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The listings below represent the services of those men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician. Our Fallen Heroes also include military personnel who died in active service, including members of the Coast Guard, or Army Reserve.

A hero is someone who does what he or she can, despite the personal cost, when it needs to be done. Our Fallen Heroes put themselves in harm's way while protecting and serving a community, and paid the ultimate price. We are honored to be entrusted with their memory.

In this way we know that we help you to remember the courage of those who put their lives on the line defending life, liberty, and the property of others.

If the person you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your Fallen Hero. Names are listed alphabetically.

Past Services

Vicki Payne

April 10, 1973 - - March 08, 2023

Vicki Lynn Payne, 49, of Franklin, Ohio, passed away on March 8, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Vicki was born in Wilmington, Ohio, on April 10, 1973, to Junior H and Eva (Sallee) Livingston, both of whom preceded her in death. Vicki leaves behind her devoted husband of 20 years, Steven Payne, and the joys of her life, daughter Crissi (Kaylin) Hines of Dayton, ...

Joshua Polsley

May 08, 1982 - - February 10, 2023

Joshua Polsley – May 8, 1982 – February 10, 2023 Joshua passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. Josh was born in Dayton and lived most of his life here. He did graduate from LaVergne High School in Symrna, Tennessee and loved the southern experience. Josh was employed at the time of his death by Meridian Machining and always took such great pride in his work there. Josh ...

Mary Pennington

November 08, 1949 - - November 06, 2022

PENNINGTON, Mary Beth (Klosterman), age 72, died Sunday, November 6, 2022. Graduate of Julienne High School in 1968. She retired from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis J. Pennington in 2004, 3 brothers Gerald, Joseph and Peter. Survived by 3 brothers George (Mary) Klosterman, Steve (Sheila) Klosterman and Vince Klosterman Jr ...

Duane Plessinger

January 24, 1945 - - October 17, 2022

Duane Mark Plessinger, 77, of Trotwood, passed away on October 17, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of the late Lloyd and Virginia (Westerman) Plessinger. After graduating from Versailles High School, Duane served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He then lived in Georgia where he started his family. Duane eventually returned to Ohio and ...

Cynthia Prendergast

April 08, 1951 - - September 17, 2022

PRENDERGAST, Cynthia “Cindy” of Brookville, passed away Saturday, September 17th at Miami Valley Hospital. Surviving are her husband of 27 years Daniel Prendergast, sons Derek and Michael Stomberger, brothers Larry Brewer and David Potts, a sister Tammy Ellingson and niece Emily Crist. There will be a Celebration of Life at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 972 S. Miami St, ...

Tom Parnell

March 02, 1937 - - August 04, 2022

Parnell, Thomas R. “Tom” of Dayton, age 85 passed away Thursday August 4, 2022. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Norma; 2 step-daughters Robyn Oyster, Diana Ampleford and his brother James Parnell. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Shelby; son Jeff (Sherry) Parnell; 2 son in-laws Randal Oyster and Tim Ampleford; grandchildren Ashley, Morgan, Daniel, M ...

Brian Phillips

April 14, 1955 - - May 16, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce that our cousin Brian Joseph Phillips passed in peace quietly at home on May 16 th , 2022. Born on April 14 th , 1955, in Dayton, Ohio, the youngest of two brothers. He was 67 years old. Brian was quiet, independent, and an avid collector. He had an appreciation of comic books, war games, and miniature soldiers. He spent hundreds of ...

Jacob Pugh

February 23, 1980 - - April 26, 2022

PUGH, Jacob D. age 42 of Trotwood, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Donnie Lynn. Jacob is survived by his mother, Donna Pugh; sister, Jessica Lynn Sievering; 3 nephews, Nick, Luke, and Donnie; and numerous other relatives and friends. He enjoyed gardening, working on cars, and spending time with friends. Funeral services will be 11am ...

Gregory Prichard

November 20, 1954 - - March 19, 2022

PRICHARD, Gregory Thomas age 67 of Dayton, passed away March 19, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton after a short illness. Greg was born to the union of James Watt Prichard and Natalie Loretta Prichard, on November 20, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. He attended E.J. Brown Elementary School and Colonel White High School before ultimately moving to Englewood, OH where he graduated from Northmont ...

Lucy Phelps

July 11, 1927 - - December 12, 2021

PHELPS, Lucy Jewell (Baker), age 94, of Dayton, passed away in her home on December 12, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Phelps Sr, and son, James Phelps Jr, and by her parents Roy and Bessie Baker; brothers, Jack Baker and Alex Baker; sisters, Juanita Hollars, Margaret Baker, Ann Webb, Helen Coomer, and Pearl Carrender. She is survived by her grandchildre ...

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