Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

Lula Ann Sullivan

Age 73 of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton.

Lula was born on March 14th, 1950 in Redbud, Harlan County, KY to Josephine West and Henry “Buck” Thomas. She was welcomed in death by her parents; her brother Henry W. Thomas, sister...

Dec 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ronald Van Meter Sr.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ron, affectionately known as “Sonny” to his friends and family at age 85. Born on August 12, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, to his parents, Russell and Welcome Van Meter, Ron's journey through life was marked by...

Dec 10, 2023

ULLERY, Patricia Ann

Age 83 of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Brookhaven Nursing Home. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 28, 1940 to her parents, Willard & Hildred Irene (Triplett) Woods. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell Ullery; sister, Shirley Chenoweth;...

Dec 10, 2023

David Sword “Dave,” age 75, also known as “Papa Bear,” passed away on December 10, 2023. Born on

February 4th, 1948, to the late George W. and Miriam C. (Moosbrugger) Sword in Dayton, Ohio. David

was a 1966 graduate of John H. Patterson Cooperative High School, Pepsi Cola retiree, who loved classical music, baking, cooking,...

Nov 30, 2023

BROWN, James “Tyrone”

Age 60, was born in Pittsburg, Texas on August 27, 1963 and passed away in Dayton, Ohio on Thursday, November 30, 2023

Tyrone was preceded in death by his birth mother, Gladys; wife, Lillie Shiverdecker-Brown; and brothers, Michael Brown and Albert Nelson.

He is survived by...

Nov 28, 2023

In Loving Memory

Christine Freeman

Christine was born in Cutshin Kentucky on July 8, 1929 to her beloved parents Luther and Martha (Pennington) Joseph. Christine was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Chester Lewis Freeman Jr. They married July 17, 1950, beginning their life in Harlan Kentucky and...

Nov 27, 2023

SMITH, Janet S.

Age 83 of Trotwood, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1940 in Paintsville, KY to her parents, Earchil & Tilda Ann Adams.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Smith; sister, Phyllis Baker; brothers, Eddie, Mike,...

Nov 25, 2023

Theresa Lynn Barger, affectionately known as "Mawmaw" to her beloved grandchildren, passed away on November 25, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 2, 1953, and lived a beautiful life filled with joy, devotion, and love, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and uplift those who were fortunate to...

Nov 21, 2023

Billy Joe Reese, Jr.

Age 59, of Clayton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Joyce Reese, brother, Timothy Reese, and sister, Gail Reese.

Billy is survived by his wife, Cynthia Reynolds; nieces, Kristi Ashmore, and Nicole Ashmore;...

Nov 18, 2023

COLWELL, Joanne

Age 67 of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born in Dayton on May 5, 1956 to her parents, Arthur & Lillie Russell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Arthur Russell, Jr., Katherine Russell, Buddy (Jeanette) Russell, Mildred (Ermal)...

Nov 15, 2023

BRYANT, Barbara Fay “Auntie”

Age 66 of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 9, 1957 to her parents, James & Helen (Farmer) Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Russ, Mike, and Larry; and her grandparents.

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Nov 7, 2023

Wynell Campbell-Jackson

Age 83, of Brookville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husbands: Harley Glenn Campbell I, & Grover Jackson, Mother Bessie Stoner, Grandson Keith Michael Campbell & baby Christopher Campbell.

Wynell is survived by her sons: Lester Eugene Campbell...

Nov 3, 2023

MITCHELL, Donald Anthony, age 81, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. He was born in Key West, FL on January 18, 1942 to his parents, Ernest & Kathleen (Algreen) Mitchell. He was preceded in death by: parents; sister Florence Henson; brothers Ernest Mitchell Jr and Kenneth Mitchell; ex-wife Janette Sharon (Weekly). Survived by: Son Donald...

Nov 2, 2023

CASTLE, Roger K.

Age 69 of New Lebanon, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 27, 1954 to his parents, Charles F. Castle, Jr. & Mary M. (Bealor) Castle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Castle.

Nov 1, 2023

Benjamin Luther “Stoney” Newman, 95, of Brookville, Ohio, died peacefully at about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton in the company of his children.

Stoney was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on Oct. 1, 1928, in a three-bedroom house to George and Bessie (Gibson) Newman, the fourth of eight siblings all...

Nov 1, 2023

Michael “Mouse” Reynolds passed away unexpectedly at the age of 74 in New Lebanon, Ohio on November 1st, 2023.

Mouse was born in Troy, Ohio on April 25th, 1949. He graduated from Miami East High School in 1967. He worked as a truck driver for many years until he retired at the age of 72....

Oct 23, 2023

BARBER, Dan Lee

Age 65 of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. Dan was born in Lafayette, LA on March 3, 1958 to his parents, Albert & Shirley (Baughman) Barber. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Albert; and brothers, Mark and Kent Barber.

He is survived by...

Oct 18, 2023

MEINKING, Rosemary

Age 74, of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 to enter the gates of Heaven. She is known to many as Rose, Rosie, Nana, Grandma Rose, Aunt Ro, and most importantly Mother, Momma, and Momma Bear.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and...

Oct 10, 2023

Larry McKinley

Age 79, passed away on October 10, 2023. A Graveside service will be held at Bear Creek Cemetery on Tuesday, March 12th at 1:00pm.  www.RogersFuneralHomes.com

Oct 7, 2023

Kylan Kince J’miere Baker, born on August 13, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio to his loving mother, Aadrianna Baker and father, Dylan King.

He was unexpectedly called home on October 7, 2023. KyKy was met at Heavens Gates by paternal great grandmother: Phyllis King, great grandfather Joseph Lund, cousin: Kaden Melton and...