Obituaries
Celia Ann Elam
Oct 20, 2020
Celia Ann Elam, age 72 of New Carlisle, passed away October 20, 2020. She was born September 20, 1948 in Leatherwood, Kentucky to the late Denver and Nancy (Cornett) Smith. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her brothers: Lester, Forester, Pearl and Howard; and sister, Lona.Ann is survived by her husband of 49 years, Gary...
Nasha R. Reid
Oct 19, 2020
Nasha Renee Reid, age 23 of Dayton, passed away October 19, 2020. She was born on December 9, 1996 in Dayton, OH, to her parents, Nathanial T. Reid Sr. and Lfrieda Carter. She leaves behind two sisters, Kaitlyn Thomas and Kiara Reid, followed by three brothers, Joseph Carter, Brian Coleman and Nathanial Reid Jr., as well as a host of...
Gregory Lee Pettit
Oct 19, 2020
Gregory Lee Pettit, age 59, of West Carrollton, passed away October 19, 2020. He was born and raised in West Carrollton, and worked at Bobcat of Dayton in several positions for more than 30 years. Greg was preceded in death by his grandmother, Iris Pettit, mother, Linda (nee Parker) Pettit, and his brother, Dirk Pettit.He is survived by his father,...
Larry L. Hamby
Oct 19, 2020
Larry L. Hamby, age 63, of Dayton, passed away October 19, 2020. He was born in Harriman, Tennessee, on August 7, 1957, the son of the late Sim and Zenia (Steelman) Hamby. He was preceded in death by his parents and his favorite dog, Rocky.Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Lana (Cottrell) Hamby; daughters, Casey Hamby and Raven DeLong;...
Jimmie R. Smith
Oct 19, 2020
Jimmie R. Smith, age 77 of Dayton, passed away October 19, 2020 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born on May 2, 1943 in Caryville, TN to the late Joseph and Mary Ruth (Lay) Smith. In addition to his parents, Jimmie was preceded in death by his wife, Clare Smith; son, Roger Smith; brother, Bill Smith and sister, Pauline...
Stella V. Humbert
Oct 19, 2020
Humbert, Stella Virginia age 90, of Moraine, (formerly of Stonega, Virginia) passed to Heaven Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 of COVID-19 at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek.Stella was born on July 14, 1930, to Forrest and Daisy (Wells) Lambert, the eldest of 11 children.During her COVID-19 battle a medical professional said Stella was a "fighter". She fought many battles during her...
William Ernest Kraft, Sr.
Oct 18, 2020
William Ernest Kraft, Sr., age 75, of Dayton, passed away on October 18, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on April 27, 1945, the son of the late Richard and Wanda Kraft. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Juliet Kraft. William is survived by his beloved children, Trina Bangash, William E. Kraft, II and...
Delores Hall
Oct 18, 2020
Delores "Tudy" Hall, age 72 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Grandview Hospital. She was born on July 18, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Martin and Catherine Hall. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Byron Hall; sister, Beverly Gay; and nephew, William Gay Sr..Delores is survived by her uncle, Alvin Hall...
Dorothy Louise (Nee Sollberger)Raker
Oct 18, 2020
Dorothy Louise (nee Sollberger) Raker, age 89, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. Dorothy was the beloved mother of Ralph (Carol) Tatman, Jr. of New Berlin, WI, and Anthony (Tobi) Raker of Rockledge, FL. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Heather, Brent, Douglas and Amy (nee Tatman) Burg, Jessica and Holly Simmons; 9...
Kenneth Joseph Conradt
Oct 18, 2020
Kenneth Joseph Conradt, "Ken," age 91 of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home. He was born August 18, 1929 in Steinauer, Nebraska, the son of the late Frank and Helen Conradt.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, James Conradt, Charlene Koehler, Bernice Cook, Helen Kassing and Marlene Liekhus.Ken is survived...
Juanita Jett Sexton
Oct 18, 2020
Juanita Jett Sexton, 91, ascended to the Abha Kingdom on October 19, 2020 at Friends Care Community in Yellow Springs after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 16, 1928 in South Lebanon, to Letha Johnson and Wickliffe Jett. After graduating from Kings Mills HS in 1946, she began a career at McCalls in Dayton. She worked for 20...
Douglas D. Spitler
Oct 18, 2020
Spitler, Douglas D. "Doug" age 64, of New Paris, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born in Hampton, Virginia on January 23, 1956 to the late Dwight W. and Lyda F. Spitler (nee Johnson). Doug is survived by his sons, Jason D. Spitler, Grant M. (Elisabeth) Spitler, and Ethan K. Spitler; sister, Patricia (Barry) Ahr; brothers,...
Gabriella Umutesi
Oct 18, 2020
Gabriella Umutesi, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Southview Hospital. She was born October 18, 2020 in Washington Township, Ohio the daughter of Richard Ruganza and Chantal Nyabirori. A graveside service will be held at 10am on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at West Memory Gardens in Moraine.
Cory Lee Wroten
Oct 17, 2020
Cory Lee "Maglight" Wroten, age 27 of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born December 18, 1992 in Xenia, Ohio the son of Robert Wroten and Dawn Hollingshead.Cory enjoyed spending time with his dog, Keiko, and driving his truck. He was a member of the Thug Riders from Dayton. He proudly served his country in the...
Marlon Dewayne Lewis
Oct 17, 2020
Marlon DeWayne Lewis, age 24 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born October 31, 1995 in Dayton, Ohio.He is preceded in death by his mother, Stephanie Oglesby.Marlon is survived by his father, James Lewis; siblings, , Mycha'ayla Williamson, Craig Garner, Isiah Garner, Micah Oglesby; uncles, Willie Black, Marcell Black, Odell Black, Christopher Black; aunt, Tonya Watts...
Christopher Hoctel
Oct 17, 2020
Hoctel, Christopher age 38, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 18, 1982 to Gary Michael Hoctel and Lori H. Newman (nee Schoeps). He was preceded in death by his mother, Lori H. Newman. Christopher is survived by his beloved and devoted aunt, Kathleen Annette Goodpaster; grandmother, Johanna Goodpaster;...
Bonnie J. Hawn
Oct 17, 2020
Bonnie J. Hawn, age 82 of Riverside, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 11, 1938 in Crawford, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Thurman and Bonnie Shepherd.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Hawn; and grandson, Christopher Hubbard.Bonnie is survived by her daughters,...
Dennis W. Russell
Oct 17, 2020
Dennis W. Russell, age 71 of Kettering, OH went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 24, 1949 in Lee County, Virginia to Governor and Dorothy (Patrick) Russell. Dennis married Connie Bryant on March 14, 1997 in Gatlinburg, TN. Dennis loved to fish and watch Western movies. He worked...
Martin Philip Zoller
Oct 17, 2020
Martin Philip Zoller, age 71 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born December 3, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ralph and Eva Zoller. He is preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Colleen Zoller. Martin is survived by his sister, Stephanie Elaine Zoller, and many other family and...
Gerald "Jug" Zimmerman
Oct 17, 2020
Gerald "Jug" Paul Zimmerman, of Kettering passed away in his sleep on Saturday October 17, 2020. He is survived by his children Jill (Jim) Bolan, Mary Beth (Chuck) Bentley, Chuck (Leacia Brilliant) Zimmerman, Jim (Michael Green) Zimmerman and Jerry (Cathy) Zimmerman Jr.; son-in-law Dan Olcott; 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lou Heitkamp, Aggie O'Donnell, Dottie Spatz and Carol...
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