Obituaries
Lawrence P. Gray Jr.
Dec 6, 2025
Lawrence “Sonny” Gray passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at the age of 88. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Sue, whom he spoke of every day since her passing more than 20 years ago.
Sonny was born in Dayton, Ohio. He attended Holy Family and graduated from Chaminade High School. He built a long career as a...
Kevin Dale Daniels
Dec 6, 2025
Kevin Dale Daniels, born on December 20, 1956, in Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on December 6, 2025, in Beavercreek, Ohio. He leaves behind a legacy marked by kindness and humility, having treated everyone he encountered with respect and warmth. With over two decades of dedicated service, Kevin worked at Production Control Units, Inc. in Moraine, from which he ultimately retired.
A...
Russell L. Young Jr.
Dec 6, 2025
Russell L. Young Jr., affectionately known to many as Rusty, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on January 30, 1978, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, he grew to be a remarkable individual whose kindness and generosity left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Russell graduated from Centerville High School...
Dale A. Byrne
Dec 6, 2025
Dale A. Byrne, age 73, of Englewood, passed away December 6, 2025. He was born August 14, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Bob and Dorothy Byrne. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his sister, Daisy Byrne and granddaughter, Amber.
Dale is survived by his wife for 22 years, Joy Byrne; children, Stacey and Otis...
Kenneth R. Cox Sr.
Dec 6, 2025
Kenneth R. Cox Sr., a cherished member of his family and community, passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on September 26, 1943, Kenneth led a life marked by dedication, love, and passion.
A proud veteran, Kenneth served in the Ohio National Guard, embodying a spirit of service that extended beyond his military duties. He spent...
Juanita "Skeeter" Lee Murray
Dec 6, 2025
Juanita "Skeeter" Lee Murray, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, in her hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Born on July 26, 1964, to Fay Cannon and her stepfather Milton "Fergie" Ferguson, Juanita's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with laughter, love, and cherished memories.
For 36 years, she dedicated herself to her role as a...
Donnie Isaac
Dec 6, 2025
Donnie Isaac, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on February 28, 1955, in Fairborn, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Edward and Annie Isaac, who preceded him in death.
Donnie's career was dedicated to service, having worked for Globe Motors and Liberty High School, before retiring from...
Cheryl Ann Holtz
Dec 6, 2025
Cheryl Ann Holtz, 66, of Beavercreek, OH, passed away peacefully at Trinity of Fairborn, on December 6, 2025. Cheryl was a proud, military veteran who dedicated over forty years of her life to serving her country both in the Air Force, retiring after twenty years as a Master Sergeant, as well as 20 additional years in the civil service where...
Donald Leroy Brown
Dec 5, 2025
Donald Leroy Brown, age 79, of Xenia, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Springfield Medical Center, surrounded by the legacy of a life well lived and deeply loved. Donald was born on June 28, 1946, in Xenia, Ohio, the beloved son of Harold Brown and Laura (Anderson) Brown. A lifelong member of the Xenia community, Donald’s...
Dallas Moon III
Dec 5, 2025
Dallas Moon III, age 67, born January 11, 1958 to Dorothy and Dallas Moon Jr. in Dayton, Ohio.
He graduated from Patterson High School. Dallas then went on to serve 16 years in the United States Army. He earned a Degree in Business. Dallas was a loyal member of Post 328. He worked many capacities-his favorite job was working on cars.
Dallas...
Linda Sue Cox
Dec 5, 2025
Linda Sue Cox, age 80, of Dayton, Ohio, was born on May 25, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who passed away peacefully with her family at her side on December 5, 2025.
After graduating Belmont High School, Class of 1963, Linda shared 61 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jerry. Together,...
Richard L. Jordan Jr.
Dec 5, 2025
Richard L. Jordan Jr., age 73, passed away on December 5, 2025, at his home in Moraine, Ohio,
surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on April 3, 1952, in LaFollette, Tennessee.
Richard never met a stranger. He was a proud member of the Wolf Creek Gun and Rod Club. He loved
the freedom and excitement of riding his Harley around town with...
Greg E. Harvey
Dec 5, 2025
Greg E. Harvey passed away at age 79 on December 5, 2025 at the Hospice of Dayton facility in Middletown, Ohio.
He was born on December 12, 1945 in Urbana Township, Ohio, the son of Gilbert and Irene Harvey.
Greg is survived by his grateful wife of 53 years, Nancy, sister-in-law Mary (Jeff) Morgan, brother-in-law Joseph DeBrosse, his niece, Stephanie (Jason) Tharp,...
Steve John Ruschau
Dec 5, 2025
Steve John Ruschau, fondly known to many as Rudy, was born on June 26, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who left an indelible mark on the lives he touched. Steve passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on December 5, 2025, at the age of 73.
A graduate of Chaminade High School,...
Poccosa McKinney
Dec 5, 2025
Poccosa McKinney, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on September 5, 1968, Poccosa was known for his kind and generous spirit, as well as his infectious smile that could light up any room. A lifelong resident of the community, he attended Belmont High School, where he began...
John P. Watts
Dec 5, 2025
John P. Watts, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on October 7, 1946, John dedicated many years of his life to General Motors before retiring, where he was a proud member of the Local 755 Union.
Known for his dry sense of humor, John had a unique ability to bring a smile...
Susan Annetta Woolum
Dec 5, 2025
Susan Annetta Woolum, affectionately known as Nana, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on February 28, 1948, in Louisville, Kentucky, she lived a vibrant life full of love, laughter, and wonderful memories that will forever remain cherished by her family and friends.
Susan was a force of nature. She had a personality that was larger than...
Mildred P. Hudson
Dec 5, 2025
Mildred Patricia Hudson, affectionately known as Millie, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 17, 1929, in Dayton, Ohio, Millie illuminated the lives of all who knew her with her warm and outgoing personality.
As a devoted homemaker, wife, and mother, Millie dedicated her life to nurturing her family. She graduated...
Vanessa Sue Seay
Dec 4, 2025
Vanessa Sue Seay, age 70, of Dayton, Ohio, on Thursday December 4, 2025 at 9:30 pm she ran into the arms of Jesus surrounded by the love of her family.
Born to the late Donald E. Drexler and Lois A. (Thompson) Drexler, Vanessa grew up in Dayton and graduated from Belmont High School, Class of 1973. Her first job was at...
Mike Kelly
Dec 4, 2025
David Michael "Mike" Kelly, age 66, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born on July 28, 1959 in Xenia, (Greene County) Ohio, the son of the late David and Georgia (Powers) Kelly.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy.
Michael is survived by his longtime partner, Kathryn;...
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