Obituaries
Pamela Mckenzie
Dec 28, 2019
Pamela J. McKenzie, age 59 of Medway, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born April 11, 1960 in Jamestown, Ohio the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Gifford.Pam was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and daughter. She cared for everyone and would do anything for you. She loved to play pranks and to see people laugh. Pam loved...
Gerald Clyde Whitehead
Dec 27, 2019
Gerald Clyde Whitehead, age 80, of Washington Twp., went home to meet the Lord on Dec 27th, 2019. He was born on Sept 24th, 1939 in Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Saundra Jean (Piatt) Whitehead, his first born son, David Alan; and 2 sisters, Teresa and Mary Jo.He is survived by...
Judith D. Taylor
Dec 27, 2019
Judith "Judy" D. (Craig) Taylor, age 76, of Springboro, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019. Judy was born in Preble County, Ohio on October 23, 1943. Preceded in death by her father, Warren & mother, Imogene. Survived by her loving husband, David; children, Craig (Debbie), Lisa, Leslie (Al), Sonya (Tomi), Betsy (Dan); 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Barb...
Norma Jean Thomas
Dec 27, 2019
NORMA JEAN THOMAS was born in Scott, Arkansas on February 28, 1937 to Sula Maude and Billie Joe Thomas; both of whom preceded her in death. Norma was called to glory on December 27, 2019 after a short battle with kidney disease. Norma taught us the meaning of family, forgiveness, and love. Her quiet, strong spirit touched all those she...
Tina M. Day
Dec 27, 2019
Tina Marie (Groves) Day, age 55 of Xenia, Ohio passed away on December 27, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 11, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James Chalmer Groves and Sara Jane (Miller) Groves. Tina attended Xenia High School where she met the love of her life, Richard "Rick" Day. They were married May...
Carleen J. Shumway
Dec 27, 2019
Carleen J. Shumway, age 86, of Beavercreek, passed away on December 27, 2019. She was born September 16, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frederick and Eunice "Rose" Parlett. Carleen was a longtime faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Richard "Dick" Shumway; brother, Dale Parlett; son-in-law, Mark Forsthoefel; and great-grandchildren, Andrea...
Daniel J. Schaefer
Dec 27, 2019
Daniel J. Schaefer, "Dan," age 76 of Tipp City, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Hospice of Miami Valley. He was born June 6, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Edward and Patricia Schaefer.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Eddie and Mike Schaefer.Dan is survived by his wife, Karen; children,...
Lorna Mae Weeks
Dec 26, 2019
Lorna Mae "Pinkie" Weeks, age 94 of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Laurels of Huber Heights. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Leah John; husband, Roland Weeks in 2015 and sister, Betty John. Pinkie will be missed by her loving daughter, Judi (Jack) Viers; son, Rick (Petra) Weeks; four grandchildren (Leah,...
Mary Rose Aufuldish
Dec 26, 2019
Mary Rose Aufuldish, age 73 of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was born November 25, 1946 in Dayton, to the late Elmer and Nettie Noble.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a grandson, Jansen G. Myers and sister, Betty Noble.Mary is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gerald...
Richard K. Willis
Dec 26, 2019
Richard K. Willis, age 65 of Springfield, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Kindred Hospital. He was born July 20, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Eugene and Carol Willis.He is preceded in death by his mother, Carol L. Willis.Richard was an avid Ohio State and Cleveland Browns fan. Richard is survived by his wife Cheryl; father, Eugene;...
Helen M. Brumley
Dec 25, 2019
Helen M. Brumley, age 95 of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at her residence . She was born November 4, 1924 in Ripley, Ohio.She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. Brumley; son, Danny F. Brumley; granddaughter, Cassy Key.Helen loved fishing, camping, the casino and family. Helen is survived by her son, Mark W. Brumley, Sr.;...
Shirley F. Clark
Dec 25, 2019
Shirley F. Clark, age 77, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 after a long battle with COPD. Shirley was born in Lebanon, KY on September 8, 1942. She was a happy, loving lady and extremely proud of her family. Shirley loved everything that involved being with her family. She passed her huge...
Janice Rosemary Bell
Dec 25, 2019
Janice Rosemary Bell, "Rosie", age 89, of Miamisburg, passed away December 25, 2019. She was born August 1, 1930 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Edythe Server Preble. She was a longtime member of Trinity United Church of Christ which was a very big part of her life. As well as singing in the choir she also provided voluntary services...
Ernest Fleming
Dec 25, 2019
Ernest Fleming, age 82, passed away Wednesday, December 25 at Kettering Medical Center, with his family at his side. Born and raised in Eastern Kentucky, Ernest married his high school sweetheart, Mary. Ernest served his country in the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid; and served his community on the City of Dayton Police Department, retiring after...
Herbert J. Burch
Dec 24, 2019
Herbert J. Burch "Pee Wee", age 90 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born July 19, 1929 in Yuma, Tennessee the son of Herbert and Mary Burch.He is preceded in death by his parents.Pee Wee retired from Lau Industries as a forklift driver. He loved smoking cigars and listening to Blue Grass...
Thomas M. Beatty
Dec 24, 2019
Thomas M. Beatty, age 72 of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2019. Tom came into the world on November 23, 1947. He graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1966 and attended Miami University where he studied Journalism. He then worked at the Dayton Daily News as an apprentice Sports Writer. He served in...
Nancy K. Stringer
Dec 24, 2019
Nancy Kay Stringer, age 77 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born October 17, 1942 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.Nancy was a loving mother and grandmother. She was very smart, funny, artistic, sassy, and was a lover of animals. She formerly worked in accounting with Shopsmith and Marvel Industries.She was preceded in death...
Theresa Lynn Daniels
Dec 24, 2019
Theresa Lynn "Teri" Daniels, 57, of Fairfield, passed away on December 24, 2019 at Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital. She was born on October 4, 1962 to John Hoskins and Marie Ketterer (Cormier) in Compton, CA. She was a loving granny and nanny to her grandbabies. Teri was a natural born caretaker with a warm and welcoming heart. Teri was a...
Sylvia (Collinsworth) Bussell
Dec 24, 2019
Sylvia Bussell, age 94, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away with family by her side on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. Sylvia was born June 5, 1925 in Pomeroyton, Kentucky the daughter of William and Annie (Ward)Collinsworth.Sylvia was a very generous and loving woman who enjoyed cooking for others and making family and friends laugh. As the sassy...
Betty Ruth Vanmeter
Dec 24, 2019
Betty Ruth VanMeter, 80, of Huber Heights, passed away on December 24, 2019 at Beavercreek Health & Rehab. She was born on November 21, 1939 to Okie and Pauline (Burns) Camp in Radcliff, OH. Betty worked as a Realtor. In 1957, she married Ezekiel I. VanMeter. She was a member of member of First Dayton Freewill Baptist Church.Betty is survived...
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