All Obituaries

  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...

Phillabaum, Vernon E. “Gene”, age 83 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born on July 5, 1936, the son of the late Vernie E. & Susie (Stebbins) Phillabaum. Mr. Phillabaum was a member of  St. James United Methodist Church. He was a former employee of NCR & GM, and a retired TV Repairman for Russell & Hauschild TV Repair with over 23 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife Mary...

Pastor Travis Hudson, of Dayton, Ohio, born March 26, 1928, in Elmrock, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Master, Whom he loved and served faithfully, on February 5, 2020, at the age of 91.   Bro. Hudson was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, one sister, and one precious grandson, Zachary.   Beloved husband of sixty-nine years to Hildred Hudson, godly father of Rhonda (Wayne) Burke and Terrell...

Sharp, Ressie C., age 92 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2020. She was born on August 16, 1927 in Puckett Creek, VA, the daughter of the late Thomas & Maude (Stapleton) Carter. Mrs. Sharp graduated from St. Charles High School. She was a former employee of Oxford Miami Paper Co., Oxford Miami Credit Union, Imperial House Motel International, Owner & Operator of the Sharp Shop in West Carrollton, Bell Industries and El Meson; and Ressie was a former member of the...

Root, Mary L., age 94 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 01, 2020 at The Laurels of West Carrollton. She was born on June 6, 1925 in Ravenna, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Richard & Ida (Puckett) Crowe. Mrs. Root owned and operated a Hair Salon in Dayton and Senior Care Living in Pueblo, CO; and she also was a foster parent for 10 years Preceded in death by her husband Carl Root, her grandson Kelly Root, brother Bud Crowe, and by a sister Ruby Lee...

McKee, Barbara, age 78 of Crown City, OH, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. She was born on February 26, 1941 in Lexington, KY, the daughter of the late Rollie & Josie (Horn) Robinson. Mrs. McKee was a Forensic Accountant for Price, Waterhouse, Cooper; an Auditor for DFAS, and Owned & Operated Modina’s School of Cosmetology in West Carrollton. Preceded in death by her infant son Jeffery Scott McKee, her brother Claude...

  Lee, Lorna J., age 81 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Sycamore Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on April 17, 1938 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Sterling & Lillian (Covington) Anderson. Mrs. Lee was a Secretary & Model for Reader’s Digest for over 26 years; she enjoyed interior decorating, blue grass music, and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren who were the light of her...