Obituaries

Feb 19, 2022

Michael D. Combs, age 68 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 27, 1953 in Hazard, KY, the son of the late Charles & Rita (Harris) Combs.

Mr. Combs was a retired Pressman for Mullins Rubber...

Feb 17, 2022

Mark Harper, age 61 of St. Johns, FL, formerly of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Community Hospice – Baptist Hospital South, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 19, 1960 in St. Augustine, FL. Mark was a graduate of Alter High School Class of 1979, and...

Feb 9, 2022

Cradduck, Virginia R., age 98 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at Kingston of Miamisburg.

She was born on December 8, 1923 in Franklin County, Indiana, the daughter of the late David & Ida (Hileman) Yauger.

Preceded in death by her husband Thomas F. Cradduck, and by 2...

Feb 8, 2022

George Arthur Witt of West Carrollton went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Lucinda Kay; his son Rick (Samantha); step-children Josh (Amy) Vincent, Jason (Michelle) Vincent, Melissa (Todd) Ferguson; grandchildren Taylor...

Feb 6, 2022

Michael R. Ward,  age 67 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 25, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Thurston & Laura Arlene (Mayberry) Ward.

Michael retired from General Motors-Truck & Bus with...

Feb 6, 2022

Rickie L. Armstrong, age 75 of  Dayton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 17, 1946 in Greenville, Ohio, the son of the late Ruby M. (Doss) Slaton and Lowell Franklin Armstrong.

Mr. Armstrong was a Self-Employed Carpenter for over...

Feb 1, 2022

Dorothy May (Stark) Witte, age 93 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center.

She was born on March 26, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late George & Grace (South) Stark.

Preceded in death by her sister Betty Mullins, 2 brothers Harry & George...

Jan 29, 2022

Papp, James E. "Jim", age 78 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 16, 1943 in Dayton, OH, the son of the late Joseph & Madonna (Schmidt) Papp.

Mr. Papp honorably served his country...

Jan 29, 2022

Martha A. Dimatteo, age 97 of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Spring Hills Singing Woods Assisted Senior Living. She was born on November 10, 1924 in Kettering, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ira & Amanda (Gangwolf) Zeller.

Mrs. Dimatteo was a former employee of Eastman Kodak Chemical and...

Jan 29, 2022

Raymond Clay Carmichael, age 93 of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital South. He was born on July 7, 1928 in Chavies, Kentucky, the son of the late Sherman & Eliza (Begley) Carmichael.

Mr. Carmichael was the Vice President of John A. Becker Company with 30 years of...

Jan 27, 2022

Rhea L. (Ward) Smith, age 74 of Dayton, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Soin Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on September 13, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Earl & Evelyn (Allen) Ward.

Rhea was a former employee of Royal Z Bowling Alley with...

Jan 24, 2022

Julia Mae Jones, age 73 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 12, 1949 in Tazewell, TN, the daughter of the late George & Gladys (Ramsey) Livesay.

Mrs. Jones was a retired Purchasing Controller for Morris Bean & Company with 20 years of...

Jan 23, 2022

Brent Thomas Parker, age 38 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born on September 27, 1983 in Dayton, Ohio.

Brent was a 2002 graduate of the West Carrollton High School where he started Pirate Pride and was an active participant in numerous musicals, clubs &...

Jan 17, 2022

Jacquelyn L. Myers, age 89 of  Kettering, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Landings of Huber Heights. She was born on November 9, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond & Evelyn (Satterfield) Yates.

Mrs. Myers was a retired employee of Dayton Progress with 26 years of service....

Jan 15, 2022

McCloud, James R. "Jim", age 79 of West Carrollton, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Kindred Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1942 in Dayton, OH, the son of the late George & Hazel (Walker) McCloud.

Mr. McCloud was an Electrical Engineer for Frigidaire & General Motors with 40 years of service....

Jan 13, 2022

George A. Colwell, II, age 65 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born on April 24, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his mother Arline (Ward) Kelly.

George was a Tow Truck Driver for Summit Towing and Sandy's Towing with 35 years of combined...

Jan 6, 2022

Bowman, Carol, age 76 of Germantown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 26, 1945 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of the late Burl & Mabel (Mitchell) Farquar.

Mrs. Bowman was a retired Communications Supervisor with the Germantown Police Dept. for...

Jan 4, 2022

Richard H. Isbell, age 64 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 13, 1957 in Middletown, Ohio the son of the late Roger & Ruby Josephine "Jo" (Cole) Isbell.

Preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Rebecca L. Isbell on Feb. 14,...

Dec 30, 2021

Patricia J. Heck, age 88 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the St. Leonard's Center. She was born on March 17, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Guy Roland & Eva (Stiver) Kauffman.

Mrs. Heck was an Executive Secretary for several Law Office's for many years, and...

Dec 29, 2021

Baby Lafferty, entered into the Arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital.

Preceded in death by great grandfather Noah Williams, Jr.

Survivors include Baby's loving parents Evelyn Horn & Noah Lafferty, big brother Logan Horn, maternal grandparents Gina & Donald Horn, Jr., paternal grandparents Brandy Clausen and husband...