Obituaries

Jun 22, 2017

Charles W. “Chuck” Gillespie

Age 96, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Miami Valley Hospital. Chuck was born July 2, 1920 in Van Wert, Ohio to Don & Crystal (Powell) Gillespie. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and brothers John and Eldon “Eddie”.

Chuck attended Ball State...

Jun 22, 2017

JOHNSON, Helen J.

Jun 18, 2017

Carolyn (Mamaw) Patterson, age 82, of Vandalia Ohio passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2017. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 27, 1935. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Clara T. Thornsburg and Joseph H. Bertholf; husband, Herbert E. Patterson, sisters, Juanita Horner and Elizabeth Ayers, and brother, George Pappas.

Jun 18, 2017

James R. “Rick” Miller

Age 62, of Troy, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at his home. Rick was born April 24, 1955 in Dayton to James H. & Marjorie A. (Pearson) Miller. He was preceded in death by his father; grandmother, Grace Pearson; mother-in-law, Gladys Evans; and step-father, William Halstead. Rick was a member...

Jun 15, 2017

MATHIS, Norman age 83 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was born April 4, 1934 in Pikeville, TN, son of the late George Dewey & Elsie Brown Mathis. Norman was a retired employee of General Motors – Inland Division, a member of the Vandalia Masonic Lodge #742 F&AM, and an avid Cincinnati...

Jun 15, 2017

Patsy J. Mabelitini

Age 82, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. She was born July 28, 1934 in Dayton to the late Woodrow H. & Mary E. (Kirchner) Rettig. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, John Rettig. Patsy retired from Riverside Nursing Center as Admissions...

Jun 7, 2017

Phillips, Beverly A , age 80 of Vandalia passed away Wednesday, June 7th at Hospice of Dayton. A loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her mother Louise Staup, father Fred Wells, step-father, John Staup, and her siblings, Phyllis Combs, Shirley Thomas, Robert Wells, Johnny Staup, Donald Staup, Delbert Staup, Jaunita Miller,...

Jun 3, 2017

ASKINS, E. Mavis, age 96 of Vandalia passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born January 31, 1921 in Morgan Co., KY, daughter of the late Jessie & Ida (Back) Craft. Mavis was preceded in death by her husband, Archie F. Askins; 1 brother, Herbert Craft; and 2 sisters, Edith Manning &...

Jun 2, 2017

Kash Swiger Age 75, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017. Kash was born July 14, 1941 in Wolfe County, KY to the late Herbert & Rosa Lee (Campbell) Swiger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Herbert Jr., Glenwood, Paul & Elizabeth Jane. He is survived by his loving...

May 31, 2017

Robert E. “Gene” Gregory

Age 74, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday; May 31, 2017. He was born December 26, 1942 in Salt Lick, KY to the late William F. & Henrietta (Royse) Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll & Clinton; and two sisters, Elizabeth &...

May 31, 2017

David Nickels Age 85 of Dayton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at The Oaks of West Kettering. David was born April 10, 1932 in Oppy, KY son of the late Sam & Dixie (Duncan) Nickels. He was a USMC Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a retired employee of Harris...

May 30, 2017

Lois E. Haws

May 28, 2017

RODERER, Thomas A ., age 75 of Butler Twp., passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017. He was born November 3, 1941 in Dayton, OH, son of the late George & Nellie Roderer. He was a graduate of Campion High School in WI and was a 1963 graduate of the University of Dayton. Thomas was the...

May 28, 2017

Cynthia L. Whittaker

Age 65, of Englewood, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Kettering Medical Center. Cynthia was born April 27, 1952 in Dayton to Emmette & Madge (Rockey) Hunt. She was preceded in death by her mother and by a sister, Wendy Jean Hunt. Cynthia worked as a Registered Nurse at Grandview Hospital...

May 26, 2017

Brian A. Cheatwood

Age 28, of Butler Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 26, 2017. He was born April 19, 1989 in Dayton to Richard A. & Ingrid C. (Donaldson) Cheatwood. Brian was preceded in death by his father. He will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul who liked to tinker, bicycle...

May 23, 2017

Mary Evelyn Gentry

Age 85, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at The Hospice of Dayton. Mary (Jo) was born October 6, 1931 in Cookeville, TN to the late Ether & Edna (Clouse) Montgomery. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, HP Gentry (who passed in 2008) whom she...

May 21, 2017

VANCE, Betty Jane, age 93 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 11, 1924 in Covington, KY, daughter of the late Edward & Elsie Joyce. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Peggy & Mary Lou and 1 brother, Michael. She is survived...

May 19, 2017

HELTSLEY, Edith E., age 96 of Grace Brethren Village of Englewood, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017. She was born May 25, 1921 in Muhlenburg Co., KY, daughter of the late George & Florence (Wood) Clark. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Silas Paul Heltsley; 3 sons-in-law, Bobby Sanders, Lee Stockdale & Don Burchett along...

May 17, 2017

CARPENTER, Maurice age 90 of West Milton, passed away Wednesday May 17, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. Maurice was born August 3, 1926 in Jackson, KY son of the late Dewey & Sylvia (Fugate) Carpenter. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran and was a member of First Baptist Church of Vandalia. Maurice was a retired employee...

May 16, 2017

DAVIDSON, Linda A. age 75 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday May 16, 2017 at Stonespring of Vandalia. Linda was born February 11, 1942 in Dayton, daughter of the late Richard & Jeane (Kent) Waymire. She was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was a retired employee of Whirlpool Corp. She was a member of the Vandalia United Methodist...