Obituaries

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...

Dec 21, 2025

Virgel R. "Ray" Pearson age 67 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Oaks of West Kettering. He was born on January 19, 1958, in Sand Gap, KY, the son of the late Boyd & Cathryn (Lainhart) Pearson.

Ray was a Carpenter, and a member of the United Brotherhood of...

Dec 18, 2025

Steven Arthur Zimmerman, 75 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away at home on December 18th, 2025, with his wife Judy and his beloved cat, Archie, by his side.

Steven grew up in West Carrollton, Ohio, and graduated from West Carrollton High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University in 1972 and...

Dec 17, 2025

Chloie Lois Tyra, age 85 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Miami Valley South Hospital.

She was born on June 16, 1940, in Breathitt County, KY, the daughter of the late Miles & Sarah (Dunn) Banks.

Mrs. Tyra was a member of the Christian Enterprise Baptist Church...

Dec 12, 2025

Ronald Emerson "Ronnie" Fessenden, age 62 of Brookville, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 13, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Ralph E. & Betty C. (Hopkins) Fessenden.

Ronnie was a Certified RV Mechanic with over 51 years of experience. He worked for...

Dec 7, 2025

Patricia A. (Vann) Harris, age 84 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 23, 1942, in South Harriman, TN, the daughter of the late Elmer & Mary (Loveday) Vann.

Patricia, along with her husband Walter "Walt", were the...

Dec 3, 2025

Carl S. Hibbard age 83 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born on June 28, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Jeanne (Eddy) and Harold Hibbard.

Mr. Hibbard honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. Carl was a retired Training Instructor for General Motors...

Dec 2, 2025

Kellie Marie Wirmel, age 46 of Lebanon, entered into the Arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 21, 1979, in Mariemont, Ohio.

Kellie was the Administrative Assistant for both the school and church at Bethel Baptist...

Nov 26, 2025

Timothy Patrick "Tim" Bryant, age 60 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Kettering Health Network – Main Campus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 3, 1965, in Hazard, KY.

Tim was an employee of Butler County Regional Transit Authority, and he enjoyed spending time with family...

Nov 19, 2025

Barbara N. Webner, age 89 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Hillspring of Springboro, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 9, 1936, in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Louis & Kathryn (Harsh) Norheimer.

Mrs. Webner was a retired employee of Kettering...

Nov 17, 2025

Garnet Jay "Sparky" Spencer, age 78 of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Miamisburg, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 23, 1947, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, the son of the late Margaret (Winkle) Roe and Ora Spencer.

Sparky was a 1965 graduate of...

Nov 15, 2025

Stephanie R. Page, age 50 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Kettering Health Network-Main Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 13, 1975, in Kettering, Ohio the daughter of the late Pamella S. "Pam" Bowling and Larry Osborne, Sr.

Stephanie was a graduate of Fairmont High...

Nov 10, 2025

Mary Alice Poston, age 77 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Kettering Health Network – Main Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 23, 1948, in Pennington Gap, VA, the daughter of the late George & Millie (Newman) Napier.

Mrs. Poston was a retired employee...