Obituaries
Randy Jordan"Rj" Duncan
May 9, 2024
Randy Jordan "RJ" Duncan, age 64, of Huber Heights, unexpectedly departed this life on Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was born in Fallon, Nevada on September 4, 1959 to the late Bruce Blackburn & Cookie Jordan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Dick Jordan; step-brother, Billy Blackburn; and step-son, Jason Tackett. Randy is...
Matthew R. Kinser
May 8, 2024
In Memory.Matthew Kinser, born 1989, passed away May 2024:Matthew was preceded in death by his mother, Dona (Behymer) Kinser.Matthew is survived by his son, Ozzy Kinser; father, Robert Kinser; and many other family members and friends who will miss himA private family service will be held at a later date.
Edwin R. Robinette
May 8, 2024
Edwin Reay Robinette, age 78, of Dayton passed away on May 8, 2024. He was born in Dayton on October 5, 1945 to the late Edwin and Betty Robinette. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lil; daughter, Rachel (Joel) Hodgson; siblings, Judy Vocke, Richard "Dick" (Suzy) Robinette; sister-in-law, Peggy (Randy) Elliott and special dog, Bailey; along...
L. Scott Inskeep
May 8, 2024
Lyle "Scott" Inskeep, 62, of Crossville, TN, formerly of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on May 8th, 2024. He was born on August 8th, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio.Scott was a bold figure in stature, standing at 6'5", and in personality, as he commanded the attention of every room he entered. He was professionally driven, yet always fair and firm in dealing...
Matthew R. Cash
May 8, 2024
Matthew Ryan Cash, age 29, of Dayton passed away on May 8, 2024. He was born in Dayton on May 12, 1994 to parents, Lawrence and Renee Cash. Matthew is preceded in death by his grandparents, Cornelius Cash Sr., Mildred Cash and Gladys Jones. Matthew is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Renee; siblings, Toccarra (Nathan James) Cash, Merideth Peterson,...
Donald "Pappy" Vanzant
May 8, 2024
Donald "Pappy" Vanzant, age 82, of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Pappy was born in Sugartree Ridge, Ohio on April 24, 1942 to the late Joseph & Dorothy Vanzant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lola Dixon and brother-in-law, Michael Cooper. Pappy is survived...
Ricky Lee Davis
May 8, 2024
Ricky Lee Davis, 63, went to landscape the big garden in the sky on May 8, 2024. Adored father of Eric and beloved brother of Linda Gibson, Karen Jones, Patricia (Tony) Crego and John (Sam) Davis. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.Ricky was preceded in death by his parents Rufus and Ada Davis and brothers in...
Dennis D. Smith
May 8, 2024
Dennis D. Smith, age 71, of Enon, passed away on May 8, 2024. He was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, Class of '71. He served his country in the United States Army, and he continued his service as a civilian, working at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.Dennis was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie; his son, Matthew;...
Linda Rosemarie Thaxton
May 7, 2024
Linda Rosemarie Thaxton, 75 of Dayton, passed away on May the 7th of 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on May the 26th of 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to Rosemarie Mann-Schaefer.She is preceded in death by her son, Dean Burnside and mother, Rosemarie Mann-Schaefer.Linda is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Eugene Thaxton; her son, Jerry...
Craig F. Blankenship
May 7, 2024
Craig Blankenship, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was the loving father of Joshua (Christy) Blankenship, Jennifer Blankenship, and Alex (Amanda Leetch) Blankenship, cherished grandfather of Carter, Jordan, Jackson, Carly and Benjamin, and adored brother of Chris Blankenship and Allyse Kerns. He is also survived by many other family and friends.Craig was proceeded in death by...
Alice Gwin
May 7, 2024
Alice Gwin, age 92, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 7, 2024. She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on August 31, 1931 to the late Flem and Edith Stephens. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 74 years Hiram Gwin and her brothers Herthel Stephens, Clonia Stephens, and Noah Stephens. Alice is...
Walter "Butch"W. Kley
May 7, 2024
Walter "Butch" W. Kley, age 78 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 7, 2024. He was born March 2, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Walter C. and Irene M. (Stutz) Kley.Walter was a devoted husband, loving father, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed Buckskinning, numerous hobbies, gardening, cane making,...
Patricia L. Norton
May 7, 2024
Patricia L. Norton, age 75, of Dayton, passed away on May 7, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 53 years, Robert Norton; her children: Shawn (Tracey), Danielle (Derrick), Dee-Dee, Seth, Stuart (Aida), and Diana; 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and countless loved ones and friends.She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education, and became a teacher. She...
Dean Alan Davis
May 6, 2024
Dean Alan Davis, 75 of West Carrollton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born February 2, 1949, in Tazewell, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil (Glen) and Allie Davis, brother Gary Davis, and grandson Tristin Jones. Dean is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carla Davis; brother, Dennis Davis; 3 children,...
Bernard L. Coppock
May 6, 2024
Bernard L. Coppock, age 89 of Franklin, passed away Monday, May 6th 2024. He was born in West Carrollton, Ohio on December 4, 1934 to the late Claude and Ruby Coppock. Bernie had a long career as a Tool and Die Engineer at General Motors where he retired after 26 years. He proudly served his country in the United States...
Carolyn Sue Maiden
May 6, 2024
Carolyn Sue Maiden, age 74, of Moraine passed away on May 6, 2024. She was born in Dayton on May 4, 1950 to the late Ernie and Rosa Lee Cole. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Maiden and sons, Rodney Hoel and Ronald Hoel.Carolyn is survived by her special grandson, James...
Dale Edward Mills
May 6, 2024
Dale Edward Mills, age 89 of Xenia, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Legacy Village. He was born November 17, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Russell Sr. and Ruth Mills.Dale graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1953. After graduation, he worked as a Printer for McCalls, then Dayton Press for a combined 30 years and ultimately...
Donald G. Slanker
May 6, 2024
Donald G. Slanker, age 86, of Miamisburg went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2024. He was born in Dayton on November 8, 1937 to the late Harold and Virginia Slanker. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margie; children, Donald (Sherry) Slanker, Debbie (Tom) Mitchell; grandchildren, Matthew Slanker, Joshua (Amanda) Slanker, Joey Slanker,...
Nancy Elaine West
May 5, 2024
Nancy Elaine West, age 75, of Dayton, Ohio, passed into the presence of our Savior on Sunday, May 5th, after a battle with cancer. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on December 21, 1948, to Virgil West and Hazel (McClain) West. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Harold West, of Eaton, OH. She is survived...
Richard Allen Trantanella
May 5, 2024
Richard Allen Trantanella Obituary โ (1/7/35 - 5/5/24)Richard Allen Trantanella, "RAT" age 89, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Richard was born in Eaton, OH on January 7, 1935 to the late Augustine & Florence (McGee) Trantanella. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Trantanella, his sister, Delores (Bill)...
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