Obituaries

Paulette E. Hammer-Riffle

Paulette E. Hammer-Riffle

Jun 29, 2021

Paulette E. Hammer-Riffle, age 65 of Kettering, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at home. She was born February 3, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York to John and Doris Hammer.Paulette loved animals, including her three cats. She loved feeding the birds and squirrels in the neighborhood. Paulette checked on her family and friends daily, enjoyed teaching her...

Steven Bruce Gose, Jr.

Steven Bruce Gose, Jr.

Jun 29, 2021

Steven Bruce Gose, Jr., age 32 of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born February 10, 1989 in Kettering, Ohio the son of Steven and Tammy Gose.He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Dick Gose and Larry Meyers, Sr.Steven will be missed by his loving parents, Tammy and Steven Gose, Sr.; three sisters, Ashley...

Margaret Walker

Margaret Walker

Jun 29, 2021

Margaret "Marguerite" Walker, age 77, passed away on June 29, 2021 in Kettering, Ohio. She is survived by her son, Derek Walker.Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Newcomer Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45439.Additional funeral services will take place at Dunn Funeral Home in Burgaw, North Carolina with...

Jimmy Wesley Sparks

Jimmy Wesley Sparks

Jun 29, 2021

Jimmy Wesley "Jim" Sparks, age 72, of Dayton, passed away on June 29, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 27, 1949, the son of the late Daniel and Allene Sparks. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel Sparks; and his sister, Barbara Lewis. Jimmy is...

Debra Lynn Hurst

Debra Lynn Hurst

Jun 29, 2021

Debra Lynn Hurst, age 65 of Miamisburg, passed away June 29, 2021. She was born on September 27, 1955 in Jackson, KY to the late Joseph and Irene (Barrett) Hurst. She is survived by her brother, Mike Hurst; nephews, Jake Hurst of Key Largo, FL and Luke (Anne) Hurst of Clayton, OH.Debra was a graduate of Northridge HS and Wright...

John B. Moore

John B. Moore

Jun 29, 2021

John B. Moore, age 93, of West Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. John was born in Booneville, KY on February 14, 1928 to the late Jordan & Nellie (Montgomery) Moore. In addition to John's parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Moore; son, Kevin Moore; brothers, Junior Moore and Elijah Moore; and sister, Louise...

Charles Hoover, Jr,

Charles Hoover, Jr,

Jun 29, 2021

Charles Hoover, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 29th at the Laurels of West Carrollton, OH surrounded by his wife of 58 years, Barbara (Craig) and children, Rob & Amy (Terry) Hoover, and Amy (Hoover) Wren.Charles is also survived by his son-in-law, Lt. Col. Doug Wren, grandchildren, 1st Lt. Alex (Hannah) Wren, Brian Hoover, Casey Hoover, Mackenzie Hinton, Kaitlyn Wren,...

Filomena Manzo

Filomena Manzo

Jun 28, 2021

Filomena Manzo, age 88 of Kettering, OH, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, in Fountain Valley, CA, surrounded in love by her family throughout the US and in Italy. She had been suffering for some time due to degenerative spinal problems, and Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Casale, Italy, on February 3, 1933, to the late Maddalena (Auciello) and...

Gordon Lee Fenton Sr.

Gordon Lee Fenton Sr.

Jun 28, 2021

Gordon Lee Fenton Sr., age 79, went to be with the Lord after being admitted to Miami Valley Hospital on June 28th from complications resulting from recent surgery. He was born in Pierpont, OH on July 29th, 1941 to Geraldine and Kenneth Fenton. He married the love of his life, Dora Lee, on February 15th, 1964 and had a son,...

Marla Jean Walker

Marla Jean Walker

Jun 28, 2021

Marla Jean Walker, age 82 was born on June 23, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Minos & Florence (Richie) Mitchell. She departed this life on June 28, 2021 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School class of 1958. After graduation, she completed Cosmetology school and attended Sinclair Community College. In addition to cosmetology,...

Lewis Ellsworth Surber

Lewis Ellsworth Surber

Jun 28, 2021

Lewis (Lew) Surber age 83, passed away June 28, 2021 at his home in Beavercreek, OH. He was born June 13, 1938 to Clint and Florence Surber of La Junta, Colorado. Lew worked as an aerospace engineer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH where he retired after 37 years. He then did substitute teaching at Beavercreek High...

Leona May King

Leona May King

Jun 28, 2021

Leona May King, age 94, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife Community in Lebanon, OH. She was born on May 13, 1927, in Allentown, PA, to Russell Gold King and Florence May King (nee Deibler), both deceased. She was married in 1947 to Reverend Newell John Wert (deceased) and is survived by their daughter Susan...

Douglas J. Kinton

Douglas J. Kinton

Jun 28, 2021

Douglas J. Kinton, age 83 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born June 26, 1938 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Douglas and Mary Kinton. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia and son, Steven Matthew Kinton. Doug will be missed by his children Mark (Mary) Kinton,...

Darlla J. Randall

Darlla J. Randall

Jun 28, 2021

Darlla J. Randall, age 61, of Riverside, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021. She was born December 23, 1959, in Athens, Ohio. Darlla was preceded in death by her brother, Terry Bartlett; father and mother-in-law, Randy and Doris Randall; father, Darrell Bartlett; mother, Jean Horn; granddaughter, Chelsea Randall; sister-in-law, Lena Goss; daughter, Tiffany Reed; and brother-in-law, James Martin.Darlla is...

Larry Lester Miles

Larry Lester Miles

Jun 27, 2021

Larry Lester Miles, age 71 of Dayton, passed from this life into eternal life surrounded by family on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born January 16, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama.He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Miles, sisters, Linda Miles, Toni Thompson.Larry is survived by his daughter, Katina Anderson; grandchildren, De'Aron Anderson, De'Ven...

Larry J. Dunn

Larry J. Dunn

Jun 27, 2021

Larry J. Dunn "Buck", age 76 of Union, Ohio, went to be with Jesus Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born July 25, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to the late George and Phyllis Dunn.In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronnie, Dick and Gary Dunn; and grandson, Matthew Huelskamp. Larry will be missed by...

Estill Gene Johnson

Estill Gene Johnson

Jun 27, 2021

Estill Gene Johnson, 85, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Wildie, KY on November 25, 1935 to Lizzie (Thacker) and Chester Johnson. After graduating from Northridge High School, he earned a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Dayton and a Master's degree in Finance from Wright...

Rose Lee Sharpe

Rose Lee Sharpe

Jun 27, 2021

Rose Lee Sharpe, age 81 of Riverside, departed this life on Sunday June 27th 2021.Rose was born in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Henry and Susie White. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her 3 husbands, daughter Connie, and brother Arlis. Rose is survived by her daughter Sandra Sharpe, sister Delilah Ashcraft, and sister Nancy...

Mary H. Gift

Mary H. Gift

Jun 27, 2021

Mary H. (Richey) Gift, age 93 of Centerville, passed away June 27, 2021. She was born March 29, 1928 in Drakesboro, KY to the late Virginia (Walsh) and Howard Richey. Mary was preceded in death by her husband James Gift and sister Martha Leahy. She is survived by three daughters, Diane (Keith) Rowe, Sheila Liskany (Bud Graves), and Julie Gift...

Viola May Hunter

Viola May Hunter

Jun 27, 2021

Viola May Hunter (Sooy) passed away peacefully in her home on June 27, 2021. She was born on March 4, 1929 in Madison, Indiana. One of five siblings, she grew up in this small town along the river. At 18 she moved to Dayton, Ohio looking toward the growing job market. After working at the McCrory's dime store for a...

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