Obituaries
Melva Kathleen Anderkin
Mar 15, 2022
Melva Kathleen "Kathy" Anderkin, age 70, of Riverside, passed away on March 15, 2022. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, on November 4, 1951, the daughter of the late Otis and Martha Thomas.She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Billy Anderkin, Jr.; and her brother, Daniel L. Thomas, Sr.Kathy is survived by her loving daughters, Tammy...
Juanita Peyton
Mar 15, 2022
Juanita Peyton, Age 84, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at her home, as was her wish, on March 15, 2022. She was born August 11, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Imogene Robinett. She is preceded in death by her sons, Clinton, Douglas and Dean Peyton; she is survived by her daughters, Debra (Robert) Thorpe, Lauren Tucker; 14 grandchildren;...
Curtis Haddix
Mar 15, 2022
Curtis Haddix, age 82, of Riverside, passed away on March 15, 2022. He was born in Vicco, Kentucky on May 13, 1939.A visitation will be held from 11:30am to 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, where the funeral service will begin at 1:00pm. He will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery...
Cindy Lou Hardin
Mar 14, 2022
Cindy Lou Hardin 55 of Dayton Ohio passed away Monday March 14th, 2022 at Soin Hospital. She was born in Charleston, SC on December 25th, 1966, the daughter of Leslie and Marion Brown. She was preceded in death by both of her parents Leslie and Marion Brown, her grandmother Gusta Brown, her aunts, Elaine Cushnagan, Linda Bull, and several cousins....
Arnold D. Jessee Jr.
Mar 14, 2022
Arnold D. Jessee Jr., age 92, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife of 70 years, "Faye", on Monday evening, March 14, 2022. He was born on the 4th of July, 1929 to Arnold D. Jessee Sr. and Muphas Jessee of Virginia. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by one...
Peter J. Mitas
Mar 14, 2022
Peter James Mitas, a retired technical writer, math teacher and former Marine with a pronounced streak of playfulness and a love of absurdity, died Monday, March 14, 2022, after a long struggle with severe lung disease. He was 77 years of age. He leaves behind his wife, Linda Mitas, and two daughters, Rachael Mitas and Kate Mitas.Pete was born in...
Gerald W."Bubba" Miles
Mar 14, 2022
Gerald W. "Bubba" Miles, age 60, of Englewood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14, 2022. Gerald was born in Dayton, on August 6, 1961 to the late David & Lou-Dean Miles. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jill Miles; son, Christopher Miles & his wife Melissa; sister, Belinda Miles; several aunts, uncles,...
Sara F. Johnson
Mar 14, 2022
Sara F. Johnson (Marie), age 92 of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at home. She was born August 22, 1929 in the beautiful mountain town of Hazard Kentucky. She was the 6th child of Lorenzo and Delphia Combs.Sara was a loving mother and is survived by her daughter, Teresa L. Johnson and her two sons Donald L. Johnson,...
Deborah L. Mowery
Mar 13, 2022
Deborah L. Mowery, lovingly known as "Debbie" and "Mawmaw," age 67 of Spring Hill, FL, formerly Dayton, OH, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at The James Cancer Hospital. She was born July 31, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Richard and Patricia Dawson.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Dawson;...
Gordon Frederick Smith
Mar 13, 2022
Gordon Frederick Smith "Gordy", age 77 of West Carrollton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 13, 2022 with loved ones by his side. He was born on October 20, 1944 in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late William and Helen Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Marc Frederick Smith;...
Donnie Mack Brown, Jr.
Mar 13, 2022
Donnie Mack Brown Jr., age 80, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away March 13, 2022. He was born December 29, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Esther Harris "Bigmama" and Donnie M. Brown, Sr. "Bigdaddy". Donnie was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1961. He retired from GM/Delco Products after 31 years of service and went on to...
Judith K. Numbers
Mar 13, 2022
Judith K. Numbers (Reeder) of Centerville, OH passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Edna Reeder of Dayton, Ohio, and her sister Sandra Simmons (Reeder). She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gary L. Numbers, her son, John Numbers (Deanna) and her daughter, JoAnne Goetz (Greg), and her...
Marie F. Oney
Mar 13, 2022
Marie Oney, age 94 of Beavercreek went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 13, 2022. She was born on May 8, 1927 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Leonard and Florence Works. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, George Oney; daughter, Sherry; sister, Betty; three grandsons, Mark, Kurtis, and Byron;...
Robert Black
Mar 12, 2022
Robert "Bob" Black, age 58, of Dayton, passed away on March 12, 2022. He was born on November 18, 1963 to the late Ira and Betty Black.He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to music and collecting various items. He was very kind to everyone and was always helping people in need. He loved to laugh, and he will...
Gloria L. Wukmer
Mar 12, 2022
Gloria L. Wukmer, age 83, passed away on March 12, 2022. She was born in Xenia, Ohio on January 10, 1939.She worked as a cosmetologist at her own hair salon, Modern Miss, and she was also a vocational teacher at Stebbins High School. She loved her cars, especially her '63 Corvette.Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Stan Wukmer;...
Henry Robert Colquitt
Mar 12, 2022
Henry Robert Colquitt, age 77, of Huber Heights, passed away on March 12, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 22, 1944, the son of the late Harry and Fannie Colquitt. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jimmy Colquitt, Melvin Colquitt, Ronald Colquitt and Charles Colquitt; and his sisters, Cookie Colquitt, Margie Colquitt and Debbie...
Lawrence A. Postell, Jr.
Mar 12, 2022
Lawrence A. Postell, Jr., "J", "Jr", "LJ", "LP" age 33, of Trotwood, passed away March 12, 2022. He was born December 6, 1988 in Fairbanks, Alaska to Lawrence A. Postell, Sr. and Peggy (Williams) Postell, and was a graduate of Wayne High School, Class of 2007. Lawrence was a proud US Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his...
Barbara Ann Maxwell
Mar 12, 2022
Barbara Ann Maxwell, age 84, of Huber Heights, passed away on March 12, 2022. She was born on February 24, 1938 to the late Loton and Marie Bilbrey.She was an avid reader, and she loved to play cards and gamble. Her favorite pastime was crafting, such as crocheting and diamond dots. She was a school bus driver for 20 years,...
Leslie W. Ashcraft Jr.
Mar 12, 2022
Leslie W. Ashcraft, 96, of Xenia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 12, 2022. He was born on September 21, 1925, in Nelsonville, Ohio to Leslie Sr. and Celia (Hawk) Ashcraft.He is survived by 2 daughters, Joyce "Joy Marie" Cox and Linda McDufford. He has 12 grandchildren. Chris (Duann) Ashcraft, Matt (Kara) Ashcraft,...
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