Obituary: Debarah Ann Horton

Debarah Ann Horton, age 77, of Hamilton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. 

Debbie was born in Hamilton on May 1, 1948. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Delois (nee Cornett) Halcomb. 

She graduated from Garfield High School then received her bachelor’s from Morehead State and her master’s from Miami University. 

Debbie spent her teaching career, well over 35 years, in the Hamilton City School District. She especially enjoyed her time as a high school history teacher. 

On July 16, 1994, she married the love of her life, James R. Horton. Debbie was a dedicated member of the West Chester Old Regular Baptist Church for many years.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 31 years, James R. Horton; her goddaughters, Hilary Brooks and Annie Payton-Williams; her godson, Jamie Payton; her brother-in-law, Tom (Pam) Horton; her nieces and nephews; her dear friends, Jennifer Scott and Jeanne Brooks; and numerous family members and friends. 

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents; and her dear friend, Sue Schnell.

This obituary was originally published by Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home and has been edited for length.