Obituaries

Beverly Ann Locke

Beverly Ann Locke

May 5, 2024

Locke (Loyd), Beverly "Bev" Ann, age 74, of Spring Valley, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Bev was born to George and Esther "Dolly" Loyd on June 1, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio. On July 8, 1967 she married Joseph "Joe" Locke of Knox, Indiana. They went on to have two children, Tammy and Bryan....

Wanda D. Medley

Wanda D. Medley

May 5, 2024

Wanda D. Medley, age 90, of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2024. She was born in New Boston, Ohio on January 4, 1934 to the late Homer E. and Esther Henson.In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, William "Pete" Medley; her sister, Wilma Henson; her brothers: Homer...

Randy D. Foucht

Randy D. Foucht

May 4, 2024

Randy Foucht, age 67, of Dayton, passed away May 4, 2024. Randy was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 18, 1956 to the late Donald and Nellie Foucht. Randy is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Carl and Robby Foucht.He is survived by wife, Debbie Foucht; daughter, Kelli Kelly; sons, Tim Jones and Matt (Pam) Jones; grandchildren,...

Charles L. Mathews

Charles L. Mathews

May 4, 2024

Charles L. "Chuck" Mathews, age 78 , of Beavercreek, passed away on May 4, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was born in New London, Connecticut, on April 5, 1946, the son of the late Charles and Arlene Mathews.He was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved wife of 54 years, Candace Mathews. Chuck is...

Melvin L. Abernathy

Melvin L. Abernathy

May 4, 2024

Melvin L. Abernathy, age 89, of Waynesville, passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 4, 2024. Melvin was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 18, 1934 to the late Kenneth and Marjorie Abernathy.Melvin is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Carolyn and his son, Keith.He is survived by son, Marc Abernathy; grandchildren, Kristi...

Samantha Marie Letner

Samantha Marie Letner

May 4, 2024

Samantha Marie Letner, age 40, of Dayton, passed away on May 4, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1984 to Dallas and Yvonne Letner. She graduated from OIPNT College, majoring in Medical Assistance. She loved her family and spending time with her children. They liked to go out to dinner or to the movies. Samantha also took them out...

Clifford "Cliff"A. Smith Jr.

Clifford "Cliff"A. Smith Jr.

May 4, 2024

Clifford "Cliff" Alan Smith Jr., age 55 of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family on May 4, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born February 9, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Clifford Alan Smith Sr. and Beverly (Michael) Priest.Cliff was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He proudly served his country...

Nancy Jane Browne

Nancy Jane Browne

May 4, 2024

Nancy Jane Browne, age 85 of Xenia, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Xenia Health & Rehab. She was born January 29, 1939 in Midland, Ohio, the daughter of Glenn and Gladys Walker.She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Browne, whom she married in July, 1963. They celebrated their 50th anniversary shortly before Richard's passing. Her...

Billie Joe Todd

Billie Joe Todd

May 4, 2024

Billie Joe Todd, age 79, passed away on May 4, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1945 in Jamestown, TN to the late Ed and Frances Todd.Billie worked for 7UP Bottling Company for 49 years. He enjoyed being outdoors, playing cards, Yahtzee and he was a foodie. Billie loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be...

Crystal Hurt

Crystal Hurt

May 3, 2024

In the quiet town of Hazard, KY, on a chilly winter day in 1994, a beacon of light named Crystal Hurt was born. She brought joy and warmth to those around her from the very beginning. is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to this extraordinary soul who departed from our lives on a spring day in Dayton, OH...

Dolores Ann Moore

Dolores Ann Moore

May 3, 2024

Dolores Ann Moore of Monroe passed away peacefully Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at the age of 87. Dolores was born June 12th, 1936 to David and Emma Jones in Wyandotte, Michigan. She attended Bedford High School where she met the love of her life, Eugene William Moore. The two were married on March 7th, 1953 and had 5 children. She...

Roslyn Ruth Berggren

Roslyn Ruth Berggren

May 3, 2024

Roslyn ("Ros") Ruth Berggren, age 63, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away May 3, 2024. Roslyn was born in Twenty Nine Palms, California on September 15, 1960 to Frederick and Ersia Honadle. Ros is preceded in death by her father, Brad Berggren, her husband, and Mark Berggren, her son. Ros is survived by her Mom, sister Michelle Johnson, brother Price Honadle...

Christian Noel Bennett

Christian Noel Bennett

May 3, 2024

Christian Noel Bennett, age 39, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1984, in Cebu, Philippines.Christian attended Wayne High School and graduated with the class of 2003. Shortly after high school, Christian met the love of his life, Jolonda. In July of 2005, Christian enlisted into the United States Air...

James H. Lanos Jr.

James H. Lanos Jr.

May 3, 2024

Mr. James Henry Lanos Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 3, 2024, after a lengthy illness.He was born April 22, 1946, in Earle, Arkansas, and moved to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1951. He was the second of five children born to the late James H. Sr. and Mary (Nicks) Lanos.James, affectionately known as "Bug" and "Big Guy",...

Michael S. Wilson

Michael S. Wilson

May 3, 2024

Family will received guests from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Centerville, OH 45459) where a funeral service will begin at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow the service at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg, OH. To share a memory of Michael or leave his family a special message,...

John W. Morris, Jr.

John W. Morris, Jr.

May 3, 2024

John W. "Jack" Morris Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, and mentor, passed away on May 3, 2024. Born December 8, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, Jack was the son of John W. Morris and Uldine (Bussone) Morris, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joan E. (Westgerdes) Morris, and his loving children, John...

Marlene "Sue" Gossett

Marlene "Sue" Gossett

May 3, 2024

Marlene "Sue" Gossett, age 84, of Dayton passed away on May 3, 2024. She was born in Urbana, Ohio on June 27, 1939 to the late Maynard and Francis Parker. In addition to her parents, Sue is preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd Willeby and Robert Gossett. Sue is survived by her son, Gary Willeby and granddaughter, Genea Willeby;...

Dorothy R. Colonna "Dottie"

Dorothy R. Colonna "Dottie"

May 2, 2024

Dorothy Rita Backus “Dottie”, 90 of Washington Township, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on January 19, 1934 in Scranton, PA, the daughter of John Backus and Gertrude (Post) Backus. She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 60 years Frank, son Stephen and granddaughters Caroline...

Robert P. "Bob" Smith

Robert P. "Bob" Smith

May 2, 2024

Robert P. Smith, lovingly known to all as "Bob", passed away on May 2, 2024. He was born on February 27, 1930 to the late Georgia and Anthony Smith.He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. He continued his service afterwards in the Navy Reserves. He retired in 1989 from General Motors after working there...

James "Jim" D. Williams

James "Jim" D. Williams

May 2, 2024

James "Jim" DeWitt Williams, age 97, of Fairborn passed away on May 2, 2024. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on May 17, 1926 to the late Walter and Grace Williams. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Melva; daughter, Sherrie Williams; brother, Jack Williams and sister, Kate Hurst. Jim is survived by his...

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