Obituaries
Lance Yount
Nov 6, 2025
Lance C. Yount, age 62, of Centerville, Ohio passed away in his home on November 6th 2025, surrounded by his wife and children. Lance was born on July 25th 1963 in Dayton, Ohio to Russell and Virginia Yount.
He is preceded in death by his father, Russell.
Lance is survived by his loving wife, Debbie (of 31 years), four children, Shani (Brian)...
Loretta Marcella Betts
Nov 5, 2025
Loretta Marcella Betts, age 89, passed away peacefully November 5, 2025. Loretta was born in Wellston, Ohio on February 10, 1936 to the late Luther and Margaret Hartley.
Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; brothers, Thomas (Junior), James, Don and Robert Hartley; and sisters, Annabelle Linton and Martha Gilliland.
She is survived her son, John (Pam); daughter, Cheri;...
Freda R. West
Nov 5, 2025
Freda Ruth West, age 104, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. Born on October 16, 1921, in Dayton, Ohio, Freda's early life was marked by a commitment to education and community service that would define her legacy.
Freda graduated from Jefferson High School before pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Manchester College. Over the span of her 30-year career,...
Benjamin John Stearns
Nov 5, 2025
Benjamin John Stearns, 22, of Centerville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2025.
Ben was born on August 28, 2003 and is survived by his loving parents, Steve and Kirsten, his older brother, Zach, three younger sisters, Elizabeth, Maddie, and Izzy, and his maternal grandmother, Kathleen Snider. He also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded...
Jerry W. Ark
Nov 5, 2025
Jerry W. Ark, age 83, of Enon, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. He was born on January 17, 1942, in Springfield, Ohio. Jerry lived a life marked by calmness and a deep affection for his family and community.
Jerry grew up in a farming environment, where he learned the values of hard work and dedication. Later in life, Jerry...
Ralph G. Smith
Nov 4, 2025
Ralph G. Smith, age 84 of Seaman, Ohio formerly of Brookville, Ohio passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 4, 2025. He was born July 28, 1941 in Elgin, Tennessee son of the late Bud and Martha "Lena" Newport.
Ralph was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a...
Janet L. (Clay) Stephens
Nov 4, 2025
Janet L. (Clay) Stephens 78 of Miamisburg, Ohio passed November 4, 2025
Janet was born September 7, 1947 in David, Kentucky to Roxie and Harry Clay. She graduated from Prestonsburg High School in 1965. She attended Carousel Beauty College where she met her best friend Deborah Kenyon “DJ” and graduated in 1982. After graduating beauty college, Janet worked at JCPenney's for...
Barbara Hapner
Nov 4, 2025
Barbara A. Hapner, affectionately known as "Gma," was born on February 23, 1940, in Quicksand, Kentucky and spent her life in Medway, OH raising her family. She departed this world on November 4, 2025, in Springboro, Ohio, leaving behind a trove of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Barbara was a woman of compassion, who never met a stranger. Her home was...
Nathan Christian Popella
Nov 4, 2025
Nathan Christian Popella, age 24 of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born October 31, 2001 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Jeff and Lora Popella.
Nate attended Stebbins High School where he was a member of the Junior ROTC program and worked as a Lifeguard for Eastview Pool. Nate was an explorer who loved to go camping...
Lucille Rankin
Nov 4, 2025
Mabel L. (Lucille) Rankin
Mabel Lucille Rankin, nee Oldfield, of Miami Township, OH passed away November 4, 2025. Born December 14, 1934 in Mount Sterling, KY to the late Charles E. Oldfield and Floity M. Oldfield. In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Sarah Wren.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, Bob...
James Bentley Maddox Jr.
Nov 4, 2025
James Bentley Maddox, age 62, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 3:03 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital.
Born on February 5, 1963, James was the beloved son of the late James and Emma (Ruppe) Maddox and the brother of the late Andrew Maddox. He grew up in Englewood and spent much of his life in the...
Janet Lorraine Dovayak
Nov 4, 2025
Janet Lorraine Dovayak, age 91, of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, in Ohio. Born on February 16, 1934, in Colorado, Janet radiated warmth and affection throughout her life. She was loving and caring to all who knew her. Janet was deeply devoted to her family, cherishing the moments spent with them.
Janet is survived by her two...
Deborah L. Walters
Nov 4, 2025
Deborah Lynn Walters, fondly known as Debby, was born on September 9, 1949, in Kettering, Ohio. She passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A graduate of Kettering Fairmont High School, Class of 1967, Debby embarked on a fulfilling career, retiring from State Farm Insurance in 2008 after many years of dedicated service. She also...
Stella Ann Mayton
Nov 4, 2025
Stella Ann Mayton, born on February 4, 1947, in Combs, Kentucky, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Beavercreek, Ohio. She was a proud graduate of Stebbins High School and began her career as a Jeweler with Abell's Jewelry in Dayton. Her hard work and dedication eventually led her to become the owner of the business, where she touched the...
Tiyana Thornton
Nov 3, 2025
In loving memory of Tiyana Marie Lashee Thornton — a beloved mother, daughter, and sister whose radiant light and boundless spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Though her time with us was far too brief, her legacy of love and joy will forever remain. Tiyana was born April 3, 2003 to Lawana Gray and Demetrius Thornton in the...
James "Jimmy Bones" Leis
Nov 3, 2025
James Leis, a beloved husband, father, brother and friend, was called home to the Lord, November 3, 2025, in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Born on October 12, 1985, James lived a life marked by hard work and dedication of his work company Tech Metals Inc., where he be became not only an employee, but a part of their family,...
Albert D. Jackson, Jr.
Nov 3, 2025
Albert D. Jackson Jr. was born in Twentynine Palms, California, on June 27, 1958, to the late Albert Sr. and Frances (Kanak) Jackson. Al spent his entire life in Dayton, OH, including graduating from Northridge High School in 1976. He was happiest spending time with his children, grandchildren, and all the people he loved. He had a passion for the...
Richard A. Nelson
Nov 2, 2025
Richard Allen Nelson, a cherished member of the Dayton community, was born on January 30, 1944, and passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Throughout his life, Richard exemplified kindness, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting those around him.
A proud graduate of the University of Dayton, Richard earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in...
James Lawrence Meyers Sr.
Nov 2, 2025
James "Jim" Lawrence Meyers Sr., age 81 of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away November 2, 2025 He was born March 12, 1944 in Lonaconing, Maryland, the son of the late John Frederick and Mary Josephine (McGann) Meyers. Jim grew up and raised his children in Midland, Maryland.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Jean "Jeanie"...
James Ezra "Jim" Salyers
Nov 2, 2025
James Ezra “Jim” Salyers, age 93, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family’s love.
Born in Kentucky, Jim later moved to Portsmouth and then Dayton, where he built a life rooted in hard work, love and devotion to family.
After the passing of his first wife, Bobbie Ann (Burchett), he married Dorothy Loretta (Brown) in 1965 and together they...
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