Obituaries
Toni Benz
Dec 24, 2019
Toni Rae Patrick Benz, born December 18, 1948, joined her beloved parents, Bill and Thelma Patrick; grandparents, Ray and Rosa Watson; unbelievable sister-in-law, Debbie Patrick and many other family members in Heaven on December 24, 2019. Sadly she leaves the love of her life for 48 years, Ron Benz; their most precious daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Brad Buzzell; "Sweet...
Juanita H. Carter
Dec 23, 2019
Juanita H. Carter, age 84 of Dayton, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born September 11, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leroy and Ivernona Johnson.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Timotheus Carter and great granddaughter, Nirobia Carter; siblings, Margaret Alexander, Mary Murphy, Janet Allen,...
Cecilia Harmon
Dec 23, 2019
Cecilia Jean "Jeanie" Harmon, 68, of Dayton, unexpectedly passed away on December 23, 2019 at home. She was born on September 25, 1951 to Ernest and Lillian (Overton) Hamlett in Louisville, KY. Cecilia retired from the Dayton Board of Education after 10 years as a Bus Driver before working part-time as a Nurse Aid. She was preceded in death by...
Nancy D. Wagner
Dec 23, 2019
Nancy D. Wagner (88) passed away on Dec 23, 2019. She was married for 36 years to Howard Wagner, until his death in 1994. Also preceding her in death is beloved son David Wagner, mother Faye Hawkes, and brother Edwin J (Jack) Hawkes.Nancy is survived by daughter Amy (Ron) Hess; grandsons Samuel (Adrianna) Wagner and Thomas (Brittany) Wagner; and great...
George Matt
Dec 23, 2019
MATT, George J. 90 of Kettering passed away peacefully at home on December 23,2019. He was born in Dayton, OH on April 19, 1929, the son of George and Johanna (Fischer) Matt.Upon completing high school, he worked as a carpenter with his father so he could take evening classes to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of...
Elizabeth Carol Smith
Dec 23, 2019
SMITH, Elizabeth Smith, 74, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. Elizabeth was born on August 3, 1945 to Willie and Mamie (Shepherd ) who precede her in death, also preceding her are son Timothy Combs and seven siblings.Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter and son-in-law Tammy & Tim Steele, son Kenneth Combs, daughter Teresa Harlow. Also surviving...
Theodore Roosevelt Linville Jr.
Dec 23, 2019
Theodore (Ted) R. Linville, Jr., age 75, of Kettering, born on September 5, 1944, in Harlan, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son David, his parents Ted and Ruby, and his brothers Jim and Tommy. Ted is survived by his wife, Jane, of 56 1/2 years,...
Rita Tilley
Dec 22, 2019
Rita Tilley, age 78 of Dayton, passed away December 22, 2019. She was born June 20, 1941 in Bevier, KY to the late Alex and Myrtie Trimble. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by all of her brothers and sisters.Rita is survived by her children: Punkin (Don) Fries, Beth (Jeff) Stine, Charlotte Tilley, Greg (Amy) Tilley...
E F Hamrick
Dec 22, 2019
E Faye Hamrick, age 87 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2019. She was born in Berea, KY to the late Jesse and William McGuire. Faye loved to feed and watch the birds in her backyard and play Scrabble with her family. She will be remembered for her pretty smile and calm and steady heart. In addition to...
Robert Lee Wilkerson
Dec 22, 2019
Robert Lee Wilkerson, age 85 of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Owen and Opal Wilkerson.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Glenna Marie Wilkerson. Robert is survived by his sister, Janet Brockman; children,...
Timothy Lee Banks
Dec 21, 2019
BANKS, Timothy "Tim" 62, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Timothy was born on October 19, 1957 to Shadie Everett and Betty Jean (Dockery) Banks who precede him death, also preceding him are two brothers Phillip Banks and John Fetters.Timothy leaves to cherish his memory his son Cyle Banks and his fiance Sydney Pilla, two sisters, Janice (Dale) Duncan,...
Marcella J. Moore
Dec 21, 2019
Marcella J. Moore "Marcy", age 74 of Centerville, passed away on December 21, 2019 after a lengthy time of health issues. She was born on January 15, 1945 in Dayton to the late Ed and Gladys (Bergdall) Minser. In addition to her parents, Marcy was preceded in death by her older brother, Jack Minser.She is survived by her loving husband...
Gregory L. Foughty
Dec 21, 2019
Gregory L. Foughty, 69, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019. He was born April 7, 1950 in Markle, IN to Herman (Lloyd) and Martha (Jennings) Foughty. He graduated from Norwell High School in 1968. Greg retired from truck driving in 2017. He enjoyed time with his wife of 35 years, Carolyn Sue (Wiley) Foughty, who preceded him...
Enrique Emerio Suárez
Dec 20, 2019
Enrique Emerio Suárez, age 93, passed away on December 20, 2019. He was born on November 4, 1926 to Maximiliano and Maria (Echeverria) Suárez in Santa Cruz del Sur, Camaguey, Cuba. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Maximiliano and Maria Suárez; and Brother, Juan B. Suárez.Enrique is survived by his loving Wife of 64 years, Marta; Children, Attorney...
Faye Reinhardt
Dec 20, 2019
Faye Reinhardt, age 77, of Miamisburg passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center.She was born on May 6, 1942 in Granville, Tennessee, the daughter of Robert and Josephine (Meadows) Philpot. She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband Claus, siblings Eldridge, Beulah, and Euloins, and faithful companion Kodie the dog.Faye is survived...
Joanne Wilcox
Dec 20, 2019
Joanne Wilcox, age 81, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 20, 2019.Joanne was born June 19, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Herbert N. & Irene Wilcox. In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Simpson; brothers, Robert, Clifford and Edward Wilcox.Joanne is survived by her children,...
Norma Joyce Coleman
Dec 20, 2019
COLEMAN, Norma J., age 84, of Vandalia, OH went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 20 from Grandview Hospital surrounded by family. She was born February 27, 1935 on Haiti Rd. in Berea, KY, daughter of the late William and Jessie (Short) McGuire. After her family moved to Dayton, OH she attended Longfellow School for grades 2-8 and...
Marilyn Jean Johnson
Dec 20, 2019
Marilyn Jean Johnson, age 87 of West Carrollton, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at Sycamore Hospital. She was born March 1, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Hammond.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Odis Johnson, Jr. and daughter, Linda Shroyer.Marilyn is survived by her...
Anne Margaret Plattenburg
Dec 20, 2019
Anne Margaret Plattenburg, age 54, of Kettering passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. Anne was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 11, 1965. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Margaret Anne Plattenburg and father, Clifton Edward Plattenburg, Jr. Anne is survived by her sister, Debbie & her husband, Chuck Doll; brother, Judd & his wife, Suzy...
Delores J. Lamb
Dec 19, 2019
Delores J. "Dodie" Lamb, age 86 of Fairborn. Our beloved mother and grandmother was called to heaven on December 19, 2019. Dodie was born July 15, 1933 in Herrin, IL to Paul Feleci and Opal Craddock. She married her knight in shining armor, Adolphus "Al" Lamb, on October 10, 1958. Al was the love of her life, and she couldn't...
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