Obituaries
Shirley D. Skidmore
Jul 23, 2019
Shirley Deanna Skidmore, 78 of Dayton, reunited with her husband, Kenneth Skidmore on July 23, 2019. She was born in Morehead, KY, on December 12, 1940 to the late Elmore and Olive Law. In addition to her husband and parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her sister, Drucilla Warren; Geneva "Jean" Stransbury-Dehart; and her brother Jackie Law.Shirley is survived...
Lance Reed Jones
Jul 23, 2019
Lance Reed Jones, age 41, of Kettering, lost his battle with cancer on July 23, 2019. He was born May 5, 1978 in Dayton, Ohio and was a 1996 graduate of Miamisburg High School. Lance was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a sports fanatic who enjoyed fishing, hunting and baseball. He especially loved coaching, watching and...
Stevie Willis Bailey Ii
Jul 22, 2019
On the bright, cool afternoon of Wednesday, August 24, 1994, Steve and Deirdre Bailey welcomed Stevie Willis Bailey, II into the world. The high that summer's day peaked at just 73 degrees Fahrenheit. It remained, like Stevie himself, comfortably temperate, welcoming, calm.Seasons came and seasons went. Stevie grew tall quickly, soon overtaking his older sister Brittany in height yet always...
Lisa Ann Muhic
Jul 22, 2019
Lisa Ann Muhic, age 54, passed away July 22, 2019. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio but made her home in Dayton, Ohio since her childhood. She earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Dayton. Lisa is best remembered as an accomplished pianist who mastered the Piano Sonata No. 23 before she attended college. The tempestuous piece...
Michelle Greene
Jul 21, 2019
Michelle Greene, age 53, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2019, surrounded by her family. Michelle was brought into this world on April 4, 1966. She was the daughter of Jimmy Almond and Mary Jackson of Dayton, OH. On March 16, 1996, Michelle married Marion Greene and they began their life's journey in Dayton, Ohio.During her...
David A. Shockey
Jul 21, 2019
David A. Shockey, age 70 of Dayton, passed away July 21, 2019. He was born December 3, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Lucian and Pearline Shockey. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Shockey; and sister, Janet Richter.David is survived by his brother, Cartis (Mary Ann) Shockey; sisters: Anna (Delmar) Thompson,...
Thomas Mac Pannell
Jul 21, 2019
In loving memory of THOMAS MACK PANNELL, born March 16, 1924 in Boomer, West Virginia to Thomas Pannell and Annie Moon-Pannell. He departed this life on Sunday, July 21, 2019 surrounded by family in Dayton, Ohio.He attended Logan High School in Logan, WV. He loved all kinds of sports and his favorite team was the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a...
Edward Raymond Palma
Jul 21, 2019
Edward Raymond "Eddy" Palma, age 55 of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly and surrounded by his loved ones on July 21, 2019. Edward was born on September 13, 1963 in Washington D.C. to proud parents, Teresa A. and William E. Palma. He proudly continued his family's legacy of attending and graduated from LaSalle Military Academy on Long Island, NY in...
Charles Ray Smith
Jul 21, 2019
Charles Ray Smith, age 78 of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 3, 1940 in Campton, Kentucky the son of Clyde and Hazel Smith.He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Howard and Clyde, Jr.; sisters, Ella Jane and Kay.Charles retired from Flexicore Systems Inc. in 2000. Charles loved to...
Michael L. Klase
Jul 21, 2019
Michael L. Klase, age 52, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2019. He was born February 22, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Sue and Dean Klase. In addition to his parents Michael was preceded in death by his sister Theresa McKowen. He is survived by his son, Dyllon Michael A. Klase; 4 sisters, Karen (Bill) Weisel,...
Deborah Jane Timmons
Jul 21, 2019
Timmons, Deborah Jane "Gee" age 68, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was born in Rochester, New York on July 2, 1951 to the late John and Deborah Sawken (nee Root). Debbie is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Thomas Clifford Timmons; daughters, Bobbi Ann (Kevin Cochran) Timmons and Randi Lynn (John Bongers)...
William Pratt Griffin
Jul 20, 2019
William P. "Bill" Griffin, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2019. He was 85 years old. Born May 3, 1934 in Norwalk, OH to Douglas and Marguerite (Pratt) Griffin, both of whom predeceased him. He grew up in Mansfield, OH and moved to Dayton after graduating from Ohio University, to begin a 30 year career with IBM...
Arnetta Jo Ramsey
Jul 20, 2019
Arnetta Jo Ramsey, age 83 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2019. She was born in Decatur, IL to the late Joseph and Frances Blakeman on May 25, 1936. Arnetta moved to Dayton in the mid-fifties with her family. Arnetta retired after 23 years of service from Bank One. Prior to her career at the bank she worked...
Virginia L. Fuson
Jul 20, 2019
Virginia L. Fuson, age 91 of Dayton, reunited with her husband, Bonnie "Bob" Fuson on July 20, 2019. She was born on March 9, 1928 in Ages, KY to the late Logan and Nannie (Dyer) ball. In addition to her husband and parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her daughter, Sonda Wieser.She is survived by her three children, Steve...
Gracie Mae Seals
Jul 20, 2019
Gracie Mae Seals, age 81 of Dayton,OH, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. She was born July 9, 1938 in Hyden, KY to the late Willie and Mallie Woods. Gracie was a born again Christian. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lee Seals; and three...
Mark W. Priser
Jul 20, 2019
Mark William Priser, age 63 of New Carlisle, passed away on July 20, 2019. He was born on March 5, 1956 in Dayton to the late Dale W. and Kathryn E. (Crouder) Priser. He is survived by his loving wife: Dorinda Priser; children: Bradley Priser, Norman (Amy) Young, David (Krissy) Young, Angela (Shawn) Mangen, Sean (Sarah) Young and Benjamin (Tiffany)...
Charles E. Walker
Jul 20, 2019
Charles "Boots" Walker, age 69 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born September 17, 1949 in Dayton, to the late Charles Walker and Loretta Walker Kottman. Charles was a member of St. Adalbert Parish, Knights of Columbus Council #3730, and the Polish Club. He worked for NCR, First Image, and retired from Kodak. He was...
Edgar A. Chamness
Jul 19, 2019
Edgar A. "Ed" Chamness, age 76 of Wilberforce, OH, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Howell, Michigan to John and Ruth (Wregglesworth) Chamness. Ed married Janice Piland on December 9, 1961 in Garden City, Kansas. Ed became a member of the Central State University Hall of Fame in 2017. He has...
Jo Ann Barnes
Jul 19, 2019
Jo Ann BarnesService: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2300 Smithville Rd, Dayton, OhioViewing: 9:00-10:00 on July 25, 2019.Mass: 10:00-11:00 am.Interment: Calvary Cemetery following Mass.In lieu of Flowers donate to Paralyzed Vets Research.Jo Ann Barnes, 85 years old, of Kettering, Ohio passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton, Ohio, on Friday, July 19, 2019.Jo Ann was born December 28, 1933 to Paul...
Verna A. Deis
Jul 19, 2019
Verna (Kochendorfer) Deis age 85, of Riverside, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019.She was born July 26, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Joseph and Clara Kochendorfer. Verna is survived by her daughters Ann (Kyle) Rudd and Nora (Hwan) Cho; grandchildren Anthony (Sarah) Wheeler, Adam Cho, Zachary Rudd and Hannah Cho; great grandchildren Zoey, Joel and Ella Wheeler; brother...
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