May 29, 2015

Helen Cope, age 72, of Trotwood, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents and 6 siblings. Helen is survived by her son, Tom (Renee) Cope; grandchildren, Reagan, Maggie and Tim Cope; brother, Paul Douglas (Mary Ann) Cope; sister, Nina "Betty" (Ray) Johnson; and many other relatives and friends. A private service will...

May 29, 2015

Elizabeth E. Root, 74, of Dayton, passed away May 29, 2015. She was born February 25, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Carl and Evaline (Chilcott) Andlauer. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 51 years, Gerald Root; sons, A.J. (Theresa) Root, Robert D. (Iman)Root; daughter, Jeanette (Jamey) Bullion; 4 grandchildren, Justin, Austin, Conner, Katrina; and sister in law,...

May 28, 2015

Robert C. Wallace Jr., age 59, passed away May 28, 2015 in Columbus. He was born on March 2, 1956, the son of Robert C. Wallace Sr. and Trula S. Roberts. Robert is survived by 6 children, Cassandra, Robert, Brian, Jeremy, David, Wade; and several grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015 from 12:30 pm until...

May 28, 2015

Holly J. Baker, 50, of Medway, passed away May 28, 2015. She was born August 21, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Dale Swayne and Zita Rowe. Holly is survived by her parents; husband, Dennis Baker; two daughters, Amanda Westfall, Shelby Smith; stepchildren, Chad, Travis, Cassidy; grandchildren, Bradon, Madilynn, Landon, Kinsley, Conlee; sister, Stacy (Ronnie) Schultz; stepfather, Tom Rowe;...

May 28, 2015

Martin Benjamin Zajovits, age 97 of Dayton, passed Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Dayton V.A. Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio son of Martin and Mary Zajovits. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ethel of 63 years, a brother, Richard, and a daughter, Barbara Ann.Martin is survived by his five children,...

May 28, 2015

May 28, 2015

Thomas C. Spears, Sr., 83, of Dayton, passed away May 28, 2015. He was born November 14, 1931 in Chancey, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Mary (Jacks) Spears. Thomas is survived by his favorite companion, his dog Lucky; two daughters, Rhonda Bargo, Ellen (Larry) Sparkman; two sons, Thomas (Ulrike) Spears, Mark Spears; grandchildren, Martha, Nicole, Lisa, Kayla, Clinton, Tomas,...

May 27, 2015

Susan Kay Brewer Fritts Beasley, age 64 of Dayton, formerly of Chattanooga, TN passed away May 27, 2015. She was born September 25, 1950 in Nashville, TN to the late Roy and Sylvia Brewer. Susan is survived by her daughters: Tracey (Ryan) Monroe and Jennifer Fritts; grandson, Colin Monroe; brother, Alvin Brewer; sisters: Mary (Harold) Wills and Holly Brewer; many...

May 27, 2015

Aleen Joyce Ingram, age 82, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015. She was born September 16, 1932 in Heizer, West Virginia the daughter of Denver and Juanita Fisher. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Denver Fisher; mother, Juanita Fisher; step-mother, Macel Fisher; infant daughter, Sandra Jean Ingram; sister, Conda Martin; brother-in-law, Dickie Martin; sister-in-law, Irene...

May 27, 2015

SHUMP, Edna L., age 90, resident of Centerville, OH went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at her residence. Edna was born on June 2, 1924 in Mobile, AL. She was co-owner with her husband of Widmaier Furniture & Upholstery Co. She was a member of Bethel Christian Assembly of God for 66 years and a...

May 27, 2015

Hampton F. Swafford, age 79 of Miamisburg, passed away May 27, 2015. He was born August 2, 1935 in Litton, TN to the late Earnest and Pearl Swafford. He was preceded in death by siblings: Maxie, Earnestine, Burneda, Joyce, Dixie and Bud. Hamp is survived by his wife of 59 years, Wanda Swafford; daughters and sons-in-law: Connie and Buzz Hanke...

May 26, 2015

LAY, Kathryn, age 90, of Beavercreek, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born on December 10, 1924 to the late Esco and Maggie (Kemp) Reese. She married Carl Lay on May 11, 1951. To this union were born sons, Jon C. Lay and Jason K. (Kimberly) Lay. In addition to her sons, she is survived by her...

May 26, 2015

Anthony "Jack" Kerr, age 68 of Tipp City, passed away peacefully May 26, 2015 at his home. He was born April 9, 1947 in Greeneville, TN to the late James and Wanda (Cutshaw) Kerr. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Kerr and brother-in-law, Randel McVey.He is survived by his son, Brad (Corrie)...

May 26, 2015

Alan W. Straub, 65, of Dayton, passed away May 26, 2015. He was born March 8, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Vernon and Eleanor (Roush) Straub. He was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School. He attended Wright State University. He retired from Wright Patt as a civilian engineer. Alan is survived by his wife of 20 years,...

May 25, 2015

Elizabeth Jane Northern, of Dayton passed away at the age of 10. She is survived by her mother, Amber Davis, father, Matthew Northern; sister, Atara June Miller; maternal grandparents, Gina Davis & Robert McCormick; paternal grandfather, Chuck Northern; aunts; Heather & Tammy; uncles, Michael & Chuckie and many other loving relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday,...

May 25, 2015

HAIGES, Richard W., age 73, of New Carlisle, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's disease complicated by pneumonia on Monday, May 25, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Dorothy Haiges; parents-in-law, Edwin and Dorothy Weikel, sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred (Twill) Miller, Ardith (Tom) Shea, John R. Zimmerman, and Clifford Weikel, as well as...

May 25, 2015

Hicks, Eula Grace (Dunn), left this world unexpectedly Monday, May 25, 2015 in Dayton, OH. Eula was born on July 14, 1948 in Dayton, OH to the late George and Lillian (Keith) Dunn. She was married to the love of her life, Logan Hicks, on January 16, 1965. They celebrated 50 years together this past January. She was preceded in...

May 25, 2015

Curtis L. Parker, 65, of Dayton, passed away May 25, 2015. He was born April 24, 1950 in Anniston, Alabama, the son of Nellie Parker. Curtis is survived by his brothers, Cecil Parker, Terry Parker, Larry Parker; sisters, Lynette Parker, Debra Ramsey; uncles, Herman Parker of Dayton, OH, Roosevelt Parker, Otis Parker, Jr.; aunt, Barbara Jean Parker of Anniston, AL;...

May 24, 2015

Thomas Charles Bannister Sr., age 80, of Xenia, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 28, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan. Thomas retired from the United States Air Force and the Detroit Free Press. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Bannister; mother, Eleanor Bishop; wife, Marylin Robinson; wife, Hazel Oliver; sister, Trudy...

May 24, 2015

Dan Hartke, age 66, of Bellbrook, OH, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015. He was born November 27, 1948 in Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Ruth Hartke and brother, Greg. Dan is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl; two sons, Brian (Cassandra) Hartke and Kevin (Aimee) Hartke; four grandchildren, Alex, Seth, Josh and...