Obituaries

Mary Belle Gibson

Mary Belle Gibson

Apr 17, 2025

Mary Belle Gibson, 88, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Fayetteville, Georgia. She was born to Harold & Louada Gibson on December 30, 1936 in Evarts, Kentucky. Mary was a member of Crestview Baptist Church in Clayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Gladys McDonald, Ray Gibson, Sr. & William “Bill” Gibson; husband, Hardy...

Alma M. Nelson

Alma M. Nelson

Apr 7, 2025

Alma M. Nelson, 97, of Dayton, passed away Monday, Apr. 7, 2025 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born to Jonah & Molly Hunter on Oct. 19, 1927 in Cookeville, Tennessee. Alma was a member of Northridge United Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard Nelson, and 11 siblings. Survived by her son, Michael Nelson (Lindy); her very...

Thomas R. Fry, Jr.

Thomas R. Fry, Jr.

Apr 3, 2025

FRY, Thomas R., Jr., 58, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his home. He was born to (the late) Thomas, Sr. & Wanda Fry on October 19, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio. Tom worked many years for the Ohio Department of Transportation. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and tinkering with cars. He was preceded in death by his companion...

Marilyn C. Osterholt

Marilyn C. Osterholt

Apr 2, 2025

Marilyn C. Osterholt

Age 81, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Miami County Hospice Unit. Marilyn was born March 21, 1944 in St. Sebastian, Ohio to the late Clem & Marie (Mueller) Bills. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, Richard Osterholt; a son, Jay Osterholt;...

Pamela E. Keyser

Pamela E. Keyser

Apr 1, 2025

Pamela E. Keyser

Age 68, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at her home. Pam was born July 6, 1956 in Dayton to the late Donald & Joyce (Pollard) Winterbotham. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Perkins; and one granddaughter, Miranda Perkins.

Pam was an avid participant of Painting...

Richard F. Dabbelt

Richard F. Dabbelt

Apr 1, 2025

DABBELT, Richard F.

Age 85 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Ohio Hospice of Miami County. He was born to Anthony and Hazel Dabbelt on January 9,1940 in Dayton, Ohio. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Dabbelt.

Richard was a graduate of Patterson Co-op.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 61...

Rick Klopfer

Rick Klopfer

Mar 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of Eric "Rick" Leslie Klopfer

October 9, 1947 – March 31, 2025

Eric "Rick" Leslie Klopfer, 77, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Born on October 9, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, Rick was the beloved son of the late Leslie Klopfer and the late Loretta Hughes. He graduated from Northridge High School in 1965, where...

Julia Madeleine Taylor

Julia Madeleine Taylor

Mar 26, 2025

TAYLOR, Julia Madeleine, 100 years old, of Englewood, Ohio, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on March 26, 2025. She was born October 17, 1924, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Preceded in death by her only sibling, Harold Timmerman. Survived by one daughter, Terri Gibson, of Miamisburg, Ohio and one son, Ralph W. Taylor, Jr (Rita), of Englewood, Ohio. She has 6...

James Lee "Jim" Upton

James Lee "Jim" Upton

Mar 25, 2025

UPTON, James Lee “Jim”, age 84, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Hearth and Home of Vandalia. Jim was born January 10, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Jesse & Kathryn (Beck) Upton. He was a 1959 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, an Eagle Scout, an ATA and NRA Life Member. He was owner and...

James William "Billy" Workman

James William "Billy" Workman

Mar 25, 2025

James “Billy” Workman, age 67 of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away on March 25th, 2025. He grew up in Dayton, Ohio and enjoyed music, concerts, fishing, and spending holidays with family. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Genevieve & James Workman Sr, stepfather Ernest Woods Jr, sister Gloria Gala, & nephew Norman Blount. He is survived by...

Wilbur Lindberg Jackson

Wilbur Lindberg Jackson

Mar 18, 2025

Rev. Wilbur Lindberg Jackson

Age 97, formerly of Cincinnati, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Sayre Christian Village in Lexington, Kentucky. Wilbur was born November 6, 1927 in Butler Township, Ohio to the late Martin Wilbur & Effie Elizabeth (Alley) Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years,...

Brian Thomas Andriacco

Brian Thomas Andriacco

Mar 17, 2025

Brian Thomas Gregory Andriacco, 62, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County. He was born June 4, 1960 at Mercy Hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio. Brian is survived by his fiancee’ Patsy Ross; his son & daughter-in-law, Joshua & Heather Andriacco; step-daughters, Suzanne (Josh) Daniels and Brittany (Dustin) Bishop; grandchildren, Jamison and Gracyn...

Mary Nell Waymire

Mary Nell Waymire

Mar 16, 2025

Mary Nell Waymire

Age 80, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Hospice of Miami County. Mary Nell was born August 7, 1944 in Dayton to the late Lester & Mary (Mauchamer) Burton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John L. “Jack” Waymire, in 2020; and by one brother, Norman...

Mysti Dawn Daniel

Mysti Dawn Daniel

Mar 15, 2025

DANIEL, Mysti Dawn, 49, of Dayton. In the sweet silence of a new day dawning and with the background of the assurance from the sound of her favorite hymns surrounding her, peace and comfort came for Mysti Dawn Daniel, releasing her from a lifetime of physical and medical challenges, including her last lengthy stay at The Ohio State University Medical...

Donald Lee Polly

Donald Lee Polly

Mar 12, 2025

Donald Lee Polly, age 86 of Vandalia, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born in Belvia, KY to the late James H and Ritter Webb Polly in 1938. He was a 1957 graduate of Whitesburg High School in Letcher County, KY. Don served in the army at Fort Knox, KY in the late 1950’s....

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...