Jan 4, 2016

McFarland, Vance Lee, 60, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Elsie McFarland. Vance is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Jean (Hosket) McFarland; brother, K Terrance (Marsha) McFarland; sister, Kimberly McFarland Salway; niece, Meghan McFarland; step-children, Billy Morris and Lisa Morris; 5...

Jan 4, 2016

James D. Perry, 85, of Huber Heights, passed away January 4, 2016. James was born in White City, Tennesee on August 9, 1930 to the late Charles and Sadie Perry. He was proud of his service in the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his sons, James (Sherri) Perry, Billy Perry, Joe (Donnis) Dotson; daughter, Martha Ann...

Jan 4, 2016

Mann, Ray F., 86, of Riverside, passed away Mon., Jan. 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, 2 daughters, Teresa Fourman, Barb Kelly and 1 sister, Thelma Withrow. Ray is survived by his children, Phyllis(Eddie) Kimmerly, Bobby(Dianna) Mann, Kathy Mann, Rodney (Dawn)Mann; 10 grandkids; 10 great grandkids; 1 brother, Billy Mann; numerous nieces, nephews and friends....

Jan 3, 2016

Jan 2, 2016

ZAHN, Carl, loving husband and dedicated father, age 85, of Dayton, passed away on January 2, 2016. He is preceded in death by his natural mother, Anna Kraly Zahn; father Frederick Zahn, and mother, Emma Benner Zahn. Carl is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janice D. Zahn; children, Steven Zahn and Carol Zahn; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild, as...

Jan 2, 2016

John R. Cox, Sr., age 74 of Vandalia, passed away January 2, 2016. He was born November 5, 1941 in Dayton to the late Leslie and Ruby (Anderson) Cox. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by numerous siblings; brother-in-law, Ike DeLong and sister-in-law, Mary DeLong.He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patti Cox;...

Jan 2, 2016

SPARKS, Andrew L., age 25, of Riverside, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2016. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Mattie Sparks; uncles, John Sparks and Richard "Dickie" Johnson. Andrew is survived by his mother, Robin Sparks; step-father, James Schaeffer; siblings, Dustin Sparks, Billi Coehick, Gabrielle Sparks, Danielle Clark, Dawn Rebraca, and Mindy Storie; niece, Reagan;...

Jan 2, 2016

McKenna Grace Hutchison, infant daughter of Cole and Sarah Hutchison, was born on December 31, 2015 and passed away on January 2, 2016. In addition to her loving parents, McKenna is survived by her grandparents: Skip and Tracy Brooks & Sandi and Michael Davis & Gary and Michele Hutchison; uncles: Scott Brooks and Grant Hutchison; many other relatives and friends....

Jan 2, 2016

Clifford M. Jackson (Red), of Riverside, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2016 at the age of 81 due to complications with pneumonia. Clifford was born on January 8, 1934 in Monterey, TN. He was preceded in death by parents, Marvin and Mertie Sparks Jackson; brother, Willie Noble Jackson, and son-in-law, John Flippo. He is survived by his wife of...

Jan 2, 2016

Ruth Yrene Harris, age 84, of Riverside, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Ruth was born on November 4, 1931 in Deming, NM to the late Elualio & Prajediz Yrene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Harris; daughter, Frances Coleman; and grandson, Matthew Coleman. Ruth is survived by her sons, Stuart A. Harris and William...

Jan 2, 2016

Eugene Pettit, age 88 of Fairborn, passed away January 2, 2016 at Patriot Ridge Community. He was born January 22, 1927 in Blaze, KY to the late James and Isey (Lewis) Pettit. In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Larry Shelton; sister, Goldie Crace and brothers, Chester, Charlie, Elbert and Lenvil Pettit.He is survived...

Jan 1, 2016

JENKINS, Robert Stanley Age 76 of Bethel Township Miami County passed away on Friday, January 1st. Bob graduated from Patterson Co-op Class of 1957. He married Lois A. Vanderhorst in November of 1959 and was happily married until Lois' passing in 2012. He is survived by three of his four children Tere Metz, Carrie (Kevin) Moody, Matt Jenkins, 8 Grandchildren...

Jan 1, 2016

Allan Frederick Westerberg, 64, of New Carlisle, passed away January 1, 2016. Allan was born in New York on September 12, 1951 to the late Barton and Margaret Westerberg. Allan retired from Witco Chemical after several years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed spoiling his wife and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife,...

Jan 1, 2016

Fisher, Martha Sue "Marty", 76, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2016. She was a Docent Emeritus at the Dayton Art Institute. Marty taught 2nd grade at St. Helen's School for 30 years, and was a world traveler. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Catherine Fread. Marty is survived by her husband of...

Jan 1, 2016

Dec 31, 2015

Shaver, Kristina M. "Krissy", age 39, of Dayton, passed away December 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lee Shaver on February 11, 2009, and by her niece, Tracy Jones on December 24, 2014. Krissy is survived by her mother, Geneva Shaver; 3 children, Cory Snell and Megan Snell, and their father, Jason Snell, Charlie Gibbons...

Dec 31, 2015

James L. Jenkins, age 82, of Bellbrook, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar & Gladys Jenkins and his brothers, Oscar Jr., Jack and Bob Jenkins. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Agnes Jenkins; children, Terri (Ed)...

Dec 30, 2015

Prater, Steven Robert, age 32, of Vandalia, passed away December 30, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Floice Kemp. Steven was a member of the S.A.L. and was a collector of Comic books. He also enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling, especially "cruising", and loved caring for his bonsai and bamboo plants . Steven...

Dec 30, 2015

Shari Renee Lori, 57, passed away December 30, 2015. Shari was born in Barnesville, Ohio on September 15, 1958. Shari was loved by all and known for her giving heart. She is survived by her husband, Phil Lori; daughter, Kiley (Eddy) Quesada; son, Andrew Lori; mother, Shirley McCort; grandchildren, Lexus, Carson, Dylan, Jacob; brothers, Jeff Castello, Mark (Jennifer) McCort, Mike...

Dec 30, 2015

Dale A. Bostad, age 76 of Dayton, passed away December 30, 2015. He was born February 22, 1939 in Hillsboro, OR to the late Clement and Bertha Bostad. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne William Bostad; sister, Shirley Bostad; uncles, Leroy and Hugh Fitzgerald.He is survived by his wife, Carmencita Bostad; aunt,...