Obituaries
Benjamin Franklin Sweet
Mar 19, 2017
Sweet, Benjamin Franklin "Sam", left us peacefully, to go home, on Sunday, March 19, 2017 after a long illness. He was 90 years old. Ben was born in Hazard, KY on Feb. 26, 1927. He moved as a young man to Ohio to try and make a better life for his family. After trying a few different jobs, he settled...
Darlene Hedrick
Mar 19, 2017
Darlene Hedrick, 66, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital with her loving family by her side. Darlene was born on November 1, 1950 to Bill and Idith (Thornberry) Blackburn in Harlan, KY. Darlene loved to camp, fish and enjoyed shopping. She enjoyed her family and her grand babies, who she loved very much and she will...
Mary E. O'Connor
Mar 19, 2017
Mary E. (Eisen) O' Connor, 64, of Dayton, passed away March 19, 2017. Mary was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 9, 1952 to the late George and Betty Eisen. Mary was a part time dishwasher at Berkey Family Restaurant for over 9 years. In her free time she enjoyed her animals and spending time with her family. In addition...
Irene Riley
Mar 19, 2017
RILEY, Irene, age 86 of Franklin, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2017. She was born in Clay County, KY to the late Nannie and Dewey Edwards. She married Manford Riley December 8, 1951 and went on to spend the next 55 years together. Irene was a passionate Cincinnati Reds fan and enjoyed cheering them on with her friends and...
Angela Sue Watson
Mar 18, 2017
Angela Sue Watson, age 51, of Huber Heights, passed away March 18, 2017.Angie previously lived in Kettering, Miamisburg and Flemingsburg, KY.She was preceded in death by her parents, George Watson and Patsy (Gooding) Watson; brothers, Jeffrey Watson and Michael Watson; and niece Candace (Watson) Varney.Angie graduated from Miamisburg High School and worked in both childcare and retail management.Angie is survived...
Mary Ann Holmes
Mar 18, 2017
Mary Ann Holmes, age 66 of Huber Heights, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on September 1, 1950 in Forest City, Arkansas and was a blessing to her family.Mary Ann confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, at an early age and continued throughout her...
Theodor C. Schubach
Mar 18, 2017
Schubach, Theodor (Ted) Carl Johannes, age 92 was called Home during his sleep on Saturday morning, March 18, 2017 from Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices in Springboro, where he lived for several years.Ted was preceded in death by parents, Konrad and Margarethe (Jacoby), brother, Conrad, sister, Louise (Moehring), and wife, Margaret (Bendlin). He is survived by sister, Elizabeth (Gerald) Moehring, his...
Larry Richard Davis
Mar 18, 2017
Larry Richard Davis, age 72 of Dayton, formerly of Homerville, GA, went home to the Lord on March 18, 2017. He was born December 4, 1944 in Homerville, Georgia the son of Archie and Vallie Chancellor.He is preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Mae Davis; Father, Willie Davis; and grandmother, Valley Sharpe.He leaves to cherish his memory his mother,...
Carson Lainhart
Mar 18, 2017
Lainhart, Carson "Kit", 65, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. He was born June 23, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Hiram and Jewel Lainhart. Kit was retired from GM. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle and hanging out with his friends and family. Kit was a jokester and was known for his sense of humor and...
Judith A. Jones
Mar 18, 2017
Judith A. Jones, 64, of Fairborn, passed away March 18, 2017. Judy was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 14, 1952 to Jack and Iola O'Dell. She was a member of the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio for 11 years. In her free time she enjoyed reading, watching old classics, and spending time with her family. Judy was preceded in...
Helen E. Miller
Mar 18, 2017
Helen E. Miller, 75, of Dayton, passed away March 18, 2017. Helen was born in Union City, Pennsylvania on October 3, 1941 to the late Roger and Madelyn Forbes. Helen retired from Warren County Developmental Disabilities after 13 years of service. In her free time she enjoyed shopping, playing cards and spending time with her family. In addition to her...
Nancy Rae Brown
Mar 18, 2017
Nancy Rae Heitzman Brown, 79, of Franklin, passed away March 18, 2017. Nancy was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 12, 1938 to the late Leroy and Merle Walters. Nancy retired from Grandview Hospital after 15 years of service. She also worked at NCR for years prior to the relocation. As a child and as a young adult she was...
Sharon L. Taylor
Mar 17, 2017
Sharon L. Taylor, age 79, of Miamisburg passed away on March 17, 2017 surrounded by her family at Hospice of Dayton.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Leonard Wolf.Sharon leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Charles E. Taylor; brother Jim (Bonnie) Wolf; sister Jayna (Fred) Conley; sister-in-law Barbara Lybrook; brother-in-law Dale (Joyce) Taylor; 5 sons and...
Deborah L. Devilbiss
Mar 17, 2017
Deborah L. DeVilbiss, age 62, of Miamisburg passed away March 17, 2017, after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer. Deborah was born May 4, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident. She retired in 2008 after a 32-year career in Centerville City Schools. She was an active member and volunteer at many area Lutheran churches throughout...
Robert Pyle
Mar 17, 2017
Robert Pyle, age 76 of Miamisburg, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017. He was born in Cincinnati on August 1, 1940 to the late Robert & Margaret Pyle. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Robert "Bobby" (Pyle) Lowry. Robert served many years in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Lorena...
Sandy Baker
Mar 17, 2017
Sandra Kay Baker, age 62 of Huber Heights, passed away March 17, 2017. She was born January 12, 1955 in Dayton to the late Wentworth and Florence Burkett. Sandy is survived by her children: Shawn (Marilyn) Ely, Kimberly Ely and Charles Baker; and 10 grandchildren: Jasmine Foster, Tevin Foster, Caitlin Ely, Clayton Matheny, Siara Farrar, Deanna Ely, Jonny Matheny, Autumn...
Waymon C. Johnson, Sr.
Mar 17, 2017
Waymon C. Johnson, Sr. age 83 of Dayton, OH, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 8, 1933 in Beech Creek, KY to the late John and Eula Johnson.In addition to his parents, Waymon was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Waymon will be missed by his loving wife of 46...
Martha Irene Richardson
Mar 16, 2017
Martha Irene Richardson, age 95 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Newcomer North Dayton Chapel.
Ector F. Devilbiss, Jr
Mar 16, 2017
DeVilbiss, Ector F. Jr. "Junior", 89, lifelong resident of Brookville, passed away March 16, 2017. He was born March 29, 1927. He was a Navy Veteran and was retired from Phillips Industries after 38 years. Junior is survived by his wife of 69 years, Wanda; sons, Rick and wife Marcia DeVilbiss, Gary and wife Michelle DeVilbiss; Tonya DeVilbiss grandchildren, Eric,...
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