All Obituaries

Doris L. Sheppard, age 77 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 8, 1944 in Panama City, Florida, the daughter of the late Julian & Lorene (Morris) Lanier. Mrs. Sheppard was a former employee of the Wellington at Dayton. Preceded in death by her husband Albert “Bud” Sheppard, her daughter Sherry L. (Quillen) Bachmann, her brother James Lanier, and by 2 sisters...

  Jo Ann Mote, age 80 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was born on June 20, 1941 in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Kenneth E. & Marie S. (Jones) Mote. Preceded in death by 2 sisters. Jo Ann is survived by many special friends.  A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Woodhill Cemetery, 6228 Hamilton-Middletown Rd., Franklin, Ohio 45005.  Please meet at...

  Clinton F. “Clint” McCroson, age 86 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Brookdale of Oakwood. He was born on February 13, 1935 in Dayton, OH, the son of the late Clarence Richard & Lena Margaret (Sager) McCroson. Mr. McCroson was the Owner & Operator of Action Rubber Company for 26 years. Preceded in death by his daughter Vicki Lynn McCroson, and by his sister Winifred Hupp. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Joyce N....

John Ray Thomas, age 57 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born on May 14, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late John & Oma (Pennington) Thomas. John was in the painting industry for over 25 years, and he was a former employee with Truenorth for 3 years. Preceded in death by his sister Barbara Thomas. He is survived by his loving sister Brenda Bennett and husband Richard, cousin (sister) Leann Powers and husband...

Nona D. “Aunt Deb” Spriggs, age 71 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1949 in St. Charles, VA, the daughter of the late Nora Louise (Petrey) & James Reginald Wax. Mrs. Spriggs was a Beautician for over 50 years and owned & operated 2 Sisters’ Hair Salon with her sister for many years. Aunt Deb was a member of the Moraine Eagles Aerie # 3925 & O.E.S. Jacob...

Gary R. Rowland, age 69 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2021 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born on June 22, 1952 in Dayton, OH, the son of the late John & Faye (Nickels) Rowland. Gary served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a tow truck driver for Bruce Miller Towing and a member of the Miamisburg Moose #1645. He is survived by his 2 loving sisters Carolyn Shook & Sandra Osborne, 2 nephews James (Phyllis Combs) Osborne and Jason Shook, 3 great...

Rowland, George, age 91 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Walnut Creek Nursing Center surrounded by his family. He was born on February 1, 1920 in Beattyville, KY, the son of the late Charlie & Lula (Kelly) Rowland. Mr. Rowland was a retired employee of Siebenthaler’s Nursery with 42 years of service. He was a former member of the Riverview Baptist Church and attended Grace Baptist Church in West Carrollton. Preceded in death by his wife...

Dorothy L. Turner age 86 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 16, 1934 in Athens, OH, the daughter of the late William & Lorene (Van Dyke) Rodehaver. Mrs. Turner was a former employee of L.M. Berry with 10 years of service and R.L. Drake Co. with 20 years of service. She was a former member & Secretary of the Moraine Senior Citizen’s Center, along with her husband Mike. She was a...

Robert E. “Eric” Peters, age 61 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021 at the Village at the Greene. He was born on August 25, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Kenneth & Edna (Moore) Peters. Eric was a Machinist and enjoyed working on and rebuilding cars. He is the youngest of 3 siblings.  At Eric’s request there will be no services. Please share memories and condolences at www.swartfuneralhome.com. Expressions of Sympathy, Love, and...

Lord, Juanita J. "J.J.", age 85 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Oaks of West Kettering. She was born on August 22, 1935 in Ashland, KY, the daughter of the late Rosa (Bell) Carter & John Nicols. Mrs. Lord was a retired employee of Inland. Preceded in death by her daughter Pamella Bowling, November 19, 2017, granddaughter Lori Lee (Osborne) Hubbs July 15, 2017, 2 brothers Albert & Lester, and by 4 sisters Alta, Frances, Ruth &...