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Brandy Nichole Sturgell-Winstead
Jul 4, 2017
Sturgell-Winstead, Brandy Nichole, age 41 of Dayton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017, joining her mother Kimberly Ann Musick, her sister Deborah Esther Sturgell, paternal grandfather Richard Sturgell, and maternal grandparents Alan & Phyllis Musick in Heaven. She was born on July 26, 1975 in Dayton. Brandy is survived by her children Zachary Sturgell, Allyson Reynolds and Carson...
Joel H. Mcelwee
Jul 1, 2017
McElwee, Joel H., age 38 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Atrium Medical Center. He was born on October 7, 1978 in Dayton. Joel was an IT Professional for over 20 years and is currently employed by Premier Health Partners. He graduated from Valley View High School Class of 1997, and Sinclair with a...
Chester Harvey
Jun 27, 2017
Harvey, Chester, age 89 of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 14, 1928 in Breathitt Co., KY, the son of the late Tide & Bessie (Miller) Harvey. He was an Auto Mechanic for over 30 years retiring from Fink-Jeske Chevrolet.  Preceded in death by his...
Della I. Bennington
Jun 22, 2017
Bennington, Della I., age 80 of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on January 09, 1937 in Ironton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Walter & Sarah Ethel Johnson. Preceded in death by her husband Russell Bennington, her son Carl Randall Leadingham, her 2 daughters Cheryl L. Martin and Rhonda...
Dorothy B. (Gigi) White
Jun 16, 2017
White, Dorothy B. (GiGi), born July 15, 1921 to Wilbur & Dora (Wehkamp) Hardin went to be with her Lord on June 16, 2017. Meeting her at the Pearly Gates will be her one and only love, my Dad, William A. White, her loving children, JoAnn, Billy & Sally, along with all her & Dad's siblings and a host...
Kelly A. Root
Jun 11, 2017
Root, Kelly A., age 22 of West Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born on October 12, 1994 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his mother Laura (Hammersly) Root and  his paternal grandfather Carl Root. He is survived by his loving father Carl Root, maternal grandmother Mary L. Root, fiancée Elaina Hall, 2 great...
Lester D. "Dewayne" Phillips
Jun 7, 2017
Phillips, Lester D. "DeWayne", age 63 of Cincinnati, passed away on June 7, 2017 at Heartland of Miamisburg. He was born on January 30, 1954 in Walker Co., AL, the son of the late Lester B. & Jessie (Knott) Phillips. DeWayne was a member of the Redemption Christian Tabernacle. Preceded in death by his infant daughter Deborah Phillips, brother...
Mary R. Garwood
May 30, 2017
Garwood, Mary R., age 74 of West Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Heartland of Miamisburg. She was born on October 18, 1942 in Richmond, IN, the daughter of the late John & Artist Nadine (Moore) Bevington. She was a member of the Moraine City Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Garwood...
Velma P. Garland
May 20, 2017
Garland, Velma P., age 87 of Miamisburg, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on May 12, 1930 in Lily, KY, the daughter of the late Hubert & Marie (McHargue) Hodge. Mrs. Garland was a retired employee of Monsanto with 33 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband Jerry Ray...
Steven M. Shrout
May 19, 2017
Shrout, Steven M., age 36 of West Carrollton, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born on February 28, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his father Michael Shrout. He is survived by his loving mother Tammie S. Helton, his sister Brittney Helton, 2 step-sisters Misty & Morgan as well as numerous...
Sondra J. Root
May 5, 2017
Root, Sondra J., age 64 of Centerville, passed away on Friday, May 05, 2017 at The Laurels of West Carrollton.  She was born on October 24, 1952 in Corbin, KY, the daughter of the late Betty (Bundy) Wiley.  Preceded in death by her husband Dale E. Root and her brother Jerry Denham. She is survived by her loving daughter...
Shirley A. Cyr
May 2, 2017
Cyr, Shirley A., age 83 of Miamisburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Elmcroft of Washington Township. She was born on July 3, 1933 in Dayton, the daughter of the late William Gilbert & Maude (West) Starnes. Preceded in death by her husband Paul Cyr, Sr., in 1979, a son Paul Junior Cyr in 1956, a...
Laverne A. Reed
Apr 11, 2017
Reed, LaVerne A. (Appleton), age 96 of Galion, OH, formerly of West Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Magnolia Terrace. She was born on February 11, 1921 in Gibson Co., TN, the daughter of the late James Roy, Sr., & Alta M., (Johnson) Appleton. Mrs. Reed received her higher education from Union University in Jackson, TN...
Christopher Lynn Balzer
Apr 9, 2017
Balzer, Christopher Lynn, age 55 of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, April 09, 2017. He was born on November 29, 1961. Christopher is survived by his son Jacob. Services Pending.
Howard L. Mcelwee
Apr 7, 2017
McElwee, Howard L., age 94 of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on July 15, 1922 in West Carrollton, the son of the late Charles & Clara (Bissantz) McElwee. Mr. McElwee honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII; he was CPA for over 50 years, a...
Betty S. Garrett
Apr 2, 2017
Garrett, Betty S., age 83 of West Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the Walnut Creek Nursing Center. She was born March 10, 1934 in Pennington Gap, Virginia, the daughter of the late Grover & Willie (Seals) Gibson. Preceded in death by her brother Kemp Gibson and her sister Martha Chandler. She is survived by her...
Scott E. Bancroft
Apr 2, 2017
Bancroft, Scott E., age 40 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, April 02, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on August 6, 1976 in Kettering, Ohio. Preceded in death by his father James C. Bancroft on June 10, 2014. Scott is survived by his loving mother Betty J. (Bolio) Bancroft of Dayton, a brother Michael J. Bancroft...
Kimberly Sue Reigelsperger-Stidham
Apr 2, 2017
Reigelsperger-Stidham, Kimberly S., age 49 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born on May 13, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by her father Ronald L. Reigelsperger, 2 grandsons Devon Bradley & Brayden Parks and by her daughter-in-law Shawna Reigelsperger. She is survived by her daughter Crystal Reigelsperger-Bradley and husband Douglas of Dayton,...
Gregory Scott Martin
Mar 29, 2017
Martin, Gregory Scott, age 48 of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born on April 6, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his mother Regina (Musick) Martin. Greg is survived by his father Tandy Martin, his daughter Ashley Marie Hackworth, his son Matthew Gregory Martin, a brother Billy Phillips, 2 sisters Tanya Martin...
Edna S. Phillips
Mar 25, 2017
Phillips, Edna S., age 87 of Huntsville, AL, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was born May 12, 1929 in Alto, GA, the daughter of the late Luther & Fannie (Martin) Shore. Mrs. Phillips was an avid volunteer at the Huntsville Hospital with over 15 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years...
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