Obituaries

May 7, 2023

Martha Lairson

Age 84, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at The Hospice of Dayton. Martha was born January 8, 1939 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Walter Charles & Marie Elizabeth (Oliger) Schlosser. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Randy Troy Lairson in 2020; and by...

May 6, 2023

WAYMIRE, Sue Ann, 85, of Union, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born to Roy & Dorothy Waymire on August 15, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio. Sue was a 1955 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and Defiance College in 1959. She was a life long member of the Polk Grove United Church of Christ where...

May 6, 2023

HOLOP, Tara Lee, age 52 of Butler Twp., passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer. Tara was born January 26, 1971, in Dayton, OH, daughter of Randy and Sherry (Overholser) Keithley.   Raised in Vandalia, Tara was a “Smith” girl and was a 1989 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School.  She attended BGSU studying business and...

May 3, 2023

DuVALL, Arlene S., 77, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023. She was born to Cletus & Mary Rehmert on February 6, 1946 in Union City, Indiana. Arlene had worked for Anticolis Restaurant on Salem Avenue for over 23 years and various local body shops for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her...

May 3, 2023

SMITH-CUMMINS, Rashelle C. “Shelley,” 53, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her home. She was born to Walter, Jr. & Linda Smith on Sept. 26, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio. Shelley was a 1987 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School. She had worked as a beautician for Montage in Centerville...

May 1, 2023

BOHANNON, Cassandra K. “Casey,” 43, of Northridge, passed away Monday May 1, 2023 at her home. She was born to Billy, Jr. & Patricia Bohannon on March 22, 1980 in Dayton, Ohio. Casey was preceded in death by her father, Billy Bohannon, Jr.; the father of her daughter, Billy Wagers, III; maternal grandparents, James & Hilda Lee;...

Apr 27, 2023

Weston Ben Kelly

Age 82, of Brookville, formerly of Riverside, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home. Ben was born May 19, 1940 in Dayton to the late William Grafton & Wilmuth Eugenia (Rosson) Kelly. In addition to his parents, Ben was also preceded in death by one brother, William Daniel Kelly.

He...

Apr 24, 2023

PUGH, Betty Lou, 90, of Butler Township, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born to Robert & Nettie Ensor on July 29, 1932 in Baxter, Tennessee. Betty loved to cook for her family and crochet.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Darnell Pugh...

Apr 20, 2023

Ernest E. "Ernie" Garner

Age 75, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital – Main Campus. He was born February 18, 1948 in Bel Alton, Maryland.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 23 years, Grace (Guthrie) Garner, in 1996; and by his mother, Josephine Mary Hooes....

Apr 13, 2023

Gruber, Victoria Lynn “Vicki”, age 53 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday April 13, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.  Vicki was born July 28, 1969, in Portland IN, daughter of Eugene and Barbara (Wuebker) Lennartz.  She was a member of St Christopher Catholic Church and was an Occupational Therapy Assistant who enjoyed caring for her patients.  She dearly...

Apr 10, 2023

Brown, Foster F (Bud), age 89 of Vandalia passed away April 10, 2023. He was born in Arlington, MA on August 7, 1933, graduated from Arlington High school in 1951 and Boston University School of Industrial Technology from which he obtained his aircraft mechanic and powerplant license. During the Korean War he enlisted in the Air Force...

Apr 7, 2023

NORTH-HARRINGTON, Darnika M., 31, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 13, 1991. Darnika was preceded in death by her baby daughter Serenity.

She is survived by her husband, James Harrington; daughters, Trinity & Aurora; parents, Ed & Arlene North; siblings, Larry, Da’Vonn,...

Apr 2, 2023

Joan Lowe-Issler

Age 90, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at her home. She was born October 18, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Thomas & Alma (Hildebrand) Risdon.

In addition to her parents, Joan was also preceded in death by her first husband, Gordon Lowe; her son, Gordon “Gordie” Thomas...

Apr 2, 2023

MULLINS, Willis James “Jim,” 74, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023. He was born to the late William & Bessie Mullins on Sept. 25, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. Jim served in the U.S. Army First Calvary Division (Airborne) during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 34...

Mar 28, 2023

Joan M. Dunn

Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was born February 28, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan (although she was a great fan of The Ohio State Football team) to the late Paul Herbert & Mary Viola (Fritz) Dunn. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...

Mar 26, 2023

Gregory L. Hutcheson

Age 59, of Butler Twp. passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born to Carolyn and Boyce Hutcheson in Booneville, Mississippi. He served as a Master Sergeant of the Air Force for 20 years. He was a Godly man who, like Jesus, was strong, selfless, and kind. He...

Mar 23, 2023

Barbara Lee Elleman went home to Heaven on Thursday, March 23, 2023, with her beloved husband Don and son Tom meeting her at Heaven’s gate. She was born to Leroy and Edna Vance on November 23, 1928 in Phoneton, Ohio. Cherishing her memory are: sister, Betsy Keegan; daughters, Terri (Steve) Baltes and Brenda (Doug) Fryman; grandchildren, Beth...

Mar 23, 2023

CURRY, Douglas A., 71, of Waynesville, passed suddenly and way too soon, Doug will ALWAYS be remembered as a great husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and friend.

Douglas A Curry passed away at Miami Valley South Hospital early Thursday morning, March 23.  Born on July 5th, 1951.  He was preceded in death by...

Mar 23, 2023

JOHNSTON, William A. “Bill,” 74, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home. He was born to the late William & Evelyn Johnston on November 12, 1948 in New York, New York (Queens). Bill was a member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War....

Mar 20, 2023

SEITZ, Stephen C., 75, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at his home. He was born to the late Harold & Agnes Seitz on May 4, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. Stephen served in the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers during the Vietnam War. He worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for over 20...