Obituaries
Morris David Anderson
May 31, 2021
Morris David Anderson was born March 22, 1939, in Dublin, Mississippi to Henry Clay Anderson and Emma Jane Springfield of Sunflower, Mississippi. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2021.Morris worked as a factory worker and was known for singing in several gospel groups around town. Drawing and painting was his hobby at which he...
Marc Frederick Smith
May 31, 2021
Marc Frederick Smith, age 46, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 31, 2021. Marc was born in Xenia, Ohio on December 28, 1974 to Gordon & Peggy (Van Scoy) Smith. In addition to his parents, Marc is survived by brother, Michael (fiancรฉe Nichole) Smith; wife, Mindy Smith; children, Blake Fridley and Megan (Brian)...
Cheryl E. Wells
May 31, 2021
Cheryl E. Wells, age 70 of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2021. She was born October 18, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Thomas Cole Jr. and Sherry Steiner.Cheryl was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and watching movies. She loved to plant flowers outside...
Shirley Woolard
May 31, 2021
Shirley Ann Woolard, age 90 of Spring Valley, OH passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born June 9, 1930 in Eldorado, Illinois to Ebert and Verna (Tate) Hill. She married William Woolard on March 25, 1950 in Belleville, Illinois. Shirley retired from Wright Patterson AFB where she worked in several departments as an...
Mark Hoxie
May 31, 2021
Mark S. Hoxie, age 67 of Beavercreek, OH went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to Lloyd and Margie (Bridges) Hoxie. He married Diane Phares on August 12, 1978 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Mark graduated from Fairborn High School in 1972 and attended...
Leon B. Martin
May 30, 2021
Leon Benjamin Martin, age 92, of Dayton, passed away on May 30, 2021, peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in North Adams, Massachusetts, on August 29, 1928, the son of the late George and Sarah Martin.He was preceded in death by his wives, Barbara Martin and Katherine Martin; his daughter, Carol Ann...
William "Bill" Dybvad
May 29, 2021
Bill Dybvad has taken his last flight. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, a true Dane has left an empty seat at the table not to be filled. Bill was born in Racine, Wisconsin raised by a mother, grandmother and aunt. Our memories abound of ice skating and the wonderful lakes shared with brother, sister and his...
Rashima Denise White
May 29, 2021
Rashima Denise White, 42, of Dayton departed this life on Friday, May 29, 2021. She was born July 22, 1978 to Karen D. (Stewart) White and the late Herman E. White Sr. Rashima is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Lee E. Stewart Sr. and Mary S. (Harris) Stewart, paternal grandparents, Charlie B. and Mary E. White, and sister,...
Charles W Little
May 29, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Ward Little, 61, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ward and Cora Little. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Imogene Reffitt; and his four children, Kyle Little, Jaimie (Paul) Parrish, Megan (Ryan) Clyburn, Allison Little; and 7 grandchildren. He served his country as a Fire Support...
Jeffrey L. Mcmannes
May 29, 2021
Jeff McMannes the man, the myth, the legend passed away after a lengthy illness on May 29, 2021. He was an Air Force Veteran who served proudly and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone. He had a huge heart and was as stubborn as they come. Jeff thought he was funny and his grandchildren thought he was...
Christine M. Neff (Abel)
May 29, 2021
Christine "Tina" Neff (Abel), age 64, of Xenia, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Tina was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 3, 1956 to the late James & Georgia (Adams) Abel. In addition to her parents, Tina was preceded in death by her former husband and friend, Herb Neff. Tina is survived by her loving children, Ashleigh (Amanda)...
Bessie N Foley
May 28, 2021
Bessie Nell (Wilson-Smith) Foley was born on February 23, 1936 to the union of Prentice "Garrett" Wilson and Estella Weathers-Wilson, in Trigg County, Kentucky. She was the 13th of 14 children. She received her wings on May 28, 2021. Bessie moved to Dayton, Ohio in the 1950's. She was gainfully employed with Dayton Public Schools (Edison Elementary) working in Food...
Champaign Vazquez
May 28, 2021
Champaign Ray Elizabeth Vazquez, of Fairborn Ohio, passed away May 28, 2021. Champaign was born on May 6, 1992. She was preceded in death by grandmother Elizabeth Aiken, great grandparents, Edith Aiken, Ray Aiken, Eugene Feltner, and great aunt Beatrice King. Champaign is survived by two beautiful children: a daughter Maylin (Age 9) and a son Easton (Age 7). She...
William E. Wilson
May 28, 2021
William E. "Bill" Wilson, age 60, of Medway, passed away May 28, 2021. He was born April 5, 1961 in Amherst, Ohio to the late Homer and Florence Wilson. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Morris; and brother, Charles David Morris.Bill is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sherry Wilson; children:...
Marcus Dennis Praetorius
May 27, 2021
Marcus Dennis Praetorius, Sunrise on September 16, 1974 and Sunset on May 27, 2021. A Veteran of the United States Army. Died unexpectedly in the Ukraine. Marcus has served in Iraq, Germany, Afghanistan, Kosovo and many other countries. His last assignment was as a Training Support Specialist in the Ukraine. Marcus will be laid to rest at Dayton National Cemetery...
Robert James Towle Sr.
May 27, 2021
Robert James Towle, 84, of Miami Township, passed away on May 27, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on May 3, 1937 to the late James and Blanche (Clairmont) Towle at Schenectady, NY. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Janet (White) Towle; children, Michelle Towle and Robert Towle Jr; daughter-in-law, Sandra Towle; and grandchildren,...
Vicki Lynn
May 27, 2021
Vicki Lynn, age 66, of Dayton, formerly of Mansfield, passed away May 27, 2021. She was born November 3, 1954 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late William and Alice Hagans. Sr. Vicki is survived by her children: Traci McKinney (Roland) and Matt Jones (Katie Carver); 3 grandchildren: Kaitlyn Jones, Jordan McKinney and Hunter McKinney; brother, William Hagans, Jr. (Janet); nieces:...
Eldon Cornett
May 27, 2021
Eldon Cornett, age 78, of Fairborn, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was born November 8, 1942 in Oxford, Ohio to the late Steven and Betty (Melton) Cornett.Eldon was retired from the State of Ohio Dept. of Transportation after 42 years of service.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Darlene, and five brothers,...
Sherry L. Sickles
May 27, 2021
Sherry L. Sickles, age 64, of Moraine, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. She was born December 20, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to Donald and Jean (Fyffe) Whittington. Sherry is survived by her husband of 27 years, Rick Sickles; daughter Rebecca "Becca" Langer, granddaughter, Chelsea Haynes and her children Izaiah and Zariah, granddaughter Ashley Lawhorn (Joe Gabrel) and her children,...
Debra Jean Howard
May 27, 2021
Debra Jean Howard, age68, went home to be with the lord on Thursday May 27,2021 at Kettering Medical Center. She was retired from working in dietary at Greenwood Manor. Debra was born in Xenia, Ohio to the late William & Margaret Howard.Debra enjoyed the simple things in life such as watching her favorite tv shows and drinking coffee. She loved...
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