Obituaries
Dierdra Music-Thomas
Nov 6, 2014
MUSIC-THOMAS, Deirdra G.Age 53, departed this life on November 6, 2014 after a short stay at Hospice. She was born July 15, 1961 in Paintsville, Ky. She is survived by her parents, Jack and Patty Music; brother, Brent (Jennifer) Music; nephews, Dustin (Brittanii) Music and Dylan Music; nieces, Nikki Braughton, Cassity Music, and Harli Dee Music; great nephews and nieces,...
Kenneth Lee Harrell
Nov 6, 2014
Kenneth Lee HarrellEntered into rest - November 6, 2014Kenneth Lee "Harold" Harrell, age 72, of Dayton, OH, U.S. Army veteran, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the VA Hospice Care Center in Dayton, OH.He was born June 25, 1942 in Middlesboro, Kentucky and was the son of the late James Luther and Sallie Minerva Overholt Harrell. Kenneth was a...
Lisa K. Gardner-Casillas
Nov 5, 2014
Lisa Kay Gardner Brothers Casillas, age 50, of Napoleon Ohio, passed away on November 5, 2014. Lisa was born in Chillicothe, OH on April 25, 1964 to Charles and Betty Gardner. Lisa attended Fairfax High School, in Fairfax VA, where she went on to marry Christopher Brothers of Burke VA. Lisa loved art; drawing, painting, and making crafts. Her love...
Beth Thie
Nov 5, 2014
THIE, Beth, age 76, of Beavercreek, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Claire and brother, Tom.Beth is survived by her husband of 55 years, Wilhelm; children, Krina, Karl, and Heidi; grandchildren, Bradley, Eric, Amber, Amanda, Kristin, and Alana, and great grandchild, Fiona. Family will receive friends from 2:00 -...
Michael S. Laake
Nov 5, 2014
Michael S. Laake, 60, of Dayton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in his home. He was born on January 8, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Alvin and Virginia (Holly) Laake. Mike retired from the Air Force as a decorated Captain after serving 24 years. He was an active member of AMVETS Post #464 and...
Grace E. Root
Nov 5, 2014
Grace Evelyn Root 93, passed away at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, Ohio. She was born July 20, 1921 in Glouster, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Emma Hill.Grace was a graduate of South Zanesville High School, a resident of Meigs Township Muskingum County, where she married her first husband, the late Ray H. Flowers, who passed...
Janice E. Anderson-Sharp
Nov 5, 2014
ANDERSON-SHARP, Janice E., age 81, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Emma Annis; brother, Jason Annis, and sister, Elsine Meuller. Janice is survived by her husband, Earl Sharp; children, Sue Ellen (Flint) Sorlie, Todd (Charlene) Anderson, Sally Anderson, Gregg Anderson; 10 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild....
James "Rick" Stewart
Nov 4, 2014
James "Rick" Stewart of Vandalia passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 14, 1953 in Cookeville, TN, the son of the late Aron Stewart. Rick was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Weber.He is survived by his mother, Lucille Stewart; brother, Gary and wife, Wanda Stewart and sister, Karen Stewart; daughter,...
Bruce J. Blue
Nov 4, 2014
Bruce J. Blue, age 61, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell & Shirley Blue. Bruce is survived by his son, John A. Blue; mother of their child, Jana Blue; brother, Duane (Iris) Blue; nephew, Denim Blue; companion, Shirley McKinley and many other relatives and friends. The family will...
William H."Bill" Bayes
Nov 3, 2014
God called our angel, William H. "Bill" Bayes, home on Monday, November 3, 2014. He was born March 5, 1932 in Ashland, KY to the late Roy and Margaret (Evans) Bayes.He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Becky Bayes; 3 daughters, Deborah Ashley, Lisa Bayes and Lori (Steve) McDermott-Bayes; 5 grandchildren, Misty (Isaac) Lowery, William Anthony Gerlaugh,...
Shannon S. Nelson
Nov 3, 2014
Shannon S. Nelson, age 59, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Nelson and brother, Mark Nelson. Shannon is survived by her sons, Sean Stevens, Nathan Stevens, Dylan Nelson and Galen Nelson; mother, Joan Nelson; siblings, Rick Nelson and Alexis Nelson. She enjoyed advocating for her city and those...
Rebecca Cummings
Nov 3, 2014
CUMMINGS, Rebecca M.Age 73, passed away November 3, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gwendolyn Yelley; daughters, Diane and Roselea; sisters, Mary, Roseann, and Barb; and brothers, Joe and John. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, James Cummings; children, Tina Marie, Tina Michelle, Eddie (Keisha), James Jr. (Roberta), and David Kelly (Amy);...
Karen A. Graham
Nov 3, 2014
Karen A. Graham, 65, of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away suddenly on November 3, 2014. She was born on June 21, 1949, in Clayton, Ohio to the late Robert and Mable (Crooks) Doolos. Karen retired from Progress Supply and Dispatched for Rieck Services, Koogler Suburban and Clayton Bottle Gas. She was a member of The Red Hatters, Lady of Harleys...
Patricia Patterson
Nov 2, 2014
PATTERSON, Patricia W.Age 82, passed away November 2, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Rudy Wheeler; children, Theodore B Patterson, Richard Gainer, and Anthony "Flash" Patterson; brothers, Paul Turner Wheeler, Zane Valden Wheeler, James Richard Wheeler, and John Louis Wheeler; sisters, Martha Lou Peterman and Velta Pearl Engleman. She is survived by her children, Terrance...
Lisa Truran
Nov 2, 2014
Lisa R. Truran, age 41 of West Carrollton, passed away November 2, 2014. She was born May 2, 1973 in Warren, Ohio to Roger and Karen Truran. In addition to her parents, Lisa is survived by her children: Kyle (Elizabeth) Fowler, Austin (Allayna) Fowler and Cole Fowler; brothers: Steve (Lori) Truran and Mike (Tonya) Truran; life partner, Shane Lancen; best...
Doris Vandever
Nov 1, 2014
VANDEVER, Doris A. Age 83, passed away November 1, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry H. and Louise W. Nolte; husband, Paul Vandever; son, Robert M. Kelley; daughter, Sheila Johnson; son-in-laws, Paul D. Bills and David Johnson; and daughter-in-law, Sharon Kelley. She is survived by her beloved children, Cherie Tudor, Susan Bills, Mary Boggs, Patricia (Joe)...
Archie Leon Caldwell
Nov 1, 2014
Caldwell, Archie Leon, age 85, of Springboro, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Archie was born May 26, 1929 in Midway, Tennessee to the late Frank & Rhoda Caldwell. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife: Wanda Caldwell and 6 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children: Terry (Jill) Caldwell, James...
Elizabeth May Disantis
Nov 1, 2014
DISANTIS, Elizabeth M. Age 41, passed away November 1, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald Ratcliff and Mary Jewell and grandson, Blaze Disantis. She is survived by her daughters, Harley (Joe) Roudebush and Kristin Disantis; fiancรฉ, Joseph Kinney; grandchildren, Gabby, Anthony, Faith, and J.D.; brother, Donald (Laurie) Ratcliff; sister, Angel (Randy) Nicholas; niece, Valerie (Reginald) Bennett;...
Shirley Joanne Mcdonald
Nov 1, 2014
Shirley JoAnne (Humerick) McDonald, age 79, of Riverside went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2014. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur "Mac" McDonald. She is survived by her sister, Carol Barney; four children, Tom (Diane) Pridmore, Sandy (Dennis) Toomey, Donna (Randy Musick) Wooten, Susie Thuma;...
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