Obituaries

Janet S. Withrow

Janet S. Withrow

Nov 1, 2026

Janet Withrow, of Miamisburg, OH, passed away at her home on November 1st, 2026. She graduated from Patterson Coop High School in 1967 and worked for Valley View Schools as a lunch lady. Janet was a devoted member of Germantown Methodist Church, where she served on several committee, as well as serving at the Germantown Senior Center.

She is predeceased by...

Earl Ratliff

Earl Ratliff

Oct 31, 2026

Earl (Doc) was born on January 30, 1935 in a farm house at Jacksonburg, Ohio the youngest of 9 Children to Kelly and Iva (Collinsworth) Ratliff. His mother died shortly after his birth and he was predominately raised by his older Sisters.

Earl’s family moved to the Kern Farm in Germantown, Ohio when he was five years old. He attended Germantown...

John "Matt" Botts

John "Matt" Botts

Oct 28, 2026

John “Matt” Botts, of Franklin, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 28, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1980, in Middletown, Ohio.

Matt was a 1999 graduate of Middletown High School. He went on to build a career as an HVAC technician, working in the field for 20 years. His work included time with Robinson Heating and...

Mary Ann Warner

Mary Ann Warner

Oct 23, 2026

Mary Ann Warner, 82, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026, at New Lebanon Rehab and Healthcare in New Lebanon.

Born on January 21, 1944, Mary Ann lived a life centered on kindness, devotion to family, and steady care for those around her. She graduated from West Alexandria and went on to work at New Lebanon City Schools. She also spent...

Robert L. Riner

Robert L. Riner

Oct 23, 2026

Robert L. Riner, of Germantown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. He was 90 years old.

Born on March 21, 1936, in Germantown, Robert lived a long life marked by hard work and a deep enjoyment of the outdoors. He worked in road management and retired from Montgomery County, a career that reflected his steady...

Wanda M. Reed

Wanda M. Reed

Oct 22, 2026

Wanda M. Reed, née Bowman, passed away on October 22, 2026, at Grandview Hospital. She was born on November 18, 1938, in Climax, Kentucky to the late Dillard and Mary Bowman.

Wanda will be remembered for her deep love of family and God. She enjoyed flowers and took great pleasure in working in her garden. Her caring nature was also reflected...

Sandra Kay Richter

Sandra Kay Richter

Oct 21, 2026

Sandra Kay Richter, known to many as Sandy, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on October 21, 2026, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. She was born on September 10, 1948, in Auxier, Kentucky.

Sandy was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and worked at Anthem in credentialing for many years. She lived in Germantown for most of her...

Susanne Russell

Susanne Russell

Oct 17, 2026

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Susanne Focht Russell, age 79, of Farmersville and Germantown, Ohio, lovingly known to many as “Sasha.”

Susanne was a 1965 graduate of Farmersville High School and a 1967 graduate of Elkhart University of Medical and Dental Technique which led her to work in...

Rick W. McGill

Rick W. McGill

Oct 14, 2026

Richard W. McGill, affectionately known as Rick or Ritchie, of Franklin, passed away on October 14, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 11, 1964, in Middletown, Ohio.

Rick built a life defined by hard work, skill, and devotion to the people he loved. He graduated from Madison High School in 1982 and began working as an...

Thomas "Tee" Evans

Thomas "Tee" Evans

Oct 13, 2026

Thomas Everett “TEE” Evans, 81, of Germantown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 20, 1945, Tom grew up in Lebanon, Ohio, and spent much of his life in Mississippi and the Germantown area. He built a successful career as a skilled tool maker, a profession that reflected his...

Betty R. Heeter

Betty R. Heeter

Oct 7, 2026

Betty Rose Heeter, while surrounded by family, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.  She was 89 years old and lived in Carlisle, OH.  Betty was born in Arkansas to the late Hiram and Marie Cole.  She graduated from Jefferson High School, class of 1954 and retired from Monarch Marking Systems.  Betty loved her...

Janet T. Metcalf "Jan"

Janet T. Metcalf "Jan"

Oct 3, 2026

Janet T. Metcalf, affectionately known as Jan,  of Germantown, passed away on October 3, 2026, at Atrium Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on April 18, 1952, in Wellston, Ohio.

Jan was a 1970 graduate of Wellston High School. She grew up in a very devout Irish Catholic family and attended Catholic school through the eighth grade, a...

Patricia D. Bell

Patricia D. Bell

Oct 1, 2026

Patricia D. Bell, lovingly known as Pat, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Germantown, Ohio, after a brief illness. She was born on December 31, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, and lived a long and meaningful life marked by grace, warmth, and devotion to others.

Pat will be remembered as a loving and gracious woman whose sweet spirit touched all who...

Susan Moore Oblinger

Susan Moore Oblinger

Sep 28, 2026

Susan Moore Oblinger, affectionately known as Sue, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at Fairmont Senior Living after a short battle with cancer. She was 80 years old.

Born on February 27, 1946, in Bar Harbor, Maine, Susan lived a life defined by love, strength, and devotion to others. She was a very loving and caring person, remembered as a...

Harless R. Fitzpatrick, II "Bub"

Harless R. Fitzpatrick, II "Bub"

Sep 7, 2026

Harless R. Fitzpatrick, II, affectionately known as “Bub” passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 7, 2026 at the age of 57.

Born on March 22, 1969, in Middletown, Ohio and graduated from Middletown High School, class of 1989. He worked as an auto mechanic, a trade that suited his skill with his hands and his willingness to help others....

Bobbie M. Brown

Bobbie M. Brown

Aug 26, 2026

Bobbie M. Brown, of Carlisle, Ohio, passed away on August 26, 2026, at Kettering Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was born on August 4, 1976, in Dayton.

Bobbie attended Carlisle High School, class of 1994. He worked as an electrician, a trade that reflected his steady hands and hardworking nature. Outside of work, he enjoyed playing darts and pool...

Carole Patricia Woolcock

Carole Patricia Woolcock

Aug 18, 2026

WOOLCOCK, Carole Patricia, 83, of Dayton, OH, passed peacefully 18 August, 2026. Born in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, 3 August, 1943 to Ronald and Grace Hartwell.

Carole married Richard Woolcock 11 September, 1965, had three children, and lived in various parts of England and Scotland. In 1981, Richard joined the Dupps Company of Germantown, OH, and moved the family to America in...

Robert J. Bevington Sr.

Robert J. Bevington Sr.

Aug 9, 2026

With loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Robert J. Bevington Sr., who departed this life on August 9, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on April 24, 1941, in West Alexandria, Robert’s journey through life was marked by a steadfast devotion to family, and a quiet strength that enriched the lives of all who knew him.

Robert’s legacy is...

Thomas Phillip Grubb

Thomas Phillip Grubb

Aug 9, 2026

Thomas Phillip Grubb, affectionately known as Phil or Phillip, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Farmersville, OH, on August 9, 2026, at the age of 61.

Born on December 4, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late James Grubb, Sr. and Carol (Meyers) Grubb and graduated from Valley View High School, class of 1983. Phillip dedicated much of his working...

Christopher Lewis

Christopher Lewis

Aug 1, 2026

Christopher K Lewis, 59, of Germantown, OH passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on August 1st, 2026. Born February 26, 1967, the son of the late Susie Lewis, née Garner, and brother of Patrick Lewis. He will be dearly missed by his 3 girls, Hannah Lewis, Haley Perry (Lewis), and Clacey Kasperski (Clint), their mom, Rhonda Lewis, née...