All Obituaries

Walters, Jessie, age 90 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Otterbein of Springboro. She was born on August 12, 1928 in Sweetwater, TN, the daughter of the late Orville & Katie (Cagle) Turpin. Mrs. Walters was a retired Manager of the 801 Credit Union. Preceded in death by her husband William R. Walters, daughter Kathy Walters, 2 grandchildren Brad Adkins & Becky Hoskins, 2 brothers Verlin & Shady Turpin, 5 sisters Lillian, Edith,...

Conforti, Dr. Daniel M., age 67 of Springboro, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born on March 27, 1951 in Morgantown, WV, the son of the late Raymond Daniel & Marjorie Jean (Roland) Conforti. Dr. Conforti began his private Pediatric practice in Kettering & Huber Heights, followed by Wright Health, Group Health & Pri-Med in Springboro. Preceded in death by his daughter Robin K. Garrison. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years Gin Conforti, son Ben Conforti...

Butts, Bryan E., age 32 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born on January 22, 1986 in Dayton, Ohio, and was a Self-Employed Contractor remodeling homes. Preceded in death by his mother Mary P. (Cofer) Butts. He is survived by his 3 children Kerysten Butts, Kailum Butts, Aaliyah Butts, his wife Heather Peyton, father Darrell Butts, sister Angela Hall and husband Jeremy, 2 brothers Kevin Butts & Billy Peyton and wife Ashley,...

Whisman, Deborah S. “Debbie”, age 54 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on May 28, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio. Debbie was the Owner & Operator of Debbie’s Contract Services, and she was a member of the Moraine City First Church of God. Preceded in death by her mother-in-law Maudie “Marty” Whisman. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Brian S. ...

  Messham, Matthew Todd “Matt”, age 42 of Miamisburg, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio. Matt  is survived by his loving daughter Madisson Christa Messham, parents Robert E.  & Sue A. (Engelauf) Messham, sister Christa Sue Messham, brother Robert Brian Messham, as well as numerous other family members and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,...

McKinney, Danny, age 66 of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Countryview Nursing Home. He was born on August 21, 1952 in Dayton, the son of the late Park & Grace F. (Roach) McKinney. Mr. McKinney honorably served his country in the U.S. Army; he was a former employee of Bank of America, Wonder Bread, Worthington Foods & Advanced Auto Parts, and he attended the Rejoicing Life Church of God. Preceded in death by his 3 sisters Dora Davidson, Carolyn...

Sloan, Tambra L., “Tammy”, age 58 of Moraine, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 29, 2018 at her residence. She was born on December 4, 1959 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Emuel Bolin & Shirley M. (Stidam) Arnett. Tammy was a former employee of Country Inn & Suites and attended Southwest Church in Springboro. She is survived by her 2 daughters Misty Ellis and husband Eddy, Crystal Gruss and husband Eric, brother Adam Bolin, 6 grandchildren Harley Sloan,...

Bunnell, Butch “Animal”, age 71 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on April 23, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Clement & Edith (Ward) Bunnell. Animal honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam; and was a retired employee of Appleton Paper with over 20 years of service. Preceded in death by his sister Patricia Ward, best friends Bear, Big Dad, Pork Chop, and Ringo. He is...

McDonald, Charlene Darlann, age 78 of Waynesville, passed away on her 58th Wedding Anniversary, Monday, November 26, 2018 at Kettering Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.   She was born on January 30, 1940 the daughter of the late Charles & Christina (James) Leis. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Robert B. McDonald, Jr., in 2018, and her grandson Nicholas C. “Nickolopalus” McDonald. She is survived by her 3 sons Robert C. “Robbie”...

Neff, Virginia M., age 93 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Bethany Lutheran Village. She was born on May 17, 1925 in Hitchens, KY, the daughter of the late William & Mary (Daughtery) Mayo. Mrs. Neff was a retired employee of Inland with 35 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband William P. Neff, her daughter Delores Jones, granddaughter Kippy Witt, 3 brothers Jay, Charles & Carlos Mayo, 2 sisters Loraine Waggoner & Clara Belle...