Obituaries
Karen Wallace
May 15, 2025
Karen Wallace, beloved wife, mother, Nonnie and friend, departed from this world on May 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of peace, love and laughter. Born on August 6, 1947, Karen’s life was a testament to kindness and wisdom, touching everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. As a hairdresser she transformed appearances and gifted her clients with a...
Richard C. Hanson II
May 15, 2025
Richard “Rick” C. Hanson, II, 71, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Richard was born September 13, 1953 in Muncie, IN, the son of the late Richard C. and Fannie M. (Holt) Hanson.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Salvacion “Sahlee” Hanson, who he married in Muncie, IN on May 14, 2011.
Richard enlisted in the United...
Jewell Lyons
May 15, 2025
Jewell Dean Lyons, age 95 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born October 9, 1929 in Irvine, Kentucky the daughter of the late Eli and Zella Worrell. Jewell graduated from Estill County High School. She was a member of Far Hills Baptist Church for many years. She worked for General Motors and, more recently, at Macy's...
Peggy Lou Clark
May 15, 2025
Peggy Lou Clark, age 88 of Dayton, Ohio passed away May 15, 2025. She was born December 8, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late George and Bess Buck.
Peggy was a loving and devoted spouse, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had a passion for cats and was known to her grandchildren as the "grandma with...
Charles Scott Fenstermaker
May 15, 2025
Charles Scott “Chuck” Fenstermaker, 93, of New Carlisle, OH, passed away May 15, 2025, in Tipp City, Ohio.
He was born February 6, 1932, in Warren, OH, the son of the late Harry Clifford Fenstermaker and Eleanor Josephine (Kreitler) Fenstermaker.
Chuck grew up in Lordstown, OH, and graduated from Lordstown High School, Class of 1950. In August, 1954, he graduated from The...
Gregory E. McNair II
May 14, 2025
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”— Revelation 21:4 (KJV)
Gregory Edward McNair II was born on February 4th, 1980 to Gregory and Jackland McNair. From the very beginning, he was a fighter....
Randy Alan Weidle
May 14, 2025
Randy Alan Weidle, age 68 of Bellbrook, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his family. He was born August 2, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Nevin and Lois Weidle.
Randy worked in various positions over the years with Kettering City Schools, Beavercreek City Schools, Serco, and Penske, and most recently, Prolift Industry, where...
Janet K. Stanton
May 14, 2025
Stanton (Hedges), Janet Kay, age 74 of Kettering went home to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her devoted parents, Laurel and Helen Hedges; sisters, Gayle (Bill) Spears, and Mary (Millard) Gibson.
She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Travis) McDaniel; sister, JoAnn (Jim) Cash; brother, Paul (Kitty) Hedges; 7 beautiful grandchildren, T.J....
Stephanie Johnson
May 13, 2025
Stephanie Jean Johnson, age 58 of Bellbrook, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born the daughter of Ronald and Mary Johnson on February 26, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Johnson.
Stephanie is survived by her son, Nicholes William Wade King. She is also survived by numerous family and friends.
Stephanie graduated from...
Timothy David Wells
May 13, 2025
Timothy David "Tim" Wells, age 64, of Englewood, formerly of Dayton, passed away May 13, 2025. He was born January 24, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert and Vivian Wells.
Tim is survived by his son, Austin Wells; brother, Jonathan Wells (MaDonna); sister, Melody Vecchi (Pete); many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Tim loved The Ohio State Buckeyes...
Laura Marie Lemoine
May 13, 2025
Laura Marie Lemoine, age 62 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born August 9, 1962, in Key West, Florida the daughter of Leo and Judith Lemoine. She was a proud grandmother and cherished the time she spent with her 4 grandchildren. Laura will be deeply missed.
Laura was also a true cat person. She loved her 3...
Lisa Gail Stollings
May 13, 2025
Lisa Gail Hall Stollings, 62, of Xenia, passed away May 13, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital South, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side, after a brave battle with Leukemia.
Lisa was born on May 16, 1962, the daughter of Emitt B. Hall and Frances M. (Sargent) Veach.
She is preceded in death by her love Charles “Rich” Evans, maternal grandmother...
Eugene S. Schumpert Jr.
May 13, 2025
Eugene S. Schumpert Jr., affectionately known to many as Gene, Steve or Stee, passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Summerville, SC on December 4, 1935 Eugene was raised Episcopalian and lived a life characterized by dedication, kindness, and a profound passion for his work.
Eugene’s educational journey began as a 1953 graduate of Drayton...
Phill Colwell
May 12, 2025
Phill Colwell, a beloved figure known for his vibrant personality and indelible humor, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. A native of Newfound, Kentucky, Phill was born on May 19, 1947. He dedicated many years of his life to his work at Dayton Press McCalls and Buckeye Boiler, contributing not only to the...
Wilma "Jean" Emmons
May 11, 2025
Wilma "Jean" Emmons passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; her parents, Archie and Elsie Jones; her sister, Lois; her brothers, John, Arch, and Theo; two beloved grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Jean was the caring mother of four children: Janet...
Myra Jolane Smith
May 11, 2025
Myra Jolane Smith, age 84 of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2025. She was born November 25, 1940 in Wilder, Tennessee daughter of the late A.P. and Mattie Ford.
Myra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family. She was a faithful...
Mary Martin
May 11, 2025
Mary Theresa Martin, age 71 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 30, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Michael and Theresa Sweeney.
Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years; Thomas Martin; son, Matthew (Amy) Sweeney; sister, Rene Tatka; niece, Grace (Lonnie) Martin, two great-nieces, Emilia and...
John Bruce McMillan
May 10, 2025
John Bruce McMillan "Johnny Bruce" passed away May 10th 2025 at Miami valley hospital. John was born July 30th 1957 in Dayton, Ohio.
He is a US Marine corps veteran serving as a mortar man in the first battalion second Marines second Marine division and served his country with pride. In earlier years he worked the well field for city of...
Arthur L. "A.J." Peters, Jr.
May 10, 2025
Arthur L. Peters, Jr., affectionately known as A.J., passed away on May 10, 2025, in his beloved hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Born on October 13, 1978, Arthur was a vibrant spirit who embraced life with a big heart and an infectious sense of humor that endeared him to all who crossed his path.
Arthur dedicated his professional life to serving others,...
Holly Gibson
May 10, 2025
Holly Sue Stout Gibson
November 12, 1948 – May 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Holly Sue Stout Gibson, an accomplished artist and beloved member of her community, who passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025.
Born to the late Donald and Gloria Stout, Holly graduated from Fairmont High School in Kettering, Ohio, and...
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