Obituaries

Wanda "Sue" Goodall

Wanda "Sue" Goodall

May 5, 2025

Wanda “Sue” Goodall, 86, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. Sue was born to George & Glenna Phillips on November 11, 1938 in Harriman, Tennessee. She had worked for Northridge (Dayton) Public Schools for many years. Sue’s passion was being an incredible Granny to her grandchildren & great grandchild.

She...

Robert E. Winkelman

Robert E. Winkelman

May 4, 2025

Robert E. Winkelman

Age 74, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 27, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harry & Norma (Hobbs) Winkelman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, David Duhl.

Bob was a member of First Light Church in Vandalia and...

Janet L. Abney

Janet L. Abney

May 3, 2025

Janet L. Abney (nee: Saylor)

Age 71, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Janet was born August 11, 1953 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Homer & Mary Lucille (Burke) Saylor. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Robert David Abney, in 1988.

For many years...

Vicky L. Shotts

Vicky L. Shotts

Apr 29, 2025

Vicky (Hamby) Shotts, 73, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 after years of illness. She was a lifelong resident of Northridge (Dayton), Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Harlin Mack and Martha Louise Hamby; sisters, Valerie and Cathy; nephew, Kurtis Lefler; her husband, Michael Shotts; step-son, Michael Shotts, Jr. She is survived by her...

Freddy Bentley

Freddy Bentley

Apr 28, 2025

Freddy Bentley

Born on July 12, 1941 in Letcher County, Kentucky, passed away on April 28, 2025 at his home in Vandalia, Ohio. Fred was born to Otho and Nancy Alice Bentley. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Todd; his father, Otho Bentley; his mother, Nancy Alice Hall Bentley; and nineteen brothers and sisters. He has one surviving...

Ronnie K. Wells, Jr.

Ronnie K. Wells, Jr.

Apr 20, 2025

Ronnie K. Wells, Jr., 52, of Huber Heights, was taken from us, Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born to Ronnie & Fawn Wells on April 27, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio. Ronnie was self-employed. Ronnie loved his family, loved to laugh and make people laugh. He never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. Ronnie enjoyed spending family...

Barbara Lenore Page

Barbara Lenore Page

Apr 20, 2025

Barbara Lenore Page, 89, of Vandalia, passed away on April 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Bill E. Page; her parents, Ed & Ola Dinwoody; brother, James Dinwoody; son, Stephen E. Page, Sr. She is survived by one son, James M. Page; two grandchildren, Stephanie Page and Stephen Page, Jr.; two loving great grandchildren, Zachary...

Harry R. Spencer, Jr.

Harry R. Spencer, Jr.

Apr 20, 2025

Harry Richard Spencer, Jr.

“Boy”

Age 88, of Vandalia, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Harry was born on Christmas Day in 1936 in West Virginia to the late Harry Spencer, Sr. & Mildred (nee: Comer) Spencer-Stonerock. In addition to his parents, Harry was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Louise, in 2004; brothers & sisters, James Spencer,...

Saundra E. Espich

Saundra E. Espich

Apr 17, 2025

Saundra E. (nee: Mutter) Espich

Age 77, of Vandalia, passed into Heaven on Thursday, April 17, 2025, after a two-year battle with kidney cancer. Saundra – most people called her Sandy - was the “middle child” born in Springfield, Ohio to Roger & Wilma Mutter. She was preceded in death by her parents, younger brother, Mark, and nephew, Calloway D. Lawson.

She...

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,...