Obituaries

Apr 4, 2016

RICKERT, DENNIS ELWOOD , of Tipp City, went on to be with his Lord at 74 years old on April 4, 2016 at 12:20 am. He passed away peacefully from complications from influenza A surrounded by loved ones. He was the proud owner of Ka- D's Inc./Masonry. We would like to thank all his loyal...

Apr 2, 2016

TATE, Thelma Bernadine (Jones), age 97 of New Weston, Ohio passed away at home on April 2, 2016 at 12:54 pm surrounded by family. Born April 8, 1918 to Fairy E. and Benjamin H. Jones Sr., Thelma was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Paul F. Tate Sr., granddaughter, Margaret E. Cooper, brother, Benjamin...

Mar 31, 2016

Bessie May (Schroeder) Beeson, 93, died peacefully, March 31, 2016 in her home in Butler Township. Born Feb. 7, 1923 in Girard, KS, for 48 years she was the wife of Vincent ‘Buss’ Beeson, who preceded her in death in 1995. She was one of seven children to Abbie Bostock and George Schroeder; the only surviving sister,...

Mar 30, 2016

Ruth E. Shellabarger Age 65 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2016 at the Ohio State University hospital. She was born on November 24, 1950 in Dayton to her parents, the late Ed and Verna Cauley. She was a 1969 graduate of Trotwood-Madison high school. She received her associate’s degree from Sinclair, her...

Mar 30, 2016

Joseph R. Huddleston Age 70 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Joseph was born July 8, 1945 in Fonde, KY, son of the late Henry M. & Lora Bell Huddleston.

He proudly served his country as a U.S. Army Veteran and was a member of the VFW Post #9582 where he...

Mar 30, 2016

Tillett, Nellie Ruth, age 98, of Huber Heights went to be with her Lord in Heaven on March 30, 2016, at Hospice of Dayton. Nellie was born in Eaton, Ohio to John A. & Cora E. Green and was the 7th of 10 children. Nellie enjoyed time with her family and friends and, with her husband Bill,...

Mar 29, 2016

EDWARDS, Dovie M.

Age 91, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016. She was born February 6, 1925 in Gray, KY to the late David & Rhoda (White) Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Edwards in 2013; and by 6 sisters and 6 brothers....

Mar 27, 2016

Mildred M. Shanks Age 88, of Vandalia, passed away March 27, 2016. The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Drive, Vandalia. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. and burial will be at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Mar 23, 2016

KLOPFENSTEIN, Robert L. Sr., age 77 of Vandalia, OH passed away with loved ones at his side on March 23, 2016. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent & Helen, and his nephew, David Lee Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Helen Joan Klopfenstein; son, Robert Jr. (Tammy), son, Michael,...

Mar 23, 2016

RICE, Coretta

Age 82, of Beavercreek, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at The Hospice of Dayton. Coretta was born May 14, 1933 in White county, TN to the late Freeling S. & Altie (Nabors) Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 22, 2016

Zelma May (nee: O’Field) Scarbrough Age 87 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Patriot Ridge Community Center, Fairborn, Ohio with special care provided by Hospice of Miami Valley. Zelma was a woman of great faith and was the heart of the Scarbrough family. She shaped her family’s spirituality by her tireless Christian example,...

Mar 21, 2016

BAKER, Christopher Dean, age 38 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly March 21, 2016. He was born March 18, 1978 in Dayton, Ohio. Christopher is survived by his children, Hailee, Brenden and Abigail, his mother, Gale Koerner (Mark); his father, Colen D. Baker (Sherri); along with aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, friends and his beloved dog...

Mar 17, 2016

TAYLOR, William Robert , 82, of Butler Township passed from this earthly life into the eternal peace of Heaven in communion with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and in reunion with his loved ones who have gone before, on March 17, 2016 at Dayspring Healthcare Center in Enon. Bill, born October 8, 1933 in...

Mar 15, 2016

McDONALD, Calvin Warren, age 77 of Vandalia passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born December 22, 1938 in Towanda, Pennsylvania, son of the late Joseph Anthony & Fern (Clark) McDonald. Calvin served honorably in the United States Air Force and proudly served the City of Vandalia Community. He is survived by...

Mar 14, 2016

STEVENS, Margaret C., age 91 was born on March 20, 1924 in West Union, OH, daughter of the late Carey & Susie Morrison. She died peacefully in her sleep at the home of her son on March 14, 2016 in Tipp City, OH. Margaret “Nana” was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Stevens in 1983....

Mar 10, 2016

SEIFERT, Wanda J., age 87 of Huber Heights earned her angel wings on Thursday, March 10, 2016 as she went to be with her Lord in Heaven. Wanda was born March 11, 1928 in Ironton, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert & Alice Keyes. She was a faithful member of the New Apostolic Church in Beavercreek and...

Mar 10, 2016

Carlos H. “Mac” McMillon

Mar 9, 2016

WHALEY, Kanani R. “Pineapple” age 73 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 27, 1942 in Topeka, KS, son of the late William & Fusayo (Shinagawa) Whaley. Kanani was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was a retired foreman from General Motors Moraine with 30 years of service....

Mar 7, 2016

Butterworth, Janet E.

Age 90 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Monday March 7, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on October 13, 1925 in Montgomery County, daughter of the late Richard & Betty (DeHaven) Somers. Janet was a longtime and active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church where she had served as church...

Mar 4, 2016

KNOTH, Clara (Cathy)

Age 67 of Huber Heights, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father Sylvester C. Knoth and her mother Clara G. Knoth, brother Randy Knoth, sister-in-law Mary Knoth, and nephew Donnie Knoth. She is survived by her siblings Connie Lyons, Bob (Doris)...