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Julie Darlene Morgan

Julie Darlene Morgan

Oct 28, 2024

Julie Darlene Morgan, 58, of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully after a short illness on October 28, 2024. Julie was a devoted wife to Curtis Morgan for 38 wonderful years, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love and laughter. 

She was a proud mother to three children: Curtis Morgan, who is married to Jenny and is a father...

Ricky Earl Simpson

Ricky Earl Simpson

Nov 20, 2024

Ricky Earl Simpson, 65, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Ricky was born January 27, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Earl and Irene (Wright) Simpson. 

Ricky retired after many years of service as a truck driver for Carter Express.

Ricky will be remembered fondly by his family and friends as a lover of...

Frances E. Groh

Frances E. Groh

Nov 17, 2024

Frances E. Groh, 80, of West Milton, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born to Edward & Verna Cauley on October 19, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Walt Groh, Sr., and her son, Walt Groh, Jr.

Survived by her son, Chuck (Melissa) Groh;...

Nancy C. Ryan

Nancy C. Ryan

Nov 10, 2024

Nancy C. Ryan

Age 84, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born December 25, 1939 in Dayton to the late Wilmer & Ruth Rohler. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Dennis Ryan, in 2017.

Nancy was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and later...

Margaret Mable Murphy

Margaret Mable Murphy

Nov 9, 2024

MURPHY, Margaret Mable, age 87, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 in LaFollette, TN. She was born September 1, 1937 in Ivel, Kentucky to Willard & Tavia (Crum) Dillon. Margaret retired from Dayton Children’s Medical Center after 20 years of faithful service and was a former member of the Vandalia Christian Tabernacle. “Mama Mable” as she was known...

Timothy J. Harris

Timothy J. Harris

Nov 8, 2024

Timothy J. Harris, 81, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at Stonesprings of Vandalia. Tim was born on July 14, 1943 in Norwalk, Ohio. He was a semi truck mechanic. He also worked in computer programming, data processing and facility management at several banks including the National Bank of Kuwait. Tim was a deacon for 26 years...

Marlene Luther

Marlene Luther

Nov 7, 2024

LUTHER, Marlene, 87, of Vandalia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on Jan. 15, 1937. She was a member of the Salem Church of God. Marlene enjoyed working on crafts with her grandchildren and family time on weekends at Brookville Lake Resort. She enjoyed boating and played in a...

Virginia Jo Teague

Virginia Jo Teague

Nov 5, 2024

TEAGUE, Virginia Jo “Jo”, age 97, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 25, 1927 in Bryson, TN, to Fred & Dollie (Hamlet) Siler. Jo was a faithful Christian woman who truly was the definition of unwavering love. She was hard-working, loving, caring, welcoming,...

Wanda L. Hines

Wanda L. Hines

Nov 5, 2024

HINES, Wanda L., age 88 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 4, 1936 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late William T. & Maude L. (Fleenor) Roberts. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved nothing more than spending time with her family,...

Mary Alice Knauer

Mary Alice Knauer

Oct 31, 2024

KNAUER, Mary Alice, age 93 passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County following a brief illness. She was born August 2, 1931 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Frank and Ethel (Rice) Stover. Mary was a retired employee of The Ohio State University, and was a wealth of knowledge in all things trivia. She also...

Robert Burtner, Sr.

Robert Burtner, Sr.

Oct 30, 2024

Robert Edwin Burtner, age 79 years old, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on August 19, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, adopted as an infant by Elmer Edwin Burtner and Bonita A. (Engle) Burtner. He was a proud and long-time resident of Dayton, Ohio and a 1963 graduate of Fairview High School....

David P. Baker

David P. Baker

Oct 30, 2024

David P. Baker, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was born December 9, 1943, to Zane and Jo Ann Baker in Dayton, Ohio. David graduated from Wilber Wright High School, class of 1962 and Ohio University, class of 1966. He taught for 31 years at Dayton Public Schools. David was predeceased by his parents Zane...

David Leslie Rodgers

David Leslie Rodgers

Oct 27, 2024

David Leslie Rodgers

Age 81, of Butler Twp., passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home. David was born May 5, 1943 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Bernard Leslie & Dorothy Elizabeth (Carrington) Rodgers. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Atkins & Carole Cottle.

David was a dedicated member of the...

Iris E. Roland

Iris E. Roland

Oct 26, 2024

Iris E. Roland, 98, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was born to Walter & Hattie Adkins on October 28, 1925 in Gould City, Michigan. Iris was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Vandalia (now First Light Church) and enjoyed her grandkids. 

Preceded in death by her parents, Walter & Hattie Adkins; her beloved husband,...

David James Aycock

David James Aycock

Oct 24, 2024

David James Aycock

Age 77, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the hospice unit of the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born to Pete & Joyce Aycock on April 20, 1947 in Brewton, Alabama. David served our country with honor in the United States Army he was a decorated combat veteran...

James "Jim" M. Morgan

James "Jim" M. Morgan

Oct 20, 2024

James M. Morgan, 72, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. Jim was born to Robert & Ruth Morgan on August 15, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Beavercreek High School and was the owner/operator of Rugs to Riches Carpet Cleaning. Jim attended the Living Word Church and was an avid golfer & musician. Jimmy was in a...

Steven A. King

Steven A. King

Oct 18, 2024

Steven A. "Steve" King

Age 76 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital after a brief illness. Steve was born September 30, 1948 in Lima, Ohio, son of the late Charles & Margaret King. Steve attended St. Joseph school in Wapakoneta, and graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 1966. He joined the US Navy Reserves, where...

Charles E. Allen

Charles E. Allen

Oct 18, 2024

ALLEN, Charles E. “Charlie”, of Huber Heights, passed way Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on December 17, 1948 in West Liberty, KY, son of the late Richard & Lillie Mae Allen. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Enterprise Roofing. 

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Paul and Butch and...

Jeff C. Bishop

Jeff C. Bishop

Oct 16, 2024

BISHOP, Jeff C., age 71, of Vandalia passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital. Jeff was born June 11, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Guy and JoAnn Bishop. He was a 1971 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, earned his BA in Social Work from Wright State University He retired from Greater Dayton Premier Management.

Jeff...

Susan J. Sincerbeaux

Susan J. Sincerbeaux

Oct 15, 2024

Susan Huff Sincerbeaux, of Centerville, aged 79, passed away October 15, 2024. She was born June 11, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio. Sue attended the Vandalia Butler Schools, graduating in 1963, and received her B.S. in Education from The Ohio State University in 1967. She taught high school English for two years, the first in Puerto Rico for the U.S Navy...

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