Obituaries
Carol Louise Stringer
Mar 16, 2019
Carol Louise Stringer (nee Erbaugh), born October 1, 1924, age 94, passed away March 16, 2019. Preceded in death by husband W. Jackson Stringer, parents Ambrose and Amanda Erbaugh; 1 sister Marie Brown and 4 brothers Lawrence, Donald, Kenneth and Victor Erbaugh.She is survived by her brother Sam Erbaugh; children Robert (Susan) Stringer, Jacqueline (Milton) Beasley and Dale Stringer; 4...
Donald J. Bentley
Mar 16, 2019
Donald Jay Bentley, age 60 of Miami Township, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his home. He was born April 7, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to the late son of Beecher J. and Iness "Kitty" (Fugate) Bentley.Don is survived by his children, Sharessa (Robert Crovo) Bentley-Crovo and Justin Bentley; step-son, Scott (Angela) Marcum; grandchildren, Kennedy, Kitty, Chloe, Braydon, Taylor...
Sterlin Eugene Martin
Mar 16, 2019
Sterlin Eugene "Rocky" Martin, 64, of Xenia, passed away on March 16, 2019 at home. He was born on September 5, 1954 to Verlin and Naomi (Norman) Martin, Sr. in Middletown, OH. Rocky worked as a Metal Finisher throughout his career in manufacturing. He enjoyed working on classic cars, collecting knives, playing with his two Pug puppies (Jackson and Cole)...
Bonnie M. Harp
Mar 16, 2019
Bonnie M. Harp age 82, of Gratis, Ohio passed away March 16, 2019. Bonnie was born in Caney, Kentucky on December 3, 1936. She was the daughter of Ren and Myrtle (Withrow) Morris.Bonnie had a great appreciation for music and enjoyed singing. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Camden, OH. The highlight of each year was Christmas...
Beverley Zaire Ankeney
Mar 15, 2019
Beverley Zaire Ankeney passed March 15, 2019 at Greene Memorial Hospital. Zaire is survived by the love of her life, Bill; her children, Scott Ankeney & Toni Ankeney; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her parents.Enjoy the words put together by the love of her life, Bill, about her life. Born in Ohio, Zaire...
Carol Ann Reed
Mar 15, 2019
Carol Ann Reed, age 84 of Brookville, Ohio, passed away on March 15, 2019. She was born on September 15, 1934 in Athens, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Reed, Jr, and five brothers and sisters. Carol is survived by two loving daughters, Ruth (Rodney) Slone and Bonnie (Terry) Kipling,...
Liza Fawn Gooch
Mar 15, 2019
Liza Fawn Gooch, age 54 of Kettering, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019. She was born January 10, 1965 in Xenia, Ohio the daughter of Charles Lewis and Linda Hovan.She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Lewis; maternal grandparents, Anne and John Shaw; and paternal grandparents, Bob and Betty Lewis.Liza is survived by her son, Stephen (Tabitha) Allen...
Mary F. Mcelroy
Mar 15, 2019
Mary Frances McElroy was born on March 1, 1936 in Farrell, Alabama to the late Harvey Sr. and Cornelia McElroy. She went home to be with the LORD on Friday, March 15, 2019. She was proceeded in death by her parents and brother George McElroy. She leaves to cherish her memories 3 children, Don McElroy (Judy), Weontah McElroy-Williams and Ron...
Delbert Donthnier
Mar 15, 2019
Delbert Donthnier of Gratis, went to be with the Lord March 15, 2019. He was born December 6, 1950. Delbert was a 1969 graduate of Preble Shawnee. He served in the Marine Corps for 2 years. Delbert was a volunteer Gratis firefighter for more than 10 years. He was a Sunday school teacher for 40+ years. He worked at Dimco...
L. Keith Ford
Mar 15, 2019
L. Keith Ford, age 65 of Dayton, passed away March 15, 2019. He was born December 28, 1953 in Pikeville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father, Billie Ford; wife, Debra Ford; step-daughter, Kelly McCormick; and brother-in-law Randy Watts.Keith is survived by parents: Dora and Rick Ogden; his sweetheart, Tami Morgan; daughters: Loretta (Dale) Jenkins, Devonda and Crystal...
Shirley Ann Byrd
Mar 15, 2019
Shirley Ann Byrd "Nana" age 72 of Dayton, passed away March 15, 2019. She was born August 26, 1946 in Murray, KY to the late Virgil and Rose Stephens. In addition to her parents, Nana was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Brittany Kammer; and great-granddaughter, Isabella Ritter.Nana is survived by her daughters: Krista England and Tracey Kammer; grandchildren: Briana...
Benzetta Bradford
Mar 14, 2019
Benzetta Bradford, age 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 14, 2019.She accomplished so much in her lifetime, having graduated from High School and attending college. Benzetta was the proud mother to three beautiful children, whom she adored. She was a dedicated employee, having worked for 20+ years at...
Douglas Spencer
Mar 14, 2019
Douglas Spencer, age 75 of Richmond, IN passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at AMG Specialty Hospital, Muncie. He was born March 16, 1943 at home in Pomeroyton, Kentucky to the late Clyde and Martha (Centers) Spencer.In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Powers.Douglas is survived by his siblings, Randall Spencer, Robert Spencer,...
"Butch" James Shearer, Jr.
Mar 14, 2019
"Butch" Russell James Shearer, Jr., 68, of Dayton, passed away on March 14, 2019. He was born on January 30, 1951 to Russell and Jewel Loraine Shearer in Lexington, KY. He was preceded in death by his son, Russell "Rusty" James Shearer, III; father, Russell James Shearer, Sr.; and sister, Patty Morgan.Butch is survived by his loving children, James "Jimmi"...
Melissa A. Johnson
Mar 14, 2019
Melissa A. Johnson, age 50, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 14, 2019. The daughter of Keith and Joann Koch Sr. She was preceded in death by her mother Joann Koch. She is survived by her loving son Benjamin Johnson, father Keith Koch Sr. and her brother Keith Koch Jr. Melissa was a graduate of Sinclair Community College...
Karen S. Cunningham-Smalley
Mar 14, 2019
Karen S. Cunningham, age 64, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 14, 2019. Karen was born July 6, 1954 in Dayton to the late Clarence & Leona Cunningham. She was preceded in death by her son, Andrew Deters; sister, Judy Fuchs-Pack; and great-grandson, Abel. Karen's world revolved around her son and best friend, Dennis. She...
Richard A. Hall, Sr.
Mar 14, 2019
Richard A. Hall, Sr., age 63 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born November 5, 1955 in Dayton, Kentucky the son of James and Gladys Hall.He is preceded in death by his mother, Gladys G. Marshall and step-father Finlay Marshall.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Richard loved deer hunting, fishing...
Elsie Leota English
Mar 14, 2019
Elsie "Sammy" Leota English, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was born April 25th, 1928 in Olivesburg, Ohio, the daughter of the late William B. and Iva (Connelly) Jennings. Mrs. English graduated Shelby High School in 1946. After working several years for the Army Air Force Supply Depot of Shelby she began...
Stacy Lee Ferguson
Mar 14, 2019
Stacy Lee Ferguson, age 52 of Dayton, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on March 14, 2019. She was born in Dayton on October 12, 1966 to proud parents, Douglas Montgomery and Nancy Current. Stacy graduated from Northridge High School in 1985. She then went on to become a registered nurse. Stacy had a compassionate heart and shared her...
Adrian L. Faulkner
Mar 14, 2019
Adrian L. Faulkner, of Kettering, passed away March 14, 2019. Adrian was born in Chipley, Georgia on May 19th, 1939 to Lora and Olin Chapman.Adrian grew up in Pine Mt. Valley, GA. She was the ninth of ten children. She graduated from Harris County High School where she played basketball. After high school she worked at CB&T bank in Columbus,...
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