Obituaries 14 April 2026

Marlene Hamm Stephenson

Marlene Hamm Stephenson, 68, of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery.  
 
She was born Sept. 23, 1957 in Dayton, the daughter of James Willis Hamm Sr. and Helen Lavern (Simpson) Hamm.

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Marlene was a member of the New Market Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, reading, genealogy and animals, but most off all spending time with her family.
 
Surviving are her son, Bryan Stephenson of Hillsboro; daughter, Heather Dawn (Tony) Ross of Cincinnati; and six grandchildren, Avery (Dalal) Ross, Dylan Stephenson, Liz Stephenson, Andrew Ross, Olivia Stephenson and Delilah Ross.
 
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen Hamm.
 
A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.

The Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, Hillsboro has been entrusted with the arrangements.
 
Contributions in Marlene's memory may be made to The Ohio Pet Sanctuary Rescue, 8018 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45255.  

To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

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