Obituaries
Malessa A. Lewis
Nov 28, 2020
Malessa A. Lewis, "Missy", beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, age 53, of Springboro, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born August 17, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio. Missy was employed at Lexis Nexis for more than 30 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Orr, her aunt Jeannie Jones, and her uncle Robert Abney. Missy...
Melvin Boyd Martin
Nov 28, 2020
Melvin Boyd Martin, age 84, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020.Mel was born on March 12, 1936 in Middlesboro, KY to the late Curtis & Martha (Daniel) Martin.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Mary A. Martin.Mel is survived by his daughter,...
Samantha J. Bertholf
Nov 28, 2020
Samantha J. Bertholf, age 53 of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital - North. She was born February 14, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Joseph and Norma Bertholf.Sam worked at Chrysler for 27 years from November 1993 until this past January, 2020. As a teenager, she enjoyed working in the nursery at...
David W. Plunket
Nov 28, 2020
David Wendell Plunket, age 62 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born May 10, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Chester and Jackie Plunket.David was an all-around good guy who never knew a stranger and would give the shirt off his back to help someone. He worked for many years...
Gerald Lee Rowe
Nov 28, 2020
Rowe, Gerald age 71, of Spring Valley, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 4, 1949 to the late Robert and Katherine Rowe. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert James Rowe. Gerald is survived by his beloved wife, Cathy Rowe; children, Paula (Granville) Turner and John (Jamie) Rowe;...
Carolyn Dowell Wright
Nov 28, 2020
Carolyn Dowell Wright, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, age 77, of Riverside, passed away November 28, 2020. She was born April 10, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Collie and Vina (Lakes) Dowell.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Lester Wright; brothers, Eugene Dowell and Charles Angel; and sisters, Hattie...
Millie Ozetta Whitfield
Nov 27, 2020
Millie Ozetta Whitfield, age 75 of Centerville, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital South. She was born May 25, 1945 in Blaine, Ohio the daughter of the late Fred and Millie Dawson.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death her siblings, Doris Jackson, Jeannette "Ann" Dawson, Patricia Dawson, Betty Dawson, Fred Dawson, Jr., John Dawson...
James Walter Scenters Sr.
Nov 27, 2020
James Walter "Jim" Scenters, age 87 of Dayton, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 6, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Clarence W. Scenters and Mamie G. Scenters-Taylor.He was married to his wonderful wife, Phyllis Marie Pressel on May 6, 1957 for forty two years. Phyllis passed away on December 26,...
James Walter Scenters Sr.
Nov 27, 2020
James Walter "Jim" Scenters, age 87 of Dayton, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 6, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Clarence W. Scenters and Mamie G. Scenters-Taylor.He was married to his wonderful wife, Phyllis Marie Pressel on May 6, 1957 for forty two years. Phyllis passed away on December 26,...
Tania Long
Nov 27, 2020
Tania Michelle Long, age 39 of Riverside, passed away November 27, 2020. She was born May 14, 1981 in Riverside, Ohio. Tania was preceded in death by her grandfather, Frederick William Morgan, II.Tania is survived by her parents: Larry J. Long and Terry Mabe; children: Dylan Long, Myles Anderson, Aaryah Jackson and Kingsley Hatmaker; granddaughter, Ilea Hope Long; grandmothers: Eva...
James Powers
Nov 27, 2020
James Powers, age 90, of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at River Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center. He was born April 26, 1930 in Saylersville, Kentucky the son of the late Samuel and Rhoda (Adams) Powers.Along with his parent, he is preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Ethel Powers and second wife, Marietta Powers; son,...
Nancy Ann Crawford
Nov 26, 2020
Nancy "Nan" Ann Crawford, age 64, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born September 12, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Homer and Helen Crawford. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by sister, Connie Crawford. Nancy is survived by her brother, Gary Michael (Jeffrey...
Dorothy J. Lillich
Nov 26, 2020
Dorothy "Jeanne" Lillich age 90, formally of Celina, peacefully went to be with the lord November 26, 2020 in Beavercreek. She was married to her childhood sweetheart, Frederick Lillich, for 65 years. Homemaking and cooking for her family were her passions, including making large delicious holiday meals. At Christmas, she baked her much loved Hungarian nut roll, always a family...
Larry Leroy Whiteside
Nov 26, 2020
Larry L. Whiteside, age 76 of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on November 26, 2020. He was born on July 7, 1944 in Anniston, AL to the late Claud L. and Orlis (Coleman) Whiteside. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his siblings, Carolyn Bailey, Linda Brazeau and Vivian Chase.He is survived by his children, Mike...
Velma Deloris Lindsey
Nov 26, 2020
Velma Deloris Lindsey, age 77 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 3, 1943 in Minden, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Dwight and Mozelle Martin.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Karolyn Stephens; husband, Clifford Lindsey; and her 6 brothers.Velma is survived by her children,...
Luz M. Vasquez
Nov 26, 2020
Luz M. Vasquez "Lucy", age 75 of Englewood, passed away November 26, 2020. She was born on June 3, 1945 in Salinas, CA to the late Agapito and Conception-Vasquez. She is survived by her significant other, Tony Ortiz; daughter, Diane (Wayne) Savage; granddaughter, Nicole (Brian) Lugo; brother, David Vasquez; sister, Ana Vasquez and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and...
Leon B. Brewer
Nov 26, 2020
Leon B. (Lee) Brewer, age 85 of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 5, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio to Louis and Madgeline (Sult) Brewer. Lee graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1953. He spent his entire career working for NCR, retiring in 1990. Lee enjoyed bowling, golfing and...
Elizabeth P. Kiesewetter
Nov 26, 2020
Elizabeth "Little Hippie" Kiesewetter, age 91 of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Thursday November 26, 2020 at Family Tree - Assisted Living. She was born August 10, 1929 in Nashville, Tennessee to Thelma (Bevins) Dawson. She was the BEST wife, Mom and Grandma a husband and child could ask for. She was loving, kind and...
Jesse Dale Smith
Nov 26, 2020
Jesse Dale Smith, 85, of Dayton, succumbed from COVID-19 on November 26, 2020, at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born December 9, 1934 in Bulls Gap, Tennessee to the late Thomas "Keller" and Martha "Mae" (Ward) Smith. He worked 27 years at Dayton Press (Mc Calls) and later at NCR World Headquarters. In addition to his parents he...
Murray Kingsley Chapple
Nov 25, 2020
Murray Kingsley Chapple, age 81, of Oakwood, OH passed away on November 25, 2020. He was born March 22, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Milton S. and Vera Chapple. He earned his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked for General Motors, retiring after more than 30 years. Murray has three daughters, Marcia Lackey (Gary) of Lancaster S.C.,...
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