Obituaries
Sheryl Dawn Harken
Jan 25, 2021
Sheryl Dawn Harken, age 57 of Huber Heights, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday morning, January 25, 2021. Sheryl was born June 7, 1963 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Kent and Una Mae Nielsen. Sheryl was preceded in death by her father, Kent Nielsen. Sheryl is survived by her husband Rick Harken;...
Raymond Pierce Osborne
Jan 25, 2021
Sunrise 5-31-1930 Sunset 1-25-2021Preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Vivian K. Osborne. Also preceding him are his parents, Raymond and Lois Osborne; brother, Gary; and many uncles, aunts, cousins and nephews.He is survived by his sister, Mary Lou Beverly; daughters, Sherrie (Ed) Davidson, Susan (Terrance) Powers, Emily Sharpe; grandchildren, Billy (Amy) Davidson, Shawn (Naoka)...
Sharon Lynne Loving
Jan 25, 2021
Sharon L. Loving, 77, of Miamisburg passed away peacefully Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home. She was born October 21, 1943 the daughter of the late Carl and Virgie (Rose) Owen.Sharon is survived by her three sons, Ron (Terri) Ferrell, Terry (Leslie) Ferrell, and Steve Ferrell; grandchildren, Joshua (Lyndsey), Nicholas (Megan), Taylor (Arron), Alexis, and Tad; great-grandchildren, Landon, Jayce,...
Una F. Woodall
Jan 25, 2021
Una F. Woodall, age 90, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her significant other, Warren Rolls; daughters, Debbie Underwood and Robin Neal; grandson, Jacob Woodall; and 6 brothers and sisters. Una is survived by her son, James (Marcia) Woodall; granddaughter, Tori Neal; and great-grandson, Zayden Neal....
Linda Combs
Jan 24, 2021
Linda Combs arrived at the Pearly Gates on the morning of January 24, 2021 and immediately began planting flowers to spruce up the gates for our welcome someday. Linda was born in Gravel Switch, Kentucky on March 30, 1943 and a piece of her heart has always been in those hills. She made many treks back to the area for...
Wanda Lee Fulks
Jan 24, 2021
Wanda Lee Fulks, age 86, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021, at her daughter's home. She was born in Wayne County, West Virginia, on May 2, 1934, the daughter of the late Elba and Fay Cox. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Claude & Cleo Cox; very special brother-in-law, Pete Ginter; brother-in-law,...
James Herbert Sparks
Jan 24, 2021
James Herbert Sparks, age 66, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Grandview Hospital. He was born August 29, 1954 in Wolfe County, Kentucky the son of Herbert Sparks and Dorothy (Spencer) Russell.He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Sparks and step-father, James Russell.James is survived by his mother, Dorothy Russell; siblings, Richard (Rita) Sparks, Diana...
Rita B. Wilson
Jan 24, 2021
Rita B. Wilson, age 99 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born on September 7, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Bernard and Carolyn Borger.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her late husbands, Paul R. Fessler and Frank H. Wilson; daughter, Paula Hayslett; infant daughter, Susan, granddaughter Rachel...
Jo Annc. Renner
Jan 24, 2021
Jo Ann C. Renner, age 90 of Xenia, Ohio went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2021. She was born on July 10, 1930 in Clayton, Ohio daughter of the late Floyd and Mary Zink.Jo Ann was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Jo Ann was a member of the Bethel Missionary...
Lucinda Jean Lamb
Jan 24, 2021
Lucinda Jean "Cindy" Lamb, age 60 of Dayton, passed away January 24, 2021. Cindy was born March 9, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Fred and Rita McNash. In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lamb.Cindy is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Hruska (Joe); son, James Flaugher (Loveata); brothers: Rick Starkey (Karen)...
Peggy A. Ackerman
Jan 24, 2021
Peggy A. Ackerman, age 91, of Kettering, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 24, 2021.Peggy was a long standing member of New Life Fellowship Church where she served as pianist, choir member, "The Temple Trio", Sunday school teacher, and church secretary. Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, William...
William T. Alexander
Jan 23, 2021
William Thomas AlexanderMarch 3, 1943 – January 23, 2021William (Bill) Thomas Alexander unexpectedly entered to rest surrounded by his children on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was age 77, and a 41-year resident of Clayton, Ohio. He was born on March 3, 1943 in Manhattan/ New York City to William E. Alexander and...
Betty R. Ensor
Jan 23, 2021
Ensor, Betty Ruth age 87, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on January 22, 1934 to the late Strauder and Lydia Jane Tipton (nee Branham). She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mattie (Ed) Walker, Molly (Alton) Stull, Katherine (Eddie) Jones, Carl Tipton, James Tipton, and Ila Tipton;...
Lee Roy Fannin
Jan 23, 2021
Lee Roy Fannin, age 89 of Dayton, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born January 30, 1931 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Rufus and Irene Fannin.Lee Roy was a faithful member of Cornerstone Baptist Temple for 55+ years, formerly known as Dayton Baptist Temple. Lee Roy worked hard all of his life to take care of...
Bobby Lee Scott
Jan 23, 2021
Bobby Lee Scott, age 81, of New Carlisle, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2021. He was born in Sparta, Tennessee, on May 20, 1939, the son of the late Willie Lee and Eva Marie Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Jo Phillips, Christine Temple and Jim Scott. Bobby is survived by...
Robert Carl Holmes
Jan 23, 2021
Robert Carl Holmes, age 27 of Englewood, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born July 25, 1993 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Jeffrey and Melanie (West) Holmes.He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Mary Holmes; maternal grandparents, Carl West and Betty Redner; uncle, Tim Adams and cousin, Carrie Fleming.Robert is survived by his...
Caryn Lynnette Weaks
Jan 23, 2021
Caryn Lynnette Weaks, age 64 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home. She was born July 26, 1956 in Xenia, Ohio the daughter of Harry and Mary Short.Caryn worked as an office manager for Deals Landscaping for over 25 years. She enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Her grandchildren were the highlight of her life and she loved...
Stephen D. Qvick
Jan 23, 2021
Stephen Dennis Qvick, age 76 of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born November 3, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Kennith and Gladys (Miller) Qvick.Stephen was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. He attended Wesleyan Evangelistic Church and was...
Lawrence Neil Killian
Jan 23, 2021
Lawrence Neil Killian went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center.He was born in Berwick, PA on December 27, 1938 to Lawrence and Thelma Killian. He graduated from Shickshinny High School with honors and left home to attend Case Western Reserve University. After one year of school, he began working for SOHIO (Standard...
James Ronald Zappe
Jan 23, 2021
Jim Zappe, born in Dayton, Ohio on May 16, 1939, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the age of 81. Jim loved his children, Chris, Mark, Steve and Jenny; his daughters-in-law Janet and Jeannie; and his grandchildren Lauren, Matt, Jack, Quinten and Ethan. Jim had many wonderful friends whom he enjoyed throughout his life. He was a...
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