Obituaries
Ray S. Perkins Sr.
Jan 8, 2024
Ray S. Perkins Sr., age 80, of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born November 26, 1943 in Richmond, KY to the late Burton & Beulah Perkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Perkins. Ray will be missed by his wife, Rosalee Perkins; children of Patricia...
Howard T."Bud" Clagg Jr.
Jan 8, 2024
Howard T. "Bud" Clagg Jr., age 80, of Medway, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 8, 2024. Bud was born in Dayton on July 27, 1943. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard T. Clagg Sr. and sister, Judith Rich. Bud is survived by his three children, Jeff Clagg, Stacy Clagg (Lisa Heimrick) and Shawn Clagg;...
James Relner Grimes Jr.
Jan 7, 2024
James Relner Grimes Jr. departed his life on January 7, 2024. He is preceded in death by: his wife, Edwina Grimes, his daughter Brenda Allen, his parents and Grimes' brothers - John Griffin, Harold Dillon, Dewey Arthur, Ray Forrest, and Albert Burnette; sisters, LaVera Henry Brown and Doris Ann Johnson; brother-in-Law, William M. Johnson; grandparents, Albert J. and Lula Merriweather,...
Carol Anne Gaeke
Jan 7, 2024
Carol Anne Gaeke, age 82, of Beavercreek , passed away on January 7, 2024. She was born on December 24, 1941, the daughter of the late Wesley and Eleanor Barfoot. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, William "Bill" Gaeke.Carol is survived by her loving sons, Delbert Corn, Jr. and Chris (Caitlin Gillespie) Corn; grandchildren, David...
David Keith Duhl Jr.
Jan 7, 2024
David Keith Duhl, age 41, of Bellbrook, passed away January 7, 2024. David was born in Tawas City, Michigan on August 28, 1982 to the late David and Robin Duhl. David is preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents, Walter and Arlene Duhl; and his maternal grandmother, Betty Frederick.He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Belinda...
Barbara K. Couch
Jan 7, 2024
Barbara K. Couch, age 74 of Dayton, passed away January 7, 2024 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 18, 1949 in Dayton to the late Woodson and Nancy Ann (Jones) Sandlin. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Tensley Couch; niece, Kimberly Sandlin and brother-in-law, Logan Couch.She is survived by her...
John Clayton Harrison
Jan 6, 2024
Our dad, John Clayton "Jack" Harrison, passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 90 years old. Jack was born in Henderson, North Carolina, on May 23, 1933, to the late John and Virginia Harrison. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Ginger Harrison. Jack is survived by his daughters, Lee Anne (Jay) Stookey, Lesli...
Carolyn Lee Ratliff
Jan 6, 2024
Carolyn Lee Ratliff, age 89 of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was born September 11, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Raymond and Bernice Ryan.Carolyn enjoyed playing BINGO with her girlfriends. In her younger years, she loved to play golf, go bowling, and attend car shows with her husband, Rollin,...
Wade Davis
Jan 6, 2024
Wade Davis, age 76, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born in Dayton on December 8, 1947 to the late Merten and Virginia Davis. Wade is survived by his wife of 47 years, Liz Davis; cousin, Linda (Roger) Klingman; and many friends. Wade was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School and attended Sinclair College....
Ollie Marie Marlow
Jan 6, 2024
Ollie Marie Marlow, age 92, of Riverside, Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1931 in Smokey Junction, TN to the late Levi and Pauline Massengale. In addition to her parents, Ollie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Marlow; three sons: Danny, Gary, and Herbert; and significant other, Donald Walling. Ollie is...
James W. Kimmerly Sr.
Jan 6, 2024
James W. Kimmerly Sr., known to many as "Little Jimmy", age 100, of Manchester, Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1923 to the late Samuel and Perlina Kimmerly.He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II, and he was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was a member of...
Kenneth E. Zimmer
Jan 6, 2024
Kenneth E. Zimmer "Oldtimer", age 88 of Zanesfield, OH, passed away January 6, 2024. He was born December 20, 1935 in Dayton, OH to the late Clarence and Regina (Stammen) Zimmer. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Sue O. Zimmer; his sons, Mark and Michael Zimmer. He is survived by his daughter, Tammie...
Myrtle Bond
Jan 6, 2024
Myrtle Hellard Langdon Bond, age 101, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, January 6th, 2024. She was born May 31, 1922 in Jackson County, KY to the late Bradley and Betty Hellard. She was preceded in death by her first husband Isaac Langdon, second husband Robert Bond, daughter and son-in-law Kay and Aaron Couch, grandchildren Danny Couch, Christina Stanley, Bradley Langdon,...
James C. Opicka
Jan 5, 2024
James Opicka, age 92, of Dayton passed away on January 5, 2024 at Vienna Springs in Miamisburg, Ohio. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 9, 1931 to the late Alois Opicka and Ruth Bowman.James is survived by his four children: Kathleen Barden of Fairfax, Virginia, Lizbeth Roman of Manassas, Virginia, Eric Opicka of Beavercreek, Ohio and Sallie Opicka...
John William Fudge Iv
Jan 5, 2024
John William Fudge, IV (51) of Yellow Springs, OH died of health complications on January 5, 2024.He was born in Xenia, OH on January 4, 1973 to John W. Fudge and Paula J. Fudge (Shidaker). John graduated from Xenia High School and then worked in landscaping in Yellow Springs for many community members and local businesses. John was preceded in...
Linda G. Lewis
Jan 5, 2024
Linda G. Lewis, age 69, of Dayton passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born on September 17, 1954 to the late Jesse and Imogene Miller. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Ike Lewis; daughters, Jessica Lewis, Andrea Lewis; siblings, Dorothy Gentry, Margaret Tandy, James Miller and Rene Miller.Linda is survived by...
Carolyn Sue Breining
Jan 5, 2024
Carolyn Sue Breining, age 78, of Beavercreek, went home to Heaven on January 5, 2024. She graduated from Franklin High School, class of 1963 and later earned an Associate's Degree from Miami Jacobs College in 1965. She retired from Lexis Nexis after working there for several years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Bob, and they were able to visit...
Kyle Howard Puckett
Jan 5, 2024
Kyle Howard Puckett, age 42 of Crestview Hills, Kentucky, formerly Miamisburg, Ohio passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. He was born March 23, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio.Kyle graduated from Miamisburg High School Class of 1999. Following high school, he went to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. Kyle also attended Sinclair Community College and continued his education...
Betty Lou Carney
Jan 5, 2024
Betty Lou Carney (Bishop), age 85, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on January 5, 2024, at home after a day of doing everything she enjoyed. Betty grew up in Springfield, Ohio, and attended college at Wittenburg University and Ohio State University to become an amazing educator. She taught multiple subjects in high schools, night schools and college. Betty retired from...
Karen Marie Hudson
Jan 5, 2024
Karen Marie Hudson, 67, of Dayton Ohio passed away January 5, 2024, peacefully at the Hospice of Dayton.Karen was born on February 6, 1956, in Cincinnati Ohio, to Donald Richard Hudson and Maxine Gillespie Hudson, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a Child of our Most High God. Karen retired after 27 years of service as an...
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