Obituaries
Lannie D. Lawrence
Sep 9, 2020
Lannie D. Lawrence, "JR", beloved partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, age 65, formerly of Moraine, Ohio, of New Palestine, IN, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2020. Lannie was known widely for being the life of the party wherever he went. He loved Karaoke and being the center of attention. Lannie liked to go to Turkey Shoots, Car Shows,...
Howard "Dean" Spurling
Sep 9, 2020
Howard "Dean" Spurling, age 63, of Moraine, Ohio, passed away September 9, 2020. Dean was born October 13, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harold Glenn and Eva F. (Daffron) Spurling. Dean grew up in Miami Shores and graduated from West Carrollton High School in 1974. Dean was a proud member of IBEW Local 82. He was a devout...
James A. Gillis
Sep 9, 2020
James A. "Dobie" Gillis, age 85 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Dayspring Healthcare & Rehab Center. He was born August 5, 1935 in Trenton, Michigan the son of Donald and Martha Gillis.Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marines as a Radio Operator. He was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of...
Barry Peter Kolano
Sep 9, 2020
Barry Peter Kolano, age 67 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey to the late Joseph and Adele Kolano. In addition to his parents, Barry was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacy; sister, Rosanne; and nephew, Ralph.Barry is survived by his wife, Irene; daughter, Lisa, son-in-law Eric; and grandson, Adrian;...
David B. Starr
Sep 9, 2020
David B. Starr, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, age 83, of West Carrollton, passed away September 9, 2020. He was born March 5, 1937 in Buffalo, NY to the late Francis and Margaret (Base) Starr.In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of David and Michael, Audrey, his siblings, Richard (Patricia), Ronald...
Douglas Allan Armstrong
Sep 9, 2020
Armstrong, Douglas "Lil Army" age 71, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 2, 1948 to the late Ralph Emerson and Goldie May Armstrong (nee Maston). He was preceded in death by his 1st wife and mother of his children, Darlene; 2nd wife, Barb; and granddaughter, Heather. Doug is...
Murrell Turpin
Sep 9, 2020
Murrell C. Turpin, age 82 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was born September 27, 1937 in Nancy, Kentucky to the late Othel "Pete" and Thelma Turpen.Murrell served in the U.S. Navy from 1954-1958. Upon his honorable discharge, he moved to Texas and worked with his brother. Later, he moved to Ohio where he drove...
Lenora Miller
Sep 8, 2020
Lenora Miller, age 80 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born October 19, 1939 in Paintsville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Bruce and Irshla Hill.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Steve Miller; and sister, Cathie Dunham.Lenora is survived by her children, Bill (Vicky) Harmon, Adam...
Terry W. Faulkner
Sep 8, 2020
Terry W. Faulkner, age 60 of Germantown, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born April 6, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Aubrey and Rose Faulkner.He is preceded in death by his father, Aubrey D. Faulkner and brother, Vince Faulkner.Terry is survived by his wife of 31 years, Cheryl Faulkner; mother, Rose Faulkner; four...
Bonnie L. Dray Hicks
Sep 8, 2020
Bonnie L. Dray Hicks, age 70, of Medway, passed away September 8, 2020. She was born in Viola, Wisconsin, on March 11, 1950, the daughter of the late Paul and Beatrice Dray. She was preceded in death by her parents. Bonnie is survived by her children, Paula (James) Ross and William Preacher; grandchildren, Courtney (Nathan) Bastress, Skylar (Jordan) Ross, Brad...
Stanley H. Reed, Jr.
Sep 7, 2020
Stanley H. Reed, Jr. passed away September 7 attended by the loving staff at Franklin Ridge Nursing Home, Franklin OH. Stan, known as "Rusty" to his family and many old friends, was born Feb. 2, 1941 in Middletown OH. He is survived by daughter Allison Bushbaum and grandson Reed, of Centerville OH, and by brothers Jim of Oxford OH and...
Taylor Dean Fields
Sep 7, 2020
Taylor Dean Fields, age 20, of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. He was born January 13, 2000 in Denver, Colorado the son of the late Steven and Karen Fields.Along with his parents, Taylor is preceded in death by his brother, Treshawn Fields.Taylor is survived by siblings, Don Pernia, Jason (Traci) Pernia, Rebecca (Phil) Walter, Spencer...
Ernest L. Rife
Sep 7, 2020
Ernest L. Rife, age 88 of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2020, but not before he helped to Make America Great Again. He was born June 9, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ernest C. and Chloe Rife. In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by his children: Ernest L. Rife,...
Everett Ray "Chad" Chadrick
Sep 7, 2020
Everett Ray "Chad" Chadrick, age 86, went to live in his heavenly mansion on September 7, 2020, after a 15-year fight with cancer. He was born the only child of the late Timothy Ray and Ottice Marie (Shively) of Dodson, Louisiana, on July 15, 1934. He graduated from Dodson High School and received his BA in Music Education from Louisiana...
Emily Ann Gaston
Sep 7, 2020
Emily Ann Gaston, age 45 of Dayton, OH passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020. She was born September 21, 1974 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Mary (Chin) Higgins, and they survive.Emily attended Stebbins High School and Sinclair Community College, where she studied to become an Addiction Counselor. She loved her dogs Bear and Dozier, who she treated like...
Roberta J. Cyphers "Robin"
Sep 7, 2020
Roberta J. Cyphers, "Robin," age 60 of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. She was born March 14, 1960 in Greenville, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Michael Cyphers; mother, Martha Jane Stolz; sister, Kim Stolz; and grandparents, Erma and George Baughman. Robin is survived by her son, David (Lori) Cyphers; grandchildren, Chris Alan, Taylor...
Kathy Jean (Castle) Blair
Sep 7, 2020
Kathy Jean Blair, age 62 of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. She was born September 30, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Donald and Carlarita Castle.Kathy attended Alter High School. She was very dedicated and hard working. She worked for Goodwill Industries in Miamisburg. She loved spending time with and...
Donald Ray Welz Sr.
Sep 7, 2020
Donald "Donnie" Ray Welz Sr., age 91 of Riverside, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 7,2020. He was born February 14, 1929 in Harshmanville, Ohio son of the late Alfred and Margaret Welz. Donnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Don worked at Joyce Cridland...
Jeffrey A. Cansler
Sep 6, 2020
Jeffrey A. Cansler, age 52, left us to be with the Lord on September 6, 2020. He was born June 11, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio.He was a former employee of the City of Moraine.Jeffrey was preceded in death by his wife, Pamella Sue Cansler in 2017.He is survived by his mother, Miriam Donovan.There will be no services.To share a memory...
Armando Soto
Sep 6, 2020
Armando Soto, age 61 of Miamisburg, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born November 8, 1958 in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico to the late Ramon and Isidra Soto-Carillo. He is also preceded in death by his brother David Soto.Armando is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lynn Soto; daughter, Amanda Soto; two sons, Armando (Sayda)...
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