Obituaries
Dorothy A. Putnam-Bodendorfer
Mar 13, 2024
Dorothy A. Putnam-Bodendorfer, age 90, formerly of Toledo passed away on March 13, 2024. She was born in Toledo on January 19, 1934 to the late Marion and Luella Cox. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Tim Putnam, Scott (Sherri) Putnam; grandchildren, Jessica (Chad Thornhill) Denham, Taylor (Ben Thieman) Putnam, Josh (Michelle) Putnam, Anna (Adam) Gilbert, Jenna (Chris Wickline) McNeily,...
Arvetta Verl McClure
Mar 12, 2024
Arvetta McClure, age 85, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, March 12, 2024. She was born December 8, 1938 in Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents Homer and Shirley Eldridge; Brother, Richard “Dick” Eldridge; Sister, Jenetta “Sue” Whitt. Her loving husband, Robert “Bob” McClure; Sons - Ricky Lee Wagoner and Richie Dean Wagoner; Granddaughter, Kimberly Amber Thomas.
Arvetta is survived...
Laurie Montez
Mar 12, 2024
Laurie Montez of Dayton, Ohio passed away on March 11, 2024 after a long battle with ongoing health issues. She is proceed in death by her father Ben Montez Jr. and daughter Ashley Evans.Laurie is survived by her mother Jaunita (Jerry) Perez, sisters Vickie Montez, Rachel (Nick) O'Dell, brother Ben Montez III, son Donnie Kelly Evans Jr., daughter Rachel (Justin)...
John Robert Bretelson
Mar 12, 2024
John Robert Bretelson, age 58, of Dayton, passed away on March 12, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 3, 1965, the son of the late Wilbur and Joanna Bretelson. He was preceded in death by parents; his beloved wife, Rosemary Bretelson; and his sister, Julie Bretelson. John is survived by his loving brothers, Steven R. (Cynthia) Bretelson,...
Donald Louis Gebhardt
Mar 12, 2024
Donald's Funeral Service will be Live Streamed at the time of the service. To join the Live Stream Click Here.Donald Louis Gebhardt, age 88 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born April 9, 1935 in Middletown, Ohio the son of the late Louis and Edith Gebhardt. He graduate from Chaminade Julienne High School. Donald worked for...
Lenora Grace Vance
Mar 12, 2024
Lenora Grace Vance, age 77 of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born December 20, 1946 in New Albany, Mississippi the daughter of the late Audria and Grace A. Smith. She Graduated from Fairborn High School and earned her Bachelors Degree from Park College and Masters Degree from University of Houston Clearlake. Lenora worked at Wright Patterson...
Donald R. Goney
Mar 12, 2024
Donald R. Goney, age 71, of Dayton, passed away March 12, 2024. He was born February 3, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio. Don was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Goney; parents: Burton Goney and Mary & Charlie Overbey; sister, T.J. Watkins; and brothers: Tom Goney, Jim Goney and Mike Overbey.Don is survived by his wife of 53 years, Darlene...
Pastor Oscare. Blair
Mar 12, 2024
Pastor Oscar E. Blair, age 70, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Oscar was born in Waco, Texas on April 30, 1953. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie Jean Conyers; sisters, Shirley Ann Knighton and Gail Robin Knighton; and brother, Clarence Eugene Knighton. Oscar is survived by his loving...
Imogene Devolld
Mar 12, 2024
Imogene DeVolld, 94, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born on August 10, 1929 in Belle Point, Kentucky to Hugh and Violet Wilcox.Imogene married Chester O. DeVolld on February 10, 1955.Imogene is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and all of her siblings.She is survived by her children, Melinda McCann, Sherry Wilcox, Yvette Zelik (Stephen), and...
Larry Rike
Mar 11, 2024
Larry R. Rike, age 79, of Union, formerly of Arcanum, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, in Daytona Beach FL. Larry was born April 16, 1944, with his twin brother Jerry, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Virgil "Pete" Rike and Sylvia (Minnich) Rike. Larry retired from GM, Dairy farming, Meloy's Taven and the Real Estate business. He had an...
Gregory Kent Sanford
Mar 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gregory K. Sanford (Greg), aged 70, on Monday, March 11th, 2024. He peacefully departed this life on a beautiful early spring day, with no clouds in the sky and with the birds, which he loved so much, chirping at his window.Born in Xenia, Ohio on December 21st, 1953 to...
George Anthony Dennarro
Mar 11, 2024
George Anthony Dennarro, age 58, of Dayton, passed away March 11, 2024. He was born May 7, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio. Anthony is survived by family, many loving friends, neighbors and his beloved dogs: Kaley and Cami.Anthony was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was employed with Huhtamaki for many years. Anthony enjoyed dancing, singing and playing video...
Beverly Jane Johnson
Mar 11, 2024
Beverly Jane Johnson, age 81, of Riverside, passed away March 11, 2024. Born to Silas and Helen Wilcher on March 14, 1942. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. To know her was to love her. She had an infectious laugh that you'd hear from a mile away and an ornery side to go with that laugh. She loved...
James B. Bennett Sr.
Mar 11, 2024
James B. Bennett Sr., 93, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024. Loving husband of Patricia G. Bennett, cherished father of James Bennett Jr. and Alan Bennett and beloved grandfather of James Bennett III. James is also survived by his extended family members and multiple friends. He will be missed by all that knew him.James was preceded...
Mark A. Wilhelm
Mar 11, 2024
Mark A. Wilhelm, age 70, passed away March 11, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1953 in Dayton, OH.He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilma Garrett and Roy Wilhelm and his wife, Lorene Wilhelm.He is survived by his children, Brian (Kelly) Bentz, Kevin Bentz, Karen Brown, Leann (Alfred) Tong, Jon Wilhelm, Summer Wilhelm; 14 grandchildren and 1...
Stephen J. Carl, Sr.
Mar 11, 2024
Stephen J. "Steve" Carl, Sr., age 80, of Xenia, passed away on March 11, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on November 16, 1943, the son of the late Rodney and Mary Carl. Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Patricia "Pat" Carl; his son, Stephen J. (Barbara "Barb")...
Qua'Nesha Lanae Vineyard
Mar 10, 2024
Qua'Nesha Lanae Vineyard "better known as Nesha", born September 20, 1985 in Dayton, Ohio to Yolanda Jordan-Burney and Stephen G. Vineyard Sr. Nesha went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2024.Nesha was educated in Dayton Public Schools. After high school, Nesha held several jobs. She worked at Oberer's where she acquired a love for flowers. Prior...
W. Shane Tincher
Mar 10, 2024
William "Shane" Tincher, age 52 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his 3 daughters, and the mother of his daughters. He was born November 25, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Donnie and Garnettia Tincher. Shane had a long career at General Motors, then reinvented himself at a later age after...
Jimmie Lee Hurd
Mar 9, 2024
Jimmie Lee Hurd 78 years of age passed away peacefully on Saturday March 9, 2024 with his family by his side at Kettering Hospital in Miamisburg , OH. He was born in Grand Junction, Tennessee on January 1, 1946 to the late Willie Lee Hurd and Irene Perry Hurd.Jimmie moved to Dayton Ohio with his Wife in 1970. He was...
Briella Nickole
Mar 9, 2024
Briella Nickole, age 12, of Miamisburg, passed away suddenly on Saturday March 9th. She was born in Fredericksburg, VA on January 28th, 2012 to her mother, Kayla Stone.Briella was walking sunshine. A giggle you could hold in your hand. She was happy and sassy. She loved music and technology. She didn't know a stranger and everyone was her friend. She...
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