Obituaries

Apr 13, 2018

Vandalia Police Chief Douglas L. Knight died unexpectedly Friday at the age of 67. He was born January 3, 1951 in Bellefontaine, OH, to Lawrence S. and Martha Ellen (Miller) Knight. Preceded in death by his father, Doug is survived by his wife of 40 years, Colleen (Sherry) Knight; his mother, Ellen of Loveland; 2 children, Stephen...

Apr 12, 2018

Larry L. Coleman

Age 72, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Brookhaven Nursing & Rehab Center. Larry was born April 29, 1945 in Dayton to the late Paul G. & Lola Lucille (Rasor) Coleman. In addition to his parents, Larry was also preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Vicki...

Apr 11, 2018

Barbara (Wojcik) Oliver age 79, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Friends Care Center in Yellow Springs, OH. She was born September 12, 1938 in Wheeling, WV to the late Henry and Helen (Gostyla) Wojcik.

Barbara is survived by her brother Chester and sister-in-law Barva Wojcik of Charleston, sister-in-law Martha Wojcik of Wheeling Island,...

Apr 10, 2018

Thomas A. “Tom” Beck

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Tom was born August 21, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa to the late Stanley & Coleta (Fosselman) Beck. In addition to his parents, Tom was also preceded in death by a sister, Kaye Washburn. Tom was a member...

Apr 9, 2018

POWERS, Elveta L., age 87 of Dayton, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at Brookdale of Englewood. She was born November 30, 1930 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Lucy Myers; husband, Mason J. Powers; son, Michael Powers, granddaughters, Lori Staley and Lee Ann Staley; and great-granddaughter, Lynnea Nicole (Staley) Dixon....

Apr 3, 2018

Doris G. Heis Age 94, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2018 in her home in Dayton, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 19, 1923 in Bellevue, Ohio to the late Myron Good and Ada (Decker) Good Wilson. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Apr 3, 2018

SHELTON, Wahneta M. age 94 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday April 3, 2018 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born November 7, 1923 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of the late Elvis & Edith (Ballinger) Davis. Wahneta enjoyed bowling, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles; 3 sisters Virginia Beam,...

Apr 1, 2018

Gerald L. Manns

Age 75, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018. He was born April 18, 1942 in Dayton to the late Hershel & Mary (Delker) Manns. Gerald is survived by three children, Frank Manns (Nicole), Tina Imber (Sean) & Richard Manns; three siblings, Loretta Manns, George Manns (Kelly) & Glenn Manns; four...

Mar 27, 2018

Melodie Barnett- Kinsley

Age 37, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at her home in Nobleboro, Maine. Melodie was born March 5, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio.

She is survived by her mother Wava Turner of Vandalia, Ohio; her father and stepmother, Anthony (Sheila) Barnett of Merritt Island, Florida; two daughters, Bailee Barnett and...

Mar 25, 2018

Jean Middleton

Age 89, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Jean was born June 18, 1928 in Wallins Creek, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Willard Middleton in 2001; sister, Louise Fisher; brother-in-law, Millard Middleton; and nephew, Richard Middleton. She is survived by her sister, Betty Middleton and...

Mar 19, 2018

E. Joan Denman

Age 86, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018, at The Hospice of Dayton. Joan was born January 5, 1932 in Covington, Ohio to the late Arthur & Ruth (Erwin) Adams. In addition to her parents, Joan was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Richard Denman,...

Mar 18, 2018

Joyce Hanauer

Age 71, of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital. Joyce was born December 27, 1946 in Dayton to the late Eugene & Thelma (Skidmore) McDaniel. In addition to her parents, Joyce was also preceded in death by one son, Jeff Sears; and a brother, James “Homer” McDaniel. Joyce...

Mar 14, 2018

BOHANNON, Kelly John (KJ), passed away peacefully March 14, 2018. KJ was born August 24, 2017 to Sydni Corrigan, Casey Bohannon and beloved big brothers Cason and Kye. Although KJ's life was a brief gift to his grateful family, he will be forever remembered for his infectious smile and laugh. He will be loved and missed by...

Mar 14, 2018

VANCE, James L. Jr., age 55, of Butler Twp. passed away Wednesday March 14, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born May 7, 1962 in Dayton, OH, son of James L. Sr. & Shirley (Crabtree) Vance. Jim was a 1980 graduate of West Milton High School and attended JVS. He retired from the Butler Township Service...

Mar 12, 2018

Judith Lynn Jenkins (nee: Henger)

Age 72, formerly of Vandalia, and more recently of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, at Grant Hospital in Columbus. Judith was born October 12, 1945 in Dayton to the late Harry C. & Martha R. (Brannum) Henger. In addition to her parents, Judith was also preceded in...

Mar 3, 2018

Mary A. McIntosh

Age 66, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, at The Hospice of Dayton. Mary was born January 10, 1952 in Dayton to the late John & Mary (Stoker) Helms. She is survived by her loving husband of the past 12 years, Jeffrey McIntosh; two daughters, Jessica Walls & Dawn Bryan;...

Mar 2, 2018

TINNEY, Betty L. age 91 of The Brookhaven community, formerly of Waynesville, passed away Friday March 2, 2018. She was born April 23, 1926 in Waynesville, OH daughter of the late Guy & Ollie (Bointnott) Routzahn. Betty was preceded in death by one brother Russell Routzahn and one sister Geneva Drummond. She is survived by 3 children...

Mar 1, 2018

Wilmer Lee “Butch” Wead

Age 82, of Tipp City (Monroe Twp.), passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. He was born May 18, 1935 in Vandalia to the late Arthur & Martha (Bigler) Wead. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five siblings, Frank, Carl, Ralph, Emma & Mable. Butch was...

Feb 28, 2018

Phyllis A. Farnham (nee: Grissom)

Age 53, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born February 22, 1965 in Dayton. Phyllis was a 1983 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother. She is survived by her loving husband, Forrest Farnham; children, Brittany (Farnham)...

Feb 22, 2018

ROSSBACH, Holly E., age 21, was born November 24, 1996 and passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Holly was a strong, giving, and caring young woman who loved all creatures, great and small. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed being outdoors. Holly was a 2015 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School...