Obituaries
Allen James Brewer
Jul 25, 2020
BREWER, Allen James "Smiley", 91, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2020, in his home at 10 Wilmington Place, Dayton, Ohio. He was born prematurely in Newport, Vermont, on May 25,1929. His parents, Charles Lawrence and Mary Derusha Brewer were Canadian citizens. Smiley was raised in Beebe, Quebec, Canada, until he joined the United States Air Force (one of his...
Priscilla J. Shull
Jul 25, 2020
Priscilla J. Shull, age 87 of Miamisburg, went Home to be with her Lord on July 25, 2020. She was born on December 11, 1932 in Franklin, OH to the late George and Mary Jane Isbel. In addition to her parents, Priscilla was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Shull; sons, David Rauch and Robert C. "Rob" Shull;...
Gale Frazier
Jul 24, 2020
Gale Frazier, age 61 of Dayton, passed away July 24, 2020. She was born September 6, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Eloise Meadows and Gene Bonds. Gale was preceded in death by her mother, Eloise Frazier Meadows and brother Eugene Frazier.Gale is survived by her daughter, Magalia Frazier; son, DeAngelo Frazier; grandchildren: Ayreon Dorsey (Magalia) and Isaiah Render-Frazier...
Karen Lee Oakes
Jul 24, 2020
Karen Lee Oakes, age 69, of Dayton, passed away July 24, 2020. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on December 10, 1950, the daughter of the late James and Carolyn Gilbert.She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Larry Roberts. Karen is survived by her children, Brian Roberts and Diane (Sean) Asbury; grandson, Mitchell Asbury; brother, Kirk...
William Jefferson Ward
Jul 24, 2020
William Jefferson Ward, 77, of Dayton, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 24, 2020. He was born October 8, 1942 in Ecorse, MI to the late Walter and Lena (Daniels) Ward. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Walter Ward, Jr, Johnnie Ward, 2 nephews, Spencer Peaco, Steven Swackhamer, his brother-in-law and friend, Arthur...
Mabel Tankersley
Jul 24, 2020
Mabel Tankersley, age 87 of Dayton, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Spring Hills Singing Woods Assisted Living. She was born December 7, 1932 in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Owen Coulter and Florence Huffman.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant son, Michael; children, Tom, Bob, Debbie; son-in-law, David Yukon; former husband,...
Barbara Ann Jordan
Jul 23, 2020
Barbara "Barb" Ann Jordan, age 91, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Sycamore Glen Retirement Center in Miamisburg, Ohio. Barb, born February 26, 1929, is survived by her beloved husband of 71 years, Tom Jordan. She also leaves behind her son James Jordan, daughter-in-law Kerry and granddaughter Emily, who live in Cypress, California. Barb is...
Levi Andrew Bresher
Jul 23, 2020
Levi Andrew Bresher, age 40, of Eaton, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his brother, Chris Bresher and grandfathers, Harold Bresher and Jack Karns. Levi is survived by his mother, Cheryl (Rick) Sparkman; father, Thomas Bresher; daughters, Abigail Spitler and Alexis Bresher; brothers, Joshua Michels, Dustin (Amy) Karns, Robbie Bresher and TJ Bresher;...
Betty Louise Brown
Jul 23, 2020
Betty Louise Brown, age 88 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born March 11, 1932.She is preceded in death by her husband, Norwood "John" C. Brown in 2016; sons, Michael and David; father, Finley Lykins, mother, Mildred Lykins.Betty is survived by her sons, Steven (Peggy) Brown, Joshua (Traci) Brown; as well as many grandchildren and great...
Clyde Ray Brewer
Jul 23, 2020
Clyde Ray Brewer, 89, passed away at his home early in the morning of July 23 with his wife and children present. Clyde was born April 9, 1931 in the mountains of Townsend, TN, to Walter Earnest Brewer and Mary Catherine Patty. He was the youngest of six children who all preceded him in death. He worked in construction before...
Wayne A. Estridge
Jul 23, 2020
In loving memory of Wayne A. Estridge, "The MOPAR Man", age 64, who passed away on July 23, 2020. He was born September 10, 1955 in Moraine, Ohio to the late, former Mayor and Judge of Moraine, Felix and his wife, Virgina (Kendell) Estridge. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his sisters, Gail Estridge and...
Michael E. Day
Jul 23, 2020
Michael E. Day, "Mike", age 75, of Dayton, passed away July 23, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born December 11, 1944 in Springfield, Ohio to the late MSGT Harvey and Fancheon (Paulette) Day. Mike was a US Army Veteran achieving the rank of PFC, and worked at Moraine Jamestown Business Services prior to retirement. In addition...
Jill Young
Jul 23, 2020
Jill Young, "JoJo", age 65, of West Carrollton, passed away July 23, 2020. She was born June 8, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to Vera Young. Jill worked for many years at Bethany Village as a Nursing Assistant. She was preceded in death by her son, Casey Smith, mother, Vera Young, twin sister Jan Potter, and brother Mike"Hamburger" Young. Jill is...
Annaelisabeth Hatoum
Jul 22, 2020
Annaelisabeth Hatoum, age 71 of Springboro, Ohio passed away at her home on July, 22, 2020.She was born March 21, 1949 in Lohra/Marburg Germany.She was preceded in death by her mother Maria Tahedl-Nicoloso and father Johan Nicoloso as well as her sister Rosemarie Schmeling.Annaelisabeth is survived by her loving husband Najeeb Hatoum; daughters, Suzanne Hatoum-Makarem and Gemma Hatoum-Fairchild; grandchildren Yasmeen...
Barbara Ann Wheeler
Jul 22, 2020
Barbara Ann Wheeler, age 79 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born April 17, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Maurice and Esther Weil.She is preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Borck.Barbara is survived by her son, David Joel (Jann) Wheeler; Daughter, Teri (Steve) Cohee; two grandsons, Zachary (Kaitlyn) Wheeler...
Mable Ethel Mccombs
Jul 22, 2020
Mable E. McCombs (Nared) was born to James and Cleo (Saunders) Nared on August 6, 1945 in Xenia, Ohio. She was educated at East High School and was a caregiver to many. Turning no one away, she was always willing to be a mother to all; being the 5th child of 10, it became second nature. Mable really enjoyed working...
Nora Bell Fontenot
Jul 22, 2020
Nora Bell Fontenot, age 71 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was born April 9, 1949 in Lafayette, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Gertrude Fontenot Sr..Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Fontenot; brothers, Benjamin Fontenot Jr., Vernon Fontenot; as well as several nieces and nephews.Nora is survived...
Ronald L. Fosnot
Jul 22, 2020
Ronald Leonard Fosnot, age 83 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was born February 15, 1937 in Richmond, Indiana to the late George L. and Margaret E. Fosnot. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Gatti.Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for 27...
Virginia Young
Jul 22, 2020
Virginia Young, age 75 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home. She was born June 3, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Ruby Prater.Virginia was a long time devoted member of New Life Fellowship Assembly of God. She was a woman of strong and enduring faith. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, her dog,...
Pat Merkle
Jul 22, 2020
Patricia "Pat" Merkle, age 65 of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Soin Medical Center. She was born March 16, 1955 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Ira and Dorothy Caudill.Pat worked as en EMT in Cedarville for many many years. She was a member the Eagles in Xenia. She spent her free time crafting and sewing. Pat...
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