Obituaries
Edward Stephens
Jan 2, 2023
Edward "Scott" Stephens, age 50, of Xenia, passed away on January 2, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton with his loving family by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on August 26, 1972, the son of Francis and Margaret Stephens. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward F. & Sarah Jane (Foster) Kerns and Elmer "Bun" &...
Saundra L. Zapatony
Jan 2, 2023
Saundra L. Zapatony, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born in Readville, MA on February 25, 1949 to the late Talmadge & Julia Stephens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, William Fisher. Saundra is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Joseph M. Zapatony Jr.;...
Shirley Ann Humerick
Jan 2, 2023
Shirley Ann Humerick, age 86 of Kettering, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 8, 1936 in Gettysburg, Ohio.She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Alma Prather; two sisters, Marilyn Coffing and Dorothy Cromer; and brother, Gene Harshman.Shirley is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years,...
Gerald Louis Kelly "Jerry"
Jan 2, 2023
Gerald Louis Kelly, "Jerry," age 69 of Waynesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 31, 1953 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of the late Marvin and Dorothy Kelly.Jerry graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in Wisconsin in 1971. Upon graduating high school, he went to work for...
Matthew Smith
Jan 1, 2023
Matthew "Phewbert" Smith, age 48, of Northridge, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Matthew was born in Wabash, IN on October 8, 1974. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby "Hobo" Smith; step-father, Robert "Tinker" Ritenour; and step-sister, Melissa Ritenour. Matthew is survived by his daughter, Alicia Smith; mother, Sherry Ritenour; siblings, Betsy "Beth" (Chris) Kleber, Amanda...
Zula F. Shields
Jan 1, 2023
Zula F. Shields, age 80, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Zula was born in Lee County, KY on December 7, 1942 to the late Frank & Elsie Spencer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Porter Shields. Following Zula's death, her son, Rodney Shields passed away on Monday, January 2,...
Jeanette Lucille Sexton-Britt
Jan 1, 2023
Jeanette Lucille Sexton-Britt, age 59, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Jeanette was born in Dayton on May 8, 1963. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter R. Sexton; sister-in-law, Tessie Louise Marks; and brother-in-law, Michael L. Jennings. Jeanette is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Sylvester Britt;...
Barbara Jean Fisher
Jan 1, 2023
Barbara Jean "Barb" Fisher, age 63, of Dayton, passed away on January 1, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 13, 1959, the daughter of the late Jerome H. Daley, Phyllis J. (Sheehan) Fisher and Robert B. Fisher. She was preceded in death by her parents; her dear son, Christopher A. Fisher; and granddaughters, Savannah C. Fisher and...
Sean J. Joyce
Jan 1, 2023
Sean J. Joyce, age 56, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Sean was born in Dayton on February 17, 1966 to the late Charles & Shirley Joyce. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, James Gilley. He is survived by his siblings, Charles (Mary) Joyce, Kerry...
David L. Mcclaskey
Jan 1, 2023
David L. McClaskey, age 82 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on April 24, 1940 in Lawrenceville, IL to the late Leo and Anna (nee: Plough) McClaskey.He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sharon McClaskey; his five sisters, Jean Henschen, LaDonna Pinkstaff, Lela Seed-Duckworth, Emma Lou Gardner...
Edward Steven Hinkle
Jan 1, 2023
Edward "Eddie" Steven Hinkle, age 68, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on January 1, 2023. He was born on January 18, 1954 to the late Edward and Mary Hinkle. Eddie is survived by his wife of 48 years Kimberly Hinkle; daughter Ashley Hinkle; brother John Hinkle, and numerous other family and friends. Eddie was an employee for the City of...
Wilburn Blair
Dec 31, 2022
Wilburn "Gene" Blair, age 82, of Huber Heights, passed away December 31, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Sandra Blair; son, Bobby; brother, Dave; cousin, John Richards; niece, Jodee Smith; and brother-in-law & sister-in-law, whom he was very close to: Barry and Barbara Duncan. A special thanks to his friend, Steve Harlow, who was there...
Elenor R. Evans
Dec 31, 2022
Evans, Elenor R., age 90, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at The Wellington of Dayton. Elenor was born September 23, 1932 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Raymond and Alberta (Rose) Jackson. She was a longtime member of Dorothy Lane American Baptist Church. Elenor retired from Franciscan Medical Center in 1997 after 25 years of service. In...
Marie R. Aldrich
Dec 31, 2022
Marie R. Aldrich , age 74, of Dayton, passed away on December 31, 2022. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 7, 1948, the daughter of the late Logan and Delores (Stubman) Humphrey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 43 years, George L. Aldrich, Sr.; and her sister, Helen Reed.Marie is survived by...
Cody "Cj" Storms
Dec 31, 2022
Cody "CJ" Storms, age 28, of Northridge, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2022. CJ was born on November 21, 1994. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeremy Risner; grandmother, Mazie "Betty" Storms and grandfather, Gary Storms. CJ is survived by his parents, Keith & Barb Storms; brother, Jaden Barefoot; nephews, Gavin and...
Jessica Brown
Dec 30, 2022
Jessica E. Brown, 48, of Bellbrook, Ohio, was called home Friday, December 30th, 2022. She was born on Tuesday, September 17th, 1974 in Norfolk, Virginia to her parents, Diane and Gary Hutchison. As a child, Jessie loved cats, going to the park, chocolate milk, creek walking, and Kenny Rogers. Jessie graduated from the Greene County Career Center and had recently...
Roger Alan Huckaby
Dec 30, 2022
I started reading the generic, software generated obituary for Roger Huckaby, my father -- and knew instantly that he would hate it. It is impossible to get any sense of the man from a brief synopsis of his life and progeny, and a man of his presence deserves a tribute that gives at least the smallest sense of him.It has...
Robert Henry George
Dec 30, 2022
Robert H. George 87 of Beavercreek passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 30th in Dayton. He was born June 26, 1935 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to the late Henry George and Alice George (Blood). Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.Robert graduated from The University of Arkansas with a mechanical engineering degree. He served...
Lottie E. Wilcox
Dec 30, 2022
Lottie E. Wilcox, age 104 of Centerville, OH, passed away December 30, 2022. She was born May 27, 1918, the first daughter of the late Leslie W. Hicks and Margaret F. Hicks of Central City, KY. Lottie was a Christian and life-long member of the Far Hills Baptist Church in Kettering, OH. She retired in 1981 from the Monsanto Mound...
Willa Jo Bailey
Dec 30, 2022
Willa Jo Bailey, age 86, of Fairborn, passed away on December 30, 2022. She was born on October 5, 1936 to the late Elmer and Grace Spencer.She enjoyed going to garage sales to haggle for deals. She loved working in her garden and taking care of her plants. She will be greatly missed.In addition to her parents, Willa was preceded...
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