Obituaries
Shirley A. Owens
Oct 4, 2018
Shirley Owens, 63, gained her wings on October 4, 2018. She peacefully joined her beloved husband of 47 years, Richard C. Owens, Jr., who was waiting with open arms in Heaven. In addition to her husband, Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Mary Smith; brother, Harry Smith; and sisters: Jean Charlton and Violet Smith. She leaves...
Gerald R. Spinks
Oct 4, 2018
Spinks, Gerald R. "Jerry" age 92, peacefully went home to be with his Lord on October 4, 2018 at 4:38 PM at the Dayton Veteran's Administration Hospice. He was born July 9, 1926 in Blanchester, Ohio, the son of the late Hartman and Evelyn (Garrison) Spinks. He was a World War II veteran of the US Navy, participating in the...
Richard Lee Wendling
Oct 4, 2018
Richard Lee Wendling, age 57 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018. He was born November 8, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio the son of George and Martha Wendling. Ricky was employed as a dental technician for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his father, George Wendling. Ricky will be missed by his loving mother, Martha; siblings,...
Gail S. Bogan
Oct 4, 2018
Gail S. Bogan, age 70 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 13, 1948 in , Dayton, Ohio to the late Fred and Josephine Bogan.Gail retired from General Electric after 44 years. He enjoyed building things out of plastic and assembling and rebuilding clocks. In addition to his parents, Gail was...
Lashonda Sharreice Childs
Oct 3, 2018
Lashonda Sharreice Childs, age 17, of Dayton OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 5, 2000.Lashonda is survived by her mother, Nina Childs (James Brandon); father, Joseph Childs; brothers, Jaylon Childs and Joseph Childs Jr.; sister, Melissa Childs; grandmothers, Ruthie Childs and Charlene Thomas; beloved German shepherd, Cannonball; several aunts, uncles,...
David J Clingman
Oct 3, 2018
David J Clingman, age 62 of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Soin Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Raymond and Phyllis Clingman.He is preceded in death by his parents.David was a veteran of the US Air Force. He loved music and fast motorcycles.David is survived by his sister, Connie...
Mona Yvonne Socrates
Oct 3, 2018
Socrates, Mona Yvonne, of Dayton, born September 14th, 1928, passed away October 3rd, 2018, at age 90.Mona had a long and interesting life. Born a Dutch citizen in Indonesia (formerly the Dutch East Indies), she and the family fled the country when the government nationalized all foreign-owned enterprises. Mona, her husband, Ed, and their three children under age 4, obtained...
Anthony D. Gilpin "Tony"
Oct 3, 2018
Anthony D. Gilpin, "Tony," age 67 of Cambridge City, IN passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at LifeCare Hospitals of Dayton. He was born March 19, 1951 in Liberty, Kentucky, the son of the late Chester and Mildred Gilpin.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Michael B. Gilpin; maternal and paternal grandparents; and father-in-law, Ernest...
Ronald E. Shelton
Oct 3, 2018
Ronald Edward Shelton (85) went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2018.Ron was married to Ann (nee Humphreys) for almost 66 years. Into this union was born Sue Angela (who died as an infant), and one last and beautiful, intelligent daughter Sonya Veta (husband Lou).He is survived by his cherished wife Ann, and beloved granddaughters Ashley Worsowicz (husband...
Patricia M. Schulte
Oct 3, 2018
Patricia M. "Pat" Schulte, age 88 of Beavercreek, OH passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born November 6, 1929 in Newark, New Jersey to Robert and Margaret (Eckert) Middleton. Pat married Lowell Schulte on April 22, 1950 in Dayton, OH.Pat graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1947, and worked as an accounting clerk for William I....
Eleanor Irene Wheeler
Oct 3, 2018
Eleanor Irene Wheeler, age 74 of Dayton, passed away October 3, 2018. She was born April 19, 1944 to the late Stanley and Naomi Williams. In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by two husbands: George F. Watson, Jr., and Mogan Lee Wheeler; son, Kenny Watson; and grandchildren: Anastasia and Nicholas.Eleanor is survived by her children: Christine...
Edward Mays, Jr.
Oct 3, 2018
Edward Mays, Jr., age 75, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born April 29, 1943 in Elliott County, KY to the late Elsie (Winkleman) and Edd Mays, Sr. Ed proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a US Army Sergeant where he was stationed in Germany....
Mary Merta
Oct 3, 2018
Mary Merta, age 101 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born August 1, 1917 in South Fork, Pennsylvania.She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Merta; as well as several siblings.Mary is survived by her children, Anthony A. Merta, Lyle Merta, Christine Merta; grandchildren, Edward Merta, Susan (Ted) Spangler, Joyce (Dave) Ring; as well as...
George W. Ivie
Oct 3, 2018
George W. Ivie "Grandpa", 93, of Miami Twp. passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018.He was born October 1, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carson Reid and Francis Elizabeth (Keyt) Ivie.George graduated from Roosevelt High School and then went on to serve his country in the US Navy during WWII. After his service he graduated from the University of...
Nancy "Louise" Masiongale
Oct 3, 2018
Nancy Louise Byrd Masiongale, age 80, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2018. Louise was born in Pickett County, TN to the late James Allen and Fannie Ammonett Pearl Byrd. She married J.T. Masiongale on May 29, 1954. The two shared many happy years together. Louise was a long time member of Medway Baptist Church. In her...
Cheryl Lynn Coker
Oct 2, 2018
Cheryl Lynn (Carroll) Coker, age 46 of Riverside, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. She was born April 24, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio to Edward and Mary (Overman) Carroll.Cheryl is survived by her husband, William Coker (Bill) Jr.; two daughters, Marisa and Mikala Coker, her mother, Mary Carroll; a granddaughter, Kaylen; two brothers, Chuck (Barb) Carroll and John...
Logan Jeffrey Fondaw
Oct 2, 2018
Logan Jeffrey "Logi Bear" Fondaw, 1, of Miamisburg, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2018. He was born on April 20, 2017 to Justin and Lauren (Hogsten) Fondaw in Miamisburg, OH. Logi Bear loved his family, dog dogs, eating, being outside, and wrestling with his big brother. He was never without his smile. He is survived by his loving Parents,...
Alvis David Foust
Oct 2, 2018
Alvis Foust, age 87 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Friendship Village. He was born July 3, 1931 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Gillis and Lizzie FoustIn addition to his parents, Alvis was preceded in death by his wife, Dean and son, Jerry Foust. Survived by son, Terry Foust and wife, Dotti; 3 grandchildren, Becky Foust-Isaacs,...
Larry Joe Deckard
Oct 2, 2018
Larry Joe Deckard, age 75 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Kettering Medical Center. Larry was born January 26, 1943 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Glen A. and Ella Belle (Hager) Deckard.In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his step-mother, Velva Deckard; daughters, Treva Christy and Elvina "Nina" Deckard; brother, Myron "Butch"...
Amanda Lee Workman
Oct 1, 2018
Amanda Lee Workman, 29, of Dayton, passed away on October 1, 2018 with family by her side. She was born March 30, 1989 to Freddie Jr. and Dolores (Sepulveda) Workman in Dayton Ohio. She attended Belmont high school and dreamed of being an artist and writer. Engaged to Frank Burns. Amanda is survived by her loving parents, Freddie Jr. and...
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