Obituaries
Vernon Thomas
Nov 26, 2017
Vernon (Burn) Thomas, died November 26, 2017. Born in Southeastern Kentucky on January 30, 1926 and preceded in death by wife, Lillian and numerous siblings. Survived by sister, Myrtle Spilker; loving companion, Anna Hale; many nieces and nephews including, Sue (Susie) and Larry Leingang, Linda (Jerry) Voll, Pat (Eddie) Wakeham, Peggy (Dave) Tefft, Mike Bates, Kevin (Ollie) Bates; and his...
Jay D Ballard
Nov 26, 2017
BALLARD, Jay D., 87, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Heartland of Kettering. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Eva Nell Ballard; parents, Dewey and Lula Ballard, sister, Wanda; brother, Lawrence; son, Leslie Ballard; and grandson, Nathan Saxon.Jay is survived by his children, Debera (Gordon) Saxon, Kevin (Debbie) Ballard, and Sharon (Mark)...
Chris Lovely
Nov 25, 2017
Chris Lovely, age 29, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 25, 2017. He was born on April 22, 1988 in Middletown, OH. Chris lived in a childlike wonder that most never get to experience. He was pure sunshine with a strong love for his family. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Helen & George King. He is...
Dudley Cameron Holbrook
Nov 24, 2017
Dudley Cameron Holbrook, 96, of Dayton, passed away November 24, 2017. Dudley was born in Louisa, Kentucky on March 31, 1921 to the late Cornelius and May Holbrook. Dudley retired from NCR after 28 years of service. He then worked for Dayton Metropolitan Housing as a maintenance supervisor and retired from there after 12 years of service. He was a...
Jerry Lee Wigglesworth
Nov 24, 2017
Jerry Lee Wigglesworth, age 66 of Dayton, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. He was born July 4, 1951 in Williamstown, KY to the late Glenn and Hazel Wigglesworth. Jerry was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ LDS on Shiloh Springs Rd. He retired from Rex TV and Appliances. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in...
Geneva June Mardis
Nov 24, 2017
Geneva June Mardis, age 82 of Dayton, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. She was born December 12, 1934 in Pikeville, KY. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Mardis; four sons, Teddy, Lenn Dale, Nicky and Timmy. Geneva will be missed by her loving daughters, Phyllis VanSchaik and Amanda (Nathan) Broaddus; 6...
Robert E. Cullen
Nov 24, 2017
Robert E. Cullen, age 83, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24, 2017. Robert was born in Columbus on October 1, 1934 to the late Edward & Ramona Cullen. He proudly served as a Captain in the U.S. Army and retired from NCR after many years. Robert was preceded in death by his...
Reginald L. Payne
Nov 23, 2017
Reginald "Rudy" Payne, age 67 of Dayton, passed away November 23, 2017 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born in Memphis, TN to the late Harrison and Odessa (McChriston-Payne) Worley. Rudy served in the US Army as a Military Policeman serving in the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, Rudy was preceded in death by his brother,...
Leith Jason Leavell, Jr
Nov 23, 2017
Leavell, Leith Jason Jr., "Baby J" "Too Slay Period" 28, of Dayton, passed away November 23, 2017. He was born February 21, 1989 in Dayton, Ohio to Billie A. Thompson and Leith Jason Leavell, Sr. He leaves to mourn his memory his mothers, Billie (Commer) Thompson and April (Kevin) Gilbert; brother, Jermiel (Teana) Atkins, Sr., sisters, Brittany (William) Trammell, Martiqua...
Jesse Mathews
Nov 23, 2017
Jesse Mathews, age 89 was the first child of six siblings born to the late John H. and Emma Mathews, Sr. He was born in Wakulla County, FL, April 20, 1928 and departed this life Thursday, November 23, 2017. Jesse is survived by his devoted wife, Lois Mathews; daughter, Satonya (Andre) Powe; grandchildren: Brittany, Brandon and Brooke Powe; great-grandson, Edward...
Edwin G. Schwab Jr.
Nov 23, 2017
Edwin G. Schwab Jr., age 85, of Moraine, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017. Edwin was born in Pomeroy, OH on July 6, 1932 to the late Edwin Sr. & Marie Schwab, along with twelve other siblings. Edwin proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He earned many awards including two Purple Hearts, UN Service Medal,...
Ralph David Mccumber
Nov 23, 2017
MCCUMBER, Ralph David, died on Thursday, November 23, 2017, in Beavercreek, Ohio. A graveside service of thanksgiving for Dave's life will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Beaver Union Cemetery, Beaver, Ohio; followed by a time of fellowship and remembering with family and friends in Jackson, Ohio. Dave was born on June 26, 1938, in...
Leonard F. Watkins
Nov 23, 2017
Leonard Watkins, 79, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at his home in Xenia, Ohio following a lengthy illness. Leonard was born February 24, 1938 in Morrow, Ohio to the late Robert J. And Esther Naomi Drake. Leonard served as a Sergeant in the Army 1955-1957. Leonard spent much of his adult life in Florida where he was a race...
Richard Ashley Brumfield
Nov 22, 2017
Brumfield, Richard Ashley, "Rich", 54, of Miamisburg, passed away November 22, 2017. Rich was born June 17, 1963 in Greenfield, Ohio to Ruth Ann Brumfield. He was a 1981 graduate of Fairmont East High School in Kettering, Ohio. Rich was a Plumber by trade. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hartsel and Emogene Brumfield, and by his mother,...
Dave Edward Elliott
Nov 22, 2017
Dave Edward Elliott, age 89 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Opis Fairway Oaks Center in Tampa, FL. He was born October 24, 1928 in Kokomo, Indiana, the son of the late Paul and Mary Elliott.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Rita Elliott; 2 brothers; and 1 sister.Dave is survived by...
Elizabeth "Melanie" Adams
Nov 22, 2017
Elizabeth "Melanie" Adams, age 55 of Riverside passed away peacefully on November 22, 2017. Melanie was born in Fayetteville, NC to parents James Sebastian and Ruth Dillon. She attended Stebbins High School. Melanie attended Fortis College to earn her degree in Nursing. Melanie loved the outdoors. In her free time she enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with her family....
Jason Edward Clark
Nov 22, 2017
Jason Edward Clark, age 47 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He was born December 30, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Harold Arnette and Sharon Clark.Jason is survived by his mother, Sharon Clark; father, Harold Arnette; sister, Carol Clark; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.Visitation will be held on Monday, November 27, 2017 from...
Jamie Allen
Nov 22, 2017
Jamie "Boss Man" Allen, age 40 of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He was born August 11, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio.Jamie was raised and educated in Fairborn, Ohio and was a graduate of Fairborn High School. He had previously worked as the general manager at Arby's in Fairborn and most recently as...
Darleen Wright
Nov 22, 2017
WRIGHT, Darleen (Byrd), 80, of Riverside, OH passed away November 22 at Grandview Medical Center. She was an extraordinary woman who loved her family, friends, and flowers, nurturing all to grow as strong and beautiful as possible. Darleen was born in Campton, KY and was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Emma Byrd, four brothers, Henry, IB, Brave,...
Larry B. Saul
Nov 22, 2017
Larry B. Saul, age 72 of Dayton, passed away November 22, 2017. He was born on April 4, 1945 in Dayton, OH to the late Adrian and Bonnie (Denney) Saul. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Saul and sister, Ruie Lechleidner.He is survived by his loving wife, Geri Saul; sons, Jonathan (Bobbi)...
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