Obituaries

Nov 3, 2024

Maria U. Yates, age 57 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Dayton VA Medical Center (Victory Ridge Hospice), surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 12, 1966, in Las Cruces, NM, the daughter of the late Arturo D. & Emigdia O. (Ornelas) Ugarte. Maria was a graduate of Socorro High...

Oct 31, 2024

Jah DeMarco Stokes, infant son of Don’Neisha Sha’nae Williams and Jerell Darnell Stokes, Sr., entered into the Arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Kettering Health Network – Main Campus.

Preceded in death by his brother Jericho Don Stokes on June 29, 2023.

He is survived by his...

Oct 29, 2024

Jennie “Ruth” Flaugher

Age 102 of New Lebanon, Ohio went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2024.

Ruth was born in Aberdeen, Ohio on October 4, 1922 to her parents, Jesse & Mary (Perry) Flaugher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; 3 brothers;...

Oct 28, 2024

Robin Eugene “Rob” Roush

Age 65 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 21, 1959 to his parents, Richard & Marianna Roush. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Becky (Roush) Bixler.

Rob is a beloved...

Oct 18, 2024

Faye June (Bailey) Banks, 76, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away suddenly on October 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born so quickly in Dayton, OH on June 7, 1948 that her mother didn’t make it out of the house to have her. Her feisty personality brought her into the world swiftly and took her home to...

Oct 15, 2024

Bruce A. Sauer, of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away on October 15, 2024. Bruce was born September 10, 1955 to Paul and Donna Sauer.

Bruce was preceded in death by his father Paul J. Sauer, Jr. He is survived by his mother Donna (Ridenour) Sauer; his life companion Sharon Frusher; brother Mark (Carolyn) Sauer; daughters...

Oct 10, 2024

Emerson D. Shank

Age 86 of Beavercreek, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 30, 1938 in Dayton to his parents, Ivan Joe Shank & Monette (Somers) Shank.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step mother, Opal (Dickey) Shank....

Oct 6, 2024

Cinda Lou Sizemore, age 66 of Salem, passed away on Oct. 6, 2024. She was born July 12, 1958 and the daughter of Kenneth and Gloria Landis. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Lee Landis, her brothers, Terry Landis, Mike Landis and brother-in-law, Michael O'Hair.

Cinda is survived by her mother, Gloria Landis; her...

Oct 4, 2024

Nancy Lee Leis, age 85, of New Lebanon, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Friday morning, October 4, 2024.

Nancy was born April 1, 1939, in Dayton Ohio, the daughter of Leo and Margaret (Pocsi) Bowersock. Through the years, she and husband Duane built a strong, loving family, and a thriving family...

Oct 2, 2024

Lois Jean Keener

Age 88, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Roger Keener; parents, Lucille Louise Wolf and William Sanford Norvell; and siblings, Ronald Norvell and Dan Norvell.

Lois is survived by her son Rick Keener;...

Oct 2, 2024

William A. “Bill” Henderson

Age 70 of New Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born in Speedwell, TN on November 4, 1953, to his parents, Floyd & Lena Henderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Henderson.

Bill is survived by his...

Sep 20, 2024

Baker, Charles “Charlie

Age 68 of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 20, 2024 while working in South Carolina. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 2, 1956 to his parents, Raymond & Vernia (Gibson) Baker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,...

Sep 17, 2024

Timothy Andrew Stewart Age 47 of New Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born at the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton, California on July 27, 1977. Timothy is survived by his wife of 21 years Angela (Izor) Stewart. His children Andrew Stewart, Bryan Stewart and Kasey Stewart. Mother and Father Ken and Cecilia Stewart,...

Sep 14, 2024

Ella Florence Broyles, 91, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She lived for Jesus and family, and thrived among family and church. Florence was quiet and humble, putting everyone and everything before herself. She had a remarkable physical strength and toughness not apparent...

Sep 12, 2024

Kylee Santana Harrigan

Age 19 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2024. She was born in Greene County, Ohio on August 11, 2005.

Kylee was preceded in death by her father, Terry Harrigan; maternal grandfather, Bob Berry; and paternal grandparents, Paul & Patricia Harrigan.

Kylee is...

Sep 8, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our father, Douglas Oaks, age 79 who passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Prior to a relaxing retirement, he was an employee of NCR for many years after spending four years in the Air Force. He enjoyed spending time on his model railroad, gardening, corvettes, and his...

Sep 8, 2024

Cora Alice Swank

Age 80 of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at her home.

Alice was preceded in death by parents, William Henry Nilson & Ruth Vechil McDonald Nilson of Dayton; husband, Larry Martin Swank of New Lebanon; brother, William David Nilson of Dayton; and numerous aunts, uncles...

Sep 5, 2024

Eugene “Gene” McKenzie Jr, 92, passed away on September 5th, in Springboro, Ohio.

Gene was born on March 15, 1932, in Wilmington, Ohio to Eugene “Mack” McKenzie Sr and Leila (nee Street) McKenzie. He spent his childhood on the family farm in Lumberton, Ohio, attending school locally before transferring to and graduating from...

Sep 3, 2024

Anthony Stephen “Tony” McCall

Age 78 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Sargent McCall served in the USMC honorably from 1964-1970, having served two tours in the Vietnam war.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dedrick and Dorothy (Kemper) McCall, sister Brenda McCall, granddaughter Macy Laine...

Aug 31, 2024

Donald R. Powell “Don”

Age 73 of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away Aug. 31st, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 3rd, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Dale & Marilyn Powell. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jack & Dale Powell; sister, Janet Powell; foster parents, Lawrence...