All Obituaries

Steven Arthur Zimmerman, 75 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away at home on December 18th, 2025, with his wife Judy and his beloved cat, Archie, by his side. Steven grew up in West Carrollton, Ohio, and graduated from West Carrollton High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University in 1972 and later returned to West Carrollton High School where he taught woodworking and coached football and baseball. Steven was an avid athlete and lifelong sports enthusiast, ...

Johnathan James “John” Manning, age 53 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 17, 1972, in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. John honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a carpet installer for many years; and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his father James Manning. He is survived by his loving mother Julia (Brown) Manning, his ...

Donas P. Gilbert, age 63, of Miamisburg, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 13, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio. Donas loved fishing and spending time outdoors. He possessed a patient heart, a clever mind, and a unique funny sense of humor. He was willing to find creative ways to “fix” things for others, with a helping hand. He especially loved spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by his father Richard Gilbert, his brothers ...

Stacy Elizabeth Roten, age 58 of Waynesville, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Kettering Health Network – Miamisburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 28, 1967, in Dayton, Ohio. Stacy was a former Service Trainer for Icon of Dayton. She loved all animals, especially her dogs, honeybees and she loved being a Beekeeper and horses. She enjoyed wildflower gardening and going to music concerts, Stevie Nicks and Ashley McBryde were her ...

Jenifer L. McPartland, age 68 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born on November 10, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio. Jenifer was a Hairdresser for Marc Dotson Salon & Spa in Centerville. She was a member of the Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church. Jenifer enjoyed music, art, animals, and spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Kevin J. McPartland on January 15, 2026, her son Carl ...

Pastor Douglas G. Criswell, age 68 of West Carrollton, Entered into the Arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on September 6, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio. Pastor Criswell began his career in ministry in 1989 at the Newtown Baptist Church in Pineville, KY; he was the former minister at Grace Baptist Church in Drexel, Unity Baptist Church; and was the current minister at Grace Baptist Church South in West Carrollton. Pastor ...

Earl Ray Brown, age 89 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born on March 18, 1936, in Livingston, TN, the son of the late Arthur Lawrence & Etta Mae (Neely) Brown. Mr. Brown honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. Earl Ray was a former employee of Dayton Press, and a former Bus Driver for RTA. He was a member of the Miami Shores Baptist Church, and enjoyed boating at Dale Hollow, working on cars and ...

Brian D. Jones, age 53 of Beavercreek, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 4, 1972, in Dayton, Ohio. Brian was a C & C Machinist for FC Industries in Dayton with over 20 years of service. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and 4-wheelers, playing his guitar, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his mother Patricia Ann (Newman) Jones. He is survived by his fiancée and mother of his son ...

Harold Ralph Hammond, 93, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on January 18, 2026, with his wife by his side. He was born on April 19, 1932, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Beatrice and Wayne Hammond. Harold was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Known to most as Ralph, he is survived by his loving wife, Reva Hammond; his brothers, Tony and Jesse; his children, Ray (Bobbi), Stella Haller (Rex), Phil, Mike (Sandy), ...

Karl Anthony “Tony” Scott, age 79 of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 17, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Karl Anthony Schaffenrath and Maude Leo Scott. Mr. Scott was a Brick Mason for Local #22 with 35 years of service. He enjoyed traveling to Gatlinburg, watching Gunsmoke, Mountain Men, and Andy Griffith. Tony never passed up a sweet treat, and loved spending time with his family, especially his ...