Obituaries
Linda Stitt
Sep 19, 2023
Linda Stitt, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1949 in Dayton, OH.She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and Louis Dudas.She is survived by her son, Thad Stitt; her granddaughter, Taylor Maner; her great-grandchildren, Kayden, Eli and Ava; her brothers, Nicholas (Deborah) Dudas and Steven (Micki) Dudas; her...
Dorothea Bankston Stone
Sep 19, 2023
Dorothea Bankston Stone, lovingly known as "50", age 60, of Dayton, passed away on September 19, 2023.She worked as a nurse's aid for many years. She was kind-hearted and enjoyed taking care of people. The only daughter out of 8 children, she was strong-willed and a force of nature. She was also a daddy's girl. Her bright and caring spirit...
Andrew Richard Brown
Sep 19, 2023
Andrew Richard Brown, age 37, passed away on September 19, 2023. He was born in Dayton on June 25, 1986 to the late Richard and Wanda Brown. Andy is survived by his wife Ashley who he spent 23 years of his life with; children: Kimberly, Kaitlyn, and John; and many other family and friends. Andy was a hard worker, had...
Norma Jean Shade
Sep 18, 2023
Norma Jean Shade, age 64, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 18, 2023. She was born on March 1, 1959 to the late Donald and Margaret Woodward. Norma is survived by her sons: David (Robin) Hale and Walter (Natalie) Shade Jr; grandchildren: David Hale Jr and Rachel Hale; and many other family and friends. Please check back soon for...
Garry Lee Redick
Sep 18, 2023
Garry Lee Redick, age 70, of Huber Heights, passed away September 18, 2023. He was born August 9, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Donald and Kathleen Redick. In addition to his parents, Garry was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law: Donna and Ronnie Newton; brother, Dale Redick; and father-in-law and mother-in-law: Frederick and Joan Wisebaker.Garry is...
Judy Gayle Reed
Sep 18, 2023
Judy Gayle Reed, age 72 of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born July 16, 1951 in Rome, Georgia the daughter of the late Robert and Audrey Mellon. Judy had a career as a Nanny for over 30 years, 20 of those years she worked for the Smith family who she loved and saw as an extension...
Edgar A. Givens
Sep 17, 2023
Edgar A. Givens, age 78, of Vandalia, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Edgar was born in Brooklyn, MD on August 29, 1945 to the late Edgar & Virginia "Fern" Givens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Judy Givens; granddaughter, Paige Patrick; brother, Morris Givens; and sister, Lila Marsden....
Mary E. Sims
Sep 17, 2023
Mary E. Sims, age 90, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023. Mary was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on November 9, 1932, the daughter of Elwood and Elma (Siewert) Carr, along with her brother Elwood Carr, who preceded her in death. Mary was married to her loving devoted husband Robert (Bob) for 68 years until...
Francis Edward O'Halloran Ii
Sep 17, 2023
Francis "Frank" Edward O'Halloran II, 82, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023. Loving husband of Dee O'Halloran for 47 years. Cherished father of Theresa (Terry) O'Halloran-Key, Alicia (Rich) Norton, Edward (Michelle) O'Halloran, Bruce Long, Carla Long, Dave (Brooke) Long and Ryan O'Halloran, beloved step-son of Marie Pie, adored grandfather of Erica, Missy, Eddie, Evan, Tanner, Aiden, Colin, Leilani and...
Carl Douglas Benson
Sep 17, 2023
Carl Douglas Benson, age 61, of Dayton passed away on September 17, 2023. He was born in Middletown on March 10, 1962 to the late Lonzo and Tommie Benson. In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa; brothers, Christopher Benson, Carey "CC" Benson; aunt, Luevern Brown and his beloved service dog, Travis. Carl is...
Jack Dozier
Sep 17, 2023
Jackie Ray Dozier, age 60, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born on December 29, 1962 in Dayton, OH.He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Jack Dozier and his granddaughter, Brooklyn Dozier.He is survived by Teri Dozier, his daughter, Jessica Dozier; his grandchildren, Austin Gibbs, Daisy Gibbs, Kayla Jones and Jack Dozier-Jones; his great-grandson,...
Gertrude Bradley "Trudy"
Sep 17, 2023
Gertrude Bradley, age 100, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on September 17, 2023. Gertrude was born in Homer, Louisiana on September 11, 1923, to the late Drew Smith and Hattie Wafer Smith. Gertrude gave her life to Christ at an early age and attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years. She made sure that her children were heavily...
Candyce Lynn Elstun
Sep 16, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Candyce L. Rock-Elstun. Candyce passed away on September 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and ex-husbands. She is survived by her daughters Paula Martin and Sarah Jackson, son in law William Martin and extended family member Michael Rice. She is also survived by various...
James Lawrence Autio
Sep 16, 2023
James "Jimmy" Lawrence Autio, 54, passed away peacefully in his home on September 16, 2023. He was born on May 7th, 1969 in Chicago, IL. Cherished father of Bridgett Nicole Autio, (Brian Neiford), and adored grandfather of Jordan Michael Hess and Jonathan Lawrence Hess. He is also survived by his siblings, Patricia Autio (Brad Richardson), Nancy Taguacta, Gerald Taguacta II,...
Richard Trammell
Sep 16, 2023
Richard Trammell, 84, gained his wings peacefully with his family at his bedside on September 16, 2023. Richard was born in Grantville, GA to the late Tommie Smith and Walter Trammell Sr.His family journeyed to Dayton in the mid 50s and he graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1957. Upon graduation, he enlisted into the Army in the 82nd Airborne...
Herbert Lee Thomas
Sep 16, 2023
Herbert Lee Thomas, age 88 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, after a brief illness. Herbert was the youngest born to William L. Thomas and Lela Belle Thomas on February 10, 1935, in Lewisville Arkansas. In 1941, Herbert's family migrated to Richmond, California. In 1954 Herbert graduated from Richmond High School. Herbert joined the United States...
James Mark Huffman "Jim"
Sep 16, 2023
James Mark Huffman, "Jim," passed away on September 16, 2023 after a brief illness.He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lorrie; daughter, Kristina (Grant) Georgic; sons, Kevin, Kyle, Kurt; grandsons, Walter and Vincent; siblings, Candace (Tom) Madden, Hollace (Tom) Lilly and John (Lisa); mother-in-law, Arlene Barry; brother-in-law, Mark (Barb) Barry; along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and...
Marie S. Crothers
Sep 16, 2023
Marie S. Sonohara Crothers, 99, passed away on September 16, 2023. She was born in Takasaki, Japan on September 26, 1923. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Eugene in 2010. She is survived by her eight children, Barbara (Ronald) McCague, Carol (Henry) Brockman, Donna Abney, Eva (Richard) Woeste, Robert (Sue) Crothers, John (Rita) Crothers, Anna Crothers, Mary Ann...
Ronald Rismiller "Pops"
Sep 16, 2023
Ronald Rismiller, 83, of Dayton passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023. He was born September 17, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, to Bill and Francis Rismiller (Cremer). He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Vivian Lou Rismiller.Ron is survived by his devoted son David Rismiller (Robin); his grandchildren, Emma Rismiller, CJ Rismiller, Charlie Areddy and...
David Hernandez
Sep 16, 2023
Rev. David Hernandez was born in Falfurrias, Texas, on August 1, 1938. He is preceded in death by his Father, Rev. Jose' Angel Hernandez; Mother, Guadalupe Grimaldo Hernandez; Son, Roy Hernandez; Brother, Daniel Hernandez; Sisters, Elizabeth Gonzalez and Virginia Daniels.He is survived by his wife, Rosaura; Sons, Lynn Hernandez and Andrew (Tiffany) Hernandez; Daughters; Lynda Hernandez (Kevin McCarthy) and Angie...
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