Obituaries
Dessie Bowman
Nov 19, 2023
Dessie "Inez" Bowman, age 85, of Dayton, passed away on November 19, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 4, 1938, the daughter of the late Leo and Chalma Glen. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings; Charlotte Keener, Oliver Delbert "Bud", and Barbara Enochs. And beloved doggies; Butch, Sugar, and Lacy.Inez is survived by...
Everett Elder, Iii
Nov 19, 2023
Everett "Butch" Elder III, born on May 12, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio, was the son of Everett E Elder and Wanda J Elder. Surrounded by the love of his family, Butch transitioned to eternal peace on November 19, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and cherished moments. A dedicated family man, Butch not only found joy in the...
Debora L. Donaldson
Nov 19, 2023
Debora L. Donaldson, age 72 of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Kettering Health Main Campus. She was born May 31, 1951 in Troy, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas Darst and Samie Pochard.Debora is survived by her husband, Dan; daughters, Heather (Brian) Gould, Jessica (Brian) Shields; sisters, Denise (Steve) Daniels, Dianne Inghram; grandchildren, Sierra...
Shirley Ann Newport
Nov 19, 2023
Shirley Ann Newport, age 80, of Dayton, passed away on November 19, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 2, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Gayman. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Al Newport; children, Mark (Jennifer) Newport, Paul Newport and Angel (J.R.) Harlow; grandchildren, Joshua (Jiyeon) Newport, Jacquelyne (Adam)...
John Earrett Wolfe
Nov 19, 2023
John Earrett Wolfe, age 78 of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his home. He was born May 4, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Burdette "Pete" and Roslyn Wolfe.John retired from General Motors and was a 4-H advisor. He was very involved in the 4-H community and loved his farm animals and his dogs....
Ronald E. Clark
Nov 19, 2023
Ronald "Ron" E. Clark, age 88, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on November 19, 2023. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 19, 1935, the son of the late Brant and Catherine (Leidig) Clark. Ron is preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia "Pat" J. Clark and siblings, Bernice (Lester) Schelenz, Jimmy (Dorothy) Clark and...
Barbara E. Jackson
Nov 19, 2023
Barbara E. Jackson, age 59, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. She was born on October 12, 1964 in Perry County, KY.She is survived by her husband, Rockland T. Jackson; her children, Jacqueline L. Jackson and Todd (Amanda) Jackson; her grandchildren, Brooklyn, Shelbi, Paige and Rockland; her parents, Jacqueline and Laverne Campbell; her sister, Vonda (David) Lyons and Rhonda...
Fred H. Campbell
Nov 19, 2023
Fred H. Campbell, age 76, of Xenia passed away on November 19, 2023. He was born in Wilmington, Ohio on May 16, 1947 to Hamer and Theresa Campbell. Fred is preceded in death by his father, Hamer Campbell.Fred is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Dee; mother, Theresa Campbell; children, Chris (Janice) Campbell, Ted (Rhonda) Campbell, Nickie (Scott)...
Michael C. Kenyon
Nov 19, 2023
Michael C. Kenyon, age 77, of Dayton, passed away at home on November 19, 2023. Michael was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 25, 1946 to the late Daniel and Jean Kenyon. Michael was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Paul Kramer; wife, Brenda Kenyon; and his daughter, Kelly Kenyon.He is survived by daughter, Kimberly Russell; son, Michael Kenyon;...
Deborah Ann Daugherty
Nov 18, 2023
Deborah Ann Daugherty, age 69, of Huber Heights, passed away on November 18, 2023. She was born on August 18, 1954 to the late Kenneth & Ruth Mills.In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by her son, David Leis.Her memory will be cherished by her husband, Doug Daugherty; her son, James Leis; her daughter, Kathi Green; a...
Kimberly Ann Thatcher
Nov 18, 2023
Kimberly Ann Thatcher, 51, passed away on November 18, 2023. Loving wife of Tim Thatcher for 27 years, cherished mother of Preston Pindell, Kate Thatcher, adored daughter of Sharon Jones and beloved sister of Jim (Deb) Jones, Ted (Jen) Jones, Michelle (Paul) Millhouse. She is also survived by her one granddaughter Liana Pindell as well as one niece and multiple...
John Martin Fredrick "Turtle"
Nov 18, 2023
John Martin Fredrick affectionately known as Turtle, age 70, of Vandalia, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. John was born in Lima, Ohio on July 23, 1953 to the late Paul & Alyce Fredrick (Custer). He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Tracey Fredrick; children, Alison (Bob) Potts and Jonathan (Jennifier) Fredrick; grandchildren, Ava Potts, Dylan...
Donna Elizabeth Dailey
Nov 18, 2023
Donna Elizabeth Dailey, age 68, of Phillipsburg, Ohio, passed away on November 18, 2023. Donna was born in Dayton on October 10, 1955 to the late Mivory Spencer and Gene Dunn. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her sister and brother in law, Deborah Leach and Leach; sister, Diane Spencer; brother, Gregory Spencer; and mother...
Heaven Lanette Washington
Nov 17, 2023
Heaven LaNette Washington, age 15, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2023. She was born on October 20, 2008 in Flint, MI.Private Services will be held at a later date. The family hopes those who would like to honor her will find a quiet time to remember who she was in your life. In lieu of a public funeral service,...
Jill Louise Conley
Nov 17, 2023
Jill Louise Conley, age 71 of Jefferson Twp., passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born April 13, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Howard and Jean Fry. Jill was a creative person and enjoyed my different types of Crafts. She loved to travel with her family, especially to the Smoky Mountains. Jill was a lifelong...
Christopher B. Johnson
Nov 17, 2023
Christopher B. Johnson, age 52, of Centerville passed away on November 17, 2023. He was born in Dayton on December 15, 1970 to the late Robert and Patsy Johnson. Christopher enjoyed singing songs to his caregivers and playing basketball. He loved candy, chicken, pop and green tea. Christopher will be dearly missed by all who loved and cared for him...
Michael Matthew Marhefka Iii
Nov 17, 2023
Michael Matthew Marhefka III, age 38, of Coppell, Texas, passed away November 17, 2023. Michael was born in Amarillo, Texas on November 14, 1985, to Michael and Debra Marhefka.He is survived by his daughters, Kaya Lenae Marhefka and Nico Jule Marhefka; significant other, Meghan Copley; mother, Debra Stroud; brothers, Tyler Stroud and Ryan Stroud; Father, Michael Marhefka Jr.; stepmother, Kellie...
Becky Lynn Coterel
Nov 17, 2023
Becky Lynn Coterel, 60, passed away on November 17, 2023. Loving mother of Tyler Coterel, cherished daughter of Ron and Jo Essick and adored sister of Brad (Patty) Essick. She is also survived by her nephew Clark (Miranda) Bauman.Becky grew up in Plymouth, MI until her family moved to Granville, Ohio in 1976. She proudly attended The Ohio State University...
Thomas K. Kingery
Nov 17, 2023
With our deepest sorrow, we announce that Thomas K. Kingery, 76, of Bellbrook, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, surrounded by close family.Tom will be missed every day by his loving wife, Linda; son, Scott (Katy) Kingery; daughter, Kimberly Bacon; grandsons, Chad Bacon and Kyle Kingery; granddaughters, Courtney (Gavin) Shorter and Madison Kingery; great grandson, Myles Shorter; sisters, Carol...
Orpha Geraldine Wade
Nov 16, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Orpha "Geraldine" Wade surrounded by her family went home to glory on Nov 16, 2023. Gerry was 101 and a half to the day. A decade ago, she had started to celebrate her ยฝ year birthday milestones. Her family was beginning to gather with more family expected to join soon with...
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