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John Edward Adams

John Edward Adams

Jul 28, 2024

John Edward Adams

John Edward Adams passed away July 28, 2024. He was born to Luther Marshall Adams and Sylvia Zella Osborn Adams on September 24, 1932, in Normantown, West Virginia. John is survived by his wife of 71 years. He married Florence Imogene Adams (Jean) on July 4, 1953 in Carter County Kentucky.

Mr. Adams is also survived by his 7...

Brett A. Marcum

Brett A. Marcum

Jul 26, 2024

MARCUM, Brett A., 47, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at his home. He was born to James & Cynthia Marcum on March 10, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia. Survived by his father, James and his brothers Todd & Scott Marcum. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family....

Arlene C. Royce

Arlene C. Royce

Jul 25, 2024

ROYCE, Arlene C., age 70, of Butler Twp., passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024. Arlene was born June 19, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Curtis and Iona (Campbell) Royce. She was a proud 1972 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and was known to all in the school community as the “Reunion Queen.” Arlene worked for her brother...

Martha J. Kegley

Martha J. Kegley

Jul 25, 2024

KEGLEY, Martha J., 97, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at her home. She was born to Charles Jacob & Anna Marie Gschwender on Feb. 10, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio. Martha was retired from Dayton Public Schools with over 20 years of service. She was a member of the Christian Life Center. Preceded in death by her husband...

Douglas D. Spreher, Jr.

Douglas D. Spreher, Jr.

Jul 22, 2024

SPREHER, Douglas Jr., closed his eyes and woke up in Heaven on July 22, 2024. He was born to his proud parents, Doug, Sr. and Jean (Harris) Spreher on June 1, 1967. He was a 1985 graduate of Northridge High School. He earned dual Bachelor’s Degrees in mathematics and history at the University of Montevallo. 

Doug enjoyed his life to the...

Joeanna Hancock

Joeanna Hancock

Jul 22, 2024

HANCOCK, Joeanna Kidwell, age 92 of Butler Township, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born at home on June 10, 1932 in Versailles, Missouri to the late David and Pearl Kidwell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Hancock and 2 brothers, Robert and David Kidwell. She is survived by 2 daughters, Karen (Keith) Furlong...

Barbara A. Smith

Barbara A. Smith

Jul 19, 2024

SMITH, Barbara A., 88, of Kettering, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at her home. She was born to Robert & Ruth Morgan on Nov. 22, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio. Barbara was a member of the Living Word Church where she volunteered at the Dayton Dream Center. She was retired from the former PTI on Stop Eight Rd. with over...

Ann Marie Flory

Ann Marie Flory

Jul 17, 2024

FLORY, Ann Marie, aged 78 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 with her family by her side. Ann was born May 15, 1946 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul and Mildred (Lucas) Wagner. She was a 1964 graduate of Akron Buchtel High School and went on to earn a RN degree from the Springfield Community Hospital...

Donald D. Leach

Donald D. Leach

Jul 17, 2024

Leach, Donald D.

Born October 4, 1933, in Wellston, OH, he went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2024. Don was preceded to Heaven by his parents Harold and Iva, his wife of 57 years Louise, infant daughter Kelly Louise, and five siblings. He is survived by 2 sons, Robert Stephen and Andrew Scott: Missy Godsey, Gannon Godsey...

Opal M. Gibson

Opal M. Gibson

Jul 16, 2024

Gibson, Opal M., age 86 Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born July 6, 1938 in Blackwater, Virginia, daughter of the late Johnie H. & Virgie M. (Vaughan) Bledsoe.

In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Gibson. Survived by daughters Lori Gilbert (Douglas) of Kentucky and...

Susan Maye Tomlinson

Susan Maye Tomlinson

Jul 16, 2024

Susan Maye Tomlinson

Age 77, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at The Hospice of Dayton. Susan was born September 25, 1946 in Hillsdale, Michigan to the late Thomas & Johann (Jacobs) Cosby. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Dane Tomlinson, Sr. in 2006; two children, Bruce Dane Tomlinson, Jr....

Jerry Marsh, Sr.

Jerry Marsh, Sr.

Jul 15, 2024

Jerry Marsh, Sr., 76, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home. He was born to Charles & Irene Marsh on November 9, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. Jerry was preceded in death by parents, his son Jerry, Jr., and 3 siblings, Edna, Charlie & Kathy. Survived by 2 sons, Scott & Keith Marsh; daughter, Susan Blair; sister,...

Dennis E. Burns, Sr.

Dennis E. Burns, Sr.

Jul 15, 2024

Dennis Edwin Burns, Sr., 86, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home. He was born to Charles & Vivian Burns on January 12, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio. Dennis was a life member of the Sons of AMVETS #99 & Sons of the American Legion #668. He was retired from ARA/Aramark after over 35 years of...

Dona Lou Erickson

Dona Lou Erickson

Jul 14, 2024

Dona Lou Erickson, 73, of Bellbrook, formerly of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, passed away Sunday July 14, 2024. She was born to Elden Walter & Esta Lou (Fannin) Bowling on December 14, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated Sandy Hook High School. Dona worked in data processing with Cassano’s Pizza and later managed the Continental Flower Shop. 

Dona is survived by her...

Jessica Marie Lawson (Ramsey)

Jessica Marie Lawson (Ramsey)

Jul 14, 2024

Jessica Lawson

7-18-1977 to 7-14-2024 

Jessica Lawson passed away Sunday from a battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends and had peace in her heart. Jessica was an amazingly strong, selfless woman who loved fiercely and always went out of her way to help others. She was an extremely loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved to garden...

Joy Ann Tyree

Joy Ann Tyree

Jul 5, 2024

Joy Ann Tyree, 88, of West Milton, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at her home. She was born to Ray & Edna Syx on November 6, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio. Joy was a life member of VFW Post #6560 & American Legion Post #746 Ladies Auxiliaries. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard H....

Dale E. Epard

Dale E. Epard

Jul 4, 2024

Dale E. Epard

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. Dale was born September 17, 1944 in Vandalia, Ohio to Leon M. & Marcella (Osborn) Epard. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Kay Ray in 2012; stepmother, Paula Epard; son, Frankie Ray; daughter, Nancy Walton; brother, Robert Epard; and...

Colleen Joanne Galloway

Colleen Joanne Galloway

Jun 29, 2024

Colleen Joanne Galloway

Age 63, of Butler Twp., passed away at her home on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Colleen was born August 24, 1960 in Ottawa, Illinois to Owen and Jane (Melton) Murray. Colleen was preceded in death by her father.

Colleen was a graphic designer and artist having earned her Bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University.

Colleen is survived by her husband...

David R. Seitz

David R. Seitz

Jun 27, 2024

David R. Seitz, 78, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born to Robert & Ruth Seitz on June 16, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. David graduated from Vandalia Butler High School and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton and followed by a master’s degree. He enjoyed a successful career as a master engineer and...

Ron McMillan

Ron McMillan

Jun 27, 2024

Ronald (Ron) McMillan

Age 70, of Vandalia Ohio passed away on June 27, 2024. Ron was born August 19, 1953 in Wilmington, Ohio to Wanda and Herman McMillan. He was a hardworking man who retired from the operating engineers after 35 years. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda and Herman.

He is survived by his life partner, Chantrell Webb,...

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