Jan 18, 2021

Mitchell Willice Smedley, age 88 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Dayton V.A. Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1932 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Bill and Belle Smedley.Mitchell was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He served in U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a one-of-a-kind guy and one of the...

Jan 18, 2021

Donovan Lee Earnest, Sr., was born to Kimberly Earnest on October 19, 1989 in Dayton, Ohio.He departed this life on Monday, January 18, 2021. Donovan leaves behind to cherish his memory; grandmother (mother), Wanda Hodge; his fiance', Tenia Lane-Calhoun; 3 sons, Kamani D. Ross-Brown Earnest, Donovan Lee Earnest, Jr. and Donovan Lee Earnest, III; uncle, William Earnest; his favorite aunt,...

Jan 18, 2021

James C. Mitchell, Jr., age 70 of Huber Heights, passed away January 18, 2021. He was born December 8, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to the late James C. and Jennie Krier Mitchell. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bill DeBock. Jim is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years, Valerie DeBock Mitchell;...

Jan 18, 2021

Martha N. Bahintasi passed away on Monday, January 18th, 2021 at Kettering Hospital. She was born in Ruhengeri (North district), Rwanda in 1949 to Jeremie Ntabareshya and Marguerite Nyirakabuye.Martha was a very strong, courageous, dedicated and hardworking person. For many years she managed the agriculture department in Rwanda. She was always hospitable and loved to cook. She would always have...

Jan 18, 2021

Jeanette F. "Fern" Lewis, age 88 of Beavercreek, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was born on February 8, 1932 in Somerset, KY to James Wiley and Pearlie Daws. Jeanette married Gilbert Lewis on October 23, 1954. Fern loved to cook and feed her children and grandchildren. She loved to sew for her family including making...

Jan 18, 2021

Tina Marie Snyder, age 59 of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at her home. She was born July 9, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of the late Nathan and Agnes (Rodgers) Woodle.Tina is survived by her husband, Keith; daughter, Mikaylah Storck; sister, Debra Woodle; brothers, James Rodgers and Nathan Woodle, Jr.; sistesr-in-law, Verna Mize and Rhonda Skaggs;...

Jan 18, 2021

Michael Lee Mardis, "Flash," age 75 of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Earl and June Mardis.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Janet "Judy" Mardis.Michael is survived by his sister, Susan Hubbell; significant other, Diana Reed; as well...

Jan 18, 2021

Jack R. Givens, 83, of Dayton passed away at Sycamore Hospital on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born on December 24, 1937, the son of the late Robert and Lillie (Ash) Givens. Along with his parents Jack was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Givens Jr. and sister, Donna Hileman.Jack is survived by his loving wife Justine Givens;...

Jan 18, 2021

Dorothy Ruth Turner, age 75 of West Virginia, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at her daughter's home. She was born May 14, 1945 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the daughter of Robert McGuffin and Pauline Swan.Dorothy worked as a nurse caring for the elderly at several long term care facilities. She enjoyed quilting, watching birds, enjoying nature and going...

Jan 18, 2021

Lila M. Lowe, age 85 of Beavercreek, passed away January 18, 2021. She was born January 3, 1936 in Harlan, KY to the late Curtis and Beulah Potts. In addition to her parents, Lila was preceded in death by her brother, Gene Potts; and sisters: Elizabeth Bolton and Dodie Will.Lila is survived by her children: Mike Lowe, Gary Lowe and...

Jan 18, 2021

Andrew J. Kostic Sr, age 90, of Riverside, Ohio, passed away on 18 January 2021, at the Elmcroft Senior Living Home in Xenia, Ohio, from cardiac arrest.He was the son of Andrew & Frances Kostic of Hamburg, Pennsylvania, & brother to Thomas Kostic; all preceded him in death. He attended the Hershey Industrial School in the early 1940's before graduating...

Jan 17, 2021

Patrice Jean Tucker, age 59, passed away January 17, 2021 at her home. She was born June 8, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio to Mary Rose and the late, Shafter "Mickey" Jones.Along with her father, she is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Plina and William Edward Combs; and paternal grandparents, Effie and Andy Jones.She is survived by her husband...

Jan 17, 2021

Muriel Kay Connolly November 6, 1942 - January 17, 2021We weren't ready to see her go but it was not ours to decide. We will forever cherish the time we had and the unique memories we made…Muriel Connolly, mother, grandmother passed away January 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 40 plus years, James Edward...

Jan 17, 2021

Harold E. Benke Jr. age 76, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully with the Lord on January 17, 2021. He was born July 11, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Harold and Ruth Benke Sr.Harold was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Harold retired from DP& L after 40 years of employment....

Jan 16, 2021

Juanita Charlene Davis "Nanny", age 78 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Watertown, Tennessee. She was born June 14, 1942 in Allock, Kentucky. Juanita was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and foster parent. She was giving, loving, kind, and would give the shirt off her back to help anyone. She had a spunky,...

Jan 16, 2021

Elmer H. "JR" Lawrence, Jr. age 89 of Kettering, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born on February 18, 1931 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to Elmer and Vonna (Cannon) Lawrence. JR married Mattie Brown on November 20, 1954 in Dayton, OH.JR enjoyed music, playing guitar from a young age and played in...

Jan 16, 2021

Jan 16, 2021

Carol A. Spraley, age 78, of Dayton, passed away January 16, 2021. She was born September 2, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Herb and Jean (Scott) Spraley. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Spraley. Carol is survived by her cousins, Linda Mallory, Barbara Minton and Nancy Huser along with her dear friends, Sheri and John...

Jan 16, 2021

James M. Mills Age 95 of Vandalia passed away on January 16, 2021. Born in Des Moines, Iowa on November 25th, 1925 to his parents Marvin and Zora Marie (Wilson) Mills. He was adopted and raised by his grandparents James Austin and Lulu Mae (Hawkins) Mills. He has lived in the Dayton area since 1946 where he worked 18 years...

Jan 16, 2021

Wayne was born on January 18th, 1944 in Philadelphia to Bill and Mildred Klein. He was married to Nancy Pennell Klein and had two daughters, Wendy and Kathy. Wayne had many interests, all of which he pursued with passion. He loved being active and as a long-distance runner he often placed at the top of his age group in races;...