Obituaries
Laura Parker Rodgers
May 29, 2023
Laura Parker Rodgers, age 66, of Springboro, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on May 29, 2023, after a short illness. Laura was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 9, 1957 to the late Bob and Arlene Parker.Laura is preceded in death by her parents and husband, John; and her cousin, Rick Stone.She is survived by her loving daughter, Helen...
Daniel Lee Baker
May 29, 2023
Daniel Lee Baker "Danny", age 72 of Kettering, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at Kettering Health Main Campus. He was born December 7, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Virgil and Geneva Baker. Danny is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Barbara Baker; daughter, Andrea (Larry Liming) Cregar; three grandchildren, Christapher Cregar, Elisabeth Cregar, and Cole...
John Howard Halldorson
May 29, 2023
John Howard Halldorson, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1939 in Long Pine, NE to the late Mary Jane and Arbec S. Halldorson.John was a Systems Analyst for 19 years at Ponderosa Headquarters and was an IT Contractor for the rest of his career. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening when...
Shelley Lynn Stine
May 29, 2023
Shelley Lynn Stine, age 62, of Dayton, passed away at home May 29, 2023. Shelley was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 1, 1960 to the late Paula Herman.Shelley was preceded in death by her mother; husband, Michael; grandmother, Audrey Hermann; and her cousin, Christopher Herman.She is survived by brother, David (Beth) Potter; aunt, Sandy Ashman of Englewood, aunt Waneta...
Jennifer Martin
May 29, 2023
Jennifer "Binky" Martin, age 42, of Xenia, lost her battle to her medical complications on Monday, May 29, 2023. She was born in Dayton on October 28, 1980. Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Dru Martin; son, Mason Logel; step-daughter, Skieler Martin; parents, Gary & Pam Logel; siblings, Eric Logel, Stacy (Tony) Yaney, and Tricia (Rodney)...
Curtis Mathew Oney Iii "Matt"
May 29, 2023
Curtis Mathew Oney III "Matt", age 43 of Farmersville, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born on February 26, 1980 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Mark and Melinda Varney.He is preceded in death by his father, Mark Varney; maternal grandparents, Otis and Dorothy McDaniel; uncle, Randy McDaniel; and aunt, Michelle Franklin.Matt is survived by his mother,...
Kevin Ray Kempton
May 28, 2023
Kevin R Kempton, 67 of Kettering, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 7, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Kenneth E and Joyce A (Coder). Kevin was a graduate of Fairmont East High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Wright State University. He was in sales for...
Brenda Kay Bowling
May 28, 2023
Brenda Kay Bowling, age 63, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Brenda was born in Dayton on March 6, 1960 to the late Ernest & Bernice Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Garvin Brown, Garry "Peewee" Brown, Wilma "Sissy" DeBusk, and Clarence "Gene" Brown;...
Thomas D. Lacy
May 28, 2023
Thomas D. Lacy, age 78 of West Carrollton, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his home. He was born June 28, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Roy and Mary Lacy. Tom was a graduate of Miamisburg High School. He worked for Rodger's and Walker Pontiac for over 35 years. Tom loved to fix cars and...
Jodie Ann Rose
May 27, 2023
Jodie Ann Rose, age 59, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was born in Springfield, OH on December 8, 1963 to the late Judy and Russell Doty Sr.Jodie was an amazing woman who would do anything for anyone. In her spare time, she enjoyed yard sales, playing Bingo, Yahtzee and spending time with family. She was preceded in...
Terry Marshal Aikins
May 27, 2023
Terry Marshal Aikins, age 67, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2023. He was born in Dayton, OH on May 19, 1956 to the late Geneva and Charles Aikins.Terry was very kind, generous and hardworking. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a member of AA and was clean and sober for 40...
Barbara G. Middlesworth
May 27, 2023
Barbara G. Middlesworth, age 90 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 22, 1933 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Linnie Glover.Barbara retired from DESC as a management analyst and was a professional dog trainer and owner of Golden Halo Enterprises. Kettering residents will remember Barbara for...
Steven Lee Schoephoerster
May 27, 2023
Steven Lee Schoephoerster, "Shep", age 53, of Waynesville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born on March 16, 1970 in Kettering, Ohio. During his early years, Shep delivered Dayton Daily newspapers in his neighborhood. He graduated from Fairmont High School, Class of 1988. During high school, Shep excelled at football and was awarded a scholarship to...
Richard P. Firsdon
May 27, 2023
Richard P. Firsdon, age 87, of Beavercreek, passed away May 27th, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He peacefully went to be with the Lord where he joined his parents, James and Elizabeth Firsdon; his beloved former wife of 39 years; five brothers and five sisters; and extended family members. Richard is survived by his three children, Greg (April) Firsdon, Laura...
Sandra J. Eshbaugh Gaines
May 27, 2023
The family of Sandra Jane (Eshbaugh) Gaines announces the passing of their beloved mother, sister, and grandmother. Sandy passed away on May 27, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton after a year-long battle of an aggressive cancer. She is survived by her son Greg (Judi) Gaines of Kettering; daughter Whitney (Frank) Taverna of Kettering; granddaughters Rachel Gaines of Champaign-Urbana, IL, Laura...
Alberta Ballard
May 27, 2023
Alberta Ballard "Bert", age 88 of Dayton, reunited with her husband, George M. Ballard on May 27, 2023. She was raised in LaFollette, TN to the late William and Angeline (Bray) Moses. In addition to her husband and parents, Bert was preceded in death by her 6 brothers and 4 sisters.She is survived by her daughter and her partner, Trudy...
Dolores Jean Bierlein
May 27, 2023
Dolores J. (Tolle) Bierlein, age 89, of Beavercreek, passed away on May 27, 2023 at The Laurels of West Carrollton. She was a graduate of Julienne High School, Class of 1951. Dolores was the owner of Unique Connections in Beavercreek, which was closed in 1994 when her husband retired so they could share this time together. Dolores is preceded in...
Wilma J. Patterson
May 26, 2023
Wilma Jean Patterson, age 84 of West Carrollton Ohio passed away Friday May 26, 2023, at Walnut Creek Nursing Center.Wilma was born January 4, 1939, to Bradley and Sudie Cooper Reese in Knox County KY. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bobby) Patterson, her parents Bradley and Sudie Cooper Reese, sisters Irene, Lorene, Bee, Gloria Jean, Sadie,...
Fumie Nii Yoshida
May 26, 2023
Fumie Nii Yoshida was born in Placer, California on February 3, 1935, to George Fusaichi Nii and Shizue Kajahara Nii; the third of six children. During WWII, she and her family were interned at Tula Lake, California returning to Lincoln, California at the conclusion of the war. She graduated college from Sacramento State and became a teacher in 1956.She married...
Marilyn Martha Willhite
May 26, 2023
Marilyn Martha Willhite, age 91, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday May 26th, 2023. She was born November 8, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio.Marilyn and Charles were married for 65 years having 4 boys. She worked hard as a hair dresser and most importantly as a loving mother and caregiver. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, her infant son...
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