Obituaries
Karen S. Damron
Jun 20, 2020
Karen S. Damron, age 63, of West Alexandria, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Karen was born on January 9, 1957 in Dayton, OH to Edward & Helen (Lawson) Maise. She was preceded in death by her father. Karen is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Harold Damron; son, Danny Sexton; granddaughter,...
Martha J. Klosterman
Jun 20, 2020
Martha J. Klosterman (née Zimmerman), passed away peacefully June 20, 2020.She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Ronald R, her parents C.W. and Villanova Zimmerman, 1 sister Rita (Carnal), 7 brothers, Norb, Bob, Bill, Jack, Dick, Tom and Butch.Martha is survived by her 6 children, Kathi Day, Tom (Jeri), Ron (Mary), Jean (Pat) Kiggins, Nancy (Shawn)...
Mary E. Barklay
Jun 20, 2020
Mary E. Barklay, age 93 of Centerville, reunited with her husband, Samuel Barklay on June 20, 2020. She was born January 5, 1927 in Caryville, TN to the late Frank and Maggie (Nash) Roddy. In addition to her husband and parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son, James Barklay and sister, Betty Fox.She is survived by her daughter,...
Steven E. Dayton Jr.
Jun 19, 2020
Steven Edward Dayton Jr., age 53 of Dayton, OH passed away on June 19, 2020 in his home. Born April 17, 1967 in Aberdeen, WA, to Steven Dayton Sr. & Bethene McPherson Barnett. Graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1985. Retired AO1(AW) Navy veteran of 22 years, served in Desert Storm on the US Eisenhower in 1991, and the US...
Danny Eugene Frey Jr.
Jun 19, 2020
Frey, Danny Eugene Jr. age 50, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 15, 1969 to Danny Eugene and Shirley Frey (nee Smith). He was preceded in death by his father, Danny Eugene Frey, Sr.. Danny is survived by his mother, Shirley Frey; brother, David Wayne Frey; best friend,...
Marvin S. Brents Jr. "Junior"
Jun 19, 2020
Marvin Sylvester Brents, Jr. "Junior/J.R." (72) passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020, with his daughter by his side. Junior was an incredible son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend; and will be sorely missed by all who loved and cherished him.Junior was born on November 14, 1947 in Oak Ridge, TN to Pauline and Marvin S. Brents, Sr....
Amelia Lee Richardson
Jun 19, 2020
Amelia Lee Richardson, age 74 of Xenia, passed away June 19, 2020. She was born on October 14, 1945 to the late Doven and Ida Snowden. In addition to her parents, Amelia was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph, Donnie, Willie and sister, Jennie.She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Robert "Bob" Richardson; children, James (Beth)...
Rodney J. Willoughby
Jun 19, 2020
Rodney J. Willoughby, age 70 of Beavercreek, OH passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home. He was born February 23, 1950 in Winchester, Kentucky the son of John and Regina Willoughby.Rodney loved to read and play games with his kids and grandchildren. He was a genius when it came to history and enjoyed a good political debate. His...
Ronald L. Haendel
Jun 19, 2020
Ronald L. Haendel, age 74 of Centerville, passed away June 19, 2020. He was born on June 29, 1945 in Dayton, OH to the late Lucky and Blanche (Pendergrass) Haendel. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Tommy Haendel.He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Sylvia Haendel; children, Cheryl Haendel and Rhonda Haendel;...
Rochelle Leigh Shockey Foster
Jun 18, 2020
Rochelle Leigh Shockey Foster3.26.84-6.18.20Rochelle was loved and admired by those whose lives she touched through friendship, her innate ability to love, support, anchor and ground her family and through her bartending job at Bojangles. The list of those who loved her is long and not all inclusive:Johnathan (John) Foster, her "Big Strong Man". Rochelle and John's blended family, Arianna &...
Christopher S. Kemp
Jun 18, 2020
Christopher S. Kemp, age 58 of Germantown, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1962 in Buffalo, New York.Chris is preceded in death by his brother, Audie O'Neil.He is survived by his mother Nancy O'Neil; daughter, Shauna (David) Leigh Anne Close; Son, Christopher Brown; four grandsons, Michael Christopher Close, Parker Lee Close, Noah...
Timothy T. Jex
Jun 18, 2020
JEX, Timothy T., age 61, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away peacefully on 18 June 2020, surrounded by family and friends. Tim had a distinguished 33- year career in the United States Air Force (USAF) culminating as a highly decorated Brigadier General (DR). His AF career included serving as a Flight Surgeon, Command Surgeon, Commander of various AF medical groups and...
Mory Summer, M.D.
Jun 18, 2020
Mory Summer, M.D., age 90 of Clayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born November 20, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ben and Eva Summer.Mory served as a Captain and physician in the U.S.A.F. In his early years, Mory worked as a pharmacist. He retired as a General Practitioner and worked for Good Samaritan Hospital...
Chris Urban Mowen
Jun 18, 2020
Chris Urban Mowen, age 52 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born April 9, 1968 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio the son of Lester and Daisy Mowen.Chris worked as a crane operator at Franklin Iron & Metal for over 20 years. His true passion was traveling, especially to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going on walks...
Donna L. Cook
Jun 18, 2020
Donna L. Cook, age 78, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2020. She was born on April 30, 1942 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Thomas Everett & Eva C. (White) Solomon. Donna was a devoted wife, she loved her family-especially her grandkids. She was an avid quilter. Donna enjoyed her...
Geraldine Vanhoose
Jun 18, 2020
Geraldine Vanhoose age 95, of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord at her forever home on June 18, 2020. She was born August 19, 1924 in Catlesttsburg, KY daughter of the late McLelellay and Pearl Lemaster.Geraldine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a member at Calvary Enterprise...
Charles Lewis
Jun 18, 2020
On June 18th Chuck peacefully returned to the Lord at age 72. He alighted on this earth to his parents Melissa and Murel Lewis .He went on ahead of his wife, Maria, his son, Matthew & wife Kate, his daughter Jennifer & husband Danny and grandkids, Nick, Megan and Mark. Also he was blessed to have 2 sisters, Martha (David),...
Brenda Carol Black
Jun 17, 2020
Brenda Carol Black, age 72, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia, on November 6, 1947, the daughter of the late James E. and Ophelia E. Taylor.She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Michelle Jefferson; and her brother, Robert E. Taylor.Brenda is...
Joseph V. Bollmann
Jun 17, 2020
Joseph "Joe" Vincent Bollmann, age 54, of Dayton, passed away June 17, 2020. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 15, 1965, the son of the late Robert Bollmann and Helen Barbara. He was preceded in death by his father.Joe is survived by his children, Jessica K. (Billy) Sells, Samantha N. (John) Runyon and Joseph K. Bollmann; mother, Helen...
James M. Peterson Sr.
Jun 17, 2020
James "Mike" M. Peterson Sr., age 80, of Yellow Springs, Ohio passed away peacefully June 17, 2020. He was born August 18, 1939 in Cedarville, Ohio to the late Marion and Lucille Peterson.Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Mike was an avid horseman. He was a successful professional harness racer for 40 plus...
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