Obituaries
Phyllis Watkins Creech
Feb 25, 2026
Phyllis Watkins Creech, a beloved matriarch and faithful servant of the Lord, went to be with Jesus on February 25, 2026, at the age of 92, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on April 6, 1933, in Bath County, Kentucky, Phyllis lived a life marked by unwavering devotion to her family and an enduring commitment to her faith.
For 24 years, Phyllis dedicated...
Carma E. Barker
Feb 24, 2026
Carma E. Barker, born on January 28, 1963, Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on February 24, 2026. Carma was a vibrant and loving presence in the lives of all who knew her, well-regarded for her fun-loving spirit and great sense of humor. A nurturing mother, she balanced an exceptional ability to be both loving and stern when necessary, showcasing a feisty...
Ethel Fleming
Feb 24, 2026
Ethel Fleming, age 87, of Dayton, passed away February 24, 2026. She was born November 15, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Clifton and Bertha Barnett. In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death by her husbands: Henry Gilbert Ray, Sr., Linville Jenkins and David Fleming; children: Linda Sue Ray Murdock, Brenda Jenkins, Henry Gilbert Ray Jr...
Rochelle B. Ellis
Feb 23, 2026
Rochelle B. Ellis, a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend, a vibrant spirit who brought joy to everyone around her, was born on May 22, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio. She passed away on February 23, 2026, in Englewood, Ohio. Her life, filled with love, laughter, and a remarkable zest for life, will be cherished in the hearts of all who...
Hazel V. Kessler (Sowards)
Feb 23, 2026
Hazel Viola Kessler passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on November 13, 1936, in Dayton, Ohio, she remained a lifelong resident of the city she proudly called home.
Hazel was an intelligent and spirited woman who loved anything that kept her mind sharp. Crossword puzzles and word hunts were among her favorite pastimes, and she...
Charles A. Riedinger
Feb 23, 2026
Charles A. Riedinger, "Charlie," a beloved member of the community and dedicated family man, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, in Miami Township, Ohio, at the age of 87. Born on March 26, 1938, Charles lived a life marked by kindness, talent, and a deep commitment to service.
A proud graduate of the University of Dayton, where he earned a...
William M. "Bill" Alexander
Feb 23, 2026
William M. "Bill" Alexander, age 74, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away February 23, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1530 North James H. McGee Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio. A memorial service will begin at 1:00 pm.
A full obituary is being prepared and will be...
Della May Wright
Feb 23, 2026
Della "Nani" May Wright, age 91 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026. She was born February 1, 1935 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio. Daughter of the late Bill and Edna Forsha.
Della was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had a passion for playing Bingo, going to the...
William Herman Northern
Feb 23, 2026
William Herman Northern, born on November 6, 1937, in Threelinks, Kentucky, was a gentle soul who departed this life peacefully surrounded by family on February 23, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. He lived a full and remarkably varied life, a testament to his caring and generous nature.
From the very beginning, William demonstrated a remarkable work ethic. His career spanned several endeavors,...
Edith Lockhart
Feb 23, 2026
Edith Lockhart, born on March 29, 1940, passed away on February 23, 2026.
Edith is survived by her children, Sherry (Tim) Philbeck, Albert Lockhart, and Thomas Lockhart. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Robert (Amy) Philbeck, Brad Philbeck, Nicholas (Jessica) Philbeck, Thomas (Amber) Philbeck, Edith Philbeck, Timothy (Jennifer) Philbeck, April (Derrell) Henderson, Albert Lockhart III, Aaron Lockhart, Chad Lockhart,...
Dora E. Jones-Hardrick
Feb 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dora Elizabeth Jones-Hardrick, who left this world peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 29, 1942, in Metter, Georgia, Dora graced the lives of many with her vibrant spirit and warm-hearted personality.
A proud graduate of Roosevelt High School, Dora's thirst for knowledge led...
Catherine C. "Kay" Green (McKibben)
Feb 22, 2026
Catherine C. "Kay" Green (McKibben), age 83, of Waynesville, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2026. She was born January 9, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Orlando, Florida. Kay was preceded in death by her parents: Edward and Elizabeth McKibben; brother, Jim McKibben; and husband, Ted Green.
Kay is survived by her sons: David Panson (Lisa) and...
Jerome E. Seel
Feb 22, 2026
Jerome E. Seel, age 62 of Dayton, Ohio passed away February 22, 2026. He was born March 8, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jerome was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was an avid sports fan always cheering on his Cincinnati Bengal's and Cincinnati Reds. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
Jerome was...
Montez Lamar Harding
Feb 21, 2026
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Visitation will be held from 11:00am-1:00pm on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at First United Christian Church (626 N Columbus St, Xenia), with a Celebration of Life being held at 1:00pm.
Montez will be laid to rest at St. Brigid Cemetery following the service.
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David Samuel Shortt
Feb 21, 2026
David Samuel Shortt of Moraine passed away on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at the age of 64. He joins his father: veteran and preacher, Frank Shortt and mother: Margaret Shortt, sister: Debra Wilson, sister-in-law: Jennifer Shortt, and niece: Tonya Hitte.
David is survived by his three loving children: Stephanie (AJ) Rader, Monica Shortt, and Victoria Shortt; cherished grandchildren: Aidan Wright, Adriana...
Debra Hilgeford
Feb 21, 2026
Debra Lynn Hilgeford, age 69 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born October 7, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha Schmitz.
Debra was a proud graduate of Sinclair's Nursing Program, dedicating her life to caring for others. Her family was the light of her life, and she found immense joy in...
Judith Ann "Judy" Vargecko
Feb 21, 2026
Judith Ann "Judy" Vargecko, age 85, passed away February 21, 2026.
Following with her wishes, there will be no services held.
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Roy T. Dudley
Feb 21, 2026
Roy Thomas Dudley, age 89 and a Korean War Veteran, of New Paris, Ohio, and born on January 18, 1937 to the late Charles W. and Mary C. Dudley, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. Roy is survived by his wife, Mary Dudley; by his children, Richard Dudley (Rhonda), Vern Dudley (Amanda), Tammy Warren (David), and...
William T. Jacobs
Feb 21, 2026
William T. Jacobs (Leach) passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on March 29, 1957, William was a proud member of the Iron Workers Union, Local 290 out of Dayton, Ohio. Recently honored with his 50-year pin, he also contributed to the Evansville Local 103, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to his profession and his craft.
Known...
Josephina Keyzer-Andre
Feb 20, 2026
Josephina “Joey” Keyzer-Andre, a lifelong Montessori devotee and a gentle force of generosity and kindness, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, at the age of 78. Born on May 12, 1947, in Breda, Netherlands, she discovered early in life that nurturing children was not just a passion, but her purpose. She grew into a warm, spirited, and...
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