Obituaries
Michael L Phipps
Jul 20, 2023
Michael L. Phipps, age 67, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was born on February 6, 1956 in Dayton, OH to the late Alma and Ulus Phipps.Michael was a loving father and grandfather. He was a dedicated Truck Driver for 30+ years. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, frisbee golf, and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Michael...
Mackenzie Lynn Hill
Jul 19, 2023
Mackenzie Lynn Hill, age 25, of Dayton, passed away July 19, 2023. Mackenzie was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 6, 1997 to Eldon and Laura Hill. Mackenzie is preceded in death by her grandmother and her uncle.She is survived by father, Eldon (Dawn) Hill; mother, Laura (Lee) Evans; maternal grandparents, Don and Lana Bornemann; aunt and uncle, Lisa and...
Brian Bartlett
Jul 19, 2023
Brian M. Bartlett, age 41, of Vandalia, passed away July 19, 2023. He was born September 28, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Bartlett; and aunt, Penny Sipos.Brian is survived by his daughters: Alexis Bartlett and Brooklyn Bartlett; mother and step-father: Sheryl and Jim Elder; many other relatives and friends. Brian was an...
Don Spurling
Jul 19, 2023
Don Kenneth Spurling (72) of Miamisburg, Ohio and formerly of Campbellsville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday July 19th after a short battle with cancer. Greeted in Heaven by his Mother Lucille Minor Spurling, his Father Charles Washington Spurling, his Sister Joyce Elaine Spurling, and his Heavenly Father. Don is survived by brother Randall Spurling (Marsha) of Campbellsville, Kentucky, Sister Judy Garland...
Mildred Ann Daniels
Jul 19, 2023
Mildred Ann "Millie" Daniels, age 63, of Dayton, passed away on July 19, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on November 8, 1959, the daughter of the late Jack McKnight and Geneva "Jenny" Horner. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Donna McKnight; step-father, Edward Horner; and her friend, Richard Tudor. Millie is survived by her beloved...
Donna Annette (Casey) Jackson
Jul 18, 2023
Donna Annette (Casey) Jackson was born on December 26th, 1959, to Ezra and Mary Casey in Dayton, Ohio. Donna was one of nine children. She graduated from Dunbar High School in 1979. After graduation she joined The United States Air Force. She married Robert Jackson in 1979, and lived in matrimony for 43 years. To that union came three children....
Edwin Harville
Jul 17, 2023
Edwin "Ed" Harville, age 80, of Riverside, Born January 14th, 1943, and passed on July 17th, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Lee) Harville, who he worked with in the many years of his truck driving career. Ed spent 5 and a half years in the U.S. Navy working on jet planes. He owned and operated "Instant Signs"...
David Philip Stanze
Jul 17, 2023
David Philip Stanze, age 48, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on July 17, 2023. He was born in Kettering, Ohio on April 10, 1975 to Sue Stanze and the late Philip Stanze. David is survived by his mother Sue Stanze; sister Elizabeth (Aaron) Stanze-Tate; good friend Sherry Bartlett; fur babies McGee and Bella; and numerous other friends and family.Funeral service...
Chad Coons
Jul 16, 2023
Chad A. Coons, age 46, of Brookville, passed away July 16, 2023. He was born October 9, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio.Chad was preceded in death by his grandparents: Elsworth and Iona Pauline; father, Willard Coons; aunt and uncle: Lori and Dan McClanahan; and cousin, Jimbo.Chad is survived by his children: Chad Coons II, Ryan Bailey, Christopher Irvin and Abigayle Irvin;...
Burl D. Bruce Jr.
Jul 16, 2023
Burl D. Bruce Jr., age 75, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born on December 4, 1947 in Grayson County, TX to the late Erma and Burl Bruce.Burl was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and Wright State University. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to...
Shane Moore
Jul 16, 2023
Shane Moore, age 23, of Dayton, Ohio was granted his heavenly wings on Sunday, July 16th, 2023. His life would seem too short, but to those who were touched by him, understood, the joy of his existence far exceeded the quantity of time in which he lived. His infectious smile and smooth laugh would bring happiness to anyone in which...
Velma May Helton
Jul 16, 2023
Velma May Clift Helton (known as the "Great One" to her family), 85, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023. She was born on May 12th, 1938 to Verner and Nina McBrayer Clift in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her family moved to Dayton when she was 6 years old. She attended Kiser High School, where she graduated in 1957. Finding the love...
Henry Webb Bussey Iii
Jul 16, 2023
Henry Webb Bussey III, age 81 of Bellbrook, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born January 18, 1942 in Louisa, Kentucky to the late Henry and Rebecca Bussey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Rebecca L. Bussey. Henry is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer (Brian) Dukes...
Lisa Lynn Katzenbach
Jul 16, 2023
Lisa Lynn Katzenbach, age 56, passed away at home on July 16, 2023. Lisa was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 17, 1966 to the late George and Constance Katzenbach.Lisa is preceded in death by her parents.She is survived by son, Jeffrey (Whitney) Katzenbach; daughter, Kearsten (AJ Harris) Katzenbach; son, Mason Luthman; grandchildren, Brycin, Lindsey, Xander, Brey'Lynn and Huntley; siblings,...
Lonnie Douglas Sams
Jul 16, 2023
Lonnie Douglas Sams, age 74 of Xenia, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2023 at home. He was born June 25, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late George and Eva Sams.Lonnie was passionate about his baseball cards and had a very avid collection. In his younger years, you could find him riding around the neighborhood on his...
David L. Craynon Jr.
Jul 16, 2023
David Louis Craynon, age 76, of Beavercreek, formerly of Centerville, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2023. David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 5, 1946 to the late David and Norma Craynon. He was raised by his father and step-mother, June Craynon.David is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Joe and Harry Craynon....
Susan E. Phillips
Jul 16, 2023
Susan E. Phillips, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Lucille Hartsock and Harold Evans.Susan was an Elder at Risen Hope Church in Fairborn, OH. Susan enjoyed attending church and spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed...
Clifford Hicks Jr.
Jul 15, 2023
Clifford Hicks, Jr., known affectionately by family and childhood friends as "Sonny", 80 years old, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Kettering Health Dayton. He was born on October 12, 1942, in Selma, AL to Clifford Hicks and Johnnie Mae Long, nee: Mitchell.He is preceded in death by his father, Clifford Hicks, mother, Johnnie Mae Long,...
Cecil Smith
Jul 15, 2023
Cecil "Smitty" Smith, age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born on April 22, 1935 in Gainesboro, TN to the late Mattie and Noah Smith.Cecil loved animals, golfing, playing drums and being chatty. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.He is survived by his...
Matthew Scott Morgan
Jul 15, 2023
Matthew Scott Morgan, age 50, of West Carrollton, Ohio, passed away on July 15, 2023. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 28, 1972 to the late Hiram Len and Sharon Morgan. Matt is survived by his children: Elizabeth Morgan, Matthew Morgan, Jr., and Mattesun Morgan; grandchildren: Skye, Ryker, Bronx, and Harlem; as well as numerous family and friends....
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