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Vanzel R. Sparks

Vanzel R. Sparks

Jul 8, 2022

Vanzel (Van) R Sparks Sr (June 20, 1947) passed on July 8, 2022. He was 75 years young. He is proceeded in death by his parents Elzie and Helena Sparks, Wife Ella V Sparks, and daughter Shannon M Sparks. He is survived by his brother Marcel Sparks and Sister Marsha D Sparks. Children Vanzel R Sparks Jr, Andrew S Cox,...

Mary Ann Frantz

Mary Ann Frantz

Jul 7, 2022

Mary Ann Frantz, 96, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022. Mary Ann had the chance to write her own life story and we are sharing it below:"Hello there! My name is Mary Ann Frantz! Please call me Mary Ann or Gert! I was born on August 13th, 1925. Dayton, OH is where I call home. My siblings Will, Joe,...

James W. Taylor, Jr.

James W. Taylor, Jr.

Jul 7, 2022

James W. Taylor, Jr., age 91, of Spring Valley, Ohio. James was born November 21, 1930, in Jellico (Whitley County), Kentucky and passed away in the early morning hours of July 7, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton.Jim earned many degrees in Education and had a lifelong passion for learning. He and his beloved wife, Hattie, moved to Ohio seeking better...

Martha H. Dennis

Martha H. Dennis

Jul 7, 2022

Martha H. Dennis, age 81 of Dayton, reunited with her husband, William on July 7, 2022. She was born March 21, 1941 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Cecil and Mary (Compton) Sexton. In addition to her husband and parents, Martha was preceded in death by her three sons, Leon Fisher, Michael Fisher and Gary Dennis; grandson, Michael Lee Fisher.She...

Kenneth Cecil Williamson

Kenneth Cecil Williamson

Jul 7, 2022

Kenneth Cecil Williamson, age 62, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on July 7, 2022. He was born January 15, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Elisha and Fannie Williamson. In addition to his parents Kenneth was preceded in death by his brother, Jamaal Williamson. Kenneth is survived by his siblings: Lester, Tanuel, Lynette, Timothy, Renardo, Dominic, Madonna, Cassandra, Veronica,...

Willie Newberry Jr.

Willie Newberry Jr.

Jul 6, 2022

Willie Newberry Jr., 85, of Dayton, Ohio, peacefully went home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Severn, Maryland. He was born July 10, 1936 in Goshen, Alabama, to the late Willie and Ethel Newberry Sr.Willie attended Goshen High school and briefly studied at Alabama State University. Willie moved to Dayton in the late 1950's where he was...

Paul H. Baker

Paul H. Baker

Jul 6, 2022

Paul H. Baker, age 87 of Dayton, passed away July 6, 2022. He was born October 26, 1934 in St. Mary's, OH to the late Paul and Helen (Makley) Baker. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his grandson, Nicholas Baker.He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jill Baker; sons, Paul (Valerie) II,...

Mary Jane Bates

Mary Jane Bates

Jul 6, 2022

Mary Jane Bates, age 85, of Kettering, passed away on July 6, 2022. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 12, 1936, the daughter of the late Stella Tarsow.Mary was preceded in death by her mother; and numerous siblings. She is survived by her loving sons, Leroy Bates and David Bates; and her grandchildren, Trent Lewallan, Tristan Lewallan and...

Robert L. Berger

Robert L. Berger

Jul 6, 2022

Robert L. "Bob" Berger, age 80, of Beavercreek, passed away on July 6, 2022, with his loving wife of 59 years by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 29, 1942, the son of the late John and Martha Berger. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, John Berger, Richard "Dick" Berger and...

Joyce Ann Ramby

Joyce Ann Ramby

Jul 6, 2022

Joyce Ann Ramby, age 81, of Vandalia, passed away July 6, 2022. She was born August 29, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Wilbur Armstrong; mother, Marguerite Kemp; husband, James Ramby; and brother & sister-in-law: Curtis and Maria Kemp.Joyce is survived by her children: Robert Ellis, Rhonda (Michael) Taylor, James Ramby, Jr., Rick (Stephanie)...

Keli Ann Combs

Keli Ann Combs

Jul 6, 2022

Keli Ann Combs, age 52 of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. She was born August 17, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio.Keli worked at AK Steel for 10+ years and was most recently employed with Lowe's Home Improvement. She enjoyed painting and loved her family, especially her grandkids.Keli is survived by her children, Jason Combs, Ashley Combs, Jonathon (Breanna) Combs;...

Bettina Renay (Tripp) Hudson

Bettina Renay (Tripp) Hudson

Jul 5, 2022

Bettina Renay (Tripp) Hudson, age 66 departed from this life July 5, 2022, at home surrounded by family, after a long two year battle with illness. Bettina also known as (Tina) to her family and friends was born March 28, 1956 to Hughlet (Bear) Wortham and Betty Elizabeth Porter. She was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School and attended...

Gary L. Fansler

Gary L. Fansler

Jul 5, 2022

Gary Lynn Fansler, 71, of Enon, passed away on July 5, 2022 at Kettering Health Miamisburg. He was born on December 2, 1950 to Robert and Barbara (Norris) Fansler in Honolulu, HI. Gary was a kind, caring and sarcastic funny guy. He was loved by his friends, colleagues and family. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved...

Juanita Kathleen Hill

Juanita Kathleen Hill

Jul 5, 2022

Juanita Kathleen (Measel) Hill, 91, of Dayton passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on July 5th, 2022. She was born October 27, 1930 to the late Chester Measel and Clarice (Osborn) Measel in Woodstock (Pulaski County), Kentucky, and soon moved to Eubank, Kentucky.Juanita moved to Dayton, Ohio to seek employment in 1951 and got a job at the...

Jennifer Petersen

Jennifer Petersen

Jul 4, 2022

Jennifer "Jenny" Petersen, 44, of Miamisburg, gained her independence on July 4th, 2022. She was born December 8th, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio to parents Patrick and Joy (Wilson) King.She graduated Hillsboro High School class of 1996, then continued her education at Wright State University. She married the love of her life, Matthew Petersen in August 2005, and they built a...

Thomas A. Kimmel

Thomas A. Kimmel

Jul 4, 2022

Thomas A. Kimmel, age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. He was a longtime employee of Morgan Services, as well as several other companies in sales. Thomas was born in Dayton, OH on December 18, 1935 to the late LaVern Kimmel & Virginia Jobe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

James V. Brown

James V. Brown

Jul 3, 2022

James "Jim" V. Brown, age 82 of Xenia, Ohio passed away July 3, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 4pm. Newcomer Funeral Home is assisting the family. To share a memory of Jim or to leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.

Jack R. Hamilton

Jack R. Hamilton

Jul 3, 2022

Jack R. Hamilton, age 72 of Dayton, passed away July 3, 2022. He was born May 30, 1950 in Dayton to the late Richard and Willie (Butler) Hamilton. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Burchett. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Edna Hamilton; daughter, Lori Hamilton; brother, Donald...

William Azel Stover, Jr.

William Azel Stover, Jr.

Jul 2, 2022

William Azel "Smokey/BillBill" Stover, Jr., age 93, of Fairborn, passed away on July 2, 2022, at Preserve at Beavercreek, after a courageous fight with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Eunice, West Virginia, on July 1, 1929, the son of the late William, Sr. and Violet Stover. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Betty Stover;...

Aileen Lewis

Aileen Lewis

Jul 2, 2022

Aileen (Walker) Lewis, age 87, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away July 2, 2022. She was born in Bruin, KY, on June 22, 1935 to the late Wayne Walker and Mary Alice Gillum. In addition to her parents, Aileen was preceded in death by her husband, Emerson Lewis.Aileen is survived by her son, Don (Jenny) Lewis; grandchildren: Joshua Roy Lewis...

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