Obituaries
Barbara K. Couch
Jan 7, 2024
Barbara K. Couch, age 74 of Dayton, passed away January 7, 2024 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 18, 1949 in Dayton to the late Woodson and Nancy Ann (Jones) Sandlin. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Tensley Couch; niece, Kimberly Sandlin and brother-in-law, Logan Couch.She is survived by her...
John Clayton Harrison
Jan 6, 2024
Our dad, John Clayton "Jack" Harrison, passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 90 years old. Jack was born in Henderson, North Carolina, on May 23, 1933, to the late John and Virginia Harrison. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Ginger Harrison. Jack is survived by his daughters, Lee Anne (Jay) Stookey, Lesli...
Carolyn Lee Ratliff
Jan 6, 2024
Carolyn Lee Ratliff, age 89 of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was born September 11, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Raymond and Bernice Ryan.Carolyn enjoyed playing BINGO with her girlfriends. In her younger years, she loved to play golf, go bowling, and attend car shows with her husband, Rollin,...
Wade Davis
Jan 6, 2024
Wade Davis, age 76, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born in Dayton on December 8, 1947 to the late Merten and Virginia Davis. Wade is survived by his wife of 47 years, Liz Davis; cousin, Linda (Roger) Klingman; and many friends. Wade was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School and attended Sinclair College....
Ollie Marie Marlow
Jan 6, 2024
Ollie Marie Marlow, age 92, of Riverside, Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1931 in Smokey Junction, TN to the late Levi and Pauline Massengale. In addition to her parents, Ollie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Marlow; three sons: Danny, Gary, and Herbert; and significant other, Donald Walling. Ollie is...
James W. Kimmerly Sr.
Jan 6, 2024
James W. Kimmerly Sr., known to many as "Little Jimmy", age 100, of Manchester, Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1923 to the late Samuel and Perlina Kimmerly.He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II, and he was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was a member of...
Kenneth E. Zimmer
Jan 6, 2024
Kenneth E. Zimmer "Oldtimer", age 88 of Zanesfield, OH, passed away January 6, 2024. He was born December 20, 1935 in Dayton, OH to the late Clarence and Regina (Stammen) Zimmer. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Sue O. Zimmer; his sons, Mark and Michael Zimmer. He is survived by his daughter, Tammie...
Myrtle Bond
Jan 6, 2024
Myrtle Hellard Langdon Bond, age 101, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, January 6th, 2024. She was born May 31, 1922 in Jackson County, KY to the late Bradley and Betty Hellard. She was preceded in death by her first husband Isaac Langdon, second husband Robert Bond, daughter and son-in-law Kay and Aaron Couch, grandchildren Danny Couch, Christina Stanley, Bradley Langdon,...
James C. Opicka
Jan 5, 2024
James Opicka, age 92, of Dayton passed away on January 5, 2024 at Vienna Springs in Miamisburg, Ohio. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 9, 1931 to the late Alois Opicka and Ruth Bowman.James is survived by his four children: Kathleen Barden of Fairfax, Virginia, Lizbeth Roman of Manassas, Virginia, Eric Opicka of Beavercreek, Ohio and Sallie Opicka...
John William Fudge Iv
Jan 5, 2024
John William Fudge, IV (51) of Yellow Springs, OH died of health complications on January 5, 2024.He was born in Xenia, OH on January 4, 1973 to John W. Fudge and Paula J. Fudge (Shidaker). John graduated from Xenia High School and then worked in landscaping in Yellow Springs for many community members and local businesses. John was preceded in...
Linda G. Lewis
Jan 5, 2024
Linda G. Lewis, age 69, of Dayton passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born on September 17, 1954 to the late Jesse and Imogene Miller. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Ike Lewis; daughters, Jessica Lewis, Andrea Lewis; siblings, Dorothy Gentry, Margaret Tandy, James Miller and Rene Miller.Linda is survived by...
Carolyn Sue Breining
Jan 5, 2024
Carolyn Sue Breining, age 78, of Beavercreek, went home to Heaven on January 5, 2024. She graduated from Franklin High School, class of 1963 and later earned an Associate's Degree from Miami Jacobs College in 1965. She retired from Lexis Nexis after working there for several years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Bob, and they were able to visit...
Kyle Howard Puckett
Jan 5, 2024
Kyle Howard Puckett, age 42 of Crestview Hills, Kentucky, formerly Miamisburg, Ohio passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. He was born March 23, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio.Kyle graduated from Miamisburg High School Class of 1999. Following high school, he went to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. Kyle also attended Sinclair Community College and continued his education...
Betty Lou Carney
Jan 5, 2024
Betty Lou Carney (Bishop), age 85, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on January 5, 2024, at home after a day of doing everything she enjoyed. Betty grew up in Springfield, Ohio, and attended college at Wittenburg University and Ohio State University to become an amazing educator. She taught multiple subjects in high schools, night schools and college. Betty retired from...
Karen Marie Hudson
Jan 5, 2024
Karen Marie Hudson, 67, of Dayton Ohio passed away January 5, 2024, peacefully at the Hospice of Dayton.Karen was born on February 6, 1956, in Cincinnati Ohio, to Donald Richard Hudson and Maxine Gillespie Hudson, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a Child of our Most High God. Karen retired after 27 years of service as an...
Michael P. Gardner
Jan 5, 2024
Michael P. Gardner, age 80, of Kettering passed away on January 5, 2024. He was born in Dayton on March 30, 1943 to the late Paul and Lucille Gardner. In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his brother, Neal Gardner of Redondo Beach, California.Michael is survived by his siblings, Brian Gardner, Stuart Gardner, Bernadette "Bonnie" (Joseph)...
Lisa Kaye Smith
Jan 5, 2024
Lisa Kaye Smith, age 69 of Warren County, passed away after a 9 year battle with cancer on Friday, January 5, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 10, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold and Anne McKinney.Lisa was employed with R.K. Electronics for 44 years and she truly loved her...
Steven Thompson Ikirt
Jan 4, 2024
Steven Thompson Ikirt, age 64, of Kettering, passed away January 4, 2024. Steve was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 7, 1959 to the late Paul and Mary Ikirt. Steve was preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by his wife and bestfriend of 43 years, Tammy; daughters, Shannon Harnish (Aaron), Sarah Estep (Randen) and Amanda Ikirt (Matthew); grandchildren,...
Dianne Lynn Carney
Jan 4, 2024
Dianne Lynn Carney, 70, passed away after complications from lung cancer, on January 4, 2024. Loving mother of Erin (Rickey) Agee, cherished sister of Barbara (Robert) Hartzell and John Mihelcic. Dianne is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and her dearest fur baby, Daisy. Dianne is preceded in death by her parents John Mihelcic and Dorothy Beckett. "It's God's...
Anna Pearl Armstrong
Jan 4, 2024
Anna Pearl Armstrong, age 88, of Dayton went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2024. Anna was born in Frankfort KY. Anna was a loving wife and homemaker. Known by many for her amazing biscuits. An extremely selfless, kind and gentle woman that loved her family and puzzles but more than that, she loved the Lord. She was...
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