All Obituaries

Tammy R. Snyder, age 55 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Kettering Medical Center. She was born on September 24, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Grace L. (Bundy) Snyder and Bruce A. “Duke” Snyder. Tammy was a former employee of EDS at the Dayton Logistics Center. She is survived by her loving son Dustin Snyder, her brother Tim Snyder and wife Michelle, 2 nephews Timothy Snyder and wife Brittany, Nicholas Snyder and...

Finch, Lawrence “Larry”, age 77 of Germantown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born on April 11, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Cecil & Rose (Baker) Finch. Mr. Finch was a Custodian for the Huber Heights School District with over 25 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of  62 years Edna (Hill) Finch, 2 daughters Debra Kincaid and husband Kevin, Donna Tipton and husband Jimmie, 4 grandchildren...

Melton, Virginia, age 93 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Sycamore Medical Center. She was born on January 8, 1927 in Pence Branch, KY, the daughter of the late Porter, Sr. & Edna (Little) Trent.  Mrs. Melton was a retired employee of Kettering Medical Center, and was an active member of the First Baptist Church in West Carrollton.  Preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Robert J. “Bob” Melton, 4 brothers...

Shirley Ann Rogge, age 73 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Walnut Creek Nursing Center. She was born on May 7, 1946 in Sevierville, Tennessee the daughter of the late William “Ernie” & Tressie I. (Koontz) Keys. Mrs. Rogge was a graduate of Miamisburg High School Class of 1964 and a Hair Designer with O’ Hair International Salon in Kettering with over 25 years of service.   Preceded in death by her step-daughter Deborah Rogge...

Samuel M. Curry, age 67 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 5, 1952 in Delbarton, West Virginia, the son of the late Bobby J. & Edna (Lowe) Curry. Mr. Curry was a retired construction worker, and had attended the Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City. He was also an avid fan Kentucky Wildcats Basketball, Ohio State Football and the Cincinnati Bengals. Preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Leslie Curry. He is survived by...

Edward “Jigs” Archie, Jr., age 82 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2020 at The Laurels of West Carrollton. He was born on October 29, 1937 in Anniston, Alabama, the son of the late Edward, Sr. & Pearlie Mae (Thomas) Archie. Mr. Archie honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a Master Furrier for over 30 years. He attended Mount Olive Baptist Church, and was a member of the Greater Allen AME Church. Jigs enjoyed fishing, hunting, western...

  Deborah “Debbie” E. Shockley, age 71 of West Carrollton passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 3, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Herbert & LaVerna (Tobias) Nichols. She is survived by her husband of 36 years Gary Shockley, 2 sons John Hall (Angie Blomburg) & Jason Hall (Presley Rine), her brother Jack Nichols, loving niece Jill Nichols, her dear...

Rebecca L. Isbell, age 63 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton surrounded by her family. She was born on October 12, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Kermit L. & Patricia L. (Durham) Smith. Preceded in death by her mother-in-law & father-in-law Ruby & Roger Isbell, 4 brothers-in-law Steve Martin, Sr., Gene Ratliff, James Isbell and Eddie Pryor She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Richard...

Shumard, Jr., Robert E. “Robbie”, age 67 of Dayton, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 4, 1952 in Dayton, the son of the late Robert E. Shumard, Sr. & Janet (McNinch) Black. Mr. Shumard honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his son Robert Scott Shumard, his daughter Andrea Davis and husband Brian, brother Rick Shumard and wife Stephanie, 4  sisters Debra Lewis and husband Jesse, Kathy...

Mary E. Speelman, age 97 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Heartland of Centerville. She was born on May 22, 1922 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ross & May (Chapman) Monbeck. Mrs. Speelman was a Self-Employed Dog Groomer. Preceded in death by her husband Paul E. Speelman on July 17, 2006, her brother Donald Monbeck, and by her 2 sisters Leona Wetz and Dorothy Otto. She is survived by 4 sons Randy Speelman, Jack Speelman and wife Arlene, Kim...