Obituaries
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...
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)...
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...
Jean Katherine Aills
Oct 29, 2026
Jean Katherine Aills, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, in Springfield. She was born on November 23, 1937, in Piqua, Ohio.
Jean will be remembered for a life centered on family, service, and the activities she enjoyed so deeply. She retired from the Defense Electronics Supply Center (DESC), and also gave generously of herself as a volunteer...
James Arthur "Jim" Shaw
Oct 29, 2026
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Visitation will be held from 10:30am-11:30am on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3800 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek), where funeral services will begin at 11:30am.
Jim will be laid to rest at Dayton National Cemetery following the service.
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Saundra Sue Saurber
Oct 29, 2026
Saundra Sue Saurber, age 87 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at home. She was born June 24, 1939 in Greenville, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her father, Forest Wenger; mother, Mary Wenger; two sisters, Janet Wenger and Jean (Bill) Mason; beloved husband, Richard Saurber; daughter, Jill Meyers; and grandson, Matthew Rubin.
Saundra is survived by her...
Linda Jo Parsons
Oct 29, 2026
Linda Jo Parsons, maiden name: Albright, passed away on October 29, 2026, in Huber Heights, Ohio, at the age of 74. Born on July 26, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, she is now reunited with her beloved husband and went home to meet her Lord and Savior.
Linda lived with deep faith and a steady devotion to the people and places she...
Beverly Sue Blanke
Oct 29, 2026
Beverly Sue Blanke, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 29, 2026, in Dayton. She was born on March 25, 1944, in Dayton, and throughout her life she was known as a loving, helpful, outgoing, and faithful presence—someone who was always there for the people she loved.
Beverly graduated from Patterson Co-Op High School in 1962. She...
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