Obituaries

Maxine Martin

Maxine Martin

Jan 27, 2012

Maxine "Frances" Martin-VanWieringen, Age 54, left for heaven, Friday January 27, 2012. Frances was born in Dayton, OH. January 26, 1958. She is a graduate of Holy Family Grade School & Stebbins High School and loved her work at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She is survived by those who adore her, a husband, James Martin Jr., a daughter, Haley (Luke)...

Laura Allen

Laura Allen

Jan 27, 2012

ALLEN, Laura Renee, a native of Mobile, AL and long time resident of Fairborn, OH, passed away January 27, 2012 at the age of 47. She joins her mother, Brenda Ann Wilkinson; grandmother, Laura Lucinda Rathel, and cousin, Regina Day in Heaven. She is survived by husband, Jimmie Allen; two brothers, Terry and Carl Wilkinson; sister, Eula Gail Harrison; two...

Martha Griffey

Martha Griffey

Jan 27, 2012

GRIFFEY, Martha, age 89, of Dayton, born April 11, 1922 in Harlan, KY, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Griffey; son, Jerry W. Gambrel; grandson, Michael Gambrell; parents, Lige and Sophia Morgan; brothers, Henry, Robert, and Charles Morgan, and sister, Polly Burkhart. She is survived by her sons...

Paul L. Doss

Paul L. Doss

Jan 27, 2012

DOSS, Paul L., age 83, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. He was born June 4, 1928 in Toboso, Ohio. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Paul retired from the United States Postal service. He was a member of the Dayton Two Steppers, Shriners, Scottish Rite and Masonic Temple. He is...

Suzanne L Thaler

Suzanne L Thaler

Jan 27, 2012

THALER, Suzanne L. "Sue Baby", age 70, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. She was born February 19, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio. Suzanne was a devoted fan and adored Elvis Presley. She inherited her famous nickname, "Sue Baby", from her eldest grandchild, Timothy, who tried to say "Suzanne" as an infant, but the word "Sue Baby" came out...

Alexis Hope Smith

Alexis Hope Smith

Jan 26, 2012

SMITH, Alexis Hope, age 17, of Beavercreek, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2012. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Smith. Alexis is survived by her parents, Mark and Marcia Smith; brother, Kyle Smith; sister, Abby Smith; grandparents, Marlin and Laura Stephenson and Wayne and Marge Smith; aunts and uncles, Bill and...

Dan Reed

Dan Reed

Jan 26, 2012

REED, Dan age 49 passed away January 26, 2012. He was born March 20, 1962 to the late Thurman and Nellie Reed. He is preceded in death by his wife, June Reed. He is survived by his children, Stephanie Ingram; Beth (Matt Dyer) Reed, Amanda Reed, and Daniel Reed all of Riverside; one granddaughter, Olivia Matheney; sisters, Charlene (P.J) Houston...

Diann Brooks

Diann Brooks

Jan 26, 2012

Diann BrooksAge 68 of Carlisle, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Diann was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Sherman & his wife, Linda Burton; and by her brother-in-law, Jennings Simpson. Diann is survived by her husband of the past 45 ยฝ years, Melvin Brooks; three daughters, Angela See, Lori (David) McIntyre &...

John Fink, Jr.

John Fink, Jr.

Jan 25, 2012

John Fink, Jr., age 52 of Dayton died unexpectedly on January 25, 2012. He was born on January 4, 1960 to the late Benjamin John Fink, Sr. and Betty Fink. John is survived by his soul mate, Terri Johnson; five siblings, Butch (Jackie) Markunes, Denny (Linda) Markunes, Dixie (Dick) Cash, Debbie (Fred) Snyder and Michael (Kim) Fink; numerous nieces and...

Philip Malott

Philip Malott

Jan 25, 2012

Philip R. Malott, 49, of Dayton, OH passed away Wednesday January 25, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Malott. Survivors include his mother, Georgia Lockhart; sisters, Sheila Patrick and Debbie Stiffler; brothers, David Lockhart and Danny Lockhart; wife, Deedee Malott (nee: Batman); children, Philip Malott, Desiree Batman; and Amanda Latner (nee: Malott); grandchildren, Kirsten, Morgan, Toby,...

Vicki Sturgill

Vicki Sturgill

Jan 25, 2012

Vicki S. Sturgill, 56, of Beavercreek, OH passed away Wednesday January 25, 2012. She is preceded in death by father, Lawrence "Sonny" Gantt; and sister, Jayne "Janie" Gantt. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Nick Sturgill; mother, Katherine Gantt; 2 daughters, Amy R. and Kelly M. Sturgill; 1 beloved grandson, Landon Nicholas; brother, Lawrence Gantt Jr.; sister, Carol Lane;...

M. Alice Wright

M. Alice Wright

Jan 25, 2012

M. Alice Wright, age 85, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, George Wright; children, Gerald (Julie) Wright, Jeanette (Edward) Patrick, Gretchen (Ed) Mulholland and Genevieve (Cliff) Brust; 8 grandchildren,; sister, Joanne(Ralph) Neff, and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Monday, January 30, 2012 from...

Deborah Schum

Deborah Schum

Jan 25, 2012

Deborah Schum, age 62, of Miami Township, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Deborah is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Courtney Schum; sons, Stephen Schum and Bradley (Cindy) Schum; grandchildren, Patrice Hoy, Hunter Schum and Madilynn Schum; father, Adam Colwell; sisters, Bobbie Jo Reed and Daphene Paxton; brother, Randoll Colwell; and many...

Leonard W. Crouch

Leonard W. Crouch

Jan 25, 2012

Leonard W. "Lenny" Crouch Age 90 yrs. passed away peacefully at Heartland of Kettering on Jan. 25, 2012. Lenny was born in Seward, Neb. Feb. 23, 1921 to William and Pauline (Rogge) Crouch. After moving to Indiana, he graduated from Moores Hill HS in 1938, received his BA from Wright State Univ. and MA degree from Miami Univ. (Ohio). He...

Shelby Ray Adkins

Shelby Ray Adkins

Jan 24, 2012

ADKINS, Shelby Ray age 73 of Jamestown, TN passed away January 24, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Issac and Lenar Adkins; five brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Loma; children, Anthony "Tony" (Dawn) Adkins, Marty Adkins, and Trina (Mike) Champine; grandchildren, Raechel Adkins, Lauren Champine, and Kyle Champine; step-grandchildren,...

Judith Gay Smith/Wolf

Judith Gay Smith/Wolf

Jan 24, 2012

SMITH/WOLF, Judy, age 61 of Lebanon, passed away Monday, January 24, 2012. She is survived by her daughters, Heather (Mark) Volkenand and Marla K. (Chuck) Dyer; father, Orlin D. Smith; sisters, Kaye (David) Smith/Ferrell and Joyce Sunnycabb; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Smith. Judy will be dearly missed by those who knew and...

Johnnie Mae Clark-Grubb

Johnnie Mae Clark-Grubb

Jan 24, 2012

Johnnie Mae Clark-GrubbAge 91, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Heartland of Centerville. Johnnie was preceded in death by her first husband, Hubert Doyle Clark; her second husband, William Leon Grubb; and by one daughter, Peggy Sue Hatcher. Johnnie is survived five children, Marti & her husband, Marris Tye, Ronald H. & his wife, Dorotha Clark, Mark...

Philip Seabrook

Philip Seabrook

Jan 23, 2012

Philip Q. Seabrook, age 94 of Riverside, passed away on Monday January 23, 2012. He was born on October 15, 1917 in Eaton, OH, to the late Victor and Elsie Seabrook. In addition to his parents, Phil is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Seabrook; beloved companion, Mary Borkowski; four brothers, Milton, Robert, Richard, and Keith Seabrook; and sister,...

Amos Gunter

Amos Gunter

Jan 23, 2012

GUNTER, Amos age 72 of Riverside passed away January 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Delphia Gunter; son, Christopher Shawn Gosnell; brothers, Oakley, Clarence, Glenwood, Carl, and Paul. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dolly Gunter; seven children, Geneva (Bill) Lee, Jerry Gosnell, Timothy (Cindy) Gosnell, Roy Gosnell, David (Tina) Gunter,...

Carl D. Prether

Carl D. Prether

Jan 23, 2012

Carl D. "Butch" PretherAge 69, of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 23, 2012, at Kettering Medical Center. Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Lester & Helen Prether; and by one sister, Sandra "Sandy" Heintz. Butch is survived by his wife of the past 33 years, Shirley E. (Shockley) Prether; six children, Sharon Morgan, Karen Russell, Mike Prether, Ken...

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