All Obituaries

Fields, Ron W. Age 82, of Brookville, Ohio, peacefully passed away on December 3, 2023. Ron was a beloved son, devoted husband, caring father and grandfather, brother, and a loyal friend. Born on May 8, 1941, in Jenkins, Kentucky, Ron's life was a testament to the values of faith, family, and hard work. In his early years, he met the love of his life, Brenda. On November 6, 1963, they embarked on a journey of 60 years of marriage, filled with devotion and companionship. In his...

MASON, Marvin D.   Age 79, of Brookville, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton, following an extended illness. He was a 1962 graduate of Brookville High School. He retired from GTE/Verizon in 2005. He was a Booster Member of VFW Post 3288 in Brookville. He loved golf. He organized a Good Friday Golf event that lasted several decades. He spent over 40 years as the sideline statistician for Brookville High School Football. He also held 8 different golf outings...

RHOADS, RICHARD D.   Age 91, of Brookville, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Barbara (Swab) Rhoads; sister, Betty Wyan; daughters, Terri (Allen) Easterday, Nancy Watt and Lynda Stephens; 6 grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren. After graduating from Dixie High School in New Lebanon, OH in 1950, Dick began his career apprenticeship in the tool and die trade at NCR in Dayton, OH. After 18 years with NCR, he worked 8 years...

MILBY, Shirley Irene (Johnson) Age 85, of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on November 16, 2023. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Donald Ray Milby Sr; parents, Carshal and Rachel Johnson; brother, Butch; sisters, Patty, Barbara, Janet and Betty. Shirley is survived by her sons, Donald Ray Milby Jr. and Douglas B. (Sandra) Milby; grandchildren, Elisha J. (Tori) Milby, Jillian Robinson, Daniel (Grace) Milby, Nathan Milby; great-grandchildren, Stetson Milby, Alasdair...

Mikesell, Dorothy L. Age 102, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born October 30, 1921, in Pyrmont, Ohio to the late Stearn and Esther Dearth. Dorothy was a long-time member of the Phillipsburg Missionary Church, in Phillipsburg, Ohio.  She was an avid worker, always tending to the needs of her home, her family and working outdoors in the yard and garden.  She attributed her hard work ethic to being her secret for a...

LANDIS, SYLVIA   Age 65, of Brookville, OH, passed away on November 10, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born on November 19, 1957, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton to the late Bonieda and Vannon Robbins. She graduated in 1976 from Tri-County North High School in Lewisburg, OH. She was married on July 15, 1978, to Michael Landis, who recently celebrated 45 years of marriage. Sylvia retired from Kettering in 2022. She enjoyed family time, fishing,...

O'BRIEN, William Patrick (Billy) Age 64, of Trotwood, Ohio, went to his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2023, at his home. Billy was born on March 9, 1959, to Charles B. and Gladys M. O’Brien in Dayton, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles B. and Gladys M., his Brothers Sean Patrick and John Allen, his Sister Cheryl Martini (Sherrie) and Nephew Steven. Also, his Father-in-law Donald J. Holland and Mother-in-law Ethel M. Holland. Billy was survived by the love of his...

BARNETT, JAMES R.  Age 84, of Brookville, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 28, 2023, at his home. Jim retired from General Motors (Dayton) and served 2 years in the Army. He earned an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton. He loved studying Bible Prophecy, liked classic cars and playing his guitar. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Omer J. and Lonza (Burns) Barnett. Survived by his wife of 40 years Patricia A....

ELSWICK, Matthew Age 42, of Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Elswick; grandfather, Raymond McKinley Combs; sister, Chelsea Elswick. Matthew loved hunting, fishing, four wheeling and anything outdoors. He was an excellent Texas Hold-em player. He loved his children and everyone he met loved him. He is survived by his wife, Amanda; children, Hunter Aubree, Payton, and Parker Elswick; mother, Kyle Combs; brother,...

LOUGHMAN, Nancy L. 82, of Brookville, passed away on October 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Loughman; brothers, Don, Joyce, Elmo and Johnny Hemmerich. Nancy was the assistant manager at Ben Franklin for over 20 years. She loved to attend her grandchildren’s sporting events where she was known as “Cookie Grandma” for always baking the best cookies at every game. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ during services at church. She also loved her...