Obituaries
James Lowell Hamilton
Aug 29, 2018
James Lowell Hamilton, age 76 of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 peacefully at his residence with his family. He was born July 18, 1942 in Salt Lick, Kentucky the son of Roscoe and Mary Hamilton.He is preceded in death by his wife, Validene Jones Hamilton, parents, and brother, Glen Hamilton. James owned Hamilton Painting Company and was a...
Jo E. Back
Aug 29, 2018
Jo Eileen Back, age 76 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She was born December 7, 1942 in Middletown, Ohio. Survived by her son, Scott (Theresa) Back of Huber Heights; grandson, Cody (Kristin) Williams and three great grandchildren. Miss Back was a nurse at Middletown Hospital and Miami Valley Hospital. She taught nursing at Miami University of Middletown...
Richard A Kortjohn
Aug 28, 2018
Richard "Dick" Alan Kortjohn passed away on August 28, 2018. He was born December 29, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to Oliver and Margaret Kortjohn. He is survived by Rebecca, his loving wife of 39 years, as well as his five sons, Daniel (and wife, Linda), Stephen, Michael, Matthew (and wife, Beth), and Christopher, as well as grandchildren David, Anastasia,...
David Lowry, Sr.
Aug 28, 2018
David Lowry, Sr., age 62 of Dayton, passed away August 28, 2018. He was born June 3, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Lowry; mother, Evelyn Holt; uncle, Leonard Hatton; and in-laws: Ben and Janet Shade.Dave is survived by his wife, Sue Lowry; sons: Michael (Rebecca) Edwards and David (Amy) Lowry, Jr.; grandchildren:...
Daniel R. Fleischman
Aug 28, 2018
Daniel R. Fleischman "Dan", 63, of Centerville, passed away August 28, 2018. He was born July 28, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to Ray Fleischman and Dona (Olt) Fleischman. Dan was a 1973 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School. He then went on to earn his Bachelors Degree from the University of Dayton, where he also played the trumpet in the...
Kenneth Craig Taylor
Aug 28, 2018
Kenneth Craig Taylor, age 65 of Dayton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Kindred Hospital. He was born March 18, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Birdie Taylor. In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Nuse.Kenny is survived by his wife, Linda Taylor; children: Karrie (Devin O'Cull) Watson,...
Robert N. Elsner Jr.
Aug 28, 2018
Robert Norman Elsner, Jr. was born November 21, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Robert N. Elsner and Elsie (Middlestetter) Elsner.Bob served in the United States Navy during World War II and then worked as a Buyer at General Motors Delco Moraine facility for 36 years. Bob married Dorothy L. Keener on February 18, 1948. Earlier this year the...
Betty Jones
Aug 28, 2018
Betty Jones, age 83 of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Greenewood Manor. She was born July 11, 1935 in Harlan, Kentucky the daughter of Hiram and Beatrice Saylor.She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debbie West; 2 brothers and 5 sisters.Betty is survived by her husband Robert; daughters, Jeanette (David) Spicer, Annette Kunkler; son, Robert...
Marlene J. Dahlinghaus
Aug 28, 2018
Marlene J. Dahlinghaus, age 85 of Kettering, OH passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at home. She was born November 3, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to Wilbur and Elsie (Dugan) Vorhees. Marlene married Vernon Dahlinghaus on November 3,1951 in Indiana.Marlene worked at Slyder's Tavern and Dot's Market. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church for over 60 years and...
Johnny Joe Jones Jr.
Aug 27, 2018
Johnny Joe Jones, Jr., 47, of Dayton, passed away on August 27, 2018 at Soin Medical Center. He was born on March 11, 1971 to Johnny and Linda Jones in Dayton, OH. Johnny worked as a Mechanic for many years . Johnny is survived by his two loving sons, Johnny Jones 3rd and Victor Jones; his loving sister, Cindy Jones,...
Olaf E. Collins
Aug 27, 2018
Olaf Eugene Collins "Gene", age 69 formerly of Huber Heights and currently of Beavercreek, passed away August 27, 2018. He was born August 9, 1949 in Eagan, TN to the late George and Nora (Kesterson) Collins. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Janette Collins; brother, Thomas Collins and his wife, Sylvia Collins; sister,...
Alan Moore
Aug 27, 2018
Alan Moore, age 49 of Dayton, OH passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by family and special friends. He was born February 11, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio to Jerry and Virginia (Aker) Moore.Alan was a big Dale Earnhardt Sr., Ohio State Football and Cincinnati Bengals fan and enjoyed building model cars. He loved working outside...
Kenneth Paul Florkey
Aug 27, 2018
Kenneth Paul Florkey, age 62 of Huber Heights, passed away August 27, 2018. He was born December 20, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard F. Florkey; brother, Mark Florkey; and grandson, Liam Haney.Ken is survived by his wife of 38 years, Paula Florkey; children: Paula Renee Dixon, Ashley Florkey, Lindsey Florkey and Kenny...
Michael Bailey
Aug 26, 2018
BAILEY, Michael, age 31 of Waynesville, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 8, 1987 in Kettering, Ohio the son of Larry R. and Melanie A. (Davis) Bailey.Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Elmer Davis and cousin, Ryan Davis.Michael is survived by his children, Alexis Renee Bailey (her mother, Lindsay Coleman),...
Jerry Arnold Taylor
Aug 26, 2018
Jerry A. Taylor, age 66, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 26 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Tulelake, CA, Jerry grew up in Malin, Oregon. He had degrees in music from Walla Walla University and Indiana University. Before coming to Dayton, Jerry was choral director and organ teacher at Ozark Academy...
Homer Norrod
Aug 26, 2018
Homer Norrod, 83, of Kettering, passed away on August 26, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on March 6, 1935 to Elbert and Zora Mae Norrod in Livingston, TN. Homer worked as a Factory Worker for Dayton Press and Dayton Walther. On September 19, 1955, he married Wilma Norrod (Garrett). Homer and Wilma made Kettering their home for...
Juanita Kay Mayer
Aug 25, 2018
Juanita Kay Mayer, age 54 of Xenia, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Soin Medical Center. She was born September 25, 1963 in Anahuac, Texas the daughter of Donat Leger and Catherine Monceaux.She is preceded in death by her father, Donat Joseph Leger.Juanita is survived by her mother, Catherine Walls; daughters, Trina Mayer, Tracy Chambers, Heather Leger, Ashley Leger;...
James F Thompson
Aug 25, 2018
James F Thompson, age 68 of Centerville, OH passed away suddenly August 25, 2018. He was born August 11, 1950 in Cincinnati, OH and grew up in Maderia, OH. He is survived by his father, Robert Thompson; daughters, Nicol (Joe) Rogers and Monique Reider and their mother Judy (Owens) Worthington; brother, Albert Thompson and his companion Jeanne; sister, Claudia (Danny)...
Roy V. Morelan
Aug 25, 2018
Morelan, Roy V., age 90 of West Carrollton, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Sycamore Hospital, Miamisburg. Roy was born October 10, 1927 in Etowah, TN to the late Taylor and Nilah (Spearman) Morelan.In addition to his parents, Roy is preceded in death by his wife, Gladys "Jean" (Whittamore) Morelan and his siblings, Ray, Ralph and Mildred.Roy is survived...
Geraldine Mable Butcher
Aug 25, 2018
Geraldine Mable Butcher, age 79 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 6, 1938 in Red Ash, Virginia the daughter of Charles and Gracie Elswick.She is preceded in death by her parents, sons, Roger Butcher, Jr and Steve William Butcher; brothers, Roy, Troy, Jim, Donnie; sister, JeanShe was a member of House...
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