Obituaries

Steven D. Marker

Dec 2, 2020

MARKER, Steven D., age 63, of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Kettering Hospital from heart complications. Steven was an avid Browns, U.D., Ohio State & Reds fan. He loved to travel and, most of all, be with his family. Steven worked for United Coffee Break & Derringer Co. for over 20 years....

Robert Gibbs

Dec 1, 2020

Gibbs, Robert Lee was the son of the Late John A. Gibbs and Emma (Combs) Gibbs and Stepmother Mable (Spicer) Gibbs.  He was born on December 27, 1941 in Daysboro, Wolfe Co., Ky.  He departed this life on December 1, 2020 at the age of 78 yrs.  11 months and 26 days.  On April 26, 1963 he was united...

Richard J. Lowrey

Nov 30, 2020

LOWREY, Richard J., 91, of Dayton, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. He was born to Raymond & Margaret Lowrey on Dec. 14, 1928 in Dayton, OH. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Lois H. Lowrey; son, Richard Andrew; brother, Raymond F. Lowrey. Survived by his son, Norman Ray Lowrey (Patricia); daughters, Linda...

Linda Sue Robertson

Nov 30, 2020

ROBERTSON, Linda Sue, 69, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born to Eugene & Evelyn Compton on September 9, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. Linda was a teacher at Dayton Christian Schools for over 30 years before retirement. She was a member of Vandalia Baptist Temple for 42 years, where she faithfully sang...

Rev. Paul J. Hock

Nov 28, 2020

Rev. Paul J. Hock

Age 87, formerly of the Dayton, Ohio area and more recently of Hawkinsville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020, in Hawkinsville. It was Paul’s life-long prayer to be able to hear the words of his Savior saying, “Well done thy good and faithful servant.” He was...

Donna L. (Smith) Manns

Nov 25, 2020

Donna L. Manns

Age 68 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born February 18, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of Donald & Shirley (Mann) Smith.

Donna was a bookkeeper at Fox Cleaners in Dayton for most of her adult life. She retired and...

Edward Lee Eick

Nov 24, 2020

Edward Lee Eick

Age 45, of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He was born November 13, 1975 in Dayton, Ohio the son of William and Sandra (Brown) Eick.

He loved his family and friends and was always up for an adventure. He liked to fish and enjoyed attending motorcycle events of all...

Robert Lee Aldredge

Nov 23, 2020

Robert Lee Aldredge

Age 93, of Englewood, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born September 3, 1927 in Northridge of Dayton, Ohio to the late Asa & Ruth (Saine) Aldredge. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Marie (Whittridge); and by two...

Joyce Miller

Nov 22, 2020

Miller, Joyce Anne

82, originally from Ludlow Falls, Ohio, progressed on a Journey Nov. 22, 2020, after complications, from Dementia/Alzheimer. She was born Feb. 11, 1938, to Theodore and Pauline (Hagerman) Hollingsworth, in Richmond, Indiana. She lived with foster parents, Charles and Mable (Birkhead) Miller, in Dayton, Ohio from the time she was four. Joyce...

William R. Collins, Jr.

Nov 20, 2020

COLLINS, William Ray, Jr., age 61 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 20, 2020.  William was born October 15, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland, son of William Ray Sr. and Delores (Cox) Collins.

He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Wright State University and was currently employed as the Manager at O’Charley’s in Springfield.   William was an avid...

Johnny E. Milby

Nov 20, 2020

Johnny E. Milby

Age 74, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital. Johnny was born April 17, 1946 in Dayton to the late Stephen & Helen (Cathcart) Milby.

In addition to his parents, Johnny was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ronald, Steven & Jerry.

Johnny never...

Lester Lynch

Nov 19, 2020

LESTER LYNCH, Age 91, of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord on November 19, 2020.  Lester was born April 10, 1929 in Jackson, Kentucky, son of the late Hobart and Elizabeth Lynch.

Lester was an Air Force Tech Sergeant who served during the Korean War.  He was a 32nd Degree...

Karen Lee (Berry) Hamlin

Nov 18, 2020

Karen Lee Hamlin

Age 72, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at The Hospice of Dayton. Karen was born January 24, 1948 in Dayton to the late Howard E. & Georgetta (Leeper) Berry. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Sharon Skapik.

Karen is survived...

Kimberly (Stoner) Stoner-Short

Nov 15, 2020

Kimberly Stoner Short, "Kim"

Age 63, of Vandalia, OH died unexpectedly on Nov.15th 2020. She was born July 17th, 1957 to the late Mary Stoner and Daniel Stoner II. After graduating from Butler High School in 1975, she went on to work at the Miami Conservancy District testing water in a lab at UD. That job is...

Kimberly Sue (Stoner) Stoner-Short

Nov 15, 2020

Kimberly Sue Stoner-Short

Age 63, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020.

Services are pending.

Raymond L Hicks

Nov 15, 2020

HICKS, Raymond L., age 79 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital.  Ray was born May 26, 1941 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, son of the late Roy & Mary (Thomas) Hicks.  Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather, as well as a caring neighbor and friend.  He was always willing to lend a helping...

Mildred E. (Wion) Bourne

Nov 14, 2020

Mildred "Millie" Bourne

Age 94, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Grace Brethren Village in Englewood. She was born April 3, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio – daughter of the late Emanuel & Edna (Iddings) Wion.

She spent her life taking care of her children and home. She belonged to various square &...

Walter L. Smith, Jr.

Nov 12, 2020

SMITH, Walter L., Jr., 77, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. He was born to Walter, Sr. & Nellie Smith on May 25, 1943 in Dayton, OH. Walt had worked for Quality Beer Distributors and retired from Wright Brothers Aero. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era and was a member...

Winifred M Janek

Nov 12, 2020

JANEK, Winifred M., 93, went to be with the lord on Thursday November 12th, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born on July 29th, 1927 in Hartsgrove, OH. She previously worked with Centerville School District, Centerville Police Department and later retired from Elder-Beerman’s. Winifred was a life member of the VFW women’s auxiliary, was an avid participant in many...

Rebecca M. Voris

Nov 10, 2020

VORIS, Rebecca M. “Becky” age 76 of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born July 14, 1944 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Frank & Pauline (Bailey) Schommer.  Becky enjoyed her time working at the Cassel Hills Golf Course in Vandalia.  She was full of life and spread sunshine to...