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Steve Swaney

Steve Swaney

Jul 29, 2023

Steve Swaney, age 74 of Centerville, passed peacefully Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his home. He was born March 22, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Norman and Iva Swaney. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Mark Swaney and grandson, Kain Bentley. Steve is survived by his darlin' wife, Connie Swaney; four...

Jay Russell Smallwood

Jay Russell Smallwood

Jul 28, 2023

Jay Russell Smallwood, age 61, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 28, 2023. Jay was born in Springfield, OH on March 22, 1962 to the late Charles & Daisy Smallwood. Jay is survived by his siblings Jan Johnsonius and Jim Smallwood, nephew Eric Smallwood, and many other relatives and friends. Jay graduated from Shawnee High School in Springfield,...

Lucretia Darnese Smith

Lucretia Darnese Smith

Jul 28, 2023

Lucretia (Cree) Darnese Smith, 29, passed away July 27th, 2023.Lucretia was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 9, 1994, to Angela Crowe and Michael Smith. She was raised in Trotwood, Ohio, where she attended Meadowdale High School and graduated from ICIS in 2012.Lucretia was proceeded in death by her mother, Angela Crowe. She is survived by her father, Michal Smith;...

Beatrice Jernigan

Beatrice Jernigan

Jul 28, 2023

Beatrice Jernigan (Bea) was born on March 11, 1951, in Greensboro Georgia, she departed this life on July 28, 2023, at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her parents Sarah Mae Armstrong and Nathaniel Jernigan, son Beronz A. Jernigan, daughter Sarah Jernigan, sisters Daisy Parks, Willa Mae Brown, Anita Lynn Armstrong, Bonita Yvonne Armstrong, brother Charles...

Nancy Lynn Flickinger

Nancy Lynn Flickinger

Jul 28, 2023

Nancy Lynn Flickinger, age 68, of Xenia, passed away July 28, 2023 surrounded by family. Nancy was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 3, 1955 to the late John and Donella Albaugh.Nancy is preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law and father-in-law; and her brother-in-law.She is survived by her husband of 39 years. Bob Flickinger: daughters, Molly and Brynn...

Jerry Wayne Smith

Jerry Wayne Smith

Jul 28, 2023

Jerry W Smith was called to the arms of God's loving care on July 28th, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lynn Smith, and their three children Dawn George (Alex George), Timothy Smith, and Jeffrey Smith; his 7 grandchildren: Candace, Alex Logan, Corey, Paige, Shianne, Hylan, and Autumn; and 7 great-grandchildren: Cienna, Logan Jace, Nova Rose,...

Charles Wallace Eyman

Charles Wallace Eyman

Jul 27, 2023

Charles Wallace Eyman, 95, Kettering, Ohio passed away on July 27, 2023, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family. Charles (Sonny) was born to Lucretia and Charles Eyman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 18, 1928. After completing an engineering degree at the University of Pittsburgh, Charles served in the United States Air Force. During the Korean War era he was...

Christopher Shawn Barbosa

Christopher Shawn Barbosa

Jul 27, 2023

Christopher Shawn Barbosa, born January 23, 1982 in New York City, left this world on July 27, 2023. He graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 2000. He received his Associate's Degree in Creative Design from Sinclair Community College, further cementing his passion for Art and Creativity. Christopher loved animals, art and music. He cherished his family, especially his two...

Karen Sue Mathis

Karen Sue Mathis

Jul 27, 2023

Karen Sue Mathis, age 73, of Dayton, passed away July 27, 2023 at Trinity Health Care. Karen was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 25, 1950 to the late Robert and Ruth Bostwick.She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Gary and Rodney Bostwick; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and Pearl Mathis. Karen is survived by her husband of 32...

David B. Wilkinson

David B. Wilkinson

Jul 27, 2023

David B. Wilkinson, age 86, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on July 27, 2023. He was born in Buffalo, New York, on June 18, 1937.He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Wilkinson; sons, Patrick (Aimee) Wilkinson and Steven Wilkinson; and his granddaughters, Catherine and Victoria. Following with David's wishes, there will be no services held.In lieu of flowers, donations...

Joyce Blatz

Joyce Blatz

Jul 26, 2023

Blatz, Joyce, age 74 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Joyce was born February 3rd, 1949 in Harlan, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Delphia Creech, sister Betty Fannon and brother Danny Creech. Joyce is survived by daughters, Teresa Isaac (Randall Ellis), Chrissy Lyttle (Charles Santana), brothers Herbert Creech and Jimmy...

Albert Lee Ashburn

Albert Lee Ashburn

Jul 26, 2023

Albert Lee Ashburn, age 75, of Dayton, passed away on July 26, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1947 in Clarkrange, Tennessee to the late Earl and Carrie Ashburn.Albert enjoyed camping and fishing. He loved animals, especially his dog, Lucky. He also loved his trucks. He liked listening to Country music and watching Westerns. He loved gardening and growing...

Joseph L. Coleman, Jr.

Joseph L. Coleman, Jr.

Jul 26, 2023

Joseph L. Coleman, Jr. "Smok'n JoJo's" age 60, of Dayton, departed this life on July 26, 2023. He was born April 5, 1963 in Ft. Bragg, NC to Joseph L. and Alma Coleman, Sr., who both survive. Joseph was preceded in death by his baby sister, Angela. Joseph is also survived by his wife of 38 years, Meshel Coleman; daughters:...

David Clark

David Clark

Jul 26, 2023

David L. Clark, age 72, of Riverside, passed away July 26, 2023. He was born May 25, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio to the late William and Mabel Clark. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his brothers: Jerry Williams and James Williams.Dave is survived by his children: Amber Williams (Wes Smith), Laura Clark (Tim Chesnut) and...

George Raymond Hill

George Raymond Hill

Jul 26, 2023

George Raymond Hill, age 76 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born August 4, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio the son of James Robert and Gladys Hill (Inman).George loved spending time with his family and was known as the best Dad and Grampa to many. He would light up at the sight of puppies and babies. He...

Michael G. Mcmannis

Michael G. Mcmannis

Jul 26, 2023

Michael G. McMannis, age 53 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born October 9, 1969 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of the late Wilson and Darlene McMannis.Michael was a retired anesthesiologist having worked at Miami Valley Hospital.Michael is survived by his wife, Kristi; son, Hunter McMannis; daughter, Chase McMannis; mother-in-law, Linda Ramirez; and brothers-in-law, Shannon...

William Mullins

William Mullins

Jul 25, 2023

William "Danny" Mullins, age 90 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his home. He was born May 15, 1933 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky the son of the late William and Erma Mullins. He Graduated from Livingston High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University and earned his Master's Degree from Southwestern Seminary. Danny worked as...

Michael D. O'Connell

Michael D. O'Connell

Jul 25, 2023

Michael D. O'Connell, age 79 of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born April 1, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Daniel and Josephine O'Connell.Michael retired from General Motors and Frigidaire after 30 years of employment. After retirement, his passion was classic cars.Michael is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathleen; children, Stephen...

Jean Andrea Knudsen

Jean Andrea Knudsen

Jul 25, 2023

Jean Andrea Knudsen, age 83 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was born November 19, 1939 in Lapeer, Michigan the daughter of the late Laurel and Dorothy Carlson. She attended High School at Adelphian Academy and graduated from Hinsdale College where she earned an Associates Degree. Jean was a caring person and she worked as a registered...

Edward "Ed" Kesling

Edward "Ed" Kesling

Jul 25, 2023

Edward "Ed" Kesling, age 66, of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Ed was born in Gassaway, West Virginia on April 17, 1957 to the late James & Patsy Kesling. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patty Ann Kesling; children, Jacob Kesling and Josh (Laura) Kesling; grandchildren, Jessica...

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