Obituaries

Stephen Guy Sprague

Stephen Guy Sprague

May 17, 2021

Steve Sprague, 78, of Tipp City, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 3, 1943, the son of the late Guy Sprague and Ethel (Miller) Osmun. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Sprague.Steve is survived by his children, Steve (Kate) Sprague, John (Lisa) Marshall, and...

Vickie Lynn Griffith

Vickie Lynn Griffith

May 17, 2021

Vickie Lynn Griffith, age 73 of Riverside, Ohio passed away on May 17, 2021. She was born November 21, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Wayne and Theda Burchett.Vickie was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Vickie loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is going to be greatly missed by all who...

Donna Jean Salley

Donna Jean Salley

May 17, 2021

Salley, Donna J (Shoemaker) age 98 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully May 17, 2021. She was born on January 5, 1923 in Ross County, Ohio to the late Harvey and Katie (Goodin) Shoemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William S. Salley, of 65 years, her infant daughter, Sherri Lynn, her son Phillip Salley, daughter-in-law, Karen Salley,...

Janice Marie Arndts

Janice Marie Arndts

May 17, 2021

Janice Marie Arndts, age 70, of Dayton, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 22, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Glen and Betty Baber.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Glenda Emberling; brother-in-law, Albert Arndts, Jr. and sister-in-law, Debbie Harmon.Janice is survived by her...

Su Ru Hulbert

Su Ru Hulbert

May 17, 2021

Su Ru Hulbert, age 82 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on October 2, 1938 in Taegu, South Korea. Su Ru is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, David D. Hulbert; children, James M. (Anita) Hulbert, Laura A. (Jason) Parker, John...

Carl L. Marshall, Jr.

Carl L. Marshall, Jr.

May 16, 2021

Carl L. Marshall Jr. "Butch", age 59, of Harrison Twp. passed away May 16, 2021. He was born April 14, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carl L. Marshall Sr. and Frances M. (Smith) Marshall. He was born, raised and spent his life in Dayton, Ohio nurturing relationships with family, friends and neighbors alike. Carl enjoyed the simple things...

Mary Elizabeth Ocampo

Mary Elizabeth Ocampo

May 16, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Ocampo, age 64 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Heartland of Kettering. She was born November 15, 1956 in Somerset, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Troy and Dorothy Wright.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Raymond Ocampo; granddaughter, Gabrielle "Gabby" Osborne; brother, Paul Wright.Mary is survived by her children,...

Mary Lou Guthrie

Mary Lou Guthrie

May 16, 2021

Mary Lou Guthrie, age 76 of Beavercreek, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 6, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Dorothy (Vitkovitz) Babinchak. Mary Lou married William Guthrie in October 3, 1992 in Middleburg Heights, OH. Mary Lou was a Contract Specialist at NASA Glenn...

John E. Piatt

John E. Piatt

May 16, 2021

John E. Piatt, age 77, of Centerville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 16, 2021. John was born in West Liberty, Ohio on December 8, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jane (Piatt) Freese and Jim Freese. John is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Marty Piatt; children, Dave (Karen) Piatt,...

Joan Elaine Cooke

Joan Elaine Cooke

May 16, 2021

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joan's memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.Please feel free to leave a special message for Joan's family by clicking on, "share memories".

James Michael Hart

James Michael Hart

May 15, 2021

James Michael "Jim" Hart, age 75, of Huber Heights, passed away May 15, 2021. He was born December 11, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert and Mary Hart. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Hart; and sister, Christine Snyder.Jim is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Doris Hart;...

Donna Esta Upchurch

Donna Esta Upchurch

May 15, 2021

"The long and winding roadThat leads to your doorWill never disappearI've seen that road beforeIt always leads me hereLead me to your door"Life is full of stories. We all have them, but once in a blue moon you meet one of those people who everything they touch is made beautiful. That was beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Donna Upchurch. Like...

David Audy Jones

David Audy Jones

May 15, 2021

David Audy Jones, age 68 of Clayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Englewood Health & Rehab. He was born August 30, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to the late David and Jean Jones.In addition to his parents, Audy was preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Christopher Jones.Audy is survived by his daughter, Wendy Middleton; one granddaughter; two...

Mary Leslie Denlinger

Mary Leslie Denlinger

May 15, 2021

Mary Leslie Denlinger, age 75 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was born April 2, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Lesley and Vella Galloway.Mary will be remembered for her giving. She had wonderful baking abilities that she enjoyed sharing with everyone. Besides being a good mother, she was the best mamaw and great mamaw not...

Robert Bucher

Robert Bucher

May 15, 2021

Robert Brian Bucher, age 67 of Kettering, OH, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at his home in Kettering. He was born August 26, 1953 in Dayton, OH to the late Louis and Margaret (Walsh) Bucher.Left to cherish Brian's memory are his wife of 29 years, Deborah "Dee" Bucher; son, Travis Pack; step-son, Les Swallows; daughters: Tabitha and Kristen Bucher;...

John R. Osborne

John R. Osborne

May 15, 2021

John R. Osborne, age 81 of Beavercreek, OH passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 20, 1940 in Xenia, Ohio to Paul and Louise (Ault) Osborne. He married Patricia Pennington on March 19, 1966 in Xenia, OH. John was an avid bowler, loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. John is survived by...

Vivian W. Thomas

Vivian W. Thomas

May 14, 2021

Vivian W. Thomas, age 75, of Dayton, passed away May 14, 2021. Vivian was born in Thomasville, Georgia on July 4, 1945 to the late William and Lulu Ewing. Vivian will be remembered by her loving husband of 50 years, James Thomas, her daughter Tammy (Joe) Ashcraft, grandson Gabrial Ashcraft; siblings James Ewing and Brenda Acres; and many other loving...

Jerry W. Shoemaker

Jerry W. Shoemaker

May 14, 2021

Jerry W. Shoemaker, age 76 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home. He was born June 6, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late William and Ruby Shoemaker. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his twin brother, Larry Shoemaker; and older brother Kenneth Shoemaker.Jerry is survived by his...

Michael S. Chesnut

Michael S. Chesnut

May 14, 2021

Michael S. Chesnut, "Mike", age 48, of Dayton, passed away May 14, 2021. He was born December 3, 1972 in Oakland, CA. Mike attended Wayne High School and Montgomery Co. Joint Vocational School. He worked at Alexander's Concrete for many years.He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Book, his grandparents, Harry and Della Chesnut, Golden Marie and Vern...

Margaret Ann Swan

Margaret Ann Swan

May 14, 2021

Margaret Ann Swan, age 79, was ushered into the presence of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ unexpectedly at home the morning of May 14th, 2021. She was born September 4th, 1941 in Wisconsin to the late Delos and Edith Smith. She married the love of her life, James Swan, on June 22nd, 1963 who preceded her in death in...

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