Jan 26, 2022

Shirley Shults-Lairmore, who loved to be called "Nana" by her granddaughters, departed her loving family on January 26th, 2022. Shirley was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on March 12, 1948, to Clyde and Opal Purcell (deceased). As a GM Union Committee-Woman, Shirley was known for her leadership, her laughter, and her tenacity to do the righteous thing for people in need...

Jan 26, 2022

Jan 26, 2022

William L. Herman, "Hollywood", age 73, of Cincinnati, passed away January 25, 2022 at his home. He was born July 10, 1948 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Loran and Creta Mae (Flynn) Herman. Hollywood was a proud Marine Corps Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a Doo Wop singer for the "Grease N' Beers". Hollywood was a...

Jan 26, 2022

Barbara Ellen "Barb" Stone, age 70, of Dayton, passed away on January 26, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton with her loving family by he side. She was born in Rochester, New York, on July 3, 1951, the daughter of the late James and Ruth Bort. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her daughter, Wendy Plassenthal.Barb is survived...

Jan 26, 2022

On January 26, 2022, Richard Johnson, age 70, completed his earthly mission and was called home to his final resting place. Richard was born in Pittsburgh, PA to George Johnson and Dolores Crump on April 27, 1951. He received his childhood education in the Pittsburgh Public School System. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force where he spent...

Jan 26, 2022

Ronald Smith, age 63, of Dayton, passed away January 26, 2022. He was born March 7, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan. Ronnie was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Jackson; wife, Mary Smith; and sister, Ann Karns.Ronnie is survived by his son, Andrew Smith; twin brother, Donald Smith; sisters: Reba Mescher and Darlene Gaddy; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Jan 25, 2022

Jan Clark, 85, of Kettering, passed away on January 25, 2022 after a long illness. Best known locally as a beloved elementary teacher at Oakwood's Harman Elementary School, Jan was born on January 16, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky (during the Ohio River flood of 1937) along with her twin sister Joyce. She grew up in Butler, Indiana and graduated from...

Jan 25, 2022

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4Ruth Anne Thomas, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her, on the night of January 25, 2022 after a battle with cancer. She was born...

Jan 25, 2022

Thomas Earl Cotton Jr., 60, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on January 25, 2022. He was born on September 5, 1961 to Thomas Edward Cotton Sr. and the late Luella Lindsey. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sisters Annie Lindsey and Darlene Cotton; and his grandparents Taylor Cotton and Nancy Cotton.Thomas is survived by...

Jan 25, 2022

George McKinley Ballard, age 90, of Dayton, passed away January 25, 2022. He was born January 7, 1932 in LaFollette, TN to the late McKinley William and Rachel (Capp) Ballard. George was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was retired from the City of Dayton after 30 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jan 25, 2022

Ke'Shawnna "Key" Lynique Brent, age 18, departed on January 25, 2022. She was born September 23, 2003 in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Peggie Monie; grandfather, Eric McCombs; sister, Alee'a Graves; and great-aunt, Arvetta Patterson.Ke'Shawnna is survived by her parents: Kenyatta Monie-Hampton, Shawn Brent, Damion Hampton and Ebony Brent; brothers and sisters: Ja'Aunna House, Damion...

Jan 25, 2022

Saundra J. Samanas, age 72 of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born May 17, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Foster and Dorothy Cunningham.She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph G. Samanas III; sons, Billy Samanas & Danny Cunningham and siblings, Johnny Cunningham & Alice Cunningham.Saundra is...

Jan 25, 2022

Olan Garnie Collins 74, of Beavercreek, OH was born to Garnie Jackson Collins and Irma Iona Cole Collins on April 30, 1947. He departed this life for the arms of his Savior on January 25,2022, after a lengthy illness at his daughter's home in Beavercreek, OH.Our Hero volunteered to serve his country during a time when others were hiding. He...

Jan 24, 2022

Harold Wisebaker, Jr., age 67, of Huber Heights, passed away on January 24, 2022. He was born on January 22, 1955, in Hillsboro, Ohio, the son of Harold Wisebaker, Sr. and Flora Belle Wisebaker, nee Gibson. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; his cousin, Faye Eugene Gibson and his wife, Jeanette; and his dear friend, and...

Jan 24, 2022

Ms. Anna Lou Rice, age 70 of Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at her home. She was born on April 7, 1951 in Confluence, Kentucky to the late Huey J. (Ima Jean) Rice and Louvena Begley (Cliff) Frazier. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Sue Colwell and Creola M.F....

Jan 24, 2022

Carolyn Inez Herzog, age 81, of Piqua, passed away January 24, 2022. She was born June 22, 1940 in Greenville, South Carolina. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents: John and Sadie Hopkins; husband, James Herzog; daughter, Lisa Hickman; and several brothers and sisters.Carolyn is survived by her children: Tony (Debbie) Austin, Kathy Floyd and Jamie (Mark Brown) Herzog...

Jan 24, 2022

David Wayne "Dave" Sapp, age 56, of Dayton, passed away on January 24, 2022. He was born in Peebles, Ohio, on October 17, 1965, the son of the late Betty Malott. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Sapp; children, Nicolette Sapp, Courtney Sapp, Caleb Sapp and Brandon Sapp; siblings, Jimmy (Tereva) Sapp, Lori Ward and Ray (the late Linda)...

Jan 24, 2022

Gerald O. Marsden "Jerry" age 76 of Dayton, OH passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born August 12, 1945, in Dayton, OH to the late Charles "Bud" and Mary Belle Marsden. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister Mary C. Geitz, brothers Charles L. Marsden, Larry A. Marsden,...

Jan 24, 2022

Deborah J. Marshall, age 67 of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2022.She is preceded in death by her parents, Merlin Combs and Dimple Lara; brother, Tony Combs; and grandson, Scottie Bingaman.With a loving heart, she is graciously survived by her children, Monica (Mike) VanGundy, Melody Henderson, Christopher (Heather) Hardy, Carla Rambo, and Thomas (Jessica)...

Jan 24, 2022

Valentina "Tina" (Cope) Lewis, age 59 of Xenia, Ohio passed away with her daughters by her side on January 24, 2022. She was born February 14, 1962 in Xenia, Ohio daughter of the late Carol (Donald) Louderback and Roger Cope.Tina was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Tina's pride and joy was her children, from there she focused...