Obituaries
Arnold Rose
Jun 19, 2016
Arnold Rose, 87, of Trotwood, passed away June 19, 2016. Arnold was born in Siler, KY on March 4, 1929 to the late Arthur and Tisha Rose. Arnold retired from Trotwood Madison after over 30 years of service. He was a member of VFW post # 7596 in Franklin for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed bluegrass music,...
Ruth Smevoll
Jun 18, 2016
Ruth Sharon Smevoll, age 78, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Dayton, OH. She was born April 16, 1938 in Duluth, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Mabel (Peterson) Smevoll, and brother, Roy Smevoll. Sharon is survived by her niece, Debbie (Jerry) Holmstrom; nephew, Eric (Julie) Smevoll; great-nephews: Jordan, Jacob, and Jared Smevoll; sister-in-law,...
Rhonda D. D'Amico
Jun 18, 2016
Rhonda D. D'Amico, age 54, of Xenia, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016. She was born November 22, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio.She enjoyed putting puzzles together and loved all animals especially her pets. Rhonda will be greatly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Ruby Mae Hayslip and husband, Michael D'Amico.Rhonda is survived by...
Ann Blackmon
Jun 18, 2016
Ann Blackmon was born January 18, 1931 in Sun Flower, Mississippi to Louise Norwood and James Campbell. She departed this life June 18, 2016 at Sycamore Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was the eldest of seven children. Her parents, three of her siblings and son Glenn preceded her in death. Ann was united in marriage to Earnest Blackmon on June 20,...
Michael E. Ennis
Jun 18, 2016
Michael E. Ennis, age 48, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Dayton VA Hospital. He was born October 24, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Robert and Shelby Fischer.He served our country and protected our freedom in the United States Army. Mike is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (James) Geron; sons, Andrew (Jessica)...
Frances Mcintire
Jun 17, 2016
Frances B. McIntire, "Fran", age 83 of Beavercreek was reunited with her parents, the late Roy & Blanche Beals on June 17, 2016. She was born February 1, 1933 in Beavercreek, Ohio. She is survived by her four loving Sons and Daughter-in-Law's, Frank and Debbie, Steve and Marie, Tim and Shelly, and David and Beth; and her beautiful 12 grandchildren,...
Richard William Lavin
Jun 17, 2016
Richard William Lavin , age 90 of Centerville, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2016. He was born in Long Beach, CA to the late William and Anne Lavin. Richard retired from NCR after 35 years as a patent attorney. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII, earning a Purple Heart for his service and sacrifice. He was...
Joshua Pierce
Jun 17, 2016
Joshua " Josh, Bub" Duane Pierce, age 43 of West Carrollton, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 5, 1973 in Athens, Ohio the son of Duane Pierce and Carroll (Murry) Dalton. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Freddie and Maxine Murry and paternal grandparents; Vernon and Vesta Pierce. Joshua graduated...
Gertrude Medford
Jun 17, 2016
Gertrude (Rismiller) Medford was born December 26, 1919, on the family farm in Darke County, Ohio, as the 6th of 9 children. During WW II, she worked at Frigidaire in Dayton. After the war, she married her longtime sweetheart and veteran, Forrest Medford, and they had two children, Dale and Robert. For many years, she put her impeccable sewing skills...
Robert Harold Griffith Sr.
Jun 17, 2016
Robert Harold Griffith, Msgt, USAF (Ret.) (75) passed away on 17, June, 2016, at Dayton, OH, VA Hospice.Bob was born 12, December 1940 in Prenter, Boone County, WV and graduated from Sherman High School. He was married to his grade school sweetheart, Roxie Anna Pauley and recently they celebrated their 54th anniversary. He was the son of the late Robert...
Richard S. Lovejoy
Jun 16, 2016
Lovejoy, Richard S., "Rich", "Ricky", 45, of Dayton, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 16, 2016. Rich was a strong, courageous, brave loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Tammy (Woods); son, Troy Lovejoy; parents, Gaylen and Letha (Bonnie) Lovejoy; 1 brother, Scott Lovejoy; 1 sister, Sharon Lovejoy (deceased); brother-in-law and best friend, Tim Woods...
Georgette Doan
Jun 16, 2016
Georgette B. Doan, 69, of Riverside, passed away June 16, 2016. Georgette was born on July 23, 1946 to the late George and Edna Broughton. In her free time, she enjoyed antiquing and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Georgette was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, John Doan who was the...
Andy Paul Stanley
Jun 16, 2016
Andy Stanley, age 96 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on June 16, 2016 in Seymour, Indiana. Born in Lee County, Virginia, Andy was the son of Emmet and Lizzie Beck (Thompson) Stanley. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Thelma Katherine (Lynch) Stanley, and his brother Harold T. Stanley of Noblesville, Indiana. Andy is survived by...
Terry Dowdy
Jun 16, 2016
Terry Dowdy, age 53, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Terry was born in France on July 21, 1962 to Ireland Sr. & Anne Dowdy. He was preceded in death by his father, Ireland Dowdy Sr. Terry is survived by his mother, Anne Dowdy; siblings, Sheila (Douglas) Diehl and Ireland (Yvonne) Dowdy;...
Ronald L. Bowens
Jun 16, 2016
Ronald L. Bowens, age 76 of Dayton, passed away June 16, 2016. He was born April 12, 1940 in Dayton to the late Virgil and Betty Bowens. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca; and son, David Bowens. Ron is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Sheila and Mark Henson; son and daughter-in-law:...
Donald Grimes
Jun 15, 2016
Donald E. Grimes, age 58, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was born July 2, 1957 in Berkeley, California, the son of Rodney Grimes and Ruth (Grimes) Doty.He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ed and Florence Grimes of BellbrookDonald is survived by his two daughters, Brittany Grimes and Dawn Elizabeth Bitner; two sons, Richard and Derrick...
James Benjamin Rogers
Jun 15, 2016
Rogers, James Benjamin, age 33, of Winchester, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ada Angel and aunt, Deborah Dailey. He is survived by his parents, Ben and Judy Rogers; sister, Tara (Steve) Brown; half-sisters, Jennifer (David) White and Kelly Rogers-Wagers; half-brothers, Benny Rogers and David Bloomer, Jr; girlfriend, Loretta Wedlake; children,...
James Wakefield
Jun 15, 2016
James Richard Wakefield, age 93, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was born May 3, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio the son of the late Isaiah and Mary Wakefield. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Lucy Wakefield and 4 sisters, Evelyn, Mary Alice, Patty, and Norma. James is...
Joseph J. Mrenak
Jun 15, 2016
Mrenak, Joseph J Jr., "Joe", 68, of Riverside, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was an Air Force Veteran and retired Civil Service after 39 years. Joe was a professional bowler, was a military inner service champion, a PBA champion, and was inducted into the Dayton Bowling Hall of Fame. He won many state and...
Vernon L. Kiger
Jun 15, 2016
Kiger, Vernon L. "Skeeter" reunited with his loving and caring wife of 52 years, Judy Kiger on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Skeeter was born September 18, 1937 to the late Vernon and Doris Kiger. In addition to his wife and parents, Vernon was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Kathy Kiger. Survived by his Children: Kirk...
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