Obituaries
Carol Elaine Purvis
May 25, 2017
Carol Elaine (Burnett) Purvis, age 78, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Grandview Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born February 2, 1939 in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of the late (Aaron) Monroe and Martha (Hanson) Sheetz, who precede her in death.Carol was a 1960 graduate of the Miami Valley School of Nursing and...
Gailene L. Idapence
May 25, 2017
Gailene L. Idapence, 92, of Beavercreek, passed away May 25, 2017. Gailene was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 23, 1925 to the late Gail and Mabelle Lobaugh. Gailene retired from Greene County Children's Services after several years of service. She was a member of Central Christian Church in Kettering for many years. In her free time she enjoyed spending...
Newell John Wert
May 25, 2017
Newell John Wert, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 25, 2017. He was born on October 10, 1926, in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, to Paul R. and Laura I. (nรฉe Boyer) Wert, both deceased. He was preceded in death by an older brother, Gerald Paul Wert, a retired Presbyterian minister, Gerald's wife, Ruth Elizabeth Wert (nรฉe Lily);...
Pamela K. Sherrill
May 24, 2017
Pamela Kay Sherrill, 10/06/1957 to 05/24/2017. Loved and dearly missed by her husband of 40 years Hubert Sherrill; children: Meranda, Brad, Josh, Andrea; 17 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; mother, Joann Rowland; sisters: Belinda, Debbie, Teresa. Services will be held on June 3rd 1:30 pm Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 5636 Burkhardt Rd, Dayton. June 10th 3:00 pm, A Gathering of Family...
James M. Riggins
May 24, 2017
James M. Riggins (Mickey), 70, of Dayton, passed away May 24, 2017. James was born in Welch, WV on February 7, 1947 to the late Malcolm and Doneva Riggins. Mickey was very humble and touched many lives. He loved fishing, flowers, and cooking. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, Wilburn C. Riggins; and...
James Robert Clark
May 24, 2017
James Robert Clark, age 84, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was born September 9, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed drawing, woodworking, camping, NASCAR and watching westerns. He retired from HVM where he was an electrician and foreman at WPAFB. He also was a member of the masons for...
Michael A. Cox
May 23, 2017
Michael A. Cox, age 33 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was born April 2, 1984 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Vernon and Gwen Cox. Michael is survived by his sister, Danyele Hasty; brother, Matthew Cox; children, Dylan and Dakota Cox; grandparents, Donald and Arbutus Lay, many cousins, aunts, uncles and Camden Cox, who was near...
Rhonda L. Gillespie-Elston
May 23, 2017
Rhonda Lynn Gillespie " Nanna" Born on 4/29/1964Unexpectedly passed on 5/23/2017She was a loving mother of two Children, six grandchildren & two great grandchildren. Whom she Loved with all of her heart. A love that will never end. Rhonda also loved the Lord, Her family & her friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Gillespie and step-father,...
Mary "Doloris" Risner
May 23, 2017
Mary "Doloris" Risner, age 87 of New Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. She was born December 19, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Edward and Nancy Mayabb. Doloris and her husband, Hardin were the founders of Trinity Lighthouse Church where Hardin pastored. Doloris was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed by her family....
Chloe Ann Welsh
May 23, 2017
Chloe Ann Welsh, age 90 of Brookville, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. She was born January 1, 1927 in Ohio to the late Delmer and Vera Craig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Willard Van Gundy, second husband, William Welsh; daughter, Geraldine Ferguson; and siblings, Evelyn Bruggeman and Kathleen Williams. Chloe...
Carol Scroggy
May 23, 2017
Carol Scroggy, age 70, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bobby Leroy Scroggy Jr. Carol is survived by her sons, Raymond (Cathy) Scroggy and John (Julie) Scroggy; grandchildren, Crystal, Sarah, Rose, Shannon and Joe; great-grandchildren, Evan, Ellie, Brooklyn, Noah, Spencer and Dylan; sister-in-laws, Mary and Trisha;...
Naomi Frances Broyles
May 22, 2017
Naomi Frances Broyles, 89, of Trotwood, OH, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2017. Frances was born in Loyall, Kentucky on September 4, 1927 to Beverly and Clementine (Miracle) Burke. She married James E. Broyles in 1948 in Kentucky.Frances loved to read, loved old movies and being with her family at home. She was a member of Crestview Baptist Church,...
Kevin M. Mattimore
May 22, 2017
Kevin M. Mattimore, age 42, of Tipp City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2017. Kevin was a loving son & father. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Kevin loved to fish and was an Ohio State Buckeye and loyal Cleveland Brown's fan. Kevin is survived by his son, Brayden Mattimore; mother, Cheryl Cunningham (Larry Freed); father, James...
Robert John Coates
May 22, 2017
Robert John Coates, age 41, of Dayton, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born December 4, 1975 in Dayton, Ohio. Robert enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. He was an avid Pittsburgh Stealers fan. Robert will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert...
Patricia A. Taylor
May 22, 2017
Patricia A. Taylor "Pat", age 66 of Riverside, passed away May 22, 2017 at her home. She was born August 21, 1950 in Harrisburg, TN to her late parents, Wallace and Louise Branstetter. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her daughter, Kelli Stidham.She is survived by her 3 children, Brandi (Amy) Helton; Troy (Sherry) Helton...
Ruth C. Mance
May 21, 2017
Mance, Ruth C., 93, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Jack Mance, Sr., son, Jack Everett Mance, her beloved mother, Lillian Bates, father, Robert Fair, sister, Mary Farrow with whom she lived at Heartland of Centerville, and her other siblings, Sandy, Tommy, Jerry, Barbara, and Bill Bates. Ruth is...
Reginald Chenelle Jones
May 21, 2017
Reginald Chenelle Jones "Space Cowboy" born June 29, 1959, took his heavenly flight on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Ruth Jones and Hershel (Sheilah) Jones; wife, Angi; sisters, Diana and D'wan Jones; daughters, Chenelle (Butler), Shamarra, Shanaey, Shaqwanda, Shakayla (Jones); seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild; devoted cousins April Jones and Charles McCray;...
Jimmy Joseph Dupre
May 21, 2017
Jimmy Joseph Dupre, age 51 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2017. Jimmy was born in Opelousas, LA to Rodney and Rose Dupre. He played semi-pro football for many years. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. Jim will be remembered for his kind, loving, and happy personality, along with his generous spirit. He was...
Timothy G. Mcmahon
May 21, 2017
Timothy G. McMahon, age 59 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Grandview Hospital. He was born February 4, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late George and Mildred McMahon.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Bert McMahon; sister, Patricia McMahon; and nephew, Greg "Blue" Golden; nephew-in-law, Duane Sease.Tim...
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