Obituaries

Cheryl Lynn Gillespie Stange

Cheryl Lynn Gillespie Stange

Sep 18, 2026

Cheryl Lynn Gillespie Stange, age 68 of Dayton, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 28, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her father, Daryl Gillespie.

Cheryl is survived by her mother, Beverly Gillespie; brother, Mark (Leszlie) Gillespie; sister, Michelle (Ron) Dunbar; daughter, Brittany McGrath-Glass; son, David Stange; grandchildren, Rebecca Glass,...

Elmer Glenn Lee

Elmer Glenn Lee

Sep 18, 2026

Elmer Glenn Lee, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 18, 2026, in Dayton, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 30, 1939, in Cookeville, Tennessee, and lived a life marked by steadfast dedication, deep interests, and enduring love for his family.

A hardworking man through and through, Elmer retired from Heidelberg Manufacturing after 50 years of service,...

Betty L. Sears

Betty L. Sears

Sep 18, 2026

Betty L. Sears, age 89, of Springboro, passed away on September 18, 2026. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 4, 1937.

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Following her wishes, there will be no services held.

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Kent Venter

Kent Venter

Sep 18, 2026

Kent Venter, age 85, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Englewood, passed away September 18, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born May 31, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Stanley and Winifred Venter. In addition to his parents, Kent was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Joe Swartztrauber; and brother, Steven Venter.

He is survived by his...

Carolyn "Carrie" Milleson

Carolyn "Carrie" Milleson

Sep 18, 2026

Carolyn Gwen Milleson, born on June 8, 1963, grew up in the Sandusky, Ohio area, and has since been a longtime resident of the Dayton, Ohio area. She passed away at the age of 63 following a courageous battle with frontotemporal dementia. She leaves behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, and a strong devotion to her family and faith.

If...

Carol J. Turner (Lynch)

Carol J. Turner (Lynch)

Sep 17, 2026

Carol J. Turner (Lynch), born September 3, 1958, passed away on September 17, 2026.

Carol will be remembered for a life shaped by devotion to education, deep love for family, and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She earned her Master’s in Education and went on to serve as a teacher in Lithonia Public Schools, Columbus Public Schools and Dayton...

Richard "Dick" G. Dunlevy

Richard "Dick" G. Dunlevy

Sep 17, 2026

Richard "Dick" G. Dunlevy, age 78 of Huber Heights, Ohio formerly of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 17, 2026. He was born November 25, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. The son of the late Richard A. Dunlevy and Isabelle Tipton (Dalrymple).

Dick was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother,...

Peter Leslie Haigh

Peter Leslie Haigh

Sep 17, 2026

Peter Leslie Haigh, who devoted his life to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, passed away on September 17, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on August 27, 1940 in London, England. His family immigrated to the United States in 1941 to support the U.S. war effort. 

Peter was a man of intellect, discipline, and deep faith. He...

Kathryn Willetta Flood

Kathryn Willetta Flood

Sep 17, 2026

Kathryn Willetta (Daines) Flood, age 90, of Greene County, passed away Thursday September 17, 2026. Kathryn was born in Fayette County, Ohio on November 20, 1935.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Flood; parents, William H. and Edith Daines; and her brother, Martin F. Daines.

She is survived by her daughters, Juanita Davis (Flood), Regina (Ed) Pike (Flood); R. Warren...

Alvin E. Cooper, Jr.

Alvin E. Cooper, Jr.

Sep 17, 2026

Alvin E. Cooper, Jr., of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 17, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1964, in Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Alvin built a life marked by service, dedication, and deep love for those around him. He served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a Technical...

Brenda Marie Blough

Brenda Marie Blough

Sep 17, 2026

Brenda Marie Blough, age 77, of Beavercreek, formerly of Spotsylvania, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Born on January 24, 1949, in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of Allen and Gladys McLean.

Brenda had a deep love for flower gardening, crafts, playing slot machines, and going to the beach for vacations, but her greatest joy came from...

Donna J. Barnett

Donna J. Barnett

Sep 17, 2026

Donna J. Barnett, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Xenia on September 17, 2026. She was born on January 7, 1947, in Xenia, and her life was rooted in the community she called home.

Donna attended Xenia High School until she married in 1964, beginning a marriage that would span 63 years with her beloved husband, Phillip. Through the years,...

Kamlaben R. Patel

Kamlaben R. Patel

Sep 16, 2026

Kamlaben Patel, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away at her home on September 16, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 1, 1939, in India.

Kamlaben lived a life rooted in devotion to her home and family as a homemaker. She was very sweet, gentle, and caring, and she saw the beauty in everything...

Lyn Cooper

Lyn Cooper

Sep 16, 2026

Lyn Cooper, born August 12, 1947, passed away on September 16, 2026.

Lyn will be remembered as a warm and caring woman who loved helping people and brought joy to those around her with her sense of humor. She always enjoyed a good joke, or a bad one, and that lighthearted spirit was part of what made her so beloved. She...

Mary Margaret MacLean-Brooks

Mary Margaret MacLean-Brooks

Sep 16, 2026

Mary Margaret MacLean-Brooks, age 85, of Springfield, passed away on September 16, 2026.

Following with her wishes, she will be privately laid to rest at Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, with her husband, Donald R. Brooks.

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Brandon M. Allen

Brandon M. Allen

Sep 16, 2026

Brandon Matthew Allen, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 16, 2026, in Dayton at the age of 48. He was born on May 5, 1978, in Dayton, and remained closely connected to the community throughout his life.

Brandon will be remembered as a very loving, kind, and funny man whose greatest joy was the people he loved most. He loved...

Steven Michael Gough

Steven Michael Gough

Sep 15, 2026

Steven “Steve” M. Gough of Kettering,OH passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at age 77. He was born on October 24, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, and was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Florence Gough; his older sister, Diane Gough; his younger brother, Joseph Gough and infant brother Andrew Gough.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

John M. Barlow, Sr.

John M. Barlow, Sr.

Sep 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of John M. Barlow Sr.

May 8, 1970 – September 15, 2026

John M. Barlow, known simply as “Barlow” to most and “Papaw” to some of the most important people in his world, passed away on September 15, 2026.

If you knew Barlow, you knew exactly what kind of man he was. He was stubborn, strong-willed, fiercely protective, hardworking, and...

Arhlene June Gallant

Arhlene June Gallant

Sep 15, 2026

Arthlene June Gallant of Dayton, Ohio, departed earthly life for her heavenly home on Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026. She was born in Winterport, Maine, on March 11,1944, the third child of Arthur Henry and Emily Letitia (Malcolm) Gallant.

She was born again, according to John 3:5 and Acts 2:38, at a young age and remained an active member of Winterport...

Frances W. Preston

Frances W. Preston

Sep 15, 2026

Frances W. Preston, of Waynesville, Ohio, passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on August 5, 1931, in Waynesville, she lived a long life marked by kindness, devotion, and a steady willingness to care for others.

Frances was known as a kind-hearted woman who was always willing to help anyone she could. Those who knew her...

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