Obituaries
Randy Carl Wright, Sr.
Sep 11, 2020
Randy Carl Wright, Sr., age 60 of Dayton, passed away on September 11, 2020. He was born December 3, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Carl Wright; wife, Sandra Wright; brothers: James Wright and Terry Wright; and father-in-law, Robert Lowe, Sr..Randy is survived by his mother, Carole Wright; sister, Connie Wright; children: Amanda Wright,...
Anita A. Stansell
Sep 11, 2020
Anita A. "Needy" Stansell, age 71 of Kettering, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Buster and Lavenia Holly. She is also preceded in death by her late husband of 50 years, Robert Stansell.Anita is survived by her two sons, Randy A. Stansell and...
Russell Cass Dean, Sr.
Sep 10, 2020
Russell Cass Dean, Sr., age 93 of Centerville, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, SC and formerly of Bellbrook, OH for many years, passed away September 10, 2020. He was born February 14, 1927 in Weehawken, NJ to the late Dudley and Mildred (Cass) Dean. In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his brother, Dudley.He is survived by...
Dongfang Cao
Sep 10, 2020
Dongfang Cao, age 71 of Beavercreek, passed away on September 10, 2020 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 1, 1949 in China to the late Zhenchun Cao and Ermei Chen.He is survived by his wife, Chunlan Kuang; children, Bin Cao, Jingyan Cao, Yumei Cao and Juan Cao; grandchildren; brother, Dunda Cao and numerous extended family and dear...
Nicholas Tyler Beatty
Sep 10, 2020
TSgt Nicholas "Nick" Tyler Beatty, age 25 of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2020. He was born January 28, 1995 son of William "Bill" and Brittany Beatty.Nick was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandson, and friend. Nick was a 2013 Stebbins High School Graduate. He joined the Military in 2013 and became a TSgt in...
Peggy Bailey
Sep 10, 2020
Bailey, Peggy age 79, of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 29, 1941 to the late Eli and Ada Henry (nee Couch). She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Vest; and granddaughter, Joe-De Bailey. Peggy is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Wilford Bailey; sons,...
Craig Donald Doster
Sep 10, 2020
Craig Donald Doster, age 60, of Kettering, passed away on September 10, 2020 at his home. He was born January 22, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York to the late John and Mildred Doster.Craig is survived by his brother, Gary G. (Ronda) Doster; sister, Jill D. (David) Evans; nephew, Aaron D. (Kelly) Doster; and niece, Alexis K. Evans. He is also...
Ltcol. K. Morris
Sep 10, 2020
USAF LtCol. (Ret.) Jack K. Morris, age 88 of Centerville, went home to Jesus and reunited with his wife, Marjorie on September 10, 2020. He was born November 8, 1931 in Clinton, IA to the late Frank and Gladys (Bisbee) Morris. In addition to his wife and parents, Jack was preceded in death by his son, Juergen Morris; brothers, Vincent...
Rosa M. Kramer
Sep 10, 2020
Rosa M. Kramer, age 75 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born August 30, 1945 in El Paso, Texas.She is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Kramer Sr.; mother, Ofelia Vargas; sister, Angie Casteneda; brother, Chewy Vargas; grandson, G-Man; and granddaughter, Harli Girl.Rosa is survived by her children, Sylvia (Donald) Contreras-Hoskins, Elisa "Magoo" C....
Esther M. Shewman
Sep 10, 2020
Esther Mae Shewman, age 82, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born February 24, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Michael and Margaret Hergo.In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Branum.Esther will be missed by her loving son, Gary Shewman; two grandchildren, Jesse Shewman, Ashlee Shewman;...
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...
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