David Emery Harvey
Jul 23, 2021
HARVEY, David Emery, 68, of Northridge, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021. David was born to the late Roscoe & Hazel Harvey on Apr. 26, 1953 in Hamilton, West Virginia. He was retired from General Motors and served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps. David was a jack of all trades and a master of none....
Daniel D. Morgan
Jul 18, 2021
Daniel Morgan
Age 74, of Vandalia, OH; passed away peacefully on Sunday July 18th, 2021. Dan was born in Dayton, OH on April 27, 1947 to the late John and Audrey (Frisby) Morgan. Dan was an avid sports fan and you could always find him watching the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals or playing a game of cards....
Betty Ann Arden
Jul 13, 2021
BETTY ANN ARDEN
Age 92, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Stonespring of Vandalia Nursing
Home. Betty was born April 17, 1929 to her parents Alonzo & Margaret (Cones) Walters. She
was preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond Arden Sr. (72 years of marriage), son,
Raymond...

Wayne B. Anderson
Jul 12, 2021
Bernard Wayne Anderson, affectionately known to most as “Wayne”. Born to the late Melvin Anderson and Winifred Anderson in Kingston, Ontario Canada on the 7th of March, 1944. Wayne, formally of Dayton, Ohio lived a life of wonder. Wayne wandered this Earth searching for fun and contentment. Wayne loved a good time and you knew if you...
Doris Middleton
Jul 9, 2021
MIDDLETON, Doris, age 89, of Brookville, formerly of Vandalia, passed away peacefully Friday, July 9, 2021. She was born March 12, 1932 in Fall Branch, Tennessee, the only child of the late Paul M. & Ellen N. Carroll. Doris was passionate about her faith and equally as passionate about her family. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev....
Joyce I. Fraley
Jul 8, 2021
FRALEY, Joyce I., age 91 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Carriage Inn of Dayton. Joyce was born June 5, 1930, in Sciotoville, Ohio, daughter of the late Fred & Josephine (Brown) Lang. She was an amazing cook who loved spending time in the kitchen. She was especially proud of her famous Christmas cookies that she...
Richard L. Collins
Jul 8, 2021
Richard Leonard Collins
Age 85, passed away on July 8, 2021. Richard was born on February 1, 1936, in Springfield, Ohio. He was raised in Springfield and attended The University of Dayton. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He retired after 31 years of service from Delco Moraine in Dayton, Ohio. He was a member...
John Lewis Stiffler, Jr.
Jul 3, 2021
John Lewis Stiffler, Jr.
Age 79, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Brookhaven Nursing & Rehab Center. John was born May 2, 1942 in Fairborn, Ohio to the late John Lewis (Sr.) & Gladys Irene (Godfrey) Stiffler.
John is survived by his loving wife of the past 58 years, Sarah Frances “Fran” (Fyffe) Stiffler;...
James Warren Piercey
Jun 29, 2021
PIERCEY, James Warren, 88, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born to James & Zora Piercey on April 29, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. Warren graduated from Vandalia Butler High School. He retired as the vice president of Metro Tool & Die and was a former owner of Kemp Tool. Warren was a member...
Mary Carter-Rice
Jun 29, 2021
CARTER-RICE, Mary A., age 88 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 3, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late James W. & Hettie Marie (Collinsworth) Irby. Mary was a member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple and the Christian Women’s group. She also enjoyed gardening and traveling.
Preceded...

Michael J. Lentz
Jun 28, 2021
Michael J. Lentz
Passed away peacefully at Hearth and Home of Vandalia on Monday, June 28, 2021.
Born March 1, 1958, he was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Lentz; mother, Joan Sloan Lentz; and brother-in-law, Richard Maclean.
Mike graduated from Chaminade Julienne High School and obtained his Associate Degree of Applied...
Billy Joe Koger, Sr.
Jun 21, 2021
KOGER, Billy Joe, Sr., 67, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born to the late Herman Koger & Delores Combs on May 25, 1954 in Frenchburg, Kentucky. Billy was a life long motorcycle enthusiast. Now that you’re free, ride free.
Survived by his beloved wife of 38 years,...
Marcelline R. Barney
Jun 16, 2021
BARNEY, Marcelline R., age 95 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born April 8, 1926 in Niagara, WI, daughter of the late Joseph & Anna (Normand) Goudreau. Marcelline was a 1947 graduate of the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Joliet, IL, where she and her classmates...
James R. Stiffler
Jun 8, 2021
STIFFLER, James R., 81, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born to the late George & Helen Stiffler on April 25, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. James was a member of the New Lebanon Church of the Nazarene and was a supervisor at the Pennington Bread Company for many years. His passion in life...
Nancy Kay Harris
Jun 7, 2021
Nancy Kay Harris
Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. Born in Brookville, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Howard Landis and Ruby Spitler. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wayne. Nancy was a devout Christian and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She regularly...
Gene E. East
Jun 1, 2021
EAST, Gene E., 91, departed on June 1, 2021 at Kettering Network Hospital, Troy, Ohio. He has been a resident at Randall Residence since March 21, 2018. He was born to Kenneth & Ellen East in Lima, OH on August 17, 1929. Gene was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was the owner of S...
Robert Edwards Berry, Jr.
May 28, 2021
Robert Edwards Berry, Jr.
Age 84, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at his home. Robert was born March 22, 1937, in Cynthiana, Kentucky to the late Robert E. & Mildred (Allen) Berry, Sr.
He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and worked in computer services. Bob was also...
Bettye A. Southwood-Gilliat
May 27, 2021
GILLIAT (Southwood), Bettye A., age 85, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Grandview Hospital. Bettye was born December 10, 1935 in Jackson, Kentucky, daughter of the late Sam and Fairlena Smith. Bettye was a retired employee of General Motors and was a member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple. Following her retirement, Bettye was thrilled to be...
Allen L. Swafford
May 23, 2021
SWAFFORD, Allen L., age 65 of Troy, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his home. He was born August 17, 1955 in Monterey, TN, son of Al and Mildred “Lucy” (Matheney) Swafford. Allen faithfully loved and served the Lord and was a member of the Tipp City Church of the Nazarene. He was Owner of Swafford Construction...
Adah Louella Arrowood
May 17, 2021
ARROWOOD, Adah Louella (Spurlock), by God's Sovereign Grace, Mrs. Arrowood of Huber Heights, Ohio departed this world May 17, 2021 after a long, year and half battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Frank Arrowood, daughter Danita Arrowood of Butler Twp. OH, three grandchildren Cyndi (Means) and her husband Jesse Swafford and their four children,...