Obituaries

Joyce Hanauer

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...

Kelly John "KJ" Bohannon

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...

James L. Vance, Jr

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...

Judith Lynn Jenkins

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...

Mary A. McIntosh

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;...

Betty L. Tinney

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...

Wilmer Lee "Butch" Wead

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...

Phyllis A. Farnham

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)...

Holly E. Rossbach

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...

Alcie Mae Smith

Feb 19, 2018

Alcie Mae Smith Age 86 of Springboro, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Sycamore Medical Center. Alcie was born in Spencer, West Virginia to Guy C. Blosser and Ruth M. Ferrell on April 18, 1931. She married the love of her life Charles L. Smith (Smitty) on December 25th, 1948 who preceded her in death in 1998....

Jean Sengl

Feb 16, 2018

Jean Sengl

Age 91, of Butler Twp. and formerly of Decherd, TN, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Jean was born January 19, 1927 in Capshaw, Alabama to the late James Bishop & Dicie Mae (Lynch) Lloyd. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband...

Richard R. Wells

Feb 14, 2018

Richard R. Wells

Age 77, of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at his home after an extended illness. Richard was born February 15, 1940 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Chris & Louise (Tennis) Wells. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremy Lloyd; and...

Jacob Spencer Williams

Feb 14, 2018

Jacob S. Williams Age 33, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Grandview Hospital. He was born February 12, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. Jacob was a 2004 graduate of Northmont High School. He enjoyed playing soccer, video games and skateboarding. Jacob is survived by his mother, Deborah Curry & her husband, Robert Curry...

Carol S. "Susie" Collins

Feb 13, 2018

Carol S. “Susie” Collins

Age 68, of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at her home. Susie was born February 15, 1949 in Wilmington, Ohio. She is survived by her parents, Janet & Joseph Fournier; two daughters, Jara Collins (Chad Barnett) and Melissa Daniels (Robert); siblings, John Ames (Joy), Lucinda Ames, Renee O’Ryan...

Beverly J. Gatton

Feb 13, 2018

GATTON, Beverly J. age 91 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday February 13, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born December 9, 1926 in Detroit, MI daughter of the late Charles & Inez (Smith) Gaylor. Bev was a longtime swim instructor in the Vandalia area. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Gatton in...

Melba Sue Fyffe

Feb 12, 2018

Melba Sue Fyffe

Age 80, of Butler Twp., passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born August 18, 1937 in Monterey, TN to the late John & Lola (Matthews) Higdon. Melba is survived by her loving husband of the past 53 years, Joe Fyffe; son, Mark Fyffe; siblings, John, Donald,...

Norma J. Piercey

Feb 7, 2018

Norma Jane Piercey

Age 83, of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Norma was born February 6, 1935 in Butler Twp. (on the farmland that is now Forest Hills Memorial Gardens), to the late Karl & Gertrude (Balzer) Zimmer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother,...

Carl V. Jones

Feb 5, 2018

Carl V. Jones

Age 84, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born April 13, 1933 in Hamilton County, Ohio to the late Barney & Martha (Fields) Jones. He is the owner of Carl’s Diesel Service and he retired from McCauley Aircraft as a Mechanical Engineer. His hobbies...

Ricky W. Rice

Jan 26, 2018

Ricky W. Rice

Age 59, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed on to an everlasting life with the Lord the morning of January 26, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born September 11, 1958 in Frankfort, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother and two sisters. He is survived...

Robert E. "Bob" Townsend

Jan 23, 2018

Robert E. (Bob) Townsend

Age 72 of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018, after a brief illness at Upper Valley Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 15, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio, son of the late Francis and Mary Janice (Gorsuch) Townsend. Bob was a member of St. John...