Obituaries
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)...
Clarence Lamar Gifford
Nov 22, 2017
Clarence Lamar Gifford, age 85 of New Carlisle passed away peacefully on November 22, 2017 after a long battle with COPD. Clarence was born in 1932 in Jamestown, Ohio to the late Clarence S. and Evelyn Gifford. He graduated from Greeneview High School. Clarence went on to proudly and honorably serve in The United States Air Force during the Korean...
Douglas Lee Blaylock, Sr.
Nov 21, 2017
Douglas Lee Blaylock Sr., age 61 of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He was born September 18, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Junior and Wanda Blaylock.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Michael Blaylock.Doug is survived by his significant other, Angie Monnin; sons, Doug Blaylock, Jr., David (Twyla) Blaylock; brother,...
James F. Pettit
Nov 21, 2017
James F. "Big Jim" Pettit, born in 1939, James heard the calling and went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2017 after a courageous battle with CHF. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 58 years, Lynnette M. Pettit. He is also survived by his daughters, Angela Pettit-Davis and Lori Pettit; sons-in-law, Russell Davis and...
Charles Anton Nickelman Iii
Nov 21, 2017
Charles Anton Nickelman III (Bud) was born April 23, 1944 in Berwyn Illinois and married his high school sweetheart, Jean Allen, on April 1, 1967. He graduated from St. Procopius College in Lisle, Illinois in 1966 with a degree in biology and Troy State University with a Master's Degree in Management. He enjoyed playing his drums in Rock 'n' Roll...
Lucille Crist
Nov 21, 2017
Lucille Crist, age 96, of Kettering, passed away on November 21, 2017. Lucille was born in Logan, Ohio on October 10, 1921 to the late Herman & Zola Hopkins. She is survived by her sons-including, Brian S. Crist, of Kettering and Melvin L. Crist Jr. and his wife Anne, of Willmington; and grandchildren, Scott, Sarah, and Jennifer Crist. Lucille will...
Maud E. Kurucz
Nov 21, 2017
Kurucz, Maud E., age 95, of Beavercreek passed away Nov. 21, 2017. She is survived by her daughter Diana Kurucz and sister Kathryn Miller. Friends may call on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 from 1-2:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home in Beavercreek, OH. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery...
Arthur V. Goodman
Nov 21, 2017
GY/SGT. (retired) Arthur V. Goodman, 82, of Riverside, passed away November 21, 2017. Arthur was born in Akron, Ohio on February 23, 1935. Arthur retired from the Marine Corps after 20 years of service. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and his dogs. Arthur was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Bokowski; father, Walter Goodman; and son, Eric...
Cora Rice
Nov 20, 2017
Cora C. Rice, 63, of Trotwood, passed away on November 20, 2017. She was born on April 9, 1954 to the late Willie and Vinis (Carter) Hill in Chambers County, AL. On December 13, 1973, she married Dixie Rice III and they resided in Trotwood, OH, raising 3 children. She was also with the Buckeye Trails Girl Scouts Council for...
Joseph Parcells Wallace
Nov 20, 2017
Joseph Parcells, age 77 of Oakwood, passed away November 20, 2017. He was born in Medway, OH to the late Donald McKinney & Milly Bell Kiblinger Wallace. Joe was a teacher for 33 years in New Carlisle-Bethel and Dayton Public Schools. A lifelong student, he was an avid reader, local historian, ham radio enthusiast, and soil farmer. Joe was preceded...
Ella Mae Perdue
Nov 19, 2017
Ella Mae Perdue, age 75 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 26, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Helen Ratcliff.She is preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Perdue; daughter, Mary Ella Macedo; mother, Helen Ratcliff; father, Bill Leis.Ella is survived by her daughter, Norma (Randolph) Parlier; son, Norman...
Katherine Whaley
Nov 19, 2017
Katherine Whaley, 77, of West Carrollton, passed away on November 19, 2017. She was born on August 29, 1940 to the late Forest and Frances (Doubrava) Thompson in Dayton, OH. She graduated in 1958 from Patterson Co-op High School. Katherine is survived by her loving children, Matthew (Valerie) Whaley, Manda Swann, and Michael Whaley; brother, Kenneth Thompson and Keith (Patricia)...
Walter R. Neff
Nov 19, 2017
Walter R. "Dick" Neff , 90, of Middletown, passed away on November 19, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1927 to the late Walter and Ida (Keener) Neff in New Lebanon, OH. Walter retired after 30 years of service from Delco Moraine as a Metallurgist/Lab Technician. On December 29, 1951, he married the love of his...
Joe J. Disantis
Nov 19, 2017
Joe J. DiSantis, age 74 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Grandview Hospital. He was born November 22, 1942 in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Joe and Mary DiSantis Sr..Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Emily Icenhower; and great grandson, Blaze DiSantis.Joe is survived by his wife of 52...
Nancy Brenda Sue Heatherly
Nov 19, 2017
Nancy Brenda Sue (Henegar) Heatherly, age 70, of Dayton-Northridge, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2017 at home after an extended illness. Proceeded in death by her parents, Jim and Pearlie Henegar of Duff, TN and parents-in-law, Luke and Azilee Heatherly of LaFollette, TN. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Joe Heatherly; children, Jim (Joellen) Heatherly...
Charles M. Young
Nov 19, 2017
Charles M. Young "Chuck", age 57, of Moraine, passed away November 19, 2017. Chuck was born in Dayton, on October 31, 1960 to the late Kenneth & Carol Young. Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Suzanne Young; son, Kevin Young and his fiancรฉe, Sasha Vaughn; daughter, Christina Young; grandchildren, Cameron, Skyla, Sebastian and Kane; siblings, Randy,...
Sharron Wilson
Nov 18, 2017
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 Sharron's relationship with Christ became her life's work. He gave her a smile that was a beacon of light to all who were lucky enough to be in her presence! She was truly created and commissioned by God to show love...
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