Obituaries
Timothy Whitt
Mar 3, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Whitt, a beloved member of his family and community, passed away on March 3, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 16, 1956, in Salyersville, Kentucky, Tim was a quiet and very private person whose life revolved around cherished moments with family and a few select interests.
Tim graduated from West Carrollton High...
James V. Gay
Mar 3, 2025
James Vernon Gay, age 85 of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born March 19, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Frank Gay and Ruby Jackson. He served his country in the United States Air Force. James worked as a Fire Fighter for Miami Township and as a Shop Foreman for several car dealerships....
Courtney I. Brown
Mar 2, 2025
Courtney Isabella Brown of Bellbrook, Ohio passed away Sunday March 2nd, 2025 at 28 years old. She was born September 1st, 1996 in Dayton, Ohio to her mother Barbara Brown and her father Dwayne Brown. Courtney loved all things spooky and dark, and thrived during the Halloween season. On a stormy, gloomy day you could find her snuggled up with...
Janice Ann Spicer
Mar 2, 2025
Janice Ann (Merkert) Spicer, 87 of Bellbrook, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Emanuel Merkert and Evelyn (Lahrman) Merkert. Janice graduated from Patterson Cooperative High School and married Eugene D. Spicer in August 1957.
She was a familiar and friendly face in her community, attending countless sporting events...
Robin A. Banks
Mar 2, 2025
Robin A. Banks, left this world unexpectedly on March 2, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on February 9, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio, she was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister whose life resonated with warmth and kindness.
Robin's legacy is sustained by her deep love for her family. She is survived by her devoted parents, Margie and Bob...
Charles Bashar
Mar 2, 2025
Charles (Chuck), 73 of Huber Heights, passed away on 3/2/2025 at Dayspring Skilled Nursing Facility in Fairborn, Ohio. He was born on June 6th,1951 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to Michael Bashar Jr. and Margaret Bashar (Takoch).
He is preceded in death by His parents Michael Bashar Jr. and Margaret Bashar.
Charles leaves behind his beloved partner Sue Leach of many years, with whom...
Diane Crisp
Mar 2, 2025
Diane Crisp, age 65 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born September 1, 1959 in Germany, the daughter of Kendall and Billie Crisp.
Diane loved her dogs and furbabies, Patsy and Waylon. She also dearly loved her family. She will be remembered for her admiration of Elvis Presley and her devotion to her...
Nikki Sue Taylor
Mar 2, 2025
Nikki Sue Taylor, age 77 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Kettering Health Dayton. She was born July 23, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Harlan and Bernadine Taylor.
Nikki absolutely loved the ocean and enjoyed her time living there. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered for her sense of...
Daryl A. Moore
Mar 2, 2025
Daryl A. Moore, age 78 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born January 5, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Lorrain Moore.
Daryl proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 25th Infantry Division in the Vietnam War. He earned two Army Commendation Medals, the Army National Defense Medal,...
Michael J. Battaglia Sr.
Mar 2, 2025
Michael J. Battaglia Sr., age 96 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 27, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late John and Consetta Battaglia.
Michael is survived by his children, Michael J. (Leslie) Battaglia Jr., Andrew Battaglia, Consetta (Michael) Ruffin, Adele Miesmer, Lesa (Gabriel) Millett, Rosemarie (Bruce) Rinderle, and...
Shirley R. Walton
Mar 2, 2025
Shirley R. Walton, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on February 26, 1941, Shirley was a kind and thoughtful individual whose generosity knew no bounds. She devoted many years of her life to a rewarding career in customer service, where her warm demeanor and commitment to...
Boyd F. Swangim
Mar 2, 2025
Boyd Franklin Swangim, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on March 2, 2025, at The Trinity Community at Fairborn. He was 93 years old.
Boyd was born to John and Hattie Swangim on August 7, 1931, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Boyd had two brothers and three sisters:
Lavena Swangim (deceased) Arvil Swangim (deceased), Earl Swangim (Betty, deceased), Lila Fidler (John, deceased), and Brenda Lamb...
Rex Kenneth McCord
Mar 2, 2025
Rex K. McCord of Miamisburg passed away unexpectedly on March 2nd, 2025. He was born in Amherst, Ohio on November 14, 1974. He is survived by his son Tommy Rex McCord and step-daughter, Shae D’Lynn Bradley. He will be dearly missed by his sister Lisa McCord and many nephews, nieces, family and close friends to his heart.
He is preceded in...
Keith Donald Sperry
Mar 2, 2025
Keith Donald Sperry, 73, of Fairborn, Ohio, originally of Treynor, lowa, was born in San Bernadino, CA and entered his heavenly home peacefully on March 2, 2025, with his loving husband of 23 years by his side.
Keith retired from the United States Air Force, WPAFB, with an Honorable Discharge, as an Air Traffic Controller, E6, Technical Sargent, having served 20...
Esthere Nyirabigarama
Mar 2, 2025
Esthere Nyirabigarama, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 84, passed away peacefully on the second of March, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Musoni, and leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion.
She is survived by her five children: Antoinette, Charlotte, Kayenge, Sandra and Jeannot, as well as 19 adoring grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren,...
Richetta F. Reed
Mar 2, 2025
Richetta F. Reed, fondly known as Richie, left this world on March 2, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 15, 1938, she was a beacon of love and kindness, touching the lives of all who had the privilege to know her.
Richie dedicated 28 years to General Motors, followed by a fulfilling career at Navistar. Her work was...
Robert "Bob" A. Wagner
Mar 1, 2025
Robert "Bob" Wagner, age 67 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 1, 2025. Bob was preceeded in death by his parents, Donald and Phyllis, his older brother, Don Jr., and nephews, Matt and Sean.
He leaves to carry on, the love of his life, his wife of nearly 30 years, Sandy; sisters, Debbie and Cathy, brother and best friend,...
Kirsten Battle
Mar 1, 2025
Kirsten Renee Battle, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2025. Kirsten was a high school graduate and participated in the basketball program. She was an active member in youth and young adult activities at Mt Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Dayton. Kirsten was extremely easy to love, and she deeply loved her family and friends. She was always...
Patricia Louise Tripp
Mar 1, 2025
Patricia Louise Tripp, a devoted Registered Nurse and cherished member of her community, gracefully departed this world on March 1, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio, at the age of 92. Born on December 30, 1932, in Sidney, Ohio, Pat's life was marked by a deep commitment to both her profession and her family, leaving an indelible mark on those who had...
David Williams Sr.
Mar 1, 2025
David "Budman" J. Williams Sr., age 72, passed away on March 1, 2025. Dave was a loving husband, survived by his wife, Barbara J. Williams; father of 2, Amy J. Williams and David "Bear" J. Williams Jr.; and step-father to 3, Jeremy Reames, Joshua Reames and Jacey Strayer. He had 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
He worked at Heidelberg Distributing for...
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