Obituaries
Betty J. Couch
Jul 13, 2026
Betty J. Couch was born on April 6, 1947, and passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026. Betty’s journey through life was marked by love, devotion, and the enduring strength she showed everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Throughout her seventy-nine years, Betty was a source of strength and kindness for her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by...
Beverly Jo Dechape
Jul 12, 2026
Beverly Jo Dechape (nee Beyer) of Dayton, OH,, age 67, passed away on July 12, 2026 in Dayton, OH, surrounded by her daughters.
Beverly was born on June 19, 1959, in Sharonville, Ohio, to the late Edward and Valerie Beyer. In 1967, her family relocated to Michigan for her father’s career, where Beverly grew up and established herself. She was a...
Gary E. Stanley
Jul 12, 2026
Gary E. Stanley, born October 19, 1947, in Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 12, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio.
Born in Tennessee, he moved to Waynesville, Ohio with his parents and attended Waynesville High School, where he was among the school's very first Varsity Football Team. After graduating, he attended The Ohio State University, also...
Ronald Stidham
Jul 12, 2026
Ronald Stidham, born on February 26, 1952, in Hyden, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, in Centerville, Ohio. Ronald's life was one marked by hard work, deep devotion to family, and an infectious joy that touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Ronald was a proud graduate of West Carrolton High School, Class of 1970. His strong...
Michael Alan Jones
Jul 12, 2026
Age 62, of Camden, OH, passed away July 12, 2026. No services are being held at this time. Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering, OH.
Leonard Kern Cate
Jul 12, 2026
Leonard Kern Cate, 75, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Atrium Medical Center. Born on November 16, 1950, in Knoxville, Tennessee, he was the beloved son of the late Eniard and Carolyn Cate.
He is survived by his son, Neil, and his wife Kristen; cherished grandchildren, Neila, Ella, and Lennon; and a great-granddaughter on the way. He...
Doris Anna O'Byrne
Jul 12, 2026
Doris Anna O'Byrne, age 88 of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at home. She was born January 17, 1938 in Nevisdale, Kentucky the daughter of Charlie and Jessie Rose.
She is preceded in death by her father, Charlie Rose; mother, Jessie Rose; four brothers, Roy, Jimmie, Junior, and Snooks; two sisters, Joetta and Phyllis.
Doris is survived by her...
Linda Sue Murphy
Jul 11, 2026
Linda Sue Murphy, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on April 13, 1948, in Dayton, Linda’s life was marked by her kindness, talent, and the love she bestowed upon those around her.
Linda was cherished by her family, whom she considered her proudest accomplishment and she so devotedly nurtured....
Gary Lee Hoeg
Jul 11, 2026
Gary Lee Hoeg, age 94, of Beavercreek, passed away July 11, 2026.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of his family.
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Scott Allyn Vincent
Jul 10, 2026
Scott Allyn Vincent
He finally reached a higher plane. Scott Allyn Vincent passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on April 7th, 1955 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Scott was grumpy, sarcastic, and always ready to give the people he loved a hard time. If he picked on you, you knew you were one of...
Ellen Verene "Ellie K" Kitchens
Jul 10, 2026
Ellen Verene "Ellie K" Kitchens, age 80, of Kettering, passed away July 10, 2026. She was born July 26, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio to the late William and Eleanor Draper. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her siblings: Fanny, Violet, Art, Willie and Billy; and lifetime partner, John G. Hayes, Sr.
Ellen is survived by her...
Vivian Crooks
Jul 10, 2026
Vivian M. Crooks, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at the age of 92. Cherished mother to Robert Crooks and Diane Brown, and loving grandmother to Alexa (Ryan) Deel , she leaves behind three precious great-granddaughters: Jocelynn, Everlee, and Stella. Vivian was also dearly loved by her nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death...
Kathryn Marie Rehmert
Jul 10, 2026
Kathryn Marie Rehmert, lovingly known to so many as Kathy, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, in Beavercreek, Ohio, at the age of 77. Born on May 19, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, Kathy grew up surrounded by family, laughter, and the kind of love she spent her life nurturing in others.
Kathy was a 1967 graduate of Wilbur Wright High...
Rose Ann Wendel
Jul 10, 2026
Rose Ann Wendel
Rose Ann Wendel, 77, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Kettering, Ohio, on July 10, 2026, after a courageous journey with cancer. She was born on November 12, 1948, to Mary Ann Wendel.
Rose was known for her generous heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering commitment to serving others. A devoted member of the Bahá’í Faith, she found joy...
Donna Lou Walters
Jul 9, 2026
Donna Lou Walters, 92, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. Loving wife of the late Ronald Walters for 69 years, cherished mother of Greg (Brenda) Walters, Amy Walters, Bob (Marla) Walters and Lori Wood, adored grandmother of Jenny (Chad) Mosely, Matthew (Emilia) Walters, Teresa (Joe) Williams, Breton (Shelby) Walters, Josh (Kayleigh) Walters, Jake Walters, Kyle Walters, Tori Walters, Tracy...
Charleen Marie Glasser
Jul 9, 2026
Charleen Marie (Johnson) Glasser passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, with her sweetheart by her side. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Robert I. Glasser.
Charleen was born on February 21, 1950, in Hartford, CT, to Carl R. and Catherine R. (Stanish) Johnson.
Charleen graduated from East Hartford High School in 1968. She worked as a file cleric for...
Linda Fay Bolen
Jul 9, 2026
Linda Fay Bolen, born on February 11, 1949, passed away on July 9, 2026, leaving an enduring legacy of love, kindness, and generosity. Linda was the youngest of fourteen children, and from an early age, she embodied patience and selflessness, traits that those close to her describe as nothing short of angelic. She had a deep faith and love for...
Patricia "Patty" L. Tateman
Jul 9, 2026
Patricia Louise “Patty” (Kuntz) Tateman, a lifelong resident of Dayton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 9, 2026 in Troy, Ohio. She was 87 years old.
Born and raised in Dayton, she was the daughter of the late Henry Nicholas and Mary Gordon (Everett) Kuntz. Patty attended local grade schools and graduated from Julienne High School, Class...
James Raymond "Jim" Poling
Jul 8, 2026
James “Jim” Poling, age 62, of Fairborn, OH, passed away on July 8, 2026. He was born on June 14, 1964, in Dayton, OH, the son of Bruce and Trudy (Wagner) Poling. He remained in Dayton until 2025 when he relocated to Fairborn.
He was preceded in death by both parents; his wife, Sara (Grove) Poling; and sister, Theresa Hafle.
Those left...
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,...
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