Obituaries

Richard Douglas Paxton

Richard Douglas Paxton

Sep 19, 2024

Richard Douglas Paxton, age 82 and lovingly known as "Doug", went home to Heaven on September 19, 2024. He was born on August 28, 1942 to the late Richard & Betty Paxton.

He played in many classic country bands for over 50 years. He also loved to go fishing. Doug was a loving husband, a wonderful father, and the best grandpa....

Hughie W. Johnson Jr.

Hughie W. Johnson Jr.

Sep 18, 2024

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to announce that Hughie “Wayman” Johnson Jr., age 82 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Hughie Sr. and Mary Toller Starr. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Toller Star, his brothers Walter Starr, Marvin Lee Johnson, Arthur...

Warren D. Ratliff

Warren D. Ratliff

Sep 18, 2024

Warren D. Ratliff, age 81, of Dayton, passed away on September 18, 2024. He was born on August 2, 1943 to the late Howard & Thelma Ratliff. 

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. In his free time, he enjoyed restoring and working on classic cars, his favorite being his '62 Chevy Impala. He will be dearly missed...

Michael L. Mott

Michael L. Mott

Sep 18, 2024

Michael Lee Mott, age 70, of Miamisburg passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024. He was born in Dayton on May 6, 1954 to the late Bernard and Deloris Mott. In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by his previous wife, Beverly.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Nancy; step-children, Ronald (Cate) Roberts, Rebecca...

Gloria Ann O'Neil

Gloria Ann O'Neil

Sep 17, 2024

Gloria Ann O'Neil, age 94 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born October 27, 1929. Gloria loved dancing - Square Dancing was her favorite. She enjoyed playing cards, especially Canasta and Eucre. Gloria was a person of faith and was a devout Catholic. She will be deeply missed. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank...

Gloria Ann O'Neil

Gloria Ann O'Neil

Sep 17, 2024

Gloria Ann O'Neil, age 94 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born October 27, 1929. Gloria loved dancing, Square Dancing was her favorite. She enjoyed playing cards, especially Canasta and Eucre. Gloria was a person of faith and was a devout Catholic. She will be deeply missed. 

She is preceded in death by her Husband, Frank O'Neil;...

Linda L. Condi

Linda L. Condi

Sep 17, 2024

Linda Lee Condi (nee Edwards), age 78 of Dayton, Ohio passed away suddenly on September 17, 2024 at her home.

She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, wife, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was our angel and will be terribly missed. The world will be all the more dreary without her in it. She was born on April 22, 1946 in...

Michael Dale Edmiston

Michael Dale Edmiston

Sep 17, 2024

Michael Dale Edmiston, age 68 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 1, 1956 in Londonderry, New Hampshire, the son of the late Arthur and Vitella Edmiston.

Michael’s hobbies included watching birds, enjoying the landscaping oasis he created himself, walking his beloved dog, Rosalie, and making his famous chicken parmesan for his...

Donna Templeton

Donna Templeton

Sep 17, 2024

Donna Templeton, age 61, of Moraine, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. 

She was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 16, 1963 to the late Everett Wells & Barbara Potter. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunt, Helen Mcgill. 

Donna is survived by her fiancé, Aaron Grigsby, Jr., children, Dana...

Clyde "Nelson" Tharp Sr.

Clyde "Nelson" Tharp Sr.

Sep 17, 2024

Clyde "Nelson" Tharp Sr., a beloved family man who touched the lives of many, passed away on September 17, 2024, at the age of 68 in Dayton, Ohio.

Born on September 9, 1956, in Dayton, Nelson showed an early affinity for creativity and invention, a passion which would lead him to achieve commendable success with 18 patents in mechanical design engineering....

Willis Ratliff

Willis Ratliff

Sep 17, 2024

Willis Ratliff, age 84, of Miamisburg passed away surrounded by his family on September 17, 2024. He was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on October 17, 1939 to the late Cecil and Bernice Ratliff. In addition to his parents, Willis is preceded in death by brothers, Terry Ratliff and Greg Ratliff. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara;...

Maria Theresa Schrader

Maria Theresa Schrader

Sep 16, 2024

Maria Theresa Schrader, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, in Centerville, Ohio. Maria was born on March 13, 1936, in Regensburg, Germany to the late Theresa & Josef Hummel.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Rudolf Hermann Schrader of Hamburg, Germany. Maria is survived by her children, Jeffrey Dean Schrader (Veronica Hernandez) and Sonja...

Nancy Lee Alger

Nancy Lee Alger

Sep 16, 2024

Alger, Nancy Lee(Shoemaker)aged 83, passed away Monday, September 16th 2024 due to illness including dementia.

Nancy was a 1959 graduate of West Carrollton High School, played clarinet in both their band and the NCR Old River band. She loved tinkering in the garden and was an avid reader.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, Vada & Grover Shoemaker, husband Earl...

Larry Eugene Lycans

Larry Eugene Lycans

Sep 16, 2024

Larry E. Lycans, age 83, of Hillsboro, Ohio, where he lived with his sister, Carol, and niece, Lori Ann, for many years, passed away on Monday, September, 16, 2024.

He was born on April 16, 1941, in Dehue, West Virginia. Larry always loved working outside in the garden and going out to eat. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper...

Marvin Collins Wilmoth

Marvin Collins Wilmoth

Sep 16, 2024

Marvin Collins Wilmoth, 98, passed peacefully into eternity on Monday, September 16th, 2024, in his home in Dayton, Ohio.

Marvin was a veteran of World War II and proudly served in the Navy after enlisting on his 18th birthday.

Marvin was preceded in death by his dear wife of 67 years, Bette; and son, Jeff.

Marvin is survived by his son, Steve Wilmoth;...

Timothy "Tim" W. Chambers

Timothy "Tim" W. Chambers

Sep 16, 2024

Timothy "Tim" W. Chambers, age 66 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024. He was born October 21, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Claude and Betty Chambers.

Tim was a loving spouse, brother, uncle, and friend. He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Reds fan. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle...

Rita Manning Boeh

Rita Manning Boeh

Sep 16, 2024

Rita Manning Boeh, age 96 of Centerville, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Bethany Village. She was born November 28, 1927 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of John and Josephine Manning.

Rita was a wonderful wife and mother who enjoyed raising her three children. In her spare time, she loved to play bridge and was a Life Master Bridge Player....

Shawn L. Campbell

Shawn L. Campbell

Sep 16, 2024

Shawn L Campbell, 49 of Dayton OH. Passed away Monday September 16, 2024. Preceded in death by his mother Debra Campbell; grandfather's Ura Campbell & Ernie Rife; grandmother Dorothy Rife, and uncle Ernie Rife jr. Shawn was survived by his father Terry Campbell; brothers Aaron(Jeanelle) and Nathan Campbell, Grandmother Dorothy Campbell; uncles Kenny Campbell, Richie(Therese) Rife; aunt Georgiana Campbell; nieces...

Younita Lopez Hall

Younita Lopez Hall

Sep 15, 2024

Younita Lopez Hall was born on June 11, 1954 in Florence, Alabama to the late Alex Seay Jr. and Lorraine Williams-Seay. She passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Widow's Home, Dayton, Ohio.

Younita grew up in Besmer, Alabama and graduated from Bradshaw High School. As a young adult she relocated to Detroit, Michigan and attended Ross Medical School...

Joseph Michael Brink

Joseph Michael Brink

Sep 15, 2024

Joseph Michael Brink, 22, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2024. Loving son of Michael and Melissa Brink and cherished brother of Victoria Brink and Jessica Brink. Joe is also survived by other family and friends. 

Joe was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Thomas and Jean Brink, maternal grandparents William and Shirlene Hicks and his aunt Laraine Milligan.

Joe's favorite...

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