Obituaries
Carol L. Lemons-Davis
Feb 17, 2019
Carol L. Lemons-Davis, age 60, of Miamisburg, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. She was born in Dayton, January 20, 1959 to the late Richard & Jewelann Lemons. Carol is survived by her daughters, Ashley Davis (fiancé Tilor Eisenman) and Kristen Davis (fiancé Arthur Gehring and future step-grandchildren, Mason and Kinsley Gehring); lifelong companion & father of her children, Gene...
Clarence Applegate
Feb 17, 2019
Clarence Applegate age 85, of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Clearance was born in Williamsburg, Ohio on September 16, 1933. He was the son of Clarence and Hazel Applegate. He graduated from West Carrollton High School. Clarence later married his wife Jeanie on September 29,1951.Clarence truly lived life to the fullest...
John E. Burchett
Feb 17, 2019
Johnny E. Burchett, age 77 of Dayton, passed away February 17, 2019. Service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery Abby Mausoleum, North Dixie Drive, Dayton, Ohio.To share a memory of Johnny or leave a special message for his family, please click on the Share Memories button above.
Richard L. Brewer
Feb 16, 2019
On Saturday, February 16, 2019 Richard Brewer, loving husband and father of seven children, woke up in the arms of Jesus at the age of 81. Richard was born on August 15, 1937 in Bishopville, SC. To Richard Sr. and Katharine Brewer. Raised in Pittsburgh, PA he met and married Shirley Brewer and they raised three sons, Kerey, Keith and...
Lois Jean "Jinx" Miller
Feb 16, 2019
"Say not in grief that She is no more but say in thankfulness that she was. A death is not the extinguishing of a light, but the putting out of the lamp because dawn has come." - R. TagoreOn Saturday February 16th, 2019, Lois Jean "Jinx "Miller of Kettering, Ohio passed away peacefully from natural causes at the age of...
Chasity Marie Ronsheim
Feb 16, 2019
Chasity Marie Ronsheim, age 37, passed away Saturday February 16th, 2109. She was born July 11th 1981 in Kettering, Ohio to Shaun and Paula Newport (Martin).She is preceded in death by her father, Terry D. Newport.; grandparents, Ova and Elizabeth Rudd; and uncle Jeff Newport.Chasity is survived by her daughter, Makayla Marie Ronsheim; mother, Paula (Ken) Martin; sister, Melissa B....
Laura Davis
Feb 16, 2019
Laura (McCoy) Davis, age 80 of Huber Heights, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton, Inc. on February 16, 2019 following an illness. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on March 8, 1938, the daughter of Thomas and Annie Ruth McCoy. She graduated from George Washington Carver High School. Laura was employed at Children's Medical Center for 18 years....
Carole Lee Kaiser
Feb 16, 2019
Carole Lee Kaiser, 60, of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2019. She was born on November 27, 1958 to Gilbert and Elizabeth Kuhstos in Huntington, PA. Carole dedicated her life to the USAF retiring as a MSgt and continuing her civil service at WPAFB. She received multiple awards and medals throughout her career. She is recognized...
Jayson Todd Singleton
Feb 16, 2019
Jayson Todd Singleton, age 28 of Riverside, departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, February 16, 2019. He was born April 14, 1990 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of James T. Singleton and Jacqueline Callahan-Singleton.He is preceded in death by a special uncle, Ronald L. Callahan; paternal grandmother, Ann Singleton; maternal great grandmother, Betty Groll "Grandma B"; aunt, Debbie Singleton; and...
Michael Harold Holz
Feb 15, 2019
Michael Harold Holz, 76 of Dayton, passed away on February 15, 2019 at Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born on April 10, 1942 to Harold and Norma (Montgomery) Holz in Dayton, Ohio. Michael worked as an attorney in Dayton for over 50 years. He married Patricia A. (Woodward) Holz in December 2005. He was a member of many organizations...
Randy Robinson
Feb 15, 2019
Randel Delmar Robinson, age 54 of West Carrollton, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at his home. He was born March 2, 1964 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the son of Raymond Robinson and Marian (Garrett) Jones.Randy was preceded in death by his father, Raymond.In addition to his mother, Marian, Randy is survived by his son, Christopher Allen Robinson; half brothers,...
Kenneth M. Sopczak
Feb 15, 2019
Kenneth Micheal Sopczak, 62, of Dayton, passed peacefully during the night of February 15, 2019. He was surrounded by his wife and children. Ken was a graduate of Stebbins High School, Class of 1975, and enlisted into the United States Navy. He married his beautiful bride, Melanie, in Poulsbo, WA on July 11, 1981. Ken enjoyed many things in life...
Donna Jean Hill
Feb 15, 2019
Donna Jean Hill, 80, of Centerville, passed away on February 15, 2019 at Oak Creek Terrace. She was born on September 27, 1938 to Ira and Maybelle (Schrock) Bird in Markleysburg, PA. Donna started women's softball in Xenia; a few of the teams were sponsored by local businesses. She enjoyed square dancing, bowling, playing cards, and painting. Shopping was by...
Charles I. Butts Jr.
Feb 15, 2019
Charles I. Butts Jr., age of 67, of Beavercreek, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family on Friday, February 15, 2019. Chuck was born in Dayton January 19, 1952 to the late Charles Sr. & Gwendolyn Butts. He was preceded in death by his 2 sisters. Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 26 years,...
Carol B. Alford
Feb 15, 2019
Alford, Carol B., age 84, of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2019 at Elmcroft of Washington Township, under the care of Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 30, 1934 to C. Paul and Fanchon Blagg. Carol was a 1951 graduate of Stivers High School and she never missed a class reunion. She married Lester Alford on May...
Marsha Lavonne Hammond
Feb 14, 2019
Marsha Lavonne Hammond, 60, of Xenia, passed away on February 14, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on March 28, 1958 to Joseph and Linda (Palmer) Johnson in Jamestown, OH. Marsha is survived by her loving children, Lindsay Jo Hammond and Jeremy William Hammond; mother, Linda (Gene) Ringer; significant other, Tommy Cousins; ex-husband, Gerald Hammond; and many other...
Charles W. Howell
Feb 14, 2019
Charles W. Howell "Dutch", age 67 of Dayton, passed away February 14, 2019. He was born May 7, 1951 in Dayton to the late Charles and Hazel (Cooper) Howell. He is survived by his 3 children, Torranda Howell, Aaron (Larissa) Howell and Francine (Randall) Schaffner; 7 grandchildren and many dear friends.Dutch worked as an OTR truck driver for over 20...
Mary L. Renick
Feb 14, 2019
Mary L. Renick, age 91, the last survivor of eleven children born to Frank Waitzman and Anna (Henn), passed away on February 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Donald W. Renick; and their son, Donald E. Renick.Mary is survived by seven children: David Renick (Katherine), Timothy Renick (Jeanne), Teresa Publiski (Thom), Richard Renick...
Michael Eldon Gearhart
Feb 14, 2019
Michael E. "Mike" Gearhart, age 68 of Riverside, OH passed away peacefully Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to Floyd and Berniece (Angel) Gearhart. Mike married Marsha Hummel on May 23, 1970 in Dayton, OH.Mike retired from Ohio Bell /Ameritech in 2002 after 31 years where he worked in...
Kim Allen Francis
Feb 13, 2019
Beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle, Kim Allen Francis, age 63 of Beavercreek, OH received his heavenly reward Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was born August 26, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to Tony and Ruth Francis.Kim is survived by his best friend and sweetheart of 37 years, Diana Perry Francis; devoted mom, Ruth Francis; father in law, Doug Perry; a...
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