Obituaries

Sep 25, 2024

Huxley David Payne, infant son of Amber Lynn Hager and Zackery David Payne, Entered into the Arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Kettering Health Network – Main Campus, surrounded by his loving family.

Preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents Jerry Gillaugh, Radia & Jim Vest, paternal great grandparents Jean Combs,...

Sep 23, 2024

Jamie Kay Herzog – Hawk, age 55 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Kettering Health Network – Main Campus, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 9, 1969, in Greenville, South Carolina, the daughter of the late James & Carolyn (Hopkins) Herzog. Jamie loved spending time...

Sep 21, 2024

Laralene Kuhn, age 80 of New Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 17, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lawrence & Doris (Ennis) Kolb.

Mrs. Kuhn was a retired employee of Kroger with over 30 years...

Sep 19, 2024

Betty Jo Holbrook, age 81 of Germantown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 27, 1943, in Pardee, VA, the daughter of the late Frank & Lola (West) Rogers.

Mrs. Holbrook was a member of the Victory Hill Baptist Church in...

Sep 17, 2024

Shirley Ann Kincaid, age 91 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Kettering Health Network – Main Campus, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 5, 1933, the daughter of the late Robert Nelson "R.N" and Martha Jane (Coffee) Stapleton.

Mrs. Kincaid was the Owner...

Sep 17, 2024

Catherine L. Wilson, age 87 of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born on October 7, 1936, in Dayton, Ohio.

Catherine attended the Belmont Church of the Open Bible, and she loved her cats "Pojoe" and "Bobby".

Preceded...

Sep 16, 2024

Jack Hopkins, age 92 of Middletown, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Majestic Care Assisted Living Center in Middletown. He was born on June 6, 1932, in Seaman, Ohio, the son of the late Charlie & Mattie (Sweeney) Hopkins.

Mr. Hopkins honorably served his country in the U.S....

Sep 9, 2024

Bradley "Brad" Rice, Sr., age 72 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 21, 1951, in Hazard, KY, the son of the late Willie Mae (Wright) and Willie Rice.

Bradley was a retired employee of General Motors with 36...

Sep 7, 2024

Ruth M. Roberts, age 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Bethany Lutheran Village, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 10, 1941, in Beaumont, PA, the daughter of the late Frances (Weaver) and Glen Clark.

Mrs. Roberts was a retired employee of the West...

Sep 4, 2024

Mary Ruby Jewel Kohler, age 95 of Terre Haute, Indiana, formerly of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Westminster Village Terre Haute, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 17, 1929, in Thorn Hill, TN, the daughter of the late Amanda (Brooks) and James V. "Val" Greene.

She...

Aug 31, 2024

Rosa L. Cox, age 86 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Astoria Health & Rehab Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 01, 1938, in Whitley Co., KY, the daughter of the late Lillard & Julia (Floyd) Alsip.

Preceded in death by her husband...

Aug 30, 2024

Larry Clay Essig, Jr., age 50 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024. He was born on February 5, 1974, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Lois Jean (Brogan) Cummings on October 27, 2018, and by his father Herbert Slone, September 6, 2021.

Larry was a former employee of Lahm...

Aug 21, 2024

Howard Thomas "Tom" Terry, age 87 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. He was born on February 17, 1937, in Braymer, Missouri, the son of the late Mary Belle (Thomas) & Howard Terry.

Mr. Terry honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy retiring as...

Aug 16, 2024

Dr. L. Bernard "Bernie" Rose, DDS, age 83 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 15, 1941, in Canton, Kentucky, the son of the late Alfred C. & Reva B. (Taylor) Rose.

Bernie honorably served his...

Aug 8, 2024

Ruby N. Justice, age 87 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1937, in Bluefield, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Fitzhue Lee & Ettie Alice (Kidd) Hoops.

She was a long-time employee of Bank One (Chase), and was a member of the O.E.S....

Aug 7, 2024

Emerald Marie Clark, age 24 of West Carrollton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 8, 2000, in Kettering, Ohio, the daughter of Lance & Jennifer (Switzer) Clark.

Emerald was a former Hostess & Waitress for the Chop House and Firebirds Wood...

Aug 5, 2024

Marjorie J. Zechar, age 92 of Centerville, formerly of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the St. Leonard CHI Living Community, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 18, 1931, in Moraine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Marie Naylor and Lloyd Alexander. Mrs. Zechar attended the Kettering...

Aug 2, 2024

Joseph C. "Joe" Adkins, age 65 of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Jacquelyn "Jackie" (Duncan) Bowman and Richard Adkins.

Joe was the former owner and operator of...

Aug 2, 2024

Estes Darrell Graham, age 76 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 7, 1948, in Braeholm, West Virginia, the son of the late Namon and Ruie (Lawrence) Graham.

Darrell honorably served his country in the U.S....

Aug 2, 2024

JoAnn Caupp, age 81 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 20, 1943, Monterey, TN, the daughter of the late Joe G. & Deane (Randolph) Thompson.

Preceded in death by her husband Eugene Caupp, her son Tony...