Obituaries

Jul 15, 2020

Edith Boyce, age 91, of Englewood, Ohio, passed Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Edith was born to Willard and Edith Smith, April 04, 1929 in Portsmouth, Ohio. She married her lifelong love Alex Boyce, for 49 years before Alex passed. She gave birth to 3 children, Debbie, Tim, and Connie. She dedicated her life to the service of Christ, as...

Jul 14, 2020

Donald Gene Henger

June 29, 1957 – July 14, 2020

Donald Gene Henger, age 63, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday from health complications. He was the son of the late Norman Elwood and Betty Mae Henger.

Don was a family man at heart and raised three beautiful daughters with his wife...

Jul 11, 2020

Jack B. Smith, Age 93, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, July 12, at home with his family. He was born Jan 28, 1927 in Cleveland, VA to Carl B. & Edith (Rasnake) Smith. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie; sons, Steve Smith and Robert B. Smith; brothers, William B. and Carl B. (Pete) Smith. Jack was...

Jul 9, 2020

Brenda Jean Rice of Huber Heights Ohio unexpectedly passed away in her home on July 9, 2020 at the age of 60.  She was born December 1st, 1959 in Dayton Ohio to William and Mary Heizer.  Brenda is survived by her kids, David (Robin), Bronda (Charlie), Nicki (Bud), and Timothy (Shelby); her grandkids, Christopher, J.R., Adrienne, Shelbi, Gage E., ...

Jul 8, 2020

Elizabeth J. Gough

Age 95, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020. She was born August 23, 1924 in Dayton to the late Lee J. & Alma (Leeper) Hilgeford. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, David M. Gough, in 1984; son, Danny Gough;...

Jul 7, 2020

Elmer Ray Back

Age 87, of Trotwood, passed away July 7, 2020 at Friendship Village. Elmer was born November 17, 1932 in Jackson, Kentucky to the late William Edgar & Myrtle Lula (Nickell) Back. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Peggy Lou (King) Back in...

Jul 6, 2020

Donna Fay Brixey

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 25, 1941 in Dayton to the late James Lester & Floretta (Winterbotham) Brixey.

Donna retired from the former Winters Bank, later known as Bank One and now Chase Bank.

She is...

Jul 5, 2020

Daisy E. White-Sproat

"Tudy White"

Age 79 passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born December 23, 1940 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Everett H. & Mabel R. (Spencer) Rose.   Daisy touched many lives as a preschool teacher at Christian Life Center.

In addition to her...

Jul 4, 2020

Smith, Rudolph V. “Rudy” age 83 of Dayton, passed away Saturday July 4, 2020 at the Dunbar Health & Rehab Center following an illness.  Rudy was born February 26, 1937 in Clay County, KY son of the late Daugh & Mabel (Sizemore) Smith.  He was a 1956 graduate of Patterson Co-Op.  When he was younger Rudy enjoyed weightlifting and...

Jul 2, 2020

Vicki L. Zimmer-Peters (nee: King)

Age 76, a life-long resident of Vandalia, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Vicki was born September 5, 1943 in Dayton to the late Fenton B. & Esther E. (Gayer) King.

Vicki is survived by her loving husband of the past 21 years, Donald Kay Peters; two children, Dianne...

Jun 30, 2020

HAWK, Meigs Jr., age 83 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his residence.  Preceded in death by his wife, Jewel Hawk; sons, Jamie Hawk and Joe Siler; brothers, Arville, Cecil and Hoyt; and sisters, Martha & Gladys, Meigs is survived by his children, Jason Hawk, Mitch and Michelle Siler, all of Vandalia; grandchildren, Kali Leslie,...

Jun 27, 2020

Deborah Dawn Minix

Age 68, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Troy Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 18, 1952 in Dayton to the late Regle & Jeanne (Cotrel) Estep.

Deborah was an animal lover, especially dogs & cats and she enjoyed birdwatching. She was formerly employed by the...

Jun 25, 2020

Elizabeth R. Rifner

Betty Rifner

Age 86, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Heartland of Beavercreek. Betty was born February 11, 1934 in Dayton to the late Louis & Grace (Herel) Trushel. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Clair Rifner,...

Jun 23, 2020

WARNER, Roger K., age 89 of Vandalia passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Heartland of Beavercreek.  Roger is survived by his wife, Ruth and numerous other family and friends.  A public Graveside Service will be held to celebrate Roger's life at 1:00 pm, Friday, June 26 at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, 11890 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City, OH. ...

Jun 19, 2020

RAY, Loren E., age 87 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 19, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. Loren was born on July 31, 1932 in Olympia, Washington to the late Irven and Esther (French) Ray. Loren is survived by his wife of 59 years, June; 2 sons, Peter (Valorie), Eric (Amanda) and 3 grandchildren, Andrew, Addison, and Amelia. Loren...

Jun 19, 2020

John D. Miller

“Jack”

Age 86, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Upper Valley Medical Center – Hospice Unit in Troy. Jack was born May 27, 1934 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Paul K. & Dorothy (Zeyen) Miller. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death...

Jun 18, 2020

Janice Pocock Carrigan (Janie or Poke to her childhood and college friends) passed away June 18, 2020.   She was a tender, quick witted, talented, and fun lady who lived a long and full life.

Jan was born July 5, 1926 in Massillon, Ohio. Despite being raised during the Great Depression and World War II, she often shared...

Jun 18, 2020

RYHERD, Dwaine H., age 89, passed away at his home in Vandalia, Ohio on June 17, 2020.  Dwaine was born March 13, 1931 in Gamaliel, Kentucky to Edd Lewis and Iva (Proffitt) Ryherd.  He married Martha Suzanne (Sue) Anderson on March 9, 1956, and preceded him in death on February 25, 2013.  Dwaine is survived by his four sons,...

Jun 11, 2020

Joyce L. Musick

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Randall Residence in Tipp City. Joyce was born October 5, 1940 in Dayton to the late James & Dorothy (Schneider) McCabe. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Richard Musick in 2017; and...

Jun 9, 2020

Alex V. DeMarco

Age 84, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at the Englewood Grace Brethren Village. Alex was born July 9, 1935 in Paterson, New Jersey to the late Virgilio & Rose (Maletta) DeMarco. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony and William.

Alex...