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Judy Gayle Reed

Judy Gayle Reed

Sep 18, 2023

Judy Gayle Reed, age 72 of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born July 16, 1951 in Rome, Georgia the daughter of the late Robert and Audrey Mellon. Judy had a career as a Nanny for over 30 years, 20 of those years she worked for the Smith family who she loved and saw as an extension...

Edgar A. Givens

Edgar A. Givens

Sep 17, 2023

Edgar A. Givens, age 78, of Vandalia, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Edgar was born in Brooklyn, MD on August 29, 1945 to the late Edgar & Virginia "Fern" Givens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Judy Givens; granddaughter, Paige Patrick; brother, Morris Givens; and sister, Lila Marsden....

Mary E. Sims

Mary E. Sims

Sep 17, 2023

Mary E. Sims, age 90, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023. Mary was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on November 9, 1932, the daughter of Elwood and Elma (Siewert) Carr, along with her brother Elwood Carr, who preceded her in death. Mary was married to her loving devoted husband Robert (Bob) for 68 years until...

Francis Edward O'Halloran Ii

Francis Edward O'Halloran Ii

Sep 17, 2023

Francis "Frank" Edward O'Halloran II, 82, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023. Loving husband of Dee O'Halloran for 47 years. Cherished father of Theresa (Terry) O'Halloran-Key, Alicia (Rich) Norton, Edward (Michelle) O'Halloran, Bruce Long, Carla Long, Dave (Brooke) Long and Ryan O'Halloran, beloved step-son of Marie Pie, adored grandfather of Erica, Missy, Eddie, Evan, Tanner, Aiden, Colin, Leilani and...

Carl Douglas Benson

Carl Douglas Benson

Sep 17, 2023

Carl Douglas Benson, age 61, of Dayton passed away on September 17, 2023. He was born in Middletown on March 10, 1962 to the late Lonzo and Tommie Benson. In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa; brothers, Christopher Benson, Carey "CC" Benson; aunt, Luevern Brown and his beloved service dog, Travis. Carl is...

Jack Dozier

Jack Dozier

Sep 17, 2023

Jackie Ray Dozier, age 60, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born on December 29, 1962 in Dayton, OH.He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Jack Dozier and his granddaughter, Brooklyn Dozier.He is survived by Teri Dozier, his daughter, Jessica Dozier; his grandchildren, Austin Gibbs, Daisy Gibbs, Kayla Jones and Jack Dozier-Jones; his great-grandson,...

Gertrude Bradley "Trudy"

Gertrude Bradley "Trudy"

Sep 17, 2023

Gertrude Bradley, age 100, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on September 17, 2023. Gertrude was born in Homer, Louisiana on September 11, 1923, to the late Drew Smith and Hattie Wafer Smith. Gertrude gave her life to Christ at an early age and attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years. She made sure that her children were heavily...

Candyce Lynn Elstun

Candyce Lynn Elstun

Sep 16, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Candyce L. Rock-Elstun. Candyce passed away on September 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and ex-husbands. She is survived by her daughters Paula Martin and Sarah Jackson, son in law William Martin and extended family member Michael Rice. She is also survived by various...

James Lawrence Autio

James Lawrence Autio

Sep 16, 2023

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Autio, 54, passed away peacefully in his home on September 16, 2023. He was born on May 7th, 1969 in Chicago, IL. Cherished father of Bridgett Nicole Autio, (Brian Neiford), and adored grandfather of Jordan Michael Hess and Jonathan Lawrence Hess. He is also survived by his siblings, Patricia Autio (Brad Richardson), Nancy Taguacta, Gerald Taguacta II,...

Richard Trammell

Richard Trammell

Sep 16, 2023

Richard Trammell, 84, gained his wings peacefully with his family at his bedside on September 16, 2023. Richard was born in Grantville, GA to the late Tommie Smith and Walter Trammell Sr.His family journeyed to Dayton in the mid 50s and he graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1957. Upon graduation, he enlisted into the Army in the 82nd Airborne...

Herbert Lee Thomas

Herbert Lee Thomas

Sep 16, 2023

Herbert Lee Thomas, age 88 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, after a brief illness. Herbert was the youngest born to William L. Thomas and Lela Belle Thomas on February 10, 1935, in Lewisville Arkansas. In 1941, Herbert's family migrated to Richmond, California. In 1954 Herbert graduated from Richmond High School. Herbert joined the United States...

James Mark Huffman "Jim"

James Mark Huffman "Jim"

Sep 16, 2023

James Mark Huffman, "Jim," passed away on September 16, 2023 after a brief illness.He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lorrie; daughter, Kristina (Grant) Georgic; sons, Kevin, Kyle, Kurt; grandsons, Walter and Vincent; siblings, Candace (Tom) Madden, Hollace (Tom) Lilly and John (Lisa); mother-in-law, Arlene Barry; brother-in-law, Mark (Barb) Barry; along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and...

Marie S. Crothers

Marie S. Crothers

Sep 16, 2023

Marie S. Sonohara Crothers, 99, passed away on September 16, 2023. She was born in Takasaki, Japan on September 26, 1923. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Eugene in 2010. She is survived by her eight children, Barbara (Ronald) McCague, Carol (Henry) Brockman, Donna Abney, Eva (Richard) Woeste, Robert (Sue) Crothers, John (Rita) Crothers, Anna Crothers, Mary Ann...

Ronald Rismiller "Pops"

Ronald Rismiller "Pops"

Sep 16, 2023

Ronald Rismiller, 83, of Dayton passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023. He was born September 17, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, to Bill and Francis Rismiller (Cremer). He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Vivian Lou Rismiller.Ron is survived by his devoted son David Rismiller (Robin); his grandchildren, Emma Rismiller, CJ Rismiller, Charlie Areddy and...

David Hernandez

David Hernandez

Sep 16, 2023

Rev. David Hernandez was born in Falfurrias, Texas, on August 1, 1938. He is preceded in death by his Father, Rev. Jose' Angel Hernandez; Mother, Guadalupe Grimaldo Hernandez; Son, Roy Hernandez; Brother, Daniel Hernandez; Sisters, Elizabeth Gonzalez and Virginia Daniels.He is survived by his wife, Rosaura; Sons, Lynn Hernandez and Andrew (Tiffany) Hernandez; Daughters; Lynda Hernandez (Kevin McCarthy) and Angie...

Nicholas "Nic" Beasley

Nicholas "Nic" Beasley

Sep 16, 2023

Nicholas "Nic" Beasley, age 68, of Dayton passed away on September 16, 2023. He was born in Dayton on November 6, 1954 to Donald Beasley and the late Mary Jeanie Beasley. In addition to his mother, Nic is preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis "Anne" and sister, Vicky Bost.Nic is survived by his children, Lisa (Lee Trocinske) Falat,...

Sherry Candy Tippett

Sherry Candy Tippett

Sep 15, 2023

Sherry Candy Tippett, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 15, 2023, in Centerville, Ohio, at the age of 72. Sherry was born on February 15, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to Oda Mae Bowman and Oliver Delbert Bowman. She was a caring and devoted individual who dedicated her life to serving her community and...

Marcy G. (Mesarosh) Pohlabeln

Marcy G. (Mesarosh) Pohlabeln

Sep 15, 2023

Marcy G. (Mesarosh) Pohlabeln, age 61, of Dayton, passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born on May 14, 1962 to the late Charles E. and Frances M. Mesarosh.She enjoyed the outdoors, and she could often be found mushroom hunting, fishing or camping. She liked to go to the casino and play bingo, but she also enjoyed spending time...

Shearl Eugene Mardis

Shearl Eugene Mardis

Sep 15, 2023

Shearl Eugene "Buck" Mardis, age 85, of Xenia, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on September 15, 2023. Buck was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 5, 1938 to the late Shearl and Lucile Mardis. Buck was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dr. Don Mardis. He is survived by loving wife of 65 years, Marilyn Mardis;...

Linda L. Hardwick-Guthrie

Linda L. Hardwick-Guthrie

Sep 15, 2023

Linda L. Hardwick-Guthrie, age 72, of Xenia, passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born in Warren, Ohio, on January 12, 1951, the daughter of the late Ernest and Lila Lipscomb. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her beloved husbands Joseph Guthrie and Thomas Hardwick.Linda is survived by her loving children, Michelle (Steve) Weekley, Matt (Sue)...

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