James Lee Darst

Jul 2, 2026

James Lee Darst, age 80 of New Carlisle, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Dayton on April 29, 1946, the son of Russel W. & Cora (Williams) Darst. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War era. He worked at GM Frigidaire and later Harrison Radiator and...

Thelma Joy Compton

Jun 30, 2026

Thelma J. Compton, age 92, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospice in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Appalachia, Virginia on April 15, 1934, the daughter of Burley H. & Gladys M. (Malaby) Ferrell.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billie Compton; her parents;...

Gary Lee Phillips

Jun 20, 2026

Gary Lee Phillips, age 71 of New Carlisle passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 20, 2026, He was born in Dayton on February 10, 1955, the son of Harry Lee & Mildred (Lay) Phillips. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked at the Springfield Air National Guard Base for over...

Ezzat Mahdavi

Jun 18, 2026

Ezzat Mahdavi, age 87 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Iran on January 5, 1939, the daughter of Ghffar Mahdavi & Khanon Agha. She was a member of the Elite Club of Education.

She is survived by her husband Mohammad Mazdeh; children Nahid (David) Huff, Fariba (Dr. Amin Haghi)...

Linda L. Rose

Jun 14, 2026

Linda Lee Rose, age 71 of Englewood, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Dayton on August 11, 1954, the daughter of Carl & Rose Anna (Bent) Williams. She worked in Medical Billing at Kettering Hospital and retired in 2016. She enjoyed playing Bingo and cards and going to the Casino. She loved...

James H. Williamson

Jun 13, 2026

James H. Williamson, age 74 of West Milton, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at StoryPoint West Milton. He was born In Dayton on February 26, 1952, the son of Jack & Mary Katherine (Fox) Williamson. He retired from High Voltage Maintenance after 30 years. He enjoyed deer hunting, archery shooting, golf and fishing,

He is survived by his sons Brent...

Sheila K. Borton-Moore

Jun 3, 2026

Sheila Kathleen Borton-Moore, age 82 of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Momentous Health, Vandalia. She was born in Dayton on October 6, 1943, the daughter of Willard Ray & Pearl Vivian (Briggs) Borton. She retired from National City Bank / PNC after 42 years then worked at Kroger’s for 20 years.

She is...

Herbert E. Brown

May 29, 2026

Herbert E. Brown, age 88 of Westminster, South Carolina, left his earthly home on Friday, May 29, 2026, to meet his Heavenly Father. He was born on August 23, 1937, in Wallins Creek, Kentucky, the son of Herbert R. & Martha (Caldwell) Brown. Herbert retired from Greenville Technology in Greenville, Ohio. He worked at DAP in Dayton, Ohio many years...

Catherine Louise Clements

May 23, 2026

Catherine Louise Clements, age 101 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on February 15, 1924, the daughter of Albert Charles & Hattie Pearl (Gains) Marshall. She was an exceptional seamstress whose talent and attention to detail could bring beauty to anything she touched. She loved books and reading, always finding joy...

Helen D. Gifford

May 23, 2026

Helen D. Gifford, 84, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She was born on April 8, 1942, in Lucasville, Ohio, the daughter of Greenville Mitchell & Mary (Runyon) Wiley. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was the owner of Central Fire Protection, located in Springfield, and was a...