All Obituaries

Evelyn May Manning, age 65 of Bradford, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at her sister’s home.  Evelyn was born in Piqua on December 16, 1960 to the (late) Herbert A. & Ginette (Cornett) Manning; had worked for Faurecia in Troy and previously at Marwell in Ft. Loramie.  Evelyn had a green thumb and loved her house plants.  In her younger years, she loved to can and claimed a garden for herself until she couldn’t do it anymore.  Evelyn loved cooking and ...

Emmalene Hutton, age 88 of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Garbry Ridge, Piqua.  She was born in Burnside, KY on January 13, 1938 to the (late) John & Mary Elva (South) McMullen; worked with Kathy in a small business cleaning service; worked in factories, where she wired control panels for airplanes for the military; was an avid reader; enjoyed doing crossword puzzles; and she loved to sew and make quilts. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 67 years, ...

Shirley Yvonne Richard, age 91 of Bradford, passed away today, March 4, 2026 at StoryPoint Assisted Living in Troy.  She was born in Franklin Township, Darke County on October 23, 1934 to the (late) Waldo & Naomi (Sharp) Weider.  Shirley was a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1952 and worked as a Teacher’s Aide for DeColores Montessori School in Greenville for 16 years,  where she was known for her peanut butter balls which she made at the school.  She ...

Dinah Jean Miller, age 62 of Piqua, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026.  Dinah was born in Piqua on August 31, 1963 to the (late) Ronald Gene & Mildred Elaine (McGillvary) Asher; was a graduate of Mississinawa Valley High School, Class of 1981 and took some college classes.  She had worked for Ardaugh Group in Winchester, IN; when she was younger, she loved to play pool and she was excellent at shuffleboard and cornhole.  Dinah loved going to Vegas and clubs with her ...

David Michael Phillips, age 38 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.  David was born in Greenville on May 22, 1987 to Michael Franklin Phillips and Christa Kay (Lear) Crick; was a graduate of Bradford High School, Upper Valley JVS, Class of 2006; worked as a Sub-Contractor for E. Ream Construction, Vandalia.  He enjoyed going to Gatlinburg and going to the casino.  David was an avid fisherman, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his daughter, nieces, and ...

Jane Ellen Lavy, age 70 of Covington, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her home.  Jane was born in Piqua on March 24, 1955 to the (late) Victor C. & Reva M. (Huffman) Batdorf; a graduate of Covington High School, Class of 1973; was co-owner of Lavy Concrete for 25 years.   She received her first pony when she was ten years old and graduated to bigger horses, it began a lifelong love of 4-H and horseback riding.  It is said she sold one of her horses because her ...

Brenda L. Wagoner, age 65 of Covington, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County, Troy.  Brenda was born in Troy on October 17, 1960 to the (late) William & Dessie Pearl (Gambill) Hall; worked for 19 years at Nitto in Piqua.  Brenda enjoyed many things including, going out on the pontoon; jet skiing, visiting family in Kentucky, fishing, and motorcycle riding especially on a Harley-Davidson.  However, Brenda loved her dog, Lexi!  Preceded in ...

Floyd H. Greer, age 96 of Versailles, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  Floyd was born in Darke County on September 18, 1929 to the (late) Clarence & Bertha (Mickel) Greer; was a Butcher at Valdecker’s Packing Company; a member of Bradford United Methodist Church; built five homes starting in 1957 when he was 27 years old on Liberty Street in Bradford, followed by one on Rt. 721 South, one on Rt. 36 West, in 1976 one on St.Rt. 48 ...

Rhonda Michelle (Lansing) Harris, age 54 of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the PAM Specialty Hospital, Miamisburg.  Rhonda was born in Troy on February 25, 1971 to Robert Lansing & Catherine (Weidner) Pennybacker;  was a graduate of Graham High School, Class of 1989; received her bachelor’s degree from Wright State University.  Rhonda was an avid scrapbooker and an Advisor with Creative Memories; when her boys were younger she was active with 4-H ...

Beverly Ann Long, age 79 of Versailles, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at her home.  Beverly was born in Bradford on October 19, 1947 to the (late) Harold & E. Naomi (Inman) Bashore; was a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1965; received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Edison State Community College.  Beverly worked as Director of Nursing at Heartland Nursing Home.  She was a member of the VFW Post #4235, Covington; loved watching the Olympics, ...