Obituaries

Thurman "T.H." Hall

Thurman "T.H." Hall

Oct 18, 2026

Thurman Agard Hall, age 85 of Xenia, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Overbrook Landing. He was born November 18, 1940 Thurman “T.H.” Hall passed away on October 18, 2026, in Xenia, one month shy of his 86th birthday. He was born on November 18, 1940, in Price, Kentucky, to Omery and Helen Hall.

T.H. graduated from McDowell High School...

Stephen M. Short

Stephen M. Short

Oct 2026

In Loving Memory of Stephen M. Short

Stephen M. Short, age 69, passed away October 17, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him dearly and will miss him more than words can express.

Steve shared 45 years of life with his beloved wife, Becky. A proud father to his son, Sheldon, and daughter-in-law, Amy. He was also a loving grandfather to...

Steven Joseph "Steve" Heill

Steven Joseph "Steve" Heill

Oct 17, 2026

Steven Joseph "Steve" Heill, age 65, of Dayton, passed away on October 17, 2026.

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Visitation will be held from 1:00pm-3:00pm, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, where a Celebration of Steve's Life will begin at 3:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Deborah F. Gillaugh

Deborah F. Gillaugh

Oct 17, 2026

Deborah F. Gillaugh, born January 25, 1966, passed away on October 17, 2026.

Deborah will be remembered as a warm, outgoing woman who never knew a stranger. She brought people together with ease and made others feel welcome wherever she was. Her home was often a gathering place, as she loved to host parties and invite everyone over, not only for...

James "Jim" F. Davis

James "Jim" F. Davis

Oct 16, 2026

James F. Davis born in Huntington, WV on 20 Aug 1932, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on 16 Oct 2026, he was 94 years old. Graduated from Barboursville High School in 1951. Joined the Air Force for 28 years. In his duties in the Air Force traveling around the world doing Photo Mapping, Aerial Electronic...

Seth A. Miller

Seth A. Miller

Oct 16, 2026

Seth Allen Miller, age 25, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on October 16, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Born on June 20, 2001 in Kettering, Ohio, Seth brought a bright and unmistakable spirit to the lives of those who knew him.

Seth graduated from Wayne High School in Huber Heights with the Class of 2020...

Linda Susanne Thornburg

Linda Susanne Thornburg

Oct 16, 2026

Linda Susanne Thornburg (neé Orrill), age 82 of Dayton, Ohio and a long-time resident of Florida, passed peacefully into the presence of her savior Jesus Christ on October 16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Linda, known by her beloved niece and nephew as Aunt Ninny, was born on August 14, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio to Anna and Robert Orrill Jr.

A graduate...

Emma Kay Patterson

Emma Kay Patterson

Oct 16, 2026

Emma Kay Patterson, age 73, of Miamisburg, passed away October 16, 2026. Emma Kay was born in West Liberty, Kentucky on April 11, 1953 to the late Homer and Lola Patrick.

Emma Kay was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 39 years, Jerry Patterson; sister, Shirley Tootle; as well as her brother, Darryl Patrick.

She is survived by brothers, Donnie...

Graydon Archer

Graydon Archer

Oct 15, 2026

Graydon Archer, 72, passed away on October 15, 2026. Born on Christmas Eve in 1953 to Clarence and Amber Archer, Graydon grew up in Mapleton, Maine. In 1977, he married Mary (Spitzer) Archer, and they raised three children together.

Graydon was a hardworking man who retired from Xenia Foundry after 23 years. But more than anything, he was a storyteller. He...

Edith C. Phillips

Edith C. Phillips

Oct 15, 2026

Edith C. Phillips, age 97, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away October 15, 2026.  She is survived by several loving family members.  At her request, there will be no services.  Arrangements entrusted to the care of Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio.  

To share a memory of Edith or to leave her family a special message, please...

Arthur C. O'Neil

Arthur C. O'Neil

Oct 15, 2026

Arthur C. O'Neil passed away on October 15, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on January 17, 1934, Arthur lived a long and full life marked by devotion to his family, dedication to his work, and a strong independent spirit.

Arthur graduated from the University of Mount Union, a connection that remained meaningful to him throughout his life. He went...

Mary Lou Frick

Mary Lou Frick

Oct 14, 2026

Mary Lou Frick, born November 21, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on October 14, 2026.

The youngest of seven children, Mary Lou lived a long life shaped by family, faith, and the simple pleasures she cherished most. She was a very simplistic person, and those who knew her will remember her great sense of humor and the warmth she brought...

Patricia C. Scott

Patricia C. Scott

Oct 14, 2026

Patricia Catherine Scott, 85, of Dayton, passed away October 14, 2026 with family by her side and with the exceptional support of Sincere Hospice Care. She was born January 11, 1941 in Leipsic, Ohio.

Pat was a graduate of Leipsic High School and received her nursing degrees from St. Elizabeth Medical Center (RN) and Wright State University (BSN). For over six...

Emma L. Walsh

Emma L. Walsh

Oct 14, 2026

Emma L. Walsh, born on September 30, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio passed away on October 14, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. 

Emma devoted more than 20 years of service to the City of Dayton before her retirement. She was known for the pride she took in her home, keeping everything tidy and organized, and she also enjoyed shopping and listening...

Jasper Lawson

Jasper Lawson

Oct 14, 2026

Jasper Lawson, age 85, of Beavercreek, passed away October 14, 2026. Jasper was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on November 17, 1940 to the late James and Lucinda Lawson.

Jasper was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Fern Lawson, whom he married on July 23, 1968; as well as his siblings, Willard, Delpha, Mary, Lana, Ernie, Ruford, Ethel, Lilly, Okey and...

John William Carson, Jr.

John William Carson, Jr.

Oct 14, 2026

John William Carson, Jr., age 74, of Dayton, passed away on October 14, 2026. Born on March 16, 1952, in Mariemont, Ohio, to John and Nancy Carson, John grew up with strong family values that remained with him throughout his life.

He was a graduate of Little Miami High School, Class of 1970, and dedicated over 30 years of service to...

Pat Sebastian

Pat Sebastian

Oct 14, 2026

Pat Sebastian passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the age of 88.

Pat lived a life marked by perseverance, faith, and a deep enjoyment of the blessings around him. In childhood, he was involved in an accident that damaged his vision, yet he still did well in school. That determination remained with him throughout his life and shaped the...

James "Jim" A. Hall

James "Jim" A. Hall

Oct 13, 2026

James Arthur Hall, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the Dayton VA Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born on March 17, 1945 in Hall, Kentucky to Arthur and Zella (Franklin) Hall.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Janice Megill, and his brother, Bobby W. Hall. He is survived by...

Judith Gayle "Judy" Newman

Judith Gayle "Judy" Newman

Oct 13, 2026

Judith Gayle "Judy" Newman, age 88, of Fairborn, passed away October 13, 2026. Judith was born in Sturgis, Michigan on August 22, 1938 to the late Forest and Betty Jackson.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Frederick Newman; brothers, Michael Jackson and Terry Jackson; as well as her sister, Sherryl Ash.

She is survived by sons, Scott (Jennifer)...

Thomas E. Kettlehake, Jr.

Thomas E. Kettlehake, Jr.

Oct 13, 2026

Thomas E. Kettlehake, Jr., affectionately known as Tommy, passed away on October 13, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on January 20, 1962, in Dayton, and throughout his life, he carried himself with a passion for the people and pursuits he loved most. 

Tommy was kind, loving, and a devoted family man who took...

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