Obituaries

Barbara A. Chambers

Barbara A. Chambers

Dec 27, 2024

Barbara A. Chambers

Age 92, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at her home on December 27, 2024. Barbara was born September 17, 1932 to the late Bernell & Helen (Kent) Robb. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harry R. Chambers; and by one daughter, Tracey M. Chambers.

Barbara is survived by...

Cathy J. Lutz

Cathy J. Lutz

Dec 27, 2024

Cathy J. Lutz

Age 67, of Vandalia, passed away at her home on Friday, December 27, 2024. Cathy was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 19, 1957 to William & Mary (Avery) Heizer. She was preceded in death by her father and by her sister, Brenda. 

Cathy was a member of the Piqua Church of the Brethren. 

In addition to her mother, Cathy...

Kevin S. Lloyd

Kevin S. Lloyd

Dec 20, 2024

Kevin Sheldon Lloyd, 64, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024 with his family surrounding him.  

Born in Dayton, Ohio on November 23, 1960, Kevin met his wife Deborah (Reiter) Lloyd and was married on August 15, 1981. Kevin was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran from 1980-1984, serving those years in Rapid City, South Dakota,...

Thomas Clinton Staley

Thomas Clinton Staley

Dec 18, 2024

Thomas Clinton Staley, age 86, of Vandalia, Ohio, began his newest adventure as he entered heaven on December 18, 2024. He was born on October 7, 1938, in Jamestown, Ohio, to the late Thomas Clifton Staley and Willa Ruth (Lieurance) Staley. In addition to his parents, Tom was also preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Max Alan Royka, and...

Kenneth W. Butler

Kenneth W. Butler

Dec 18, 2024

BUTLER, Kenneth W., “Kenny”, age 61 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Kenny was born September 25, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio, son of James Butler and Judith (Hetrick). He was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan, enjoyed rock music, attending concerts and watching “big time wrestling.” Kenny is survived by his beloved, Donna Butler; his mother, Judy White;...

Alice Jane Berry

Alice Jane Berry

Dec 17, 2024

BERRY, Alice Jane Dinan, 79, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, after a short illness. Alice was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and was the daughter of Una (Carpenter) Dinan and Edward Warren Dinan, Jr. She lived most of her adult life in Dayton, Ohio, and spent her final years in Richmond, Indiana. 

Alice graduated from Mount Mercy University and dedicated an...

Phyllis M. Burrows

Phyllis M. Burrows

Dec 14, 2024

Phyllis M. Burrows, 88, of Northridge (Dayton), passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was born to James & Ada Fletcher on November 11, 1936 in Madison County, Kentucky. Phyllis was a long-time member of the Northridge Freewill Baptist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Richard Ballard & Frank Burrows; daughter, Barbara Jean Davis; son, Richard T....

Wilma L. Erickson

Wilma L. Erickson

Dec 13, 2024

Wilma L. Erickson, 80, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born to Ernest & Beulah Boshears on September 13, 1944 in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Wilma was a graduate of Northridge High School (Dayton) and past member of the (former) Beardshear United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Dayton....

Edward "Ed" J. Shoemaker

Edward "Ed" J. Shoemaker

Dec 11, 2024

Edward “Ed” J. Shoemaker

Edward J. Shoemaker was born to Donald and Marianne Shoemaker on March 14th, 1961 and departed this earth on December 10th, 2024. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 41 years, Lori (Case), mother Marianne, and siblings Ken (Belinda) and Linda (Kevin) Ricci, his Aunt Pat and cousin Jen Moylan, Aunts Pat...

Harriet E. Marsh

Harriet E. Marsh

Dec 9, 2024

Harriet E. Marsh, 83, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born to William & Harriet Carl on October 10, 1941 in Montgomery County, Ohio. Harriet graduated from Fairview High School and had worked at N.C.R., and later retired from Delphi. She was an avid reader and loved to play slots, video poker and loved to travel. 

Preceded...

Mary A. Cruea

Mary A. Cruea

Nov 30, 2024

CRUEA, Mary A., “Murdy”, age 91 of Dayton, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, November 30, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Murdy was born December 6, 1932 in Adams Co., OH, daughter of the late Wiley and Fannie (Carter) Knox. Preceded in death by her husband, Jake; daughters, “Sally” Knox and Kelly “Ke-Ke” Cruea; son-in-law, Clyde Knox,...

Kelle Ann Dolan

Kelle Ann Dolan

Nov 29, 2024

Kelle Ann Dolan

Age 62 of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Momentous Health at Vandalia. Kelle was born December 4, 1961 to Richard F. & Regina M. (Lampman) Dolan. Kelle was preceded in death by her father; and by one brother-in-law, Curtis “Danny” Hunt.

Kelle loved all animals and was proud to work as a Veterinarian Technician for...

Teresa L. Ryan

Teresa L. Ryan

Nov 28, 2024

Teresa L. Ryan, 62, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born to Lawrence & Mary Herrfurth on September 28, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. Teresa was a 1981 graduate of Wayne High School. She was a strong person and proud grandmother. Teresa selflessly gave to her family and was a caregiver to her mother.

Preceded in death by...

Robert Jay Warden

Robert Jay Warden

Nov 27, 2024

Robert “Bob” Jay Warden

Age 68, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2024. He was born on November 26, 1956 in Franklin, Ohio. He was a devoted husband to Linda Kay (Taylor) Warden for a lovingly 43 years. He was a loving father to Melinda Warden of Dayton, Ohio and Megan Warden (Matthew Craig) of Colorado Springs, CO

Though...

Minnie M Hunt

Minnie M Hunt

Nov 26, 2024

Minnie M Hunt, age 85, of Tipp City, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was born to the late James & Flora Ellis on November 20, 1939, in Mt. Helen, Tennessee. Minnie loved cooking for her family and spending quality time with them. She was an avid gardener and loved watching her shows on television and shopping. One...

Mitchell Allen Gibson

Mitchell Allen Gibson

Nov 26, 2024

Mitchell Allen Gibson

Age 62, of Huber Heights, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Mitchell was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 27, 1962 to the late Charles William & Bertha Marie (Dooley) Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Patricia Gibson and Linda Gibson.

Mitch enjoyed playing guitar, fishing...

Linda M. Staley

Linda M. Staley

Nov 24, 2024

Linda M. Staley, 76, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born to John & Dorothy Tabbert on March 9, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. Linda was a 1966 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School. She was a proud grandmother and enjoyed baking and cooking. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 54...

Ricky Earl Simpson

Ricky Earl Simpson

Nov 20, 2024

Ricky Earl Simpson, 65, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Ricky was born January 27, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Earl and Irene (Wright) Simpson. 

Ricky retired after many years of service as a truck driver for Carter Express.

Ricky will be remembered fondly by his family and friends as a lover of...

Frances E. Groh

Frances E. Groh

Nov 17, 2024

Frances E. Groh, 80, of West Milton, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born to Edward & Verna Cauley on October 19, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Walt Groh, Sr., and her son, Walt Groh, Jr.

Survived by her son, Chuck (Melissa) Groh;...

Robert and Dixie Parks

Robert and Dixie Parks

Nov 16, 2024

Parks, Robert E. Jr. , born July 2, 1939 in Springfield, OH, was 75 when he passed away on May 9, 2015, at Manatee Springs in Bradenton, Florida. He married Dixie McCormick on August 20, 1961, and then worked for Kelsey Hayes, in Springfield, Ohio, until he retired. Preceded in death by his parents, Betty (Leonard) Parks and Robert E....