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Dallas Ray Phillips, Jr.
May 8, 2022
Dallas Ray Phillips, Jr., 58, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on May 8th, 2022. Dallas was born in Ronceverte, WV, on November 21st, 1963. He was preceded in death by his father, Dallas Ray Phillips. Those left to cherish his memory are his two children, Bo and Haley; his siblings, Susan and Steven; his mother, Carolyn Sue Phillips; and countless...
John R. Shackelford
May 8, 2022
John R. Shackelford, age 83 of Dayton, went Home to be with the Lord and reunited with his wife, Judy, on May 8, 2022. He was born October 16, 1938 in Chillicothe, OH to the late John C. and Laura (Burnett) Shackelford. He is survived by his three children, Debbie (Jeff) Hagen, John (Tammy) Shackelford and Kimberli Gabbard; grandchildren, Curtis...
Michael E. Reagan
May 8, 2022
Michael E. Reagan passed away with dignity at the young age of 60 with his brothers by his side on Mothers Day, Sunday, May 8, 2022, fittingly, as he was very close with his mother while she was alive. He was gratefully well cared for in the final hours of his life by the wonderful nurses at Miami Valley Hospital...
Lamont Anthony Dozier
May 7, 2022
Lamont Anthony Dozier departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on November 10, 1970, to Horace Dozier, Sr. and Juanita (White) Dozier and was a 1989 graduate of Patterson Cooperative High School.Lamont was such a debater of sorts back in the days. All you could do is simply...
Virginia Ruth Smith
May 7, 2022
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Virginia Ruth Smith, age 92, passed away at home on Saturday, May 7, 2022, with her loving daughter and caring granddaughter holding her hands as she made her transition to paradise. She leaves a legacy of love and strength. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Virginia spent most of her adult life in Dayton, Ohio. She was...
David E. Leary
May 7, 2022
David E. Leary, age 70, of Fairborn, OH, passed away on May 7, 2022. He was born on December 1, 1951 in Elkins, WV the son of Charles and Juanita Leary.Those left to cherish his memory are his numerous friends, extended family, his parents, sister Teresa, and son James.David was hard working and always had projects going. He was skilled...
Steven Frederick Ritter
May 7, 2022
Steven F. Ritter, age 61, of Dayton, passed away May 7, 2022. He was born October 17, 1960 in Dayton to the late William and Katherine Ritter. In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his brother, Bud Ritter.Steve is survived by his children: Josh Ritter (Kaila) and Emily Ritter (Brandon); one grandson on the way; life...
Ronnie Lee Robinson
May 7, 2022
Robinson, Ronnie L. age 71 of Xenia, Ohio passed away Saturday May 7, 2022 at Kettering Hospital. He was born December 31, 1950 in Tomahawk, Kentucky.He attended Trotwood Madison High School and retired from Palmer Donavin in Sharonville, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonidas "Henry" & Jean Robinson; 4 brothers, Lloyd "Bo", Danny, Tim & Larry...
Vivienne W. Evans
May 6, 2022
Vivienne W. Evans, age 88, of Waynesville, passed away May 6, 2022, at her home. She was born November 5, 1933 in Wellingborough, England to the late Edwin and Grace (Harris) Steele. In addition to her parents, Vivienne was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Evans, sisters Barbara Cowles and Joyce Fabrizio, and brother Geoff Steele. She is survived...
Mary Lena Hendricks
May 6, 2022
Mary Lena Hendricks, age 93, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Stonespring in Vandalia, OH. She was born in Taffy, KY, on September 27, 1928, the youngest child of Elijah Coleman and Judith Ann (Vawter) Hendricks. After spending most of her adult life in Ft. Wayne, IN, where she worked at various jobs, she moved to Dayton, OH,...
Gregory Bradford Ryan Sr.
May 6, 2022
Gregory Bradford Ryan Sr., age 62, of Dayton, passed away on May 6, 2022. He was born on July 5, 1959 to the late Alfred and Sharon Ryan.He enjoyed working in the yard and taking his landscaping in with pride. The Fourth of July was his favorite holiday, and he loved to watch the fireworks. He liked to sit at...
Cindy Reed
May 6, 2022
Cindy Reed, age 62, of Dayton, passed away on May 6, 2022. She was born on January 9, 1960 to the late Irvin and Naomi Rodgers.She was always helping others and giving her time to those that needed her. She was very wise and had a kind heart. She was very lovable and never met a stranger. She was a...
Mary Matilda Knipfer
May 5, 2022
Mary (Kelly) Knipfer, loving wife, mother of three children, and grandmother to three grandchildren, died peacefully on July 5, 2022 in Dayton OH. Mary was born in Mantua, Co. Roscommon, Ireland on April 29, 1933 to Bernard Paul and Bertha (Morahan) Kelly. In 1959, she received her degree as a Registered Nurse from Sefton Hospital in Liverpool, England and later...
Robert Lavern Brandt
May 5, 2022
Robert LaVern Brandt, age 97, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Traditions of Beavercreek senior living community.Our Dad was the middle child of five born to Edith M. (Austin) and William J. Brandt on the family farm near Fennimore, Wisconsin on November 9, 1924. Dad's older siblings were sister Eleanor Jane born in 1920...
Kenneth "Kenny" Kindred
May 5, 2022
Kenneth "Kenny" Kindred, 58, departed this life on May 5, 2022. Kenny spent more than 30 years working in the manufacturing tool & die industry and is a proud graduate of Belmont High School. He was an avid reader of scripture and shared his spiritual journey with anyone who would listen. Kenny is predeceased by his father, Zelious Kindred Sr....
James B. Leet
May 5, 2022
James Bruce Leet, age 59, of Dayton, passed away on May 5, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1963 to Robert Leet and Janet McConnell.He was a Dallas Cowboys fan, and he enjoyed Rock 'N Roll. Since he worked at Church's Chicken for a long time, he was often known as the Chicken Man. He was well-known in his...
Ronald L. Welch "Ron"
May 5, 2022
Ronald L. Welch, "Ron," age 92 of Dover, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was born December 25, 1929 in East Wenatchee, Washington, the son of the late Elmer and Daisy Welch.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Welch; grandson, Gunnery Sergeant Brandon Welch McGraw; and brothers,...
Michael Raymond Mcqueen Sr.
May 5, 2022
Michael R. McQueen Sr. "Mike", age 45 of Wilmington passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from a vehicular accident. Mike spent most of his life in Dayton and Beavercreek. Mike enjoyed his friends, classic cars, NASCAR, playing guitar, playing with his cats and his new "country living" lifestyle.He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Beverly...
Violet Houston Hall
May 5, 2022
Hall, Violet H., Sept. 11, 1927 to May 5, 2022. Violet was the matriarch of the Blizzard and McConnaughey families, part of the Greatest Generation and an independent woman of high moral character who was ahead of her time. She was a generous sister, a devoted wife, a loving aunt and cousin to dozens, and a dependable, caring soul to...
Annie P. Thornton
May 5, 2022
Annie P. Thornton, 87, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2022. She was born on May 4, 1935 to the late George Sr. and Cora Moore. In addition to her parents, Annie was also preceded in death by husband Clarence Thornton Sr.; daughter Cora Lee Thornton; grandson Willie "Mouse" B. Totty; and siblings Willie "Wee" Henry Moore, Roosevelt...
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