Obituaries

Marilyn Kay Hapner

Marilyn Kay Hapner

Mar 11, 2025

HAPNER, Marilyn Kay, age 85 of Clayton, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 28, 1939 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late John A. & Geneva (Stokes) Hapner. Marilyn was a 1957 graduate of Northridge High School and started her career with Winter’s Bank shortly after graduation as a data entry...

Robin E. Kain

Robin E. Kain

Mar 10, 2025

Robin Kain (née Garber), 70, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on November 30, 1954, in Dayton, she spent her life dedicated to her profession and the people she loved.

Robin graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School and pursued her education at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, where she earned an associate degree in dental hygiene. She went...

Warren Jay Phipps

Warren Jay Phipps

Mar 3, 2025

Warren “Jay” Phipps,

Age 89, formerly of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away March 3, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of 67 years; son, Doug Phipps and daughter, April Phipps King (Todd) and five grandchildren.

 There will be a private graveside service at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home.

 In lieu of flowers, contributions may be...

Martha Jane Sullivan

Martha Jane Sullivan

Mar 2, 2025

Martha Jane Sullivan

Age 93 of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday March 2, 2025 at Vancrest nursing home, in the loving arms of her daughters and granddaughter. She was born September 12, 1931 in Kennett, Missouri, the daughter of the late Arthur and Laura Johnson.

 She was very proud of being from Missouri and talked about it often. “Jane” was employed for...

Namen L. "Butch" McKinley

Namen L. "Butch" McKinley

Feb 25, 2025

Namen L. “Butch” McKinley, 81, of Northridge (Dayton), passed away Tuesday February 25, 2025 at his home. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 21, 1943 to Mary Kathleen McKinley. He was a 1963 graduate of Northridge High School. Butch was retired from General Motors-Inland Division after many years of service. He enjoyed playing golf and bowling. Preceded in...

William C. Nickol

William C. Nickol

Feb 24, 2025

William C. “Nick” Nickol, 78, of Englewood, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born to William N. & Colleen Nickol on August 6, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland. Nick served our country with honor in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #9936 in Dayton. Preceded in death by his parents, his...

Kathy A. Carver

Kathy A. Carver

Feb 24, 2025

CARVER, Kathy A., 66, of Union, passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to Joseph & Mary Hall (Waldren) on Sept. 9, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio. Kathy was a member of the V.F.W. Post #5434 Ladies Auxiliary in Union. She enjoyed camping, butterflies and spending time at Lake Laramie. Kathy loved...

Janet M. Fulton

Janet M. Fulton

Feb 24, 2025

Janet M. Fulton, 76, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born to Lloyd & Pauline Arndt on April 21, 1948 in Lake City, Iowa. Janet was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Huber Heights. She was also a member of the Huber Heights Senior Center, where she...

Jack Henry Wachter

Jack Henry Wachter

Feb 23, 2025

Jack H. Wachter

Age 93, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, with his family by his side. Jack was born September 30, 1931 in Quincy, Illinois to the late Frank & Valentine (Lohman) Wachter. In addition to his parents, Jack was also preceded in death by his wife Lavelle Wachter in 2012; his special companion of eleven...

Judy Ann McAtee

Judy Ann McAtee

Feb 22, 2025

Judy Ann McAtee

Age 77, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home. Judy was born May 19, 1947 in Dayton to the late Martin & Emma (Hill) Bakan.

 Judy was a member of the Vandalia AMVETS Post #99 and she volunteered with the USO. She was also a member of the Polish Club of Dayton.

 Judy is...

Rosemary Davis

Rosemary Davis

Feb 20, 2025

Rosemary Davis

Age 98, formerly of Vandalia passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. Rosemary was born July 29, 1926 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Jacob C. & Cecelia B. (Sommer) Nagel. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Davis, Jr., in 2009; one infant son,...

Johnnie Lillian Samons

Johnnie Lillian Samons

Feb 17, 2025

Johnnie Lillian Samons, 84, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born to Willie & Elsie Looper on December 6, 1940 in Crawford, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Lester C.; granddaughter, Terri Lynne Boman; sisters, Jeanette Murphy, Jewel Solinski, Frances Thrasher & Mellean Bilbrey; brothers, L.J., Ralph,...

Susan C. Crenshaw

Susan C. Crenshaw

Feb 15, 2025

Susan C. Crenshaw, 74, of Butler Township, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born to the (late) Wilbert & Zoe Calhoun on April 10, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky. Susan was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She also enjoyed gardening, shopping & traveling. 

Survived by her beloved husband of 34 years,...

Beverly Jean Hawk

Beverly Jean Hawk

Feb 14, 2025

Beverly Jean Hawk, age 88, of Vandalia, OH passed away February 14, 2025, while surrounded by her family. She was born June 3, 1936, in Oliver, Illinois, daughter to George W. and Goldie B. Miller of Medway, OH. Beverly worked 42 years at Wright-Patt Air Force Base. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a...

Mary Ann Leaf

Mary Ann Leaf

Feb 14, 2025

Mary Ann Leaf passed peacefully on February 14, 2025. Born on September 1, 1926, Mary Ann was survived by her children Mary Jo, Stephen, Dennis and David, as well as her sisters Barb and Patty, eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mary Ann was predeceased by her loving husband of 68 years, Daniel Leaf, baby daughter Patty Ann, and brother...

Jimmie Lee Darby

Jimmie Lee Darby

Feb 13, 2025

On the morning of Wednesday February 13,2025, Jimmie Darby of Vandalia , Ohio passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 72.

Jimmie is preceded in death by his mother, Billie Jo Hoagland, and his father, Ralph Hoagland, brother John G Darby, and nephew, Johnny R Darby. He is survived by his partner, Mary Monk; his sisters, Renee Hoagland,...

Judith E. Pope

Judith E. Pope

Feb 8, 2025

Judith E. Pope

Age 77, of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. Judy was born November 1, 1947 in Dayton to the late Harold C. & Mary (Beers) Meyring. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Pope, in 2020.

 Judy was a member of...

Kevin Wayne Monroe

Kevin Wayne Monroe

Feb 4, 2025

Kevin Wayne Monroe

Age 61, of Dayton, passed away at his home on February 5, 2025. Kevin was born March 14, 1963, to Rev. Carlos Wayne & Pauline (Morgan) Monroe. His father preceded him in death in 2009; along with one brother, Michael Edward Monroe.

Kevin is survived by his mother, Pauline & her husband Dorsey Lakes; one brother, Scott Monroe &...

Thomas "Jack" Cox

Thomas "Jack" Cox

Feb 4, 2025

Thomas “Jack” Cox

Age 97, of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Wyngate Senior Living Community in Circleville, Ohio. Jack was born October 15, 1927 in El Reno, OK to the late Thomas Joseph & Lillian (McCain) Cox.

Jack was a long-time member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma...

Charles B. Jones

Charles B. Jones

Feb 3, 2025

Charles B. Jones

"Buster"

Age 78, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025. 

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, February 7, at Poplar Hill Cemetery.