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Clyde "Nelson" Tharp Sr.
Sep 17, 2024
Clyde "Nelson" Tharp Sr., a beloved family man who touched the lives of many, passed away on September 17, 2024, at the age of 68 in Dayton, Ohio.
Born on September 9, 1956, in Dayton, Nelson showed an early affinity for creativity and invention, a passion which would lead him to achieve commendable success with 18 patents in mechanical design engineering....
Willis Ratliff
Sep 17, 2024
Willis Ratliff, age 84, of Miamisburg passed away surrounded by his family on September 17, 2024. He was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on October 17, 1939 to the late Cecil and Bernice Ratliff. In addition to his parents, Willis is preceded in death by brothers, Terry Ratliff and Greg Ratliff.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara;...
Timothy "Tim" W. Chambers
Sep 16, 2024
Timothy "Tim" W. Chambers, age 66 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024. He was born October 21, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Claude and Betty Chambers.
Tim was a loving spouse, brother, uncle, and friend. He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Reds fan. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle...
Rita Manning Boeh
Sep 16, 2024
Rita Manning Boeh, age 96 of Centerville, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Bethany Village. She was born November 28, 1927 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of John and Josephine Manning.
Rita was a wonderful wife and mother who enjoyed raising her three children. In her spare time, she loved to play bridge and was a Life Master Bridge Player....
Leslie Ann Wylie
Sep 15, 2024
Leslie Ann Wylie, age 45 of Xenia, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 19, 1978 in Xenia, Ohio the daughter of Larry and Sharon Wylie.
Leslie graduated from Xenia High School in 2001. She attended Greene Inc's Day Program. She enjoyed watching tv and listening to music with her nephew, David....
Kenneth D. Coppess
Sep 15, 2024
Kenneth D. Coppess, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was born in Dayton, OH on August 21, 1948 to Thurman and Mary Coppess.
Kenny was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Delores Coppess.
He is survived by 2 step-daughters: Sheila (Paul) Francis of New Carlisle and Treasa Nuckles of New Carlisle; 4 grandchildren: Anthony Ryan...
Linda Rae Jones
Sep 15, 2024
Linda Rae Jones, 79, passed peacefully at Cypress Pointe Living Center in Englewood, Ohio Sunday, September 15, 2024 surrounded by love and family. Linda was born in Piqua, OH on February 27, 1945.
Linda was a 1963 Piqua Central High School graduate and attended Dayton School of Practical Nursing where she received her nursing degree. She was an LPN and retired...
Patricia D. Margraff
Sep 15, 2024
Patricia Della Margraff, age 72, of Springboro passed away on September 15, 2024. She was born in Dayton on December 3, 1951 to the late Estel and Della Spurlock. In addition to her parents, Patsy is preceded in death by her twin brother, Pat Spurlock and siblings, Mendel Spurlock and Linda Furlong.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38...
Larry D. Rowland
Sep 14, 2024
Larry D. Rowland, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on September 14 2024, at his home in Vandalia, Ohio. Born on December 9, 1941, in Evarts, Kentucky, Larry's journey through life was marked by a devotion to his family and a passion for life's simple joys.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Rowland, whose...
Linda Sue Jackson (Strine)
Sep 14, 2024
Linda Sue (Strine) Jackson of Huber Heights, beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on September 14. Born on August 3, 1947, to Betty and Donald Strine, Linda graduated from Belmont High School in 1965. She was a kind and generous spirit who was loved by many. In her younger years, Linda enjoyed bowling, golfing, darting and socializing with...
Evelyn Jane Schlemmer
Sep 14, 2024
Evelyn Jane Schlemmer, of Zelienople Pennsylvania, passed from this world into eternity after a long, full life, on September 14th 2024, at the age of 91, in the home of her daughter, Joy Bulger in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born May 31, 1933 in Evensberg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Lester and Martha Hoffman. She had two younger sisters.
Jane proudly served as...
Sandra Sue "Sandy" Weaver
Sep 14, 2024
Sandra Sue "Sandy" Weaver, age 73, of Fairborn, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2024. Sandra was born in Cadiz, Ohio, on September 5, 1951, the daughter of the late Robert and Audrey Weaver.
She is survived by her aunts and uncles; her church family at Grace Baptist Church; and dear friends Nan Jones, Mike & Doris...
John Grady Harris
Sep 14, 2024
Harris, John Grady, 72 of Dayton, Ohio went home to be with his Lord Saturday, September 14, 2024. John was born July 10, 1952 in Somerset, KY to Alfred and Alma “Lucy” Harris. At the age of nine, John accepted Jesus as his Savior two weeks after his father at West Moraine Baptist Church. John met the love of his...
Aurora Garcia
Sep 14, 2024
Aurora Garcia, age 75, of Dayton, passed away September 14, 2024. Aurora was born in Odem, Texas on October 15, 1948 to the late Santiago and Eva Nino.
Aurora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mario U. Garcia and her brother, David Nino.
She is survived by daughter, Laura Garcia; son, Daniel (Melissa) Garcia; son, Mario A. (Leslie) Garcia; grandchildren,...
Thomas E. Duncan
Sep 13, 2024
Thomas E. Duncan, age 76, of Dayton, passed away on September 13, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1948 to the late Evelyn Mays & Edward Duncan. He loved to ride motorcycles and had a second family with the Independent Riders. Tom also loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all.
He is survived...
Vernon A. Sisco
Sep 13, 2024
Vernon A. Sisco, age 89 of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away with his family by his side on September 13, 2024. He was born July 21, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Arthur and Margaret Sisco.
Vernon was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Vernon retired from GM after 30 plus years of employment. He...
Sheila A. Rittwage
Sep 12, 2024
Sheila A. Rittwage, age 86 of Dayton, formerly of Stow, passed away September 12, 2024. She was born July 12, 1938, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Storc) Powers.
She is survived by her seven children, Kristie Rittwage, Karen Rittwage (Caren Schranz), Keith Rittwage, Kyle Rittwage, Kevin Rittwage, Kathi Rittwage and Kimberly Lauer; grandchildren, Jeremy, Erika,...
Rev. Dr. Joseph Lewis Coleman Sr.
Sep 12, 2024
Rev. Dr. Joseph Lewis Coleman Sr., 80, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Born on December 18, 1943, in Mira, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Thornell “TC” Coleman and Rosie Lee Coleman. He completed his undergraduate studies at Grambling State University before earning his Doctorate Degree from the Faith based Seminary of Anderson,...
Maria M. Purdom
Sep 12, 2024
Maria M. Purdom, age 82, of Xenia, passed away September 12, 2024.
Services will be held privately by the family.
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