Obituaries
Albert B. Smith
Aug 8, 2020
Albert "AB" Smith was born September 21, 1942 at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL to Parents Mary Buggs-Chillis and Albert B. Smith, Sr.Albert found school difficult, but life amazing. He worked off and on until enlisting in the US Army in 1960 ( honorably discharged in 1963).Albert spent time hitch-hiking back and forth between Chicago and Dayton, where he...
Arya Saphira-Ann Frazier
Aug 8, 2020
Arya Saphira-Ann Frazier, beloved daughter of Tyler and Mikealla (Midkiff) Frazier, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center.Arya is survived by her loving parents, Tyler and Mikealla; paternal grandparents, Eric Frazier and Linda Wheatley; maternal grandparents, Denver and April Midkiff; aunts and uncles, Stephen Midkiff, Darian Midkiff, Hayden Midkiff, Hailey Swartz, Rissa Wheatley, Isaiah Wheatley, Mason Frazier,...
Kurtis Swogger
Aug 7, 2020
Kurtis E. Swogger, age 58 of Xenia, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. He was born January 12, 1962 in Xenia, Ohio the son of Fred W. and Helen C. Smith.Kurtis graduated from Greene County Career Center in 1980. He was an avid bowler and musician who played in the Battle of the Bands with Krimson Tide. He enjoyed playing...
John R. Downey Sr.
Aug 7, 2020
John R. Downey Sr., age 77 of Centerville, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born November 5, 1942 in Newark, New Jersey the son of Lawrence and Florence Downey.John proudly served his country for 26 years in the United States Air Force. He continued a civil service career at Andrews Air Force Base and...
Christine Marie Dennison
Aug 7, 2020
Christine Marie Dennison, age 61 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2020. She was born June 1, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Harry and Marietta St.John.Christine was a loving mother, sister, aunt, friend and boss. She was a manager at numerous Taco Bell locations for 25 years. She was an avid reader,...
Dreama G. Lake
Aug 7, 2020
Dreama G. Lake, age 80 of Dayton, passed away August 7, 2020 at her home. She was born June 11, 1940 in Kanawha, WV to the late Theodore and Leatha (Fraley) Workman. In addition to her parents, Dreama was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lake; step-son, Kenny; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her four...
Peter A. Candela
Aug 7, 2020
Peter Anthony Candela, age 71, of Dayton, passed away on August 7, 2020. He was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on January 13, 1949, the son of the late Anthony and Mildred Candela. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Rebecca Candela; brother, Steven Candela; and sister, Dena Candela .Peter is survived by his sons, Anthony...
Leroy House, Sr.
Aug 7, 2020
Leroy House, Sr., age 78 of Moraine, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home. He was born May 10, 1942 in Manchester, Kentucky the son of the late Roy House and Edna (Melton) Judd.Leroy is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sharon Kay (Saylor) House; children, Teresa Ann House, Leroy "Bub" (Nina) House, Jr. and Lisa...
Wanda Sue Fugate
Aug 6, 2020
Wanda Sue Fugate, age 71 of Englewood, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. She was born January 25, 1949 in Jackson, Kentucky the daughter of Willie and Ethel Hudson.Wanda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her favorite times were with her family. They enjoyed traveling, camping, being outdoors, and spending time at the lake.She is preceded in...
Angela Marie Brown
Aug 6, 2020
Angela Marie Brown was born on March 14,1975 to parents April Marie Lampley and Edwin Marshall Brown in Annapolis, Maryland. Angela relocated to Dayton, Ohio with her parents at the age of 2, where she resided for the remainder of her life. She attended Patterson Career Technology Center studying Medical Assistance. Angela was a devout mother of 3 Angel Brown,...
Mary Ruth Bonds
Aug 6, 2020
Mary Ruth "Sissy" Bonds, age 72 of Dayton, passed away August 6, 2020. The family will hold a private service at a later date. To share a memory of Mary or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Kevin Edward Apgar
Aug 6, 2020
Kevin Edward Apgar, age 57 of Xenia, Ohio passed away at his residence with his loving wife by his side on August 6, 2020. He was born February 26, 1963 in Xenia, Ohio to the late Charlene Apgar. Kevin was a loving husband, grandfather, nephew, and friend. He had a craft for building and loved working and teaching his grandson...
John P. Fisher
Aug 6, 2020
Fisher, John P. age 81, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 19, 1939 to the late John H. and Helen E. Fisher (nee Guy). He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha S. Fisher. John is survived by his son, Douglas J. (Julie) Fisher; granddaughter, Kasie N....
Michael Charles Priser
Aug 5, 2020
Michael Charles Priser passed away July 22, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born October 5, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio. Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Priser; his brothers, Doug, Joe, and Jerry Priser. Michael is survived by the mother of his children, Sharon Johnson; his children, Tommy and Patricia Johnson; his grandchildren, Tommy Johnson, Jr., Haley...
Otho Leroy Karns
Aug 5, 2020
Otho Leroy Karns, loving husband, father and grandfather, age 75 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020. He was born July 23, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Marvin and Ruth Karns.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Karns; son, Marvin Karns; grandson, Christopher Walker; and brother, Wilbur Karns. Otho...
Dolores Mae Wooster
Aug 5, 2020
Dolores Mae Wooster, age 88, of Dayton, passed away August 5, 2020. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 9, 1931, the daughter of the late Herbert and Goldie Richards. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Richard Wooster; son, Donald Hudson; and her granddaughter, Brittanie Lambert. Dolores is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Weddle...
John E. Randle
Aug 5, 2020
John Randle, 78, also known as "The MulchMan", was welcomed into heaven on August 5, 2020. John was born on February 1, 1942 in London, England to George Edward Randle & Eileen Dorothy Dunsford Randle. He was the oldest of 5 siblings: Jacqueline Kay Junk, Jeffery George Randle, Janice Eileen Sheets, Jack Dunsford Randle. John was married to his wife...
Jasmin Maombi
Aug 4, 2020
Jasmin Maombi, infant daughter of Erisa Maombi and Dina Nyirandikubwimana, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020.Along with her parents, Jasmin is survived by her brother, Jeremiah M. Derick; grandparents, Dunia Mushatsi and Anna Chimpaye, Kabale Mbonabucha and Marita Nyirabazamanza; as well as many other family members and friends.Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 9 am to...
Myrtle Lorine Jackson
Aug 4, 2020
Myrtle Lorine Jackson, age 84, passed away August 4, 2020, at 10:25am, with her family by her side. Myrtle was born in Tuckerman, Arkansas on June 13, 1936, the daughter of the late Audra and Junie Garner. One of eight children, Lorine as a young child, and through her teenage years, worked as a laborer in the cotton fields of...
Arlis Lee Howard
Aug 4, 2020
Arlis Lee Howard, age 70 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born December 8, 1949 in Johnson, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Howard and Helen Taylor.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Howard, Sr.; son, Scott Howard; brother, Earl Wells. Arlis is...
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