Obituaries

Joanne Lawson

Joanne Lawson

Feb 23, 2021

In the early hours of February 23, 2021 Joanne Lawson passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 85, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Joanne will be lovingly missed by her husband of 29 years, Dr. A. Melville Lawson, her 2 daughters, Ronda (Michael) Churchwell and Shelley (Brian) Tritch, and her 2 step-children Michael (Marie) Lawson and...

William Arthur Johnson, Jr.

William Arthur Johnson, Jr.

Feb 23, 2021

William A Johnson Jr., the best Husband, Dad, and Grandpa there ever was! Age 81, of Riverside, passed away February 23, 2021. Born to William and Faye Johnson Sr. on December 25, 1939. He retired from Eftec. Survived by wife, Beverly, daughter Angelia, son Billy, grandchildren Brandy, B.J., and Ronnie, and brother Robert. Preceded in death by his parents William...

Jane E. Young

Jane E. Young

Feb 23, 2021

Jane E. Young, age 82 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home. She was born March 23, 1938 in Lebanon, Ohio, the daughter of the late David and Luella Stitzel.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, David Stitzel.Jane is survived by her husband of 21 years, David; children, William Harris, Sara...

Lucreitica Lynette Day

Lucreitica Lynette Day

Feb 23, 2021

Lucreitica Lynette "Chris" Day, age 55, of Fairborn, passed away on February 23, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 14, 1965 the daughter of the late Frances Henderson. She was preceded in death by her mother; sisters, Annette and JoAnn; nephew, Tyree Sr.; and great nephew, Tyree, Jr. Chris is survived by her beloved husband, Dion Day;...

Judith Margaret Lankenau

Judith Margaret Lankenau

Feb 23, 2021

Judith Margaret Lankenau, age 71 of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born April 6, 1949 in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Richard and Mary Anita Lankenau. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her twin sister, Virginia Phelps, with whom served together in the U.S. Army, and an older sister, Sister...

William "Gene" Schneider

William "Gene" Schneider

Feb 23, 2021

William E. Schneider, "Gene," age 88 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born November 15, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late William and Addie Schneider.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jane Schneider.Gene is survived by his children, Sheryl (Richard) Iddings,...

Walter Ray Taulbee

Walter Ray Taulbee

Feb 23, 2021

Walter Ray Taulbee, age 91, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Walter was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 1, 1930 to the late Raymond & Louella (Nickell) Taulbee. Walter proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from tool engineering from GM and was an avid...

Lillie Mae Glenn

Lillie Mae Glenn

Feb 23, 2021

Lillie Mae Glenn, age 61, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Grandview Hospital. She was born January 1, 1960 in Spartanburg, South Carolina the daughter of Joseph and Theola (Jones) Glenn.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by siblings, Brenda Glenn, Janice Hicks, Betty Jo Glenn and Michael Glenn; grandchildren, Willie Finklea, Lanelle and Rochelle...

Lisa G. Goodin

Lisa G. Goodin

Feb 22, 2021

Lisa G. Goodin, age 55, of Botkins, passed away on February 22, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 12, 1965, to the late James Goodin and Edna Louise Partin. She was preceded in death by her parents, a nephew, Joshua Davidson, and numerous aunts and uncles.Lisa is survived by her fiancé, Don Jones; her loving children, Patricia...

Clarkson E. Burrell

Clarkson E. Burrell

Feb 22, 2021

Clarkson E. Burrell Sr, age 80 of Xenia, passed away on February 22, 2021 at Soin Medical Center. Clarkson was born on June 7, 1940 tothe late Elmer and Eva (Shaw) Burrell in Xenia, OH.Clarkson is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Josette (Baechler) Burrell, sons, Clarkson (Rebecca) Burrell Jr. and Michael (Karen) Burrell, daughters, Belinda (Lawrence) Daye,...

Teresa Lyn Ellis

Teresa Lyn Ellis

Feb 22, 2021

Teresa Lyn "Teri" Ellis, 66, danced through Heaven's gates February 22, 2021. She was greeted by her parents, Ken & Ruth Krohn, and all those she loved who preceded her. Teri was born July 13, 1954. She chose to live life to the absolute fullest after her almost fatal car accident when she was a teenager. Teri shocked everyone with...

Patricia Anne Eastham

Patricia Anne Eastham

Feb 22, 2021

Patricia Anne Eastham, age 89 of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born November 14, 1931 in Belpre, Ohio the daughter of Ernest and Winifred Harper.She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, A. Glenn Eastham, who passed away in June 2008. She is also preceded in death by her parents and brothers,...

Billy Elwood Edwards

Billy Elwood Edwards

Feb 22, 2021

Billy Elwood Edwards, age 94, of Beavercreek, formerly of Colorado Springs, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Harbor Chase of Beavercreek. He was born February 16, 1927 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late Dr. Kenneth and Marguerite Edwards.Billy proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Core. He retired from Mountain Bell as a telephone engineer....

Carol Lynn Soehner

Carol Lynn Soehner

Feb 21, 2021

In loving memory of Carol L Soehner. Carol Soehner, age 63, of Centerville Ohio, died of natural causes at home Sunday, February 21, 2021. She is preceded in death by her mother Jannette Woester Stetson, father Kenneth Stetson, and sister Katherine Nielsen. Carol is survived by her husband, Michael Soehner, daughters Jennifer Soehner (spouse-Angie Clayton) & Katherine Allen, granddaughters Lena...

Ruth Evelyn Miller Snively

Ruth Evelyn Miller Snively

Feb 21, 2021

Ruth Evelyn Miller Snively, age 95, of St. Leonard Retirement Community, Centerville, Ohio, passed away February 21, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton after a short illness.Ruth was born May 8, 1925 in Sidney, Ohio. Her parents were Frank E. and Lucille Weingartner Miller. As a young woman she left home to work at the Seeburg Factory in Chicago on...

Stella J. Overman

Stella J. Overman

Feb 21, 2021

Stella Joann "Honey" Overman, age 84, of Dayton, passed away on February 21, 2021, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born in Piketon, Ohio, on December 26, 1936, the daughter of the late Fred and Lilly Bloomfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Dean Overman; many siblings; and her...

Amy Marie Brown

Amy Marie Brown

Feb 21, 2021

Amy M. (Newman) Brown, left this life on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home. Amy was born May 3, 1969 to Damon and Carol (Barnes) Newman in Dayton. She was a 1987 graduate of Northmont High School. She pursued many avenues for a career, but excelled in her compassionate and kind nature, her quick wit and intelligence, and her...

Treva Schipper

Treva Schipper

Feb 21, 2021

Treva (Farley) Schipper, age 75 of Dayton, passed away February 21, 2021. She was born March 21, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late General and Daisy Farley. In addition to her parents, Treva was preceded in death by her sisters: Opal Pryor and Janice Farley; brother, J.W. Farley; and daughter, Connie Trimble.Treva is survived by her husband of 39...

Shannon Marie Williams

Shannon Marie Williams

Feb 20, 2021

Shannon Marie Williams, age 30, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Shannon was born in Dayton on November 11, 1990 to Brent Coffey & Peggy Williams. In addition to her parents, Shannon is survived by her grandparents, Tom & Sharon True; sisters and brother, Crystal, Billie, Jessica, Lucas, Rachel and Kelsey; and special friend, Joe and his...

Kenneth E. Ramby

Kenneth E. Ramby

Feb 20, 2021

Kenneth E. Ramby, age 69 of Medway, OH went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home. He was born June 2, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Lee and Eileen (Allen) Ramby. He married Karen Ford on February 22, 1975 in Dayton, OH.Kenny is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen; a daughter, Michelle...

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