Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.
David Lloyd Secrest
Oct 4, 2025
David Secrest, age 68, of Fairborn, Ohio, died on October 4, 2025.
David was born in Celina, Ohio on February 7th, 1957, to Lloyd and Luella (Scheblo) Secrest. A graduate of Parkway High school, he was employed at Huffy Bicycle factory for 20+ years. He was a man of few words but enjoyed following his favorite sports teams (the Browns and...
Karen (Whaley) Adkins
Sep 29, 2025
Karen (Whaley) Adkins, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, educator and beloved member of her community, peacefully passed away on September 29, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. Born on February 10, 1942, in Oak Hill, Ohio. Karen devoted her life to teaching and nurturing young minds, spending 30 years as a math teacher at Central Junior High, Baker High School, and...
John Frederick Dewsberry
Sep 29, 2025
John Frederick Dewsberry, age 82, of Yellow Springs, OH, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born November 18, 1942, in Berwyn, IL, the son of the late Stanley Steven and Margaret Lorraine (Hussey) Dewsberry.
His life was marked by dedication, service, and profound love for his family.
John had a distinguished career in security with the United States Air...
James Alexander
Sep 26, 2025
James Edwin Alexander, known to all as Jimmie, passed away of natural causes on September 26, 2025 at the age of 68 years old. Jimmie was born September 15, 1957 in Puerto Rico (where his father was stationed in the Air Force) to Janet (Payton) Alexander and Leroy Alexander Sr. Jimmie spent his early years at various bases, but ultimately...
Glenna Jean Baab
Sep 25, 2025
In Loving Memory
Glenna Jean Baab, 90, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, September 25, 2025. Glenna Jean was born on January 17, 1935, to the late Cecil Bowling and Georgia Litton at Redwine, Kentucky.
She left us peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and unwavering strength. Her life was a testament to compassion, resilience and a profound...
Phyllis Gayheart
Sep 24, 2025
Phyllis Gayheart, born on May 15, 1929, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Xenia, Ohio. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final moments, leaving a legacy of warmth, compassion, and an enduring spirit.
Throughout her life, Phyllis was a devoted wife and mother, known for her commitment to her family and the joy she found in her...
Diana L. Owens
Sep 24, 2025
Diana L. Owens, age 71, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born April 7, 1954, in Springfield, OH, the daughter of the late Shirley J. (Peterman) Lapp.
Diana dedicated many years of her life to her profession as a nurse at the Inn at Fox Run. Her care and compassion for others left an indelible mark on the...
Charles John Christopher Wetzel
Sep 24, 2025
Charles John Christopher Wetzel, age 75, passed away on September 24, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on December 13, 1949, in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of the late Ralph and Wilma (Wahl) Wetzel. Charles served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force, retiring at the rank of Staff Sergeant after over 22 years of service....
Dana Olivia (Ingram) Whitt
Sep 22, 2025
Dana Olivia Ingram Whitt, age 80, of Fairborn, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. Her loving husband and daughter were by her side. She was born to the late Jesse and Mildred Ingram on August 23, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dana held her family first, as a devoted wife and loving mother. Dana graduated from Cosmetology School in 1964. She...
George W. McDaniel, II
Sep 21, 2025
George W. McDaniel, II, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2025, at the age of 55. He was born on November 14, 1969, in Fort Rucker, Alabama, and was a proud graduate of Dover High School in Dover, Delaware.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney “Mick” McDaniel and Patricia “Pat” (Thompson) McDaniel; his maternal grandparents,...
Sandra Sue Koogler
Sep 21, 2025
Sandra Sue “Sandy” Koogler, age 79, of Fairborn, OH, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of home, Sunday, September 21, 2025—just five days shy of her 80th birthday. She was born September 26, 1945, in Dayton, OH, the daughter of the late Donald A. and Maudie (Jacobs) Rosselli.
A woman of many interests, Sandy was particularly passionate about thrifting, often spending...
Ella Carol Meade
Sep 16, 2025
Ella Carol Meade, age 88 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 5, 1937 in Oil Springs, KY, the daughter of the late Henry Ward Beecher and Edna (Picklesimer) Stapleton. Ella lived a full and vibrant life, marked by her dedication to family and community.
Ella was employed at Wright-Patterson Air...
Rosemary Murphy
Sep 14, 2025
Rosemary Murphy, age 71 of Fairborn passed away September 14, 2025 at Kettering Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 3, 1954 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Alvin "Enoch" and Beatrice (Turner) Watts. A talented cake decorator, Rosemary was known for her artistic flair that extended beyond cakes. Her passion for art found expression...
Harold Gene Conner
Sep 11, 2025
Harold "Gene" Conner, born on September 12, 1948, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, passed away on September 11, 2025, in Fairborn, just one day shy of his 77th birthday.
Harold was employed as a machinist with Duriron, where he devoted 35 years of his life to the craft before retiring. His work ethic and commitment to quality craftsmanship earned him the respect of...
Janet Diane Barnes
Sep 8, 2025
Janet Diane Barnes, age 73 of Fairborn, passed away on September 8, 2025, at Beavercreek Health and Rehab. Born on September 30, 1951, in Quitman, Mississippi, Janet's journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family, her community, and her faith.
A very generous person with a giving heart, Janet supported numerous area charities, leaving an indelible mark...
David E. Thomas
Sep 7, 2025
David E. Thomas, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on September 7, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona.
He was 75. He was born on January 30, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late Gene (Patti) Thomas and Patricia Anthony Woods. David proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korea and Vietnam, then followed with...
James Howard Henkle Sr.
Sep 5, 2025
James H. Henkle Sr., age 68, passed away, September 5, 2025, at Wright Rehab Center, Fairborn, OH.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Anna Carolyn Henkle; grandparents, Howard and Clariette Henkle; brother, John Henkle.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Elizabeth Hill; three children, Dori M.Owens (Kevin), James H. Henkle Jr., Thomas J Henkle; four...
Virginia Ann Mason
Sep 3, 2025
Virginia Ann Mason, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully in her home on September 3, 2025, at the age of 83 with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She was born on November 20, 1941, in Crockett, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Mildred (Lemaster) Conley.
She was an avid gardener; enjoyed knitting and...
Nila Lee Kaempf
Aug 30, 2025
Nila Kaempf, age 81 of Fairborn, passed away August 30, 2025 at the Kettering Medical Center. She was born November 24, 1943 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Carl and Jean (Lowrie) Love.
Nila was a longtime member of Mary Help of Christians Church and she was employed as a psychiatric attendant at Twin Valley Behavioral Facility, retiring after 30...
Sandra L. Wiener
Aug 28, 2025
Sandra L. Wiener, age 85 of Yellow Springs passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. She was born September 3, 1939 in Sharonville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carl and Martha (Hyde) Flickinger. Sandra was known for her love of reading and solving crossword puzzles, activities that not only brought her joy but also kept her mind sharp. She...
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