Obituaries
Larry J. Staples "Cap'n Lar"
Sep 19, 2026
Lawrence Joseph Staples, affectionately known to all as "Cap'n Lar," passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on May 29, 1946, in Springfield, Ohio, Larry lived a life full of honor, adventure, and deep connections with the people around him.A proud United States Marine, Larry served his country with bravery and distinction during the...
Carol Ann Bucher
Sep 19, 2026
Carol Ann Bucher, age 79, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 27, 1947, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Allan and MaryEllen Elliott, Carol lived a life full of love and kindness.
A graduate of Centerville High School, Class of 1965, Carol pursued her passion for education at Bowling...
Paul Wade Graham
Sep 18, 2026
Paul Wade Graham, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away tragically on September 18, 2026, in Dayton, doing what he loved—riding his motorcycle. He was 54. Born on April 10, 1972, in Dayton, Paul, or as his family knew him, "Bub" or "Uncle Bubby", lived with a bold spirit that left a lasting impression on those who knew him.
Paul graduated from Fairborn...
Judy Rogers
Sep 18, 2026
Judy Rogers, age 69 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on June 13, 1957 in Jackson, Kentucky.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jess Johnson; mother, Ada Young; and son, James Benjamin Rogers.
Judy is survived by her beloved husband, Benjamin Rogers; Tara (Steve) Brown and Jennifer (David) White; grandchildren,...
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
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
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
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
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...
Byron D. Miller
Sep 17, 2026
Byron D. Miller went to be with Jesus on Thursday September 17th at age 77. Byron is preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Grace Miller, his wife Lynn Miller (Todish) and nephew Jerry Wilbanks. Byron is survived by his daughter, Tracy Miller, brothers and sisters Clyde and Rita Miller, Donald and Danice Miller, and Joyce and Guy Wilbanks,...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,...
Betty "Betty J" Keith
Sep 16, 2026
Betty Jane Keith, affectionately known as Betty J, passed away on September 16, 2026, at her home in Dayton, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 22, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio, and lived a life marked by strength, warmth, and unmistakable spirit.
Betty was a spunky, loving, and fierce woman whose straightforward and very direct nature was part of...
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
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...
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