All Obituaries

TANNER, Jeannette L. Age 95, of Brookville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Kingston of Miamisburg following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, by her parents, Everett & Stella Copp and by a brother, Donald Copp. She was a longtime member of Brookville Community United Methodist Church and she retired as the Principal’s secretary at Brookville High School. Jeannette is survived by children,  Ronald (Marty) Tanner, Carolyn...

CAYLOR, Tammy Age 54, of Brookville, went to be with our Lord on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 2:08pm. She was part of the graduating class of 1984 from Tri-County North. Tammy spent most of her life working for Community Concept, touching the hearts of so many family and friends. She was a loving daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, great-aunt, and friend. Her family and friends will deeply miss her. Tammy is survived by her mother, Marilyn Dearth; brother, Dale Dearth; sister, Brenda Szwec;...

JOHNSON, Jim Age 79, of Clayton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Jim was born in Virginia in 1941 and has always loved being around his hometown. He was always the kindest person you would meet. His family and friends will always hold a special place in his heart and he will be deeply missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Mervin Johnson & Ed Johnson. Jim is survived by Sue Johnson (sister and caregiver of 21 years); sisters,...

WEAVER, Cecilia J. Age 81, of Englewood, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at Brookdale of Englewood following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raleigh & Jean Johnson, by her husband, Dr. Bill Weaver, III & by an infant daughter. She attended church at Covenant at Sugar Grove. Cecilia is survived by a son, Bill Weaver, IV; daughter, Laura (Brian) Joslin; grandsons, Sam & Eli Joslin; sisters, Pamela Gibler, Vicki Johnson & Sherri Cotter;...

WALKLET, Roberta A. “Bobbie” Age 97, of Brookville, died on Wed. September 2, 2020 at Spring Hill Singing Woods in Clayton following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis & Wilma Purnhagen, by a son, Bill Walklet, by her husband, Don Walklet, by a brother Louis Purnhagen & sister, Mary Jane Albrecht. She was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during WWII, and she spent many years as a kindergarten teacher before retiring in...

FILBRUN, Richard L. “Dick” Age 91, of West Alexandria, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Rest Haven in Greenville, following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore & Lena Filbrun, by a daughter, Denise Kober & by a brother, Carl Filbrun. He was retired from Inland Manufacturing, he was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion. Dick is survived by his wife of 66 years, Darlene (McAdams) Filbrun; son,...

CULTICE, Gene Age 93, of Lewisburg, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 following an extended illness. Gene was born to the late Robert & Edna Cultice on January 10, 1927. He faithfully served our country in the United States Army during World War II. Gene spent his career as an educator. First, earning his bachelor's degree from Cedarville College and attended  UD, George Peabody Institute, UC, and several science foundations. He taught 4 years at Randolph...

WERLING, Barbara   Age 89, of Brookville, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2020 following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by 2 children, Jane Lyons, Judy Werling-Ingram, and a granddaughter, Melissa Lyons. Barbara is survived by her husband of 69 years, W.H. “Bill” Werling; children, Teresa (Dennis) Denlinger, Susan (Dennis) Fenton; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial...

KEISH, Nicholas Age 40, of West Carrollton, Ohio, passed away suddenly on August 22, 2020. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Kyle and Cathy Watson of Brookville Ohio, his father Rodney Keish of Centerville Ohio, his sister and brother-in-law Bailey Keish and Anthony Coomer of Brookville Ohio, his birth father David Parriman and grandmother Rowena Parriman of Riverside Ohio, his fiancé Lauren Miller of West Carrollton Ohio and children Ashton Keish and Kellan Keish of...

WEAVER, Melissa   Age 51, of Tipp City, passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Melissa has been an active member of the Lewisburg Baptist Church for over 40 years. She has been an important part of the ladies’ ministry and a wonderful Sunday school teacher for the church. Her passion for teaching has also led her to teach and work with MVCDC, MVCTC (GED program), High Scope, and other organizations. She loved to garden (and her bunnies), play scrabble, and...