Obituaries

Oliver Ray Spillman

Oliver Ray Spillman

Aug 24, 2020

Oliver Ray Spillman, 90, of Kettering, OH, peacefully returned to hisheavenly home on Monday, August 24, 2020, at Hospice of Dayton. He was surrounded withlove by his wife, Norma, his children, and his faithful dog, Bosley, as one grandson serenadedhim with a favorite hymn, Amazing Grace. Amid delivery of this sweet song of praise, Ray'sfamily expressed being grateful for sharing...

Anna L. Beatty

Anna L. Beatty

Aug 24, 2020

Anna L. Beatty, age 92 of Dayton, went to join her husband Doral G. Beatty in their heavenly home on Monday, August 24, 2020. She was born March 7, 1928 in Fairborn, Ohio to the late Elza and Ottie McComas. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Beatty and granddaughter, Julia D. Beatty. Anna is survived by...

William Sorrell

William Sorrell

Aug 24, 2020

William "JR" Sorrell Jr, age 53 of Dayton, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 7, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Bill and Peggy Sorrell.He is preceded in death by his father, Bill Sorrell.JR is survived by his wife of 18 years, Tracy A. Sorrell; five children, Eric D. Sorrell,...

Keith Barclay Brenner

Keith Barclay Brenner

Aug 24, 2020

Keith Barclay Brenner, age 70, of Kettering, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born February 27, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late John and Margaret (Barclay) Brenner.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Shannon Brenner and brother, Douglas Brenner.Keith is survived by his son, Christopher Brenner;...

Roberta R. Blatz

Roberta R. Blatz

Aug 24, 2020

Roberta R. Blatz, age 77, of Dayton, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 7, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie (Dodd) Floyd.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Kory Bailey. Roberta is survived by her four sons, Thomas Lee (Cheryl)...

Averi Lynn Grabans

Averi Lynn Grabans

Aug 23, 2020

Averi Lynn Grabans, our beloved 6 week old baby girl, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Dayton Children's Hospital. She was born July 10, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Makenah Grabans.Averi is survived by her mother, Makenah; nana and papa, Tracie and Jason Buckley, grandparents, Missy and Tim Hale; grandpa, Brian Grabans; aunts, Kelsie, Briana, Rylee, Kyra,...

Sarah Howell

Sarah Howell

Aug 23, 2020

Sarah Howell, age 85 of Dayton, passed away August 23, 2020. She was born January 18, 1935 in Rarden, Ohio to the late John and Emma Inlow. In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Howell; and son, Michael Howell.Sarah is survived by her children: Deborah Posey (Scott), Mark Howell (Molly), Steve Howell (Jana)...

Thomas Lee Wilmoth

Thomas Lee Wilmoth

Aug 23, 2020

Thomas Lee Wilmoth, age 83 of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 8, 1937 to Thurman Smith and Viola Smith. Thomas worked for the city of Dayton for 32 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed playing his bass guitar, playing with several bands over...

Paul Allen Fortener

Paul Allen Fortener

Aug 23, 2020

Paul Allen "Al" Fortener, age 71 of Huber Heights, passed away August 23, 2020. He was born November 21, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Paul and Mary Margaret Fortener.Paul is survived by his wife of nearly 22 years, Roxie Fortener; son and daughter-in-law, Paul Waylon and Cathy Fortener; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mick Haught; sisters and brothers-in-law:...

Karen Glant

Karen Glant

Aug 23, 2020

Karen Glant Nee Sheehan, age 77, of Dayton, left this Earth on Sunday, August 23, 2020. She was born on December 4, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William Henry & Mary Catherine Sheehan. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her aunt, Connie Leahey, special friend, Lillie Agee; and beloved dogs, Brandy and Dudley....

Vickie Mitchell

Vickie Mitchell

Aug 22, 2020

Vickie Lynn Mitchell, age 69 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born April 1, 1951 in Dayton to the late Edward and Mamie Watson. Vickie was a 1969 graduate of Northridge H.S. and married her high school sweetheart, Travis Mitchell. She was a very good mommy and was close knit with family; her sister,...

Rutha Bell Level

Rutha Bell Level

Aug 21, 2020

Rutha Bell Level (Holmes), 97. Born May 9, 1923 in Bolton, MS.Rutha Bell fell asleep in death on 08/21/2020 as a dedicated servant of JEHOVAH GOD. She was baptized at the age of 85 and attended both the Vicksburg congregation in MS and the Central Congregation in Dayton Ohio. Rutha was preceded in death by her husband Earl G Level,...

Nathan John West

Nathan John West

Aug 21, 2020

Nathan John West, age 19 of Kettering, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born December 12, 2000 in Dayton, Ohio. Nathan was always full of life, energy and had a heart of gold who had a smile that lit up the entire room. His sense of humor and quick wit will be forever missed by those who...

Dennis E. Minniear

Dennis E. Minniear

Aug 21, 2020

Dennis Ewing Minniear, age 84 of Englewood, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born July 2, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Orville and Pauline Minniear.Dennie was a graduate of Fairview High School and served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a meat cutter for Liberal for 25 years until their closing and then at...

Eric Lloyd Bowser

Eric Lloyd Bowser

Aug 21, 2020

Eric L. Bowser, age 53 of Kettering, Ohio went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2020. He was born March 31, 1967 in Warren, Ohio son of Samuel and Martha Bowser.Eric was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a lifelong learner, an inspiring Teacher, passionate about music, and a proud involved father who...

Mary Tuffey

Mary Tuffey

Aug 21, 2020

Mary "Clare" Tuffey, age 77 of Beavercreek, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Soin Medical Center. She was born on November 19, 1942 in Denver, Colorado to Peter and Mary (Lansing) Golden. She married Patrick Tuffey on January 2, 1965 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Clare is survived by two sons, Patrick (Amanda Davis) Tuffey, Michael (Melissa)...

Bruce Miller

Bruce Miller

Aug 20, 2020

Bruce "Tow Man" Miller, age 67, went to his eternal impound lot on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He was born to the late Richard and Beatrice Miller.He is preceded in death by his siblings, Richard Miller Jr. and Deborah Roark, and great nephew, Philip Humerick.Bruce is survived by his spouse, Loraine; three children, Kyle Miller, Seth Maruhn, and Jimmy (Linney)...

Davion Shemar De Andre' Zeigler

Davion Shemar De Andre' Zeigler

Aug 20, 2020

With deepest sorrow we announce that Davion Shemar DeAndre`Zeigler passed away unexpectedly August 20, 2020. And just like that the world lost a shining light as Davion earned his Angel Wings and joined his oldest brother Yhanteg Marzette, Jr. "Tay" to keep watch over us from Heaven. Davion was born February 1, 1997 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in...

Jerry Joe Arnold

Jerry Joe Arnold

Aug 20, 2020

Jerry Joe Arnold, age 89, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2020. He was born on March 15, 1931, in Portland, Indiana, the son of the late Forrest and Hazel Tharp Arnold.He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard Arnold. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of over 65 years, Melva Arnold;...

Setsuko Nagaoka

Setsuko Nagaoka

Aug 20, 2020

Setsuko Nagaoka, age 87, of Dayton, passed away August 20, 2020. She was born in Long Beach, California, on May 8, 1933, the daughter of the late Tom Noboru and Yaye Katayama. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Haruo Harry Nagaoka; and sisters, Miyeko Kurotsuchi and Itoko Okamoto.Setsuko is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law,...

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