Dorothy Cathers-Center

Dorothy Cathers-Center, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was born in London, KY on June 6, 1920 to Moses and Smantha (Baker) Proffitt. She was the last charter member of Cherry Valley United Baptist Church. She loved God and her family. She enjoyed attending church, spending time with her family, and playing dominoes with her loved ones. On January 16, 1937 she married Lewis Elbert Cathers, and he preceded her in death on October 1, 1970. On April 14, 1984 she married Dorsie Center, and he preceded her in death on December 2, 1996.

She is survived by her children; Robert (Betty) Cathers, Mary Collins, Marie (Steve) Wagers, A.B. (Carla) Cathers, Naomi (Rick) Rouse; daughter in law, Linda (Dean) Cathers-Johnson; stepchildren, Imogene Johnson and Ernest Center; 19 grandchildren; 15 step grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 17 step great-grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; and 4 step great-great grandchildren; and special friends, Peggy Preston and Greg Koedel. She was preceded in death by parents, her son Charles A. Cathers; 6 step children; and 13 brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 10AM with Elder Roger Williams and Rev. Jacob Flannery officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 5PM-8PM at the funeral home. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Daniel G. Niehaus and Hospice of Cincinnati.