Obituaries

Dr. R. Hoffman

Dr. R. Hoffman

Dec 29, 2021

Dr. Kevin R. Hoffman ran into Jesus' arms on December 29, 2021 in Dayton, Ohio at 63 years of age. He is survived by the love of his life, best friend and wife of 44 years Michelle 'Pope' Hoffman, his children Dalynn Dowling, Josiah Hoffman, and Jeremiah Hoffman, his grandchildren; Dominick, Makayla, & Liliana Dowling, Lucas & Logan Hoffman.It is...

Lloyd Charles Noble

Lloyd Charles Noble

Dec 29, 2021

Lloyd Charles "Chuck" Noble, age 63, of Lewisburg, passed away on December 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 24, 1958, the son of the late Lloyd Noble and Juanita "Faye" (Combs) Noble.He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Joe Noble; cousin/brother, Donald P. Body; his beloved fur baby, Leah...

Kenneth W. Bush

Kenneth W. Bush

Dec 29, 2021

Kenneth W. Bush, age 72, of Kettering, passed away on December 29, 2021. He was born March 25, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and his 5 siblings. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Joyce; his sons, Tayler (Jennifer Smith) Bush, Kyle Bush and his granddaughter Chloe Bush and other relatives...

Jerry Robert Hensley

Jerry Robert Hensley

Dec 29, 2021

Jerry Robert Hensley, age 79 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born May 23, 1942 in Corbin, Kentucky.He is preceded in death by his children, Barbara Latta and Jeremy Hensley; grandson, Kane Pultz; father, Alma Eugene Hensley; mother, Opal Elizabeth (Robert) Hensley; and sister, Faye Walden.Jerry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty; daughter,...

Joseph H. Lakin

Joseph H. Lakin

Dec 29, 2021

Joseph H. Lakin Jr., age 89, of Cattlettsburg, Kentucky, passed away on December 29, 2021. He was born on November 16, 1932 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Mary and Joseph Lakin. Joseph was preceded in death by first wife Joyce Ann Lakin, and second wife Katrina Lakin. Joseph is survived by his children Deborah McCallister, Kenneth (Alene) Lakin, and...

Jeanette Arline Acker

Jeanette Arline Acker

Dec 28, 2021

Jeanette Acker, age 96, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away on December 28, 2021. She was a dedicated and loving mother. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Chrissy King, and is survived by her children, Diane Compton, Patricia Acker, Clark Acker (Debby), Kathleen Gierhart, Jeanne Wetzel, (special partner Larry), Colleen Crowley (Kris), former son-in-law Jerry King and approximately 90...

Patricia Lynne Goetze

Patricia Lynne Goetze

Dec 28, 2021

Patricia "Trish" Goetze, 59 of Fairborn passed away unexpectedly at Soin Medical Center on December 28, 2021 surrounded by her family.Trish was born on November 27, 1962 in Syracuse, New York and moved to Fairborn, Ohio at a young age. She was a lover of animals and was her happiest when she was sitting on a dock fishing.She is survived...

Oral I. Harris

Oral I. Harris

Dec 28, 2021

Oral "Curly" I. Harris, Jr., age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, born in Manchester, Ohio on April 1, 1929, he resided in Dayton, OH for 89 years.Curly was preceded in death by his father, Oral Harris, Sr.; mother, Gladys McKinley Saum; step-mother, Virgie Harris; step-father, Don Saum; sister, Judy Harris Young; brother, Don Saum; ex-wife, Jackie...

Gary Alan Rodehaver

Gary Alan Rodehaver

Dec 28, 2021

Gary Alan Rodehaver "Haney" "Pops", age 66 of Franklin, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born on October 24, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to the late John and Deloris Rodehaver. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Gary Haney; brother, Gregg Rodehaver; and many other aunts and uncles....

Ronald Craig Bedford

Ronald Craig Bedford

Dec 28, 2021

Ronald Craig Bedford, age 68 of Miamisburg, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born on November 5, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ronald and Pauline Bedford. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Libecap.Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Barbara Bedford nee...

Regina Lynn Mcnelly

Regina Lynn Mcnelly

Dec 27, 2021

Regina Lynn McNelly, age 52 of Xenia, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at home. She was born April 9, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Dan and Rebecca Mitchell.Gina will be remembered for her love of family. She was a free spirit who enjoyed having a good time. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Virgil &...

William R. Hancock

William R. Hancock

Dec 27, 2021

William R. "Bill" Hancock, age 83, of Dayton, passed away December 27, 2021. He was born July 20, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert and Kathryn Hancock. Bill is survived by his wife of 13 years, Virginia Hancock; children: Michelle Hancock, Cathy Fortener (Waylon), Kelli Bower (Chris), Jason Hawes (Kathy), Cindy and Robin; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.Bill...

Deborah Anne Kenny

Deborah Anne Kenny

Dec 27, 2021

Deborah Anne Kenny, age 68, of New Carlisle, passed away on December 27, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on December 16, 1953, the daughter of the late Orville and Tressie Jones. Deborah is survived by her beloved husband, Daniel Kenny; children, Zach (Lauren Muskat) Kenny and Sara (Nic) Sanders;...

Sara A. Love

Sara A. Love

Dec 27, 2021

Sara A. Love, age 73 of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 27, 2021. Sara was born in Richmond, IN on October 26, 1948 to the late William "Bud" & Marietta (Adams) Beard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Sandy and Sue; brother-in-law, George; and beloved dog, Rocky....

James M. Wilson

James M. Wilson

Dec 27, 2021

James M. Wilson "Jim", age 83 of Centerville, passed away December 27, 2021. He was born April 8, 1938 in Thomaston, CT to the late Mervin and Kathleen (Debold) Wilson.He is survived by his fiancรฉ, Bernadette Brown; children, Elizabeth, James, Jennifer and Preston Wilson; good friend of Bill W. and numerous extended family and dear friends. Jim earned a Master's...

Karen Foister

Karen Foister

Dec 27, 2021

Karen Foister , age 65 of Dayton, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born July 18, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Euvora and William Dean.She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Billy Dean and Rickie Dean.Karen is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Gary Foister Sr.; Daughters, Nicole (Jeff) Culbertson, Crystal...

Susan "Elaine" Tompkins

Susan "Elaine" Tompkins

Dec 27, 2021

Susan "Elaine" Tompkins, age 78 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2021. She was born February 17, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Hatcher. Elaine was a loving spouse, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Elaine enjoyed spending her time collecting memories and...

Brenda Kay Wiles

Brenda Kay Wiles

Dec 27, 2021

Brenda Kay Wiles, age 66 of Kettering, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 9, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles and Doris Bryant.Brenda is survived by her husband of 39 years, Michael; daughter, Kelli (Christopher) Gray and their children, Bryce, Brynna, and Beatrice; son, Andrew (Aimee) Roehm and...

Mary Lois Jackson

Mary Lois Jackson

Dec 27, 2021

Mary Lois Jackson, age 98, of Riverside, passed away December 27, 2021. She was born November 11, 1923 in Monterey, TN to the late John and Hennie Scarbrough. In addition to her parents, Mary Lois was preceded in death by 2 husbands: Orville Jackson and William Lewis; grandson, Tim Pennington; great-granddaughter, Melissa Harmon; great-grandson, Andrew Harmon; 2 brothers: Willard and...

Donna Marie Copas

Donna Marie Copas

Dec 26, 2021

Donna Marie Copas, age 84 of Beavercreek, OH passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 27, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles and Emily (Spradling) Bryant. Donna married Emory "Em" Copas on April 29, 1955 in Indiana. Donna is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Marc) Frazer;...

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