Obituaries
George E. Hicks
Sep 25, 2024
George Edward Hicks, age 61, of West Carrollton passed away on September 25, 2024. He was born in Dayton on September 21, 1963 to the late George and Phyllis Hicks. In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his wife, Lesa Bigham-Hicks; sister, Katherine Hicks and his beloved cats, Mucci, Bert, Dora and Ziggy.
He is survived by...
Ronald "Ron" L. Schwartzkopf
Sep 25, 2024
Ronald "Ron" Lee Schwartzkopf, age 83, of Fairborn, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Kenneth and Georgia (Pack) Schwartzkopf.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine (Ruth) Schwartzkopf on September 25, 2015; his brother, Kenneth Schwartzkopf in 2021; and...
Joan Sue Bolden
Sep 25, 2024
Joan Sue Bolden, age 80, of Carlisle, Ohio, passed away on September 25, 2024, at her residence with family by her side.
She was born October 21, 1943, in Pardee, Virginia, the only daughter of 7 to the late David and Elizabeth Smith.
Joan enjoyed life through simple pleasures. She loved to cook, garden, play games, fish, and spend time with her...
Glynn Brown Hickey
Sep 25, 2024
Glynn Brown (Caldwell) Hickey passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 25, 2024, at the age of 96.
Glynn was born in Union City, Tennessee on November 1, 1927, to Cecil and Eunice (Brown) Caldwell. She spent the first eight years of her life as an only child, living in the school house where her parents taught, until her...
Wendy Lyn Carter
Sep 25, 2024
Wendy Lyn Carter peacefully departed this life on Wednesday afternoon, September 25th, after a relentless battle with cancer. Wendy left this earth in the loving arms of her husband and in the presence of her family in their family home in Clayton, Ohio, to be in the arms of Jesus.
Wendy was a graduate of Vandalia Butler Senior High School, in...
Angela Marie "Angie" Armstrong
Sep 25, 2024
Angela Marie “Angie” Armstrong, age 53, passed away on September 25, 2024. She was born on August 17, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio to Jackie Armstrong and the late Billy Armstrong. In addition to her father, Angie was preceded in death by her daughter Allison Lee Gary.
Angie is survived by her sons Allan (Sara) Gary, Baylen (Marissa) Savage, and Jerren Savage;...
Jan David Whiteman
Sep 25, 2024
Jan David Whiteman, age 71, of Kettering passed away on September 25, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton, as a result of multiple myeloma. He was born in Dayton on January 11, 1953 to the late Russ and Arline Whiteman.
He is survived by his sisters, Anita Whiteman of Georgia and Karla (Ken Jr.) Brightman of Kettering. Also surviving are nephews, Kenny...
Thyrza "Penny" Ruth Stratton
Sep 25, 2024
Thyrza Ruth "Penny" Stratton, age 70 of Huber Heights, Ohio passed peacefully on September 25, 2024. She was born June 11, 1954 in Neptune, New Jersey, daughter of the late Leonard and Thyrza (Brewer) Gibbs.
Penny married her high school sweetheart Steve in 1972, and was then thrust into the life of being a military wife at the age of 18....
Tonda Smith
Sep 24, 2024
Tonda Smith passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the age of 71. Tonda was a remarkable individual whose presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Tonda was the daughter of Oscar Burke and Geraldine Vanover. Tonda was raised in Flemming-Neon Kentucky.
Tonda was a strong woman, and after leaving school at the...
Rachel Elaine Hobbs
Sep 24, 2024
Rachel Elaine Hobbs, 52, passed away September 24, 2024 at her home in Vandalia, Ohio. She was born on January 7, 1972, the daughter of Robert Hobbs and Carol Hobbs nee Duncan.
She is survived by her loving son, Cassius; sister Leah Hobbs; brother Parris Hobbs; mother Carol Hobbs and father Robert Hobbs. She is also survived by many friends and...
Thomas E. Nawman
Sep 24, 2024
Thomas E. Nawman, affectionately known as Tom, was born on March 23, 1955, in Urbana, Ohio, and began his journey in life spreading kindness and a helping hand to all who knew him. Sadly, he passed away on September 24, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth will be cherished by his family and friends.
Tom...
Ralph H. Holtvoigt
Sep 24, 2024
Ralph Henry Holtvoigt Jr., age 83 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born on August 25, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Ralph and Rita Holtvoigt. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1959. Ralph then served his country in the United States Army where he worked with Army Intelligence intercepting and translating...
Bernadine Ann Harris
Sep 24, 2024
Bernadine Ann Harris, age 91, of Fairborn, passed away on September 24, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Vernon and Margaret Gray.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Lee E. Harris; grandson, Jonathan Hoskins; grandson-in-law, Keith Kenrick; and numerous...
Edison Brown
Sep 24, 2024
Edison Brown, born April 10, 1933 in the town of Pomeroyton, KY Menifee County to Willie and Lila Brown, passed away on September 24, 2024.
He married the love of his life Wanda M. Brown on November 6, 1954. He spent his career working at Wympee Restaurant in Downtown Dayton, Wonder Bread Bakery and he retired from his company Ed's Window...
Robert E. Mills
Sep 23, 2024
Robert E. Mills, age 89, Born August 14, 1935, in Adger, Alabama. Robert passed away September 23, 2024, peacefully at home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Earl Mills, Sr.; step-mother, Ollie Mills; sons, Bryan and Eric Mills; daughter, Foxie Dennis; and sisters, Dorothy Howton and Joyce Thomas.
Upon departing this earthy life and transitioning to eternity, Robert, leaves...
Donni P. Hensley
Sep 23, 2024
Donni P. Hensley, born on January 9, 1954, passed away on September 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of joy, creativity, and a zest for life that resonated with everyone who knew him. Donni attended Wayne High School. A dedicated machinist, mechanic, and manufacturer, Donni took pride in his work and often joked, "I could put a Ford and a...
Nancy Lee Heathman
Sep 23, 2024
Nancy Lee Heathman, age 79 of Centerville, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton after a long battle with dementia. She is survived by her children Lisa Heathman and Jimmy Heathman; sister, Barb Renfroe; grandchildren John, Bradly, Josh and Maddie; great-grandchildren, Layla, Lilly and Julian; sister-in-law, Lyn McGee; nephew-in-law, Bob Rhein; as well as numerous extended relatives...
Sandra Kaye Tackett
Sep 23, 2024
Sandra Kaye Tackett, age 66, of Brookville, passed away on September 23, 2024. She was born on October 10, 1957 to the late James & Marie McBride.
She graduated from Vandalia Butler High School, class of '75. Her love for the dental industry led her to be an E.F.D.A, and she was very talented at her work. She was a phenomenal...
Shelby Jean Deck
Sep 23, 2024
Shelby Jean Deck, age 85, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord and her husband on September 23, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1939 to the late Mitchell and Celia Perkins. She was a member of Meadowdale Baptist Church and loved to sing about Jesus. Shelby also played the piano by ear and loved flowers, but most...
Timothy R. Ritter
Sep 22, 2024
Timothy R. Ritter, age 60, of Englewood, passed away September 22, 2024. He was born January 22, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio to the late John and Dorothea Ritter. In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ralph and Naomi Manns.
Tim is survived by daughters: Lauren West and Nicole Hand; 2 granddaughters; sister, Lisa Marie Ritter;...
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