Obituaries
Charles "Shelt" Burke
Aug 8, 2022
Charles Shelton Burke "Shelt", age 54 of Franklin, OH passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2022 surrounded by his family at The Laurels of Hamilton where he resided for the past 4 years. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Charles Burke and Patricia (Roth) Burke and attended Franklin High School class of 1986. Shelt liked having a...
Carolyn Applegate
Aug 6, 2022
APPLEGATE (Groves), CAROLYN age 84, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away on Saturday August 6, 2022. She was born in New Castle, IN on May 17, 1938, to the late Clarence and Sarah (Rutledge) Groves. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. Applegate, grandson, Steven T. Applegate and foster son, Craig Reeder. Carolyn is survived...
Martha A. Hewitt
Jul 30, 2022
Martha A. Hewitt, age 89 of Germantown passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born in Germantown, OH to the late Walter and Neva (Gardner) Stiver, graduated from Germantown High School, class of 1952, and retired from Centerville Schools where she worked in the cafeteria. Along with her parents, Martha was preceded...
Richard E Nixon
Jul 25, 2022
Richard E. Nixon Sr., age 93 of Middletown OH passed away at Atrium Medical Center on July 25, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in West Alexandria, OH to the late George and Emma (Adelberger) Nixon and retired from McCalls. Richard was a member of John W. Durst #716 F & AM, enjoyed traveling, working in his yard...
Michael Pursell
Jul 24, 2022
Michael E. Pursell, age 59 of Dayton, OH, formerly of Wapakoneta, OH passed away at Kettering Hospital on July 24, 2022. Michael was a veteran of the US Army and will be laid to rest at Dayton National Cemetery with military honors on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 9:00am.
Liam Oswale
Jul 24, 2022
Liam Oswale, 11 day old infant son of Angelique Mahoro and Kato Mwendayalala passed away at Kettering Hospital on July 24, 2022. The family will receive friends at Fairview United Methodist Church, 828 W Fairview Ave. Dayton, OH 45406 on Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 10:00-11:00am with a short service beginning at 11am. Burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery, 118...
Michael A. McGill
Jul 23, 2022
Michael A. McGill, age 62 of Lawrenceburg, IN passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2022 at Mercy Health in Cincinnati. He was born in Middletown, OH to the late Donald and Ida McGill, graduated from Madison High School, and worked at Heartland Steel in Harrison, OH. Michael was a hard worker who was always willing to give others a hand....
Eric Raymond Salmons
Jul 21, 2022
Eric Raymond Salmons, age 62 of Franklin, OH lost his yearlong battle with cancer on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born February 4, 1960 in Middletown to Herman and Martha Jane (Ross) Salmons. He was a welder, mechanic and jack-of-all-trades. Eric was an avid fisherman and loved to ride bicycles. He was preceded in death by his mother; brother,...
Dylan Alexandra Coffman
Jul 19, 2022
Dylan Alexandra Coffman, age 14 of Germantown, OH passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2022 at her home. Dylan just finished her 8th grade year at Valley View Junior High and although she was quiet, she was very artistic and creative. She enjoyed drawing and playing video games, and she loved animals and movies. Dylan is survived by her parents...
Sandra M McKinney
Jul 9, 2022
Sandra M. McKinney, age 79 of Carlisle passed away peacefully at Sycamore Hospital on July 9, 2022. She was born in Germantown, OH to the late Maurice and Dorothy (Crigler) Lamb and attended Germantown High School class of 1961. About 30 years out of high school, Sandra reconnected with some of her classmates, and they would meet the first Tuesday...
Gary Lee Short
Jul 8, 2022
Gary Lee Short, age 71 of Middletown, OH passed away at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties on July 8, 2022. He was born in Middletown, OH to the late Gilbert and Treva (Ferguson) Short, graduated from Middletown High School Class of 1969 and then went onto earn his Bachelors degree from Miami University class of 1974. Gary loved his...
Loretta Mae Gehron
Jul 3, 2022
Loretta Mae Gehron, age 78 of Germantown, OH passed away on July 3, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born in Middletown, OH to the late William and Bessie (Kidd) Weaver, graduated from Middletown High School Class of 1962 and was a longtime member of Germantown United Methodist Church. Loretta loved creating and had a passion for fine art...
Bryan David Misner
Jun 28, 2022
Bryan David Misner, age 34 of Germantown, OH passed away on June 28th, 2022 at PAM Health in Miamisburg. He was born in Richmond, IN to Rex Misner and Lisa (Ingram) Earles and attended Valley View High School. Bryan loved fishing and animals but he especially loved working on and restoring cars with his dad. Bryan was preceded in death...
George "Sonny" Heeter
Jun 24, 2022
George "Sonny" Heeter, age 87 of Carlisle, OH went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born in Liberty, OH to the late George and Kathryn Heeter. Sonny graduated from Jefferson High School, class of 1953 and was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from GM after 38 years in skilled trade...
Joseph S Hunn
Jun 1, 2022
Joseph S. Hunn, Jr., age 80 of Englewood, OH passed away on June 1, 2022 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Joseph, Sr. and Beulah (Barnett) Hunn and graduated from Dixie High School class of 1960. Joe was a US Air Force veteran and retired from General Motors. Joe loved fishing and for years...
Diane E Roberts
Jun 1, 2022
Diane E. Roberts, age 75 of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties on June 1, 2022. She was born in Richmond, IN to the late Adam and Genevieve Pitman and graduated from Farmersville High School, class of 1964 and attended Germantown First Church of God. Diane worked for Meijer Pharmacy for many years before...
Joann Reason
May 31, 2022
Joann E. Kratzer Reason passed away on May 31, 2022 at Stoney Ridge Retirement Home. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Loren and Wilhelmina Kratzer, graduated from Germantown High School class of 1947 and married her late husband Robert E. Reason on July 17, 1948. Joann was a wife to her late husband, a devoted mother to...
Ronald J. Williamson
May 27, 2022
Ronald J. Williamson, age 66 of West Carrollton passed away on May 27, 2022 at Kettering Hospital. He was born in Washington Court House, OH to the late Clyde and Freida (Davidson) Williamson and was employed by IGS Energy and a member and associate pastor at the Germantown Church of the Nazarene. Ron was a US Army Veteran where he...
Charles L. Pettit
May 22, 2022
Charles L. Pettit, age 85 of Miamisburg, OH passed away peacefully on May 22, 2022 at Kingston of Miamisburg. He was born in West Carrollton, OH to the late Hyatt and Pauline (Antle) Pettit, graduated from West Carrollton High School class of 1955, received an associates degree from Sinclair Community College and attended West Carrollton Nazarene Church. Charles enjoyed golfing,...
Carolyn Sue Wellbaum
May 20, 2022
Carolyn S. Wellbaum, age 81 of Farmersville, OH passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Kettering Health of Miamisburg. She was born October 13, 1940 to the late Bernard and Mary (Cunningham) Peck. Carolyn, a 1958 graduate of Dixie High School was a devoted life-long member of Trinity Church of New Lebanon, Farmersville O.E.S. #155, and the Women's Church Guild....

