Mar 29, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth Craig, age 92 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 16, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio. Ruth graduated from Roosevelt High School and retired from Ohio Bell in 1989 with 42 years of service. She was also a member of the Eastern Star on Wilmington Avenue.Ruth is preceded in death...

Mar 29, 2023

Randell Swallows, age 69, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Randell was born in Dayton on June 7, 1953 to the late Lloyd & Magnolia Swallows. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Russell Swallows. He is survived by his partner, Barb Burke; daughters, Olivia Swallows and Emma (Lucas) Willis; and...

Mar 29, 2023

Betty Ruth Purcell, age 84, of Xenia, passed away on March 29, 2023. She was born in Zwolle, Louisiana, on March 22, 1939, the daughter of the late Jeff D. Sepulvado and Gladys E. (Procell) Sepulvado.Betty was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Dudley, Buddy, Arvin, Corrine, Annie and Irma.She is survived by her loving sons, Billy (Paula) Martin...

Mar 29, 2023

Jimmy D. Madden, age 76, of Harrison Township, passed away on March 29, 2023. He was born on December 18, 1946 to the late, Jesse and Emma Madden.Jimmy is gone, but not forgotten. He was loved by many.In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his brothers, Jesse Glen Madden, Glen Madden, and John Madden; and his...

Mar 29, 2023

Phyllis Marie Harmeling, age 86, of Dayton, passed away on March 29, 2023. She was born in Camden, Ohio, on April 21, 1936, the daughter of the late Daniel and Mildred Jones.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Gale Harmeling. Phyllis is survived by her loving children, Sherri (David) Minor, Stephen (Diana) Harmeling and Sheila Downing;...

Mar 29, 2023

Robert Eugene "Bob" Shanks, age 67 of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Kettering Health Main Campus. He was born January 13, 1956 in Xenia, Ohio the son of the late Pearl and Helen Shanks.Bob always had a smile on his face and could make friends with anyone he met. He had a positive outlook on life and...

Mar 29, 2023

Hank Lawrence Schroeder, 55, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023. Loving husband of Dorothy Schroeder for 29 years, cherished father of Terry (Rianna) Diltz and Chris Diltz, adored papaw of Andrew "Tad", Katie "Katie Bug", Madison "Maddie", Megan, Natalie "Noodles", Chris Jr. "CJ" and Mark. Hank is also survived by his siblings Ed (Lisa) Schroeder and Tina (Jeff) Dabe...

Mar 28, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Hardy DIATEZUA of Cincinnati, Ohio on Tuesday March 28, 2023, at Miami-Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Hardy went to be with the Lord at the age of 33 after a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) disease. We will miss him very much.Hardy was the son of Mr. Viclair Minuku, and...

Mar 28, 2023

Joshua Charles Timmons, 34, passed away suddenly on March 28, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his daughter, Juniper Momoko Timmons, his mother, Christine F. Garman, his father, Chuck Timmons, his step father, James Garman, his brothers, Elliott Timmons, Joseph Garman, and his sister, Ayla Garman. Anyone who knew him, loved him. He was free spirited and lived...

Mar 28, 2023

Douglas "Doug" Searcy, age 61, of West Carrollton, Ohio, passed away on March 28, 2023. He was born in Xenia, Ohio, on September 25, 1961, to the late James and Carolyn Searcy. Doug is survived by his wife, Lisa Searcy; children: Dougie, Jason, Jared, Carolyn, and Amanda Searcy; siblings: Teresa (Nicole) Searcy, Darrell (Jim) Searcy, and Christy Searcy; 13 grandchildren;...

Mar 28, 2023

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Noland, age 83 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Trinity Community of Beavercreek. He was born July 15, 1939 in Dover, Delaware the son of the late Willie and Julia Noland.Jerry was a retired Vietnam Veteran, who rose from a Private to a Chief Warrant Officer (2) in his 20 year Army career. He...

Mar 28, 2023

Robert Harvey Byers born August 5 1931 he shares this birthdate with his granddaughter, Brittany. He and his sister Donna were born into a hard-working farming, family in Indiana. Bob, as he was known by most -worked for Schwerman trucking for 48 years. It was his only job. He was very proud of his occupation and took his boys to...

Mar 28, 2023

Mar 27, 2023

Charles Frank Gebhardt, age 81, passed away on March 27, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1942 in Ripon, Wisconsin, to the late Frank C. Gebhardt and Alma W. Mace. He fought in the Vietnam War while serving his country in the United States Army from 1966-1968. He worked at Farmall Case IH in the Quad Cities until moving...

Mar 27, 2023

Michael Fairbanks Shelby began life as an imposing person, 8 lbs: 3 ozs., born in the Red Cross Hospital in Louisville, KY on November 11, 1950, to very happy parents, John W. Shelby and Juanita Fairbanks Shelby. On Monday, March 27, 2023, The Death Angel was summoned by God to return to himself M.F. Shelby, one who possessed a very...

Mar 27, 2023

Elaine Marie Lewis, of Miamisburg, was called home Monday, March 27, 2023. She lived a long, wonderful life and passed away peacefully in her sleep. Elaine was born March 25, 1935, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Julius and Odelia Bruggeman. Elaine enjoyed growing up as the middle child of seven. She later settled in the Dayton area with her late husband...

Mar 27, 2023

James E. Davis, age 85, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on March 27, 2023. He was born in Virginia on August 2, 1937 to the late Earl and Gladys (Watson) Davis. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his children: Rebecca (Jim) Sherman and Wayne Davis.Jim is survived by his children: Brenda (Sam) Lambros and James...

Mar 27, 2023

William (Will) James McDonald, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2023. He was born July 7, 1998, in Honolulu, HI, to Maurice and Sylvia James McDonald. Will accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Zion U.M. Church in Starkville, MS. He attended Holy Family Academy in Honolulu, HI, and Mt. Spurr Elementary in...

Mar 27, 2023

Wade Kehner, age 59, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on March 27, 2023. He was born on December 9, 1963 in Canton, Ohio to the late LeRoy Kehner and Karen Kuligowski. In addition to his parents, Wade is preceded in death by his brother Craig Kehner.Wade is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Mary Kehner; their children Isabell...

Mar 26, 2023

Steinbrugge, Brenda K. (Shouse), age 68, of Huber Heights, passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 26, 2023. She was born December 2, 1954 to Fred and Betty "Jane" Shouse in Dayton, OH. On February 4, 1977 Brenda married her husband, David A. Steinbrugge who preceded her in death on September 18, 1995. She was also preceded in death...