Obituaries

Katherine B. Meeker

Katherine B. Meeker

Mar 17, 2019

Katherine B. Meeker, age 61 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born May 28, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to the late John and Clara Stunich.Kathy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful, loving, sweet, selfless lady. Kathy was expressive, had a loving heart and loved so many people. Many of the neighborhood...

Mary F. Webb

Mary F. Webb

Mar 17, 2019

Mary F. Webb, age 91 of Dayton, OH went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born August 9, 1927 in Bloomington Springs, Tennessee to Carr and Lillie (Bockman) Smith.Mary was a caring and loving Christian, actively involved her entire life with various churches, and most recently a member of Dayton Freewill Baptist Church for...

Robert A. Jackson

Robert A. Jackson

Mar 16, 2019

Robert A. "Bob" Jackson, age 81 of Beavercreek, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2019. He was born March 7, 1938 in Troy, Ohio to Orville and Mary Jean (Bailey) Jackson. Bob married Carole Goodman on July 25, 1970 in Beavercreek, OH.Bob grew up in Vandalia and graduated from Butler High School. He graduated from Wittenberg University with...

Georgia L. Davidson

Georgia L. Davidson

Mar 16, 2019

Georgia L. Davidson, age 84 of Dayton, passed away March 16, 2019. She was born March 19, 1934 in Appleton, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents: Gilbert Wyatt and Myrtle Grissom; and husband, Bobby Davidson. Georgia is survived by her children: Marilyn Watson (Andy), Hank Davidson and Beth DeSoto; grandchildren: Ambur, Gilbert, Loni, Bobi Lee, Ben, Brian...

Juanita Mae Kirchner

Juanita Mae Kirchner

Mar 16, 2019

Juanita Mae Kirchner, age 90 of Huber Heights, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2019. She was a loving, devoted, and caring, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Juanita loved to dance and now can dance in Heaven with the Angels. She was preceded in death by her parent, Frank and Doris Ratliff; beloved husbands; cherished son,...

Ella M. Tucker

Ella M. Tucker

Mar 16, 2019

Ella M. Tucker (1944-2019)Ella Mae Tucker (Hedrick), age 74 of Dayton, Ohio, went home Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Sabina, Ohio august 1944 to the late Benjamin F. and Avonelle Mercer.She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin F. and Avonelle Mercer; her brother, Benjamin "Ben" C. Mercer and husband, Dale Eugene...

Carol Louise Stringer

Carol Louise Stringer

Mar 16, 2019

Carol Louise Stringer (nee Erbaugh), born October 1, 1924, age 94, passed away March 16, 2019. Preceded in death by husband W. Jackson Stringer, parents Ambrose and Amanda Erbaugh; 1 sister Marie Brown and 4 brothers Lawrence, Donald, Kenneth and Victor Erbaugh.She is survived by her brother Sam Erbaugh; children Robert (Susan) Stringer, Jacqueline (Milton) Beasley and Dale Stringer; 4...

Donald J. Bentley

Donald J. Bentley

Mar 16, 2019

Donald Jay Bentley, age 60 of Miami Township, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his home. He was born April 7, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to the late son of Beecher J. and Iness "Kitty" (Fugate) Bentley.Don is survived by his children, Sharessa (Robert Crovo) Bentley-Crovo and Justin Bentley; step-son, Scott (Angela) Marcum; grandchildren, Kennedy, Kitty, Chloe, Braydon, Taylor...

Sterlin Eugene Martin

Sterlin Eugene Martin

Mar 16, 2019

Sterlin Eugene "Rocky" Martin, 64, of Xenia, passed away on March 16, 2019 at home. He was born on September 5, 1954 to Verlin and Naomi (Norman) Martin, Sr. in Middletown, OH. Rocky worked as a Metal Finisher throughout his career in manufacturing. He enjoyed working on classic cars, collecting knives, playing with his two Pug puppies (Jackson and Cole)...

Bonnie M. Harp

Bonnie M. Harp

Mar 16, 2019

Bonnie M. Harp age 82, of Gratis, Ohio passed away March 16, 2019. Bonnie was born in Caney, Kentucky on December 3, 1936. She was the daughter of Ren and Myrtle (Withrow) Morris.Bonnie had a great appreciation for music and enjoyed singing. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Camden, OH. The highlight of each year was Christmas...

Beverley Zaire Ankeney

Beverley Zaire Ankeney

Mar 15, 2019

Beverley Zaire Ankeney passed March 15, 2019 at Greene Memorial Hospital. Zaire is survived by the love of her life, Bill; her children, Scott Ankeney & Toni Ankeney; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her parents.Enjoy the words put together by the love of her life, Bill, about her life. Born in Ohio, Zaire...

Carol Ann Reed

Carol Ann Reed

Mar 15, 2019

Carol Ann Reed, age 84 of Brookville, Ohio, passed away on March 15, 2019. She was born on September 15, 1934 in Athens, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Reed, Jr, and five brothers and sisters. Carol is survived by two loving daughters, Ruth (Rodney) Slone and Bonnie (Terry) Kipling,...

Liza Fawn Gooch

Liza Fawn Gooch

Mar 15, 2019

Liza Fawn Gooch, age 54 of Kettering, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019. She was born January 10, 1965 in Xenia, Ohio the daughter of Charles Lewis and Linda Hovan.She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Lewis; maternal grandparents, Anne and John Shaw; and paternal grandparents, Bob and Betty Lewis.Liza is survived by her son, Stephen (Tabitha) Allen...

Mary F. Mcelroy

Mary F. Mcelroy

Mar 15, 2019

Mary Frances McElroy was born on March 1, 1936 in Farrell, Alabama to the late Harvey Sr. and Cornelia McElroy. She went home to be with the LORD on Friday, March 15, 2019. She was proceeded in death by her parents and brother George McElroy. She leaves to cherish her memories 3 children, Don McElroy (Judy), Weontah McElroy-Williams and Ron...

Delbert Donthnier

Delbert Donthnier

Mar 15, 2019

Delbert Donthnier of Gratis, went to be with the Lord March 15, 2019. He was born December 6, 1950. Delbert was a 1969 graduate of Preble Shawnee. He served in the Marine Corps for 2 years. Delbert was a volunteer Gratis firefighter for more than 10 years. He was a Sunday school teacher for 40+ years. He worked at Dimco...

L. Keith Ford

L. Keith Ford

Mar 15, 2019

L. Keith Ford, age 65 of Dayton, passed away March 15, 2019. He was born December 28, 1953 in Pikeville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father, Billie Ford; wife, Debra Ford; step-daughter, Kelly McCormick; and brother-in-law Randy Watts.Keith is survived by parents: Dora and Rick Ogden; his sweetheart, Tami Morgan; daughters: Loretta (Dale) Jenkins, Devonda and Crystal...

Shirley Ann Byrd

Shirley Ann Byrd

Mar 15, 2019

Shirley Ann Byrd "Nana" age 72 of Dayton, passed away March 15, 2019. She was born August 26, 1946 in Murray, KY to the late Virgil and Rose Stephens. In addition to her parents, Nana was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Brittany Kammer; and great-granddaughter, Isabella Ritter.Nana is survived by her daughters: Krista England and Tracey Kammer; grandchildren: Briana...

Benzetta Bradford

Benzetta Bradford

Mar 14, 2019

Benzetta Bradford, age 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 14, 2019.She accomplished so much in her lifetime, having graduated from High School and attending college. Benzetta was the proud mother to three beautiful children, whom she adored. She was a dedicated employee, having worked for 20+ years at...

Douglas Spencer

Douglas Spencer

Mar 14, 2019

Douglas Spencer, age 75 of Richmond, IN passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at AMG Specialty Hospital, Muncie. He was born March 16, 1943 at home in Pomeroyton, Kentucky to the late Clyde and Martha (Centers) Spencer.In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Powers.Douglas is survived by his siblings, Randall Spencer, Robert Spencer,...

"Butch" James Shearer, Jr.

"Butch" James Shearer, Jr.

Mar 14, 2019

"Butch" Russell James Shearer, Jr., 68, of Dayton, passed away on March 14, 2019. He was born on January 30, 1951 to Russell and Jewel Loraine Shearer in Lexington, KY. He was preceded in death by his son, Russell "Rusty" James Shearer, III; father, Russell James Shearer, Sr.; and sister, Patty Morgan.Butch is survived by his loving children, James "Jimmi"...

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