Wayne and Kathy Hensley

Kathy (Gilbert) Hensley, 64, passed away on Dec. 8, 2023, in Middletown, Ohio. She was born in Middletown on March 26, 1959, the daughter of Amos Gilbert, Jr., and Betty and Don Williams. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents and brothers-in-law. She was recently followed in death by her husband of 46 years, Wayne Hensley. Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Jill Hickle (Brian); son, Brad Hensley (Jessica Payne); grandchildren, Wyatt, Ava, Colby and Jackson; sister, Kim Wilkinson; brothers, Kenny, Kelly and Donald Williams; two aunts; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She also leaves behind two beloved Labradors, Junior and Hoss. Kathy retired from Pioneer in Springboro. She enjoyed attending country music concerts with Wayne and being an amazing Nana to her grandkids. Kathy and Wayne will be honored with a funeral service on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home in Middletown. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery immediately following the service.

Wayne Hensley, 64, passed away on Dec. 27, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio. He was born in Middletown on Sept. 23, 1959, the son of Henry Hensley and Ruth and Grant Wilmot. He was married to Kathy (Gilbert) Hensley on Feb. 26, 1977. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, his wife and three of his brothers, Edgar Baker, Jr., Gerald Hensley and Grant Wilmot. His memory will be cherished by his daughter, Jill Hickle (Brian); son, Brad Hensley (Jessica Payne); grandchildren, Wyatt, Ava, Colby and Jackson; brother Ron Baker; sister-in-law, Kim Wilkinson; brothers-in-law, Kenny, Kelly and Donald Williams; one aunt; and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind two beloved Labradors, Junior and Hoss. Wayne retired from Miller Coors and operated Jacksonburg Machine. He was an avid motorcyclist, but his greatest joy was being a husband, dad and papaw. With his passing, Wayne became an organ and tissue donor, continuing his lifelong habit of helping others. Wayne and Kathy will be honored with a funeral service on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home in Middletown. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery immediately following the service.