrence Bratton and Robert Bratton, Jr.  He is survived by his sister Pat Fox of Eaton, OH; brother James Bratton of Gratis, OH; sister-in-law Diana Bratton; and numerous nieces and nephews and great...

L. Lorene Sharp, age 92, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at EverHeart Hospice at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH.  She was born July 16, 1928 in Johnson City, TN to the late Norman and Iva Tester.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in New Lebanon, OH; and was a member of the Richmond Deaf Club.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband L. Rex Sharp in 2010; sisters Clydie Tester, Mabel Tester, Laura Good,...

Judith L. Huff, age 79, of Camden, OH, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her residence.  She was born May 26, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late Walter and Janet Kessing.  She was a longtime farmer with her husband Roy and was an avid quilter and sewer.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Roy T. Huff who passed away in 2014.  She is survived by her son Craig Huff of Gratis; daughter Joan Lewis of Camden; son Christopher (Lisa) Huff...

Jeanne Gale Flenner, age 80 of Gratis, Ohio died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, Ohio.  Born June 4, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Edward Thomas and Frances Irene (Stephenson) Kemmerer. Jeanne, married Daniel Lloyd Flenner in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Provo Temple in Utah on December 28, 1973, a graduate of Miami Valley School of Nursing worked as an LPN at Heartland of Eaton until 1983 at which time she determined...

Janet M. Spitler, age 75, of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born October 9, 1945 in Mount Pleasant, MI.  Janet was preceded in death by her father and mother Ray and Ethel Conrad; and brothers Dwayne Conrad and Paul Conrad. She is survived by her husband Floyd “Butch” Spitler Jr. of West Alexandria Ohio; son John and Rhonda Spitler and grandson Sean Spitler all of White Oak, Texas; son Michael and Angela Spitler...

Flora Long, age 91, of Middletown and formerly of Gratis passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Hillspring of Springboro Health Care Center.  She was born April 26, 1929 in Salyersville, KY to the late Ishmal and Zula Montgomery.  She attended Beechwood Church of God.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Jerry W. Long; brother Johnny Montgomery; and sons-in-law Robert Haley and Gary Gross.  She is survived by her son James (Sharon)...

Marietta “Kit” Miller, age 98, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born May 17, 1922 in Preble County to the late Everette and Louise Herbst.  She was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church and Women’s Circle; was a member of the Alpha Kappa Sorority, Coterie Club, Order of Eastern Star, James E. Ryan Post American Legion #322 Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of the Elks Lodge in...

Jeanne S. Via, age 60, of Camden, OH passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at her residence after a short battle with cancer. She was born January 12, 1961 in Gratis, OH to Suzanne A. Combs and the late Donald J. Combs.  She was a 1979 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and retired from Miami University after 29 years, working in the IT field. She was also a Charter Member of the F.O.E. #4289 Auxiliary, Gratis; but most importantly, she was a caring friend to all.  In addition...

Frederick L. “Bud” Tucker, age 84, of Somerville, OH passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence.  He was born July 28, 1936 in Grafton, WV to the late Harold and Evelyn Tucker.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran; was a member of the Gratis United Methodist Church; and he retired in 1992 from AK Steel in Middletown, OH.  He dearly cherished and enjoyed spending time with his family.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother...

Virginia A. “Ginger” Filley, age 76, of Gratis, OH passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH.  She was born April 1, 1944 in Preble County, OH.  She was preceded in death by her parents Homer and Marguerite Filley; and son J.D. Denny.  She is survived by her daughter Jodi (Mike) Fritts of Gratis; son John Denny of Ft. Wayne, IN; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. A private service will be held at the convenience of...