Obituaries
Trina Marie Lewis
Jul 7, 2021
But Still, Like Air, I Rise from Earthly Life to Eternal Life, July 7, 2021, ~ 7:47pm CST in Champlin Minnesota, Trina Marie Lewis of Dayton, Ohio peacefully passed away at the age of 62 years old. Trina was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 11, 1958, to Edwin Franklin Lewis Jr. and Rita Mae (Anderson) Ellicott. She graduated from...
Geraldine Lynn Franz
Jul 7, 2021
Geraldine Lynn "Jerri" Franz, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born on November 11, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio to the late James and Clara Deters. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Edward Franz Jr. and two sisters, Noreen Cummings and Joan Taulbee.Jerri is survived by her...
Sarah G. Marsh
Jul 7, 2021
Sarah G. Marsh, age 82 of Beavercreek, OH went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born August 24, 1938 in Harwich Port, Massachusetts to Roger and Marian Stiles.Sarah enjoyed life and her family. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Trinity Beavercreek. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed...
Crystal Ann Fitzsimmons
Jul 6, 2021
On July 4th 2021, God called upon one of his most precious angels. Crystal Ann Fitzsimmons was born on Sept. 13, 1971. She was raised by her loving mother Judith Lorraine Fitzsimmons (McCullum) and her protective father Michael Xavier Fitzsimmons. Crystal grew up with her little brother Joseph William Fitzsimmons in sunny California. Though she was never married, she met...
Jeffrey Curtis Gray
Jul 6, 2021
GRAY, Jeffrey Curtis, 63, of Dayton, OH, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Jeffrey was born on January 18, 1958 to Curtis and Joyce Gray in Dayton, OH. Jeffrey graduated from Patterson Co-Op High School in 1976. Jeffrey loved working on cars from a young age and spent his career at General...
Diana Sue Ellington
Jul 6, 2021
Diana Sue Ellington, age 73 of Fairborn, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born January 28, 1948 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Hubert and Chloe "Billy" (Blanton) Daniels. She was happily married to Theodore "Duke" Ellington for 24 years. Diana graduated from Fairborn High School in 1966. She enjoyed reading, watching cooking shows, and was the...
Kenneth R. Lurz
Jul 6, 2021
Kenneth R. Lurz, age 83 of Xenia, OH passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Soin Medical Center. He was born May 25, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to Carl and Mary (Brockman) Lurz. He married Ann Stephens-Mikesell on June 29, 2004 in Niagara Falls, NY. Kenneth is survived by his wife Ann; sons, Mark (Ann) Lurz, Chris (Kelley) Mikesell,...
John E. Addison
Jul 6, 2021
John E. Addison, age 79, of Kettering, Ohio went to the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was born on October 29, 1941 in Middletown, Ohio. He graduated Fairmont High School in 1959 and went on to attend Michigan Tech University (Formerly Michigan College of Mining and Technology) in Houghton, Michigan. Studied Civil Engineering. He worked in the Rigging...
Mary J. Ring
Jul 6, 2021
Mary J. Ring "Janie", age 74 of Lebanon, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 6, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1947 in Lee County, NC to the late Hoyt "H.C." & Pauline (Hutchins) Handy.She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Mickey Ring; son, Gary Ring; 2 grandchildren, Ashley Ring &...
Gary J. Packer
Jul 6, 2021
Gary J. Packer "Joe", age 75, of Germantown, passed away July 6, 2021. He was born November 6, 1945 in Kentucky to the late Thomas and Virginia (Weisgerber) Packer.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Angelia Renee' Packer, grandsons, Edward Anthony Chism, Stephen Joseph Linkhart, 2 brothers Tom and Jim Packer and sister Gayle...
Dustin Knowlton
Jul 5, 2021
Dustin Knowlton, age 39 of Dayton, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. He was born August 20, 1981 in Mission Viejo, California to Vance and Diana Knowlton.Dustin is survived by his sister, Ashley Knowlton; his daughter, Kylah Studebaker; his grandmother, Ellen Farra; he is also survived by numerous family and friends. He is preceded in death by his Father,...
Noah J. Crase
Jul 5, 2021
Noah James Crase, "Jimmy", age 58, of Franklin, born September 6, 1962, passed away July 5, 2021 at his residence.Noah graduated from Springboro High School in 1980. He attended ITT in Dayton, Ohio for HVAC. He was employed by Mike Housh, Ernest Whitt and Monroe Mechanical for 28 years as n HVAC Technician.Noah is survived by his mother, Amy Crase...
D. Jean King
Jul 5, 2021
D. Jean King, age 82 of Vandalia, passed away July 5, 2021. Jean was born in Cascilla, MS to the late Jim and Bernadette Logan.In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband of almost 50 years, James L. King Jr. and sisters, Allie Smith and Vallie Gallop.Jean will be remembered by her children: John...
Michael A. Stapleton
Jul 4, 2021
Michael A. Stapleton, age 81, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 4, 2021 surrounded by loved ones, after a short illness. He was born November 5, 1939 in Staffordsville, Kentucky to the late Harold and Rushia Stapleton and grew up in Fairborn, Ohio. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran. It was in the Army that Michael met...
John Delmar Kirker
Jul 4, 2021
John Delmar Kirker, age 89, of Dayton, passed away on July 4, 2021. He was born in West Union, Ohio, on January 26, 1932, the son of the late John William and Pearl Kirker. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Ruth Kirker; and siblings, Everett (Edith) Kirker, Edith (Adam) Mullen, Mildred...
Carolyn Rose Cremeans
Jul 3, 2021
Carolyn Rose "Carol" Cremeans, age 70, of Tipp City, passed away July 3, 2021. She was born December 16, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Willard and Mary Morgan. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Morgan; and sisters: Susie Smith and Shirley Morgan.Carol is survived by her husband of 26 years,...
Starling L. Weese
Jul 3, 2021
Starling L. "Star" Weese, age 84, of Dayton, passed away July 3, 2021. He was born March 20, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Estol and Loleta Weese. In addition to his parents, Star was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Weese.Star is survived by his sisters: Kay Fleming and Sharon Porter; brother, Thomas Weese (Reable); numerous nieces,...
James Allen Lockhart
Jul 3, 2021
James Allen "Jim" Lockhart, age 81 of Dayton, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born on July 6, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Clarence and Bertha Lockhart.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by ten siblings; Bill Hayes, Carl Hayes, Helen Hayes, Keith Lockhart, Chuck Lockhart, Barbara Reed,...
Mary Marie Clark
Jul 3, 2021
Mary Marie Clark 92 of Beavercreek went home to be with the Lord, Saturday July 3, 2021 at her home. Born December 5, 1928 in Halcom, Kentucky, daughter of the late Walter Scott Barker and Carrie Elizabeth (Lyons) Barker. She was a homemaker, loved her garden, flowers and setting on the porch talking to everyone.She is survived by her children...
John E. Cox
Jul 3, 2021
John Ernest Cox, age 75 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Dayton V.A. Hospice. He was born November 6, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Moses and Beatrice Cox.In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Cox; grandson, Charlie; brother, Phillip Cox; uncles, Harold Cox and Glen Rayburn; sister-in-law,...
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