Obituaries

Michael Thomas Keast

Michael Thomas Keast

Jun 1, 2019

Keast, Michael Thomas "Mike" age 48, of Beavercreek, OH passed away on June 1, 2019 in his home.Mike graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1989. He started working with his dad at an early age and took over the family business of Keast Excavating and Plumbing.In his free time, he loved being outdoors or on the lake boating.Mike was preceded...

Tammy S. Ackerman

Tammy S. Ackerman

Jun 1, 2019

Tammy S. Ackerman, 54, of Dayton, passed away on June 1, 2019. She was born on April 14, 1965 to Frank Miller and Diana (Weng) Murphy in Middletown, OH. Tammy worked as a Housing Director at Miami Valley Housing Opportunities for many years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Tammy was an avid cook and painter. She...

Carol L. Ransomer

Carol L. Ransomer

Jun 1, 2019

Carol L. Ransomer, age 74 of Dayton, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 1, 2019. She was born on September 25, 1944 in Dayton to the late Frances and Dorothy Tilton. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Donald...

Norman C. Harshbarger

Norman C. Harshbarger

Jun 1, 2019

Norman Harshbarger died peacefully on June 1, 2019 with family around him. Preceded in death by his parents, Gladys (Wagner) and Robert Harshbarger, brother, Ralph Harshbarger, and wife of 61 years, Patricia (Harris) Harshbarger. Norman was born in Troy, Ohio, 1929. Graduated from Troy High School in 1947. He leaves 2 sons: Douglas, Cincinnati, Ohio and Nicholas (Dawn), Mooresville, NC...

Jane Hance

Jane Hance

Jun 1, 2019

Jane Hance, age 88 of Dayton, passed away June 1, 2019. She was born August 29, 1930 in Knoxville, TN to the late Charles and Lena Dailey. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Hance; children: Jerry Hance, Tommy Hance and Dorothy Goughnour; brothers: Herbert Dailey and Billy Dailey; and sister, Betty...

James Eugene Lowe

James Eugene Lowe

Jun 1, 2019

James Eugene Lowe, age 67 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born April 2, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Talmadge and Mary Lowe.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Robert, David, Steven Lowe; and brother, Robert "Bobby" Lowe.James is survived by Rhonda Lowe; his children, Tracy Miller,...

Albert Edward Brendel, Iii

Albert Edward Brendel, Iii

May 31, 2019

Albert Edward "Bert" Brendel, III, 68 of Kettering, passed away on May 31, 2019 at home. He was born on November 6, 1950 to Albert and Betty (Watson) Brendel in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, while his parents were serving as missionaries. Bert was self-employed doing home remodeling projects. He enjoyed finding creative solutions for home remodeling challenges, sports, cooking recipes from...

Betty Ann (Samson) Bawidamann

Betty Ann (Samson) Bawidamann

May 31, 2019

Bawidamann, Betty Ann (nee Samson), 86, died peacefully at home, with her family at her side, on Friday, May 31, 2019. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. Born Sept 23, 1932, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, her family moved to Portsmouth, Dayton (where she graduated from Roosevelt H.S.), then Kettering. She spotted Joe...

Dorothy E. Miller

Dorothy E. Miller

May 31, 2019

MILLER, Dorothy Hildebrand Smith, 95 of Dayton passed away May 31, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton with family at her side. She was born April 29, 1924, the daughter of Florence (Robe) Hildebrand Holland and Thomas C. Hildebrand. She retired from Wright State University in 1991. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ivy Mast and Mary Otto, her...

David L. Craig

David L. Craig

May 31, 2019

Craig, David (Dave) age 77, departed this life on Friday, May 31st, 2019 at Dunbar Health and Rehab Center. David was born August 30th, 1941 to the late Willie Bell Wilder and John Craig in Pleasant Ridge, Alabama. Dave was a resident of Dayton Ohio for over fifty five years. Dave settled here in Dayton Ohio at a young age,...

Lela Cantrell

Lela Cantrell

May 31, 2019

Lela Cantrell, age 78 of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 31, 2019. She was born on August 16, 1940 in Stearns, Kentucky; daughter to the late Hulen and Ida Clark.She is preceded in death by her husband M. C. Cantrell; brothers Delbert, Randell, and Raymond Clark; sisters Beula, Flora, and Flonnie Slaven; son Stephen...

Virgil Williams

Virgil Williams

May 31, 2019

Virgil Williams, age 88 of Fairborn, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 11, 1931 in Salyersville, Kentucky to George and Ellen (Howard) Williams. Virgil married Bertha (Wright) Williams on May 22, 1952 in West Liberty, KY.Virgil worked for Sears Fence Installation as a fence installer for 35...

Beverly Ann Byers

Beverly Ann Byers

May 30, 2019

Beverly Ann Byers, age 72, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was born on May 2, 1947 in Dayton to the late Robert & Mary Bushbaum. Beverly was the matriarch of the family, raising 3 generations by herself-including the neighborhood kids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Byers and daughter-in-law, Sandy Dickey. She...

Rosalie F. Butler

Rosalie F. Butler

May 30, 2019

Rosalie F. Butler, age 83, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Rosalie was born September 2, 1935 in Willowood, Ohio to the late Ray & Inez Faulkner. Rosalie graduated from Dayton Cooperative H.S. and Sinclair College. She was a bank teller for many years. She is survived by her loving husband of...

Bige Campbell

Bige Campbell

May 29, 2019

Bige "Joe" CampbellBorn : 4-2-42 Died 5-29-19Bige "Joe" Campbell, age 77 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday May 28, 2019 following a short battle with cancer. He was born April 2, 1942 in Perry County Ky. He is preceded in death by his parents: Mitchell and Polly Campbell. Siblings: Clayton Campbell, Freda Watkins, Juanita Raynes, Cleta "Sis" Cody, Thelma Lee...

Cora May Thompson

Cora May Thompson

May 29, 2019

Cora May Thompson, age 75, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Cora was born on May 29, 1944 in Hazard, KY to the late Hamp & Dorothy Eldridge. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, always putting everyone before herself. Cora lived for her family and to serve the Lord. She was...

Ruby Sparks

Ruby Sparks

May 28, 2019

Ruby Sparks, age 95, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Ruby was born on March 2, 1924 in Estill County, KY to the late Coleman & Mattie Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Sparks, son, Carl Sparks, brother, Sam Gilbert; and sisters, Ruth Clemons and Gertie Rice....

Gary Lee Moorman

Gary Lee Moorman

May 28, 2019

Gary Lee Moorman, age 70 of Tipp City, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2019. Gary was born in Celina, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Lucille Moorman. He graduated from Celina High School in 1967. After completing his education he entered in to The Army National Guard. Gary met and married the love of his life, Elizabeth Linton in...

Donald Lewis Smith

Donald Lewis Smith

May 28, 2019

Donald Lewis Smith, age 67 of Dayton, passed away on May 28, 2019. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Floyd and Dorothy Smith. Donald graduated from Northridge High School in 1970. He was a NASCAR and WWE fan. Donald enjoyed cheering on his favorite team the Tennessee Volunteers. He was a kind, caring, and loving son, brother, uncle,...

Amy P. Kerr

Amy P. Kerr

May 27, 2019

Amy Pittman Kerr, age 59, passed away on May 27th, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton with her son and husband holding her hands. Amy was preceded in death by her mother Emile Pittman, father, Dr. H.D. Pittman, mother-in-law Doris D. Kerr and father-in-law Jack P. Kerr. She leaves behind a loving family that includes her husband of 35 years Jack...

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