Apr 12, 2017

Esperanza L. Kelty, 79, of Trotwood, passed away April 12, 2017, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico on October 13, 1937 to Pablo and Margarita (Jimenez) Lopez. She married Dennis Kelty in 1965 in Tijuana, Mexico.Esperanza loved spending time with her grandkids, loved to cook and gardening. She loved watching television and especially enjoyed the...

Apr 12, 2017

June Rae (Apple) Wilhite of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully April 12, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton.June was a devoted wife to David, and loving mother to Mark (Andrea), Chris (Joye), Amy (Eric), and Matt (Mindy).She is preceded in death by Father Ray, Mother Virginia, Husband David, Son Mark and beloved Dog Bogey. Sister to David Apple, and sister-in-law to...

Apr 12, 2017

Chloe Lewis, 96, of Miamisburg, passed away on April 12, 2017. She was born on July 6, 1920 to the late Arthur and Estella (Zornes) Warnock in Kehoe, KY. Chloe is survived by her loving children, Robin Hare (Dale), Tom Lewis, and Roger Lewis; grandchildren, Jodi, Kristy, Abe, and Dustin, and 4 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she...

Apr 12, 2017

DECEMBLY, Dorothy, 92, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Dorothy was a native of Owingsville, KY and resided in Dayton for 57 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Marion R. Decembly; daughter, Marilyn Evans; son, Lance R. Decembly; brothers, Charles and Manuel Johnson of Owingsville, KY, Thomas Johnson of OR, James Lee Johnson of Dayton, OH, and...

Apr 12, 2017

NUCHOLS, June, age 74 of Xenia, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017. She was born in Kentucky to the late William Arthur and Minnie Nuchols. June had a passion for animals and a caring and compassionate heart. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend, and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.In addition to her parents,...

Apr 12, 2017

Marie Turner, born in London, England (in 1940), where she grew up then met and married William Turner, while he was stationed there. They returned to the U.S. to raise their family. Marie started studying the Bible in Pittsburgh, PA. She symbolized her dedication to Jehovah in 1969 and was a zealous witness (Bible teacher) all her life. She was...

Apr 12, 2017

Joyce M. Solis, age 79 of Huber Heights, passed away April 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 25, 1937 in Drakesboro, KY to the late Boyd and Hazel Hardin. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her daughter, Carmen Solis; son, Wayne Solis; brothers, Tom, Dale and Paul Hardin.She is survived by her...

Apr 11, 2017

Apr 11, 2017

Cortney Renee Rogers, age 28 of Dayton, passed away April 11, 2017. She was born August 4, 1988 in Dayton. Cortney is survived by her daughter, Layla Beth; mom, Teresa Hannah; dad, David Rogers; fiance, Kristi M. Ryles (and step-children: Emma and Konner); sister, Kristina Rogers (and niece, Pearl); brother, Tony Neil; Gram-Gram, Tammy Hicks; and Aunt Nor.Cortney lived her...

Apr 11, 2017

Corey Eugene Mintz, age 39 of Riverside, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on April 11, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Corey was born in Dayton to proud parents, Linda and Jerry Mintz. He graduated in 1996 from Stebbins High School and went on to attend Bluffton College. Corey had a love for dogs and enjoyed...

Apr 11, 2017

Averol "Pete" Dent, 79, of Dayton, passed away on April 11, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 11, 1937 to the late Silmer and Dorse (Ball) Dent in Hewett, WV. Pete worked at GM for 33 years and retired from Oakwood Schools in 2014. Pete is survived by his loving children, Tammy (Dan) Collinsworth and Steve (Sarah)...

Apr 11, 2017

Gregg "Whitey" Naas, 63, of Beavercreek, passed away April 11, 2017. Whitey was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 22, 1953 to the late Edward and Elizabeth Naas. Whitey was the owner/operator of Heavy Metal Trucking for over 30 years. He was a member of the Beavercreek Moose Lodge #73 and a Freemason for many years. He was a co-founder...

Apr 11, 2017

Daisy Beatrice Crawford, age 91 of Dayton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 11, 2017. Daisy was born in Clarksville, TN to the late Ora and Spencer Smith on November 30,1925. Daisy married Frank Crawford in 1972 in Dayton, Ohio. Daisy, or as she was affectionately known as; Ms. Bea, dedicated her life to the service...

Apr 11, 2017

Pamela Kerns, age 75 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born October 15, 1941 in Riceville, Kentucky to the late George and Rissie Hackworth.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Kerns and siblings, George, Woodrow, John and Roosevelt Hackworth and Lucille Knisley.Pam will be...

Apr 11, 2017

Irene "Renie" Stephens, 87, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2017. Irene was born in Bath County, Kentucky on September 25, 1929 to the late Bert and Mary (Clark) Stephens. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her siblings, Evelyn Sams, Lucille Reid, Louis Stephens, George Gould Stephens; and her niece, Brenda (Stephens) Thompson....

Apr 10, 2017

Colleen E. Murphy, age 50, of Kettering, passed away April 10, 2017. She was born on July 6, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio to John T. "Jack" and Norma L. (Dale) Murphy who preceded her in death. Colleen is survived by her longtime companion and the love of her life, Robert E. McEvoy; step-daughter Nicolle McEvoy (Billy Back); step-son Raymond Olson...

Apr 10, 2017

Eleesha M. Thomas, age 44 of Fairborn, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017. She was born May 4, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Gordon Lancaster and Becky O'Dell.She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Sarah Sexton.Eleesha is survived by her daughters, Kaitlyn and Claire Thomas; mother, Becky (Jerry) O'Dell; father, Gordon (Jill) Lancaster; brother, Gordon (Holly)...

Apr 9, 2017

Evert Vernon Kinnaird, age 78 of Dayton, passed away on April 9, 2017 in the company of his wife, Gloria and his son, Mark. Vern was born on April 25, 1938 in Kingsport, TN to the late Harold and Goldie (Walters) Kinnaird. In addition to his parents, Evert was preceded in death his beautiful daughter, Angie Kinnaird. Evert has a...

Apr 9, 2017

PERRINE, John E., age 85, of Kettering, passed away April 9, 2017. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having fought in the Korean Conflict. Services will be private.

Apr 9, 2017

Harold E. "Butch" Evans, Jr., age 76 of Dayton, passed away April 9, 2017. He was born January 13, 1941 in Dayton to the late Harold E. and Lucille E. Evans. In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Vaughn.Butch is survived by his daughter, Yvonne; son, Aaron (Kathy); grandchildren: Robert, Ryan and Jacqueline;...