Obituaries

Jul 13, 2021

BETTY ANN ARDEN

Age 92, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Stonespring of Vandalia Nursing

Home. Betty was born April 17, 1929 to her parents Alonzo & Margaret (Cones) Walters. She

was preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond Arden Sr. (72 years of marriage), son,

Raymond...

Jul 12, 2021

Bernard Wayne Anderson, affectionately known to most as “Wayne”.  Born to the late Melvin Anderson and Winifred Anderson in Kingston, Ontario Canada on the 7th of March, 1944.  Wayne, formally of Dayton, Ohio lived a life of wonder.  Wayne wandered this Earth searching for fun and contentment.  Wayne loved a good time and you knew if you...

Jul 9, 2021

MIDDLETON, Doris, age 89, of Brookville, formerly of Vandalia, passed away peacefully Friday, July 9, 2021.   She was born March 12, 1932 in Fall Branch, Tennessee, the only child of the late Paul M. & Ellen N. Carroll.   Doris was passionate about her faith and equally as passionate about her family.  Preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev....

Jul 8, 2021

FRALEY, Joyce I., age 91 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Carriage Inn of Dayton.  Joyce was born June 5, 1930, in Sciotoville, Ohio, daughter of the late Fred & Josephine (Brown) Lang.  She was an amazing cook who loved spending time in the kitchen.  She was especially proud of her famous Christmas cookies that she...

Jul 8, 2021

Richard Leonard Collins

Age 85, passed away on July 8, 2021.  Richard was born on February 1, 1936, in Springfield, Ohio.  He was raised in Springfield and attended The University of Dayton.  He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army.  He retired after 31 years of service from Delco Moraine in Dayton, Ohio.  He was a member...

Jul 3, 2021

John Lewis Stiffler, Jr.

Age 79, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Brookhaven Nursing & Rehab Center. John was born May 2, 1942 in Fairborn, Ohio to the late John Lewis (Sr.) & Gladys Irene (Godfrey) Stiffler.

John is survived by his loving wife of the past 58 years, Sarah Frances “Fran” (Fyffe) Stiffler;...

Jun 29, 2021

PIERCEY, James Warren, 88, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born to James & Zora Piercey on April 29, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. Warren graduated from Vandalia Butler High School.   He retired as the vice president of Metro Tool & Die and was a former owner of Kemp Tool. Warren was a member...

Jun 29, 2021

CARTER-RICE, Mary A., age 88 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her residence.  She was born May 3, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late James W. & Hettie Marie (Collinsworth) Irby.  Mary was a member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple and the Christian Women’s group.  She also enjoyed gardening and traveling.

Preceded...

Jun 28, 2021

Michael J. Lentz

Passed away peacefully at Hearth and Home of Vandalia on Monday, June 28, 2021.

Born March 1, 1958, he was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Lentz; mother, Joan Sloan Lentz; and brother-in-law, Richard Maclean.

Mike graduated from Chaminade Julienne High School and obtained his Associate Degree of Applied...

Jun 21, 2021

KOGER, Billy Joe, Sr., 67, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born to the late Herman Koger & Delores Combs on May 25, 1954 in Frenchburg, Kentucky. Billy was a life long motorcycle enthusiast. Now that you’re free, ride free.

Survived by his beloved wife of 38 years,...

Jun 16, 2021

BARNEY, Marcelline R., age 95 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family.  She was born April 8, 1926 in Niagara, WI, daughter of the late Joseph & Anna (Normand) Goudreau.  Marcelline was a 1947 graduate of the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Joliet, IL, where she and her classmates...

Jun 8, 2021

STIFFLER, James R., 81, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born to the late George & Helen Stiffler on April 25, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. James was a member of the New Lebanon Church of the Nazarene and was a supervisor at the Pennington Bread Company for many years. His passion in life...

Jun 7, 2021

Nancy Kay Harris

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. Born in Brookville, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Howard Landis and Ruby Spitler. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wayne. Nancy was a devout Christian and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She regularly...

Jun 1, 2021

EAST, Gene E., 91, departed on June 1, 2021 at Kettering Network Hospital, Troy, Ohio. He has been a resident at Randall Residence since March 21, 2018. He was born to Kenneth & Ellen East in Lima, OH on August 17, 1929. Gene was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was the owner of S...

May 28, 2021

Robert Edwards Berry, Jr.

Age 84, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at his home. Robert was born March 22, 1937, in Cynthiana, Kentucky to the late Robert E. & Mildred (Allen) Berry, Sr.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and worked in computer services. Bob was also...

May 27, 2021

GILLIAT (Southwood), Bettye A., age 85, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Grandview Hospital.  Bettye was born December 10, 1935 in Jackson, Kentucky, daughter of the late Sam and Fairlena Smith.  Bettye was a retired employee of General Motors and was a member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple.  Following her retirement, Bettye was thrilled to be...

May 23, 2021

SWAFFORD, Allen L., age 65 of Troy, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his home.   He was born August 17, 1955 in Monterey, TN, son of Al and Mildred “Lucy” (Matheney) Swafford.  Allen faithfully loved and served the Lord and was a member of the Tipp City Church of the Nazarene.  He was Owner of Swafford Construction...

May 17, 2021

ARROWOOD, Adah Louella (Spurlock), by God's Sovereign Grace, Mrs. Arrowood of Huber Heights, Ohio departed this world May 17, 2021 after a long, year and half battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Frank Arrowood, daughter Danita Arrowood of Butler Twp. OH, three grandchildren Cyndi (Means) and her husband Jesse Swafford and their four children,...

May 16, 2021

Mary Frances “Fran" Gillespie

Age 93, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at The Lantern of Madison. Fran was born June 5, 1927, in Quinlan Texas to William Thomas O’Hara and Mary Elizabeth Ramsey O’Hara. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, Charles "Chuck" Gillespie, mother, father, brother Herman, and...

May 15, 2021

HERMAN, Beatrice Ann, 88, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was born to Earl & Estelle Sloan on May 1, 1933 in Lakeview, Ohio. Beatrice was a devout member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia. Her passions were her family, her puppy dogs and flowers. Preceded in death by the father of her...