Obituaries
Evelyn Davis
Sep 26, 2014
DAVIS, Evelyn B. "Bea"Age 84, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2014. She was born July 26, 1930 in Dyersburg, TN to the late, Cubie and Mable Vires. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Davis; son-in-law, Steve Creager; brother, Billy Joe Vires; and sister-in-law, Ilamae Vires. She is survived by her children, Ruthie...
Ronald Heilman
Sep 25, 2014
HEILMAN, Ronald H.Age 71 passed away September 25, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Eleanor Heilman and former wife, Sandra Heilman. He is survived by children, Carrel (Scott) Robinson, Catherine Simpson, Caren (James) Earick, Wally Heilman, Sara Heilman, and Benjamin Heilman; grandchildren, Dustin, David, Danielle, Matthew, Amanda, Mark, Caleb, Lacy, Jayden, and Ethan; 7 great-grandchildren;...
Janet Kerschner
Sep 25, 2014
Janet L. Kerschner, age 87, of Dayton, OH passed away Thursday September 25, 2014. Born April 28, 1927, Janet was employed as a bank teller for 27 years. Janet is preceded in death by first husband, Everett V. Filbrun Jr.; and step-son, Jonathan Kerschner. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Kerschner; children, Thomas L. (Alice) Filbrun of Angola,...
Betty L. Shade
Sep 25, 2014
Betty L. Shade, age 86 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 15, 1928 in Dayton to the late Charles O. Farris, Sr. and Helen Marie (Doty) Farris-Lutz. Betty was also preceded in death by her first husband, Russell Mills; her second husband, James Shade; siblings, Clark Farris, James...
Edward Patrick Peoples
Sep 24, 2014
Edward Patrick Peoples, age 91, formerly of Garfield Heights, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Centerville, Ohio with his wife of 67 years, Stephanie (Somajtes) by his side. He was born July 1, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late Patrick and Josephine Peoples. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps and...
Eddie L. Miles Jr.
Sep 24, 2014
Eddie L. Miles Jr., 33, of Dayton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2014. He was born on May 20, 1981, in Dayton, Ohio. Eddie was a 1999 graduate of Trotwood Madison High School and MVCTC in Clayton.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty and Fred Saunders; paternal grandfather, James Miles; maternal grandparents, Millard and Emma...
Harry Spears
Sep 24, 2014
Harry H. Spears, age 86, of Centerville, OH and formerly of Fairborn, OH passed away after a courageous battle with Leukemia on Wednesday September 24, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Spears; and brother, Jim Spears. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Norris Spears; children, Catherine Spears...
Frank G. Werler
Sep 24, 2014
Frank G. Werler, age 81 of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014. He was born June 9, 1933 in Esslingen, Germany, the son of the late Eric and Johanna Werler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Werler and his sister, Renate Lundblad. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 59...
Michael Matthews
Sep 24, 2014
MATTHEWS, Michael A. "Painter", age 60, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eldridge and Mary Inez Matthews. Michael is survived by his brothers, Jerry (Debbie) Matthews and Greg (Jana) Matthews; step-mother, Diana Matthews; nephews, Jeff and Wesley and their families. He was born in Atlanta, GA, raised in Kettering,...
Max R. Craun
Sep 24, 2014
CRAUN, MaxAge 71, passed away September 24, 2014 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born and raised around Fletcher, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lavina Craun; children, Jonella Anderson and Max Craun, Jr.; 1 granddaughter; and 2 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sharmon Craun; children, Clara (Tom) Anderson...
Robert Ward
Sep 24, 2014
Robert L. Ward, age 70 of Dayton, passed away September 24, 2014. He was born May 11, 1944 in Greenup County, KY to the late Taylor Ward and Marge Justice Rollins. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Yulonda Ward.Bob is survived by his children: Brett (Angela) Ward, Heather Ward, and Don (Kim) Ward;...
Cecil D. Rooks, Jr.
Sep 23, 2014
Cecil D. Rooks, Jr., age 76, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. He was born in Cincinnati on October 1, 1937 to the late Cecil & Mamie Rooks. Cecil was a 32 degree Mason and belonged to the Scottish Rite. He was the owner of A&A Antenna & Satellite. Cecil was preceded in death by his sister,...
Melissa Ortiz-Bebbington
Sep 23, 2014
ORTIZ-BEBBINGTON, Melissa, age 26, of Beavercreek, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Maria Tomasa-Ortiz. Melissa is survived by her husband, Greg Bebbington; parents, Tony and Lilly Ortiz; sister, Maria Ortiz; grandfather, Carlos Gonzalez, as well as numerous other family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the...
Ronald Lee Caylor
Sep 22, 2014
Ronald Lee Caylor, age 87, was born March 20, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed September 22, 2014 in Washington Township, Ohio.Ronald was a veteran of the Air Force. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 3:00 pm at the Dayton National Cemetery, where Mr. Caylor will be laid to rest.
John Strachan I
Sep 22, 2014
John Edward Strachan I, age 41, was called up to heaven. (12 Oct 1972 โ 22 Sept 2014). He is survived by his three children; John Edward II (20), Caleb Matthew (18), and Felicity Dawn (14). Also survived by his parents, Cliff Strachan and Dawn Dagy. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Shane Michael in 2005. John...
Patrick Browning
Sep 22, 2014
Patrick R. Browning, age 54 of Dayton, passed away September 22, 2014. He was born September 27, 1959 in Dayton to the late Hezzie L. and Clementine Browning, Sr. In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his daughter, Shawntae S. Browning; brother, Hezzie L.Browning, Jr.; aunt, Lucy Browning; and cousin, Gary Battle.Pat is survived by his...
Imo Jean Johnson
Sep 22, 2014
Imo Jean Johnson, age 71 of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born February 5, 1943 in Madison County, KY to the late Charles and Ida Bell (Goins) King. Imo Jean was preceded in death by her parents and 6 siblings.She is survived by her husband, George Johnson; children, Teresa (Greg) Plumb,...
Mary Ann Deem
Sep 22, 2014
DEEM, Mary Ann Age 78, passed away September 22, 2014. She was born February 3, 1936 in Lillington, NC to the late, Russell and Juanita Montgomery. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ray E. Deem; children, Mitchell (Vickie) Deem, Robert (Janet) Deem, Barbara (Brent) Cook, Patricia (Jerry) Mentzel, and Richard (Cathy) Deem; siblings, Russell Montgomery, Charles Montgomery,...
Lottie Taylor
Sep 22, 2014
Lottie C. Hege Taylor, age 90 formerly of Winston Salem, NC passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 at Sanctuary at Wilimington Place. She was born April 23, 1924 in Clemmens, North Carolina the daughter of Joe L. and Myrtle Hege. She was previously employed by Mademoiselle Beauty Salon and Gold's Gym of Winston Salem.She is preceded in death by her...
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