Obituaries
David R. Ramsey Jr.
Nov 4, 2026
David R. Ramsey Jr., born August 4, 1953, passed away on November 4, 2026.
David will be remembered as a man of faith, creativity, and steady dedication. During his working years, he served in California with the Department of Natural Resources as a Forest Ranger. He also was in charge of maintenance and security at The Pines of Shiloh, where his...
Carolyn Diane Naas
Nov 4, 2026
Carolyn Diane Naas, of Dayton, Ohio, a resident of Spring Hills Singing Woods, passed away on November 4, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1954, in Dayton, to the late Louis and Elizabeth Kleiner, and spent her life rooted in the community she called home. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence...
Larry K. White
Nov 4, 2026
Larry Keith White, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on November 4, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 21, 1954 in Dayton.
Larry graduated from Trotwood Madison High School as a member of the Class of 1972. He went on to spend many years working in concrete pool construction and later retired from Buckeye Pools. His working life...
Cathy Short
Nov 3, 2026
Cathy Lynn Short, age 77 of Dayton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born August 26, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Short.
Cathy's passion for life was evident in her love for Elvis, her cherished dogs-Addy, Bosco, Snoopy Dog and Presley-and her fondness for elephants. Cathy delighted in...
Cecil Eugene Patrick
Nov 3, 2026
Cecil Eugene Patrick, age 70, of Beavercreek Township, passed away on November 3, 2026. Born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 20, 1956, to Gerald and B. Irene Patrick
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Donna Kidder. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah "Debbie" Patrick; his children, Amanda (Nathaniel) Myer, Jeffrey (Jessica) Patrick, Bryan (Laura)...
Leslie Lynn Muterspaw
Nov 3, 2026
Leslie Lynn Muterspaw, 62, of Xenia, passed away on November 3, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Born in Xenia, Ohio, on April 21, 1964, to Kenneth and Marilyn Muterspaw, Leslie was a proud graduate of Xenia High School, Class of 1983.
For over 30 years, she dedicated herself to her work as a housekeeper at Hospitality Nursing Home in Xenia....
Jean Miller
Nov 2, 2026
Jean Claire (O'Brien) Miller, passed away on November 2, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born on May 26, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio; the daughter of the late John J. and Mary Katherine (Lovell) O'Brien. Jean was a 1950 graduate of Mt. Healthy High School and went on to attend Southern Ohio Business College. Over the course of...
Alvada "Vada" Stanley
Nov 2, 2026
Alvada "Vada" Stanley, age 83, peacefully passed from this world on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 12:37 am. She went as stubborn as she was, knowing we all had her and we were all there together. The thing she cherished most, was her family. She was born March 15, 1943 in Paintsville, KY.
She leaves behind 4 sons: Allen (Jessica) Sarven,...
Donald F. "Don" Hemminger
Nov 1, 2026
Donald F. "Don" Hemminger, 71, of Beavercreek, passed away on November 1, 2026. Born on July 20, 1955, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Robert and Melba Hemminger, Don was a devoted son, husband, father, and brother.
He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Sandusky and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Bowling Green University. His career in technology included...
Jane E. Thomas
Nov 1, 2026
Jane Ellen Thomas, of Dayton, passed away on November 1, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Dayton on January 9, 1940.
Jane built a life centered on hard work, family, and the simple joys she loved most. She worked in banking and bookkeeping and also served as manager at several grocery stores. Among the jobs she held,...
Carolyn Kincaid
Nov 1, 2026
Carolyn Kincaid, born Carolyn Campbell, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 31, 1951 in Hazard, Kentucky.
Carolyn will be remembered as a loving, kind, and sweet person whose presence brought comfort to those around her. She was an avid reader who enjoyed books of all genres, and she...
Betty Lou Lawson
Oct 31, 2026
Betty Lou Lawson, age 85, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on October 31, 2026. Born on January 27, 1942, near Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late Ruth Ann (Pinion) and Sherlie Ingram Stepp, Betty was a masterclass in resilience, generosity, and quiet faith.
Contracting polio in 1953, Betty spent months in isolation at Barney Convalescent Hospital. Though doctors warned she would never...
Sharon "Gail" Waller
Oct 31, 2026
Sharon Gail Waller, age 80 of Brookville, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at home with family. She was born October 22, 1946 in Paintsville, Kentucky.
She is preceded in death by her father, Rayvern McKenzie; mother, Ruby McKenzie; brothers, Wendall McKenzie and David Ray McKenzie; and beloved husband, Ronnie Waller.
Gail is survived by her children, Rhonda (Jim) Lawson, Mark (Tanya)...
Janet Mae Theresa Crickmore Molton Murphy
Oct 31, 2026
Janet Mae Theresa Crickmore Molton Murphy, Nurturer, age 93 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at home. She was born October 29, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Lehman Truss; father, George W. Crickmore; first husband, Harold Jackson Molton I; second husband, Coakley Murphy; son, Harold J. Molton; daughter, Amanda M. (Billy)...
Daniel Ray Breitenstein
Oct 30, 2026
Daniel Ray Breitenstein, of Dayton, was born on April 5, 1973, in Dayton and passed away there on October 30, 2026. His life was marked by a quiet strength of character and by the qualities that endeared him to those around him. He will be remembered as a loyal, kind, and caring man whose presence brought comfort and steadiness to...
Emerald Strader
Oct 30, 2026
Nursery In Heaven
There's a nursery in Heaven With cradles carved in gold And angels gently rocking
Babies who'll never grow old.
In this nursery there's no crying
For each infant has the care Of our Blessed Mother, Mary, She loves each baby there.
And though our precious baby Is in that nursery up above We know that he is happy, for God's nursery is...
Kevin Daniel Schmitz
Oct 30, 2026
Kevin Daniel Schmitz, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away on October 30, 2026, in Dayton. He was born on April 5, 1983, in Dallas, Texas. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, a caring family member, and a man whose life was deeply shaped by his commitment to helping others.
Helping others was a central focus of Kevin’s life, and that...
Janet Faith Russell
Oct 30, 2026
Janet Faith Russell, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on October 30, 2026, in Dayton. She was born on October 23, 1960, in Dayton, and remained closely rooted in the community that shaped her life. She was preceded in death by her parents: James R. Davies and Janice Davies-May; husband, James A. Russell, Sr.; brother, David Smith; sister, Julie Jones; and...
Allen "Lee" Leach
Oct 30, 2026
Allen "Lee" Leach, age 78, of Beavercreek, passed away on October 30, 2026. Born on August 13, 1948, Lee was a graduate of Fairmont East High School. He dedicated nearly 30 years to Delphi Corporation as a skilled Tool & Die (Model) Maker.
Lee found joy in playing volleyball and had a passion for rebuilding classic cars in his garage. Known...
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