Obituaries

David  C. Haynes

David C. Haynes

Nov 20, 2015

David C. Haynes Age 68, of Tipp City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 20, 2015. David was born September 9, 1947 in Middlesboro, KY. A graduate of Wayne High School, class of 1966, he retired from Hobart Corp. in Troy with 23 years of service and for the past 12 years he has driven a bus for the...

Joan  L. Warner

Joan L. Warner

Nov 17, 2015

Joan L. Warner Age 88, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. She was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. Joan is survived by her husband of the past 27 years, Thomas L. Warner; three step-children, Jeff Warner, Amy Bates & Beth Pucket (Darren); five step-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; beloved cousins, Elmer & Gerri Prestle and Shirley &...

Herbert  Harold Anderson

Herbert Harold Anderson

Nov 15, 2015

ANDERSON, Herbert Harold, age 87 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born November 11, 1928 in Scott County, TN, son of the late William J. & Adra (Pittman) Anderson. Herbert was a retired employee of General Motors and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by...

JoAnn Bishop

JoAnn Bishop

Nov 15, 2015

BISHOP, JoANN age 83 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. JoAnn Vanscoy Bishop was born February 1, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from South High School in 1951, and married her sweetheart, Guy C. Bishop Jr. on January 5, 1952, just before he shipped out to serve in Korea. They shared 62 years of marriage...

Margie  C. Turner

Margie C. Turner

Nov 14, 2015

Margie Corinne Turner Passed away peacefully at home in Glendale, AZ surrounded by family on November 14, 2015. She was born in Hazel Green, KY on February 9, 1944. Margie grew up in Dayton, OH. Her parents, Ernie Collins and Juanita Chambers Collins and Stepfather Melvin Stansberry pre-deceased her. Margie leaves her beloved husband of 54 years Maurice Turner,...

Justin  R. Gaier

Justin R. Gaier

Nov 11, 2015

GAIER, Justin R. 33, of Vandalia, died Nov. 11, 2015. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Nancy and Mark Suther; sister-in law, Monika Gaier; niece, Anna Gaier; aunts and uncles, Mike and Sue Krimm; Teri and Zafar Rizvi; Tim Krimm; Russell and Wanda Gaier; Kris and Greg Ahrns; cousins, Mindy (Patrick) Snodgrass, Brian (Jillen) Krimm, and Qasim...

Darrin  R. Stevens

Darrin R. Stevens

Nov 10, 2015

STEVENS, Darrin R., age 47 of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Darrin was born June 12, 1968 in Dayton, OH, to Pete & Sandy (Selover) Stevens. He was a 1987 Vandalia-Butler High School graduate and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Pensacola Christian College. Darrin spent his life serving others as a Police...

Blanch  Marie Gallihar

Blanch Marie Gallihar

Nov 8, 2015

Blanch Marie Gallihar Age 93, of Englewood, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. Blanch was born March 29, 1922 in Inman, Virginia to the late Zachariah & Nannie (Statzer) Wells. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cleo Gallihar; brothers, Thomas & Curtis Wells and sisters, Irene Holland & Dorothy White. Blanch...

Madge Hunt

Madge Hunt

Nov 7, 2015

Madge L. Hunt Age 83, of Union, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015. She was born August 18, 1932 in Dayton to the late Forrest & Myrtle (Cox) Rockey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Wendy Jean Hunt; and one brother, Russell Rockey. Madge is survived by her husband of...

Kelly  L. Vogler

Kelly L. Vogler

Nov 2, 2015

Kelly L. Vogler Age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2015 at his residence in Tipp City, Ohio. He was born January 30, 1967 in Vandalia, Ohio to Damon and Wilma Vogler. Kelly belonged to Teamsters Local 957 for 13 years while employed with ABF Freight Systems, Inc. and was a heavy truck operator for over 23...

Dianna  Lee Evans

Dianna Lee Evans

Nov 2, 2015

Dianna Lee Evans Age 63, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. Dianna was born January 18, 1952 in Piqua, Ohio to Don & Carolyn (Thorne) Mohr. She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Carroll & Florence Thorne; and by an uncle, Richard Barber. Dianna is survived by her mother; daughter, Angelete Evans; sister, Terri Conley;...

Cheryl  A. Yost

Cheryl A. Yost

Oct 31, 2015

Cheryl A Yost Age 47 of Fairborn, OH passed away on Oct 31st 2015 at good Samaritan hospital. She is survived by her two sons Jacob and Joshowa Yost. Two granddaughters Mackenzie and Brooklyn Yost. Sister Denise Yost. Nephew Anthony yost. Niece Kara Yost and many friends. Private memorial services will be held at Forest Ridge Baptist Church in...

Michael  G. Smith

Michael G. Smith

Oct 30, 2015

SMITH, Michael G. In loving memory. Mike was an accomplished Tool & Die Maker employed at Perfecto Tool in Piqua Ohio with over 40 years in the trade. He enjoyed all outdoor activities, through the years he was a member of North Dayton Anglers as well as Troy Fish and Game. Mike was a dedicated Horseshoe Player, playing horseshoes...

Charles  E. Weaver

Charles E. Weaver

Oct 27, 2015

Weaver, Charles E., 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of The American Legion. He was preceded in death by his children, Craig and Teresa Weaver. He is survived by his sons, Charles R. (Annette), Clifford, and Clint Weaver; his daughter...

Gale  A. Freeman

Gale A. Freeman

Oct 20, 2015

FREEMAN, Gale Annette, age 57 of Troy, lost her 2 year battle with breast cancer, passing away peacefully Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at Genesis Troy Center, surrounded by her family. Gale was born September 2, 1958 to Anna R. Freeman and the late, John Davis Freeman, in Dayton, OH. She graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School and attended Sinclair Community...

Carmie Moore

Carmie Moore

Oct 16, 2015

MOORE, Carmie age 91 of Dayton, passed away Friday October 16, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital following an illness. Carmie was born August 3, 1924 in Campton, KY daughter of the late Curt & Sarah (Taylor) Brewer. She was a retired employee of Monarch Marking Systems. Carmie was preceded in death by her husband Lester N. Moore in 1988,...

Kenneth  E. Burris

Kenneth E. Burris

Oct 9, 2015

BURRIS, Kenneth and Euligene, after 75 years of marriage, passed away peacefully within 48 hours of each other. Euligene, age 94, passed away October 7 and Kenneth, age 97 passed October 9, 2015 both at Friendship Village under the loving and compassionate care of the Friendship nursing staff and Vitas Hospice nurses. Euligene was born May 29, 1921 in...

Gwendolyn  F. Eakes

Gwendolyn F. Eakes

Oct 7, 2015

EAKES, Gwendolyn F. (Geske), born September 15, 1937, went to be with her Lord October 7, 2015, after an extended illness. Gwen graduated from Fairview High School in 1956. She raised her two boys and worked at Rikes and the Vandalia School System. She was a member of Tipp City United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed art and crocheting....

Euligene Burris

Euligene Burris

Oct 7, 2015

BURRIS, Kenneth and Euligene, after 75 years of marriage, passed away peacefully within 48 hours of each other. Euligene, age 94, passed away October 7 and Kenneth, age 97 passed October 9, 2015 both at Friendship Village under the loving and compassionate care of the Friendship nursing staff and Vitas Hospice nurses. Euligene was born May 29, 1921 in...

Marcella Stewart

Marcella Stewart

Oct 5, 2015

STEWART, Marcella, age 90 of Englewood, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at Grace Brethren Village in Englewood, OH. She was born November 17, 1924 in Floyd Co., KY, daughter of the late James & Anna Mae (Calvins) Slone. Preceded in death by her first husband, Esker Skaggs, second husband, William Stewart, granddaughter, Robin & grandson, Jimmy, Marcella is...