Obituaries
Betty Joan Adams
Jan 12, 2024
Betty Joan Adams, age 90 of Xenia, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. She was born August 30, 1933 in Cedarville, Ohio. She was the sole remaining offspring of Edward and Nettie Melton.Betty worked at DESC as a defense contract officer for over 35 years. She was a Commissioned Minister of the First United Christian Church of Xenia. She enjoyed...
Ruby Jane Laymon
Jan 12, 2024
Ruby Jane Laymon, age 99, of Dayton, Ohio peacefully passed away January 12, 2024 with generations of loving family at her side. She was born on April 25, 1924 in Wilmington, Ohio to Walter and Iva (Aldridge) Biggs. Besides Ruby's parents, she is preceded in death by her late husband, Charles Laymon and her sisters, Thelma Rex and Mariam Kemple.Ruby...
Roy Turner Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
We are heart-broken to announce the passing of Roy Turner Junior, age 60, of Dayton, Ohio and formerly of Newport, KY. He departed this earth for his home in glory on Friday, January 12, 2024. With his loving wife by his side, Roy passed away after a brief hospitalization for pneumonia. Roy proudly served in the United States Army. He...
Mary Lou Wright
Jan 11, 2024
Mary Lou Wright (nee Jennings), age 90, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Thursday, January 11, 2024, after a long period of declining health. Mary Lou was born to James William Jennings and Harriet Jennings (nee Ruhler) on April 13, 1933, in New London, Connecticut. Mary Lou was the youngest of 8 siblings. She was married...
Donna Fay Powell
Jan 11, 2024
Donna Fay (Richardson) Powell was born September 5, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late William E. Richardson and Lillian (Carter) Richardson. Donna transitioned from this life on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School class of 1961 and was baptized in Jesus' Name and filled with the Holy Ghost at Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church...
Sally Spiegel
Jan 11, 2024
Sally Page Spiegel, age 69 of Dayton, OH passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her home. She was born August 25, 1954 in Birmingham, Michigan to the late Andrew and Joan Alford Spiegel. Sally is survived by her son, Thomas EJ Reagan; daughter, Brittney Paige Reagan; grandson, Daxton D Reagan; siblings, Lee (Debbie) Spiegel, Andrew Page Spiegel Jr., and...
Hiram Gwin "Jr."
Jan 11, 2024
Hiram Gwin "Jr.", age 94 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born March 14, 1929 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Manuel and Cora Gwin.Hiram is survived by his beloved wife, Alice Gwin; children, Barbara (Paul) Heyse, Linda (Tom) Elrod, Gail (Mac) Hammons, Joyce (Jack)Sollenberger, Cheryl (Darrell) Hammons; grandchildren, Heidi Heyse, Brian Elrod, Jason Elrod, Chanda...
Ernest Raymond Finn
Jan 11, 2024
Ernest Raymond "Ernie" Finn, age 81, of Xenia, passed away on January 11, 2024, at the Hospice House at the Dayton VA Hospital Campus. He was born in Covington, Kentucky, on October 8, 1942, the son of the late Ernest and Dorothy Finn. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his two sisters, Joanne & Donna. Ernie is...
James Edward Turpin
Jan 11, 2024
In Memoriam: James Edward Turpin (1943-2024)It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Edward Turpin at the age of 80, on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Kettering. Born on November 16, 1943, in Irvine, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the late James and Wanda Turpin.A proud graduate of Stivers High School and an alumnus...
Thomas Joseph Maloney Sr.
Jan 11, 2024
Thomas Joseph Maloney Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024. Loving father of Mathew Frank (Diane) Maloney, Jim (Sharon) Maloney, Linda (Ryan) Ankney, Tom (Tracy) Maloney Jr., and Bill Isaacs, cherished grandfather of Brian Maloney, Maeve Maloney, Josh Maloney, Sarah Maloney, Kelcey (Cody) Moore, Morgan (Andrew) Dyer, Shelby (Zach) Evans, Hayden (Kiki) Maloney, Hunter (Jojo) Maloney, Jake Maloney,...
Shirley Ann Hendricks
Jan 11, 2024
Shirley Ann Hendricks passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2024 surrounded by close family. She is survived by her husband Lewis, daughters Wanda Sue (Russ) Powell and Melissa (Tony) Shanks; grandsons Alec (Breanna Owens) Shanks and Jared (Hannah Keast) Shanks; sister Donna Stepp and brother Lee Coleman. She is also survived by close friends Vi Ferry and...
Sue Evelyn King
Jan 10, 2024
Sue Evelyn King, age 84, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Sumter, SC. She was born January 27, 1939 in Crittenden, KY to the late Gladys and Otis Alexander.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 59 years, Paul J. King and her sisters, Charlotte Alexander and Eloise Baynum.She is survived by...
Dale King
Jan 10, 2024
Dale Edward King, age 65 of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Kettering Health Main Campus. He was born June 8, 1958 in Middletown, Ohio the son of George and Helen King.He is preceded in death by his father, George King; mother, Helen King; brother, Gene King; sister, Emmie Venters; sister, Ernie Sargent; sister, Karen Sorrell.Dale is survived...
Janet Ruth Burkhardt
Jan 10, 2024
On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Janet Burkhardt, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 74.Janet was born on September 3, 1949, in Xenia, Ohio, to Elwood and Erma Jean (Fread) Strickland. Janet spent her childhood and school-age years in Beavercreek, Ohio.She met the love of her life, Otto, at Beaver Vu Bowl. They were married on...
Lee Riley
Jan 10, 2024
Lee Riley "General Lee", age 85 of Kettering (formally of Hebron) passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born November 20, 1938 in Utica, Ohio to the late Forest and Pauline Riley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Riley; step-mother, Marge; and siblings. Lee is survived by his two daughters,...
Mary Jane Reeder
Jan 10, 2024
Mary Jane Reeder, age 75, of Dayton, passed away January 10, 2024. She was born on January 1, 1949, a New Year's baby, and was raised by her grandparents.She had an amazing sense of humor and was her own character. Her smile and laugh could light up a room. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and she will be...
Terri Walton-White
Jan 9, 2024
Terri L. White, 61, of Kettering, passed away on January 9, 2024. Born Terri Lynn Walton to Archie and Earileen (Mclemore) Walton on February 25, 1962 in Dayton, OH.Terri graduated from Jefferson High School in 1980. After her education, she started her career and embarked on a successful path to provide for her family. She retired from the VAMC in...
Molly York
Jan 9, 2024
May 24, 1934 - January 9, 2024 Molly is predeceased by infant daughter, Mary Susan, and husband, James M. York, Jr. She is survived is by her children, Lynn York of Springboro, OH, Greg York (Shelley) of Lewisburg, TN, and Steve York of Lebanon, OH, cherished grandchildren, Stephen, Kristin, Jonathan, Justin, Nathan, Bennett, Makenna, and great- grandchildren, Katie Abigail, and...
Danielle Hanley
Jan 9, 2024
Danielle Elaine Hanley, 53 of Dayton, passed away on January 9, 2024 at her Home. She was born on June 22, 1970 in Dayton Ohio to Anthony Bowling and Rusty Squire.She is preceded in death by Anthony Bowling.Danielle E. Hanley is survived by Ravan Davenport and Erin Hanley, her children and Kimberly Gwathney, her sister. Danielle Elaine Hanley is also...
Ellen Frost
Jan 9, 2024
Ellen Frost, age 101, received her Angel wings on January 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Vernon "Don" Frost, and survived by her son and daughter in law Craig and Lynn Frost. Ellen's bright outlook on life and her great stories of times gone by made her home the social hub for her...
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