Obituaries
Oleta Darcell York
Jul 8, 2026
Oleta Darcell York, age 74, of Dayton, Ohio, peacefully entered her eternal rest on July 8, 2026. Born on November 3, 1951, in Dayton, she is the cherished daughter of Denzil and Opal (Collins) Whitt.
Darcell was a deeply devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. For 57 beautiful years, she shared a life of love and commitment with her beloved husband,...
Brenda Arlette Morris
Jul 8, 2026
Brenda Arlette Morris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 8, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on January 28, 1948, in Caryville, Tennessee, and across her 78 years, Brenda touched every life she encountered with her warmth, steadfast faith, and gentle strength.
To know Brenda was to understand true generosity and...
Melvin D. Castle
Jul 7, 2026
Melvin D. Castle, age 89, of Xenia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2026. Melvin was born in Ottertail County, Minnesota on January 27, 1937 to the late Dorsey and Myrtle Castle.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 54 years, Esther Castle.
He is survived by daughter, Debbie (David) Rohrback; son, Eric (Chrissy) Castle;...
Carol "Suzie" Adams
Jul 7, 2026
Carol Sue "Suzie" Adams, age 79 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on July 7, 2026. She was born November 23, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. The daughter of the late Addie and Audrey (Nation) Broadstock.
Suzie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She went from a barmaid to finding the...
Fatima Meadows
Jul 6, 2026
Fatima Meadows, age 95, of Beavercreek, passed away July 6, 2026. Fatima was born in Wheelwright, Kentucky on April 23, 1931 to the late Husane and Millie Mustafo.
Fatima married James Edward "Jimmy" Meadows on August 20, 1953, their marriage lasting for 64 years until his passing in 2017. She is also preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Bernette Lawson,...
Jacqueline Lee Voge
Jul 6, 2026
With hearts full of both sadness and gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we remember Jacqueline Lee Voge, who passed peacefully away on July 6, 2026, in Springboro. Born October 15, 1939, in Dayton, Jacqueline was a radiant presence whose impact will remain forever etched in the lives of those who knew her.
Throughout her 86 years, Jacqueline was the...
Thomas M. McManus
Jul 6, 2026
Thomas M. McManus, born July 8, 1943, in Teaneck, New Jersey, passed away on July 6, 2026, in Kettering, Ohio. His life was marked by a deep dedication to his profession, a lifelong love of jazz, and a rich educational and service legacy.
Raised in Hackensack, New Jersey, Thomas embarked early on a path defined by learning and service. After graduating...
Irene Bell Hardy
Jul 5, 2026
Irene Bell Hardy, age 84, of Beavercreek, passed away on July 5, 2026.
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Visitation will be held from 11:30am-1:00pm, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Kettering, 3939 Swigart Rd., Dayton, where Funeral Services will begin at 1:00pm, with Dr. Chad Keck officiating. Burial will...
Betty Steely
Jul 5, 2026
Betty Steely, 85, of Riverside, Ohio passed away on July 5, 2026 at Soin Medical Center. Betty was born on February 26, 1941 to Mary and Peter Cline in Birchton, West Virginia. She was their first daughter and they named her Elizabeth Juanita, but she went by Betty most of her life. After graduating from Chapmanville High School, she left...
Carolean Hammersley
Jul 5, 2026
Carolean Hammersley, age 90, born January 1, 1936, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio.
Throughout her long and fulfilling life, Carolean was a gentle and comforting presence to all who knew her. Her deep Christian faith was a cornerstone of her existence; she placed her trust in Jesus Christ, and could often be...
William "Bill" R. Nischwitz "Bill"
Jul 4, 2026
William R. Nischwitz (Bill), age 75, passed away on Saturday July 4, 2026. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. He was also a 1969 graduate of Oakwood High School.
Bill is survived by his son Robert Nischwitz and his ex-wife and dear friend, MaryEllen Waldron.
To honor his wishes, there will be no services. To share a memory of...
Lynda May Florea
Jul 4, 2026
Lynda May Florea, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 4, 2026, in Fairborn, Ohio. Born on May 28, 1941, in Jacksonville, Ohio, Lynda’s life was marked by devotion to her loved ones, steadfastness, and quiet strength.
A proud graduate of Bethel High School, Class of 1959, Lynda embarked on a remarkable...
Cheryle Jane Blevins
Jul 3, 2026
Cheryle Jane Blevins, age 69 of Northridge, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 3, 2026. She was born January 29, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio. Daughter of Frankie and Thelma Wheeler.
Cheryle was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved listening to music, watching scary movies, gardening, bird watching, and...
Cheryl A. Coterel
Jul 3, 2026
Cheryl A. Coterel, age 70 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 29, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Black; mother, Helen Black; siblings, Johnny "Woody" Black, Ronald Black, Sheila Vagedes, Barbara Grey; and her beloved granddaughter, Brandy Adkins.
Cheryl is survived by her loving...
Kathy L. Ward
Jul 3, 2026
Kathy Lynneil Ward (Davis), passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, with her daughter by her side. Born on March 28, 1952, in Marion, Ohio, Kathy lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and generosity.
Kathy was preceded in death by her father, James Jr., and her mother, Dorothy Davis. Her memory will be dearly cherished by those...
Nicole Marie Sok
Jul 2, 2026
Nicole Marie Sok, age 48, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born in Germany on November 11, 1977, Nicole embraced every moment of life with warmth and a lively sense of humor.
She cherished her time with her dogs, Louie and Lenny, and found joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as spending sunny days...
Helen Ionia Cooper
Jul 2, 2026
Helen Ionia Cooper, born on April 20, 1929, departed this life on July 2, 2026, in Xenia, Ohio, leaving behind a deeply cherished legacy of warmth, humor, and love.
Helen’s life was rooted in family, faith, and community. Her greatest source of pride and joy was always her family, especially her grandchildren, whose lives she enriched with encouragement, wisdom, and unconditional...
Douglas James Ford
Jul 2, 2026
Douglas James Ford, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, in Dayton, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that touched all who knew him. Born on August 8, 1961, in Pittsburgh, PA, Doug brought warmth, compassion, and unwavering devotion to every corner of his life.
Throughout his years, Doug embodied a spirit...
Daryl Eugene Gist
Jul 2, 2026
Daryl Eugene Gist, 74, of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born in Dayton, Ohio, on December 17, 1951, to E.C. Davidson and Juanita Trammell, Daryl embraced life with vigor.
A proud graduate of Dunbar High School, he excelled in baseball and football. He enjoyed gardening and always made sure his yard looked nice. Despite a sometimes gruff exterior,...
Lois Jean Smith
Jul 1, 2026
Lois Jean Smith (née Dickey) was born on May 19, 1925, in Greenville, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. Lois lived her remarkable 101 years with unwavering grace, tremendous faith, and a steadfast devotion to her loved ones.
Those who knew Lois will remember her as an extraordinary wife, mother, and grandmother, whose warmth and...
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