Obituaries
James Kenneth Tays
Mar 22, 2017
James Kenneth Tays, age 72 of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born December 20, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio the son of James and Margaret Tays.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his special grandmother, Sara Belle Buckner; and nephew, James R. "Jimmy".James is survived by his wife of...
Norman K. Ensley
Mar 22, 2017
Norman K. Ensley, 81, died peacefully Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born January 23, 1936 in Dayton, OH to Joseph and Beulah (Baker) Ensley. Norman was the devoted husband of Nancy Ann (Couch) Ensley. They were married on August 3, 1958 in Dayton, OH and were married 58 years.Norman was a proud and avid member...
Elaine A. Erwin
Mar 22, 2017
Elaine A. Erwin, 92, of Riverside, passed away March 22, 2017. Elaine was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on June 18, 1924 to the late John and Ann Pezackie. Elaine retired from Kettering Hospital after several years of service. In her free time she enjoyed listening to music, fishing, her dog, Alice and spending time with her family. In addition to...
Douglas C. Osgood
Mar 22, 2017
LCDR Douglas C. Osgood, USN, Retired, Passed away on 22 March 2017 in Dayton, OH of cancer. He was 84 years old."Doug" was born on 6 July 1932 to Henry and Margarite (de Braga) Osgood in Fallon, NV. Upon graduating from Churchill County High School 1950, he attended St. Mary's College of CA before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. During...
Ida Hamilton
Mar 21, 2017
Hamilton (Brackney), Ida, 99, of Dayton, passed away March 21, 2017 at Bethany Village. She was born August 2, 1917 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hamilton; her parents, George and Fanny Ann Brackney; her sisters, Evalena Simpson, Viola Huber, Juanita Hamilton, and her brothers, Alfred, Arthur, and Ellsworth. She was a member of Belmont...
Donald C. Williams
Mar 21, 2017
Born October 12, 1932 to Llewellyn and Juanita Williams in Byesville, Ohio. Left this life at Hospice of Miami County on March 21, 2017. Graduated from Bellbrook High School and Edison State Community College. US Navy veteran, Korean War, aboard the USS Oriskany. Spent many years in management at NCR and Ledex before operating his own successful business, Amish Country...
Lily Ann Pate
Mar 21, 2017
Pate, Lily Ann, 72, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2017.She was preceded in death by her husband, George Pate, daughter, Angela Long, grandson, Michael Long, sister, Elizabeth Perry, and brother, Ronald Brock. Lily Ann is survived by her son, Ernest "Jimmy" Pate; her daughter, Brenda Bond and David Levangie; grandchildren ,David and Alicia...
Candy S. Back
Mar 21, 2017
Candy S. Back, age 60 of Trotwood, passed away March 21, 2017. She was born June 18, 1956 in Dayton to the late James Arnold and Shirley Ann Brooks. In addition to her parents, Candy was preceded in death by her brother, Arnold Junior Brooks.Candy is survived by her husband, Tom Back; children: Kenneth J. (Leslie) McPherson, Beonca Back and...
Horace Gladney
Mar 21, 2017
Horace "Hank" Gladney, age 83, of Beavercreek passed away on March 21, 2017.Hank was born on January 6, 1934 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was devoted to his family, learning, the Masons, the Shrine Organization of North America and its Children along with his Country.Hank graduated from Ocean Springs Public High School (Ocean Springs, Mississippi) in 1951 and earned his Eagle...
Saundra K. Sanders
Mar 21, 2017
Saundra K. Sanders, 69, of Dayton, passed away March 21, 2017. Saundra was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 11, 1947 to the late Robert and Mabel Clark. In her free time she enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Saundra was preceded in death by her niece, Cheri Gillispie.She is survived...
John L. Walker
Mar 20, 2017
John L. Walker, age 60 of Huber Heights, was called Home on March 20, 2017. He was born September 30, 1956 in Baltimore, MD to the late Herbert Rogers and Doris (Walker) Vaughn. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lossie B. Walker.He is survived by his loving daughter, Lia N. (Trevor Daniels) Walker;...
Delmas L. White
Mar 20, 2017
Delmas L. White, 90, of Wilmington, passed away March 20, 2017. Delmas was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 24, 1926 to the late Arthur and Mildred White. Delmas retired from Local 162 after many years of service. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 598 and Catholic Order of Foresters for many years. In his free...
Ulessie Landers
Mar 20, 2017
Ulessie Landers, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her father, Tom Banks; mother, Mandy Banks; sisters, Annie Ruth Browning, Jesse Ruth Gex, Grace Allen Banks, Jessie Dell Banks and Aver Lee Aaron. She is survived by her children, Glenda Spearman, BeLonyddria Morton, Winder Jean (Laurence) Morgan, Ellison...
Willie James Bembry
Mar 20, 2017
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Sandy K. Brummett
Mar 20, 2017
Sandy K. Brummett, age 54 of Fairborn, passed away March 20, 2017. She was born March 21, 1962 in Greenville, OH. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Marsha Williams; brother, Boyd "Jay" Ganger; step-brother, Jerry Blackburn; numerous other siblings; aunt and uncles, Jim and Dorothy Brown; cousin, Tim and Dee Brown and their children, Kylie and Jacob; beloved...
William R. Kerr
Mar 20, 2017
William R. , Bill, KerrDied belatedly on March 20, 2017 at age 85 after a long and mostly happy life. He was preceded in death by the love of his life for fifty nine years and his wife of more than fifty three years, Sally Fuller Kerr, in 2007, hence "belatedly" and "mostly" happy.He was a graduate of Wilkinsburg High...
Dylan Nicole Schmidt
Mar 19, 2017
Dylan Nicole Schmidt, age 20 of Beavercreek, passed into God's embrace onMarch 19, 2017. Dylan was born in Oklahoma City to James Schmidt and RhondaDavidson. She graduated from Beavercreek High School in 2014. Dylan was acaring and compassionate young woman and had a passion for helping those inneed. She especially loved animals, even fostering a dog named June. Shewill be...
Jordan Kenneth Warner
Mar 19, 2017
Jordan Kenneth Warner, age 33 of MIamisburg, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2017. He was born in Dayton to proud parents, Jeanie Rish and the late Kenneth Warner. Jordan graduated from Miamisburg High School in 2002 and then went on to graduate from Wright State University, earning a B.S. in Organizational Leadership. Jordan married the love of his life...
Lori L. Burke
Mar 19, 2017
Lori L. Burke, age 56, of West Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, George Grow; sister, Gail Lainhart; and granddaughter, Riley Jacobs. Lori is survived by her mother, Felicia Grow; daughter, Tara Seidel; son, Travis Burke; and sister, Michele (Joe) Wilz. Lori will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery...
Lily D. Verrett
Mar 19, 2017
Verrett, Lily D., 83, of Centerville, went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2017. She was born November 13, 1933 in Weatherford, OK to the late Charles Nelson and Lily Esther (Herrmann) Folks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, daughter, Peggy Bernard, and granddaughter, Amanda Bernard. Survived by daughter,...
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