Obituaries

Lester Dean Lindsey

Lester Dean Lindsey

Nov 11, 2026

Lester Dean Lindsey was born on June 2, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and passed away on November 11, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio.

Lester will be remembered as a very spirited woman whose no-nonsense, straightforward nature made her a steady and guiding presence in the lives of those who knew and loved her. She was the rock of her family, a woman...

Linda Lee King

Linda Lee King

Nov 11, 2026

Linda L. King, age 79 of Fairfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2026. She was born September 13, 1947 in Sidney, Ohio. The daughter of the late Vivian and Mary Argabright.

Linda was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a very devout Christian and faithful member of...

Ruth A. Grushon

Ruth A. Grushon

Nov 9, 2026

Ruth A. Grushon, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on November 9, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on June 24, 1932, in Dayton, Ruth lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, enjoyment of simple pleasures, and enthusiasm for the teams she loved.

Ruth worked for Karlton Envelope for many years, and in her later working years she...

Cheri Cook

Cheri Cook

Nov 8, 2026

Cheri Cook, affectionately known as “C.C.,” passed away on November 8, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on October 28, 1960, Cheri will be remembered as a wonderful, unique woman whose love, warmth, and generosity touched the lives of so many. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Cheri’s family was the center of her...

Judith Carol Staddon

Judith Carol Staddon

Nov 8, 2026

Judith Carol Staddon (nee Fowler), 91, of Kettering Ohio passed away peacefully in hospice care early Sunday morning, November 8, 2026 and went home to be with the Lord.

Judith was born June 19, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Louise Fowler. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Frederick William “Bill” Bauer; her...

Yolanda D. Veasley

Yolanda D. Veasley

Nov 7, 2026

Yolanda D. Veasley, age 69 of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2026. She was born August 5, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio.

Yolanda was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, caregiver, and friend. Her pride and joy was her son and family. She was a diva in her own write, loving clothing and different...

Edward Albert Martin Jr.

Edward Albert Martin Jr.

Nov 7, 2026

Edward Albert Martin Jr., known to many simply as Ed, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 7, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on February 12, 1938, in Long Island, New York, and lived a life marked by intellect, humor, devotion, and deep love for those closest to him.

Ed built a distinguished academic and professional path. He...

Janice Lorene Hyden

Janice Lorene Hyden

Nov 7, 2026

Janice Lorene Hyden, 79, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026. Born on September 23, 1947, Janice was raised on a farm outside the small rural town of Elizabethtown, Indiana. As the oldest daughter, she often helped care for her younger siblings, beginning a lifelong pattern of caring for others. At the age of 14, she moved...

Augusta D. Blair

Augusta D. Blair

Nov 7, 2026

A resident of Miamisburg, OH, our precious mother, Augusta Blair, passed away at age 95 on November 7, 2026 while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, OH and surrounded by her immediate family. Born in Eaton, OH, she was the daughter of Tolbert Abner and Esther (Abner) Bernard. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt,...

Laura Beth Chism

Laura Beth Chism

Nov 7, 2026

Laura Beth Chism, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on November 7, 2026, in Dayton. She was born on February 19, 1959, in Dayton, a city that remained the setting of her life from beginning to end.

Laura will be remembered as an outspoken and feisty woman who was also loving in her own way. She found joy in caring for the...

Phil Lee Todd Jr.

Phil Lee Todd Jr.

Nov 6, 2026

Phil Lee Todd Jr., of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on November 6, 2026, in his hometown at the age of 61. He was born on May 16, 1965, in Dayton, and will be remembered as a loving man whose greatest joy was always found in the people he held closest.

After graduating high school, Phil went on to build his working...

Shirley Evaline McIntosh

Shirley Evaline McIntosh

Nov 6, 2026

Shirley Evaline McIntosh, age 83, of Riverside, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2026. Shirley was born in Hazard, Kentucky on December 23, 1942 to the late Joe and Mary Asher. She was raised in Hyden, Kentucky.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; first husband and father of her children, Elwood Smith; second husband, Kelly McIntosh; daughter,...

George Samuel Motley, Jr.

George Samuel Motley, Jr.

Nov 6, 2026

George Samuel Motley Jr., of Dayton, Ohio, passed away in Dayton on November 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 2, 1948, in Dayton, a city that remained the setting for both his beginning and his farewell.

George lived a life marked by dedication, intellect, and deep devotion to those he loved. He earned his...

Anna Priefer

Anna Priefer

Nov 6, 2026

Anna Priefer (Smith), age 76, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026.

A 1969 graduate of Trotwood High School, Anna spent much of her life caring for others, both personally and professionally. She had a passion for cooking and found great joy in feeding anyone and everyone she could. Whether preparing meals for family, friends, or others in...

Kimberly K. Hughes

Kimberly K. Hughes

Nov 5, 2026

Kimberly K. Hughes, of Dayton, was born on December 25, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio, and passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital.

Kim lived a life marked by devotion, kindness, and steady faith. A gentle soul with a heart of gold, she gave herself wholeheartedly to the people, causes, and community she loved. She graduated from Springboro...

Crawford Duane Ferguson

Crawford Duane Ferguson

Nov 5, 2026

Crawford Duane Ferguson, lovingly known as Duane, passed away on November 5, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, at the age of 82. He was born on May 13, 1944, in Beavercreek, Ohio, and lived a life defined by devotion to his family, steady work, and a generous heart.

Duane attended Beavercreek High School until 1962, when he joined the United States Navy....

Dwight Preston Leach

Dwight Preston Leach

Nov 5, 2026

Dwight Preston Leach, 95, died peacefully Thursday morning, November 5, at Trinity United Church homes in Beavercreek, where he had resided since 1999. Dwight was born to Henry and Madge (Woodruff) Leach on February 28, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan. 

He grew up in Athens, Ohio, graduating in 1948 from Athens High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He was discharged...

Arlene M. Parr

Arlene M. Parr

Nov 5, 2026

Arlene Marie Parr passed away peacefully on November 5, 2026 in Dayton. She was born on April 22, 1952 in Celina, Ohio.

Arlene was an accountant and business manager for many years. She was known as an easygoing, loving, kind, and intelligent woman. Those who knew her remember her as a very sweet person with a nice temperament, someone whose gentle...

Lori Lee Lindsey

Lori Lee Lindsey

Nov 5, 2026

Lori Lee Lindsey, age 63, of Dayton, passed away November 5, 2026. Lori was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 22, 1963 to the late Floyd and Dianne Lindsey.

Lori was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, as well as numerous other family members and friends.

She is survived by sister, Lisa A. Maxwell; niece, Lyndsey Gore; great-nephew, Jack Gore; and...

Cheryl Lynn Burton

Cheryl Lynn Burton

Nov 5, 2026

Cheryl Lynn Burton, age 71, of Beavercreek (formerly of Hillsboro, OH), passed away November 5, 2026. Cheryl was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 2, 1955 to the late Virgil and Violet Angus.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 50 years, Mark Burton; as well as her brothers, Robert and Daniel Angus.

She is survived by sons, Jeremy...

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