Obituaries
Brenda Jean Stratford
Nov 3, 2018
Brenda Jean Stratford, age 69 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 17, 1949 in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Emmitt and Agnes (Edwards) Prather.In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her daughter, Christina Wright; brother, Mark Prather and many aunts and uncles. She is survived by...
Charles R. Bartram, Sr.
Nov 3, 2018
Charles Russell Bartram, Sr., age 85 of Dayton, passed away November 3, 2018. He was born November 15, 1932 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Sidney A. "Bert" and Laura Bartram. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Mae Bartram; sisters: Lillian Perry, Bertie Harrison and Hazel Bartram; and brothers: Roy, Taylor, Sidney...
Bonnie Louderback Mcbee
Nov 3, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Bonnie (Louderback) McBee age 59, passed away November 3, 2018. Bonnie was born on November 29, 1958. She was the daughter of Shirley Young.Bonnie was loved and will be remembered by her loving sons, Shane (Anne) Newport and Brent (Sarah) Newport; brother, Donnie (Deborah) Young; and life-long best friend, Connie Sodders;...
William "Edward" Vance Iii
Nov 2, 2018
William "Edward" Vance III, age 43, was born to William Edward Vance Jr. and Joan Vance on November 24, 1974.Edward passed away on November 2, 2018. He was a graduate of Patterson Co-Op Class of 1993. He went on to study Mechanical Engineering at Sinclair Community College. Edward was a very active person. He loved to fish, bike ride, play...
Ellis Ab Joseph, Sr
Nov 2, 2018
Dr. Ellis Ab Joseph died on November 2, 2018, All Souls Day, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Ab Joseph and his mother Marie Dow Joseph. He is survived by Guitta Joseph, his dear wife of 58 years, his children, Ellis Jr, Laurice, and Paula Joseph, and his sister Rose Joseph.Born in Windsor, NC...
Miah Chanel Vargas
Nov 2, 2018
If ever I wondered what an Angel was, I no longer do. August 16th, 2002 in Tampa, Florida, an Angel from heaven came down to this earth and blessed the lives of all whom knew her. For sixteen years, Miah Chanel Vargas, better known as "Mama Miah," was surrounded by love from her Mother, Erika Pimentel, and Father, Julio Vargas....
Frank D Wilmoth
Nov 2, 2018
Franklin D. Wilmoth (Frank) age 80 of Kettering was called home to be with the Lord November 2, 2018. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Alex and Verona Wilmoth, sisters, Sylvia Cumby, Marie Scarsberry, Ellen Ruth Bean, Edith Holloway, Dimple Allen, and his brothers, Kenneth and Jerry Wilmoth. He is survived by his wife and best friend of...
Raymond Carr
Nov 2, 2018
Raymond E. Carr, age 40 of Dayton, passed away November 2, 2018. He was born August 10, 1978 in Dayton, Ohio. Raymond is survived by his mother and step-father: Elaine and Grady Bolton; children: Austin, Jordan and Keely; sisters: April (Robert) Smith, Sherry, Stacey and Dusty Bolton; nieces: Tiffany and Emily; many other relatives and friends. He is also survived...
Christa Marie Margarete Branscum
Nov 1, 2018
Christa Marie Margarete Branscum, age 72 of Huber Heights, Ohio, transitioned to her heavenly home Thursday, November 1, 2018. She was born March 31, 1946 in Schweinfurt, Germany to the late Franz and Marie Heckel.Christa immigrated to the United States in January of 1964 settling in Dayton, Ohio where she raised her three children. She was employed with Phillips Industry...
James F. Woodward Jr.
Nov 1, 2018
James Franklin "Jim" or "Woody" Woodward Jr., age 67 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1951 in Anderson, Indiana to the late James F. Sr. and Ruth (Kimmerling) Woodward.In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Robert LeRoy Remmert.He is survived by his sons,...
Gregory H. Kerns
Oct 31, 2018
Kerns, Gregory Howard, age 72, of Dayton, Ohio passed away October 31, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital.Greg attended Holy Family Elementary School and was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, Class of 1964.After working briefly for Systems Research Laboratories, Greg served in the United States Army; stationed in South Korea and Yuma, Arizona until his discharge in June, 1968.Greg...
Edward Paul Rees
Oct 31, 2018
Edward Paul Rees, 77, of Springboro, passed away on October 31, 2018. He was born on April 14, 1941 to Clement and Jean (Martin) Rees in Columbus, OH. He was a faithful Christian and avid Buckeye fan. Edward retired from the Army National Guard as Chief Warrant Officer 4. On October 1, 1976, he married Virginia Carol (Dawson) Rees in...
Robert K. Bratton
Oct 31, 2018
Robert K. Bratton, age 48, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away October 31, 2018. He was born November 11, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio to his loving parents, Julia Bratton and David Bratton, Sr. Rob was a 1988 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars. Rob loved to talk and never met a stranger who he...
Robert H. Tuma
Oct 31, 2018
Heaven got a little brighter as a new Angel arrived, Robert H. "Bob" Tuma, passed away on 10/31/18 in Kettering. He is survived by his children, Mark, Karen, Julie and Steve Tuma, of Aurora, IL, Jennifer (Josh) Maloy, of Lima, OH, Jeffrey Tuma, of Greenville, OH, Jill (Dillion) Class, of Brookville, OH; mother of his children, Anne Tuma; 2 granddaughters,...
Tracy A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2018
Tracy A. "Cookie" Bowers, age 49 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018. She was born September 1, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio to Carol (Bowers) Hummer.Tracy drove bus for Fairborn City Schools for over 20 years. She enjoyed shopping, Coca-Cola, coffee and her jewelry. Tracy especially loved all of her animals and her biker family. She loved her family...
Henry L. Weidner
Oct 30, 2018
WEIDNER, Henry L., age 80,of Miamisburg, passed away at home on October 30, 2018. Henry was born to the late Allen (Bud) and Dorothy (Wical) Weidner. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Mary Butler and Barbara Sprague, and brother Everett Weidner. Henry grew up on Siebenthaler's Nursery where his family lived and he worked as a teenager...
David Allen Brewer
Oct 30, 2018
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."- Abraham Lincoln.It is with a heavy heart we must announce the passing of David Allen Brewer, 40, of Kettering Ohio, who passed away suddenly on October 30, 2018 at Kettering Medical Center.He was born on March 31, 1978 to Donald and Joan...
M. Eileene Homan
Oct 30, 2018
M. Eileene Homan, age 91, of Dayton, passed away surrounded by family on October 30, 2018. Eileene was born in Groveport, OH to the late Ada and Ben Fowler. Eileene married Robert Homan in November of 1950. A dedicated Ohio State fan, she and Robert planned on attending the Michigan and Ohio State Football game for their honeymoon. Eileene enjoyed...
Edward Earl Lee
Oct 30, 2018
Edward was the fourth child to the union of the late Vincent and Marie (Shafer) Lee on September 6th 1942, in Washington Court House, OH. He graduated from Washington High School where he played baseball and football. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy stationed aboard the USS Mullinnix as Yeoman during the Vietnam War.He graduated from Central State University...
Travis M. Chism
Oct 29, 2018
Travis Michael Chism "Tray", age 25 of Dayton, Ohio passed away Monday, October 29, 2018.He was born February 12, 1993 at Miami Valley Hospital. From his birth to his passing Travis inspired everyone he met with his kind heart, childlike nature and outgoing personality.Travis went to Stebbins High School where he excelled and loved playing football.He worked as a tree...
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