Obituaries

Hanami Thompson

Hanami Thompson

Nov 9, 2019

Hanami "Kazuko" Thompson, age 87, of West Carrollton passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by her loving family.She was born on October 19, 1932 in Fukuoka, Japan the daughter of Kenzaburo & Maki Yamaguchi who precede her in death. Kazuko "Mamaw" is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years Lee Thompson, loving daughter Diane...

Harry E. Morrison

Harry E. Morrison

Nov 8, 2019

Harry E. Morrison of Dayton, Ohio passed away during his sleep on Friday November 8th, 2019. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on February 9th, 1932. For the past 2 1/2 years, he was a resident at Trinity Community in Beavercreek, Ohio. He came to Dayton, Ohio in the early 1950's when stationed at Wright Patterson AFB. He was a...

Donna Kay Palmer

Donna Kay Palmer

Nov 8, 2019

Donna Kay Palmer, 71, of West Carrollton, passed away on November 8, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on June 17, 1948 to Richard and Dorothy Brown in Dayton, OH. Donna made her career as a loving homemaker to her 3 children, grandchildren and her beloved dog Bella. On September 28, 1974, she married Richard Palmer and they...

Ralph Leroy Long

Ralph Leroy Long

Nov 8, 2019

Ralph Leroy Long, age 69 of Dayton, passed away November 8, 2019. He was born January 2, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Floyd and Armeithia Long Sr. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his siblings: Thomas Long, Sylvia Earnest and Joyce Shank.Ralph is survived by his son, Timothy James Long (Lori Taynor); step-children:...

Bart J. Morris

Bart J. Morris

Nov 8, 2019

Bart J. Morris, age 92 of Dayton, reunited with his wife, Estele on November 8, 2019. He was born on September 8, 1927 in San Antonio, TX to the late Agnes Connally. In addition to his wife and mother, Bart was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Morris.He is survived by his daughter, Anne and her husband, David Huckabee...

James Carmel Blair

James Carmel Blair

Nov 7, 2019

James Carmel Blair died at home on November 7, 2019, at the age of 81, after a brief battle with cancer.James is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dona (Justice) Blair; a son and his wife, James Randall and Jeri Blair; a daughter and her husband, Sheila Marie and Teddy Wayne Sutphin; granddaughters, Jessica Marie Blair and Sarah...

Russell Eugene Comer

Russell Eugene Comer

Nov 7, 2019

Russell Eugene Comer "Russ", 92, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. Russ was born on August 18, 1927 to Joe and Eva Dorsey, but was raised by his aunt and uncle, Robert & Gwendola Comer after his mother passed away when he was just one day old. He graduated from Degraff High School in 1945. Russ enjoyed...

Clara Maria Fiori

Clara Maria Fiori

Nov 7, 2019

Clara Maria Fiori, age 92, of Miamisburg, OH passed away on November 7, 2019. Clara was born on October 15, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of Vincent and Theresa Schiliro. On September 4, 1948, Clara married Joseph J. Fiori, Jr.Clara leaves behind a living legacy consisting of her 5 loving children; Theresa (Mark) Meintel of Springboro, OH,...

Edward Randall Browning

Edward Randall Browning

Nov 7, 2019

Edward Randall Browning, 71, a beloved husband and father, retired auditor and long time resident of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away on November 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer.Known to his family as Randy, he was born on August 12th, 1948 to Eddie Browning and Trilby Burkhart Browning Sanders in Harlan, Kentucky. After graduating from Belmont High School...

Patrick Francis Kearney

Patrick Francis Kearney

Nov 7, 2019

Patrick Francis Kearney, age 53 of Dayton, passed away November 7, 2019. He was born February 9, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio. Pat was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Kearney; mother, Rose Winningham; brother, Terry Kearney; and sister, Jean Slyer.Pat is survived by his wife, Lynn Arrigoni; brothers: Phillip Kearney and Tom Kearney; sisters: Roseanne Kearney and Margaret Thordsen;...

Ralph Trent

Ralph Trent

Nov 7, 2019

Ralph Lynn Trent, age 73 of Miamisburg, passed peacefully in his sleep to his Heavenly home on Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was born January 4, 1946 in Sneedville, Tennessee to the late Robert and Oralee Trent.In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Dean, Virgil, Tommy Joe and Vernon Trent.Ralph is survived by...

Rebecca Jenkins

Rebecca Jenkins

Nov 7, 2019

Rebecca Louise "Becky" Jenkins, age 67 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Walnut Creek Assisted Living. She was born July 10, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carvle and Charlotte (White) Blanton.In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by her son, Asa B. Hudson and brothers, Rick Blanton, Dennis Blanton and Charles Blanton...

Barbara Lee Herdt

Barbara Lee Herdt

Nov 6, 2019

HERDT, Barbara Lee, age 76 of Washington Court House, passed away on Wednesday November 6, 2019. She was born to the late Milo Cassady and Mary (Sprouse) Cassady on March 11, 1943. She was one of seven children. A truly most loving wife, mother, grandmother, business owner, and homemaker. Barbara was a lover of animals, antiques, and home remodels. Family...

Harless Eugene Moore

Harless Eugene Moore

Nov 6, 2019

Harless Eugene Moore, age 84, of Englewood Ohio passed away on November 6, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born March 8, 1935 in Dayton Ohio to the late Charles and Carrie Moore. Harless was a loving husband who was dedicated to his family. He was loved by all who knew him. He was a character with a huge...

Janet M. Hicks

Janet M. Hicks

Nov 6, 2019

Janet M. Hicks (Cox), 56, of Dayton, passed away on November 6, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Lillian Cox and James Cox on October 25, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Hicks, children, Heather Vititoe, Brian (MacKenzie Timmons) Hicks, and Mike (Victoria) Hicks, and 4 grandchildren,...

Diane M. Leach

Diane M. Leach

Nov 6, 2019

Diane M. Leach, age 73 of Kettering, passed away November 6, 2019. She was born on November 16, 1945 in Clark County, IN to the late Harrison and Margie (Jacobs) Shope. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her sister, Chris.She is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Jason) Shields and Rachel (Paul) Newnam; grandchildren, Chelsea (Devon)...

Donald E. Fitzwater, Sr.

Donald E. Fitzwater, Sr.

Nov 6, 2019

Donald E. Fitzwater, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Widow's Home of Dayton. He was born October 23, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ira and Norma L. (Elsner) Fitzwater.In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife of many years, Arthell "Joyce" Fitzwater; daughters, Annette Hixson, Kimberly Fitzwater and...

Thomas Allen Brotherton

Thomas Allen Brotherton

Nov 5, 2019

Thomas Allen "Tom" Brotherton, 25, of Dayton, passed away on November 5, 2019. He was born on April 7, 1994 to Michael Brotherton and Ginger (Lee) Kooser in Fayetteville, NC. Tom was a talented Artist, fun-loving, and loyal husband, father, brother, and son. We will remember his quick-wit, creativity, charm, silliness, adventurous spirit, curiosity, devotion, love of family, and his...

Ember Reign Young

Ember Reign Young

Nov 5, 2019

Ember Reign Young passed away in the arms of her parents on November 5, 2019. She was born on October 22, 2019. Ember touched so many lives in the two weeks of her life. She was greeted in Heaven by so many; her five siblings who went to be with the Lord before having been born; her grandfathers, Roger Young,...

Jason Owen Gentry

Jason Owen Gentry

Nov 5, 2019

Jason Owen Gentry, age 39 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1979 in Xenia, Ohio the son of James and Darlene Gentry.He is preceded in death by his father, James William Gentry; grandmothers Dimple L. Gentry and Fayetta Gean McPheron; grandfather William Laberon Gentry; uncles, Ricky...

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