Obituaries
Shirley M. Blaylock
May 11, 2022
Shirley Maurine Blaylock, 84, of Moraine, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was born October 13, 1937, to the late George Mitchell Shaver and Iva (Gore) Shaver Fisher in Livingston, TN. She is also proceeded in death by her stepfather, Lloyd C. Fisher. Shirley resided in Moraine, Ohio most of her life...
Maegene Reedy
May 11, 2022
Mary "Maegene" Reedy, 92, of West Carrollton, Ohio, passed away on May 11, 2022. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on January 18, 1930 to the late Henry and Leona Reid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Homer Edgar Reedy and her daughter Valerie Hoffman. Maegene is survived by her sons Terry...
William "Bill" Gross
May 11, 2022
William "Bill" Gross began life June 27, 1941 and was the proud son of Goldie Walters. Young Bill was always on an adventure, always with a side hustle. Bill started by collecting a quarter to repeat curse words, shining shoes, or hitching a train for coal to heat their home. He could run the pool table learning as he swept...
Daisy W. Brown
May 10, 2022
Daisy Washington Brown, 72, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away on May 10, 2022. She was born to Curtis Washington and Hattie Mae (Petty) Washington on July 24, 1949 in Webb, Mississippi. The second oldest of 8 siblings, and oldest daughter, Daisy was raised in a loving home, where she embraced her role as big sister. Daisy was protective of her...
Deborah Dawn Osborne
May 9, 2022
Deborah D. Osborne, 68 of Dayton, passed away peacefully at Kettering Medical Center on Monday, May 9, 2022. Debbie is survived by her only son Jason (Valerie) Osborne, brother Duane Burchett, sister Elaine Baker, and friends Judy Dedrick and Patty Becker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Theda Burchett, sister Vickie Griffith, and brother Ronald Burchett....
Emerald Dawn Grushon
May 9, 2022
Emerald "Emmy" Dawn Grushon, age 31 of Dayton,OH, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 8th, 2022. She was born on May 1st,1991 in Dayton Ohio to Catina Grushon.Emmy is survived by her beloved son; Drysten Mcdade, grandmother who raised her; Caroline Miller-Ott, Sisters; Olivia Grushon and Madison Grushon, Brothers; Ryan Grushon and Mathew Bishop, Mother; Catina Grushon. Followed by many...
Leo Kenneth Davis Jr.
May 9, 2022
Leo Kenneth Davis, Jr., of Springfield, Ohio, born August 15, 1940, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 9, 2022 in Upper Valley Hospital after long illnesses. He was employed by General Motors for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife of over 8 1/2 years, Loretta May Davis.He was preceded in death by his wife...
Stacy Marie Patterson
May 8, 2022
Stacy Marie Patterson, age 55, of Dayton, Sunrise November 10, 1966 Sunset May 8, 2022. Preceded in death by father Willie T. Montgomery, step-father Lee Barnes, grandparents Frank and Dorothy Montgomery, Marie and Johnny Shaw, Jessie and Mildred Moore and numerous aunts and uncles. She leaves to celebrate her life mother Erthale Barnes; siblings, Tommy (Sabrina) Montgomery, Dawn (David) Huszar...
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...
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