Obituaries
Billy Wade Howard
Sep 21, 2020
Billy Wade Howard, age 68, of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home. He was born June 21, 1952 in Hyden, Kentucky the son of Elmer Howard and Ruth Howard Williams.Along with his father, Elmer, he is preceded death by his nephew, Matthew Howard.Billy is survived by his son, Billy Wade (Mindi) Howard, II; daughter, Amanda Crawford;...
Carol Jean Murphy
Sep 21, 2020
Carol Jean Murphy of Miamisburg, OH passed away on September 21, 2020 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. She died from complications from a recent stroke.Carol was born June 26, 1946 in Sioux City, IA. She was the daughter of Mary Frances and Francis James Murphy. Carol attended Heelan High School where she graduated in 1964. She is survived by her son,...
Paul V. Bilbrey
Sep 21, 2020
Paul Virl Bilbrey, age 67 of Riverside, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Soin Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1952 in Monterey, Tennessee to the late Forest and Myrtle Bilbrey.Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was one of the friendliest people you would ever meet and he never met a stranger. He...
Denver Gibson, Jr.
Sep 21, 2020
Denver Gibson, Jr., age 77, of Kettering, passed away September 21, 2020. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on January 12, 1943 to the late Denver Gibson, Sr. and Lena (Dixon) Gibson.Denver served in the US Air Force from 1961-1965. He retired from Frigidaire/GM after 36 years of service.Denver was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda (Branson) Gibson,...
Jack Roy Cokeley
Sep 21, 2020
Jack Roy Cokeley, age 85 of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2020. He was born May 27, 1935 in Harrisville, West Virginia son of the late Roy and Vessie Cokeley. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brothers, Russell, Bobby, and Ronnie Cokeley; sisters, Elizabeth Young and Glennis Hartley;...
Carolyn Hannah
Sep 21, 2020
Carolyn Hannah, age 74 of Dayton, passed away September 21, 2020. She was born April 10, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Bill and Betty Gulden. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Gulden.Carolyn is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dave Hannah; children: Brian Hannah (Angela) and Adrienne Hannah; grandchildren:...
James R. King Jr. "Jimmy"
Sep 21, 2020
James R. King Jr., "Jimmy," age 81 of Tipp City, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020. He was born January 3, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to Demma (Cono) and James R. King Sr..Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Eric T. King; and sister, Sharon Fields.Jimmy is survived by his wife of 58 years, Deanne...
Florida Deaton
Sep 21, 2020
Florida Deaton, age 79 of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2020. She was born December 6, 1940 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late James and Callie Deaton. She is also preceded in death by her three sisters, Vernia (C.J.), Ruby (Charles), and Remonia; and two brothers, Charlie and Carson.She is survived by her...
Karen S. Dunlap
Sep 20, 2020
Karen S. Dunlap of Kettering, Ohio died Sunday, 20 September 2020. She was 76 years old.Karen was born to Fred Merriman & Marjorie B. Anderson during the hottest summer recorded in Dayton, Ohio on June 23, 1944. It was during World War II, and Americans everywhere were growing their Victory Gardens, buying war bonds and flocking to the theatres in...
Patricia Ann Rockwell
Sep 20, 2020
Patricia Ann Rockwell, age 79, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020, after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born in Carter County, Kentucky on September 9, 1941, the daughter of the late Ernest and Letha Crawford. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John H. Rockwell; her sisters June Ward, Sue Little...
Wallace W Robbins
Sep 20, 2020
Robbins, Wallace "Wally" age 80, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on July 30, 1940 to the late Wesley Joseph and America Robbins (nee Redmond). He was preceded in death by his many of his siblings. Wally is survived by his daughters, Kelly (Mark) Morris and Royse Robbins; grandchildren, Hailey...
Michael Gaines Horvath
Sep 20, 2020
Michael Gaines Horvath, age 76 of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his home. He was born November 14, 1943 in Morganfield, Kentucky the son of Michael and Ottilie Horvath (Cooksey).Mike worked as a salesman for many years, the latest being Mueller Roofing. He loved working in the yard, piddling in his garage, fishing and spending time with...
Dane Clark Frandsen
Sep 19, 2020
Dane Clark (Zoey) Frandsen, age 32 of Centerville, OH passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 20, 1988 in Houston, Texas to Barry Frandsen and Kary (Hansen) Frandsen Smith.Dane had a kind heart and enjoyed volunteering and went on many mission trips with the Methodist Church in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. He loved his...
Danny Paul Deskins
Sep 19, 2020
Danny Paul Deskins, age 63 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 with his children by his side. He was born July 18, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Paul and Ocie Deskins.He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Everett Deskins.Danny is survived by his children, Kevin Deskins, Molly (Scott) Poffenberger; brother, Jammy (Sian) Deskins; grandchildren,...
Dorothy Lee Reynolds
Sep 19, 2020
Dorothy Lee Reynolds, age 73 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born April 26, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late James and Grace Knox.Dorothy is survived by her husband Robert Reynolds and many beloved family members and friends. She retired from the Dayton Crime Lab after many years of...
Melissa Ann Rigney
Sep 19, 2020
Melissa Ann "Missy" "Queen of Nascar" Rigney, age 53 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her home. She was born January 4, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Tony and Phyllis Rigney.Missy loved to sew, making many quilts over the years for her family. Her dog Rowdy "Ed" was more like her baby. Nascar was her...
Andrea M. Hardin
Sep 18, 2020
Andrea "Michelle" Hardin, age 48, of Dayton, passed away on September 18, 2020. She was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on December 28, 1971, the daughter of the late Arthur Robertson and Laurene Morrow. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Alonzo Hardin, II; her children, Leann Hardin and Eddie Alonzo Hardin, III; granddaughter, Laniyah Hardin; siblings, Michael McCourt and Laquita...
Edward B. Danber
Sep 18, 2020
Edward B. Danber1939-2020Age 80, Edward passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. Born in Chicago to the late Edward and Bernice (Norkus) Danber he was preceded in death by his uncle Vincent Norkus. Ed was a proud graduate and active alumnus of St. Rita High School (Chicago) and the United States Naval Academy. He served during the Vietnam War and retired...
Marvin Burns
Sep 18, 2020
Marvin Burns, age 87 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born December 6, 1932 in Jefferson, Georgia. Marvin was a 1951 graduate of Dunbar High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge, Marvin worked for Ohio Bell for a short time. He then became employed with...
Tony E. Combs, Sr.
Sep 18, 2020
Tony E. Combs, Sr., age 63 of Dayton, passed away September 18, 2020. He was born May 30, 1957 in Clarksville, Tennessee. Tony is survived by his children: Kirsten Combs, Jessica Combs, Tony Combs Jr., Heather Flanagan-Hardy and Sonya Combs; many grandchildren, including: Xavier, Zach, Malachi and Shiloh; brother, Tim; sister, Debbie; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, especially...
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