Obituaries
Sharon Phillips
Mar 8, 2024
Sharon L. Phillips, age 77 of Germantown, OH passed away unexpectedly on March 8th, 2024 at Kettering Hospital after a brief illness. Sharon was born in Dayton, OH to the late Wilbur and Betty (Ennis) Boyer, graduated from Miamisburg High School, class of 1965 and was a lifelong member of Trinity Church in Miamisburg where she sang in the choir....
Janice Yearick
Mar 7, 2024
Jan Yearick, age 73, of Englewood, OH peacefully joined our Lord on March 7, 2024. She was a beloved great grandmother, grandmother, mother, sister and a wonderful friend to all who knew her. Jan was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Yearick, parents Edward and Helen Mechenbier and sister Mary Lou Barnhart. She is survived by her siblings Ed...
Rodrick Harrison
Mar 6, 2024
Rodrick Harrison, Sr., age 74 of Dayton, OH passed away at Kettering Medical Center on March 6, 2024. He was born in LaFollete, TN to the late Eldon and Christina (Hembree) Harrison, was a US Army Veteran, and retired from General Motors. Rodrick enjoyed playing his guitar, being outdoors, fishing or sitting around a bonfire, he also enjoyed his race...
John Wellbaum
Feb 20, 2024
John D. Wellbaum, age 87 of Farmersville, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton in February, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1936 to the late John Clarence and Ruth (Barnett) Wellbaum and graduated from Farmersville High School, class of 1954. John had a strong work ethic, he retired from DP&L after 44 years of service and also...
Edward Faber
Feb 15, 2024
Edward C. Faber, Sr., age 79 of Dayton, OH passed away after a brief illness at Miami Valley Hospital on February 15, 2024. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late John and Matilda (Coovert) Honeyman, graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton, OH. Ed worked as a sheet metal worker and enjoyed time with friends at the Legion...
Warren A. Arzberger
Feb 14, 2024
Warren A. Arzberger, age 80 of Tipp City, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on February 14, 2024. He was born in Ridgewood Queens, NY to the late George and Elizabeth (Gagg) Arzberger, graduated from Grover Cleveland high school, and was a veteran of the US Army Reserves. Warren was always an entertainer at heart and enjoyed seeing...
Anita Moyer
Feb 12, 2024
Anita Moyer, age 93 of Centerville, OH passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Saint Leonard Nursing Home in Centerville. Anita was born on May 13, 1930 in Dayton, OH to the late William H. and Blanche (Sorrell) McQuinn. Anita attended school in Germantown, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Moyer of Laguna Niguel, California, as well as...
Walter Elwood Parker, Jr. "Walt"
Jan 30, 2024
Walter Elwood Parker, Jr. "Walt", age 65 of Miamisburg, OH passed away at his home from natural causes on January 30, 2024. He was born on July 17, 1958 in Paris, KY to the late Walter E. Parker, Sr. and Betty J. (Clark) Parker, and graduated from Paris High School class of 1976 in Paris, KY. Walt loved God, his...
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...

