Obituaries
Charles M. Bendig
Jul 8, 2022
Charles M. Bendig, age 47, of Huber Heights, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. Charles was born in Dayton on November 22, 1974 to the late Daniel & Connie Bendig. He is survived by his brother, Daniel W. (Karen) Bendig; nephew, Kevin Bendig; niece, Ashley Bendig; and his beloved cat, Junior. Charles was a dedicated son and faithful patriot....
Terry Lee Goodwin
Jul 8, 2022
Terry Lee Goodwin, age 71 of Lucasville, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at Kettering Health Main Campus. He was born March 3, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio the son of the late Chester and Avanell Goodwin.Terry was the co-owner of Goodwin Dental Lab in Springfield, OH with his wife Rita. They owned the lab for 17 years...
Frank Samuel Parks Jr.
Jul 8, 2022
Frank Samuel Parks Jr., age 73, of Union, Ohio, passed away July 8, 2022. Frank was born in Springfield Ohio on February 6, 1949. Frank is preceded in death by Beverly Parks, Ralph Corbin, and Engelener Corbin. Frank is survived by his wife, Thandi Parks; children, Tim Parks, Kim Parks, and Baby Parks; siblings, Bentheral Corbin and Agaytha Corbin, five...
Betty J. Kelly
Jul 8, 2022
Betty Jean (Rogers) Kelly, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Betty is survived by 4 sons: Rick (Kay) Kelly of Washington Twp., Phil (Karen) Kelly of Franklin, Kevin (Dawn) of Florida and Keith Kelly of Tipp City; grandchildren: Adam Kelly of Louisville, KY, Michelle (Jeffery) Pittman of Centerville; step-grandchildren: Amy (David) Canada of...
Elizabeth M. Appleton
Jul 8, 2022
Elizabeth Maria Appleton, 93, passed away on July 8, 2022, after a short illness. Elsie was born in Germany in 1929, to parents, Rudolf and Margarethe Mack. She grew up with two sisters, Maria and Inge and a brother, Rudolf. After World War II, she met and married James Hargrove, a U.S. Army paratrooper who later died in action in...
Scott Michael Ankney
Jul 8, 2022
Scott Michael Ankney, age 60, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly early on the morning of Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 22, 1962, the son of the late Donald and Carol Ankney. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Patricia Wheeler; and brother-in-law, David Harrison.Scott is survived by his beloved wife of...
Cheryl Ann Neff
Jul 8, 2022
Cheryl Ann Neff, age 74 of Dayton, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born April 21, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ronald and Helen Heath.Cheryl was an avid golfer and bowler, and never turned down a shopping trip or glass of white zin out of a red solo cup.Cheryl is...
Teresa Kay Lipscomb
Jul 8, 2022
Teresa Kay Lipscomb, 64, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving mother of Jeremy (Sherrie) Lipscomb and Summer (Jared) Vigus, cherished grandmother of James Lipscomb, dearest daughter of Elnora Stamps beloved sister of Kim, Terry, Shannon, Rodney and Lester, adored aunt of Angie, Melissa, Ashley and Dustin . She was preceded in by her husband Mark Lipscomb and...
Phyllis Jean O'Ryan
Jul 8, 2022
Phyllis J. O'Ryan, age 93 passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022. She was born on April 6, 1929 in Dayton, OH to the late Clark and Nellie (Pyle) Leis. Phyllis retired from her position as dispatcher with the Harrison Township Fire Department in 1991. Above anything in life, she loved her family. Phyllis also enjoyed traveling, playing cards, reading,...
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
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