Obituaries

Rachael Ann Smith

Rachael Ann Smith

Dec 9, 2019

Rachael Ann Smith, age 27, born July 31, 1992 and died on December 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by grandparents Robert Smith and Beverly Holdeman. She is survived by her parents Kelly (& Pamala) Smith and Kristine (& Michael) (Holdeman) Miller, fiancé Justin Peck, grandparents William Holdeman and Sharron Smith, siblings Ryan (& Kelsey) Smith, Nathaniel (& Brittany)...

Kenneth Lee Moore

Kenneth Lee Moore

Dec 9, 2019

Kenneth Lee Moore, age 85, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019. Kenny worked for AT&T and retired in 1991.Kenny is survived by his sons: Kent Steven Moore of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and Mark Alan Moore of Dayton, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law: Melinda Anne (D. Scott) Eaton of Petoskey, Michigan; grandchildren: Olivia Grace & Caden Scott Eaton....

Helen Louise Rex

Helen Louise Rex

Dec 8, 2019

REX, Helen 91 of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Frederick Rex in 2011, her parents, Charles and Julia (Seibert) Berecz and brother Charles Berecz, sister-in-law Peggy Medlar. Helen leaves to cherish her memory her son and daughter-in-law Tom and Susan Rex, grandchildren Andrew (Tadra) Rex,...

Michael T. Caldwell

Michael T. Caldwell

Dec 8, 2019

Michael T. Caldwell, age 76, of Dayton Ohio passed away December 8, 2019 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born June 30, 1943 in Dayton Ohio to the late Joseph and Emily Caldwell.Michael retired from General Motors after 30 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He loved all animals especially his poodles, Ginger and...

Darraugh Brandon

Darraugh Brandon

Dec 8, 2019

Darraugh "Mickey" Brandon, age 86 of Brookville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Brookhaven Rehab and Retirement Center. She was born July 19, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frank (1939) and Theresa (Reichbauer) McGee Hussey (1967).Mickey hosted the RB Riders 4H Club known as the "Barn Babies" in her barn and stables located on the property...

Donald J. Lowe

Donald J. Lowe

Dec 7, 2019

LOWE, Donald, 65 of Troy passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Donald was born on February 10, 1954 to James Lowe and Maria (DiOrio) Lowe who precede him in death, also preceding him in death are 4 brothers and 1 sister.Donald leaves to cherish his memory, his partner Christy R. Green, daughter, Amy Lowe-Smith, Son, Phillip (Elizabeth) Lowe, 2...

Anthony Earl Jackson

Anthony Earl Jackson

Dec 7, 2019

JACKSON, Anthony Jackson, 60 of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Elizabeth Marie (Miller) Jackson, brother Jeffery L. Jackson, sister and brother-in-law Emma Sue and Kelly Combs.Anthony leaves to cherish his memory his beloved fiance Odelia Finley, children Anthony Jackson II, Felicia Jackson, Adam Jackson, Alex Jackson, Alonzo...

Danny Creech

Danny Creech

Dec 7, 2019

Danny Creech, age 68 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born December 3, 1951 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Herbert and Delphia Creech.Danny was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and he served in the National Guard. In addition to his parents, Danny was prececed in death by sister,...

Daniel W. Drago, Jr.

Daniel W. Drago, Jr.

Dec 7, 2019

Daniel Watters Drago Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home December 7, 2019 in Dayton, Ohio. He was 67 years old.Dan was born on November 26, 1952 in Springfield, Missouri to his parents, Marge and Dan Drago Sr. He graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1974, and a Master's in Business Administration in 1975....

Lena M. Layman

Lena M. Layman

Dec 7, 2019

Lena M. Layman, age 89 of Dayton, OH passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on October 29, 1930 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Edna Rhoads.Lena came to Dayton in the late 1970's and started the auction house in the Forest Park Plaza. In the early 1980's, she started the West Third Auction House...

Jacqueline H. Evans

Jacqueline H. Evans

Dec 6, 2019

Evans, Jacqueline H. (Jack)Age 92, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Helen Spitzig, and sisters Rita Hyland and Gin Koenig. She was a loving and devoted mother to her four children: Gary (Linda) Evans, Judy (Joe) Deady, Greg and Kevin Evans; a fun-loving grandmother to AJ, Vince, and Jake...

Timothy Gordon Rankin

Timothy Gordon Rankin

Dec 6, 2019

Timothy Gordon "Tim" Rankin, 57, of New Carlisle, passed away on December 6, 2019. He was born on May 29, 1962 to the late Bradley and Jane (Myers) at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines. Tim worked as a Forklift Driver for Spinnaker Coating for almost 6 years. He was a valued employee and loved by all. He was a dedicated...

John Howard Gordon Sr.

John Howard Gordon Sr.

Dec 6, 2019

John Howard Gordon Sr., age 67 of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. He was born December 8, 1951 in Cookeville, Tennessee, the son of the late Fred Gordon and Mary Sliger.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Anna Pearl Gordon.John is survived by his children, John H. Gordon Jr., Leslie (Tony) Foreman, Lisa...

Jerry L. Parsons

Jerry L. Parsons

Dec 6, 2019

Jerry L. Parsons, age 72 of Riverside passed away at his home on December 6, 2019.He was born July 13, 1947 in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Charles and Georgia Parsons.Jerry loved his race cars, pet birds and Burger King!He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Edra Shepherd niece Tracy Shepherd and great niece Adrianna Shepherd.Jerry is...

Kathleen Jeanelle Wood

Kathleen Jeanelle Wood

Dec 6, 2019

Kathleen Jeanelle Wood, age 67 of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Dayton V.A. Medical Center. She was born August 18, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Anna Wood.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, George Wood; .Kathleen is survived by her brothers, Thomas, David and Louis Wood;...

Jeannette B. Eck

Jeannette B. Eck

Dec 6, 2019

Jeannette Brinkman Eck Stragand, age 101, passed quietly on Friday, December 6, 2019. One of six children of Isabelle and Louis Brinkman, she was born and raised in Dayton. Jeannette attended the School of the Brown County Ursulines and Miami Jacobs. She worked at Frigidaire and then at Wright Patterson AFB in the Intelligence Division when World War II broke...

Theodore Tyre Marcum "Ted"

Theodore Tyre Marcum "Ted"

Dec 5, 2019

Theodore Tyre Marcum, "Ted," age 82 of Riverside, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. He was born October 16, 1937 in Hillsboro, Ohio, the son of the late Homer and Louise Marcum.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Adda Lenora "Lee" Marcum; daughters, Lynnlee Rae and Lisa Renee; 2 brothers; and 4...

June Nowling

June Nowling

Dec 5, 2019

June Nowling, age 92 of Riverside passed away unexpectedly December 5, 2019.She was born May 28, 1927 in Mozelle, KY to the late Elijah and Effie (Smith) Howard.June was preceded in death by parents; husbands Theodore Kendrick and William A. Nowling; brothers Glenn Howard, Denver Howard and Smith Howard; grandson Jayson Banks.She is survived by her daughters Donna Cruze, Debra...

Carolyn Jean Justice

Carolyn Jean Justice

Dec 5, 2019

Carolyn Jean Justice, age 60 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. She was born April 5, 1959, the daughter of the late Donald Reynolds and Barbara Green.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-father who raised her, Charles "Chuck" Green; and Maggie Moo her beloved bulldog.Carolyn is survived by her husband, Bobby Perkins;...

Ladonna Jean Sowry

Ladonna Jean Sowry

Dec 5, 2019

LaDonna Jean Sowry, 62, of Huber Heights, passed away on December 5, 2019 at home. She was born on January 27, 1957 to Fene and Sarah (Deck) Lane in Dayton, OH. On April 15, 1980 she married Roger A. Sowry. She was preceded in death by her Father, Fene Lane. LaDonna is survived by her loving Husband of 39 years,...

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