Obituaries
Fanny Marie Merritt
Nov 18, 2022
Fanny (Charles) Merritt, age 76, of Xenia, OH, passed away on November 18, 2022. She was born on December 5, 1945, in Williamson, WV, to Ralph and Oma Charles. After high school, Fanny attended Tennessee Temple where she pursued a degree in music with the dream of being a church pianist. While at Tennessee Temple, she met her husband, Fred...
James Houston
Nov 18, 2022
James Ronnie Houston, age 76, of Xenia, passed away on November 18, 2022. He was born in Letcher County, Kentucky, on September 10, 1946, the son of the late Denton and Sophia Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Sonny Houston.Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Belinda Houston; daughter, Kimberly Wright...
Vicky Lynn Hale
Nov 18, 2022
Vicky Lynn Hale, age 60 of Fairborn, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at home. She was born April 20, 1962 in Xenia, Ohio the daughter of Roger and Dollie Lewis.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant brother.Vicky is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Jackie; three daughters, Heather (Dan) Hutchins, Jaclyn...
Jeffrey Alan Jones
Nov 18, 2022
Jeffrey (Jeff) Jones, age 57, of Dayton, Ohio passed away in his home on Friday, November 18th, 2022. Jeff was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 21st, 1965 to Marjorie (West) Jones and the late Elbert Jones Jr. Jeff was a big fan of football and enjoyed watching the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals. Jeff also enjoyed working...
Sara Elizabeth Hilgeford
Nov 18, 2022
Sara Elizabeth Hilgeford, age 40 of Dayton, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. She was born June 18, 1982 in Kettering, Ohio the daughter of James and Debra Hilgeford.Sara attended St. Anthony's Elementary as a child and Carroll High School in her later years. She enjoyed her time...
Kenneth Cherry
Nov 18, 2022
Kenneth Holland Cherry, age 87, died Friday afternoon November 18, 2022. He had been in Hospice care in Centerville, Ohio. Ken was director emeritus of the University Press of Kentucky. He served in United States Army intelligence in Korea. He is survived by Sylvia Salem, his wife of 50 years, and his beloved children, Anne Keeton of Kettering, and Scott...
George Robert Stubblefield "Bob"
Nov 18, 2022
George Robert Stubblefield, "Bob," age 88 of Centerville, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital South. He was born October 10, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Howard and Mary Olive Stubblefield.Bob graduated from Northridge High School Class of 1953. He is also a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the...
Robert Richard Free
Nov 17, 2022
Robert "Robbie" Richard Free, age 38, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on November 17, 2022 at his residence. He was born August 22, 1984 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, the son of Richard Lee Free and Sharon Kaye Scott. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Kaye Scott. Robbie is survived by his wife, Jenna Leigh Free; three children, Kaye...
Michele Marie Banford
Nov 17, 2022
Michele M. Banford "Shelley", Age 55 of Dayton, passed away on November 17, 2022. Shelley was born on May 10, 1967 to Dale Banford and Nancy Burton nee' Flanders. Shelley is survived by her children, Daniele Pathenos and Anthony Pathenos, grandchildren, Emma and Caleb, siblings; Tammy Wolfe (Ken), Scott Banford (Laura), Tricia Banford and Matthew Banford, grandmother, Rosella Flanders, and...
Dwaine Leo Fairchild
Nov 17, 2022
Dwaine Leo Fairchild went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2022 at 1:40pm. Dwaine was born on December 16, 1951 to the late Rev. Vernal and Geraldine (Day) Fairchild.Dwaine was a skilled carpenter for over 30 years. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing with his family, teaching Sunday School, listening to blue grass music, and Little Debbie...
Germanero "Gee" Wright
Nov 17, 2022
Germanero "Gee" Wright, age 43, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Gee was born in Dayton on November 7, 1979.He was preceded in death by his father, James McGhee. Gee is survived by his wife, Rachel Dedrick; daughter, Kiana Wright; son, Kenyon Wright; mother, Barbara Wright; brother, Bryant (Shanda) Wright; sister, Jiatti...
Marianne P. Tavella
Nov 17, 2022
Marianne P. Tavella, age 78 of Centerville, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was born September 8, 1944 in Norwalk, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Carol Pia.Marianne was just "Mare" to all that knew and loved her. She devoted her life to her family and friends, brightening the lives of everyone she came in contact...
Peggy Proffit
Nov 17, 2022
Peggy "Ann" Proffit, 72, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022. Loving wife of Randy Proffit for 52 years. Adored mother of Angie Proffit, cherished sister of Nelson (Sharon) McKeever, Rick (Pam) McKeever, Dennis (Bonnie) McKeever, Keith (Joy) McKeever and Laura (Rob) Covert and proud grandmother of her four fur grandbabies Maggie, Alaska, Chole and Drummer. She was preceded in...
Rev. Orvillec. Bartee "Jr."
Nov 17, 2022
Rev. Orville C. Bartee "Jr.", age 85, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2022 just after midnight. He was born on June 4, 1937 in Scioto Furnace, Ohio, the son of the late Orville Sr. & Estella (Crisp) Bartee. On October 21, 1961, he married Jewell "Judy" Hensley, who survives him along with...
Karen Vasko
Nov 17, 2022
Karen Vasko, age 72, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on November 17, 2022. She was born on July 30, 1950 to her late parents Nicholas and Helen. Karen is survived by her daughter Olivia; granddaughter Sophia; and her sister Lori. No formal services will be held. The family hopes those who would like to honor Karen, find a quiet time...
John Ross Grant
Nov 17, 2022
John Ross Grant, 40, passed away peacefully after a hard fought battle with cancer on November 17, 2022. Loving son of Tim and Rachael Grant, cherished brother of Amanda (Josh) Combs and adored uncle of Josh Jr and Kailey. He is also survived by his church family at Cornerstone Baptist Temple.John was preceded in death by his grandparents John L....
Patricia Junker
Nov 17, 2022
Patricia "Tricia" Jean Junker, 56, of Dayton, peacefully passed away on November 17, 2022. She was born March 23, 1966 in Sewickley, PA, to Robert and Jeanne Loedding. Tricia earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from the University of Dayton. During her professional career, she served in various positions at two local television stations. She went on to...
Anthony Edward Ryan
Nov 16, 2022
Anthony Edward Ryan, age 60, passed away at his residence on November 16, 2022.A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Please check back soon for the full obituary.To share a memory of Tony, or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Lewis Dean Brookshire
Nov 16, 2022
We are deeply saddened to announce that Lewis Dean Brookshire, "Dean", passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2022 at Grandview Hospital at the age of 73. He was a loving and devoted father, father-in-law, grandfather, and friend. Dean was born on October 4, 1949 in Springfield, OH to Lewis B.F. Brookshire and Bessie (Ream) Brookshire. He is preceded in death...
Steven Wayne Neal
Nov 16, 2022
Steven Wayne Neal, age 63, of Riverside, passed away on November 16, 2022. He was born on May 24, 1959 to the late Wayne and Jo Neal.He loved music and collecting vinyl records. He was an avid sports fan, no matter what season. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family.In addition to his parents,...
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