Obituaries
Melissa Joy Hamlin
Oct 4, 2021
Melissa Joy "Lissa" Hamlin, age 42, of Clayton, passed away on October 4, 2021, at her home. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 1, 1979, the daughter of Christopher and Dorothy Hamlin. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Jacqueline Kreitzer; grandparents, Charles and Dora Hamlin.Lissa is survived by her loving parents, Christopher & Dorothy Hamlin; her...
Kris A. Martin
Oct 4, 2021
Kris Martin, age 51 of Dayton, OH, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, in Dayton. He was born September 20, 1970 in Carthage, NY to Kim Martin and Sunday Kerwin.Left to cherish Kris' memory are his children: Amanda Martin "1", Ashley Martin "2", Abigail Martin "3", and Austin Martin "4"; mother, Sunday Kerwin; brother, Kane Martin; grandson, Carter Watson; his...
Virginia Belle Sands
Oct 4, 2021
Virginia Belle Sands, age 93, of Dayton, passed away on October 4, 2021. She was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, on September 27, 1928, the daughter of the late Roy and Mattie Bratton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Harold Sands; brother, Roy Bratton, Jr., sister, Edna Mae Harmon; and her niece, Shirley Brown. Virginia...
Joan N. Whiting
Oct 4, 2021
Joan N. "Moe" Whiting, age 62 of Huber Heights, OH, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family in Dayton, OH. She was born July 15, 1959 in Dayton to the late Benjamin and Phyllis (Roach) Whiting.Left to cherish Joan's memory are her daughter, Johanna (Joe) Hill; sister, Missy Whiting Demange; grandchildren: Alyssa, Chelsea, Sydney,...
Argie I. Johnson
Oct 4, 2021
Argie I. Johnson, age 91 of Dayton, passed away October 4, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 27, 1930 in Mt. Vernon, KY to the late Willie and Elizabeth Smith. In addition to her parents, Argie was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Elva (Willie) Lakes, Fred (Ern) Lakes, Fern (Virgil) Lake, Dereda (James) Byrd;...
Christopher M. Ortiz
Oct 3, 2021
Christopher Michael Anthony Ortiz, age 41, of Dayton, left this life on October 3, 2021 and is now walking and talking in Heaven. Chris was born on July 25, 1980 to Loveisha Ortiz. He was a wonderful son and brother. He was often stubborn, but he was very loving and supportive of his mother and siblings. He was a very...
Guy D. Smith
Oct 3, 2021
Guy D. Smith, age 67 of Beavercreek, OH passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was born August 24, 1954 in Middletown, Ohio to Donald and Georgia (Roberson) Smith.Guy Smith graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1972. He was a licensed 1st Class Stationery Engineer and worked throughout the Dayton area, retiring from Navistar in 2014. He was proud...
Delores "Dee" Benton
Oct 3, 2021
Delores "Dee" Benton, age 74, of Middletown, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Dee was born in Hazard, KY on October 3, 1947 to the late Curtis & Naomi (Spurlock) Patrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Cain; brothers, Dana, Dennis and Jimmy Patrick; sister, Yvonne...
Roy Roger Rose
Oct 3, 2021
Roy Roger Rose, age 74 of Riverside, Ohio passed away on October 3, 2021. He was born January 8, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Charlie and Jessie Rose.Roy was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Roy was a proud Veteran who served in the United States Army. Further leading into two...
Patricia L. Moore
Oct 3, 2021
Patricia L. Moore, age 70 of Xenia, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. She was born May 23, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of John and Ona Leyes.Pat worked as a secretary for Dayton Public Schools for 30 years. She also owned and operated Moore Ceramics for nearly 40 years. She will be remembered...
Michael K.C. Alford
Oct 2, 2021
Michael K.C. Alford, died peacefully in his sleep on October 2, 2021.He is survived by his adoptive parents, Ron Alford of Houston, TX, Debbie Ellington; step-father Gary Lane of Lebanon, OH; siblings include step-sister Kim Grieshop and step-brother Nathan Lane; 4 nieces, and several cousins.Mike was preceded in death by his brother John Alford, grandparents John and LaNeve Ellington, Arthur...
Eileen P. Ware
Oct 2, 2021
Eileen O'Shaughnessy Ware.Born November 13th 1937 was called home to the Lord on October 2nd 2021.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Andrew J Barry 2005, and her second husband, Phillip Ware 1999.She is survived by her 5 sons and spouses, 12 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.Eileen always had a smile for everyone she met. She was kind...
Thomas J. Lewkowski
Oct 2, 2021
Lewkowski, Thomas Julius 10/23/1937 - 10/2/2021 Beavercreek, Ohio Thomas Julius Lewkowski, age 83, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2021. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-two years, Mary Ellen, and their children and families: William (Paula) Lewkowski, Scott (Patty) Lewkowski, Gregory (Carol) Lewkowski, Christine (Alan) Toorenaar, and Alisa (Steven) Watson; Grandchildren Nicholas, Abigail, and...
Christina Lynn Hixson
Oct 2, 2021
Christina Lynn "Tina" Hixson, age 49, of Dayton, passed away on October 2, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 5, 1972, the daughter of the late Terry Hixson and Carolyn Anzaldua. She was preceded in death by her father; and her beloved son, Hunter Allen Jamison. Tina is survived by her loving children, Bradley (Kirsten) Perry, Corey...
Debora L. Lane
Oct 2, 2021
Debora L. Lane, age 69 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born December 13, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Ramona Collins.Debora is survived by her husband, Paul; children, Amy (Mike) Prether, Paula (Roy) Owens, Christopher Lane; grandchildren, Adam, Alex, Kyle, Hannah, and Maddison; and great grandchildren,...
Linda D. Baer
Oct 2, 2021
Linda D. Baer, age 70 of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Villa Springfield Rehab and Health Care Center. She was born September 3, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Elwood and Nancy Sindle.Linda graduated from Shawnee High School. She was retired from Olan Mills Inc. She loved spending time with her family and playing computer games....
Doris E. Purcell
Oct 2, 2021
Doris E. Purcell, age 68 of Moraine, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born July 5, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Opal Ginter.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Mary Corbin.Doris is survived by her husband of 49 years, James "Jim" Purcell; sister,...
Howard James Gray, Jr.
Oct 2, 2021
Howard James Gray, Jr., "Sonny", age 91, of Miamisburg, went Home to his Lord and Savior on October 2, 2021. He was born February 19, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Howard James Gray Sr. and Lucille C. (Myers) Gray. Sonny was an Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He was the owner and founder of Gray's Tree...
Emily Lin Patrick
Oct 2, 2021
Em.i.l.yAn angel was called down to earth on March 10, 1989. Her name, Emily Lin Patrick, stood for so much more than a place holder for reference. Words like loving, caring, witty, beautiful, selfless, and determined could never do justice when describing Emily. She yelled out when others couldn't. She brought life to a quiet party. She always offered a...
Thomas B. Goney
Oct 2, 2021
Thomas Burton Goney, age 71, of Dayton, passed away October 2, 2021. Tom was born in Grimsley, Tennessee on October 28, 1949 to the late Burton Goney and Mary Overbey. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his children: Tina and Tom Jr.; and his siblings: TJ Johnson, Jim Goney, and Mike Overbey.Tom built and ran...
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