All Obituaries

  Michael David “Mike” Rauch, age 50 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on October 19, 1971, in Dayton, Ohio Mike was a Trailer Mechanic for Universal Fleet and Tire. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie # 2306, Miamisburg. Mike enjoyed racing and fixing cars with his brothers. They raced at Kil-Kare Raceway and Shady Bowl Raceway. He also enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Bengal’s and...

Sandra “Sandy” Henson, age 66 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home. She was born on July 31, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ona Rea (Tipton) Ritchie & Arthur Henson. Preceded in death by her sister Brenda Burgess, her brother-in-law Walter Burgess, II, niece Tammy Burgess, a nephew Walter Burgess, III, and by her mother-in-law Georgia “Granny” Fultz. She is survived by her loving children Martha Smith...

Harold Tutt, age 73 of Port Saint Lucie, FL, formerly of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022. He was born on February 17, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Wallace & Betty Louise (Peck) Tutt. Mr. Tutt graduated from Mt. Orab High School in 1967 and graduated from the Urbana University. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. Harold retired after 32 years from Miami Valley RTA. He continued consulting and employment with Broward County,...

Arnold T. “Tim” Chapman, age 81 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital – Main Campus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 10, 1941, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of the late Arnold B. & Nellie Margaret (Unger) Chapman. Mr. Chapman honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a retired Sanitation Engineer for Montgomery County with over 15 years of service; and a former maintenance...

Gilbert R. Hendricks, age 87 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Kettering Medical Center – Main Campus. He was born on August 27, 1934, in Nelson, Kentucky, the son of the late James H. & Edeth (Woodruff) Hendricks. Mr. Hendricks honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired Sheet Metal Worker for Local #224 in Dayton with over 30 years of service. He was a faithful member of Moraine Heights Baptist Church and loved caring...

 Gary D. Richards, age 80 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 4, 1941, in Jackson, Ohio, the son of the late Harold T. & Goldie M. (Schroder) Richards. Mr. Richards was a former Insurance Agent, a Delivery Driver, and Route Manager for Tastee Bread Co., for 10 years, the Owner and Operator of GD & R Construction for 25 years, a Project Manager for Pittsburg Des Moines Steel Co for 5 years and he was a retired Foreman...

David A. Placke, age 58 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 25, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Dale & Virginia (Kemper) Placke. David was an employee at the Paragon Supper Club with 35 years of service. Preceded in death by his sister Ginger McGregor. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Rebecca L. (Parshall) Placke, his 2 sons Daniel Placke & Nathan Placke, his granddaughter Zuri Placke, his...

    William C. Lynch, Sr., age 63 of Germantown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home. He was born on August 3, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Dorothy Marie (Stapleton) & David Eugene Lynch, Sr. Preceded in death by his son Matthew Gutierrez, his brother David E. Lynch, Jr., his sister Kathy “Kat” Ritchie, his grandson Layton, and by his great grandson Corbinn. He is survived by his loving companion Brenda Douglas, 4...

Laurie S. “Sue” Barlett, age 69 of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Kettering Health Main Campus surrounded by her family. She was born on September 11, 1952, in New Rochelle, New York, the daughter of the late Robert & Ellen (Good) Barlett. Sue was a member of the Shandon Congregational Church in Shandon, Ohio. She is survived by her sister Robin Barlett, her brother Jeff Barlett and wife Penny, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins including...

Veronica Florence Woodruff, infant daughter of Madhuri “Mona” Darla & Chuck B. “C.J.” Woodruff Jr., passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022, at Atrium Medical Center.  She was born on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Middletown, Ohio. Preceded in death by her great grandmother Florence C. Woodruff on April 20, 2021. Veronica is survived by her loving parents, her brother Aydon Augustus, her paternal grandparents Chuck Woodruff and wife Sarah, and Angela Kerns,...