Obituaries
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...
Stanley H. Reed, Jr.
Sep 7, 2020
Stanley H. Reed, Jr. passed away September 7 attended by the loving staff at Franklin Ridge Nursing Home, Franklin OH. Stan, known as "Rusty" to his family and many old friends, was born Feb. 2, 1941 in Middletown OH. He is survived by daughter Allison Bushbaum and grandson Reed, of Centerville OH, and by brothers Jim of Oxford OH and...
Taylor Dean Fields
Sep 7, 2020
Taylor Dean Fields, age 20, of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. He was born January 13, 2000 in Denver, Colorado the son of the late Steven and Karen Fields.Along with his parents, Taylor is preceded in death by his brother, Treshawn Fields.Taylor is survived by siblings, Don Pernia, Jason (Traci) Pernia, Rebecca (Phil) Walter, Spencer...
Ernest L. Rife
Sep 7, 2020
Ernest L. Rife, age 88 of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2020, but not before he helped to Make America Great Again. He was born June 9, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ernest C. and Chloe Rife. In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by his children: Ernest L. Rife,...
Everett Ray "Chad" Chadrick
Sep 7, 2020
Everett Ray "Chad" Chadrick, age 86, went to live in his heavenly mansion on September 7, 2020, after a 15-year fight with cancer. He was born the only child of the late Timothy Ray and Ottice Marie (Shively) of Dodson, Louisiana, on July 15, 1934. He graduated from Dodson High School and received his BA in Music Education from Louisiana...
Emily Ann Gaston
Sep 7, 2020
Emily Ann Gaston, age 45 of Dayton, OH passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020. She was born September 21, 1974 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Mary (Chin) Higgins, and they survive.Emily attended Stebbins High School and Sinclair Community College, where she studied to become an Addiction Counselor. She loved her dogs Bear and Dozier, who she treated like...
Roberta J. Cyphers "Robin"
Sep 7, 2020
Roberta J. Cyphers, "Robin," age 60 of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. She was born March 14, 1960 in Greenville, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Michael Cyphers; mother, Martha Jane Stolz; sister, Kim Stolz; and grandparents, Erma and George Baughman. Robin is survived by her son, David (Lori) Cyphers; grandchildren, Chris Alan, Taylor...
Kathy Jean (Castle) Blair
Sep 7, 2020
Kathy Jean Blair, age 62 of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. She was born September 30, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Donald and Carlarita Castle.Kathy attended Alter High School. She was very dedicated and hard working. She worked for Goodwill Industries in Miamisburg. She loved spending time with and...
Donald Ray Welz Sr.
Sep 7, 2020
Donald "Donnie" Ray Welz Sr., age 91 of Riverside, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 7,2020. He was born February 14, 1929 in Harshmanville, Ohio son of the late Alfred and Margaret Welz. Donnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Don worked at Joyce Cridland...
Jeffrey A. Cansler
Sep 6, 2020
Jeffrey A. Cansler, age 52, left us to be with the Lord on September 6, 2020. He was born June 11, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio.He was a former employee of the City of Moraine.Jeffrey was preceded in death by his wife, Pamella Sue Cansler in 2017.He is survived by his mother, Miriam Donovan.There will be no services.To share a memory...
Armando Soto
Sep 6, 2020
Armando Soto, age 61 of Miamisburg, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born November 8, 1958 in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico to the late Ramon and Isidra Soto-Carillo. He is also preceded in death by his brother David Soto.Armando is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lynn Soto; daughter, Amanda Soto; two sons, Armando (Sayda)...
Theresa Jean Jones
Sep 6, 2020
Theresa Jean Jones, age 70, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Theresa was born in Dayton on May 16, 1950 to the late Charles & Reva Escudero. In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her brother, John Escudero. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Donald Jones; daughter, Amber (Kermit)...
Michael Shavonte Ruffin-White
Sep 5, 2020
Reflections of Life In order to have an ending…You must have a beginning… A Time to Be Born: Michael Shavonte Ruffin-White was the second child born on October 19, 1997 in Chicago IL to the proud parents Hanna Ruffin-Clegg and Michael "Woogie" White. Michael is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather Henry Ruffin and first cousin Sharmaine Sargent. A...
Ronald E. Shumaker
Sep 5, 2020
Ronald E. Shumaker (77) of Kettering passed away at home on September 05, 2020. Ron was born in Xenia Ohio on June 07, 1943 to Robert Clark Shumaker and Thelma (Ary) Shumaker. Ron is survived by Rosemary Corron the mother of his three surviving children- Chris (Beth) Shumaker, Andrew Shumaker, Nancy (Todd) Templin. Ron is also survived by his three...
Christopher R. Roche Ii
Sep 5, 2020
Christopher R. Roché II, age 25 of Miamisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born on October 17, 1994, in Denver, CO, to Christopher Sr. & Lisa Roché. Christopher loved music and played drums in high school for the Miamisburg Viking Marching Band. After graduating, he served active duty in the United States Navy and then...
Shanea I. Martin
Sep 5, 2020
Shanea I. Martin, age 30 of Dayton, passed away September 5, 2020. She was born June 30, 1990 in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Lillie B. Martin-Nelms and William Hamilton.Shanea is survived by her parents: Cynthia Hamilton and Fredrick, Sr and Netta Martin; special family member, Samuel Taste; children: Ja'Wuan, Ja'Rayla and Jamar; brothers and...
Marilyn J. Howerton
Sep 5, 2020
Marilyn J. Howerton, age 88, of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Marilyn was born in West Alexandria, OH on August 5, 1932 to the late Paul & Clara Sauer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Buerger. Marilyn is survived by her sons, Mike Howerton,...
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