All Obituaries

Leroy Howard, age 82 of Xenia passed away November 23, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born March 13, 1939, the son of the late Bernice and Bernice (Whitt) Howard.  Leroy was a union steward for General Motors, retiring after 33 years of service.  He was a longtime member of Masonic Lodge #49.  He adored coaching his kids’ teams in Xenia, and continued for many years after.  Leroy always made sure to attend sporting events for his children and grandchildren,...

Garnett J. Dillon, age 96 went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2021.  She was born September 18, 1925 in Ashland, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ernest and Nannie (Wright) Jordan.  She was a person of strong faith; loved church and Sunday School; being very active during her lifetime.  Throughout their lives, the Dillon’s had homes in Englewood, OH; Rutledge, TN; Kenansville, FL; and Fairborn, OH.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Sheriff Gene C. Fischer, age 65 and a lifelong resident of Greene County, passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  He was born June 23, 1956 in Xenia, the son of the late Raymond and Irma (Krumm) Fischer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray Fischer and Neil Fischer. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Gail; his daughter, Brittany; sister, Janice (Ervin) Collinsworth; sister-in-law, Cheryl (Neil) Fischer;...

  Tokiko (Kondo) McGee, age 90, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 16th, 2021.  Toki was born in Omuta City, Japan, on January 25, 1931.  She was born to Itaro Kondo and Takiyo Esaki, and was proud of her status as a member of a samurai family, as well as a twin. Coming of age in the World War II era, Toki and her twin sister both attended nursing school on scholarship at the Korume University School of Nursing. After graduation in 1945...

Wallace O. Johnson, age 91 passed away 16 November 2021 at Grandview Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; sister, Betty Jude; brothers, Pete and Randall.  He is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Stephen) Wal; grandsons, Cory, Jeremy (Cherie), Andrew (Stephanie); great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Cody, Kelci, Parker, Evan; son, Douglas; granddaughter, Brittany; great-granddaughter, Alaina; brothers, George, Jerry; sister, Bonnie Lucas; as well as numerous nieces,...

Earl C. Land, Jr., age 77 of Xenia, passed away Monday November 15, 2021 at the Kettering Medical Center.  He was born February 20, 1944 in Cincinnati, the son of the late Earl C. Land, Sr. and Ruby (Riddle) Heger.  First and foremost, Earl was a Christian who loved and served his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, most of his life.  Earl served his country during Vietnam in the US Army and later joined the US Air Force; and followed with employment as a machinist at General...

Samuel L. Terry, age 62 of Fairborn passed away October 23, 2021.  He was born April 6, 1959 in Springfield, the son of late Russell and Velma (Fugate) Terry.  Samuel was a longtime drummer; handyman; enjoyed gardening; and especially adored his grandchildren.  He is survived by daughter, Jessica (Adam) Miller, two grandchildren, Lyla and Elijah Miller, six siblings, Veldena (William) Hicks, Guy Terry, JoAnn Davenport, Kenneth (Sally) Terry, Teresa (Gerald) Dobson, Patricia...

Brenda L. Royse, age 61 of Springfield passed away November 14, 2021.  She was born March 2, 1960 in Xenia, the daughter of the late Robert and Billie (Braden) Bilger.  Brenda enjoyed cooking, baking, making candy and cherished spending time with family.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Sondra Royse.  Brenda is survived by her son, Boo (Stephanie) Royse; two grandchildren, Caitlyn and Cody; honorary grandson, James Dugan; life...

Juanita F. Morgan, age 94 of Fairborn passed away Saturday November 13, 2021 unexpectedly, surrounded by her family and loved ones.  She was born November 1, 1927 in Bath Township, Ohio, in the farmhouse she always lived in.  She is the daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth (Trollinger) Flatter.  Juanita was a longtime member of Fairborn United Methodist Church; Greene County Agricultural Society; Greene County Farm Bureau; and Bath Grange.  She enjoyed farming, raising...

Barbara Ann Doty, age 85 of Fairborn, passed away Friday November 12, 2021 at ProMedica of Beavercreek.  She was born September 21, 1936 in New York, NY, the daughter of the late William and Virginia (Spring) Payne.  She is survived by three children, David (Johanne) Doty, Karen Ladrach, Steven Doty; six grandchildren, Justin, David, Kimberly, Jared, Jaden, Owen; and a sister, Janice Payne.  A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday November 18, 2021 from...