Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.
Sue Benner
Sep 20, 2019
Sue Benner, age 78 of Fairborn, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Friday September 20, 2019 at the Soin Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1941 in Staffordsville, KY, the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Ward) Tackett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Dean Tackett, Merle...
Kenneth Scott Mccullough
Sep 18, 2019
Kenneth Scott McCullough, 55, of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. He was born on July 10, 1964, in Chickapee, MA, the son of Lt. Col. (Ret.) Frederick William McCullough and Judith (Judson) McCullough. Ken was a graduate of Beavercreek High School and ITT Technical Institute. He worked at Motor Technology/Circor for over 20 years...
Barbara J. Koogler
Sep 14, 2019
Barbara J. Koogler, age 83 of Yellow Springs and lifelong resident of Greene County, passed away Saturday September 14, 2019 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 17, 1935 in Xenia, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mabel (Harner) Miller. Barb was a lifelong member of Byron Church where she served in many capacities over...
Clarence Junior Barnes
Sep 14, 2019
Clarence Junior Barnes, age 72 of Fairborn, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday September 14, 2019. He was born on July 22, 1947 in Harlan, KY, the son of the late Alex and Vera (Rutherford) Barnes. Clarence was employed as a millwright at Southwestern Cement Company, now Fairborn Cement Company; retiring after 39 years of service. ...

Kenny R. Childers
Sep 14, 2019
Kenny R. Childers, age 60 of Fairborn passed away Saturday September 14, 2019. He was born October 2, 1958 in Dayton, the son of the late Earl and Beneada (Short) Childers. Kenny enjoyed riding his motorcycle, basketball, camping, and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Coonie...
Usaf Major (Ret.) William P. "Bill" Coleman
Sep 11, 2019
USAF Major (Ret.) William P. “Bill” Coleman, age 60 of Cincinnati, passed away September 11, 2019. He was born March 10, 1959 in Anchorage, Alaska, the son of the late William and Kay (Huston) Coleman. Bill served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a nurse, retiring at the rank of Major; he followed with employment at the...
Willa Bentley
Sep 5, 2019
Willa Mae Bentley, age 95 of Fairborn, passed away September 5, 2019. She was born December 2, 1923 in Estill, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Sam and Emma (VanHoose) Conley. Willa was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Fairborn and Red Hat Society. She was the owner of Willa’s Beauty Shop for many years; and enjoyed...
Dale Allen Grody
Sep 4, 2019
Dale Allen Grody, 54 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday September 4, 2019 with his family by his side at Hospice of Dayton. Family will receive friends on Saturday September 14th from 3pm to 6pm at the Fairborn High School Auditorium with a celebration of life service to follow. Services provided through Belton-Stroup Funeral Home and please wear blue,...
Jane A. Arnold
Sep 3, 2019
Jane Ann (Lloyd) Arnold, age 79 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2019 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 13, 1940 in Grandville, NY, the daughter of the late Ellis and Elizabeth (Griffith) Lloyd. Jane was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fairborn; and she was employed at Wright-Patterson AFB, Elder-Beerman...
Dan Michael "Mike" Grinstead
Sep 2, 2019
Dan Michael “Mike” Grinstead, age 79 of Xenia, passed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday September 2, 2019 at his home. He was born February 6, 1940 in Columbus, OH, the son of the late Dan and Louise Grinstead. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Madolin (Brown) Grinstead; sister, Shirley Schlafman; daughter, Jennifer...
Anna Lois (Gabbard) Watkins
Sep 1, 2019
Anna Lois (Gabbard) Watkins, age 87 of Fairborn, passed away Sunday September 1, 2019 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 30, 1931 in Jackson, KY, the daughter of the late Carl E. and Minnie C. (Osborn) Gabbard. Mrs. Watkins was a 50-year member of the First Baptist Church of Fairborn and was a retired schoolteacher...
John E. Hoagland
Aug 31, 2019
Hoagland, John E., age 80 of Yellow Springs, passed away on Saturday August 31, 2019. He was born October 20, 1938 in Fairborn, the son of the late Loyd and Olga (Allemang) Hoagland. John was a 1956 graduate of Fairborn Baker High School and was a life-long farmer in Greene County. His farming included growing corn, soybeans and wheat,...
L. Muriel Koogler
Aug 30, 2019
L. Muriel Koogler, age 91 of Yellow Springs, passed away Friday August 30, 2019 at the Soin Medical Center. She was born August 3, 1928 in Dayton, the daughter of the late W. Clifford and Leila Mae (Wright) Harkrader. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 2009; and a sister,...
James M. "Mitchel" Whitt
Aug 28, 2019
James M. “Mitchel” Whitt, age 67 of Fairborn passed away August 28, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born October 25, 1951 in Dayton, the son of the late Bernard and Margorie (Adkins) Whitt. Mitchel enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and tinkering. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Judy Brigman, Bonnie...
John W. Syx, Sr.
Aug 27, 2019
John W. Syx, Sr., age 86 of Fairborn, passed away on Tuesday August 27, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born January 12, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Rae Syx and Edna (Adams) Watson. John was a Korean War veteran serving his country in the United States Army. He was retired from General Motors...
Ivan J. "Jack" Kabler
Aug 24, 2019
Ivan J. “Jack” Kabler, age 77 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday August 24, 2019. He was born December 3, 1941 in Dayton, the son of Ivan and Marian (McClellan) Kabler. Jack graduated from Miamisburg High School, class of 1959. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis; and followed with employment at Apex Tool...
William M. "Brownie" Brown
Aug 24, 2019
William M. “Brownie” Brown, age 85 of Xenia, passed away Saturday August 24, 2019 at the Kettering Medical Center. He was born October 1, 1933 in Alpha, Ohio, the son of the late Marvin and Cleo (Gentner) Brown. Bill served his country in the US Army and retired after a career as a letter carrier with the US...
Robert J. Carder
Aug 14, 2019
Robert J. Carder, age 89 of Centerville, passed away Wednesday August 14, 2019 at the Dayton VA Hospice. He was born September 26, 1929 in Dayton, the son of the late John C. and Mary Helen (Brandenburg) Carder. Robert served his country during Korea in the US Army Reserve and was employed as a computer analyst with NCR...
Russell M. Terry
Aug 14, 2019
Russell M. Terry, age 93 of Enon, passed away Wednesday August 14, 2019. He was born January 23, 1926 in Huntington, WV, the son of the late Russell Troy and Anna May (Tackett) Terry. Russell served his country in the US Navy during World War II aboard the USS Gunason; and followed with employment in civil...
Eva Lewis Stidham
Aug 13, 2019
Eva Lewis Stidham, age 89 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2019. She was born March 30, 1930 in West Liberty, KY, the daughter of the late James F. “Jim Crow” and Orpha (Prater) Turner. Having a passion for flowers, she established Lewis Florist which was the first florist in West Liberty. After relocating to Fairborn in...
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