Obituaries
Allie Mae Nesbit
Aug 26, 2020
A Life Well Lived Life and LegacyAllie Mae Nesbit was born on April 16, 1919 in Campbell, Alabama to Annie Landrum O'Neal and John Twilly Watson. She accepted Christ at an early age. Allie joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church on April 7, 1968 and remained a faithful member and sang in the choir until her health failed. Allie Mae, who...
Mary Elizabeth Sexton
Aug 25, 2020
Sexton, Mary age 72, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was born in Buckhorn, Kentucky on July 22, 1948 to the late Zack and Anna Riley. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, William "Bill" Sexton; brother-in-law, Michael Sexton; and sister-in-law, Alice Riley.Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 29 years, William "Scott"...
Louise Edwards
Aug 25, 2020
Louise Edwards, age 86, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was born in Lee County, KY on July 22, 1934 to the late Robert & Ella (Gumm) Jewell. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Edwards; brothers, Charles, Cluster; and sister, Lorene. She is survived by brothers, James...
Sheila Annette Miller
Aug 25, 2020
Sheila A. Miller, age 74 of Fairborn, Ohio passed away August 25, 2020. She was born August 19, 1946 in Bedford, Indiana daughter of the late Howard Sears and Betty VanNess. Sheila was a loving wife, mother, nana and g-nan, and friend. She loved listening to music, playing piano, fishing, camping, and spending time with her family. She will be...
James W. Shell
Aug 25, 2020
Shell, James William (a.k.a. J-Dub), 2/2/1957, Dayton, OH passed away peacefully among his family at the Ohio Hospice of Dayton Monday August 25, 2020. Son of James W. Shell, Sr. (deceased) and Patricia Ann (Kingston) Shell (currently residing in Washburn, TN with family). He is succeeded by his son, Aiden Jameson Shell (Michele Michael); sisters, Barbara Crider (William, deceased) Patricia...
Mary Ellen Long
Aug 25, 2020
Mary Ellen Long, age 82 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 9, 1938 in Wilmington, Ohio, the daughter of the late Walter and Polly Long.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents who raised her, George W. & Lola Long; siblings, Jean Stratton, Delores Payner,...
Gerri Jo Trudell
Aug 24, 2020
Gerri Jo Trudell, age 65 of Washington Township, OH passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born August 9, 1955 in Miamisburg, Ohio to Elmer and Thelma (Gilpin) Smith. Gerri married Chuck Trudell on April 12, 1986 in West Carrollton, OH.Gerri graduated from West Carrollton High School and was an EKG Technician at Kettering...
Oliver Ray Spillman
Aug 24, 2020
Oliver Ray Spillman, 90, of Kettering, OH, peacefully returned to hisheavenly home on Monday, August 24, 2020, at Hospice of Dayton. He was surrounded withlove by his wife, Norma, his children, and his faithful dog, Bosley, as one grandson serenadedhim with a favorite hymn, Amazing Grace. Amid delivery of this sweet song of praise, Ray'sfamily expressed being grateful for sharing...
Anna L. Beatty
Aug 24, 2020
Anna L. Beatty, age 92 of Dayton, went to join her husband Doral G. Beatty in their heavenly home on Monday, August 24, 2020. She was born March 7, 1928 in Fairborn, Ohio to the late Elza and Ottie McComas. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Beatty and granddaughter, Julia D. Beatty. Anna is survived by...
William Sorrell
Aug 24, 2020
William "JR" Sorrell Jr, age 53 of Dayton, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 7, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Bill and Peggy Sorrell.He is preceded in death by his father, Bill Sorrell.JR is survived by his wife of 18 years, Tracy A. Sorrell; five children, Eric D. Sorrell,...
Keith Barclay Brenner
Aug 24, 2020
Keith Barclay Brenner, age 70, of Kettering, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born February 27, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late John and Margaret (Barclay) Brenner.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Shannon Brenner and brother, Douglas Brenner.Keith is survived by his son, Christopher Brenner;...
Roberta R. Blatz
Aug 24, 2020
Roberta R. Blatz, age 77, of Dayton, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 7, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie (Dodd) Floyd.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Kory Bailey. Roberta is survived by her four sons, Thomas Lee (Cheryl)...
Averi Lynn Grabans
Aug 23, 2020
Averi Lynn Grabans, our beloved 6 week old baby girl, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Dayton Children's Hospital. She was born July 10, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Makenah Grabans.Averi is survived by her mother, Makenah; nana and papa, Tracie and Jason Buckley, grandparents, Missy and Tim Hale; grandpa, Brian Grabans; aunts, Kelsie, Briana, Rylee, Kyra,...
Sarah Howell
Aug 23, 2020
Sarah Howell, age 85 of Dayton, passed away August 23, 2020. She was born January 18, 1935 in Rarden, Ohio to the late John and Emma Inlow. In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Howell; and son, Michael Howell.Sarah is survived by her children: Deborah Posey (Scott), Mark Howell (Molly), Steve Howell (Jana)...
Thomas Lee Wilmoth
Aug 23, 2020
Thomas Lee Wilmoth, age 83 of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 8, 1937 to Thurman Smith and Viola Smith. Thomas worked for the city of Dayton for 32 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed playing his bass guitar, playing with several bands over...
Paul Allen Fortener
Aug 23, 2020
Paul Allen "Al" Fortener, age 71 of Huber Heights, passed away August 23, 2020. He was born November 21, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Paul and Mary Margaret Fortener.Paul is survived by his wife of nearly 22 years, Roxie Fortener; son and daughter-in-law, Paul Waylon and Cathy Fortener; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mick Haught; sisters and brothers-in-law:...
Karen Glant
Aug 23, 2020
Karen Glant Nee Sheehan, age 77, of Dayton, left this Earth on Sunday, August 23, 2020. She was born on December 4, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William Henry & Mary Catherine Sheehan. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her aunt, Connie Leahey, special friend, Lillie Agee; and beloved dogs, Brandy and Dudley....
Vickie Mitchell
Aug 22, 2020
Vickie Lynn Mitchell, age 69 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born April 1, 1951 in Dayton to the late Edward and Mamie Watson. Vickie was a 1969 graduate of Northridge H.S. and married her high school sweetheart, Travis Mitchell. She was a very good mommy and was close knit with family; her sister,...
Rutha Bell Level
Aug 21, 2020
Rutha Bell Level (Holmes), 97. Born May 9, 1923 in Bolton, MS.Rutha Bell fell asleep in death on 08/21/2020 as a dedicated servant of JEHOVAH GOD. She was baptized at the age of 85 and attended both the Vicksburg congregation in MS and the Central Congregation in Dayton Ohio. Rutha was preceded in death by her husband Earl G Level,...
Nathan John West
Aug 21, 2020
Nathan John West, age 19 of Kettering, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born December 12, 2000 in Dayton, Ohio. Nathan was always full of life, energy and had a heart of gold who had a smile that lit up the entire room. His sense of humor and quick wit will be forever missed by those who...
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