Obituaries
David Lee France
Sep 19, 2019
David Lee France, 72, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2019. He was born on June 3, 1947 to William and Hazel France in Kawood, KY. David retired from GM Assembly Plant Truck & Bus.David is survived by his loving children, Aaron (Melody) France and Brandon (Allison) France; grandchildren, Maddox and Isabella; sisters, Peggy (Don) Hodge and Diane...
John Thomas Heideman, Pys. D.
Sep 19, 2019
John Thomas Heideman, Psy. D., was born July 27, 1932 and died Sept. 19, 2019 at the age of 87. He is survived by his ex-wife, Carol Heideman; daughters, Susanna Heideman and Anneliese Frazier; nephew, Hank Heideman and niece, Cathy Becker-Heideman. He was born in Dayton, Ohio then moved to Maryland for college. He taught at Sinclair College for a...
Michael David Hild
Sep 18, 2019
Michael David Hild, Jr., age 32 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his residence. Michael was born in Dayton, OH. He was a 2005 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, where he started as a freshman on the varsity football team and continued playing all 4 years. Known as number 71, "Baby Hild", he was well known...
Johnnie J Lowe
Sep 18, 2019
Lowe, Johnnie J. age 80, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. He was born in Ironton, Ohio on June 24, 1939 to the late John and Lula Lowe (nee Handshoe). He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Lowe; and daughter, Wanda Foust. Johnnie is survived by his grandsons, Richard (Jacklyn Combs) Stonerock, Joshua K...
Bill Brock
Sep 18, 2019
William "Bill" L. Brock, age 70, of Franklin, OH passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Bill was born on November 7, 1948 in Frankfort, KY. He was the son of Leslie and Phyllis (Henderson) Brock. Bill went on to marry the love of his life, Linda Coffey, in Franklin, OH on June 21, 1969. Earlier this...
Annette L. Arnold
Sep 18, 2019
Annette Louise Arnold, age 71 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her home under the care of Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 11, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Stanley VanZant and Dorothy Morgan.In addition to her parents, Annette was preceded in death by her daughter, Hilary Elizabeth Burt.She is survived by her husband...
Donna A. Hembree
Sep 17, 2019
Donna Stone Hembree, age 48 of Fairborn passed away Tuesday, September 17. She was born July 10, 1971 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Jeanne (Elam) Stone and the late Gene B. Stone. Donna graduated from Middletown High School in 1989. Donna was employed by Patti-Maids as a scheduler and Assurant as a claims specialist. In addition to her father,...
Angela Renee Turner
Sep 17, 2019
Angela (Angie) Renee Turner, age 51, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 surrounded by loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer. Angie was born on March 21, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio.She received her bachelor's degree in communications from The Ohio State University and was previously employed as a social worker and most recently as an enrollment assistant...
Ruth Pauline Wilson
Sep 17, 2019
Ruth Pauline Wilson, age 89 of Miamisburg, OH passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born July 22, 1930 in Williamsburg, KY to the late Josie and Condy Wright. Ruth was a devoted pastor's wife and a loving mother and grandmother (Nanny). She was a beauty salon owner and was an active member of the...
Dennis E. Noyes
Sep 17, 2019
Dennis E. Noyes, Sr. "Denny", age 63, of Dayton, passed away September 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.He was born February 20, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to Lawrence Eugene and Margaret Jean (Sturm) Noyes.Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Margaret Noyes. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 42 years, Teresa (Ritchie)...
Cheryl Lynn Gates
Sep 17, 2019
Cheryl Lynn Gates, 68, of West Alexandria, passed away on September 17, 2019 at Ohio State University East. She was born on June 17, 1951 to Lenard and Naomi (Stout) England at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. Cheryl worked as a Dental Assistant for 35 years with Dr. Thomas Doench, Dr. John Striebel, and Dr. Karen Goulden....
Howard W. Gordon
Sep 17, 2019
Howard W. Gordon, age 84 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born April 26, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late Wilbur and Augusta Gordon.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Gordon; and sister, Shirley Leiter.Howard is survived by his children, David (Shirley) Gordon,...
Judith G. Parfitt
Sep 16, 2019
On Monday September 16, 2019 Judith "Judy" Parfitt of Yellow Springs, OH went home to be with our Lord and Savior. Judy was born on May 9, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA and was raised in the community of Mount Washington. She was the daughter of James and Minnie Gratton, the youngest of six children. She was preceded in death by...
Annette Johnson
Sep 16, 2019
Annette Johnson, age 63 of Jefferson Township, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at her home. She was born August 22, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to Harold and Thelma Johnson.Annette was preceded in death by her father, Harold Leon Johnson, former Flying Mayor of Moraine.In addition to her mother, Thelma Irene Johnson of Moraine, Annette is survived by her sister,...
Teresa L. Whitley
Sep 16, 2019
An amazing, beautiful, caring, loving and resilient woman and wife who was ever faithful to the Lord finished her race here on this earth at 12:35 AM September 16, 2019. She died in a peaceful state and experienced little if any pain those last few days. She fought an unbelievable five-and-a-half-year battle with remarkable grace, always caring about others instead...
Carolyn Sue Disney
Sep 16, 2019
Carolyn Sue Disney, age 73 of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2019 at her home. She was born January 2, 1946 in Pioneer, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Warren Woods and Anna Pauline Wright.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer Disney-Conley.Carolyn is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jerry;...
Zadia Mae Dixon
Sep 15, 2019
Zadia Mae Dixon of Huber Heights, OH gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the age of 81.She retired from EFtech corporation. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and welcomed all to her home. She will be truly missed and loved. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Ruby Brown; son...
Noah M. Greenhill
Sep 15, 2019
Noah M. Greenhill went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Helen Greenhill, daughter Oveda and husband Kenneth Hockenheimer, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, a sister Verla Gates, ten nephews and nieces along with many good friends. He is preceded in death by...
Patricia R. Mapp
Sep 15, 2019
Patricia Ruth Mapp, age 74 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born February 6, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Alvadore and Dorothy Barkalow.In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, John Mapp, grandson, Anthony Coffman, and siblings, Robert Barkalow and Kathleen Bozarth.Patricia is survived by...
Margaret Hawkins
Sep 15, 2019
Margaret Hawkins, age 91, of Riverside, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on November 27, 1927 to the late Robert Fain and Hilda Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband of over sixty years, Elzie Hawkins; and by her son, Michael J. Hawkins. Margaret was a homemaker and longtime cafeteria...
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