Obituaries
David Byron Earwood
Jun 3, 2019
David B. Earwood "Mr. Wonderful" age 69, of Beavercreek passed away June 3, 2019.Dave was born May 14, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio.Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence & Bessie (Humphrey) Earwood; sister Jean Kellar & brother Larry Earwood.Dave is survived by his wife of 46 + years, Joyce (Miklus) Earwood; sons David B. Earwood II & Vincent...
Robyn Michelle (Williford) Hoerner
Jun 3, 2019
Robyn Michelle (Williford) Hoerner, age 48 of Carlisle, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at The James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University. She was born October 20, 1970 in Middletown, Ohio the daughter of Robert and Kathryn Williford.Robyn loved to travel especially to Panama City Beach in Florida. She enjoyed cooking, camping and fishing with her family. Robyn...
Richard Charles Reasoner
Jun 3, 2019
Richard Charles Reasoner, age 92 of Riverside, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at Village at the Greene. He was born February 6, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Albert and Bertha Reasoner.He is preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Helen Reasoner and sister, Phyllis Rike.Richard was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. He coached baseball for many years....
Violet I. Mccane
Jun 3, 2019
Violet I. (Cowgill) McCane, age 93, of Dayton, passed away on June 3, 2019 at Walnut Creek Assisted Living. Violet was born on November 28, 1925. She was the daughter of Walter and Alma (Hunt) Cowgill. Violet would later marry Snowden Bruce McCane who preceded her in death.Along with raising her family, during her working career Violet was employed at...
Norma Jean (Parks) Lawson
Jun 2, 2019
Norma Jean (Parks) Lawson, age 88 of Miamisburg, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Heartland of Miamisburg. Norma was her family's personal Valentine born on February 14, 1931 in Wyandotte, Oklahoma.She is preceded in death by her husband, William Lawson, father, Alvie Parks of Wyandotte, OK; parents, Robert and Martha (Johnson) Fitz; brothers, Douglas Parks and Vernon Fitz.Norma is...
Sondra Jean (Dwillis) Kinnison
Jun 2, 2019
Sondra Jean (Dwillis) Kinnison, age 87 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Sanctuary at Wilmington Place. She was born September 16, 1931 in Dayton, to the late William and Ruth Dwillis. Sondra enjoyed music and cooking. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the V.F.W. In addition to her parents, Sondra was...
Delores A. Hunt
Jun 2, 2019
Delores A. Hunt, age 81 of Huber Heights, passed away June 2, 2019. She was born September 11, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Evelyn Roberts.Delores is survived by her husband of 65 years, Charles Hunt; daughter and son-in-law: Anna and Roger Henderson; son and daughter-in-law: Charles and Cheryl Hunt; and 4...
Carolyn S. Sizemore
Jun 2, 2019
Carolyn Sue "Susie" Sizemore, 77 of Dayton passed away June 2, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital.She was born February 28, 1942 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Tinsley Sizemore and Lonzie (Hoskins) Sizemore.She loved to cook for others. Family and friends loved her chicken and dumplings and peanut butter fudge. She was a volunteer at Redeemer Community, where she resided.Susie...
Karen L. (Alexander) Kemper
Jun 2, 2019
KEMPER (Alexander), Karen L. of Dayton, Ohio departed this life on June 2, 2019. Karen was born on March 1, 1943 to the late Margaret and Joseph Alexander. She graduated from Immaculate Conception Grade School (1957) and Julienne High School (1961).Karen recently retired from Carroll High School after 32 years of dedicated, loving service, in the role of Business Assistant....
Robert Henry Joseph Unverferth Iii
Jun 1, 2019
Robert Henry Joseph "Bob" Unverferth III, age 49 of Beavercreek Township, beautiful son, passed away June 1, 2019.Bob owned and operated R. U. Landscaping for many years.He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Henry Joseph Unverferth, II; grandparents Robert and Mary Unverferth; Robert and Sarah Christie; aunt Rita Brinegar; uncle Greg Brinegar; and cousin Dillon Matthew Reed.Bob is...
Michael Thomas Keast
Jun 1, 2019
Keast, Michael Thomas "Mike" age 48, of Beavercreek, OH passed away on June 1, 2019 in his home.Mike graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1989. He started working with his dad at an early age and took over the family business of Keast Excavating and Plumbing.In his free time, he loved being outdoors or on the lake boating.Mike was preceded...
Tammy S. Ackerman
Jun 1, 2019
Tammy S. Ackerman, 54, of Dayton, passed away on June 1, 2019. She was born on April 14, 1965 to Frank Miller and Diana (Weng) Murphy in Middletown, OH. Tammy worked as a Housing Director at Miami Valley Housing Opportunities for many years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Tammy was an avid cook and painter. She...
Carol L. Ransomer
Jun 1, 2019
Carol L. Ransomer, age 74 of Dayton, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 1, 2019. She was born on September 25, 1944 in Dayton to the late Frances and Dorothy Tilton. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Donald...
Norman C. Harshbarger
Jun 1, 2019
Norman Harshbarger died peacefully on June 1, 2019 with family around him. Preceded in death by his parents, Gladys (Wagner) and Robert Harshbarger, brother, Ralph Harshbarger, and wife of 61 years, Patricia (Harris) Harshbarger. Norman was born in Troy, Ohio, 1929. Graduated from Troy High School in 1947. He leaves 2 sons: Douglas, Cincinnati, Ohio and Nicholas (Dawn), Mooresville, NC...
Jane Hance
Jun 1, 2019
Jane Hance, age 88 of Dayton, passed away June 1, 2019. She was born August 29, 1930 in Knoxville, TN to the late Charles and Lena Dailey. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Hance; children: Jerry Hance, Tommy Hance and Dorothy Goughnour; brothers: Herbert Dailey and Billy Dailey; and sister, Betty...
James Eugene Lowe
Jun 1, 2019
James Eugene Lowe, age 67 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born April 2, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Talmadge and Mary Lowe.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Robert, David, Steven Lowe; and brother, Robert "Bobby" Lowe.James is survived by Rhonda Lowe; his children, Tracy Miller,...
Albert Edward Brendel, Iii
May 31, 2019
Albert Edward "Bert" Brendel, III, 68 of Kettering, passed away on May 31, 2019 at home. He was born on November 6, 1950 to Albert and Betty (Watson) Brendel in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, while his parents were serving as missionaries. Bert was self-employed doing home remodeling projects. He enjoyed finding creative solutions for home remodeling challenges, sports, cooking recipes from...
Betty Ann (Samson) Bawidamann
May 31, 2019
Bawidamann, Betty Ann (nee Samson), 86, died peacefully at home, with her family at her side, on Friday, May 31, 2019. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. Born Sept 23, 1932, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, her family moved to Portsmouth, Dayton (where she graduated from Roosevelt H.S.), then Kettering. She spotted Joe...
Dorothy E. Miller
May 31, 2019
MILLER, Dorothy Hildebrand Smith, 95 of Dayton passed away May 31, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton with family at her side. She was born April 29, 1924, the daughter of Florence (Robe) Hildebrand Holland and Thomas C. Hildebrand. She retired from Wright State University in 1991. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ivy Mast and Mary Otto, her...
David L. Craig
May 31, 2019
Craig, David (Dave) age 77, departed this life on Friday, May 31st, 2019 at Dunbar Health and Rehab Center. David was born August 30th, 1941 to the late Willie Bell Wilder and John Craig in Pleasant Ridge, Alabama. Dave was a resident of Dayton Ohio for over fifty five years. Dave settled here in Dayton Ohio at a young age,...
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