Phyllis Joe Kennedy
Jun 17, 2025
Phyllis Joe Kennedy
Age 67, of Brookville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Phyllis was born December 31, 1957 in New Madrid County, Missouri to the late Willard & Betty J. (Brooks) Klein. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Felix Carrera.
Phyllis was a U. S. Army veteran serving as...
Carolyn F. Boutwell
Jun 16, 2025
Carolyn F. Boutwell
Age 85, of Beavercreek Twp. Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 16, 2025. She was born June 2, 1940 in Turbeville, South Carolina to the late William H. & Mary L. (Robinson) Floyd. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Herman E. Floyd, Sr.; one granddaughter, Sarah R....
Adam W. Maxwell
Jun 12, 2025
Adam W. Maxwell
“Lazer”
Age 42, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital. Adam was born February 5, 1983 in Dayton to Wayne Maxwell and Linda Gabbard. He was preceded in death by his brother, Zachary “Zac” Maxwell; his paternal grandparents, Carol & Wallace Craig Maxwell; maternal grandmother, Colette Kueterman; and by his step-father, Joseph...
Gordon "Gus" F. Goode, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
Gordon F. Goode, Jr. (Gus) age 54 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, Gordon F. Goode and is survived by his children; Daniel Carl Goode, Breanna Marie Goode; grandchildren; Natalie Stanley, Christopher Bohannan; mother and stepfather; Patricia and Jon Mowery, Uncles; Tim (Phyllis) Hamilton, Charles (Jenny) Hamilton, Aunts; Loraine Madewell,...
Douglas W. Phipps
Jun 10, 2025
Douglas Wayne Phipps
October 5, 1953 – June 10, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Wayne Phipps, age 71, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in Lewisburg, Ohio. Born on October 5, 1953, in Eccles, West Virginia, Doug lived a life defined by service, hard work, humor, and deep love for his family.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Frank & Pansy...
Beverly Sue Sweeney
Jun 9, 2025
Beverly Sue “Bev” Sweeney, 84, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 in her home. Bev was born on December 11, 1940 in Lima, Ohio to John & Doris Swartz. She worked at Lyton Electronics for 10 years and Spectra Precision for 15 years. She attended Salem Church of God and enjoyed sewing for Mission Threads of Love and...
James T. Presley
Jun 6, 2025
James T. Presley
“Big Jim”
Age 83, of Eaton, Ohio passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at The Hospice of Dayton. Jim was born February 20, 1942 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Robert Jefferson & Faye (Rhea) Presley.
Jim is survived by his devoted wife of the past 61 years, Cheri (O’Brien) Presley; two children, Kelly (Thomas) Toney and Shannon (Marcia)...
Sue Ann Griffith
Jun 4, 2025
Sue Ann Griffith
Age 76, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Beavercreek Post Acute Care Center. Sue Ann was born December 20, 1948 to the late Eugene & Mary (Evans) Reese. In addition to her parents, Sue Ann was also preceded in death by one son, James Lykins, II; and by two sisters, Tobhe Halcomb and Annalisa...
Margaret L Griffith
Jun 3, 2025
In Loving Memory
Margaret Griffith
February 14, 1930 – June 3, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Margaret Griffith, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, who left us on June 3, 2025, at the age of 95.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan and Maude Jones; her husband, Bill Griffith;...
Kathy A. MacAlpine
Jun 2, 2025
Kathleen A. “Kathy” MacAlpine
Age 61 of Butler Twp., passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home. Kathy was born August 2, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to William Thomas & Nancy Louise (Edwards) Kesselring. In addition to her father, Kathy was also preceded in death by one son, Tyler MacAlpine, in 2015; and by two siblings, Kyle Kesselring and Kelli...
Edna Parks
Jun 2, 2025
Edna Parks
Passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Cypress Pointe Center in Englewood. Edna was born in Gainesboro, Tennessee to the late James M. & Rose Jane (Phillips) Williford. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Buddy Parks, in 2021; and by seven siblings, Mary Pharris, Maude, Alvis, Elvis, James,...
Merva J. Callicoat
Jun 1, 2025
Merva J. Callicoat
Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Randall Residence in Tipp City. Merva was born April 27, 1939 in Roscoe, Illinois to the late Mervin & Katherine (Smith) Selover. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Perry Callicoat, in 2024; and by two sisters,...
William R. Highley
May 31, 2025
William R. Highley Sr.
Age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 31, 2025, after a life marked by faith, integrity, and devotion to family. He was born on February 22, 1939, in Middletown, Ohio, to Ed Highley and Edith Hacker.
He is reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife of 61 years, Judith Ann (Caldwell) Highley. He...
Kenneth M. Cordell
May 22, 2025
Kenneth M. Cordell
Age 80, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital. Ken was born February 10, 1945 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Lawrence & Bernice (Spaulding) Cordell. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two siblings, Walter Cordell & Stella Cordell Ryan; and by his brother-in-law, Michael Turner.
Ken was...
Sally K. Owens
May 21, 2025
Sally K. (Suess) Owens, age 66, was born on May 28, 1958, and passed away on May 21, 2025.
Sally enjoyed and loved her family, who were the most important thing in her life. Not only did she love them, but she always said she truly liked the company of her husband, children, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and grandchildren. Sally asked that we...
Marie Margaret Schmidt (nee: Mescher)
May 20, 2025
Marie Margaret Schmidt (nee: Mescher)
Age 102, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Miami County Hospice Unit. Marie was born September 7, 1922 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late William Henry & Anna C. (Overman) Mescher. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Leo Schmidt; and by eleven...
Christopher U. Ticknor
May 18, 2025
Christopher Umberto Ticknor September 22, 1965 – May 18, 2025
With heavy hearts and abiding love, we share the passing of Christopher Umberto Ticknor, who departed this life on May 18, 2025, at the age of 59 years old. After a courageous battle with cancer, Chris passed peacefully under hospice care, surrounded by the love of close family and friends.
Born on...
David Michael Cassidy
May 18, 2025
David Michael Cassidy passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, after many years fighting complications of strokes. He lived a simple life in the Dayton / Kettering area, and his final years at Arcadia Care (formerly Friendship Village). David was kind and gentle, enjoyed gardening and going to concerts, especially his favorite artist Todd Rundgren!
David was born June 11, 1959,...
Sharon R. Zawadzki
May 15, 2025
ZAWADZKI, Sharon R., age 86 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. Sharon was born August 6, 1938 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Roger & Mary (Nice) Strange. She was a graduate of Patterson Co-op High School, Class of 1956 and the University of Dayton in 1960 where she was a cheerleader and met the love of...
Karl Micheal Kimbrel
May 11, 2025
Karl Micheal “Mike” Kimbrel
Age 71, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. Born in Baxley, Georgia, to Emmitt and Clarise Kimbrel, Mike was raised in Leesburg, Florida, where he developed a strong sense of duty and compassion that would shape the course of his life.
Following his graduation from high school, Mike proudly enlisted in the United States...





