Obituaries

Mar 26, 2026

Bruce A. Hunt, age 79 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at The Laurels of West Carrollton. He was born on May 15, 1946, in Greenville, Ohio, the son of the late Jesse Hanford & Madonna Carol (Trump) Hunt.

Bruce honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was...

Mar 24, 2026

Kathryn C. "Kathy" Dugan, age 70 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Walnut Creek Senior Living Campus.

She was born on November 19, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Barbra Joan Ingram and Billy Singleton.

Kathy was a retired employee of Kroger. She attended the...

Mar 13, 2026

Gloria J. "Jean" Chapman, age 81 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Kettering Health Network – Main Campus, surrounded by her loving family & friends. She was born on September 11, 1944, in Clinchco, VA, the daughter of the late Margaret L. "Granny" (Collins) Counts and Hazle G. "Pap" Counts.

Mar 12, 2026

Frances "Frankie" Brecht Carlson, age 86 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 09, 1939, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late George C. & Fern (Moore) Brecht.

Frankie was a graduate of Middletown High School (Class of 1957) and Miami...

Mar 6, 2026

Johnathan James "John" Manning, age 53 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 17, 1972, in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.

John honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a carpet installer for many years;...

Mar 4, 2026

Ann Willis Bain, age 94 of Germantown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. She was born on February 29, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Phillip Augustus & Anna (Hoke) Willis.

Mrs. Bain majored in fine arts and was a calligrapher. She...

Feb 28, 2026

Donas P. Gilbert, age 63, of Miamisburg, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 13, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio.

Donas loved fishing and spending time outdoors. He possessed a patient heart, a clever mind, and a unique funny sense of humor. He was willing to find creative...

Feb 7, 2026

Stacy Elizabeth Roten, age 58 of Waynesville, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Kettering Health Network – Miamisburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 28, 1967, in Dayton, Ohio.

Stacy was a former Service Trainer for Icon of Dayton. She loved all animals, especially her dogs, honeybees and she...

Jan 29, 2026

Jenifer L. McPartland, age 68 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. She was born on November 10, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio.

Jenifer was a Hairdresser for Marc Dotson Salon & Spa in Centerville. She was a member of the Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church. Jenifer enjoyed music,...

Jan 28, 2026

Pastor Douglas G. Criswell, age 68 of West Carrollton, Entered into the Arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on September 6, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio.

Pastor Criswell began his career in ministry in 1989 at the Newtown Baptist Church in Pineville, KY;...

Jan 27, 2026

Earl Ray Brown, age 89 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. He was born on March 18, 1936, in Livingston, TN, the son of the late Arthur Lawrence & Etta Mae (Neely) Brown.

Mr. Brown honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. Earl Ray was...

Jan 25, 2026

Brian D. Jones, age 53 of Beavercreek, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 4, 1972, in Dayton, Ohio.

Brian was a C & C Machinist for FC Industries in Dayton with over 20 years of service. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and 4-wheelers, playing his...

Jan 18, 2026

Harold Ralph Hammond, 93, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on January 18, 2026, with his wife by his side. He was born on April 19, 1932, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Beatrice and Wayne Hammond. Harold was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

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Jan 16, 2026

Karl Anthony "Tony" Scott, age 79 of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 17, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Karl Anthony Schaffenrath and Maude Leo Scott.

Mr. Scott was a Brick Mason for Local #22 with 35 years of service....

Jan 15, 2026

Kevin John McPartland, age 77, of Dayton passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 3, 1949, in Rockville Center, NY, the son of the late Eugene & Helen (McSweeney) McPartland.

Kevin was a retired employee of Dayton Power &...

Jan 14, 2026

Sue Ann Messham, age 79 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Stoney Ridge Senior Living Center. She was born on July 29, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert & Lura (Smith) Engelauf.

Sue was a retired Nurse with Miami Valley...

Jan 10, 2026

Joan Hall, age 91 of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the St. Leonard CHI Living Communities, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 20, 1934, in Eaton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dale & Ethel (Morningstar) Alexander.

Mrs. Hall was a member of St. Albert the...

Jan 9, 2026

Phyllis Z. Seals, age 102 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 09, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 21, 1923, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late George W. & Kittie (Erbaugh) Myers.

Preceded in death by her husband Charles Emerson Seals on...

Jan 8, 2026

Wayne Powell, age 73 of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 9, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Ersa Sarah (Curry) Powell and Conley Powell.

Wayne honorably served his country in the...

Jan 5, 2026

Nancy J. Miller, age 96 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Kettering Health Network – Miamisburg, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 27, 1929, in Campbell County, KY, the daughter of the late Carl & Genevieve (Shields) Larimore.

Nancy was the first female security guard...