Obituaries

Jerry Zimmerman

Jerry Zimmerman

Jul 1, 2020

Jerry "Z-Man" Zimmerman, age 79 of Dayton, crossed the finish line on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at St. Leonard CHI Living Community. He was born July 23, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ralph and Helen Zimmerman. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Diane Baird.Jerry is survived by three children; daughter, Michelle Lee (Jeff) Briggs; son,...

Jeffrey A. Preyor

Jeffrey A. Preyor

Jun 30, 2020

Jeffrey "Jeff" Aaron Preyor, age 34, of Dayton, passed away June 30, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 27, 1985, the son of Berlis Preyor. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Preyor; and his uncles, James "Jimmy" Preyor and Lamar Preyor, Sr. Jeff is survived by his mother, Berlis Preyor; his children, Adrianna Preyor,...

Jo-Ethel Thomas

Jo-Ethel Thomas

Jun 30, 2020

Jo-Ethel Thomas made her transition into eternal peace Tuesday, June 30, 2020, born June 23rd, 1946, in Greenwood, Mississippi, age 74. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. (Dickey )Thomas; mother, Ethel Lee McGee; father, Joe Floyd; cherished Daughter, Pamela Renee Floyd; sisters, Dorothy (Jean) McGee Fisher and Florence Gaddis; brothers, Frank J Floyd and James E...

Travis Keith Lewis

Travis Keith Lewis

Jun 30, 2020

Travis Keith Lewis, age 63 of Xenia, Ohio passed away unexpectedly and went to be with the lord June 20, 2020. He was born June 3, 1957 in Bluefield, West Virginia the son of George and Elizabeth Lewis.Travis was a loving son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Travis loved the Lord, he dedicated much of his time...

William E. Riley

William E. Riley

Jun 30, 2020

William E. "Bill" Riley, age 93, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Claremont Retirement Village. He was born July 10, 1926 in Bluefield, WV to the late Walter Lee Riley and Victoria (Williams) Riley. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Wilma (Thomas) Riley, son Michael...

Jeniphor Elizabeth Hruska

Jeniphor Elizabeth Hruska

Jun 30, 2020

HRUSKA, Jeniphor Elizabeth, 64, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at home with her family at her side. Jeniphor was born on January 6, 1956 to Frank Smyth and Jeniphor (MacMaster) Smyth who precede her in death, she was also preceded by three brother's, Robert, Frank and Greg Smyth, sister, Pat Spodnick and her beloved dog Queenie.Jeniphor leaves to cherish...

Terry James Miracle

Terry James Miracle

Jun 30, 2020

Terry James Miracle, age 55 of Dayton, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, after a lengthy illness. He was born May 29, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sewell and Willie Jean Miracle; four brothers, Tom, Charles, Danny and David; and one sister, Sharon.Terry is survived by his two...

Ralph L. Fannin

Ralph L. Fannin

Jun 30, 2020

Ralph L. Fannin, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 13, 1938 in Wrigley, Kentucky, the son of the late Ray Fannin and Inez Neely.Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Judy; sons, Scott (Jill ) Fannin, Kevin (Crista) Fannin; grandchildren, Colton (Brittany) Fannin, Chance Fannin;...

Barbara J. Potter

Barbara J. Potter

Jun 30, 2020

Barbara J. Potter, "Barb", age 76, of Kettering, passed away June 30, 2020. She was born November 29, 1943 in Cookeville, TN to the late William Cantrell and Edith Johnson. Barbara enjoyed following her grandsons around to sporting events, playing Bingo and traveling back home to TN. She was retired from GM Inland Division after 25 years of service. In...

David E. Denton

David E. Denton

Jun 30, 2020

David E. Denton, age 81 of Centerville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Southview Hospital. He was born May 4, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of the late Charles and Edith Denton.David was a US Army veteran. He retired from SKS Corporation after 30 years. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Elam Franklin Campbell

Elam Franklin Campbell

Jun 29, 2020

Elam Franklin Campbell, age 72, of Dayton, passed away on June 29, 2020. He was born in Anniston, Alabama on August 11, 1947, the son of the late Martin and Mary (Newell) Campbell. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Kenny Campbell and Danny Campbell. Elam is survived by his children, Candy (Harve, Jr.) Smith, Lonnie...

Laura Washington

Laura Washington

Jun 29, 2020

Laura Washington, age 70 of Reynoldsburg, passed away June 29, 2020. She was born December 22, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert and Lena Fremder. In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Fremder.Laura is survived by her sisters: Phyllis Jean Bailey and Joanie Phillips; nieces: Rhonda, Maria and Toni Ann; nephews:...

Stephen M. Yardic

Stephen M. Yardic

Jun 29, 2020

Stephen Michael Yardic, age 88, of Dayton, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born November 14, 1931 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania the son of the late Steve and Amelia (Radich) Yardic.Stephen was a retired store manager for GC Murphy Company and Ames Department Store with 40 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #98,...

Douglas A. Salyers

Douglas A. Salyers

Jun 29, 2020

Douglas A. Salyers, age 54 of Xenia, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020 in his wife Tabitha's loving arms at home. He was born on July 26, 1965 in Xenia, Ohio to Raymond and Sharon (Smith) Salyers. Doug married Tabitha Markley on October 18, 2014 in Yellow Springs, OH.Doug loved music, especially blues and rock and roll,...

Debra Wehner

Debra Wehner

Jun 28, 2020

Debra Ann Wehner born to J.T. Masiongale and Nancy Louise (Byrd) Masiongale went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2020. In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her grandparents and sister-in-law, Linda Masiongale.She is survived by her three daughters: Gina Tom (Jerry), Sunshine Wehner and Renee Long; ex-husband, Bill Wehner; grandchildren: Jerry Tom (Kara),...

George Kelly Spurlock

George Kelly Spurlock

Jun 28, 2020

George Kelly Spurlock, age 62, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was a longtime resident of Dayton, Ohio, and was currently employed with Custom Metal Shearing. George was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Hammond on September 29, 1969, his loving grandparents, Willie and Lillie Spurlock and his wife, Kathy Spurlock. He is survived...

Alysa Nicole Johnston

Alysa Nicole Johnston

Jun 28, 2020

JOHNSTON, Alysa Nicole, 32 of Trotwood, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020. Alysa was born on May 20, 1988 in Dayton, Ohio.Alysa leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Nicole Shroyer and her partner Gary Cantrell, three sisters Erica (Devon) Maxwell, Katie (Matt) Shroyer, Natasha (Matt) Johnson, maternal grandparents, Theodore and Judy Rogers, and paternal grandfather Edward Goodrich. Also surviving...

Harriet L. Grable

Harriet L. Grable

Jun 28, 2020

Harriet " Susie" L. Grable, age 83 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully June 28, 2020. She was born November 5, 1936 in Mount Vernon, OH to the late Louis and Martha Durbin. Susie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics, Nascar racing, and gardening. Susie loved spending time with her...

Ruth A. Bohler

Ruth A. Bohler

Jun 28, 2020

Ruth A. BohlerOctober 17, 1942 – June 28, 2020Bohler, Ruth Arlene age 77, of West Carrollton, Ohio died June 28, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. She was born October 17, 1942 in Middletown, Ohio the daughter of Rollie and Arlene (Creech) Eve. She is survived by her children Deborah Thomas, Patrick (Kelly) Thomas and Gina Thomas; grandchildren Kristen (Josh) Kuhn,...

Mark A. Cummings

Mark A. Cummings

Jun 28, 2020

Mark Andrew Cummings passed away at the age of 68. He was born September 10, 1951 in Dayton, OH to Peter and Bonnie Cummings. Mark was preceded in death by his father, PeterHe worked and retired from the City of Dayton. Mark loved traveling, camping and his grandkids. He had a soft spot for his dogs, especially Kirby!Mark is survived...

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