Obituaries

Jan 7, 2022

Porter, Robert D., age 74 of Trotwood passed away peacefully at Kindred Hospital on January 7, 2022. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Kenneth and Mary (Lewis) Porter and was a US Army Veteran. Along with his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife Gina in 2001, his sister Donna Motts and Brother Mike Porter....

Jan 3, 2022

Davenport, Gloria M., age 70 of Miamisburg passed away peacefully at Kettering Medical Center on January 3, 2022. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Jerry and Velma (Hodge) Garland and graduated from Miamisburg High School. Gloria went on to graduate with her Associates degree from Sinclair Community College and then her Bachelors degree from Wright State University....

Dec 28, 2021

Shinkle, Marie, age 91 of Germantown passed away peacefully at Promedica Nursing Home on December 28, 2021. She was born in Stuart, KY to the late Ross and Melvina (Branham) Mullins, retired from Valley View Schools and was a member of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church. Marie enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and crocheting. Along with her parents she was preceded in...

Dec 28, 2021

Susan Crickmore, age 89 of Germantown passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on December 28, 2021. She was born in Xenia, OH to the late Harry and Estella May Hopkins. Susan enjoyed seeing Christmas lights, going to the circus, and Reds games. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Crickmore in 1992 and...

Dec 26, 2021

Tamara Cox, age 62 of Middletown, OH went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 26th, 2021 at her home while surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Cox was born on March 25th, 1959 in Middletown OH to the late Jack and Lurline (Helton) Tussey. She married Tom Cox on November 1st, 1980 and they were married for...

Dec 22, 2021

Robinson, Kimberly D., age 56 of Franklin, OH passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021 at Franklin Ridge. She was born to the late Jimmy and Carolyn (Wiley) Turner and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her son Chad Robinson and her sister Letha Moon. Kim is survived by her...

Dec 21, 2021

Dec 21, 2021

Green, Lorraine H., age 94 of Germantown passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021 at her home. Services will be private, burial at Germantown Union Cemetery.

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Dec 19, 2021

Howard Falk, age 87 of Hillsboro, OH passed away peacefully at Highland District Hospital on December 19, 2021. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Allan and Margaret Falk and was a US Air Force Veteran where he flew KC-97 refueling tankers. Howard graduated with his bachelor's degree from Loyola University and was employed in the dental industry...

Dec 14, 2021

Stevens, Shira "Sue", age 66 of Franklin, OH passed away on December 14, 2021 at her home. She was born in Middletown OH to the late Flenor and Della (Richardson) Keith. Sue enjoyed crocheting, cooking, playing games, and having company. She was known to many as "Sue the cook" from her time she worked at The Anchor in Middletown, even...

Dec 11, 2021

Lane, Robert B., age 88 of Farmersville, OH was called home to the Lord on December 11, 2021. Bob was born in Rutledge, TN to the late James and Sally (Collins) Lane, was a US Marine Veteran and retired from Monarch Marking. Bob was a member of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, loved reading his bible, hunting and had a very...

Dec 10, 2021

Michael D. Dycus, age 50 of Germantown passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2021. He was born in Dayton, OH to Samuel and Diana Dycus, graduated from Valley View High School, class of 1989 and was the owner and operator of The Grow Shop. Mike loved the outdoors, was adventurous and traveled often, he enjoyed mountain biking, hiking and nature...

Dec 9, 2021

George, Loren LeRoy, age 85 of Germantown passed away December 9, 2021 at ProMedica in Miamisburg. He was born in Homer, NY to the late Henry and Grace (Seaman) George, Sr and was a US Army Veteran. Loren was a member of Grace Gospel Church in Carlisle, enjoyed collecting eagles, and loved going to high school football games with his...

Nov 29, 2021

Eagle, Judith, age 73 of Eaton, OH passed away November 29, 2021 at Southview Hospital. She was born to the late Luther and Ruth (Vanscoyk) Wells, attended Germantown Schools and worked as a home health aide. Judy loved her pets, going mushroom hunting, and fishing. She especially enjoyed going to various music concerts with her late husband, Larry, and listening...

Nov 29, 2021

Charles Clay Coffey, Jr. "Pops", age 73 of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully at Carlisle Manor on November 29, 2021. He was born in Rapid City, SD to the late Charles Sr., and Virginia Coffey, was a US Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War, and attended a Baptist church.  Pops loved telling stories of when he was...

Nov 17, 2021

Jay A. Root, age 71 of Germantown passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021 from a lengthy battle with kidney disease. Jay was born in Dayton, OH to the late Daniel and Florence (Cunningham) Root, graduated from Brookville High School class of 1969, and was an Air Force Veteran where he served as a crew chief on C130's during Vietnam....

Oct 27, 2021

Joan B. Lansaw, age 92 of Germantown passed away peacefully at Sycamore Glen on October 27, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in Middletown, OH to the late George and Gertrude (Selby) Kalbaugh, and was a member of Germantown United Methodist Church and in her younger years was an active member of the Germantown Historical Society. Joan...

Oct 25, 2021

Fields, Carolyn O., age 94 of Loveland, formerly of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully October 25, 2021 at Traditions of Deerfield. She was born in Hazard, KY to the late Isaac and Sally (Baker) Eversole and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Germantown. Carolyn was a loving, gentle, strong Christian mother who loved serving the Lord,...

Oct 17, 2021

Curtis E. Shields, age 57 of Middletown passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 17, 2021. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Curtis and Ronnee (Tufts) Shields, graduated from Valley View High School class of 1982, and was a US Navy Veteran. Curtis loved all sports, especially NASCAR and football.  He also loved his dogs, enjoyed...

Oct 14, 2021

Michelle Porter, age 50 of Germantown passed away after a brief illness on October 14, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. Michelle was born in Dayton, OH to Ken and Joan (Witt) Porter, graduated from Dixie High School, class of 1990 and worked at Children's Medical Center. Michelle loved spending time with her children and grandkids, she loved the ocean,...