Obituaries
Samuel Clay Black
Apr 24, 2023
Samuel C. Black, passed away on April 24, 2023, at the age of 80. Sam was born on August 16, 1942, in Xenia, Ohio, to his parents, Ralph and Anna Black.Sam proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from March 5, 1964, until April 18, 1968, as a Communications Specialist. He was a disabled veteran and served...
Yvonne Fields
Apr 24, 2023
Yvonne Fields, age 83 of Dayton, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at her home. She was born June 15, 1939 in Fonde, Kentucky the daughter of the late Simon and Anna Petree.Yvonne was a member of the Spaulding Rd. Church of God. She was a strong Christian who loved dancing and cooking for her family. She was known for...
Judy Paul
Apr 24, 2023
Judith Kay "Judy" Paul, age 74, found peace on Monday, April 24, 2023. She reunited with family members she had missed for so long. Judy was born on January 2, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Seale) Combs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Tommy Combs, Ronnie Combs, Anna...
Joshua Christopher Lightcap
Apr 24, 2023
Joshua Christopher Lightcap, age 38, of Dayton passed away on April 24, 2023. He was born in Dayton on November 6, 1984 to Randy and Brenda Lightcap. Joshua is preceded in death by his grandparents, Sammie Smith, Laura Goad, Raymond Goad and Deanna Ritchie.Joshua is survived by his parents, Randy and Brenda; sister, Sarah Frost; niece, Elizabeth Frost; nephew, Ezekiel...
Craig Walton Farr
Apr 23, 2023
Craig Walton Farr, age 67, a lifetime resident of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.He graduated from Stebbins High School where he played on the football team. Craig went on to earn his Bachelors degree from Morehead State University in Kentucky. He retired from the City of Dayton Parks and Recreation where he...
Sidney Siegel
Apr 23, 2023
Sidney "Steve" Siegel, age 63, of Dayton passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1959 in Dayton, OH to the late Sidney and Margaret Siegel.Steve was very involved in the community. He was a former president of the Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce and the Huber Heights Optimist Club. He was a lifetime member of...
Tara Janine Harlow
Apr 23, 2023
Tara Janine Harlow passed away on April 23, 2023. Tara was born April 11, 1980 in Xenia, Ohio. She was the middle child of Larry and Sandy Simison. Tara was married to the love of her life, Chad Harlow, in 2004 and had two beautiful and beloved children, Keegan and Kenna. Tara grew up in Xenia, Ohio and settled with...
Fern Ann Babcock
Apr 23, 2023
Fern Ann Babcock, age 78, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on April 23, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1944 in Rome, NY to the late James and Mary MacLachlan. In addition to her parents, Fern was preceded in death by her sister Gail MacLachlan. Fern is survived by her husband of 60 years, William Babcock; her children:...
Douglas Haybron
Apr 23, 2023
Douglas Haybron, 71, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away on Sunday April 23, 2023 at 6:25 pm. He was born June 28th, 1951 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Shortly after birth he showed signs of polio that had gone through Dayton. His legs were paralyzed and the doctors told our parents that he would probably not reach his first...
Robin L. Mckenzie (Nee Swankhouse)
Apr 23, 2023
Robin L. McKenzie (nee Swankhouse), age 75, of Kettering, passed away April 23, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio January 21, 1948 to the late Robert and Judith Swankhouse. She is survived by her sons, Todd (Nancy) Templin, Ryan (Malissa) Templin, Nathan (Chasity) Templin; grandchildren, Matthew, Alex, Abigail, Braden, Brooke and Sam. Robin is also survived by her sister,...
Barry Mcconkey
Apr 23, 2023
Barry McConkey, age 58, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on April 23, 2023. He was born on June 7, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Lorraine and Simpson McConkey. In addition to his parents, Barry was preceded in death by his brother Mark McConkey.Barry is survived by his daughter Alli McConkey; dear friends Frank and Judy Gulasa; sister Terri...
Levadis Augustine Hunt
Apr 23, 2023
Levadis Augustine Kinsey Hunt (nee Estes), 91, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023, at The Wellington at Dayton. "Voddie" was born in Winchester, KY and was the daughter of the late Bennie Wilson Estes and Edna Mae (Wilder) Estes.Voddie was a devoted and loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by...
Larry Harold Derr
Apr 22, 2023
Larry Harold Derr, 80, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Inpatient Hospice at the Dayton VA following over a year of declining health.Larry, the son of Harold and Helen (Glock) Derr, was born in Kenton on January 10, 1943. They preceded him as did a brother, Jan Michael Derr, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.He married Sharon...
William Eugene Bender
Apr 22, 2023
William (Bill) Eugene Bender, age 61, passed away at his home on April 22, 2023, with family by his side. He had been battling cancer for the past 3 years.Bill was born January 16, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. He loved playing sports in High School, he even competed in the State Championship in his early high school years. He enlisted...
Don Case
Apr 22, 2023
Don Case, age 74, of Huber Heights, passed away April 22, 2023. He was born October 23, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ova and Lena Case. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Case; and sister, Linda.Don is survived by his daughter, Tami Case; brother, Mike Case (Glenda); sister, Kathy Edwards...
William Harold Pritchard
Apr 22, 2023
William Harold Pritchard, age 76 of Miami Township, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born February 5, 1947 in Williamstown, Kentucky the son of late Audra and Nannie Belle Mann.Bill graduated from West Carrollton High School. He joined the Marines and went to Vietnam right out of high school. Bill worked for 33 years as an electrician for...
Charles "Ed" Searcey
Apr 22, 2023
Charles Edward Searcey, 77, of West Milton passed away on April 22, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1946, in Johnson City, Tennessee to Clyde Searcey and Velma Shipley. He is preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Velma, and his children Joshua and Rose. Ed is survived by his wife of 57 years,...
Bruce Eugene Snyder
Apr 21, 2023
Bruce Eugene Snyder, age 56 of Centerville, Ohio, formerly Waterloo, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Kettering Health Main Campus. He was born July 2, 1966 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of the late Raymond and Virginia Snyder.Bruce was an over the road trucker for nearly 20 years. He was an avid sports fan, specifically the Iowa Hawkeyes,...
Ellis R. Blair
Apr 21, 2023
Ellis R. Blair, age 71, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born on July 5, 1951 the son of Ellis and Geneva (Crislip) Blair. In addition to his parents, Ellis was preceded in death by 5 siblings, David Crislip, Ronald "Ronnie" Blair, Janie Byrnes, John "Johnny" Blair and Connie Lou Blair. He is survived by his two...
Kevin Todd Young
Apr 21, 2023
Kevin Todd Young, age 59 of Dayton, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born July 17, 1963, in Orlando, Florida the son of Virgil and the late Judith Young.Kevin graduated from the Kettering National College for Medical Assisting, as well as Sinclair Community College for Computer Programming. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and...
About Us
Obituaries page is a collection of obituaries for Dayton, Ohio. With services throughout the state that are updated regularly. Find local Dayton, Ohio obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.