Obituaries
James Edwin Buchholz
Sep 14, 2021
James Edwin "Jim" Buchholz, age 68, of Kettering, passed away on September 14, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on April 17, 1953, the son of the late Harry and Leota Buchholz. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Worcester, Sarah Lewis and Carrie Begley; numerous grandchildren; brother, Larry (Judy) Buchholz and Lisa (Brian) Torgeson; and many loving nieces,...
William S. Yanney
Sep 14, 2021
William Strome Yanney died September 14, 2021, age 91, Kettering, Ohio. Born, Dec 31, 1929, Alliance, Ohio. Received into membership of the Presbyterian Church in Alliance, 1942. He earned his Boy Scout Eagle Pin in 1944. Crossed Lake Erie in a 16' rowboat, a 32-hour trip, with friend Dick Hauk in August of 1946. Surviving that trip, he entered the...
Deborah Ann Pharris
Sep 14, 2021
Deborah Ann Pharris, age 63 of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 5, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio. Debbie was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Reveal; father, JD Beatty; and nephew, Dustin Frary. Debbie is survived by her daughter, Kari Denise Jones; grandson, Austin Evans; great grandson, Jude Evans; brother,...
William "Bill" Haught Jr.
Sep 14, 2021
William "Bill" Haught Jr., age 55 of Fairborn, Ohio passed away on September 14, 2021. He was born April 8, 1966 in New Martinsville, West Virginia son of William (Gloria) Haught and Glenda Weldon.Bill was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, son, uncle, and friend. Bill joined the Air Force at the age of 18 and he retired after 26...
Jerry W. Michaels
Sep 14, 2021
Michaels, Jerry W., born in Caryville, Tennessee passed away at the age of 72 from Covid complications on 9/14/2021 at Soin Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Christine (Gottschall), four daughters, Shannon (Robert) Hays-Raper, Robin Michaels, Britten (Christopher) Cooney, and Sara Michaels. He immensely enjoyed his five devoted grandchildren; Jacob, Andrew and Ellie Haines, Corin...
Vicki J. Mason
Sep 14, 2021
Vicki J. Mason, age 71 of Kettering, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 13, 1950 in Maysville, Kentucky to Robert and Grace (Doyle) Adkins. She married Larry Mason on August 23, 1969 in Ascension Church, Kettering, OH.Vicki is survived by her husband of 52 years, Larry; two sons, Rob...
Margaret Richardson
Sep 14, 2021
Margaret Richardson, 88, of Miamisburg passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born in Estill County Kentucky on August 28, 1933, to the late Alfred E. Winkler, Sr. and the late Martha French Winkler. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Donald D. Richardson, two brothers, Alfred E. Winkler, Jr., and Vernon Winkler, two sisters,...
Harold Jay Reed
Sep 13, 2021
Harold Jay Reed, age 57, of Fairborn, passed away September 13, 2021. He was born July 28, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio. Jay was preceded in death by his parents: John Wayne Reed and Wanda Faye Reed; and brother, David Reed.Jay is survived by his wife of nearly 24 years, Tamara Reed; children: Jayme Reed (Gary Ledford), Earl Jay Reed (Symantha...
Betty Lou Martin
Sep 13, 2021
Betty Lou Martin, age 82, of Huber Heights, Ohio. She was born August 24, 1939 in Cochran, Georgia to the late Harrison Beck and Hattie (Hook) Beck. On Monday, September 13, she was called home. She moved to Coshocton, Ohio at an early age and eventually met and married the late Air Force Tsgt John L. Martin. They had four...
Linda Mcgaughey
Sep 13, 2021
Linda McGaughey passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, September 13th, 2021. She will be remembered as a selfless, caring, and incredibly genuine individual with a tremendous capacity and desire to help others.Born July 8th, 1951 in Canton, OH, to her parents Betty Tesmer and George "Curly" Miller, Linda spent over thirty years as a property manager, much of...
Marylyn May Sipe
Sep 13, 2021
Marylyn May Sipe, age 81, of Dayton, passed away on September 13, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 20, 1939, the daughter of the late Herman Trapp and Nellie Barlow. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Elmer Barlow; her brother, John Trapp; and her twin infant sisters. Marylyn is survived by her loving...
Hudson Gray Mcmillin
Sep 13, 2021
Hudson Gray McMillin, infant son of Randell and Alison (Bertke) McMillin, passed away at birth on September 13, 2021. Along with his loving parents, Baby Hudson is survived by his big sister, Aurora Mae McMillin; maternal grandparents, Brian and Amy Bertke of Kettering; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Jane Bertke of Centerville; paternal grandparents, Mark and Lori Phillips of Warsaw, MO; paternal...
Yvonne (Bayes) Conn
Sep 13, 2021
Yvonne Conn, age 83 of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born October 22, 1937 in Betsy Lane, Kentucky to the late John and Grace Bayes.In addition to her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Conn; sisters, Dorothy, Thelma, Lurla, June and Zella; and great granddaughter, Sophia Nelson.Yvonne will be missed...
Lt. H. Bruder
Sep 13, 2021
Lt. Col. Alvin H. Bruder, age 91 of Beavercreek, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 13, 2021. He was born February 1, 1930 in Rogers City, Michigan the son of Oswald and Wilhema Bruder.Alvin graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Police Administration. While at Michigan State he was a member of the Navy...
Robert Keith Haines Jr.
Sep 13, 2021
Robert "Robbie" K. Haines Jr., age 58, of Dayton passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Robbie was born in Charleston, West Virginia on March 29, 1963 to the late Robert Keith Sr. & Leona Mae (Buckner) Haines. In addition to his parents, Robbie was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Snell. He is survived by his daughters, Nicole...
David M. Ryan
Sep 13, 2021
David M. Ryan, age 78 of Beavercreek, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Bethany Village. He was born in Springfield, Illinois on July 15, 1943, the only child of Walter and Mildred (Brown) Ryan. David grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield High School. Then he attended Springfield Junior College, the University of Illinois, and...
Elizabeth Ann Caudill
Sep 13, 2021
Caudill, Elizabeth Ann "Beth", age 83, of Miamisburg, OH went on her journey to be with the Lord on Monday, September 13, 2021. Beth was born in Dover, Ohio on Jan. 23, 1938. Beth was a busy lady, she loved canning, sewing for her grandkids. She was involved with the Campfire Girls-leading her daughter with her fellow troops. Later she...
Stephen Vandegrift
Sep 12, 2021
Stephen VanDegrift, age 67, of Englewood, passed away September 12, 2021. He was born November 5, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Jack VanDegrift; and brother, Paul VanDegrift.Steve is survived by daughter, Amber Epperley (John); mother, Maryellen VanDegrift; grandchildren: Cadence and Lillian Epperley; sister, Donna Clendening; brother, David VanDegrift (Debbie); many nieces, nephews, other...
Brenda F. Hicks
Sep 12, 2021
Brenda F. Hicks, age 71, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Brenda was born in Zula, KY on September 4, 1950 to the late Hobert & Elsie (Raines) Hicks. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Cathy Stehle and brother, Stoney Hicks. Brenda is survived by...
Henry Stewart
Sep 12, 2021
Henry Stewart, age 79 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 12, 2021, with his family and dear friend Cindy Watson at his side. Henry was born in Cumberland, KY to William Stewart and Alice Hobson August 9, 1942. As a young teenager Henry moved with his mother and 6 older siblings to Dayton, OH on Clover Street...
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