Bales' Funeral Home

11/21/2025

We are grateful to sponsor this monthly event.

Grief Support Group offered free of charge on the first Tuesday of each month.

11/18/2025

Grief Resources at Your Fingertips

We provide ongoing support through valuable online grief resources and daily support emails, helping you and your family navigate the journey of loss long after the service concludes. We are your partner in healing. 💜

For people grieving the death of a loved one, Bales Funeral Home offers resources and tools available to assist you in your healing journey.

11/16/2025

Friends & Neighbors Serving You

When you walk through our doors, you’ll be greeted by familiar faces. Our staff are your friends and neighbors, ensuring a sense of comfort and familiarity during an overwhelming time. We get it because we live here. 🤗

11/13/2025

A Heritage of Care, Continuing Today

For over 100 years, the building at 249 N. Main St. has been a place of comfort and dignified farewells. We honor that heritage every day by offering the best possible care to our neighbors. Visit us to learn more.

11/10/2025

Do You Have a Question?

We know you have questions about the process, costs, or etiquette. Our website's FAQ section is a great place to start, or simply call us. We believe in clear, open communication. 💡

Bales Funeral Home provides helpful resources at your finger tips for making arrangements, to help you make informed decisions during your time of need.

11/10/2025

🎅✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!✨🎅

📅 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
🕙 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟓 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐒 𝐋𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐧, 𝐎𝐇

🎄 Come 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 with local vendors, holiday treats, food, and festive fun for the whole family! 🎁

📸 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟑 𝐏𝐌 — bring your family and get your pictures with him! ❤️🎅

✨ Mark your calendars and join us for a joyful holiday tradition hosted by The Little Shoppe of Sharing!
Let’s kick off the Christmas season together in Camden! 💚❤️

🛍️ 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 $𝟐𝟓 — 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞!

11/10/2025

https://www.balesfh.com/obituaries/linda-merrill

View Linda F. Merrill's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/07/2025

Immediate Support, 24/7

A death can happen at any time. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide immediate support and gently guide you through the next steps. Call us anytime. 📞

11/05/2025

Michael Shaun Murray “Hillbilly”

47, of Hamilton, passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2025.

He was born October 1, 1978, in Cincinnati.

Hillbilly was preceded in death by his father, Gary Murray.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Murray; children, Michael Murray, Jr., Tuesday Raley, Dougie Burke, Dawna Ray Burke, Alexis Murray, and Coleman Murray; a host of grandchildren; mom, Rena Murray; siblings, Bobby Murray, Bert Murray, Kelly Richardson, Bridgette Murray, Shawna Hendricks, Dawna Murray, and Jeff Mosley; special niece and nephews, Braylee, Brantley, and Turner; special friend, Todd Justice; and a host of brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, and friends that loved him.

Hillbilly had a heart as big as the engines he loved to build. A true craftsman at heart, he could take a pile of rust and turn it into a roaring beauty—especially if it was a square-bodied Chevy. He found peace in the sound of a motor rumbling to life, the kind of satisfaction only a real gearhead could understand.

But more than his love of cars, Hillbilly’s greatest joy came from being surrounded by family. Whether he was under the hood or at the dinner table, his world revolved around the people he loved most. He never hesitated to lend a hand, share a laugh, or offer advice, and he had a way of making everyone feel like they were part of something special.

Family came first—always. His pride in them showed in every story he told and every project he finished. Those who knew him will remember his easy smile, his deep laugh, and the grease-stained hands that built not just cars, but memories that will last a lifetime.

Though the garage lights may be dim tonight, the sound of his laughter and the legacy of his love will keep on running strong.

Hillbilly’s family will have an open-house tomorrow (Wednesday, November 5) all day and are encouraged to stop in at his sister, Dawna’s, house at 7698 State Route 177, Camden, Ohio 45311.

11/04/2025

Supporting Preble County

Our commitment goes beyond the funeral home walls. Owners Derek and Eshelle are deeply involved in the community, from the Camden Family Lions Club to The Common Good of Preble County. We're dedicated to serving you, in good times and tough ones. 🤝

11/03/2025

Honor the memory of your loved ones this holiday season. Preble Memory Gardens is now accepting wreath orders for placement at any cemetery in Preble County, your loved one does not have to be buried here to participate.

We’ll place wreaths for a small fee during the first week of December. Orders will be accepted until we run out, so be sure to reserve yours early.

To place an order or learn more, please contact our office at (937) 839-4476 or visit pmgfc.com.

11/01/2025

Family Owned, Neighbor Operated

At Bales Funeral Home, we're not just a business; we're your neighbors. As a family-owned and operated funeral home, we treat every family with the personalized care and respect you'd expect from friends. 🏡