Obituaries

Lena M. Layman

Lena M. Layman

Dec 7, 2019

Lena M. Layman, age 89 of Dayton, OH passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on October 29, 1930 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Edna Rhoads.Lena came to Dayton in the late 1970's and started the auction house in the Forest Park Plaza. In the early 1980's, she started the West Third Auction House...

Jacqueline H. Evans

Jacqueline H. Evans

Dec 6, 2019

Evans, Jacqueline H. (Jack)Age 92, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Helen Spitzig, and sisters Rita Hyland and Gin Koenig. She was a loving and devoted mother to her four children: Gary (Linda) Evans, Judy (Joe) Deady, Greg and Kevin Evans; a fun-loving grandmother to AJ, Vince, and Jake...

Timothy Gordon Rankin

Timothy Gordon Rankin

Dec 6, 2019

Timothy Gordon "Tim" Rankin, 57, of New Carlisle, passed away on December 6, 2019. He was born on May 29, 1962 to the late Bradley and Jane (Myers) at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines. Tim worked as a Forklift Driver for Spinnaker Coating for almost 6 years. He was a valued employee and loved by all. He was a dedicated...

John Howard Gordon Sr.

John Howard Gordon Sr.

Dec 6, 2019

John Howard Gordon Sr., age 67 of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. He was born December 8, 1951 in Cookeville, Tennessee, the son of the late Fred Gordon and Mary Sliger.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Anna Pearl Gordon.John is survived by his children, John H. Gordon Jr., Leslie (Tony) Foreman, Lisa...

Jerry L. Parsons

Jerry L. Parsons

Dec 6, 2019

Jerry L. Parsons, age 72 of Riverside passed away at his home on December 6, 2019.He was born July 13, 1947 in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Charles and Georgia Parsons.Jerry loved his race cars, pet birds and Burger King!He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Edra Shepherd niece Tracy Shepherd and great niece Adrianna Shepherd.Jerry is...

Kathleen Jeanelle Wood

Kathleen Jeanelle Wood

Dec 6, 2019

Kathleen Jeanelle Wood, age 67 of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Dayton V.A. Medical Center. She was born August 18, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Anna Wood.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, George Wood; .Kathleen is survived by her brothers, Thomas, David and Louis Wood;...

Jeannette B. Eck

Jeannette B. Eck

Dec 6, 2019

Jeannette Brinkman Eck Stragand, age 101, passed quietly on Friday, December 6, 2019. One of six children of Isabelle and Louis Brinkman, she was born and raised in Dayton. Jeannette attended the School of the Brown County Ursulines and Miami Jacobs. She worked at Frigidaire and then at Wright Patterson AFB in the Intelligence Division when World War II broke...

Theodore Tyre Marcum "Ted"

Theodore Tyre Marcum "Ted"

Dec 5, 2019

Theodore Tyre Marcum, "Ted," age 82 of Riverside, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. He was born October 16, 1937 in Hillsboro, Ohio, the son of the late Homer and Louise Marcum.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Adda Lenora "Lee" Marcum; daughters, Lynnlee Rae and Lisa Renee; 2 brothers; and 4...

June Nowling

June Nowling

Dec 5, 2019

June Nowling, age 92 of Riverside passed away unexpectedly December 5, 2019.She was born May 28, 1927 in Mozelle, KY to the late Elijah and Effie (Smith) Howard.June was preceded in death by parents; husbands Theodore Kendrick and William A. Nowling; brothers Glenn Howard, Denver Howard and Smith Howard; grandson Jayson Banks.She is survived by her daughters Donna Cruze, Debra...

Carolyn Jean Justice

Carolyn Jean Justice

Dec 5, 2019

Carolyn Jean Justice, age 60 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. She was born April 5, 1959, the daughter of the late Donald Reynolds and Barbara Green.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-father who raised her, Charles "Chuck" Green; and Maggie Moo her beloved bulldog.Carolyn is survived by her husband, Bobby Perkins;...

Ladonna Jean Sowry

Ladonna Jean Sowry

Dec 5, 2019

LaDonna Jean Sowry, 62, of Huber Heights, passed away on December 5, 2019 at home. She was born on January 27, 1957 to Fene and Sarah (Deck) Lane in Dayton, OH. On April 15, 1980 she married Roger A. Sowry. She was preceded in death by her Father, Fene Lane. LaDonna is survived by her loving Husband of 39 years,...

Janis M. Taylor

Janis M. Taylor

Dec 5, 2019

Janis M. Taylor (Goble), age 92 of Dayton, passed away December 5, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1927 in Van Lear, KY to the late John and Pearl (Collins) Goble. In addition to her parents, Janis was preceded in death by her step-mother, Rita (McFadden) Goble; former husband, John B Kennard; siblings, Russell (Edith) Goble, Gladys (Duward) Price...

Dennis D. Howe Sr.

Dennis D. Howe Sr.

Dec 5, 2019

Dennis D. Howe Sr., age 72 of Dayton Ohio, passed away December 5, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born October 6, 1947 in St. Marys Ohio to the late Donald and Naomi Howe. Dennis was an avid lifetime fan of the Cleveland Browns. He loved all sports, Bingo, poker, keno, and many more. He...

Betty L. Michael

Betty L. Michael

Dec 4, 2019

Betty L. MichaelOur precious Betty Lou went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 4, 2019.Everyone who knew her termed her as "sweet." Betty was a wonderful wife and mother and will be missed by all who knew her. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."Preceded in death by...

Yvonne B. Mccann

Yvonne B. Mccann

Dec 4, 2019

Yvonne B. McCann, age 74, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Services are pending at this time. Please check back later for more information. Feel free to leave a special message for the family by clicking on "share memories".

Ailene M. Davenport

Ailene M. Davenport

Dec 4, 2019

Ailene M. Davenport, age 90 of Union, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at her home. She was born March 20, 1929 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Leo and Genevieve Dumas.She is preceded in death by her siblings, James Dumas and Mary Newell.Ailene is survived by her sister, Genevieve Foy; nephews, John and James (Julie) Foy; great...

Carol A. Siroki

Carol A. Siroki

Dec 4, 2019

Carol Ann Siroki, age 72, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 4, 2019. Carol was born on April 2, 1947 in McKeesport, PA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Mack) Patrick and is preceded in death by her beautiful daughter Lisa Ann Rhodes. When Carol was in 4th grade, she...

Kenneth W. Collier, Sr.

Kenneth W. Collier, Sr.

Dec 4, 2019

Kenneth Wayne Collier Sr., age 65, of Kettering Ohio passed into the loving arms of his granny and the Lord on December 4, 2019. He was born on January 9, 1954 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Wilson; brother John Hess, loving grandparents who raised him, John and Coral Hargrave and precious grandbaby...

Rosie Schaefer

Rosie Schaefer

Dec 4, 2019

Rosie Schaefer, age 75, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Rosie was born January 5, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Joseph & Emma Kraft. In addition to her parents, Rosie was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Schaefer. Rosie is survived by her sons, Joe and Paul Schaefer; daughter-in-laws, Shane & Pam Schaefer; grandchildren,...

Curtis G. Coldwell

Curtis G. Coldwell

Dec 3, 2019

Curtis G. Coldwell Born March 20, 1943, went peacefully to be with the lord on December 3, 2019. He has also joined with those who preceded him in death. His heart and soul Brooke Coldwell, His beloved mother Samantha Couch Miller & Father Kern Caldwell.Survived by His soul mate, Best friend & one true love Brenda Coldwell, Celebrating 58 years...

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