Obituaries

Kelly L Holliman

Kelly L Holliman

Oct 3, 2026

Kelly Lynn (Hines) Holliman, age 56 of Tipp City, OH, passed away at home on October 3, 2026.

Born and raised in Dayton, she went to Northmont High School and graduated in cosmetology. She ran a nail salon called Tipp 2 Toes for many years and later was a cashier at local stores in Tipp City. Those who knew her will...

Carol V. Huelsman

Carol V. Huelsman

Oct 3, 2026

Carol Virginia Huelsman, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on October 3, 2026. Carol was born on November 19, 1935, the youngest of three children, in Dayton, Ohio to Ernest and Lottie Arnold.

In 1955, Carol married Charles “Charlie” Huelsman, and they shared more than 60 years of marriage until his passing in 2016. Together they raised three sons...

Norma "Jeannie" Dixon

Norma "Jeannie" Dixon

Oct 3, 2026

Norma Jean “Jeannie” Dixon (Cole), age 74, of Tipp City Ohio, passed away on October 3rd, 2026, at her residence.

Jeannie graduated from Stebbins High School in 1970. She married Donald G. Cole, and had one son, Donnie Cole. Jeannie later married Henry Dixon, to whom she had been married for over 30 years.

Jeannie began her journey of faith at the...

Gale Rose Blakley

Gale Rose Blakley

Oct 3, 2026

Gale Rose Blakley, age 83 of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on March 18, 1943 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

She is preceded in death by her father, Uyless Thompson; mother, Mildred Thompson; siblings, Shirley, Bruce, Sue, Dale, Faye.

Gale is survived by her beloved husband, Ralph C. Blakley; three sons, Ralph T. Blakley...

Constance June Kibler

Constance June Kibler

Oct 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Constance June Kibler

July 4, 1952 – October 3, 2026

There are some people whose presence becomes such a permanent part of our lives that we cannot imagine the world without them. Constance June Kibler was one of those people.

On October 3, 2026, we said goodbye to a woman who was so much more than a wife, mother,...

Eddie Allen Decker

Eddie Allen Decker

Oct 3, 2026

Eddie Allen Decker, of Dayton, passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 62. He was born in Dayton on July 17, 1964.

Eddie graduated from Walter E. Stebbins High School and went on to build a long career in sewage and water treatment. He worked for 15 years as lead of maintenance for Veolia Waters, where his hard...

Greg Blackmore

Greg Blackmore

Oct 3, 2026

Gregory Brian Blackmore, age 67 of Riverside, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was born November 19, 1958 the son of the late J. Gordon and Harriett Blackmore.

A graduate of Kettering High School, Greg served his country with pride in the United States Army and aided as a firefighter. Following his service, he founded AGB Mechanical, where he applied...

Janice Marquardt Gifford

Janice Marquardt Gifford

Oct 3, 2026

Janice Elaine Marquardt Gifford, of Riverside, Ohio, passed away on October 3, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1938, in Dayton, and remained closely connected to the community that shaped her life.

Janice was a proud, top 5% graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, Class of 1956, and she took special joy in keeping in contact with her classmates through...

James Douglas "Jim" Pinson

James Douglas "Jim" Pinson

Oct 3, 2026

James Douglas Pinson passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on May 29, 1953, Jim will be remembered as a loving husband, and father, a person of deep integrity, and someone who brought care, humor, and thoughtfulness to every part of his life.

Jim graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1971 and went on to...

Tonia L. McDaniel

Tonia L. McDaniel

Oct 3, 2026

Tonia L. McDaniel passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on October 31, 1948.

Tonia will be remembered as one of the nicest and sweetest people anyone could ever meet. She loved her family deeply and found great joy in spoiling her grandchildren and her faithful companion, Dave. She was a generous person who...

Melissa "Missy" A. Kelley

Melissa "Missy" A. Kelley

Oct 2, 2026

Melissa Ann Kelley, affectionately known as "Missy", age 53, of Dayton, Ohio went home to be with The Lord on Friday, October 2, 2026. Missy is survived by her mother, Barbara; sister, Tamara; brother, Gregory; children: Nicole, Michael, Matthew and Boomer, and grandson, Samuel. Missy loved her family, country, and Jesus. She will be deeply missed and always remembered.

To share...

Sue Moses

Sue Moses

Oct 2, 2026

Minnie Sue Moses, born July 8, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on October 2, 2026 after a long illness.

She is the daughter of Herbert Nelson Moses of Stearns, Kentucky and Lillis Leola Todd Moses, also of Stearns, Kentucky.

Sue is preceded in death by parents; sisters, Nellie Lee and Etta Fay; as well as her brother, James Milford Moses.

She lived...

Steven Dale Salmons

Steven Dale Salmons

Oct 2, 2026

Steven Dale Salmons, age 65, of Riverside, passed away October 2, 2026. He was born April 21, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio.

Steve was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Salmons.

Steve is survived by his mother, Peggy Stollger; father, Jerry Salmons; wife, Tonya Salmons; children: Shannon Shepard (Brock), Steven Salmons (Brittany), Chelsie Slorp (Lee), Logan Salmons (Taylor) and Savannah Salmons (Tony);...

Ermal Ray Tackett, Jr.

Ermal Ray Tackett, Jr.

Oct 2, 2026

Ermal Ray Tackett, Jr. passed away on October 2, 2026, in Troy, Ohio, at the age of 80. He was born on October 8, 1945, in Beckley, West Virginia.

Ermal proudly served in the United States Army. In his working life, he owned his own business, Tackett's Fence and Decks, for many years. He was known as a hard worker who...

Tory "Mama June" Parsons

Tory "Mama June" Parsons

Oct 2, 2026

Tory June Parsons (Newsome-Holbrook) known to most as "Mama June" born July 30, 1936 (her birthday most of her life was June 25, 1935 due to a fire at the court house in Wheelright, Kentucky). She left for heaven on October 2, 2026 under the care of Dayton Hospice and her family.

She was proceeded in death by her parent's Melvin...

David G. Linkous

David G. Linkous

Oct 1, 2026

David G. Linkous passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on October 27, 1951, and will be remembered as a hard and dedicated worker, as well as a devoted husband and father who always did whatever was needed to care for his family.

David found joy in both activity and time spent with those...

Jermaine E. Anderson Jr.

Jermaine E. Anderson Jr.

Oct 1, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jermaine Eugene Anderson Jr.Jermaine Eugene Anderson Jr., 32, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on October 1, 2026.Jermaine will be remembered for his contagious laugh, bright smile, and the joy he brought to everyone around him. He was a loving husband, devoted father, caring brother, loyal friend, and someone who truly enjoyed making memories with the people...

Lanora Schreck

Lanora Schreck

Oct 1, 2026

Lanora May Schreck, age 69, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Kettering Health Dayton. She was born on March 3, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Phyllis Gross; her sister, Janet Lambert; and her sister-in-law, Kimberly Gross.

Lanora is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Victor...

Joie Lynn Abney

Joie Lynn Abney

Oct 1, 2026

In Loving Memory of Joie “Jodie” Abney

Joie L. Abney, lovingly known as “Jodie,” was born on August 14, 1961, and passed away on October 1, 2026, in Riverside, Ohio.

Jodie spent many years working as a barber, where he had the opportunity to meet many people and form friendships along the way. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, feeling the freedom of...

James Franklin Compton II

James Franklin Compton II

Oct 1, 2026

James Franklin Compton II, of Clayton, Ohio, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Clayton. He was born on November 14, 1964, in Ironton, Ohio.

James was known as a hard-working and dedicated man who took pride in both his work and the things he built with his hands. He worked as a Tool & Die Maker until his retirement, bringing...

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