Obituaries
Taylor M. Martin
Jan 23, 2026
Taylor Martin, age 28, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on January 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with a lifelong illness of Cystic Fibrosis. Taylor was born on July 9, 1997, to Drew Martin and Rita Glossip, who raised her in Farmersville, Ohio.
Taylor graduated from Valley View High School in 2016, where she excelled athletically and academically. Taylor’s Spartan...
Iris Bennett
Jan 15, 2026
Iris Bennett, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 94 in Miamisburg, Ohio. Born on March 12, 1931, in Dayton, Ohio, Iris led a life filled with love, dedication, and cherished family connections.
Iris was known for her unwavering love for her family, which she held as her proudest accomplishment. She was the mother of three children:...
Barbara J. Ward
Jan 13, 2026
Barbara J. Ward, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 13, 2026, at Sycamore Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 12, 1939, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Woodrow and Mildred Brandenburg, Barbara’s life was characterized by warmth, creativity, and an unwavering love for those she cherished.
Throughout her career as a professional cake decorator, Barbara...
John Sebastian
Jan 6, 2026
John Elihue Sebastian, 93, born July 20, 1932, passed away January 6, 2026, going on to his Heavenly home; after battling bladder cancer, heart, and kidney disease. John was so thankful for all his wonderful dedicated medical staff.John was a US Army Korean War Veteran, who worked his career for 50 years in Die Casting. John was a faithful man...
Gail A. Stewart
Dec 25, 2025
Gail A. Stewart, born on May 27, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, left this world on December 25, 2025, peacefully at Astoria Health and Rehab, following a brief illness. Her journey through life was marked by a profound love for people. A graduate of Valley View High School, class of 1981, Gail embraced her role as an Avon representative, and enjoyed...
Carol M. Grubb
Dec 23, 2025
Carol M. Grubb, age 81 of Farmersville, OH passed away on December 23, 2025, at Kettering Medical Center after a brief illness. Carol was the youngest of 7 children born in Dayton, OH to the late Adam and Margaret Meyers and graduated from Stivers High School.
Carol was a dedicated bus driver for Valley View Schools for 21 years. She also...
Richard "Dick" Waits
Dec 19, 2025
Richard Waits, age 94 of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025 in Colorado. He was born November 30, 1931 to the late Oda May and Vonza Ord Waits and attended Franklin High School. Dick served his country in the Ohio National Guard, and during the Korean War, he enlisted in the Air Force and served for nearly...
Betty J. Brown
Dec 19, 2025
Betty J. Brown, age 89, formerly of Miamisburg, OH passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025 at Woodland Country Manor. She was born in Perry County, KY to the late Adam and Ruby (Russell) Dunn. Betty spent many years working at Macy's, but also enjoyed sewing, spending countless hours at the sewing machine making curtains and drapes that she and...
Cynthia Rogers
Dec 10, 2025
Cynthia Rogers, age 69 of Middletown, OH passed away peacefully at Majestic Care Nursing Home on December 10, 2025. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late William and Fern (Washburn) Rogers. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Karen Lynn Rogers, and brother Craig Rogers. She is survived by her niece Victoria Haynes....
Michael S. Norton
Dec 9, 2025
Michael S. Norton, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 9, 2025, at Vancrest of Eaton after a lengthy illness. Born on December 25, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, Michael lived a life full of warmth and connection, never hesitating to engage those around him.
Michael worked at Rexarc before retiring from Berry Plastics. Throughout his...
John C. Morgan
Dec 6, 2025
John C. Morgan, born on February 4, 1944, in Kentucky, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at Kingston of Miamisburg, surrounded by his loving family.
John devoted a significant part of his professional life to ARA Services, retiring after an impressive 32 years. Following his tenure there, he ran his own business, Morgan Mechanical, for over 20 years, where his...
Rickey D. Campbell
Nov 30, 2025
Rickey D. Campbell, age 79 of Germantown, OH passed away on November 30, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. A proud US Navy Sailor and Vietnam Veteran, he served his country with honor and carried that same dedication into every chapter of his life. Known for his kindness, humor, and generosity, Rickey touched the lives of everyone he met and...
Robert Palmer
Nov 29, 2025
Robert "Bob" Palmer, born on September 30, 1961, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his biological father Robert Palmer Sr. and stepfather Rudy Zenker.
Bob is survived by his long-term partner Shelly Powers, daughter Elizabeth Palmer (Lane), mother Ursula Zenker, brothers Rick Palmer and Ryan Zenker, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Bob was...
Karen L. Morgan
Nov 19, 2025
Karen L. Morgan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at Kingston of Miamisburg, surrounded by her family. Born on June 18, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, Karen touched the lives of many with her loving, empathetic, and caring nature.
Karen dedicated her professional life to serving others, retiring from Dayton Oncology. Her...
Lillie "Jean" Wills
Nov 10, 2025
Lillie Wills, affectionately known as "Jean", a beloved matriarch and cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton, after a brief illness. Born on May 23, 1929, in Middletown, Ohio, she led a remarkable life filled with dedication to her family and an unwavering commitment to her work.
Jean's career began as a salon...
Linda L. Young
Nov 4, 2025
Linda L. Young, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 6, 1947, in Pennsylvania, Linda's life was marked by her unwavering love and dedication to her family.
Linda was a woman of strong will and determination, known for her stubborn nature and the lengths she would go...
Waylon M. Fletcher
Oct 23, 2025
Waylon M. Fletcher, age 1, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born in Dayton on September 16, 2024, the son of Tori Williams and Tyler Fletcher.
Waylon was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Charles Branson, Donald “Ed” Williams, and George “Mr. George” McCloud and his great-grandmother, Cheryl Williams.
Waylon leaves behind his...
Amelia "Amee" Woodard
Oct 8, 2025
Amelia "Amee" Woodard, born on May 19, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at Astoria Health and Rehab, surrounded by her beloved family. She was 71 years old. Amee led a fulfilling life marked by deep connections with her family and friends, as well as a commitment to her community.
A graduate of Miamisburg High School,...
Thomas R. Sheridan
Oct 6, 2025
Thomas Roger Sheridan joined the Cloud of Witnesses on October 6, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Sheridan and Robert and Audrey Small.
Tom is survived by one son, Christopher Gooch and one grandson, Brennan Gooch. He's also survived by all of his siblings: Gloria Staten (Jerry), Richard Small (Debbie), Chris Small, and Melanie Drerup (Paul). In...
Rick Combs
Sep 29, 2025
Rick Combs, born on July 24, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 29, 2025, at Kettering Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a valued member of the Germantown community, known for his quiet demeanor and steadfast dedication to his work as a welder at the Dupps Company in Germantown.
Rick received his education from Germantown High School,...
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