Obituaries

Wanda L. Johnson

Jul 15, 2016

Wanda L. Johnson

Age 85, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016. Wanda was born December 18, 1930 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late George & Lola (Brewster) Sears. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Johnson, in 1990. Wanda retired from Elder...

Dr. James R McCracken

Jul 9, 2016

MCCRACKEN, Dr. James Richard McCracken, 64, Dayton, Ohio, passed away July 9, 2016. Jim was born September 30, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Richard Warren McCracken and the late Harriette Joan (Hicks) McCracken. An Eagle Scout, Jim graduated from Amelia High School in 1969. He later received his B.S. degree in comprehensive science/physics education from Ohio University...

Charles W. Held

Jul 7, 2016

HELD, Charles W., passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016. He was born November 29, 1943 in Sandusky, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles A. Held and Margaret (Gast) Held, by his wife of 46 years, Jan (Miller) Held in January of 2011, and one sister, Sondra Held Hotchkiss in May of 2011. He...

Sandra Gayle Harrison

Jul 4, 2016

HARRISON, Sandra Gayle, age 68 of Fairborn, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016. She was born December 21, 1947 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Hobert & Gayle Simmons. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Polk Grove Cemetery, 9190 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH 45414.

Nancy L. Yankulov

Jul 2, 2016

Nancy L. Yankulov

Age 86, of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday (7/7) at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park, 2613 Sackett Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223.

Glen F. "Hank" Beisner

Jun 29, 2016

BEISNER, Glen F. “Hank”, age 82 of Vandalia passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born September 4, 1933 in Greenville, OH, son of the late Virgil & Edith (Smith) Beisner. Preceded in death by his wife, Peggy, Hank is survived by his children, Mike Beisner (Linda Downing), Kathy Larsh (Ron Nisonger),...

Robert E. Schlein Sr.

Jun 23, 2016

Robert E. “Bob” Schlein

Larry T. Sherrill

Jun 23, 2016

Larry T. Sherrill

Marylee E. Spaugy

Jun 22, 2016

Marylee Ehemann Spaugy, of Vandalia, passed away in the early morning hours of June 22, 2016, with her beloved daughters, Teri & Cathi by her side. Marylee was born on a farm near Maplewood in Shelby County, Ohio, “under the family Christmas Tree” on Christmas Eve 1930. She was married to Richard J. Spaugy on September 20,...

Mark A. Conard

Jun 19, 2016

Mark A. Conard

Age 55, of Sidney, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at 1:17 a.m., with his family at his side.

Mark was a loving brother, uncle, great uncle, and a wonderful brother-in-law. His family meant the world to him. He is survived by his loving...

Dennis D. Knox

Jun 18, 2016

Dennis D. Knox

Ted Knox

Age 69, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, at The Hospice of Dayton.

He was born June 14, 1947 in Dayton to the late Edward T. & Florence K. (Dunne) Knox. Ted was a veteran of the U. S. Army – Air Borne Division...

Denny R. Graham

Jun 12, 2016

GRAHAM, Denny R. age 66 of Vandalia passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Bertha, his wife of 25 years, Sue daughter Deanna Younker, brothers Willard Lee, Truman, Hobbie, and Hurstal, sisters Louise, Jean, and Pat. Denny is survived by...

Brittany Renee Ahlin

Jun 12, 2016

Brittany Renee Ahlin

Age 21. Brittany was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed. While a student at Vandalia-Butler High School she was active with the ROTC and the Swim Team. Currently, she was pursuing a career in modeling. Brittany is survived by her mother, Shannon D. Ahlin; her father, Thomas...

Patricia Anne Kunz

Jun 11, 2016

We celebrate the life of Patricia Anne Kunz, who passed away on June 11, 2016 at the age of 86. Patricia, known as “Pat” was born on June 22, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio. She was the oldest of three children born to Barney and Naomi Armstrong. After graduating from Vandalia Butler High School, she worked in the...

James Verle Taulbee

Jun 11, 2016

TAULBEE, James Verle, born May 20, 1934 in Wolfe County, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, William Lennox & Cosbie (Chambers) Taulbee, his sister, Lennis, brother, Leon and one son, James “Jimmy.” He is survived by his wife, Connie (Stockslager), sons, Michael, Larry, Kenneth & Daniel;...

Cynthia L. Lowe

Jun 9, 2016

Lowe, Cynthia Lynn (Meece) “Cindi LouHoo ” age 60, departed this world Today. No longer restricted by cancer or RSD. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a member of the Vandalia Butler Class of 1973 and attended Wright State. She was a member of V.B. Mud Bowl Group and was...

James P. Windle, Jr.

Jun 6, 2016

James P. Windle, Jr.

Age 73, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at The Hospice of Dayton. James was born November 30, 1942 in Washington Court House to the late James P. (Sr.) & Lena (Lyons) Windle. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marty &...

Joyce Betts

Jun 3, 2016

BETTS, Joyce age 78 formerly of Vandalia, passed away Friday June 3, 2016 in Jeffersonville, IN. She was born October 10, 1937 in Senath, MO daughter of the late Herman & Millie (Jones) Shrum. Joyce was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vandalia and the 9th and O Baptist Church in Louisville. She was a...

Barbara Jean Barnhart

Jun 1, 2016

Barbara Jean Barnhart Age 82 of West Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Grandview Hospital. She was born April 19, 1934 in Sciotoville, Ohio, daughter of the late Purdy A. & Sylvia (Gifford) Jennings. Barbara was a member of the First Nazarene Church of Dayton, the Northridge Nazarene Church, and most recently the Eaton Church...

Carolyn A. High

May 30, 2016

HIGH, Carolyn A., age 68 of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 30, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in LaFollette, TN on August 26, 1947 and was preceded in death by her parents, Dewitt & Mattie Hayes and her brother Charles.

Carol is survived by her...