Obituaries
Emily Ruth Snider
Mar 10, 2023
Emily Ruth Snider, 87, passed peacefully on March 10, 2023. She is survived by her children Pamela (Nathan) Thompson, Teresa (Stu) Snider-Stein and Joseph A. (Julie) Snider; grandchildren Olivia Thompson, Jason Thompson, Michael Stein, Hannah Stein, Samantha (Adam) Mahaffey, Joseph G.W. Snider; great grandchildren Nolan, Reagan and Peyton; and step-granddaughter, Kelley (Dave) Stein-Murphy, and their children, Jadzia, Kasha, Torrey. Emily...
James Leroy Lewis
Mar 10, 2023
James (Jim) L Lewis, 78 of Xenia, Ohio passed away Friday March 10th in Dayton, Ohio after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born August 12th, 1944, he was the son of the late Leonard and Lucille Lewis of Fairborn, Ohio. Survivors include the love of his life Anita Lewis whom he married on February 14th, 1969, daughter Angie...
Larry R. Jones
Mar 10, 2023
Larry R. Jones, also known as "Schmo", age 62, passed away on March 10, 2023. He was born on April 23, 1960 to the late Raymond and Frances Jones.He was always really generous with others. He would help anyone that needed it. He will be greatly missed by those who love him.In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in...
Raymond L. Yenger
Mar 10, 2023
Raymond Yenger, age 67, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023, at The Hospice of Dayton. Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary, and his older brother, Robert. He is survived by his daughter, Samantha (Aaron), who is the light and love of his life; his sister Deborah (Gary), their children Dawn (Rob)...
David A. Shober
Mar 9, 2023
David A. Shober, 80 of Xenia, Ohio, formerly of Beavercreek, died March 9, 2023. He was born March 8, 1943, the fifth of six sons, to Mignetta Bard Shober and Edwin M. Shober of Denver, Pennsylvania. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force having served 20 years. He was proud to have served a year in Vietnam...
Kitty Fairchild
Mar 9, 2023
Kitty Lorraine (Messer) Fairchild unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 9th, 2023. She was born May 12th, 1955 to the late Rev. Carl and Lorraine (McCormick) Messer in Madison W.V. Kitty was the youngest of 7 children. A role she was very proud of. As the youngest she was not only spoiled by her parents...
Marlin L. Thevenin, Jr.
Mar 9, 2023
Marlin L. Thevenin, Jr., age 62 of West Carrollton, passed away March 9, 2023 at Laurels of West Carrollton. He was born October 21, 1960 in Hamilton County, OH to Vivian Thevenin-Galloway and the late Marlin L. Thevenin, Sr. In addition to his father, Marlin was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Anna L. Fields and his nephew, David...
Robert Luther Wallace Ii
Mar 9, 2023
Robert Luther Wallace, 74, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2023. Loving husband of Lucy Frazier-Wallace for 42 years. Cherished father of Sheena (Ben) Finney and Lacey (David) McWatters, adored grandfather of Charlie Finney and Maggie Finney and adored brother of Jeanne (Jerry) Campbell and Bill (Eloise) Wallace. He is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews.Bob was preceded in...
Christopher Alan Cooper
Mar 9, 2023
Christopher Alan Cooper, age 61 of Dayton, passed away on March 9, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on August 26, 1961 in Dayton, OH to Joseph and Norma Cooper.He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Cooper; his brothers, Gary, Darrell and David and his sisters, Joann and Cassie. Chris is survived by his mother, Norma...
Eliza Lynn Kelley
Mar 9, 2023
Eliza Lynn Kelley, age 29 of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born September 21, 1993 in Dayton, Ohio. Eliza graduated from Centerville High School Class of 2012. She worked as the Activities Director at Buckeye Forest of Fairfield. She was a nature lover who enjoyed taking her dogs on hikes and kayaking, loved wildflowers and...
Barbara Lee Spitzig
Mar 8, 2023
Barbara Lee Spitzig passed away on March 8, 2023. Age 88. She was preceded in death by her Husband Thomas Spitzig, Parents Leo and Wanda Nurrenbrock, Daughter Jane Burnett and Son-In-Law Randy Burnett, Grandson Shane Bolyard, and her beloved Aunt, Ellen Reinke. Survived by Susan (Robert) Davis, Timothy (Laura) Spitzig and Matthew (Joseph Ambrosi) Spitzig. Also survived by grandchildren Stephanie...
Darlene Ann Ehlers
Mar 8, 2023
Darlene Ann Ehlers - October 21, 1953 - March 8, 2023On March 8th of this year, Kettering, Ohio, lost one of its celebrated and most conscientious animal advocates and Pet Sitters. Darlene Ann Ehlers, 69, from all outward appearances, led a simple and unassuming life. Early on, like many of us, Darlene sought purpose through various roles. She first became...
Shelly Porter Jr.
Mar 8, 2023
Shelly Porter Jr, son of Shelly Porter Sr. and Angie (Monroe) Porter, was born on October 19, 1953. He was 1 of 3 children. Shelly is preceded in life by his sister Beatrice, father Shelly Sr. and son Shelly III. His memory will continue to be cherished by his wife Bonnie Porter, mother Angie Porter, son Sheldon Porter, sister Amanda...
Inina Shanta Dewberry
Mar 8, 2023
Inina Shanta Dewberry, also known as "Nina" but better known as "Ninaross Da Boss", age 45, of Dayton, OH passed away unexpectantly on March 8, 2023. She was born to the parents of Milton Dewberry Jr. and Mattie Alberta Cole on July 12, 1977.Inina was born in Dayton OH, and lived in Kentucky for a while until the passing of...
Robert M. Bilbrey
Mar 8, 2023
Robert M. Bilbrey, age 55, of Dayton, passed away on March 6, 2023. He was born on February 29, 1968 to the late Willie E. and Patricia A. Bilbrey.He enjoyed traveling and cooking. He also liked to collect antiques. Robert loved his dogs and his cat.In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Bilbrey...
Jake Mcpheron
Mar 8, 2023
Jake "Buck" McPheron, 94, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023. Jake was born on April 24, 1928 to Homer and Effie McPheron in Seco, Kentucky. He was married to Fayetta Gilley on January 3, 1951.Jake was drafted to the Army at the end of the Korean Conflict. He served our country until 1953. While in Germany, he served as...
Hazel Marie Slaton
Mar 8, 2023
Hazel Marie Slaton, age 94, of Dayton, passed away March 8, 2023. She was born May 19, 1928 in Mill Spring, KY to the late Robert E. and LaRue Richardson. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Slaton; and brother, Bobby Richardson.Hazel is survived by her daughter, Connie Hildebrand (Jerry); grandchildren: Julie,...
Dona Faye (Behymer) Kinser
Mar 7, 2023
Dona Faye Kinser, age 61, of Dayton, OH passed away on March 7, 2023. Dona was born in Dayton, OH on December 23,1961. She was the daughter of Robert and Jeanette (Silven) Behymer. Dona was a 1980 graduate of Fairmont West High School. While in high school and after her graduation, Dona worked in the printing business. She would later...
Kristen Ann Smith
Mar 7, 2023
Kristen Ann "Kris" Smith, age 66, of Dayton, formerly of Washington Court House, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton, surrounded by loved ones, on March 7, 2023.Kris was born in Washington Court House, Ohio, on December 13, 1956, to Russell and Mary Ann Smith.She was preceded in death by her father, Russel Smith; her dog, Max; grandparents, Wesley and...
Pauline D. Baldwin
Mar 7, 2023
Pauline D. Baldwin, age 96, of Dayton, passed away on March 7, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1927 to the late James and Alka Davis.She retired from Dayton State Hospital after she made a career in nursing care. She was a life long member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Dayton. Her love and presence will be greatly missed.In...
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