All Obituaries

Gerri “Michelle” Kepperling was born on December 4, 1971 and passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Michelle was an avid Mickey Mouse collector and loved little purses. Michelle is survived by her parents, Mary and Jerry Kepperling; two sisters, Debbie Ferguson and Pat (Jeff) Herman; son, Taylor (Katie) Lowrie; grandkids, Ella and Owen; nieces, Catie (Ajay), Jessi, Deana (Cody), Ashley (Chris); nephews, Matt (Kristin); great nieces, Jayda and...

Arthur Steve Warthman (11/24/2020) Steve was born September 5, 1941 to Arthur J. Warthman and Roselene M. (Patterson) Warthman of Allensville, Ohio.   Steve leaves his beloved wife Vesta (Stutler) of 56 years, and his dearest sons (and spouses) Scott A. (Julie) Warthman of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and Shawn A. (Carrie) Warthman of Avon Lake, Ohio. Steve was also blessed to have his sister Vicky (Michael) Schlosser of Albany, Ohio.  Steve was the best “PaPa” to...

William Harding “Bill” Phillips, age 67 of Fairborn, passed away November 22, 2020.  He was born November 29, 1952 in Xenia, the son of the late Cecil Harding and Arlie (Hollandsworth) Phillips.  Bill served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Army; and followed with employment as a mechanic.  He loved cooking and motorcycles.  Bill is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Brenda; two step-children, Lawrence J. Cook, Amber K. Brewer; grandfather to...

ADAMS, Irene, age 78, of Fairborn, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 21, 2020. Irene was born on February, 15, 1942 in West Liberty, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Winford and Edna (Conley) Ison. Along with her parents, Irene is preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Adams; brothers, Hobert, Elza, and Donald Ison; and daughter, Donna Morefield. Irene is survived by sisters, Wanda Stacy and Tina (Ed) Sizemore; brother, Ronnie (Sue) Ison; daughters, Dreama (Bo) Havens and Darla...

Ann Miller, age 77 of Fairborn, passed away Friday November 20, 2020 at Trinity of Fairborn.  She was born January 18, 1943 in Whitley Co., KY, the daughter of the late Elijah and Bessie (Barton) Egnor.  Ann was the baby of the family as the last of 14 children born to her parents and she was the last one to pass away.  She retired from Wright-Patterson AFB where she was employed as a cashier and cook with the base restaurants.  An avid volunteer, Ann enjoyed helping with...

 James Morris Brantley (USAF Retired Master Sergeant) at age 77 passed away on the evening of November 19, 2020 at Soin Medical Hospital in Green County, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Charles Thomas Brantley and Richard Erwin Brantley and his daughter-in-law, Melissa Michelle Williams Brantley. He is survived by his wife, Silveriana Canonago Sayaang Brantley, son, James S. & Michelle Feagin Brantley of Fort Worth, Texas, his sister Barbara Brantley Onan of...

Virginia Slone, age 94 of Yellow Springs, passed away November 16, 2020.  She was born May 29, 1926 in Boones Camp, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Lafe and Mary (Dutton) Daniel.  Virginia enjoyed bluegrass music and attending bluegrass events.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur L. Slone; four siblings, Eugene Daniel, Clifford Daniel, Joshua Daniel, Kenny Daniel.  Virginia is survived by four children, Bill (Debbie) Slone,...

Nella Jean Watkins, age 88 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday November 12, 2020.  She was born May 6, 1932 in Morgan Co., Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ernie and Mattie (Easterling) Peyton.  Nella Jean was employed at Wright-Patterson AFB as a secretary and receptionist, retiring after 41 years of service.  She was a longtime member of Byron Church; and she was an avid vegetable and flower gardener and loved being outdoors.  In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Bernice W. Howard, age 97 of Enon, passed away November 12, 2020.  She was born June 21, 1923 in Morgan Co., Kentucky, the daughter of the late Dewey and Sadie Whitt.  She was retired from General Motors after 30 years of service.  Bernice was a member of the International Faith Church in Fairborn; enjoyed sewing, quilting, an excellent cook “the dumpling queen”, and traveled with her husband for over 30 years.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Martha L. Stettler, age 95 of Fairborn, passed away November 10, 2020.  She was born July 27, 1925 in Fairborn, the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Wertz) Mitman.  Martha was a member of the Fairborn Senior Center and Byron Church; she volunteered reading to children at the Fairborn Primary School and established the Stettler Scholarship fund for the Fairborn High School students.  She enjoyed gardening, watching the rodeo; and was an avid Red’s and football...