Obituaries
Michael Patrick Gibney
May 24, 2024
Lt Col. Michael Patrick Gibney, 71, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born September 27, 1952, in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, the son of Andreanna and the late Francis Gibney. He graduated from Andress High School and earned his master’s degree from Abilene Christian University. Michael married his loving wife...
Aaron F. Schimer
May 24, 2024
Aaron Francis Schimer, age 39, of Kettering, passed away May 24, 2024. Aaron was born in Kettering, Ohio on November 25, 1984 to Cindy and Jerry Schimer.Aaron was preceded in death by his grandfather, Terry Thompson; grandfather, Jack; and grandmother, Shirley Schimer.He is survived by father, Jerry (Gerald) Schimer; mother, Cindy (Cynthia) Schimer; brothers, Gabriel (Danielle) Schimer and Benjamin (Rebecca)...
Stephanie Michelle Charves
May 24, 2024
Say not in grief that she is no more, but say in thankfulness that she was. The dawn has come.Stephanie Michelle Charves, age 46, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on May 24, 2024. Stephanie was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 12, 1977 to David and Carol Charves.Stephanie graduated from Greene County Career Center and went...
Joe Pruitt
May 24, 2024
Joe Pruitt, 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 24, 2024. He was a longtime member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. He loved playing guitar and singing bluegrass music and gospel hymns. He was constantly known for quoting bible scriptures and talking about God and where he was looking forward to going.Joe was...
Christine Giles-Cox
May 24, 2024
Christine Giles-Cox, age 70, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024.Christine was born in Dayton on April 23, 1954 to the late James & Ella Brown.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Fallon Giles.She is survived by her children, Christina Sullivan, David Giles and Adam (Heather) Giles; grandchildren, Christopher (Madison), Carley, Cailin,...
James Henry Eyler Jr.
May 24, 2024
James Henry Eyler Jr., "Jim," age 73 of Waynesville, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 23, 1951 in the son of the late James Eyler Sr. and Dorothy Eyler.As a young man, Jim worked at his family's furniture store, Eyler's Furniture, in Springboro. He also started his own...
James Wendell Neff
May 23, 2024
James Wendell Neff, age 58, of Fairborn, passed away at home on May 23, 2024. James was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 7, 1965 to the late Phillip and Delores Neff.James is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Todd and Phillip. He is survived by daughters, Brittney Neff and Jamie Mase; brother, Tom Neff; grandchildren, several nieces...
Robert Joseph Bretzfelder
May 23, 2024
Robert "Rob" Joseph Bretzfelder, passed away on May 23, 2024 due to complications from a Colorectal Cancer diagnosis he fought for over 5 years. He was born on October 7, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William and Gretchen Bretzfelder. Rob married the love of his life, Tammy, on May 30th, 1987. They spent nearly 37 married years together and...
Jeff Stebel
May 23, 2024
Jeff Stebel, age 63, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.Jeff was born in Kettering on March 21, 1961 to the late Raymond & Geneva Stebel.He is survived by his brother, Paul Stebel & his wife, Marie Schultz-Stebel; nieces and nephew, Eva, Cecelia & her husband, Alex Hamish, Miriam, Lydia and Elijah; and many other relatives and friends.Jeff...
Billy Payne Poston
May 23, 2024
Billy Payne Poston, age 77, of Riverside, passed away on May 23, 2024, at the V.A. Medical Center Hospice Unit, with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 11, 1946, the son of the late Wilburn and Clemma Poston.He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Anthony Payne Jacaruso; and several aunts...
Karen Denise Maddox
May 23, 2024
Karen Denise Maddox, age 63, of Huber Heights, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 23, 2024. She was born on June 28, 1960 to the late George "Bill" & Anneva "Maxine" Maddox. She was a dedicated mother and Mammie to her daughter and grandsons. They always knew she was right there at every game, concert, musical, pig...
Carla Yvonne Lilly
May 23, 2024
Carla Yvonne Lilly, age 62 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was born December 13, 1961 in Anchorage, Alaska the daughter of David Todd and Stella Marcum.Carla was an avid collector of unicorns and her house is bursting with them. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed.She is preceded...
Melinda Bullock "Mindy" Squibb
May 22, 2024
In Loving Memory of Melinda Bullock Squibb,With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Melinda Bullock Squibb, who departed from this world on May 22, 2024. She passed away peacefully, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever remain etched in the hearts of all who knew her.Born on September 15, 1950, Melinda lived...
Ruth Crist
May 22, 2024
Ruth Crist, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and longtime employee of Dayton Telco, passed away on May 22, 2024 in Dayton, OH. She was born on April 4, 1938, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Ruth’s journey through life was one marked by love, dedication, and a deep sense of commitment to her family and community.Ruth’s true joy came from her...
Arnold "Arnie" Downs
May 22, 2024
Arnold Downs, known to many as "Arnie", age 93, of Huber Heights, passed away on May 22, 2024. He was born on January 29, 1931 to the late Emmitt and Ada Downs. He proudly served his country as a combat photographer in the United States Army, then later in the United States Air Force, from which he retired on July...
Laverna Hayes
May 22, 2024
Laverna Hayes, age 80 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 2, 1943, in Dwarf, Kentucky to the late Doc and Parlee Stacy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of 54 years, Lindsey Hayes; siblings, Kenneth Stacy...
Ruby I. Larison
May 21, 2024
Ruby I. Larison, age 85 of Springfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born March 5,1939 in Tazewell County, Virginia, daughter of the late Whitten and Hannah Asbury.Ruby was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Raised in Berwind, West Virginia, and a...
Kenneth Maise
May 21, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” Maise, age 69 of Dayton, passed peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was born November 14, 1954 in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Edward and Helen Maise. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Karen (Harold) Damron; niece, Jessica Martinez; and his in-laws, Perry and Earlene.Ken is survived by his beloved wife...
Edward Michael Wilke
May 21, 2024
Edward Michael Wilke, age 73, of Dayton passed away on May 21, 2024. He was born in Dayton on May 2, 1951 to the late John and Johna Wilke. In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Wilke.Mike is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Todd Qvick) Goolsby; grandson, Billy Goolsby and siblings, Tom Wilke,...
Carolyn Selby Bishop
May 20, 2024
Carolyn Selby Bishop, 75, passed away peacefully in her home, in San Antonio, TX on May 20, 2024. Robert, her faithful husband of 54 years, was by her side. Carolyn was born in Amarillo, TX, on June 5th, 1948, to Amel and Kathryn (Peery) Selby Goss. She grew up in west Texas, and graduated from Robert E. Lee HS in Midland,...
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