Obituaries

Apr 17, 2016

Susan E. Graham

Age 60 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born October 14, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by her father, Joseph Takacs, her mother and step-father, Betty & Louie Horcsik, and one daughter, Deanna M. Younker. Susan is survived by her loving and...

Apr 17, 2016

Ruby Arlene “Arlene” Kuhns

Age 99, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on January 10, 1917 to Harry Anderson Coup and Ruby Crickmer Coup. She graduated from Kent State High School in 1935. In 1938 she married Harold...

Apr 16, 2016

BOOHER, Robert L., age 84 of Vandalia passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Brookhaven Nursing Center. He was born November 18, 1931 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Earl F. & Frances (Fritz) Booher. Robert was a longtime member of the Vandalia United Methodist Church, a U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of the Vandalia...

Apr 12, 2016

Elise Callahan

Age 90, of Dayton & West Milton, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. She was most recently a resident at Spring Hills Singing Woods in Dayton and a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Englewood. Elise was preceded in death by her husband...

Apr 8, 2016

Richard F. “Richie” Byrd

Age 53, of Tipp City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 8, 2016. Richie loved to play golf and socialize with his friends. He is survived by his mother, Lynn L. Whaley; sister, Tricia L. Byrd; his beloved cat, Buster; uncle, David Greimann; aunt, Robyn Sue Hickman; and cousin, David Hiatt....

Apr 8, 2016

STEWART, Charles E. age 71 of Huber Heights, passed away Friday April 8, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born March 7, 1945 in Lynch, KY son of the late Steve & Mildred (Tipton) Stewart. Charles was a resident of the Huber Heights Developmental Center. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers Bob & James...

Apr 7, 2016

Edith Elwanda Porter, age 91 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Lane Park Assisted Living in Huber Heights. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter L. Porter, her parents Wilda and Edna Hunt, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by her children, Sue Burke and husband David...

Apr 6, 2016

ENGLAND, Christine A. (Smart), age 86 of Tipp City, OH passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Grandview Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind the love of her life for 46 years, her husband, Frederick E. England and is survived by her son, Robert Westfall (Leesa) of Cedar Rapids, IA; two granddaughters, Heather...

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

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 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 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...