OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.

Arthur W. Enyart

Arthur W. Enyart

Feb 23, 2026

Arthur W. “Art” Enyart, aged 89, of Beavercreek, OH, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 23, 2026. Art was born October 7, 1936, in Dayton, OH.

He graduated from West Carrollton High School in 1954 and married Sandra (Seabold) in December.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra, of seventy-two years; his four children, Lynn (Carl) Varner, Patti (Gary) Killian, Jeff...

Robert A. Hardman

Robert A. Hardman

Feb 18, 2026

Robert A. Hardman, age 74 of Fairborn passed away February 18, 2026 at Soin Medical Center.  He was born on October 26, 1951, in Dayton, the son of the late Arlo and Betty (McQuality) Hardman. Robert was a self-employed welder who dedicated his working career to mastering his craft.  He found great joy in fishing and riding motorcycles, activities that...

Carolyn Lavonne (Wright) Clifton

Carolyn Lavonne (Wright) Clifton

Feb 17, 2026

Carolyn “Bonnie” Lavonne (Wright) Clifton, aged 82, of Fairborn, OH, passed away, Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born August 23, 1943, in Jamestown, OH, the daughter of the late Howard E. and Ruth B. (Sylvester) Wright.

Professionally, Carolyn made a significant impact as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) and home health aide. With passion and commitment, she worked in...

Dorothy "Dot" (Harrison) Braddon

Dorothy "Dot" (Harrison) Braddon

Feb 14, 2026

Dorothy "Dot"(Harrison) Braddon, aged 94, of Fairborn, passed away on February 14, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on July 31, 1931 in Columbus Mississippi, the daughter of E.R. and Zelda (Ross) Harrison.

A 1949 graduate of S.D. Lee High School, she continued her education at Mississippi State College for Women. On May 15,1952, she married 1st Lt. Paul...

Doris M. Brookey

Doris M. Brookey

Feb 12, 2026

Doris M. Brookey, age 98 of Vandalia passed away February 12, 2026. She was born May 15, 1927 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Stebbelton) Matthews. Doris was an award winning Watercolor artist and a member of the Ohio Watercolor Society. She was very active in her adult years with many activities to include tennis, swimming,...

Richard L. "Rick" Sams

Richard L. "Rick" Sams

Feb 11, 2026

Richard Lee “Rick” Sams, aged 74, of Springfield, OH, passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born, August 3, 1951, in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late, William Arthur and June Eleanor (Balderson) Sams.

Rick led a life marked by hard work, holding various blue-collar jobs throughout his career, but his true legacy lies in the love and care...

Kay Roth

Kay Roth

Feb 10, 2026

Kay (Carol) Roth, age 76 of Fairborn passed away February 10, 2026, in Columbus. She was born March 1, 1949, in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Evert and Betty (Mehaffie) Hissong.

A devoted member of the Abiding Christ Lutheran Church, Kay was deeply involved in the church's Bible study group, where she formed lifelong friendships and shared her passion...

Brett T. Smith

Brett T. Smith

Feb 9, 2026

Brett T. Smith, aged 56, of Beavercreek, OH, passed away, Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born July 3, 1969, in San Antonio, TX, the son of Dr. Dwight Smith M.D. and Alice (Desselle) Seiling.

Brett was a devoted family man who cherished every moment spent with his loved ones.

A passionate LSU football fan, Brett eagerly anticipated each game and the...

Andrew "Andy" Partin

Andrew "Andy" Partin

Feb 8, 2026

Andrew "Andy" Partin, a cherished husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton, at the age of 51. He was born December 21, 1974, in Pineville, Kentucky, the son of Larry Masters and Bobbie (Partin) Sternberger.

He is preceded in death by his father and his beloved Mamaw, L.V. Partin.  Andy is survived by...

Joseph W Denny

Joseph W Denny

Feb 4, 2026

Joseph W Denny, aged 83 years old of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away on February 4, 2026, at Soin Medical Center. Born on July 30, 1942, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late Leonard Denny and Leala Zimmer.

Throughout his life, Joseph was known for his warmth, generosity, and unwavering love for his family. He leaves behind his cherished his wife...

Wanda J. Shearer

Wanda J. Shearer

Feb 1, 2026

Wanda J. Shearer, a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in Troy, Ohio, at the age of 91. She was born March 12, 1934, in Fayette County, Paint Township, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Crawford) Snyder.

Wanda was an active member of her community, proudly belonging to the Red Hat Society...

Kenneth Gene Poston

Kenneth Gene Poston

Feb 1, 2026

Kenneth Gene Poston, aged 91 of Xenia, OH, passed away, Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born December 19, 1934, in Gainsboro, TN, the son of the late Ernest M. and Susan (Smith) Poston.

Gene devoted many years to his career as a truck driver, mastering the art of the open road. His work ethic was unmatched, embodying a dedication that...

Toby L Brewer

Toby L Brewer

Jan 31, 2026

Toby served in the U.S. Army and followed with employment at Libra Industries. He was an active member of the Moose Lodge 1068 Fairborn, nurturing friendships and camaraderie within the community. He found joy in various hobbies, particularly golfing and fishing. Toby also had a love for traveling and enjoyed taking cruises with his wife, Linda, where he embraced new...

Robert R. Kepperling

Robert R. Kepperling

Jan 28, 2026

Robert R. Kepperling, age 90 of Fairborn passed away January 28, 2026. He was born June 27, 1935 in West Union, Ohio, the son of the late Robert E. And Lucille (Purden) Kepperling. He graduated from Wayne High School in Cherry Fork, Ohio and after graduation he drove trucks for his fathers business. He married Faye McGuire while living in...

Theresa Ann (Howard) Stonerock

Theresa Ann (Howard) Stonerock

Jan 27, 2026

Theresa Ann (Howard) Stonerock, 60 of Clark County, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1965, in Dayton, OH, the daughter of the late John H. and Bobbie J. (Day) Howard Jr.

She was well-known for her unwavering commitment to her career, having worked for over 20 years as the executive assistant to the president...

Michael E. Kuna

Michael E. Kuna

Jan 26, 2026

Michael E. Kuna, age 72 of Fairborn passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026. He was born April 5, 1953, the son of the late Jack and Amy J. Kuna. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother. James Kuna; sister-in-law, Joanna (Nina) Gatten; and grandson, Quentin Michael Donovan. Mike is survived by the love...

Becky Dorsten

Becky Dorsten

Jan 25, 2026

Becky Dorsten, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Springfield, Ohio, at the age of 86. She was born on March 25, 1939, in Morgan County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Bazzie and Margaret (Roseberry) Cantrell.

She enjoyed shopping for antiques, going to garage sales and flea markets, and took great pleasure in...

William Lawrence Mattern

William Lawrence Mattern

Jan 18, 2026

William Lawrence “Bill” Mattern, aged 68 of Fairborn, OH, passed away, Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was born November 18, 1957, in Xenia, OH, the son of Thomas Lee “Tom” and Bernice Oga (Ebersteiner) Mattern. Bill was a lifetime resident of Fairborn, OH, and a 1976 graduate of Fairborn High School.

A dedicated worker, Bill spent many years as a meat...

Armenita Frances "Fran" Condon

Armenita Frances "Fran" Condon

Jan 17, 2026

Armenita Frances “Fran” Condon, aged 79, of Fairborn, OH, passed away, Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1946, in Maysville, KY, the daughter of the late James E. and Mary Thelma (Lawrence) Reeves.

Fran was a kind-hearted, loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was as gorgeous inside as she was out. Her grace, style, and bright smile...

USAF SMSgt. (Ret.) Martin M. "Marty" Helfrich

USAF SMSgt. (Ret.) Martin M. "Marty" Helfrich

Jan 13, 2026

Our beloved Martin Michael Helfrich passed away January 13, 2026, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, at the age of 77. Marty was a devoted husband, loving father and father-in-law, caring brother, adoring Papa, loyal friend, and proud Air Force Veteran. He was the anchor of our family, travelling the world with his beautiful bride Mary J and building a beautiful...

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