Dec 22, 2016

Billy Smith, 82, of Dayton, passed away December 22, 2016. Billy was born in Fentress County, TN on February 24, 1934 to the late Paul and Alta Smith. Billy was a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of Northridge Freewill Baptist Church and proudly served in the US Army. In his free time he enjoyed making anything he could with...

Dec 22, 2016

Linda M. (Begley) Hawley, 64, of Centerville, OH died on December 22, 2016 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born to Mary Bonita (Bonnie) and James (Jim) Begley on March 25, 1952, Linda was raised in Akron, OH. She dedicated her working career to serving others and was employed as a special education aide in Centerville City Schools...

Dec 22, 2016

Donna Eileen French, age 68 of Huber Heights, passed away December 22, 2016. She was born April 3, 1948 in Dayton to the late Roscoe and Deloras Smith. Donna is survived by her husband of 22 years, Richard French; son, Kevin Smith; brothers: Bruce Smith and David Smith; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Donna graduated from Northridge High School...

Dec 21, 2016

DeJournett, Thomas J., age 91 of Beavercreek, passed away December 21, 2016. He was born in Puxico, MO to the late Clarence and Cora DeJournett. After graduating high school, Thomas went on to proudly and honorably serve in the United States Navy during WWII earning the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal. Thomas...

Dec 21, 2016

Mona L. (Hochreiter) Bush, 51, of Dayton, passed away on December 21, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on April 13, 1965 in Cincinnati, OH. Mona is survived by her loving mother, Eva Hochreiter; daughter, Mandi Loffer; sons, Chase Clemons, Matthew Clemons, and Zachary Sorrell; grandchildren, Victoria and Tanner Clemons; aunt, Susi Gorischek; lifelong friends, Cindy Nave and...

Dec 21, 2016

Jesse E. Sanders, 84, of Xenia, passed away on December 21, 2016. He was the son of Jesse "Ray" Sanders and Bernice (Gill) Sanders. He graduated from Spring Valley High School.He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Pearl Jarnagin and Dorothy Thomas; brothers-in-law Harold Thomas and William Chenoweth; and granddaughter, Jody L. Sanders. Surviving siblings are William (Shirley)...

Dec 21, 2016

Alice L. Gray, age 86 of Miamisburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was born September 27, 1930 in McKee, Kentucky, the daughter of the late William and Margaret Lainhart.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Roscoe Gray; son, Don Gray; sister,...

Dec 21, 2016

Betty Tackett, age 75, of Riverside, passed away Wed., Dec. 21'st, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband William B. Tackett, parents Bill and Maudie Martin, and daughter Vicky Lynn. Betty was a member of The House of Prayer in Beavercreek.She is survived by her 2 sons and 2 daughters: Johnny Tackett (Cindy), William Tackett, Jr., Theresa Rohr (Bill),...

Dec 21, 2016

Matthew Thomas Sorah, age 37 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born December 28, 1978 in McAllen, Texas, the son of Richard and Velma Sorah.He is preceded in death by his mother, Velma Sorah.Matthew is survived by his wife, Alanna; daughter, Olivia; son, Ezra; father, Richard Sorah; brother, Paul (Cheryl) Sorah; nieces,...

Dec 20, 2016

Snyder, Thomas J. Jr, "Tom", of Springfield, passed away December 20, 2016. He was born February 16, 1957 at Travis AFB, CA to Thomas J. and Shirley J.(Wiley) Snyder Sr . Tom graduated from Baker High School in Fairborn. He was an Eagle Scout at age 13. He loved golf, fishing, softball, and Indy car racing. Tom was a big...

Dec 20, 2016

Williams, David W., age 83 of Huber Heights, passed away on December 20, 2016. He was born February 20, 1933 in Ronceverte, WV to the late Buddy and Estelle Williams. David was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Norma Freeman and Estelle Clark; Brother Joseph WilliamsHe is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Eddie Williams; children Denise...

Dec 20, 2016

Mary Frances Dailey, 95, of Dayton, passed away on December 20, 2016. She was born on June 18, 1921 to the late Albert and Freda (Davis) Powell in Dayton, OH. Frances worked as a waitress for many years. On March 11, 1939, she married Harland Dee Dailey and they lived in Dayton, Ohio. Frances is survived by her loving, son,...

Dec 20, 2016

Linda "Punkin" Rae Trammell, 68, of Dayton, passed away December 20, 2016. Linda was born in Madisonville, Kentucky on May 17, 1948 to the late Theatto and Mozella Brown. Linda retired from Eastway Corp. after several years of service. In her free time, she enjoyed the casino, bowling, singing in her church choir and spending time with her family. She...

Dec 20, 2016

Kenneth Harold Davidson, age 75 of Dayton, passed away December 20, 2016. He was born September 13, 1941 in Wyoming, WV to the late Harold and Audra Davidson. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Davidson. Ken is survived by his children: Brock (Rhonda) Davidson and Clark Davidson; grandchildren: Tiffany Davidson, Brody Davidson,...

Dec 19, 2016

Dec 19, 2016

Frances L. Ingram, age 63, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. She was born September 1, 1953 in East Chicago, Indiana the daughter of the late James and Glodine Ingram.She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Glodine Ingram and husband, Alfred J. Roark.Frances is survived by sisters, Jamie Rust and Sandra McFarland; special friend, Stacey...

Dec 18, 2016

Richard D. Storms, age 69 of Kettering, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his home. He was born November 12, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Earl and Jane Storms.Richard is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sandra; sons, Sean (Natalie) Storms, Jason Storms; grandchildren, Jessica Storms, Nessa Storms, Cierra Benedetto; sister, Merry Storms Kadel;...

Dec 18, 2016

Richard N. Koehler, age 80 of Centerville, departed on his last trip Sunday, December 18 at Kettering Medical Center. Born October 26, 1936 in Dayton to the late Dr. Richard S. and Evelyn Koehler. Dick attended high school in Bardstown, KY at St. Josephs Preparatory and later went on to graduate from the University of Dayton. He next served in...

Dec 18, 2016

David Edward McNamara, 68, of Kettering, passed away on December 18, 2016. He was born on January 10, 1948 to the late David and Christina (Hislop) McNamara at Selkirk, Scotland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Lockwood. David is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Linda; sons, Robin (Molly) and...

Dec 18, 2016

Martha Ann Skusa, age 93, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. She was born April 27, 1923 in Coshocton, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter and Genevieve Weaver.She retired from the Ohio State Unemployment Office in Lorain, Ohio after 20 years of service and volunteered for several years at Kettering Medical Center. In addition to her parents,...