Obituaries

Vicki L. Beam

Vicki L. Beam

Jan 19, 2024

Vicki L. Beam, age 72 of Montgomery, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at Bethesda North Hospital. She was born February 14, 1951 in East Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of the late Paul and Barbara Beam.Vicki graduated from the University of Cincinnati with her bachelors degree. She was formerly employed with Vega America. Vicki was an avid sports fan; specifically...

Barry L. Richardson

Barry L. Richardson

Jan 19, 2024

Barry L. Richardson, age 69, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024. He was born on March 12, 1954 in Marion, IN to the late Dawana and Lavone Richardson.Barry's wife, children and family were his greatest joys in life. Barry was a long time auto salesman, receiving many awards for the salesman of the month and year. Barry enjoyed a lifetime...

Franklin D. Cartright

Franklin D. Cartright

Jan 18, 2024

Franklin D. Cartright, age 81, of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Franklin was born in Jeffersonville, IN on April 8, 1942 to the late David Walter & Mary Louise Cartright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Doug Cartright.Franklin is survived by his loving wife...

Cynthia Ann Abney

Cynthia Ann Abney

Jan 18, 2024

Cynthia Ann Abney, 79, born on April 3, 1944, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2024.Cindy was a lifetime member of Patterson Park Church where she served the Lord in many areas of ministry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her favorite ministry, Operation Christmas Child in care of Patterson Park Church, 3655...

Marilyn Ruth Curp

Marilyn Ruth Curp

Jan 18, 2024

Marilyn Curp, age 92 of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love and light on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born May 3, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Orval and Esther Hilliard.She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas Curp; son, Stephen Curp; sister, Barbara Rumel.Marilyn is survived by two daughters, Sharon and...

John E. Johnston

John E. Johnston

Jan 18, 2024

John Earl Johnston passed away peacefully on January-18-2024 at the age of 63 from a long and courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Geneva, New York on September 24, 1960. He later settled in Dayton, Ohio where he lived out his life with his family and friends. He was the proud business owner of Safe Tech of Dayton,...

Danny Ray Whitaker

Danny Ray Whitaker

Jan 17, 2024

Danny Ray Whitaker, 69, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away on January 17th, 2024 at Kettering Grandview in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on October 16th, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. The son of Carl Burton Whitaker and Mary Eula Powers. He is passed in death by both of his parents, his brother James Whitaker, and his sister Anne Smith. He is...

Roger Smith

Roger Smith

Jan 17, 2024

Roger L. Smith, age 56, was born on October 4,1967 in Dayton, Ohio. He passed away on January 17, 2024 at Kettering Hospital. He lived a happy life, never knowing a stranger. Roger was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Smith; father, Albert Smith; paternal uncles, Aaron L. Floyd, Dennis Andrews, James Turner, Leon Turner; aunt, Eunice Young, all...

Serena Chiemi Harrison

Serena Chiemi Harrison

Jan 17, 2024

Serena Chiemi Harrison, age 54, of Centerville, OH passed away on January 17, 2024, at the Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center. Serena was born on September 11, 1969, in Honolulu, HI, and was the daughter of Terao and Naomi (Foster) Nakamura. Serena graduated from Hawaii Baptist Academy (HBA) in Honolulu and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from...

Mary E. Kraft

Mary E. Kraft

Jan 17, 2024

Mary E. Kraft, age 92, of Dayton, passed away on January 17, 2024. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 14, 1931, the daughter of the late William and Anne McCarthy. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Joseph Kraft; son, Michael J. Kraft; daughter, Marianne Jackson; and grandson, Daniel Kraft. Mary is survived by...

Robert Irwin Pressler

Robert Irwin Pressler

Jan 17, 2024

Robert Irwin "Bob" Pressler, age 92, of Dayton, went home to Heaven on January 17, 2024, with his family by his side. Robert was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 22, 1931 to the late Earl and Dorothy Pressler. Bob is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 65 years, Janice Pressler.He is survived by daughters Susan Moore...

Virginia L. Ramsey

Virginia L. Ramsey

Jan 17, 2024

Virginia L. Ramsey, lovingly known as "Genny", age 66, of Tipp City, passed away on January 17, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1957 to the late D.M. & Betty Parsons. She loved to watch movies and shows on The Hallmark Channel. She also enjoyed singing along to the radio on car trips around town. Genny was always thrilled...

Martin J. Becker

Martin J. Becker

Jan 17, 2024

Martin J. Becker, lovingly known as Marty, passed away January 17, 2024. He was born on November 16, 1959 to the late Samuel and Laura Becker.He served his country in the United States Air Force, and after his military career, he continued to work for the government as a civilian in logistics. He loved animals and rescued countless dogs over...

Aaron Ellison

Aaron Ellison

Jan 17, 2024

Aaron Michael Pane Ellison, age 30, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2024. He was born on January 12, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Mark and Deborah Ellison. Aaron is survived by his brother Anthony (Melissa) Ellison; sister Allegra (AJ) Spencer; son Jayden Ellison; nieces and nephews Octavian, Abrianna, Akirah, Da'Shya, Lashawn, Alyx, and Ariana, and...

Coris Lavon Benson

Coris Lavon Benson

Jan 16, 2024

Coris Lavon Benson, age 59, of Dayton passed away on January 16, 2024. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 2, 1964 to the late Lonzo and Tommie Benson. In addition to his parents, Coris is preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Benson, Christopher Benson, Carey "CC" Benson and aunt, Luevern Brown.Coris is survived by his brother, Curtis...

Veda R. Brooks

Veda R. Brooks

Jan 16, 2024

Veda R. Brooks, age 94 of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2024. She was born August 13, 1929 in Lee County, VA to the late John J. and Ludema Bowen Ramey. In addition to her parents, Veda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Monroe Brooks; her siblings, Mary Scott, Mae (Orville) Wilder,...

Ethel Loreta Hull

Ethel Loreta Hull

Jan 16, 2024

Ethel Loreta Hull "Mertzie", age 74, of Medway, Ohio, passed away on January 16, 2024. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 11, 1949 to the late Lawrence and Mildred Carson. In addition to her parents, Mertzie was preceded in death by her brothers: Larry and Tim; father and mother in law: William and Mary Hull; and brother and...

Elizabeth Zahora

Elizabeth Zahora

Jan 16, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" (Dudon) Zahora, age 93, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born on September 28, 1930 in Dayton, OH.Betty was a 1948 graduate of Kiser High School. She was very proud of her Slovak heritage. She maintained her family customs all through life. She loved to polka dance and bake ethnic cookies. She was a member of...

Elaine Faye Zile

Elaine Faye Zile

Jan 16, 2024

Elaine Faye Zile, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born on March 19, 1948 in Dayton, OH to the late Frances and Steve Gatzulis.Elaine was a nature enthusiast. She enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles and spending time with family. Elaine loved attending sporting events. She will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Lorena "Jean" Clark

Lorena "Jean" Clark

Jan 16, 2024

Lorena "Jean" Clark, age 98, of Kettering passed away on January 16, 2024. She was born in Volga, Kentucky on May 24, 1925 to the late William and Plura Crislip. In addition to her parents, Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Clark; siblings, Frederick Crislip, Redmond Wayne Crislip, William Hershell Crislip, James Hobert Crislip, Paris Franklin...

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