Obituaries
John C. Pratt Iii
Jan 12, 2017
John C. Pratt III, "Carl", age 77 of Miami Township, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 13, 1939 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of the late John Pratt II and Virginia Dion.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Jordan; and grandson, Christian Hain.Carl is survived by...
William Allen Johnson, Sr.
Jan 12, 2017
William Allen Johnson, Sr., age 75 of Vandalia, passed away January 12, 2017. He was born May 22, 1941 in Dayton to the late James H. and Margaret Johnson, Sr. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brothers: Walter Johnson and Richard Collins.Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Johnson; children: Marilyn...
Rudy Layne Shaw
Jan 11, 2017
Shaw, Rudy L., 73, of Huber Heights, passed away January 11, 2017. He was born October 2, 1943 in South Bloomingville, OH to the late John and Frieda (Justice) Shaw. Rudy married Gancie (Spaulding) in 1965 in Athens, OH. He served 4 years and 3 months in the U.S. Navy as an EM3 on the USS Argonaut. Rudy went to...
Timothy Ball
Jan 10, 2017
Timothy "Scottie" Ball, age 20, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 10, 2017. Scottie is survived by his mother, Reva Fleming, step father Mike Clark, father, Tom Ball, sisters, Annie Clark, Meghan Pritchard, Ashley Ball, Marlo Ball, brother, Jake Ball, brother in law T.J. Bolden, nephews, Mason Weaver, Blake Bolden, and not to mention numerous aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Larry Joe Hooper
Jan 10, 2017
Larry Joe Hooper, age 64 of Dayton, passed away January 10, 2017. He was born March 9, 1952 in Monterey, TN to the late Percy Hooper and Beulah Highley. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Hooper; and brother, Terry Hooper.Larry is survived by his sisters: Joyce Hooper-Hover and Shirley Stolz; brothers: Mark...
Wilma B. Hoskins
Jan 10, 2017
Hoskins, Wilma B., age 75, of Dayton passed away January 10, 2017 in Centerville, OH.She was born July 16, 1941 in Dickenson County, VA the daughter of Carter and Frances (Woods) Powers.Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Goldie Stapleton of Huber Heights, OH; Naioma Newman of Mt. Airy, NC and Edna May of Troy, OH; and brother...
Clifford Paul Dixon
Jan 10, 2017
Clifford Paul Dixon, age 63, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Clifford was born in Dayton on March 7, 1953. He graduated from Wilber Wright H.S. Class of 1971. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents Raymond & Lilly Dixon and brother, Jeff Dixon. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda Dixon;...
William P. Witt
Jan 10, 2017
Witt, William P. Jr. "Bill", 59, of Dayton, passed away January 10, 2017. He worked at Accu-grind Tool for many years. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Marie Witt and by his grandmother, Anna Deike. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lori (Samshal) Witt; 2 children, Tracy Witt, Billy (Ashley) Witt; 7 grandchildren, Michael,...
Amber Susan Best (Cunningham)
Jan 10, 2017
Amber Susan Best (Cunningham), of Kettering Ohio passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Her family, friends and colleagues remember Amber as a beautiful intelligent, vibrant and loveable woman, leaving everyone she touched with happy memories. Her guiding motto throughout her life was, "Do what you say you will do". And she did....
Mary Lou Anthony
Jan 9, 2017
Mary Lou Anthony, age 90, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born August 19, 1926 in Chicago, IL.She was preceded in death by her parents.Mary was a field consultant for the Ohio Education Association for 35 years. Mary is survived by her children, Leslie Renee Murphy, Jody Ellen (Sam) Shamansky, Phil Carl Equi and Mark Joseph...
Barbara J George
Jan 9, 2017
George, Barbara J., age 75, passed away on January 6, 2017. She was born on November 10, 1941 to the late Edward and Isabelle Underwood.Barb was preceded in death by her parents; brother Eddie Underwood; 2 daughters Tracey Roark, and Kelly George;She is survived by her son Chris (Cindy) Garner; grandchildren Amanda McCarthy, Billy McCarthy, Brandon (Heidi) Garner, Zachary Garner,...
Ellen Nadine Rogers
Jan 9, 2017
Ellen Nadine Rogers, age 68 of Dayton, passed away January 9, 2017. She was born April 17, 1948 in Louellen, KY to the late Raymond and Doshia Belle Martin. In addition to her parents, Nadine was preceded in death by her brothers: Danny Martin and Cecil Martin.Nadine is survived by her daughters: Christine (Shane) Ward and Tonya Welch; grandchildren: Brandi...
Lorraine Y. (Moore) Rounds
Jan 9, 2017
Lorraine Yvonne (Moore) Rounds, age 98, of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born September 21, 1918 in Salem, SD the daughter of the late Jim and Margaret Moore.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Rounds; sons, Rodney Rounds and Richard Rounds ; grandson, Adam; son-in-law, Darrell Atwood; 1 brother...
Eugene P. Koverman
Jan 9, 2017
Koverman, Eugene P., "Big Daddy", age 84, of Dayton, passed away January 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Huberta (Horst) Koverman, and brother, William Koverman. Eugene is survived by his brother, Ron (Francina) Koverman; sister-in-law, Alice (Paul) England, and numerous nieces and nephews. Eugene taught high school in Beavercreek, Ohio for 30 years where...
Herbert L Adams
Jan 9, 2017
Adams, Herbert L., was born to Harrison and Katherine (Roecker) Adams on June 25, 1926 in Covington, Miami County, OH. He passed away on January 9, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Tammie; 4 sisters Flo, Ann, Alvena, and Bertha; 3 brothers Lester, Ray, and Harold; 2 grandsons.He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years...
Zelma D. Bowles
Jan 8, 2017
Zelma D. Bowles, age 86 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born November 18, 1930 in Moulton, Alabama the daughter of the late Sylvester and Willie Fitzgerald.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Bridget Bowles; as well as several siblings.Zelma is survived by her husband of 66...
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