Obituaries

Jun 25, 2024

Michael Alan Waymire, age 80, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Michael was born on December 27, 1943, to Roy and Dorothy (Riffle) Waymire.  Michael had many passions and interests. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life such as working puzzles, reading, listening to music, singing and watching sports, with baseball holding...

Jun 21, 2024

William Alexander Reese Age 74, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024. Bill was born April 2, 1950 and Gastonia county, North Carolina. To the late Freddie Leonard Reese Sr & Martha Louise (Lowery) Reese. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Freddie Leonard Reese Jr. His grandparents, Adell McClellan...

Jun 16, 2024

Denver Olin (Allen) Bryson, 

Age 87, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 12, 1936 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Charles Hule. Bryson and Myrtle (Newman) Runyon. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Carl Bryson, and by a grand-daughter-in-law, Octavia Kerr Bryson.

Denver proudly served...

Jun 13, 2024

 Patsy June Stewart

Age 82, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 13, 2024 (one day before her 83rd birthday). Patsy was born on June 14,1941, in Kingsport, Tennessee, daughter of the late Helen (Phillips) Shelton and William Shelton. 

Patsy dearly loved babies her whole life and was foster mother to many babies over...

Jun 8, 2024

LEWBER, Willadene, 81, of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was born to Elwood & Margaret Null on January 2, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio. Willadene was retired from Catlow Inc. and was a member of the Tipp City Eagles Aerie 2201. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliaries of VFW #4615, in Tipp City, and...

Jun 2, 2024

Delores Rose Lennartz passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 8, 1943 at Gibbons Hospital in Celina, Ohio, and was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril and Romilda Siefring, brother Richard Siefring, and brother-in-law Joseph Schmitmeyer. She is survived by her loving husband Robert, children Steven Lennartz (Janalee), Gregory...

May 31, 2024

Thomas W. Royse

Age 75, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. Tom was born May 8, 1949, in Dayton to the late Raymond & Sarah (Covington) Royse. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond (Jr.), Harold “Shorty” & Robbie Royse; and by his brothers-in-law,...

May 27, 2024

BOWLING, Roy H., 86, of Tipp City, passed away Monday May 27, 2024 at his home. He was born to Earl & Delia Bowling on June 15, 1937 in Big Creek, Kentucky, and was retired from the Pitney-Bowes Company. Preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Justin, granddaughter, Brionda, and his sister, Charlotte Gibson.

Survived by his best friend of 35...

May 26, 2024

Archie Vernon Barber, 

Age 91, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  He was born September 16, 1932 in Ravenswood, West Virginia to the late Arthur and Mary Matilda (Archer).  In addition to his parents, Archie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pauline and his eight siblings, sisters, Velma “Peggy” Sharp, Golda Casto and Delores...

May 22, 2024

Joseph Dean Mahaffy

Age 98, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Joe was born November 23, 1925 in Eaton (Ohio) to the late Lillian and Earl Mahaffy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha; his second wife, Dorthea; two brothers, Paul and Elmer; and by...

May 19, 2024

James W. Summitt, age 84 of Vandalia, Ohio, returned to his Heavenly Home on the morning of Sunday, May 19, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 60+ years, Patricia (Cox) Summitt; his son, scOtt summitt; his daughter, Michelle (Summitt) Joiner; his grandson, Logan Joiner and his wife Brianna (Longworth) Joiner; his sister, Frances (Summitt) Vance of Anderson, Indiana: his...

May 17, 2024

Linda Kay Jones, 75, of Englewood, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024. She was born April 9, 1949, the daughter of the late Curtis E. Chandler and Wanda (Cornwell) Chandler, in Dayton, Ohio. Linda graduated from Northridge High School in 1967 and retired from Northridge Local Schools (Bus Driver) after 30 years of dedicated...

May 13, 2024

Evelyn R. Sweeney, 84, of Dayton, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. She was born to the late Melvin Henry & Margaret Evelyn Obley on October 19, 1939 in Hays, Kansas. Evelyn was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church where she was in the church choir. She was also a member of the Dayton Ohio Bicycle...

May 12, 2024

Sharon M. Hays (Bennett)

Born September 10, 1948, of Dayton, Ohio daughter of William and Odessa Bennett passed away quietly, peacefully, and gracefully surrounded by “Her Girls” and her beloved furry companion Baxter on Mother’s Day May 12, 2024.

She dedicated her life to being a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  A fierce “Protector” of...

May 11, 2024

RYAN, Dick W., 71, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born to Warren & Kathryn Ryan on Dec. 5, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio. Dick served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a graduate of Belmont High School and the International School of Broadcasting. Dick was a musician that had...

May 11, 2024

TUCKER, Paul, age 87, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024.  He was born February 22, 1937 in Lenoir City, TN, son of the late Herbert and Bonnie (Benton) Tucker.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Joyce V. Tucker, his parents; sister, Betty Ann (Gerald) Hensley of Lenoir...

May 10, 2024

WILSON, Hazel Lynn, infant daughter of Ben and Rachael (Whisman) Wilson, gained her precious angel wings Friday, May 10, 2024.   Hazel was both sweet and sassy and had the prettiest blue eyes and softest brown hair.  She was the “big sister” to Kohen, with whom she shared a true “twin connection.”   Hazel was truly loved by her mom and...

May 8, 2024

Robert “Bob” A. Royse, 81, of Butler Township, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at his home. He was born to Raymond & Sarah Royse on November 6, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. Bob was a graduate of Tipp City High School in 1960 and retired from General Motors (Delphi Moraine) after 30 years of service. He attended...

May 6, 2024

Joseph Franklin Green, 70, of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away May 6, 2024. Joe was born in Winchester, Kentucky and survived by Nancy Green, his children, Andrew (Andrea), Allison Boeing (Nick) and 6 grandchildren, Oliver, Pippa, Vera, Calvin, Theodore and Genevieve. Also survived by sister, Judy Fox, brother, Jeff Green and loving nephews, Anthony, Timothy and Roger. Joe...

May 5, 2024

Alba J. Hurlbut

Alba has ascended to the afterlife on May 5, 2024 where he is now with his son, parents, sister and brothers. He was born July 7, 1934 in Burlington, Vermont.

He graduated with three master’s degrees: Aeronautical Engineering (2nd in his class), Physical Engineering (1st in his class) and a teaching degree....