Obituaries
Janet S. Clark
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...
Ruth Anne Thomas
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...
Thomas Earl Cotton Jr.
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...
George Mckinley Ballard
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...
Ke'Shawnna Lynique Brent
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...
Saundra J. Samanas
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...
Olan Garnie Collins
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...
Harold A. Wisebaker, Jr.
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...
Anna Lou Rice
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....
Carolyn Inez Herzog
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...
David Wayne Sapp
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)...
Gerald O. Marsden
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,...
Deborah J. Marshall
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)...
Valentina "Tina" Lewis
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...
Lillian D. Knipp
Jan 24, 2022
Lillian D. Knipp "Peno", age 84 of Dayton, reunited with her husband, Ralph on January 24, 2022. She is survived by her 15 children, 8 boys and 7 girls; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Family will receive guests from 10-11 AM on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.,...
Brenda Joyce Ralston
Jan 24, 2022
Brenda Joyce Ralston, age 69 of West Carrollton, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022. She was born September 1, 1952 in Logan, West Virginia the daughter of the late Claude and Ruby Cook. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Clinton Cook.Brenda graduated from West Carrollton High School in 1970 and from Sinclair Community College with an Associate's...
Barbara May Wooliver Dunkle Ogden
Jan 23, 2022
Barbara (Rosie/Rosebud) May Wooliver-Dunkle-Ogden, born January 6 1964, was healed and declared cancer free January 23, 2022. "No. None. I've not once been in any pain! I feel GREAT! God is good, he is faithful and true." Is what she would proclaim when nurses and doctors would ask if she was in any pain. When she was unable to speak...
Dorothy Bolding
Jan 23, 2022
Dorothy Bolding, born November 18, 1947, passed away January 23, 2022.She was preceded in death by parents: Sue and Sammie Bolding; son, Sanford Felton III; sisters: Marie and Betty; brother, Sammie Bolding Jr; aunts and uncles.She is survived by daughters: Niecy and Jennifer Felton; brother, Michael Bolding; sister, Darlene (Sam, Jr) Lucas; grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.To share a...
Michael Theodore Brown
Jan 23, 2022
Michael Theodore Brown, age 74 of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born on November 10, 1947 in Brownstown, Indiana to the late Frank and Beulah Brown. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Kelly Brown; two children; Chad Brown and Sierra Hardy; five grandchildren, Makala, Riley, Athena, Avery,...
Omar J. Crews
Jan 23, 2022
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Omar Crews. His life was defined by generosity, devotion to family, faith in God, and boisterous good cheer that spread to all he met. He will be sorely missed.Omar was born in Nashville, TN, but called the city of Dayton, OH, home. He travelled the world as a child...
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