Obituaries
Beverly Ann Byers
May 30, 2019
Beverly Ann Byers, age 72, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was born on May 2, 1947 in Dayton to the late Robert & Mary Bushbaum. Beverly was the matriarch of the family, raising 3 generations by herself-including the neighborhood kids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Byers and daughter-in-law, Sandy Dickey. She...
Rosalie F. Butler
May 30, 2019
Rosalie F. Butler, age 83, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Rosalie was born September 2, 1935 in Willowood, Ohio to the late Ray & Inez Faulkner. Rosalie graduated from Dayton Cooperative H.S. and Sinclair College. She was a bank teller for many years. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Bige Campbell
May 29, 2019
Bige "Joe" CampbellBorn : 4-2-42 Died 5-29-19Bige "Joe" Campbell, age 77 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday May 28, 2019 following a short battle with cancer. He was born April 2, 1942 in Perry County Ky. He is preceded in death by his parents: Mitchell and Polly Campbell. Siblings: Clayton Campbell, Freda Watkins, Juanita Raynes, Cleta "Sis" Cody, Thelma Lee...
Cora May Thompson
May 29, 2019
Cora May Thompson, age 75, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Cora was born on May 29, 1944 in Hazard, KY to the late Hamp & Dorothy Eldridge. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, always putting everyone before herself. Cora lived for her family and to serve the Lord. She was...
Ruby Sparks
May 28, 2019
Ruby Sparks, age 95, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Ruby was born on March 2, 1924 in Estill County, KY to the late Coleman & Mattie Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Sparks, son, Carl Sparks, brother, Sam Gilbert; and sisters, Ruth Clemons and Gertie Rice....
Gary Lee Moorman
May 28, 2019
Gary Lee Moorman, age 70 of Tipp City, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2019. Gary was born in Celina, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Lucille Moorman. He graduated from Celina High School in 1967. After completing his education he entered in to The Army National Guard. Gary met and married the love of his life, Elizabeth Linton in...
Donald Lewis Smith
May 28, 2019
Donald Lewis Smith, age 67 of Dayton, passed away on May 28, 2019. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Floyd and Dorothy Smith. Donald graduated from Northridge High School in 1970. He was a NASCAR and WWE fan. Donald enjoyed cheering on his favorite team the Tennessee Volunteers. He was a kind, caring, and loving son, brother, uncle,...
Amy P. Kerr
May 27, 2019
Amy Pittman Kerr, age 59, passed away on May 27th, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton with her son and husband holding her hands. Amy was preceded in death by her mother Emile Pittman, father, Dr. H.D. Pittman, mother-in-law Doris D. Kerr and father-in-law Jack P. Kerr. She leaves behind a loving family that includes her husband of 35 years Jack...
Gregory H. Parker, Phd
May 27, 2019
Gregory Parker, PhD, (Major retired USAF), age 53, of Beavercreek, OH passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019. He was born April 22, 1966 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Hershel and Carolyn (Saucier) Parker. Greg married Davilyn Reeder on May 26, 1990 in Hickory Flat, Mississippi. Greg proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Major...
Gary Lee Brooks, Jr.
May 27, 2019
Gary Lee Brooks, Jr. age 27 of Fairborn, passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday, May 27, 2019. He was born March 27, 1992 in Xenia, Ohio the son of Joan Riddell and Gary Brooks, Sr.Gary was employed at Basic Electric. Gary was a very kind, loving and gentle person who was the rock between his siblings. We will deeply...
Ronn Miller
May 27, 2019
Charles R. Miller "Ronn", age 78 of Dayton, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2019. He was born on April 18, 1941 in Dayton. Ronn was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Carol Miller; children, David Miller, Michael (Haley) Miller, Daniel (Nga) Miller, Tom Drewing, Sharon (Jim)...
Drucilla K. Dossett
May 27, 2019
Drucilla K. "Katie" Dossett, age 69 of Fairborn, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 6, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Drucilla (Smith) Campbell. Katie married Clarence Dossett on May 15, 1970 in Fairborn, OH.Katie began her career as a beautician and later worked...
Alice J. Huff
May 26, 2019
Alice J. Huff, age 92, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Beavercreek, OH. Alice was born on January 16, 1927 in Jacksonville, FL. She was the daughter of Perry and Carrie (Schaeffer) Frey. Alice was a much loved mother, grandmother and wife of 62 years to her late husband, Hancel Clay Huff.Alice was a devoted...
Juan Rivera
May 26, 2019
Juan Rivera, age 90, formerly of Ponce, Puerto Rico, of Dayton, passed away May 26, 2019. He was born March 20, 1929 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Rivera and Maria Millan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margarita, and his daughter, Iris Rivera.He is survived by his daughter, Maria Rivera,...
Janet Louise Samuels
May 26, 2019
Janet Louise Samuels, age 95 of Dayton, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on May 26, 2019. Born in Columbus on August 11, 1923. She married Charles Thompson at a young age and had two children; Doug Thompson and Virginia Thompson. Janet then uprooted and went to live in New York City. There she met the...
Margaret R. Branham
May 26, 2019
Margaret R. "Peg" Branham, age 78 of Beavercreek , passed away peacefully Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Village at the Greene. She was born December 1, 1940 in Dayton.She is preceded in death by her parents Herman and Ruth Frank. Margaret was an avid softball player and bowler. She retired from PNC Bank in 2002 as a new accounts representative....
Tommy Lee Henry, Jr.
May 25, 2019
Tommy Lee Henry, Jr. born August 9, 1971 passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2019 at Soin Medical Center. He was a 1989 Stebbins High School Graduate, a Mechanic, Baseball Coach of RABA for over Fifteen years, a father and Grandfather. He was most recently a mechanic for the City of Fairborn.Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas...
Shirley Ann Weeks
May 25, 2019
Shirley Ann Weeks, age 83 of Miami Township, passed away Saturday May 25, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born July 10, 1935 in Springboro to the late Robert and Genevieve Schmidt. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Schmidt. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, David A. Weeks;...
Elva Lee Murphy
May 25, 2019
Elva Lee Murphy, age 92 of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2019. She was born in Hazzard, KY to the late Jonah and Ida Mae Halcomb on November 20, 1926. Elva met the love of her life, Paul Murphy and the two were married in June of 1945. Elva taught Sunday School in The Church...
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