Obituaries

Francis W. Kimrey

Francis W. Kimrey

Jun 9, 2021

Francis "Frank" W. Kimrey, 90, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday June, 9, 2021. Frank, a devoted family man; in a recent interview, when asked to name his greatest accomplishment, he replied simply "my family. They've done everything right and I'm so proud of them". His family didn't need that interview to know that's how he felt. Every day...

Ruby Jean Johnson

Ruby Jean Johnson

Jun 9, 2021

Ruby Jean Johnson, age 84 of Beavercreek, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. She was born June 26, 1936 in Beauty, Kentucky to John and Lucinda (Music) Jude. Ruby Jean is survived by her son, Darrell (Donna Darner) Sexton; her daughter, Deborah (James) Wiltshire; four grandchildren, Jacob (Jessica) Sexton, Jared (Ariel Williams) Sexton, James (Shelby Jenkins) Wiltshire...

Bishop W. Honaker Sr.

Bishop W. Honaker Sr.

Jun 9, 2021

Bishop Herman W. Honaker Sr., age 99 1/2 of Xenia, OH to be at rest with the Father and Son on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on November 30, 1921 in Xenia, Ohio to Melvin Watson and Lucy Honaker. Bishop Honaker was united in marriage to Susie I. Harris on February 28, 1998 in...

Charles David Darnell

Charles David Darnell

Jun 9, 2021

Charles David Darnell, 86, of Dayton, passed away on June 9, 2021, at the Hospice of Dayton. Dave was born on September 27, 1934, in Portsmouth, OH, he was the son of Charlie and Martha (Creech) Darnell. On May 11, 1963, Dave married Virginia (Ginny) Davis in Troy, OH at the First United Church of Christ. Together they shared over...

James Martin Leonard

James Martin Leonard

Jun 9, 2021

James Martin Leonard, age 70 of Dayton, OH passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born March 18, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Damon and Christine (Hall) Leonard. Jim married Jackie McGarvey on January 7, 1979 in Beavercreek, OH.Jim graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1969 where he played varsity football. He loved hot rod and car...

Drema Marlene Blevins

Drema Marlene Blevins

Jun 9, 2021

Drema Marlene Blevins, age 64 of Riverside, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at her home. She was born September 4, 1956 in Prestonburg, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ollie and Rosie Kiser.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Madeline Marie Kiser; and brother, Charles Kiser.Drema is survived by her husband of nearly 47...

James C. Bash

James C. Bash

Jun 8, 2021

James Christian Bash, age 79, of Xenia, passed away on June 8, 2021 surrounded by his family at Soin Medical Center. Jim was born on December 12, 1941, in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of a retired U.S. Army Colonel, James Hoyt and Marabelle (Christian) Bash. In early 1965, Jim graduated from North Texas State University in Denton,...

Alison Darnell King

Alison Darnell King

Jun 8, 2021

On June 8th, 2021, Alison Darnell King passed away peacefully at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Esther, and his son, Daniel, as well as three brother-in-laws, three sister-in-laws.and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, three sisters, two brothers, and his aunt.A man made deaf from birth,...

Peggie J. Worthey

Peggie J. Worthey

Jun 8, 2021

Peggie J. Worthey, age 86, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late Frank and Esther Womble McTier. Peggie graduated from Dudley High School in Greensboro, before spending 2 years at Barber Scotia College. She then married her husband of more than 65 years and moved to...

Gardean Paul Skapik

Gardean Paul Skapik

Jun 8, 2021

Gardean Paul Skapik, age 44, of Dayton, passed away June 8, 2021. He was born April 4, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Sharen Skapik. Gardean was preceded in death by his grandparents: Georgetta and Howard Berry & Thelma and Raymond Skapik; uncle, Rick Skapik; and cousin, Doug Roswell.Gardean is survived by his daughters: Marie Skapik (Mason...

Claudio Vargas Galvez

Claudio Vargas Galvez

Jun 7, 2021

Claudio Vargas Galvez, age 79 of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away June 7, 2021. He was born April 25, 1942 in Jiquipan, Mich. Mexico. Claudio is survived by his children, Rocio Vargas, Martha Gallegos Vargas, Raquel Gallegos Vargas, and Pedro Vargas Manzo; several grandchildren, and great grandchildren; 1 brother; several nieces and nephews; as well as numerous other family members...

Alex Dan Pritchett

Alex Dan Pritchett

Jun 7, 2021

Alex Dan Pritchett, age 64, of Dayton, passed away on June 7, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on October 2, 1956, the son of the late Alex and Carole Pritchett.He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Alex is survived by his loving daughters, Tracy Blackstock, Kari Whitaker and Alyssa Eaver; grandchildren, Allison Nicole Vandale and...

Robert L. Miller

Robert L. Miller

Jun 7, 2021

Robert L. Miller, age 89, of Kettering passed away at his home on Monday, June 7, 2021. Bob was born in Dayton, the youngest of 7 on March 16, 1932 to the late Earl & Frances (Aker) Miller. Bob proudly served in the 5th Air Force Combat Division of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Over the years he...

Richard "Dick" Boyd

Richard "Dick" Boyd

Jun 7, 2021

Richard "Dick" Boyd, age 73 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on June 7, 2021 after fighting a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 13, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Clifford (Thelma) Boyd and Hilda (Reuben) Chambers. Dick was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Dick graduated from the University of Toledo...

Joan E. Morningstar

Joan E. Morningstar

Jun 7, 2021

Morningstar, Joan E.Joan E. (Neidert) was born at home in Ottawa, Ohio on September 17, 1928 to the late Melissa and Harry Neidert. She attended the Ottawa City School system.Joan passed away peacefully on June 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her former husband, J.T. Morningstar, her brothers, Richard and Robert Neidert; sister, Bernice Moorman.She is survived by...

Tammy Sue Myers

Tammy Sue Myers

Jun 7, 2021

Tammy Sue "Sue Sue" Myers, age 56, of Dayton, passed away on June 7, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on December 18, 1964, the daughter of the late James Myers and Patricia (Staup) Hawkey.She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Terri Myers, Kim Lewis and Bobby Myers; and her niece, Kerri Myers. Tammy is survived...

Roxieann "Roxie"B. Van Dine

Roxieann "Roxie"B. Van Dine

Jun 7, 2021

Roxieann "Roxie" B. Van Dine, age 82 of Xenia, Ohio went to be reunited with her husband on June 7, 2021. She was born May 1, 1939 in Sheridan, Wyoming daughter of the late Nova and Zola Harrison.Roxie was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was a member of the VFW and Eagles both in...

Jayme Andrew Allen Laurent

Jayme Andrew Allen Laurent

Jun 6, 2021

Jayme Andrew Allen Laurent, age 28, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on June 6th, 2021. He is the son of Ray and Debbie Cox. Jayme is survived by his loving parents, Debbie and Ray Cox, Joshua (Brother) and Veronica, Gabe (Gub), Lila (Lil Momma), Dylan (Brother) and Allysia, and Kingston (King) Cox, Jessica Pettit (Best Friend he could ever...

Charlie Amber Roark

Charlie Amber Roark

Jun 6, 2021

Charlie Amber Roark, born August 30, 1999, left this world on June 6, 2021 and gained her Heavenly angel wings. Charlie was a beautiful, loving and kind daughter. She loved spending time with her sisters, family and friends. She loved a great adventure, she would try anything. Charlie loved kayaking, playing volleyball and going to the park. She had a...

Curtis Sears

Curtis Sears

Jun 5, 2021

Curtis "Shag" Sears, age 52, of Dayton, passed away June 5, 2021. He was born December 22, 1968 in Winchester, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Sears; and son, Gage Sears.Shag is survived by his father, Fred Sears; fiance, Lilly Yarnall and daughter Tiffani Cox; children: Matt Hodler (Ashley), Adam Sears (Jennifer), Aron Belt and Amitty...

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