All Obituaries

Lilly Borders was born in Eccles, West Virginia to the late Adam and Texanna Brown on March 4, 1933. She was one of 8 children born. She was the youngest of 8 children and was a very adventurous fun-loving child. She was into fashion and liked to dress in the latest fashions which carried on into her adulthood. She was always a sharp dresser. When she was older, she would send clothes she no longer was able to wear to her sister Norma “Baby Jean” so that she would look good...

Karen (Tressie) Ann Sinkhorn, age 60, of New Carlisle, passed away on Saturday Oct 1, 2022.  Karen will always be remembered for her big heart, her love for her family and animals. She was preceded in death by her father, James (Jim) Sinkhorn.  She is survived by her 5 children; Douglas, Jason, Jared, Amanda & Karolyn Searcy; Mother, Shirley Sinkhorn; 2 sisters, Debra Croushore & Susan Pierce; 3 brothers; James, Timothy & Scot Sinkhorn; 17 grandchildren, numerous...

USAF SSgt (Ret.) Robert E. "Bob" Arnold age 87 of Fairborn passed away Tuesday September 27, 2022.  He was born January 3, 1935 in Athens, MI, the son of the late Lee and Katherin (Tiff) Arnold.  Bob served his country in the USAF as an airplane mechanic, and followed with Arnold's Auto Service, retiring after over 50 years of combined service.  He was a longtime member of the Fairborn VFW Post 6861; and enjoyed fishing, square dancing, and was an avid car...

Patricia “Joyce” (Elliott) Atha, 89, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, 13 September 2022.  Joyce is preceded in death by her beloved and much missed husband of 61 years, Darold “Gene” Atha, father Ernest Elliott, mother Anne (Casey) Elliott, sister Hilary (Elliott) Bolton, and many Aunties and Uncles.  She is survived by her daughter Annette (Atha) Dunbar (Stephen), son Stephen Gene Atha, grandsons Nicholas “Ned” Dunbar and Braedon Gene Atha,...

USAF MSgt. (Ret.) Kenneth W. Herge, age 79 of Fairborn passed away September 23, 2022.  He was born December 27, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Delbert and Arlene (Westrick) Herge.  Ken served his country in the U.S. Air Force and followed with employment in civil service, retiring after over 40 years of combined service.  He was a longtime member of Mary Help of Christian Church; VFW Post 6861, American Legion, and Fraternal Order of the Eagles....

James “Jim” Owen Walters Jr., age 85, of Kettering, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on September 22, 2022. He was born August 1, 1937, the son of the late James Owen Walters and Faye B. Sheets. James O. Walters Jr., known to family and friends as “Jim” or "Pa Jimmy', was a faithful husband, charismatic father, loving grandfather, and genuine friend. Jim served his country honorably, in the United States Air Force as a young man. Jim had the privilege of...

Thomas E. Everidge, age 55, of Fairborn, passed away peacefully, at Soin Medical Center, on September 21, 2022. Tom the son of Paul G. Everidge and Mildred Ross was born on December 9, 1966, in Dayton, OH. Tom was a hardworking individual for most of his life. He was employed with ADVICS in Lebanon, working in manufacturing for his career. A devoted father, loving grandfather, dedicated brother, and considerable friend to many. Tom was a graduate of Fairborn High School in 1985 and a...

Sharon Kay Lester, age 63 of Fairborn, passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2022.  She was born May 26, 1959 in Xenia, the daughter of the late Zed and Elsie (Carlton) Lester.  Sharon retired from Chrysler; and will always be remembered for her big heart and putting other’s wants and needs above her own.  She was an avid gardener and loved her pets; and she also enjoyed to cook and feed people.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four...

Jack Dorsey Madden, beloved four-month-old son of Oliver Madden and Megan Bingham of Fairborn, went home to be with Jesus on September 14th, 2022, at Dayton’s Children’s Hospital. Jack is survived by his parents Oliver and Megan; his twin sister Ellie Brooks; brothers, Dylon, Roman, and Kingston; maternal grandmother, Barbara Bingham; paternal grandparents, Dorsey "Gary" and Robin Madden, aunts, Madalyn Bingham, Chelsey and Christian Wright; cousins...

Matthew C. Brackett, age 48 of Fairborn passed away September 12, 2022.  He was born July 31, 1974 in Xenia, the son of Don Brackett and Clara (Wyatt) Davis. Matthew enjoyed watching wrestling, movies, playing video games, bowling and was a huge Cleveland Browns fan.  Most importantly he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deanna N. Brackett; step-sister, Diane Deese; nephew, Jeremy Weaks; and...