Obituaries

Reverend Rickeyl. Groce

Reverend Rickeyl. Groce

Mar 17, 2022

The Reverend Rickey L. Groce was born to Ms. Julia Jewel Groce and Mr. Fred Moon in Talladega, Alabama on February 21, 1953Rick (as he was affectionately known) lived in Talladega, Alabama until age 9 and then relocated to Dayton, Ohio where he was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in 1971.Rick met the love of his life in high...

Leslie Woodrow

Leslie Woodrow

Mar 17, 2022

Leslie "Woody" Woodrow, age 79, of Huber Heights, passed away on March 17, 2022. He was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, on June 8, 1942, the son of the late Darrell and Julia Woodrow.He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Carolyn Woodrow; and his brothers, Darrell Eugene, Marvin Dean and Richard Woodrow. He is survived by his...

Robert Odus Brooks Jr.

Robert Odus Brooks Jr.

Mar 17, 2022

Robert Odus Brooks Jr., age 73 of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022. He was born November 10, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Robert and Marjorie Brooks Sr.Bob worked for General Motors for 32 years. He grew up in Miamisburg and graduated from Miamisburg High School in the class of 1966. He was a member...

Judith Lee Newman

Judith Lee Newman

Mar 16, 2022

Judith Lee Newman, beloved daughter of James and Grace Newman, went to heaven on March 16 and is now with her Savior, Jesus Christ.She is survived by her daughter, Jenni Newman Washington (Drew); grandson, James Cameron Newman; sisters, Barbara J. Beach and Joyce N. Randell; nieces, Melissa Beach (Pam), Elise Randell, Heather Randell, Katie Didier (Doug); and grand nephews and...

Alberto G. Mendez

Alberto G. Mendez

Mar 16, 2022

Alberto G. Mendez, age 74, of Dayton, passed away on March 16, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital. Alberto was born in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico on August 22, 1947. He was the son of Antonio and Soledad (Gonzalez) Mendez. On November 21, 1970, in Mexico City, Alberto married Maria C. Mendez and together they journeyed to the United States...

Wilma L. Coomer

Wilma L. Coomer

Mar 16, 2022

Wilma L. Coomer, age 94, of Fairborn, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Wilma was born in Marion, IN on May 19, 1927 to the late Russell & Nellie Manor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Coomer and sister, Marion Miller. Wilma is survived by her daughters, Carol Stout, Patti (John)...

Patricia Ann Mcdevitt

Patricia Ann Mcdevitt

Mar 16, 2022

Patricia Ann Dragotto McDevitt of Beavercreek died on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the age of 86. She was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey February 9th, 1936 to the late Antonio and Theresa (Merlo) Dragotto, both first generation Sicilian immigrants, and butchers by trade. Patricia graduated from St. Philip and St. James High School June 1955, and received her RN...

Judy Marie Brixey

Judy Marie Brixey

Mar 15, 2022

Judy (Kemper) Brixey, age 77 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born October 28, 1944 in Celina, Ohio, the daughter of the late Melvin and Mary Kemper.Judy is survived by her children, Terry, Tim, and Tina Brixey; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and brother, Michael (Denise) Kemper.Private services will be...

David M. Rodgers

David M. Rodgers

Mar 15, 2022

David M. Rodgers, age 66, of Dayton, passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Dave was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 2, 1955 to the late Malcolm & Allene Rodgers. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Toni Rodgers; children, Michelle (James) Stewart, Tina (Erik) Burton, David (Jennifer)...

Patricia Kellogg

Patricia Kellogg

Mar 15, 2022

Patricia Kellogg, age 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at her residence with her daughter, Lisa, by her side on March 15, 2022 . Patricia was born on August 31,1938 to Thomas and Georgiana (Denoon) Crutchfield. She was married to the late Ray E. Kellogg of Dayton.After graduating from high school, Patricia furthered her education by attending Bowling Green University...

Melva Kathleen Anderkin

Melva Kathleen Anderkin

Mar 15, 2022

Melva Kathleen "Kathy" Anderkin, age 70, of Riverside, passed away on March 15, 2022. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, on November 4, 1951, the daughter of the late Otis and Martha Thomas.She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Billy Anderkin, Jr.; and her brother, Daniel L. Thomas, Sr.Kathy is survived by her loving daughters, Tammy...

Juanita Peyton

Juanita Peyton

Mar 15, 2022

Juanita Peyton, Age 84, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at her home, as was her wish, on March 15, 2022. She was born August 11, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Imogene Robinett. She is preceded in death by her sons, Clinton, Douglas and Dean Peyton; she is survived by her daughters, Debra (Robert) Thorpe, Lauren Tucker; 14 grandchildren;...

Curtis Haddix

Curtis Haddix

Mar 15, 2022

Curtis Haddix, age 82, of Riverside, passed away on March 15, 2022. He was born in Vicco, Kentucky on May 13, 1939.A visitation will be held from 11:30am to 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, where the funeral service will begin at 1:00pm. He will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery...

Cindy Lou Hardin

Cindy Lou Hardin

Mar 14, 2022

Cindy Lou Hardin 55 of Dayton Ohio passed away Monday March 14th, 2022 at Soin Hospital. She was born in Charleston, SC on December 25th, 1966, the daughter of Leslie and Marion Brown. She was preceded in death by both of her parents Leslie and Marion Brown, her grandmother Gusta Brown, her aunts, Elaine Cushnagan, Linda Bull, and several cousins....

Arnold D. Jessee Jr.

Arnold D. Jessee Jr.

Mar 14, 2022

Arnold D. Jessee Jr., age 92, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife of 70 years, "Faye", on Monday evening, March 14, 2022. He was born on the 4th of July, 1929 to Arnold D. Jessee Sr. and Muphas Jessee of Virginia. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by one...

Peter J. Mitas

Peter J. Mitas

Mar 14, 2022

Peter James Mitas, a retired technical writer, math teacher and former Marine with a pronounced streak of playfulness and a love of absurdity, died Monday, March 14, 2022, after a long struggle with severe lung disease. He was 77 years of age. He leaves behind his wife, Linda Mitas, and two daughters, Rachael Mitas and Kate Mitas.Pete was born in...

Gerald W."Bubba" Miles

Gerald W."Bubba" Miles

Mar 14, 2022

Gerald W. "Bubba" Miles, age 60, of Englewood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14, 2022. Gerald was born in Dayton, on August 6, 1961 to the late David & Lou-Dean Miles. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jill Miles; son, Christopher Miles & his wife Melissa; sister, Belinda Miles; several aunts, uncles,...

Sara F. Johnson

Sara F. Johnson

Mar 14, 2022

Sara F. Johnson (Marie), age 92 of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at home. She was born August 22, 1929 in the beautiful mountain town of Hazard Kentucky. She was the 6th child of Lorenzo and Delphia Combs.Sara was a loving mother and is survived by her daughter, Teresa L. Johnson and her two sons Donald L. Johnson,...

Deborah L. Mowery

Deborah L. Mowery

Mar 13, 2022

Deborah L. Mowery, lovingly known as "Debbie" and "Mawmaw," age 67 of Spring Hill, FL, formerly Dayton, OH, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at The James Cancer Hospital. She was born July 31, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Richard and Patricia Dawson.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Dawson;...

Gordon Frederick Smith

Gordon Frederick Smith

Mar 13, 2022

Gordon Frederick Smith "Gordy", age 77 of West Carrollton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 13, 2022 with loved ones by his side. He was born on October 20, 1944 in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late William and Helen Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Marc Frederick Smith;...

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