Obituaries
Ronald Wilson Houdeshell
Apr 6, 2023
Ronald Wilson Houdeshell, age 72, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on April 6, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1950 to the late Donovan Houdeshell Sr. and Phyllis (Houdeshell) Cheadle. Ron graduated from Arcanum High School in 1968 and had a bachelor's degree in business administration at Wright State University. For most of his career he sold and leased...
Phoenix Alan Hill
Apr 6, 2023
Phoenix Alan Hill, beloved son, brother, grandson and nephew, was suddenly called home to be with God on April 6, 2023 at the tender age of 3 months. Though he was only with us for a short while, he left footprints in our hearts. He had a huge smile that lit up the world. Phoenix was greatly loved, and his...
Karen J. Bullman
Apr 6, 2023
Karen J. Bullman, age 69, of Riverside, went hom to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2023. She was born on June 11, 1953 to the late Janie and William J. Beilharz II. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Marvin T. Bullman, and their infant son.Karen will be remembered by...
Christine L. Noland
Apr 6, 2023
Christine Lewis Noland, age 83 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Dayton V.A. Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1939 in Blakely, Georgia the daughter of the late David and Helen Lewis.Christine was a Special Education Teacher for 25 plus years in the Dayton Public School System. She loved teaching (and her students), reading and was...
Tammy Angela Gibson
Apr 6, 2023
Tammy Angela Gibson, 46, passed away on April 6, 2023. Loving mother of Megan (Tyler Bonner) Gibson, Dylon Houtz and Gary Lee Houtz III and adored sister of Debbie Buzard and David Brown. Tammy is also survived by many nieces nephews and cousins.Tammy was preceded in death by her parents Margaret Mitchem and Joe Brown, and brother Joe Brown Jr.Public...
Elvia Poe
Apr 6, 2023
Elvia Poe, age 88 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023. She was born May 1, 1934 in Manchester, Kentucky the late daughter of Henry and Annalee Smith.Elvia was an avid gardener who grew anything from vegetables for cooking and canning to flowers. She liked to sew and made curtains, clothes and bed spreads for her family. Elvia was...
Jacqueline Louise Biddle
Apr 6, 2023
Jacqueline Louise Biddle "Nana", age 73 of Clearcreek Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 2, 1950 in Marietta, Ohio.She is preceded in death by father, Jospeh Gildow and beloved son, David who passed on May 23, 1975. David was laid to rest in Arlington, Texas. Jacqueline is survived by her...
Loma Marie Ernst
Apr 6, 2023
Loma Marie Ernst, 85, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023. Loving mother of Erick Ernst, adored mother in law of Debbie Ernst, cherished grandmother of Ricky Ernst Jr. and dear sister of Jane Stamper. She is also survived by her dog that she adored Miley. Loma was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Arthur Ernst, son...
Eddie Louise Franklin
Apr 6, 2023
Eddie Louise "Lulu" Franklin, age 79, of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2023. Lulu will be surly but sadly missed. Lulu will be remembered as a very great spades player and for her wonderful sense of humor. Lulu was preceded in death by her mother Louise Hall; father, William Hall; sister, Marry Hall;...
Berneta Jane Shanks
Apr 5, 2023
Berneta "Janie" Shanks, born on October 19, 1959, passed away in the care of Hospice and family on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Dorothy Shanks; her baby sister, Katrina Shanks; and spouse, Rodney Shaw. She is survived by her sister, Julia Long from Xenia,...
Audrey L. Mackenzie
Apr 5, 2023
MacKenzie, AudreyAudrey L. MacKenzie, 68 of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023, surrounded by friends and family. Audrey was born on October 16, 1954 to Sam and Rosalle Goldstein in Chicago, Illinois. Audrey will be greatly missed by her two sons, Christopher (wife Cassia) and David (wife Kandice), brothers, Mark (wife Lisa) and Alan, granddaughters, Isabella and...
Donald Ray Baker
Apr 5, 2023
Donald Ray Baker, age 82, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on April 5, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1940 to the late Arthur and Dolly Baker.Donald is survived by his wife of 15 years, Ann Baker; children: William Thomas Baker and Tina May Baker; brother, Bill Baker; and many other family and friends. Donald attended Set Free Ministries...
Ed Blankenship
Apr 5, 2023
Ed Blankenship, age 65 of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born June 11, 1957 in Fort Ord, California the son of Charlie and the late Doris Jean Blankenship.Ed is survived by his wife Betsy (Marsh) of 35 years; son, Taylor (Molly); two daughters, Allie (Chris) and Emmie (Tyler); grandchildren, Noah, Finn, Ripley and Anna; and sisters,...
Charles "Chuck" Peitz
Apr 5, 2023
Charles "Chuck" Peitz, age 64 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born on December 30, 1958 in Dayton, OH to the late Charlene and James Peitz.Chuck is survived by his siblings, Terri Johnson, Jamie (Paul) Jamerson, Mike (Cheryl) Peitz and Linda (Tom) Holland; his nieces and nephews, Crystal, Camille, Kellie, Mike, Zach, Marlene, Jacob, April, Jason...
Lori Lewis Gentry
Apr 5, 2023
Lori Lewis Gentry was a flip-flop-wearing, Bugle dip-making, bright-haired, blue-eyed bringer of joy. She made it her mission to celebrate the big moments and milestones in the lives of her friends and family, and no one did it better. Now, we celebrate her life and the love and happiness she brought to our world. Lori left us at age 64...
Sarah Leeanne Burroughs
Apr 5, 2023
Sarah LeeAnne Burroughs, 42, of West Carrollton, Ohio, passed away on April 5, 2023. She was born on June 15, 1980 to Joseph DePew and Sheryl Morgan at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Sarah was preceded in death by grandmother Patricia Britton; grandparents James and Maxine DePew; mother-in-law and father-in-law Michael and Linda Burroughs. Sarah is survived by her husband...
Richard Lee Markland
Apr 5, 2023
Richard Lee Markland, age 91, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on April 5, 2023. He was born in Covington, Ohio on April 2, 1932 to the late Jonathan and Vada Markland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers Doran Wayne Markland, and Robert Lemuel Markland; and children Christal Lynn Markland and Clifford Barry...
William Luther Mcghee
Apr 4, 2023
William Luther McGhee age 58 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday April 4, 2023 at home. He was born February 16, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio. Survived by his brother James McGhee, and sisters Cathy McGhee and Novalee McGhee, 5 nieces and 6 nephews, ex wife Rita McGhee and step daughter Candice Stewart. He was preceded in death by his...
Gregory Gibson
Apr 4, 2023
Gregory Gibson, "Greg," age 66 of Englewood, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born November 22, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio.Greg worked at Delphi for 10 years and was most recently employed with Beau Townsend Nissan where he built great relationships with his coworkers and truly enjoyed his job. He enjoyed fishing, being...
James "Nick" Simpson
Apr 4, 2023
James "Nick" Simpson, age 91, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Nick was born in Stearns, KY on May 31, 1931 to the late James & Lena Simpson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first beloved wife of 61 years, Edra M. Simpson; son, Nicholas D....
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