All Obituaries

Richard “Rick” L. Wenning II, Age 50, of Eaton, passed away on Tuesday May 17, 2022.  Rick was born on September 9, 1971, to his parents Richard and Ginny (Albert) Wenning.  Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard; grandparents: Isadore and Stella Wenning and Byron and Vicki Lee Albert. He is survived by his loving wife Corinne; daughters, Elizabeth Wenning and Alexandra Wenning; mother, Ginny Wenning; brother, Gerame (Mary) Wenning; uncle, Joe (Leeann)...

Doug Whiteaker Age 54, of West Alexandria, OH. died peacefully under Hospice Care in Richmond, IN on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was born on May 20, 1967, in Hamilton, OH., to Herman and Norma (Lautenslager) Whiteaker. Doug is survived by his children; Laci, Gatlin and Jacob, his siblings; Cindy (Gary) Watson, Tom (Kim) Whiteaker and Gary (Diana) Whiteaker, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. Doug started his career as a paramedic firefighter at...

Pauline A. Ortman 87, of Farmersville, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was born January 30, 1935 in Dayton, to the late Omer S. and Dorothy J. (Puterbaugh) Mills. Pauline is survived by her husband of 13 years, Kenneth Ortman; sons, Randy (Tammy) Rehmert and Jeffrey (Chris) Rehmert; 4 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, William E. (Jean) Mills; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Not only did she have a great love for her family, she had a...

 Lincoln Zachary Dickerson Age 3, of West Alexandria, gained his Angel wings on Monday, April 25, 2022, in the arms of his mom and dad. He was born in Dayton, OH to Alyssa (Summers) Dickerson and Richard Dickerson on March 26, 2019. Lincoln was such a happy and friendly boy, so much so that his favorite word was “Hello”. He loved music, dancing and just getting’ jiggy with it. Pizza was one of his favorite foods and you could find him watching the Lorax or batman...

Kimberly A. Rust 61, of Brookville, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born November 18, 1960, in Dayton, to the late Charles and Juanita (Dodson) Price. In addition to her parents, Kim was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Randy; father-in-law, Edward Cook; and brothers, Terry and Jerry Price. She is survived by her children, Ashley (Doug) Miller, Chrissy Rust, Becky Rust, and Scott Rust; stepdaughter, Nikki Hensley; grandchildren, Jason and...

Pat (Blosser) Penney 84 of New Lebanon, passed away on April 22, 2022, at New Lebanon Health Care Center. Pat is survived by her children, Gary (Cindy) and Barbi; grandchildren, Chris (Gina) and Erin; 13 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; Danielle, who was like another granddaughter to her; and many more family and friends.   She was a lifelong resident of New Lebanon and graduated from Dixie High School in 1955. Pat loved her church family at the New Lebanon Brethren...

Jamie Danielle Straszheim 32 of Lewisburg, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022. She was born October 14, 1989, in Richmond to her parents, Danny and Frances (Sink) Straszheim. Jamie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Eddie and Mary Louise Straszheim and maternal grandparents, Howard Dale Sink and Marjorie Smith. In addition to her parents, Jamie is survived by her son, Dakota Alexander Joe Beaty; daughter, Brianna Angelette...

James Robert Butler Age 19, of Camden, OH, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on November 14, 2002, in Dayton, OH, to Robert and Shawna (Lehman) Butler. James was a 2021 Preble Shawnee High School graduate and had dreams of training animals and serving his country. He was a loving, giving, caring, kind soul that would do anything for anyone in need. James was active in the youth group and loved his church and was very knowledgeable when...

William “Bill” Wheeler Age 68, of Eaton, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, April 15, 2022. Bill was born on February 21, 1954, in Richmond, IN, to the late Walter and Barbara (Tibbott) Wheeler. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his son-in-law and camping buddy, Scott Morningstar. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Linda Wheeler; children, Julie (Kevin) Potts, Nick (Krista) Wheeler, Bailey Morningstar; grandchildren, Matt...

Shevon Poynter, Age 64, of Seaman, OH passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born to Bruce Grow and Miriam (Cliff) Cripe Sharritt in Dayton, OH on November 20, 1957. Shevon enjoyed crafts of all sorts, from diamond painting to wood working, liked crappie fishing and travelling with her husband, but most off all loved raising her goats. She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church and had worked for Shook Construction. She is survived by her...