Obituaries

Feb 3, 2026

Judy L. Falk, a beloved sister, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the Hospice of Hope in Seaman, OH. Born on October 12, 1938 in Dayton, OH, Judy lived a life characterized by strength, purpose, and dedication.

Judy graduated from Germantown High School, class of 1957 and exemplified a strong-willed and polished demeanor throughout her life....

Feb 2, 2026

Deborah A. King, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the Arlington Point Care Center after a brief illness. Born in Middletown, Ohio, on June 7, 1951, Deborah lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and a genuine connection with everyone she met.

Deborah graduated from Franklin High School in 1969, marking the beginning of a...

Jan 29, 2026

E. Dwayne Brewer, was born on June 27, 1943, in Gratis, Ohio and passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2026. Dwayne's life was marked by dedication, adventure, and a passion for flying, working on cars, and motorcycling.

A graduate of Gratis High School, class of 1961, Dwayne enjoyed a fulfilling career as a welder for General Motors before pursuing his passion...

Jan 23, 2026

Taylor Martin, age 28, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on January 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with a lifelong illness of Cystic Fibrosis. Taylor was born on July 9, 1997, to Drew Martin and Rita Glossip, who raised her in Farmersville, Ohio.

Taylor graduated from Valley View High School in 2016, where she excelled athletically and academically. Taylor’s Spartan...

Jan 15, 2026

Iris Bennett, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 94 in Miamisburg, Ohio. Born on March 12, 1931, in Dayton, Ohio, Iris led a life filled with love, dedication, and cherished family connections.

Iris was known for her unwavering love for her family, which she held as her proudest accomplishment. She was the mother of three children:...

Jan 13, 2026

Barbara J. Ward, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 13, 2026, at Sycamore Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 12, 1939, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Woodrow and Mildred Brandenburg, Barbara’s life was characterized by warmth, creativity, and an unwavering love for those she cherished.

Throughout her career as a professional cake decorator, Barbara...

Jan 6, 2026

John Elihue Sebastian, 93, born July 20, 1932, passed away January 6, 2026, going on to his Heavenly home; after battling bladder cancer, heart, and kidney disease. John was so thankful for all his wonderful dedicated medical staff.John was a US Army Korean War Veteran, who worked his career for 50 years in Die Casting. John was a faithful man...

Dec 25, 2025

Gail A. Stewart, born on May 27, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, left this world on December 25, 2025, peacefully at Astoria Health and Rehab, following a brief illness. Her journey through life was marked by a profound love for people. A graduate of Valley View High School, class of 1981, Gail embraced her role as an Avon representative, and enjoyed...

Dec 23, 2025

Carol M. Grubb, age 81 of Farmersville, OH passed away on December 23, 2025, at Kettering Medical Center after a brief illness.  Carol was the youngest of 7 children born in Dayton, OH to the late Adam and Margaret Meyers and graduated from Stivers High School.

Carol was a dedicated bus driver for Valley View Schools for 21 years. She also...

Dec 19, 2025

Richard Waits, age 94 of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025 in Colorado.  He was born November 30, 1931 to the late Oda May and Vonza Ord Waits and attended Franklin High School.  Dick served his country in the Ohio National Guard, and during the Korean War, he enlisted in the Air Force and served for nearly...

Dec 19, 2025

Betty J. Brown, age 89, formerly of Miamisburg, OH passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025 at Woodland Country Manor.  She was born in Perry County, KY to the late Adam and Ruby (Russell) Dunn.  Betty spent many years working at Macy's, but also enjoyed sewing, spending countless hours at the sewing machine making curtains and drapes that she and...

Dec 11, 2025

Dec 10, 2025

Cynthia Rogers, age 69 of Middletown, OH passed away peacefully at Majestic Care Nursing Home on December 10, 2025.  She was born in Dayton, OH to the late William and Fern (Washburn) Rogers.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Karen Lynn Rogers, and brother Craig Rogers.  She is survived by her niece Victoria Haynes....

Dec 9, 2025

Michael S. Norton, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 9, 2025, at Vancrest of Eaton after a lengthy illness. Born on December 25, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, Michael lived a life full of warmth and connection, never hesitating to engage those around him.

Michael worked at Rexarc before retiring from Berry Plastics. Throughout his...

Dec 6, 2025

John C. Morgan, born on February 4, 1944, in Kentucky, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at Kingston of Miamisburg, surrounded by his loving family. 

John devoted a significant part of his professional life to ARA Services, retiring after an impressive 32 years. Following his tenure there, he ran his own business, Morgan Mechanical, for over 20 years, where his...

Nov 30, 2025

Rickey D. Campbell, age 79 of Germantown, OH passed away on November 30, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. A proud US Navy Sailor and Vietnam Veteran, he served his country with honor and carried that same dedication into every chapter of his life. Known for his kindness, humor, and generosity, Rickey touched the lives of everyone he met and...

Nov 29, 2025

Robert "Bob" Palmer, born on September 30, 1961, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his biological father Robert Palmer Sr. and stepfather Rudy Zenker. 

Bob is survived by his long-term partner Shelly Powers, daughter Elizabeth Palmer (Lane), mother Ursula Zenker, brothers Rick Palmer and Ryan Zenker, as well as many nieces and nephews. 

Bob was...

Nov 19, 2025

Karen L. Morgan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at Kingston of Miamisburg, surrounded by her family. Born on June 18, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, Karen touched the lives of many with her loving, empathetic, and caring nature.

Karen dedicated her professional life to serving others, retiring from Dayton Oncology. Her...

Nov 10, 2025

Lillie Wills, affectionately known as "Jean", a beloved matriarch and cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton, after a brief illness. Born on May 23, 1929, in Middletown, Ohio, she led a remarkable life filled with dedication to her family and an unwavering commitment to her work.

Jean's career began as a salon...

Nov 4, 2025

Linda L. Young, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 6, 1947, in Pennsylvania, Linda's life was marked by her unwavering love and dedication to her family.

Linda was a woman of strong will and determination, known for her stubborn nature and the lengths she would go...