All Obituaries

WHISMAN, Vicky E. Age 60, of Brookville, passed away  Monday, August 3, 2020 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton following an extended illness.  She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Vic Whisman; daughter, Casey (Alan) Finch & parents, Sandra & Park Henninger. Vicky was a farm girl at heart. She loved the outdoors and she loved the ocean. Due to national health concerns, a private graveside service will be held. Local arrangements are in care of the GILBERT-FELLERS...

DICKEY, Scott E.   Age 59, of Lakengren, formerly of Brookville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 2, 2020 following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dickey & by his in-laws, Carol & Donald Dennull. He was a 1979 graduate of Twin Valley North High School and he was employed for 30 years at Reichard Chevrolet, formerly Boose Chevrolet. At his passing he had advanced to the position of Shop Foreman. He really loved spending time with...

CLEMENTS, Edith   Age 63, formerly of the Brookville area, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 after a long battle with ALS. Edith was a long time active member of the 1st Baptist Church in Englewood. She adored all sorts of animals, especially her dogs. She also loved to travel and was able to fulfill her dream of taking an Alaskan cruise. She was always a joy to be around and would always brighten up a room or bring a smile to your face. She is going to be deeply missed by all...

STONER, Rosalie   Age 81, of Brookville, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 following an extended illness. Rosalie was a loving mother and grandmother. She had a lasting personal relationship with each and every one of her grandchildren, and will always be remembered for that (and maybe her amazing pancake-making skills). She is Elvis’ #1 fan who loved to dance. Among many other qualities, Rosalie was sassy, but kind-hearted, a hard worker, and could always bring a...

FARRIS, Norma J.   Age 88, of Brookville, passed away peacefully at Brookhaven on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Norma retired from Brookville’s McMaken/IGA grocery store. She volunteered with Camp Fire Girls & Boys, Heartland Hospice, and Grandview Hospital, and worked for several years for the Brookville KOA campground. She was an active and devoted member of the Daughters of America for over 50 years. During her life she enjoyed traveling, visiting new places, with her family...

Donovan, Maxine   Age 87, of Englewood, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2020 following an extended illness. Maxine was a devoted pastor’s wife, who was a dedicated member of the churches she served. She was a wonderful pianist and a heart-felt Sunday school teacher. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Maxie Mae Fisher, and brothers,...

TURNER, Artie   Age 90, of Phillipsburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2020 following an extended illness. Artie was born August 13, 1929 to Arthur and Ada Hickman in Paoli, Indiana. She has been a long time active member of Phillipsburg United Methodist Church. Her family will always remember her as a loving wife, mother, and mammie (grandmother). Artie will be deeply missed my her family and friends. She is preceded in death by parents, and daughters,...

DUNCAN, Danny   Age 61, of Brookville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 15, 2020, following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nell & Kenny Duncan and by sisters, Donna Sue Haws & Sheila Denise Duncan. He was previously employed as a barber and also as a plasterer. Danny is survived by a sister, Christine (Ralph) Eversole; brother, Kenneth “Bubba” Duncan; fiancé, Jon Weidel and numerous other relatives and many, many...

HANSHEW, Joan Marie  Age 70, of Brookville, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, James & Flora Daly & by sisters, Mary Lou Vencill & Lucille DeLong. She was a 1968 graduate of Colonel White High School, she retired from Children’s Medical Center after over 20 years, she was a longtime member of Providence Lutheran Church and she was also a member of the Dayton Buckeye Model A Ford...

GARDNER, Charles Allen “Chuck” Age 89, of Eaton, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born Sept. 10, 1930 in Powell, OH, son of the late Lester & Vivian Gardner. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Sara “Sally” Gardner, by Sally’s mother, Dorcas Keig-Copely, his brother, Victor Gardner, and sister, Maryanne Roode. He was the co-founder of Gardner-Tobin, Inc. of Dayton, OH, established in 1959. He was a...