Obituaries

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...

Nov 7, 2025

Barbara L. (Dill) Hoffman, age 94, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at River Oaks Memory Care. She was born on February 19, 1931, in West Carrollton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jessie & Esther (Taylor) Dill.

Mrs. Hoffman worked in different capacities in the medical field with Good Samaritan...

Nov 1, 2025

Billie Carletta Combs, age 73 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. She was born July 31, 1952, in Surgoinsville, TN to the late William L. & Lois L. (Young) Golden.

Billie was a member of Grace Baptist Church in West Carrollton. She enjoyed gardening, reading cheesy...

Oct 31, 2025

Cynthia Lou Landis, age 60 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 9, 1965, in Kettering, Ohio, the daughter of the late Herschell Smith, Sr. & Wilma Jean (O'Diam) Smith.

Cynthia loved to listen to music (rock-n-roll) especially Metallica,...

Oct 25, 2025

Susan E. Huber, age 75 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Brookdale of Kettering surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 19, 1950, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Fred & Mildred (Martin) Pendleton.

Susie honorably served her country as a Captain in the U.S....

Oct 21, 2025

Ronald E. "Ron" Wills, Jr., age 55 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 8, 1970, in Martin, Kentucky.

Ron was a Mechanic for Miamisburg Auto Service with over 18 years of service. He enjoyed repairing cars,...

Oct 11, 2025

David W. "Dave" Barnett, age 65 of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Kettering Health Network – Main Campus. He was born on May 24, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Charles H. & Wanda L. (O'Grosky) Barnett.

Dave was a graduate of West Carrollton High School Class...

Oct 8, 2025

William F. "Bill" Sommer, age 75 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Dayton VA Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 3, 1949, in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of the late Charles & Frances (Cowells) Sommer.

He is survived by his loving...

Oct 4, 2025

Harry J. Kohlbacher, Jr., age 98 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Vienna Springs Health Campus, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 19, 1927, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Harry J. & Edna (Snyder) Kohlbacher.

Mr. Kohlbacher honorably served his...