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James H. Lanos Jr.
May 3, 2024
Mr. James Henry Lanos Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 3, 2024, after a lengthy illness.He was born April 22, 1946, in Earle, Arkansas, and moved to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1951. He was the second of five children born to the late James H. Sr. and Mary (Nicks) Lanos.James, affectionately known as "Bug" and "Big Guy",...
Michael S. Wilson
May 3, 2024
Family will received guests from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Centerville, OH 45459) where a funeral service will begin at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow the service at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg, OH. To share a memory of Michael or leave his family a special message,...
John W. Morris, Jr.
May 3, 2024
John W. "Jack" Morris Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, and mentor, passed away on May 3, 2024. Born December 8, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, Jack was the son of John W. Morris and Uldine (Bussone) Morris, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joan E. (Westgerdes) Morris, and his loving children, John...
Marlene "Sue" Gossett
May 3, 2024
Marlene "Sue" Gossett, age 84, of Dayton passed away on May 3, 2024. She was born in Urbana, Ohio on June 27, 1939 to the late Maynard and Francis Parker. In addition to her parents, Sue is preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd Willeby and Robert Gossett. Sue is survived by her son, Gary Willeby and granddaughter, Genea Willeby;...
Dorothy R. Colonna "Dottie"
May 2, 2024
Dorothy Rita Backus “Dottie”, 90 of Washington Township, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on January 19, 1934 in Scranton, PA, the daughter of John Backus and Gertrude (Post) Backus. She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 60 years Frank, son Stephen and granddaughters Caroline...
Robert P. "Bob" Smith
May 2, 2024
Robert P. Smith, lovingly known to all as "Bob", passed away on May 2, 2024. He was born on February 27, 1930 to the late Georgia and Anthony Smith.He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. He continued his service afterwards in the Navy Reserves. He retired in 1989 from General Motors after working there...
James "Jim" D. Williams
May 2, 2024
James "Jim" DeWitt Williams, age 97, of Fairborn passed away on May 2, 2024. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on May 17, 1926 to the late Walter and Grace Williams. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Melva; daughter, Sherrie Williams; brother, Jack Williams and sister, Kate Hurst. Jim is survived by his...
Gregory E. Paxson
May 2, 2024
Gregory E. Paxson, age 64, passed away surrounded by loving family in his home Thursday May 2nd , 2024. Greg was born September 26, 1959, in Dayton, OH. He was a longtime resident of Xenia, OH and graduate of Xenia High School in 1977. Greg was proceeded in death by is Father, Darrell L. Paxson; Nephew, Joshua Cull; Mother-In-Law, Wanda...
Janet Louise Fox
May 2, 2024
Janet Louise Fox, age 82, of Dayton, passed away on May 2, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1942 to the late Carl and Marie Fisher.She loved listening to bluegrass music, and she enjoyed traveling, either to the Smoky Mountains or to a destination that had sand and sun. Janet loved spending time with her family and adored her...
Mary L. Williams
May 2, 2024
Mary Louise Williams, age 82 of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 2, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 16, 1941 in Sabina, Ohio daughter of the late Lawrence and Lydia (Wilburn) Allen.Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a member of the "mom squad",...
Lola Banks
May 2, 2024
Lola Banks, age 92 of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Walnut Creek Assisted Living. She was born February 5, 1932 in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Charles and America. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ballard Banks Jr. and two sons, Ronald and John Banks.Lola is survived by...
Christine Keever
May 2, 2024
Christine Keever passed away on May 2, 2024. She was born on February 21, 1931 in Robbinsville, NC. Christine was an Executive Secretary at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Music was her true love. Christine is in Heaven playing guitar and clogging with Ray. We will miss you Rough House Rosie (Uncle Jim's nickname for her).She was preceded in death...
James Earl Blair Sr.
May 2, 2024
James Earl Blair Sr., age 77 of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 24, 1946 in East Point, KY, the son of the late Archie and Darleen Blair.James served his country in the United States Army as a tank commander. He went on to become an over-the-road truck driver and retired...
Joyce Kathleen Hamblin
May 1, 2024
Joyce Kathleen Hamblin, age 85, of Xenia, passed away on May 1, 2024. She was born in Findlay, Ohio, on April 23, 1939, the daughter of the late Clois and Kate Lauer. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her beloved husband of 57 years, George W. Hamblin.Joyce is survived by her loving sons, Dan (Shelia) Hamblin and...
Melvin W. Standley
May 1, 2024
Melvin W. Standley, age 82 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born June 28, 1941 in Los Angeles, California the son of Elihu and Anna Standley.Mel was an avid horse owner and trainer. His passion was deer hunting and fishing. He was a fellow of the Moose Lodge 73 in Beavercreek for many years.He is preceded...
Gail Evan Vaubel
May 1, 2024
Gail Evan Vaubel, age 74, passed away on May 1, 2024 surrounded by family in the James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State University. Gail was born to Kenneth and Lorraine Vaubel on September 19, 1949 in Jewell, Iowa. He graduated from South Hamilton High School in Jewell in 1967 and from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa in 1971. He...
Chuck Bussard
May 1, 2024
Chuck Bussard, age 87, of Beavercreek, passed away on May 1, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 17, 1936, the son of the late Paul and Jean Bussard. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Gayle Lynn Bussard; and his sister, Patricia LaBruyere....
Mary Jane Mitchell Tyson
Apr 30, 2024
In loving memory of Mary Jane Mitchell Tyson, who passed away at 93 on April 30, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. She was a remarkable woman who, through her resilience, left a legacy of faith and achievement that defied all odds. Mary Jane, born on April 20, 1931, in Jochin, WV, to Junius Mitchell and Irene Freeman, began...
Opal Irene Allen
Apr 30, 2024
Opal Irene Allen, age 82 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Bethany Village. She was born April 6, 1942 in Jackson, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Granville and Thelma Sewell.Opal enjoyed going to the casino, singing karaoke, listening to music - specifically Elvis and Ronnie Milsap, interior decorating her families homes, thrifting, and going on vacations...
Gordon Dean Hoke
Apr 30, 2024
Gordon Dean Hoke, age 63, of Tipp City, passed away April 30, 2024. He was born July 30, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carl and Phyllis Hoke.Gordon is survived by his son, Seth Hoke; brother, Gary Hoke (Teresa) and sister, Susan Hoke.Gordon was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in New Carlisle. He enjoyed golfing at the...
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