Obituaries

Diana "Dee" Dycus

Jan 30, 2024

Diana "Dee" Dycus, age 77 of Miamisburg, OH and formerly of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on January 30, 2024. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Ernest and Irene (Schwarzkof) Janka and graduated from Meadowdale High School. Dee loved her family and pets, and she enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was working in...

V. Eugene "Butch" Kidwell

Jan 29, 2024

V. Eugene "Butch" Kidwell, age 85 of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2024. He was born in Germantown, OH to the late Thomas and Della Mae (Phelps) Kidwell, graduated from Germantown High School, class of 1956, and was a proud veteran of the US Marines. Butch retired from NCR after 30 years, he enjoyed playing...

Rianna "Nikki" Lambertson-Lane

Jan 23, 2024

Rianna "Nikki" Lambertson-Lane, age 32 of Dayton, OH passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 23, 2024. She was born in Dayton, OH to James Banks and Michelle Peeling. Nikki graduated from Twin Valley South High School, enjoyed laughing and having fun. Nikki loved her family and enjoyed spending time at home with them and her children. She was...

Bill Boyer

Jan 19, 2024

Bill Boyer, age 80 of Farmersville, OH passed away January 19, 2024 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Clarence and Myrtle (Izor) Boyer, graduated from Farmersville High School, class of 1961, and was a veteran of the Army National Guard. Bill was employed at Dayton Press for 25 years and then Reynolds and Reynolds...

Frank Knight

Jan 8, 2024

Frank Sidney Knight of Germantown, OH passed away on January 8, 2024 at the age of 75.

He had a great love of the outdoors and making things for people. He loved cracking jokes and making people smile.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. He is survived by his sons Patrick (Shannon) and Kevin, and his...

Ronnie Spurlock

Jan 2, 2024

Troy "Ronnie" Ronald Spurlock, age 68 of Middletown, OH, formerly of Germantown OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1955 to the late Troy and Mary (Shinkle) Spurlock and graduated from Valley View High School, class of 1973. Ronnie was a painter, but his real passion was music. He could play multiple...

Charles Harris

Dec 31, 2023

Charles E. Harris, age 72 of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties on December 31, 2023. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Bonnie and Mary (Neece) Harris, was a US Marine Veteran, and retired from the home improvement industry. Charles loved music, singing, and playing the guitar with his brothers and...

Edith Sexton

Dec 26, 2023

Edith Rose Sexton, age 95 of Miamisburg, formerly of Middletown, OH passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023 at Legacy of Miamisburg. She was born in Turner Station, KY to the late William and Ethel (Dunaway) Mitchell, was a member of Union Chapel Church in Germantown, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Along with her parents, Edith was preceded...

Dorothy Engle

Dec 25, 2023

Dorothy Jean Engle, age 80 of Franklin, OH passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023. Dorothy was born in Hazard, KY to the late Tom and Willa Mae (Fugate) Combs and worked at a nursing home as an activities director until she became a full time caregiver to her late son Ricky. Dorothy loved her family and enjoyed spending time...

Douglas Shell

Dec 23, 2023

Douglas Allen Shell, age 61 of Germantown OH passed away at his home on December 23, 2023. Doug was born in Dayton, OH to George and Sharon (Eby) Shell, graduated from Valley View High School, class of 1980, and retired from Ernst Concrete. Doug loved history, reading, woodworking and anything outdoors, especially fishing. Doug was preceded in death by his...

Bimbo Roberts

Dec 22, 2023

Bimbo R. Roberts, age 68 of Gratis, OH passed away at UC Hospital on December 22, 2023. He was born in Hamilton, OH to the late Jimmie and Hazel (Cope) Roberts, was a graduate of Hamilton High School and a US Army veteran. Bimbo loved being outdoors and camping at Heritage Hill in Indiana, he was handy with remodeling and...

Lloyd Ridenour

Dec 22, 2023

Lloyd Ridenour, age 84 of Germantown, OH passed away at his home on December 22, 2023. He was born in Germantown, OH to the late Eugene and Maude (DeGroat) Ridenour. Lloyd retired from Montgomery Soil and Water Conservation District, where he worked as a soil and water technician. Lloyd was one of the best, well respected technicians in the United...

Flo A. Lakes

Dec 16, 2023

Flo A. Lakes, age 65 of Germantown, OH, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on January 29, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Floyd and Anna (Seaman) Hollenbaugh, graduated from Valley View High School and went on to attend Sinclair Community College.  Flo worked as an IT professional and besides work, she...

Alvin Napier

Dec 11, 2023

Alvin Napier of St. Petersburg, Florida and formerly of Germantown, OH passed away on December 11, 2023. He was 81. He was born February 18, 1942 in Saul, Kentucky, the son of Clinton and Martha (Finley) Napier and was a 1961 graduate of Germantown High School. Alvin married Sue Ann Heistand on July 4, 1961 and they celebrated 55 years...

Connie Webb

Dec 11, 2023

Connie Jo (Depew) Webb, went to heaven on December 11, 2023 surrounded by her husband and children. She was born June 6, 1964 in Dayton Ohio to Joseph Depew and Charlotte (Kidder) Endicott. She was preceded in death by both parents, her grandparents on both sides, and step father Lonnie Endicott. She leaves behind her husband Guy Webb of 54...

Margaret Purkey

Nov 30, 2023

Margaret L. Purkey, age 95 of Centerville, OH passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. Margaret was born in Centerville, OH to the late Cecil and Fannie (Owens) Ward, and enjoyed doing puzzles and embroidery. Margaret attended MorningStar Baptist Church when she was able, and loved spending time with her family. Along with her parents, she...

Shirley Stump

Nov 28, 2023

Shirley Stump, age 85 of Germantown OH, peacefully took her last breath on November 28, 2023. The world became a brighter place on June 13, 1938 as the sun rose and Shirley was born to the late Everett and Vena (Deaton) Turner in Altro, KY.

Shirley lived a long full life, she was quite spunky and was high on...

Roy Hipsher

Nov 26, 2023

Roy Hipsher received the rest his organs needed on November 26th, 2023 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born July 22, 1953 in Middletown, OH to the late J. and Julia (Hilliard) Hipsher.

Roy had a passion for the outdoors, he loved fishing, feeding the squirrels, and tending to his succulents. Roy's creative endeavors included woodworking and...

Karen Robinson

Nov 22, 2023

Karen L. Robinson, age 63 of Farmersville, OH went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. Karen was born in Middletown, OH to the late Philip and Naomi Ruth (Powers) Morton, graduated from Valley View High School, class of 78, and then from Sinclair with her Nursing Degree. She...

Keith Davidson

Nov 16, 2023

Keith E. Davidson, age 88 of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2023. He was born in Lebanon, OH, graduated from Carlisle High School, and was a US Army veteran. He worked most of his life as a painter and a farmer, he loved nature and being outdoors. Keith attended Visitation Catholic Church in Eaton, OH,...