Obituaries
Caleb Morris
Jul 30, 2018
Our beloved son, Caleb "Scruffy" Morris, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 30th, 2018, less than 3 weeks from his 26th birthday.Caleb was born August 17, 1992, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Lori Winkler. We are forever grateful to Lori for choosing life for Caleb, and to God for entrusting Caleb into our care.Caleb was loved by all of his family...
Michael E. Close
Jul 30, 2018
Michael E. Close, age 60 of West Milton, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018. He was born September 28, 1957 in Mobile, Alabama, the son of James Close and Elizabeth Brantley.He is preceded in death by his father, James W. Close; and brother, Steven J. Close.Michael is survived by his son, Michael J. Close; sisters, Kathryn Close, Deborah Thomley; nephews,...
Deborah L. Jenkins
Jul 30, 2018
Deborah "Debbie" Jenkins left this world for the beautiful white sands of heaven on Monday, July 30th. She was welcomed into this world on May 28th, 1957 by the late Charles and Genevieve Jenkins.She was a college graduate three times over. She would always strive to learn as much as possible. Although her last profession was a paralegal, she succeeded...
Robert E. Horton
Jul 30, 2018
Robert E. Horton was born March 19, 1938 in Davidson, NC to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will and Louise Bell Horton. Robert was 1 of 7 children. Robert graduated from Torrence-Lytle H.S. located in Huntersville, NC. Throughout high school, Robert drove a school bus. He also loved spending time with family and friends as well as driving around in...
Ronald R. Kronenberger
Jul 30, 2018
Kronenberger, Ronald Raymond, age 80 passed away July 30, 2018. He was born in Dayton, OH on August 20, 1937 to Raymond "Ray" J. and Eleanor "Ellie" V. Kronenberger (nee Schulke). He was a 1955 graduate of Chaminade High School. He continued his education at both the University of Dayton and the Ohio University. He was a realtor from 1958...
Ronald Charles Eudell
Jul 29, 2018
Ronald Charles Eudell, 69 of Miamisburg, OH, beloved husband of 32 years to Thelma Sutton- Eudell, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 29, 2018 with his wife and daughter Nicole Sutton-Eudell at his side. At an early age, Ronald accepted the Lord and was baptized at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. S.W....
Farmer P. Watkins
Jul 28, 2018
Farmer P. Watkins, age 83 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2018. Farmer was born in West Liberty, KY to the late Samuel Preston and Dona Francis Watkins. Farmer loved to have a good time and share fun times with his friends and family. He retired from LabCorp after many years of service. He had a wonderful sense...
John Michael Johnson
Jul 28, 2018
John Michael Johnson, age 49 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 10, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Wayne Johnson and Jackie Poston.He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Irene Johnson and John and Jennie Kelly; uncles, Clyde Johnson and Paul Johnson; cousin, Paul R. Johnson.John...
Joseph M. Whitley
Jul 28, 2018
Joseph McCullough Whitley, "Joe", 93, a Kettering, Ohio resident since 1971, passed away July 28, 2018. He was born November 3, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Joseph M. and Margaret Helen (Gruber) Whitley. He graduated from Duke University, Class of 1946 and was a Navy veteran of WWII. Joe retired from Nationwide Components after many years of service...
Stephen Kennedy
Jul 28, 2018
Stephen Kennedy, age 67 of Riverside, OH passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born May 21,1951 in Bayridge, New York to Walter and Veronica (McDonald) Kennedy. Steve married Patricia Kennedy on April 14, 1984 in Vandalia, OH.Steve enjoyed going to the Lake Loramie with Pat and their grandson Michael in their camper. He was...
Kenneth H Moss
Jul 27, 2018
Kenneth H. Moss, age 71 of Kettering, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at his home. He was born May 9, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Kenneth and Lois Moss.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Ramona Jones and her husband, Gregory; and brother, Charles Moss.Kenneth is survived by his wife...
John A. Creed
Jul 27, 2018
John A. Creed, age 81 of Beavercreek, OH passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at Soin Medical Center. He was born May 3, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to John and Margaret Creed. He married Paula Eshleman on May 22, 1965 in Franklin, OH.John graduated from Kent State with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and worked as a Contract Negotiator...
Janet Neff
Jul 27, 2018
Janet (Whitacre) Neff, age 77 of Xenia, OH passed away Friday, July 27, 2018. She was born July 20, 1941 in Xenia, Ohio. Janet is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Joseph Neff. She is survived by her three daughters, Lisa (Philip) Hyche, Denise (Eddie) Estle and Angela (Paul) Fields; six grandchildren, Nicholas, Brandon, Darla, Kasee, Kori...
Richard W. Deeter, Sr.
Jul 27, 2018
Richard Deeter, Sr. was born August 19, 1925 in Palestine, Ohio and he passed away in his home in Germantown, Ohio on July 27, 2018 (3 weeks before his 93rd birthday). He was one of ten children, born to William and Anna Deeter of Palestine, Ohio. After graduating from high school, he was drafted and served in the Korean War...
Dixie L. Van Den Broek
Jul 27, 2018
Dixie Van Den Broek, age 65 of Huber Heights, passed away July 27, 2018 at Dayton V.A. Hospice Lakeside Manor. She was born December 15, 1952 in Syracuse, NY to the late Earla (Persing) Sobotka.She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard B. Van Den Broek; 2 children, Michael (Patty) Van Den Broek and Stephen Van Den Broek;...
Calvin Lamar Craver
Jul 26, 2018
Calvin Lamar Craver, age 17 of Trotwood, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. He was born March 20, 2001 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Michael Craver and Angela Parks.He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Calvin Parks; and special great uncle, Felix Harris.Calvin is survived by his mother, Angela Parks; father, Michael Craver; brothers, Michael Parks, Joshua...
Robbie Kerkhoff
Jul 26, 2018
Robert "Robbie" Kerkhoff, age 20 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. He was born March 17, 1998 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Alan and Frankie Kerkhoff.Robbie was a very generous and kind-hearted young man. He was an avid gamer and played against gamers all over the world. He was a very loving son and will be dearly...
Cheryl Fox
Jul 26, 2018
Cheryl A. Fox, age 51 of New Carlisle, OH passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 26, 2018. She was born August 25, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio to Don and Loreen (Embree) Allen.Cheryl held an Associates Degree and was working on her Bachelor's degree, while working in the Human Resources Department at Miami Valley Hospital for over 25 years . She...
Anthony Lee Whitaker
Jul 26, 2018
Whitaker, Anthony Lee, "Tony", 39, of Kettering, passed away July 26, 2018. He was a graduate of Carroll High School, Class of 1997. Tony was a veteran of the US Navy and went on to graduate from Sinclair College in 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Lee Whitaker in 1989. Tony is survived by his mother,...
Meribeth Engelfried
Jul 26, 2018
Meribeth "Beth" Engelfried, age 74 of Beavercreek, OH formerly of Milwaukee, WI, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 26, 2018. She was born July 6, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to James and Rosella (Dobrinski) Hodges. Meribeth married William "Bill" Engelfried on September 27, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI.Beth worked in retail management with Boston Store in Milwaukee, where she worked as the...
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