Obituaries
Ruth E. Lairson
May 6, 2019
Ruth E. Lairson, age 80 of Vandalia, passed away May 6, 2019. She was born February 19, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William and Frances Bowers. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lairson, Sr.; sisters: Rose and Effie; and brothers: Hilbert and William. Ruth is survived by her children: Cheryl...
Robert J Werts
May 6, 2019
Robert J. Werts, age 67 of Bradford, passed away on May 6, 2019. He was born in Dayton to the late Virginia and Robert L. Werts. Robert graduated from Milton-Union High School in 1969. He went on to work as a machinist for many years. In his free time, Robert enjoyed working on cars and fixing things around the house....
Marla Jean Culham
May 6, 2019
Marla Jean Culham, age 84 of Dayton, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 27, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold and Ellen Wray. Marla is survived by her sons, Steve (Cindy) Culham, Mark (Debbie) Culham, Scott (Sharon) Culham; grandchildren, David, Jason (Mandy), Philip (Jen), Seth and Samuel Culham;...
David A. Mcdermott
May 6, 2019
David A. "Papaw" McDermott, age 71 of Huber Heights, passed away on May 6, 2019. He was born July 21, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert and Margaret McDermott. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Myra McDermott. David is survived by his daughters: Jacqueline Baumgardner and Jody McDermott; grandchildren: Joshua Bowling,...
Delores Barnes
May 6, 2019
Delores Jean (Gibson) Barnes, age 82, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 in Miamisburg, OH. Delores was born in Dayton, OH on April 24, 1937 to the late Willard Gibson and Cletus (Urschel) Ledford.In addition to her parents, Delores was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Lonas E. Barnes; a daughter, Belinda "Tinkerbell" Barnes, granddaughters, Danielle Oliver...
Brandon Owens
May 5, 2019
Brandon Owens, 35, of Union, Ohio died unexpectedly Saturday, May 4th 2019. Brandon was born on September 9th, 1983 to Bob Owens (Donna) and Kathy Asaro (Wymore). He was married to Bri Owens (Crace) on October 23, 2010. They have 2 beautiful children, Brooklyn (6 yrs) and Hunter (10 mos).Brandon was also known as "Bubba", a nickname given to him...
Alice I. Remnant
May 5, 2019
Alice I. Remnant, age 98, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Alice was born on January 28, 1921 in New York City, NY to the late John & Alice Remnant. Alice proudly served in the U.S. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps during WWII. She was preceded in death by her siblings, John, Janet, and George. Alice is survived...
John C. Lieser, Sr.
May 5, 2019
John Charles Lieser, Sr., 92, of Kettering, passed away on May 5, 2019. He was born on February 2, 1927 to John and Anna (Osterfeld) Lieser in Chickasaw, OH. John was a proud Navy Veteran who served in WWII. He worked as an Accountant for DESC and retired in 1983. He was a very active Charter Member of St. Charles...
Patricia K. Mcnutt
May 4, 2019
Patricia Kimble McNutt, age 67 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was born February 25, 1952 in Dayton, Oh the daughter of late Al and Jane Kimble.Patricia is survived by her husband of 44 years, Nevin; children, Jeff McNutt, Ashley McNutt, Stefanie McNutt and Eric (Malinda) McNutt; grandchildren, Christa Hawk and Jacob Johnson; siblings, Steve (Bonnie) Kimble...
Opal Owens
May 3, 2019
Opal Owens, age 87, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, of Dayton, passed away May 3, 2019. She was born October 11, 1931 in Barbourville, Kentucky to the late Joe and Elizabeth (Hinkle) Patterson. Opal was a devoted Christian. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and cooking for her family. Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil Owens, and by her...
Peggy Anne Ross
May 3, 2019
Peggy Anne Ross, age 77 of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 24, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Melvin and Florence (Rebro) Zeitz.In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Ross; daughter; Ginger Ross.Peggy is survived by her husband of 54 years, James...
Randall E. Abbott
May 3, 2019
Randall E. "Randy" Abbott, age 56 of Beavercreek, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2019. He was born April 6, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles and Phyllis (Hall) Abbott.Randy graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1981 and attended Greene Vocational School, studying accounting. He worked at Kittyhawk Lanes at Wright Patterson AFB. Randy and his friend Sue...
Charles D. Jones
May 3, 2019
Charles D. "Chuck" Jones, age 75 of Fairborn, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019 at LifeCare Hospitals of Dayton. He was born November 4, 1943 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to Hall and Edith (Horner) Jones. Chuck married Martha Sturdivant on October 8, 1966 at Walnut Baptist Church, Vance, Mississippi.Chuck graduate from Aiken High School in 1961...
Mary H. Mcdaniel
May 2, 2019
Mary Helen McDaniel, age 74 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Grandview Hospital. Mary was born March 18, 1945 in Georgetown, Ohio. Marjorie and Virgil Berry, Sr. were her parents. She was one of 13 children.Her siblings, James, Lloyd, Kenny, Virgil, Jr., Dwight, Stanley, Carolyn, Joan, Barbara, and Virginia preceded her in death. Remaining siblings are...
Geneva M. Phillips
May 2, 2019
Geneva M. Phillips, age 72, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Heartland of Centerville. She was born December 29, 1946 in Jackson, Kentucky to Harkless and Eliza (Lykins) Reed. Geneva married David N. Phillips on February 9, 1974 in Springboro, OH.Geneva graduated from Monroe High School in 1964 and worked as a manufacturing electrician...
Brenda "Gail" Terry
May 2, 2019
Brenda "Gail" Terry, age 67 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2019. Gail was born in Dayton, OH to the late Bertie Terry and Reuben Terry. She graduated from Fairborn High School in 1970. Gail enjoyed collecting ceramic dolls and loved to spend time with her family. She attended Maple Avenue Church of God. She found great joy...
Cinda J. Bush
May 2, 2019
Cinda Jane Bush, age 63 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at home. She was born April 15, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Earl and Ina (Decker) Agne.In addition to her parents, Cinda was preceded in death by her brothers, John Agne and Tom Agne.Cinda is survived by her husband of 16 years, Jesse; siblings, Bob...
Richard Bacher
May 2, 2019
Richard Neal Bacher, age 79 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Sycamore Glen Health Center, Miamisburg. He was born March 9, 1940 in Canton, Ohio.Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Edward E. Bacher and Margarite Bacher as well a son, Christopher L. Bacher.He is survived by his best friend, Betty; sons, Rick N. (Amy Dewiel)...
William Fleming Cissel
May 1, 2019
William Fleming Cissel (Bill), age 69, passed away peacefully Wednesday, 1st of May, 2019 in Beavercreek, Ohio. He was surrounded by his family.Born in Christiansted, Saint Croix to Norman Ralph and Dorothy Elizabeth Adelaide Fleming Cissel, Bill graduated St. Joseph's Catholic High School, Frederiksted in 1969. He received his associate's degree at the then College of the Virgin Islands St....
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