Obituaries

Nov 10, 2021

Eunice Ann DeHays

Age 85 of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, November 5th, 2021. She was born in Dayton, OH on March 29, 1936. Eunice was a devoted wife of 67 years to Ronald A. DeHays, an amazing mother of Ronald L. DeHays, Donald A. DeHays (deceased), Lisa Young and grandmother of 6  and 1 great grandchild....

Nov 9, 2021

Robert L. “Bob” Jackson

Age 86, of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at The Hospice of Dayton. Bob was born May 12, 1935 in Butler Twp to the late John D. & Florence (Lodge) Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, James Jackson; and his son-in-law,...

Nov 6, 2021

HIGGINS, Jeffrey Noel, 61, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. He was born to Charles & Glenna Higgins on Dec. 26, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio. Jeffrey was a member of several Masonic Lodges and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a loving and compassionate father, son, friend, and community member. He was kind-hearted to all...

Nov 4, 2021

LEE, Vickie S., 76, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born to Vincent & Helen Klopfenstein on Apr. 12, 1945 in Bryan, Ohio. Vickie was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vandalia, and the United Commercial Travelers.

Preceded in death by...

Nov 4, 2021

KISTLER, Ruth A., age 65 of Butler Twp., passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  Ruth was born November 10, 1955 in Greenville, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel (Fitzwater) Parmenter.  She was an active member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia.

Ruth was an avid gardener and enjoyed creating a...

Nov 1, 2021

BOWDEN, Rex B., age 59 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.  He was born July 2, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Ted & Patricia (Thomas) Bowden.  Rex was a 1980 graduate of Vandalia-Butler.  Rex lived life to the fullest, was adventurous, witty and had a wonderful sense of humor.  He spent...

Nov 1, 2021

Ruby Faye Wagner

Age 89, of Butler Twp., passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. Ruby was born March 20, 1932 in Clay City, Kentucky to the late David & Vera (Brown) Lawson.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Harold S. Wagner, Jr, in...

Oct 30, 2021

Phyllis Ann Grady was called to heaven on October 30th, 2021. Born September 13th, 1934 in Redkey, Indiana to Clyde and Marrietta Chenoweth, Phyllis has traveled across six continents with her late husband, Michael Grady, and, after his untimely death, crossed the seventh continent off their list for them both.

A woman of...

Oct 28, 2021

Darlene L. Thomas

Age 74, of Vandalia, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Miami County Hospice Inpatient Unit. Darlene was born July 16, 1947 in Dayton to the late Lester “Lucky” & Esther L. (Neu) Trump. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Trump.

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Oct 27, 2021

Ronnie C. Osborne

Age 75, of Tipp City (Bethel Twp.), passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Ronnie was born June 28, 1946 in Bypro, KY to the late Robert & Minnie Bell (Johnson) Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers & one sister.

Oct 21, 2021

YOUNG, Daniel J., “Dan”, age 68 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center.  Dan was born August 31, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Harold and Nellie (Tharp) Young.  He was a self-employed dental technician, enjoyed fishing and sharing his deep love of and passion for Disney with his family.   Preceded in...

Oct 21, 2021

MILLER, Candy E., age 73, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021.  She was born February 13, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana, daughter of the late Royden and Helen Cox.  Preceded in death by her sister, Judy Pickering, Candy is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jerry Miller; children, Trista Krock (Christopher Bowles), Denice Ziebold (Richard), Douglas Miller...

Oct 18, 2021

Ruby B. Krempasky, age 90, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021.  Ruby was born June 11, 1931 in Kearny, New Jersey, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Bowman) Bremner.  Ruby moved to the Jersey Shore in 1956 and called Neptune, New Jersey her home for nearly 50 years.  She worked for 20 years as the cafeteria manager at...

Oct 13, 2021

Bradley Eugene Shiveley

Age 48, of West Milton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital.

Bradley was born March 31, 1973 in Dayton to Donald & Jeannie (Bruin) Shiveley.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Bradley is survived by his mother; sister, Tania Derrick...

Oct 12, 2021

GABBARD, Joseph “Britt”, age 57 of Vandalia, passed away October 12, 2021 after a brave battle with ALS.  Britt was born May 24, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Charles and Karen (Myers) Gabbard.  He was a 1982 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, served his country in the U.S. Army from 1984-1988.  Britt was part of the 3rd Ranger...

Oct 11, 2021

BOSTWICK, Karen K., age 57 of Dayton, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital.   She was born January 16, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio.  Karen was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Murlin Heights and was an employee of Millat Industries.

Preceded in death by her father, Robert Severt, mother and step-father, Dorothy...

Oct 7, 2021

Betty Jean Tays

Age 79, of Butler Twp., passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital. Betty Jean was born September 17, 1942 in Greenville, TN to the late Walter Rome & Florence Elizabeth (Babb) Dixon. In addition to her parents, Betty Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, James...

Oct 6, 2021

Doris Mae Ping

Age 93, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Hearth & Home of Vandalia. Doris was born May 18, 1928 in Dayton to the late James W. & Elsie (Hubble) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, James W. Ping, in...

Oct 5, 2021

Mary L. Highfield-Beatty (nee: Ritz)

Age 97, passed away peacefully at Friendship Village on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Mary was born July 22, 1924 in Dayton to the late Carl & Louise (Breisch) Ritz.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Arthur Beatty, in...

Oct 3, 2021

DAVIS, Sue E., age 78, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at her residence.   Sue was born August 25, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert & Laura (Steinbock) Williams.   Sue was a beautiful, simple lady who loved traveling, decorating her home, and spending time with her grandchildren.   At one time, Sue proudly owned and...