Obituaries
Janet Eileen Wills
Sep 21, 2023
Janet Eileen (Kemp) Wills, went home to her Lord on the 21st of September, 2023, just days after her 96th birthday. Her life proved an example of one who strived to exhibit servanthood, modeling Christ, her Savior. Janet was born September 18, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio, to Barrett M. and Gladys (Linkhart) Kemp and her childhood home was on the...
Ruth J. Crutchfield
Sep 21, 2023
Ruth J. Crutchfield, age 102, of Hot Springs, NC, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023. Ruth was born in Dayton, OH on September 27, 1920 to the late Harry F. & Lillian C. (Schlotman) Ennis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald P. Crutchfield; sister, Harriet M Burns; brothers, Robert Ennis and Donald Ennis. Ruth is survived by...
Kimberly M. Johnson
Sep 21, 2023
Kimberly M. Johnson, age 57, of Dayton, passed away September 21, 2023. She was born October 16, 1965 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Pollard and Ora Curry.Kimberly is survived by her husband, Willie L. Johnson, Jr.; daughters: Danielle Lee Johnson (Kyreek) and Sydney Nicole Johnson; sisters: Karen Jackson (Ulysses) and Cynthia Alexander (Tony); brothers: Pollard Curry, III (Valerie)...
Alicia Zerby
Sep 20, 2023
Alicia Zerby (Strouse, Tyler), 53, of New Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1970, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn, Ohio to Karin and Clyde Strouse. Alicia was the youngest of 4 sisters and grew up in the Medway area. She was preceded...
Lawrence Stanley Crowell
Sep 20, 2023
Lawrence S. Crowell passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in the home in which he raised his three children with his wife of 38 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born on September 26, 1947 to the late Merle E. and Verna J. Crowell in Dayton Ohio. Larry is survived by the love of his life...
Kirk Allen Klentz
Sep 20, 2023
Kirk Klentz, 57, of Beavercreek, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2023.Kirk was born on January 20, 1966 to Karl and Martha Klentz in Freeport IL. Kirk was the 1984 Valedictorian at Bellbrook High School where he earned varsity letters in Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Band and a member of the National Honor Society. He achieved Eagle Scout and was...
Jason H. Whitt
Sep 20, 2023
WHITT, Jason H., age 48, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was born in Dayton, OH on May 22, 1975.He was preceded in death by his father, Bo.He leaves behind his wife, Melissa Whitt; daughter, Taylor (David) Smith; sons, Brandon(Zoe) Whitt and Christian Whitt; 7 grandchildren; Mama Connie (Rami) Garcia; special aunt, Vickey and uncle Scott. He also leaves...
Alice Meme Abate
Sep 20, 2023
Alice Meme Abate passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the age of 96. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent F. Abate, whom she married December 21, 1947 in Brooklyn New York, where they both were born and raised. She remained married to Vincent until his death in January 2009. Alice had a great love for...
Mary Ellen Harshman
Sep 20, 2023
Mary Ellen Harshman, age 91, of Dayton passed away on September 20, 2023. She was born in Dayton on July 17, 1932 to the late Elmer and Flossie Stonerock. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband, Don; son, Donn Harshman; daughter, Sherry Harshman and great-grandson, Waylon Charles Harshman.Mary is survived by her children,...
Merrily Noel
Sep 20, 2023
NOEL, Merrily, 59, of Centerville passed away on September 20, 2023, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Merrily was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 8, 1964 to Billie Leach Kinkade of Dayton and the late James Leach. She attended Oakwood High School and Plaza Three Academy in Phoenix, AZ. On November 5, 2005, she married Jeffrey Long.Merrily...
Philip Eugene Benton
Sep 20, 2023
Philip Eugene Benton, age 64 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Kettering Health Dayton. He was born January 12, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Carl and Mary Benton.Philip was an artist, a musician and a teacher. He will be remembered for his loving nature.Philip is survived by his two sisters, Lynn R. (Brian)...
Eunice S. Lambert
Sep 20, 2023
Eunice S. Lambert, age 90, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born in Powell County, KY on October 21, 1932. She retired from Miami Valley Hospital in 2008 after 28 years of service. After retirement she enjoyed working out at the gym and going out with friends.She is survived by her daughter, Patti Schulke; daughter, Donna...
Linda Stitt
Sep 19, 2023
Linda Stitt, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1949 in Dayton, OH.She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and Louis Dudas.She is survived by her son, Thad Stitt; her granddaughter, Taylor Maner; her great-grandchildren, Kayden, Eli and Ava; her brothers, Nicholas (Deborah) Dudas and Steven (Micki) Dudas; her...
Dorothea Bankston Stone
Sep 19, 2023
Dorothea Bankston Stone, lovingly known as "50", age 60, of Dayton, passed away on September 19, 2023.She worked as a nurse's aid for many years. She was kind-hearted and enjoyed taking care of people. The only daughter out of 8 children, she was strong-willed and a force of nature. She was also a daddy's girl. Her bright and caring spirit...
Andrew Richard Brown
Sep 19, 2023
Andrew Richard Brown, age 37, passed away on September 19, 2023. He was born in Dayton on June 25, 1986 to the late Richard and Wanda Brown. Andy is survived by his wife Ashley who he spent 23 years of his life with; children: Kimberly, Kaitlyn, and John; and many other family and friends. Andy was a hard worker, had...
Norma Jean Shade
Sep 18, 2023
Norma Jean Shade, age 64, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 18, 2023. She was born on March 1, 1959 to the late Donald and Margaret Woodward. Norma is survived by her sons: David (Robin) Hale and Walter (Natalie) Shade Jr; grandchildren: David Hale Jr and Rachel Hale; and many other family and friends. Please check back soon for...
Garry Lee Redick
Sep 18, 2023
Garry Lee Redick, age 70, of Huber Heights, passed away September 18, 2023. He was born August 9, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Donald and Kathleen Redick. In addition to his parents, Garry was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law: Donna and Ronnie Newton; brother, Dale Redick; and father-in-law and mother-in-law: Frederick and Joan Wisebaker.Garry is...
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
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
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...
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