Deborah Kae Baxley, age 65, of Bowersville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her residence. She was born June 28, 1956 in Ft. Knox, KY the daughter of Herman and Bertie Newkirk Adkins.

Debbie is survived by her husband, Ricky W. Baxley, whom she married June 28, 1974; her children: Jessica Phillips and Ricky William Baxley II, all of Xenia; half brothers: David (Patty) Adkins and Paul (Kyra) Diehl; 5 grandchildren; a great granddaughter; her life long friend: Barbara Robinson; and her service dog, Scotty.

Debbie worked as an aide with Vancrest Care Center in Eaton, Ohio. She will be sorely missed.

Services will be held 11:30 AM Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. She will be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bowersville, OH. Visitation will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday until the time of service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.