All Obituaries

TAULBEE, Eula Age 91, of Trotwood, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Beech, by her son, Daniel, by her parents, James & Delphia Taulbee and also by siblings, Dennis, Travis, Calvis & Mabel. She loved gardening, her flower beds, watching nature from her back yard, cooking, entertaining and spending time with those who wanted to spend time with her. Eula is survived by siblings, Ruth, JC...

MATHIAS, Mary Lou Age 91, formerly of Phillipsburg, passed away on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed & Mary Johns; husband, Dwayne Mathias; brothers, Virgil & Vernon Johns; sisters, Velma Carroll & Virginia Share. She was a longtime member of Phillipsburg United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg Senior Citizens, and was retired from Northmont City Schools as a food service cashier. Mary Lou was a 1946 graduate of Phillipsburg...

ZICKEFOOSE, Carolyn Sue Age 84, of Brookville, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Grace Brethren Village in Englewood following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gale in 1992, by her parents, Gerald & Ruth Golden and by a great-grandson, Bennett Justice. She retired from the Cafeteria with Brookville Schools. She was an active member of Brookville First United Methodist Church and later at Crestview Baptist Church. Sue is survived by a son, Barry (Beth)...

HOLBERT, Daniel L. Age 63, of Richmond, IN, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, George Holbert; sister, Linda Kimerling; brother-in-law, Max McConnell. Daniel loved to paint and do body work on cars. He looked forward to watching races and shopping at auctions. He also enjoyed playing darts and listening to old rock music. Survived by the love of his life, Barb Clements; children, Blake Holbert, Brenda (Chris) Evans, and Brittany Holbert;...

CRIFFIELD, Jean K. Age 81, of Brookville, formerly of Trotwood, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Ron Criffield & her sister, Dorothy Fosnaugh. She was a 1956 graduate of Patterson Cooperative High School in Dayton. She retired from Children’s Medical Center in Dayton and she was an active member of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority in Brookville. Jean is survived by her 2...

TALBOTT, nee. Burnside, Wanda Age 76, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 following an extended illness. She leaves behind her daughter, Charissa (Scott) Dickerson; grandchildren, Nathan Dickerson, Garrett Dickerson, and countless other family members and friends. Due to national health concerns, and temporary Ohio ordinances, services for Wanda will be held privately at the convenience of her family. A privately burial will also take place. Thank you for your patience and understanding...

LORAH, Mary (Henning) Age 74, of Brookville, passed away  on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Brookhaven, following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Virgil Henning Jr. & Bernadine Henning, and by her husband of 38 years, Gerald Lorah. She retired as a master sergeant in the US Army. She was a longtime member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Englewood. She was President of the Resident’s Council at Brookhaven and she enjoyed participating in many...

LARSON, Donald Otto Age 88, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Patricia, and brother Harold Larson. He is survived by his three children, Pamela (Michael) Chamberlain, Krista Nutt, Todd Larson; sister-in-law Linda Muse and brother-in-law Gerald Roach. Donald was born in Eagle Grove, Iowa on September 29, 1931. He retired after 36 years of service as an Engineer at General Motors Delco Products. Don served as a Corporal in the US Army at Fort...

RIGGS, Mary L. Age 85, of Brookville, formerly of New Lebanon, passed away at Grandview Hospital on Thursday, April 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Riggs, by a son, Craig Riggs, by sisters, Betty Cultice & Eileen Radcliff and by a granddaughter, Karie Newsock. She was a 1953 graduate of Dixie High School and she was a 4-H advisor for many years. Mary is survived by children, Tina Clayton, Bob (Sharon) Riggs & Karen (Chuck) Krull; sisters, Margaret Austin,...

SHOCKLEY, Betty Jean Age 90, of Brookville, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at New Lebanon Care & Rehab following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Millikin, by her husband, Raymond Shockley, by her companion, Gary Matusoff, great-great-granddaughter, Athena Hutton & by her parents. Betty is survived by a son, Michael Ray (Carolyn Tryon) Shockley; daughter, Reba (Jim Finley) Hutchings; step-son, Aric (Katie) Matusoff; grandchildren, Crista...