Obituaries

Nov 14, 2025

Matthew J. Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, coach, and colleague, passed away on November 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of boundless energy, laughter, and love. Born on May 15, 1974, Matt lived life fully and fiercely, touching countless lives along the way.

Matt was known for his warm smile, kind and loving spirit, quick sense of...

Nov 8, 2025

Cooley R. Howarth, Jr., JD, age 76, of Covington, OH, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025. Cooley was born November 7, 1949 in Bethlehem, PA, son of the late Cooley and Marilyn (Watson) Howarth. He retired after a proud 37-year career with the University of Dayton School of Law. He had the opportunity to teach in China and Kiev, Ukraine...

Nov 7, 2025

Lowell Floyd Voiles, 89, of Northridge (Dayton), passed away Friday November 7, 2025. He was born to the late Aubrey & Addie Voiles on April 6, 1936 in Fentress County, Tennessee. Lowell was a really sweet man who enjoyed country music and was an avid Cincinnati Reds & Bengals fan. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in...

Nov 7, 2025

Shirley Ann Neil, aged 90 of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. Shirley was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 28th, 1935, to the late Arthur and Eula Neil. She was a proud lifelong resident of Ohio. Shirley was a hard, diligent worker and was recognized for her contribution by her employers, NCR and Xerox Corporation.

During her...

Nov 4, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Theodore “Jr” Keen, age 85, of Tipp City, passed away Monday November 3, 2025 at The Brethren Retirement Home in Greenville, Ohio. He was born March 21, 1940 in Buchanan County, Virginia, son of the late Theodore & Fanny May Keen. Theodore (Jr) was retired from Tube Products (Faurecia) of Troy, Ohio in 2003 with 41 years of service. He...

Nov 3, 2025

Thomasine Louise Ealy (nee: Tancred)

Age 82, of Vandalia, OH, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. She is reunited with the love of her life and eternal partner, Thomas R. Ealy.

Born September 16, 1943, in Dayton, OH, to James P. and Rosella M. (Hodapp) Tancred. Thomasine (Tomi) was known for her kindness, creativity, and her care for others. She started...

Oct 30, 2025

Shirley E. Karnes

Age 85, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital. Shirley was born March 10, 1940 in Losantville, Indiana to the late Norman & Frances (Morris) Harris. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Chalmer “Bus” Karnes, in 2013; one son, Timothy; brothers, Donald,...

Oct 28, 2025

Betty O. Asher

Age 87, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Betty was born July 7, 1938 in Dayton to the late George C. & Bertie M. (Stevenson) Moore. In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Lawrence E. Asher, in 2012; an infant daughter, Andrea; her brother, Walter...

Oct 24, 2025

Mary Lou Collins, age 88, formerly of Vandalia, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. She was born to the late Robert and Evelyn Hept on September 2, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School. Her late husband, Marvin, was a former mayor and city council member of Vandalia in the...

Oct 23, 2025

Darlene Ann Phillips, daughter of Clifford and Margaret (Martin) Bolinger, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. A resident of Vandalia, she was born on January 3, 1943 in Warsaw, Indiana.

Darlene was a 1961 graduate of High School in Atwood, Indiana and went on to a successful career as wife to Thomas Phillips and mother to Michele, Jeff, and Brian....

Oct 12, 2025

Russell Gump Jr. (“Gumpie”), son of Neva and Russell Gump Sr., passed away peacefully on October 12, surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Englewood for more than 45 years, he was born on July 21, 1944, in Piqua, Ohio.

Russell graduated from Piqua High School and went on to attend Sinclair Community College. He built a successful career at...

Oct 7, 2025

HAYSLETT, Logan C., age 17 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Logan was born April 16, 2008, in Dayton, Ohio.

Preceded in death by his mother, Diana M. (Shaner) Hayslett; Logan is survived by his siblings Levi, Kyla, Caleb (Elisha), and Kevin. Grandparents Greg & Kathy Hayslett and Curt & Nennia Seagraves. Uncles Kris (Nina) and Jake (Katie)....

Oct 7, 2025

Margaret Rose Newsad

November 11, 1948 – October 7, 2025

Margaret Rose Newsad, age 76, of Clayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 11, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, Margaret lived a full and beautiful life rooted in family, faith, and creativity.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Frances (Guggenbiller) Brockman and her sister, Susan....

Oct 3, 2025

Bobbie Ann Clausing, 80, of Brookville, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025. She was born to Robert & Ursula Beatty on May 9, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio. Bobbie grew up in Dayton and graduated from Beavercreek High School. She had modeled in her youth for the Macy’s Department Store in downtown Dayton. Bobbie loved deep sea fishing, dancing, and was...

Oct 1, 2025

TRESSA SNOWDEN, Age 92, took her final journey to meet with those in Heaven on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Floyd Snowden and her youngest child, Christy Lynn Potter. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Lois, Lena and Hallie.

She is survived by her remaining children,...

Sep 29, 2025

Kenneth M. Oppie

April 24, 1948 – September 29, 2025

Kenneth M. Oppie, a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at the age of 77. A longtime resident of Dayton, Ohio, Ken was known for his unwavering kindness, generous spirit, and deep love for his family and country.

Ken proudly served in the United States...

Sep 28, 2025

Betty Sue Preece

November 17, 1940 – September 28, 2025

Betty Sue Preece, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on September 28, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born on November 17, 1940, to Henry Stewart Porter and Mary Helen Porter.

Betty was a proud graduate of Fort Gay High School. Shortly after,...

Sep 25, 2025

Esther Elizabeth Brown (Smith), age 92 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. Esther was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 10, 1933. She graduated from Lexington Sr. High School (MA) Class of 1950 and Fisher Jr. College, Boston, MA, completing a 2 year stenographic course. She married Foster F. Brown (“Bud”) on Sept. 12, 1953. They spent 4...

Sep 22, 2025

Gwendolyn Kazee

Age 98, of Butler Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Gwendolyn was born on July 6, 1927, in Isonville, Kentucky, to the late Charley and Alice (Engle) Webb. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Willie Kazee, in 2016; their infant son, Terry Scott Kazee; and her brothers, Edwin, Ronnie, and Gene...