Obituaries
Donna Mae Frith
Jul 2, 2020
Donna Mae Frith, age 77 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 20, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Edward and Doretta Pollitt.Donna was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Northridge, where she enjoyed singing in the choir and with her family. She was also a member...
Brian T. Schroeder
Jul 1, 2020
Brian T. Schroeder, age 41 of Englewood, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was born October 9, 1978 in Kettering, Ohio, the son of Robert Schroeder Sr. and Theresa Milligan.Brian was a family man, loving father, respected youth sports coach, basketball official and was well respected by his working peers. Brian is survived by his longtime love, Jennifer Schroeder;...
Melissa Sue Dalton-Baker
Jul 1, 2020
Melissa Sue Dalton-Baker, age 37, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Thomas Baker Jr. Melissa is survived by her loving husband of 11 years, Darron T. Baker; children, Addison M. Baker (age 7) and Samuel E. Baker (age 2); parents, Edward F. & Susan...
Marjorie Sowers
Jul 1, 2020
Marjorie Marie "Margie" Sowers, age 58 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 24, 1962 in Bradenton, Florida. Margie is preceded in death by her fiancรฉ John G. Szues. She is survived by her father, Roger Dale (Valarie) Burton; two daughters, Tiffany Marie (Brandon) Keller and Kayla Marie (Josh Marlin) Sowers;...
Betty R. Smith
Jul 1, 2020
Betty R. Smith, age 80, of Dayton, OH passed away July 1, 2020. Betty was born in Barnsville, Georgia on January 4, 1940 to B.J and Louise Mann. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and a spectacular person. She did not see a flaw in anyone. She was loved by all who knew her....
Jerry Zimmerman
Jul 1, 2020
Jerry "Z-Man" Zimmerman, age 79 of Dayton, crossed the finish line on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at St. Leonard CHI Living Community. He was born July 23, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ralph and Helen Zimmerman. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Diane Baird.Jerry is survived by three children; daughter, Michelle Lee (Jeff) Briggs; son,...
Jeffrey A. Preyor
Jun 30, 2020
Jeffrey "Jeff" Aaron Preyor, age 34, of Dayton, passed away June 30, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 27, 1985, the son of Berlis Preyor. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Preyor; and his uncles, James "Jimmy" Preyor and Lamar Preyor, Sr. Jeff is survived by his mother, Berlis Preyor; his children, Adrianna Preyor,...
Jo-Ethel Thomas
Jun 30, 2020
Jo-Ethel Thomas made her transition into eternal peace Tuesday, June 30, 2020, born June 23rd, 1946, in Greenwood, Mississippi, age 74. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. (Dickey )Thomas; mother, Ethel Lee McGee; father, Joe Floyd; cherished Daughter, Pamela Renee Floyd; sisters, Dorothy (Jean) McGee Fisher and Florence Gaddis; brothers, Frank J Floyd and James E...
Travis Keith Lewis
Jun 30, 2020
Travis Keith Lewis, age 63 of Xenia, Ohio passed away unexpectedly and went to be with the lord June 20, 2020. He was born June 3, 1957 in Bluefield, West Virginia the son of George and Elizabeth Lewis.Travis was a loving son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Travis loved the Lord, he dedicated much of his time...
William E. Riley
Jun 30, 2020
William E. "Bill" Riley, age 93, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Claremont Retirement Village. He was born July 10, 1926 in Bluefield, WV to the late Walter Lee Riley and Victoria (Williams) Riley. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Wilma (Thomas) Riley, son Michael...
Jeniphor Elizabeth Hruska
Jun 30, 2020
HRUSKA, Jeniphor Elizabeth, 64, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at home with her family at her side. Jeniphor was born on January 6, 1956 to Frank Smyth and Jeniphor (MacMaster) Smyth who precede her in death, she was also preceded by three brother's, Robert, Frank and Greg Smyth, sister, Pat Spodnick and her beloved dog Queenie.Jeniphor leaves to cherish...
Terry James Miracle
Jun 30, 2020
Terry James Miracle, age 55 of Dayton, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, after a lengthy illness. He was born May 29, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sewell and Willie Jean Miracle; four brothers, Tom, Charles, Danny and David; and one sister, Sharon.Terry is survived by his two...
Ralph L. Fannin
Jun 30, 2020
Ralph L. Fannin, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 13, 1938 in Wrigley, Kentucky, the son of the late Ray Fannin and Inez Neely.Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Judy; sons, Scott (Jill ) Fannin, Kevin (Crista) Fannin; grandchildren, Colton (Brittany) Fannin, Chance Fannin;...
Barbara J. Potter
Jun 30, 2020
Barbara J. Potter, "Barb", age 76, of Kettering, passed away June 30, 2020. She was born November 29, 1943 in Cookeville, TN to the late William Cantrell and Edith Johnson. Barbara enjoyed following her grandsons around to sporting events, playing Bingo and traveling back home to TN. She was retired from GM Inland Division after 25 years of service. In...
David E. Denton
Jun 30, 2020
David E. Denton, age 81 of Centerville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Southview Hospital. He was born May 4, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of the late Charles and Edith Denton.David was a US Army veteran. He retired from SKS Corporation after 30 years. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his...
Elam Franklin Campbell
Jun 29, 2020
Elam Franklin Campbell, age 72, of Dayton, passed away on June 29, 2020. He was born in Anniston, Alabama on August 11, 1947, the son of the late Martin and Mary (Newell) Campbell. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Kenny Campbell and Danny Campbell. Elam is survived by his children, Candy (Harve, Jr.) Smith, Lonnie...
Laura Washington
Jun 29, 2020
Laura Washington, age 70 of Reynoldsburg, passed away June 29, 2020. She was born December 22, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert and Lena Fremder. In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Fremder.Laura is survived by her sisters: Phyllis Jean Bailey and Joanie Phillips; nieces: Rhonda, Maria and Toni Ann; nephews:...
Stephen M. Yardic
Jun 29, 2020
Stephen Michael Yardic, age 88, of Dayton, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born November 14, 1931 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania the son of the late Steve and Amelia (Radich) Yardic.Stephen was a retired store manager for GC Murphy Company and Ames Department Store with 40 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #98,...
Douglas A. Salyers
Jun 29, 2020
Douglas A. Salyers, age 54 of Xenia, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020 in his wife Tabitha's loving arms at home. He was born on July 26, 1965 in Xenia, Ohio to Raymond and Sharon (Smith) Salyers. Doug married Tabitha Markley on October 18, 2014 in Yellow Springs, OH.Doug loved music, especially blues and rock and roll,...
Debra Wehner
Jun 28, 2020
Debra Ann Wehner born to J.T. Masiongale and Nancy Louise (Byrd) Masiongale went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2020. In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her grandparents and sister-in-law, Linda Masiongale.She is survived by her three daughters: Gina Tom (Jerry), Sunshine Wehner and Renee Long; ex-husband, Bill Wehner; grandchildren: Jerry Tom (Kara),...
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