Obituaries
Amy Bush Hale
Aug 18, 2026
Amy Bush Hale, born March 14, 1966, in Dayton, peacefully passed away on August 18, 2026, in Alexandria, Kentucky. Amy’s life was defined by her unwavering love for family, deep faith, and the countless memories she created with those she cherished.
Amy’s greatest joy was her family. She devoted herself to her daughters, Megan Lynne Kingsley and Elizabeth Ann Gilmore, and...
Diana L. DeMoss
Aug 18, 2026
Diana L. DeMoss, age 79, of Dayton, passed away August 18, 2026. She was born December 18, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carl and Margaret Davis. In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson C. DeMoss; sisters: Barbara and Carol; and brother, Jim.
Diana is survived by her children: Nelson DeMoss (Missi) and...
Betty Jo (Clendenen) Long
Aug 18, 2026
With heavy hearts but deep gratitude for a loving life well lived, we share that Betty Jo (Clendenen) Long left this world on August 18, 2026, having graced us for 93 beautiful years since her birth on May 9, 1933.
Betty Jo’s story is one marked by boundless love and open-hearted devotion. To all who knew her, she was the embodiment...
Steven B. Michaels
Aug 17, 2026
Steven B. Michaels, known lovingly as Steve, passed away on August 17, 2026. Born on September 25, 1965, Steve was a devoted family man whose roots were firmly planted in Centerville, Ohio. From the start, he embodied the values of dedication and loyalty that would define his life and legacy.
Steve’s story is one of commitment, both to his family and...
Raymond Thacker Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
Raymond Thacker Jr., age 78 of New Carlisle, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio.
He was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Green Bay Packers fan.
He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Thacker Sr.; mother, Louise Thacker; son, Steven Ray Thacker; two brothers, Donald and David Thacker.
Raymond is survived...
William C. Cokeley Sr.
Aug 17, 2026
William C. Cokeley Sr., born on August 29, 1952, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at the age of 73. William will be remembered as a devoted family man and a beloved figure to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
William’s life was distinguished by his boundless energy and his love for the great outdoors. He found great...
Joshua Shane "Josh" Proffitt
Aug 16, 2026
Joshua Shane “Josh” Proffitt, age 38, passed away on August 16, 2026. Born February 24, 1988, in Bluefield, West Virginia, Josh lived life at full throttle. He was funny, adventurous, competitive, fiercely loyal, and had a gift for turning ordinary moments into unforgettable memories.
Josh worked as a machinist at Norwood Medical, where he took great pride in his work and...
Ada J. Moore
Aug 16, 2026
Ada J. Moore, age 87 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026. She was born on June 1, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama the daughter of Foster and Eva Moore.
She is preceded in death by her father, Foster Moore; mother, Eva Moore; sister, Janie Baker; and grandson, Josiah Harris.
Ada is survived by her daughter, Valenca (Carolyn) Novoa; son, Richard...
Lisa Marie Stewart
Aug 16, 2026
Lisa Marie Stewart, age 59, of Tipp City, passed away August 16, 2026. She was born May 25, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Edward and Loretta Plaspohl. In addition to her parents, Lisa was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Plaspohl.
Lisa is survived by her husband of nearly 26 years, Carl Stewart; brothers and sisters: Ed (Mary...
Jim Oldfield
Aug 16, 2026
Jim Oldfield, beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on October 20, 1960, Jim’s life was marked by his unwavering devotion to his family and his steadfast commitment to his work.
Jim graduated from West Carrollton High School in 1979, a milestone that signaled the beginning of a life defined...
June B. Hoffmaier
Aug 15, 2026
June Barbara Hoffmaier, 85, of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. Born on October 24, 1940, in New York, New York, she was the cherished daughter of the late Paul and Waltraut Teumer.
June's life was a testament to love and devotion. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 64 years, John Hoffmaier. Together, they...
Oliver Edwin "Ed" Werner
Aug 15, 2026
Oliver Edwin “Ed” Werner Jr. passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at UC Medical Center. Born July 23, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ed lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and service to others.
A proud Anderson High School graduate, Ed built a respected career as a millwright constructing conveyor systems. He devoted many years to his...
David Lee Wilson
Aug 15, 2026
David Lee Wilson, known affectionately as Dave, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, in Beavercreek, Ohio, at the age of 64. Born on January 28, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio, Dave was a lifelong resident of the region and leaves behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and deep devotion to his family.
A proud graduate of Fairborn Baker High School's class...
Nathaniel Shea Moore
Aug 15, 2026
Nathaniel Shea Moore, lovingly known to many as Nate, was born on November 22, 1976, in Hamilton, Ohio. He departed this world far too soon on August 15, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy marked by quiet strength, profound wit, and unwavering devotion to those he held dear.
Nate grew up a miracle, a testament to resilience and the...
David L. Ruth Sr.
Aug 15, 2026
David Lee Ruth Sr., born on August 6, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, in his hometown. He was 84 years old.
David's journey began in Dayton, where he was raised by his mother, Frances Ruth and the Hughes Family, all of whom preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his father, Jack Ruth;...
John Michael Spencer
Aug 15, 2026
John Spencer, 75, of Springfield, OH passed away on August 15th. A man known equally for his fierce stubbornness and his profound dedication to his grandchildren, John leaves behind a legacy of “being crazier than a crack house rat”, tons of laughter, spirited debates, and a fiercely patriotic demeanor.
John is proceeded by his sons David and Daniel Isaac. He is...
Mary Jane Ford (Lowe)
Aug 14, 2026
Mary Jane Ford (Lowe), born on November 7, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Kettering, Ohio. Her life, marked by warmth, devotion to family, and a joyful spirit, leaves a cherished legacy among all who knew her.
Mary is fondly remembered as a loving and caring mother who held her family at the center of her...
Lynne D. Melanson
Aug 14, 2026
Lynne D. Melanson, age 82 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 14, 2026. She was born December 1, 1943 in Concord, Massachusetts. The daughter of the late William Downey and Edith (Ed) Carlton (Larsen).
Lynne was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. Lynne's pride and joy was...
Saundra Kay "Sandy" Wilson
Aug 14, 2026
Saundra Kay "Sandy" Wilson, aged 79, of Dayton, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. Born on July 21, 1947, in Ohio, Sandy was a cherished soul.
She was predeceased by her loving parents. Sandy leaves behind her devoted husband of over 50 years, Paul; her sons, Tony Wilson and Thomas Paul Wilson; cousin, Karen Highland...
Eve Katherine Sumner
Aug 14, 2026
Eve Katherine Sumner, born on March 6, 1923, in Canonsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at her home in Beavercreek, Ohio, surrounded by her family, on August 14, 2026. She graced the world with her presence for 103 memorable years.
Eve’s life was marked by devotion—to her family, her work, her faith, and her community. Those who knew her would remember her...
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