Obituaries
Norma Jean Shafer
Feb 18, 2018
Norma Jean (Linville) Shafer, age 80, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Elmcroft of Xenia. Norma was born April 1, 1937, in Georgetown, Ohio, to Orville Ralph Linville and Icy Belle Warner. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas Shafer Sr., son Robert, sister Shirley (Raymond) Sims, and brother Ronald, she is survived by...
Patrick H. Dunlevy
Feb 18, 2018
Patrick H. Dunlevy, 77, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on February 18, 2018. He retired from General Motors after 35+ years.Patrick was born on February 8, 1941, Dayton, Ohio to the late Virgil and Mary Dunlevy. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Beaumont.Patrick is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sharon L. Dunlevy; children,...
Bill D. Daugherty
Feb 18, 2018
Bill D. Daugherty, age 77 of Trotwood, passed away surrounded by family on February 18, 2018. Bill was born in Petros, TN to the late Etheleen and Blaine Daugherty. He worked for many years as an iron worker. Bill enjoyed fishing and gardening in his free time. He was a passionate Tennessee fan. He loved to cheer them on to...
Theresa Rohr
Feb 17, 2018
Theresa G. Rohr, age 55 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 25, 1962 in Teaberry, Kentucky to the late William and Betty Tackett.Theresa was saved at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Vandalia where she attended. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved her grandchildren very much. In addition...
James Worden
Feb 17, 2018
Worden, James "Jim", 75, of West Carrollton, passed away on February 17, 2018 and began his new life in Heaven. He was born April 13, 1942 in Canton, PA to the late Irving and Ruth (Hallowell) Worden. Jim loved to be outdoors, keeping up the lawn and working on cars but most of all he loved to spend time with...
Douglas Rawlins
Feb 17, 2018
Douglas "Shane" Rawlins, age 47, of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Shane was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 29, 1971 to Hargus & Pat Rawlins. He was preceded in death by his father, Hargus Rawlins; grandparents, Arlene & Willie Johnson; and special cousins, Michele McKinney and Haney Rodehaver. Shane is survived...
Barbara Jean Beckley
Feb 17, 2018
Barbara Jean Beckley, age 61 of Beavercreek, formerly of Bradford departed this life to her eternal rest in God on February 17, 2018. She was born on March 21, 1956 to the (late) James R. and Elizabeth L. "Betty" (Scott) Beckley.Barbara was a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1974 and a graduate of Bowling Green State University and...
Dorothy E. Howe
Feb 17, 2018
Dorothy E. "Dottie" Howe, age 78 of Xenia, OH, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 28, 1939 in Brentwood, NH to Everett and Geraldine (Pickering) Keen. She married Nelson Eddie Howe on November 25, 1955 in Kittery, Maine.Dottie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister...
Joyce Caudill
Feb 16, 2018
Joyce Caudill, age 78 of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born February 13, 1940 in Jeremiah, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jody and Susan Blair.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Caudill; daughter, Lisa Stamper; as well a 3 sisters.Joyce is survived by her daughter,...
Martin E. Johnson
Feb 16, 2018
Martin E. Johnson "Marty", age 74 of Tipp City, passed away February 16, 2018 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born on April 25, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Martin W. Johnson and Madeline (Rodriguez) Johnson. In addition to his parents, Marty was preceded in death by his step-mother, Mary Oma Eversole and his first wife, Lois...
James "Jim" Solomon Jr.
Feb 16, 2018
James Solomon Jr., "Jim," age 65 of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Heartland of Centerville. He was born June 26, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late James and Edith Solomon.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Michael Tritschler.Jim is survived by his wife, Shiela; daughters, April (Nick) Charrier,...
Janice N. Beachler
Feb 16, 2018
Janice N. Beachler, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 7, 1936 in Harpers Ferry, Iowa to the late Martin and Leona Cota.Janice worked as a waitress for 40 years at Frisch's on N. Main and prior to that, worked at Bob Evans. Janice will be missed by her...
Arnold Lee Caudill
Feb 16, 2018
Arnold Lee Caudill, age 77, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. Lee was born in Red Fox, KY on May 12, 1940 to the late Riley & Lillian Caudill. Lee was known as the best drywall finisher in the Dayton area for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Gene J. Caudill. Lee is...
Betty Christine Brantley Schwenk
Feb 16, 2018
Betty Christine Brantley Schwenk, age 84 of Huber Heights, formerly of Highland Springs, VA, passed away February 16, 2018. She was born January 20, 1934 in Spring Hope, NC to the late Alvin Preston and Aggie Belle Brantley. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Joseph Schwenk, Sr.; sons: Donald Greg Schwenk, Sr....
Peggy Jo Easterling
Feb 15, 2018
Peggy Jo Easterling, age 74 of Xenia, OH passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Greene Memorial Hospital. She was born September 18, 1943 in Spring Valley, Ohio to Franklin and Pauline (Hunt) Rittenhouse. She married Ernest Easterling June 17, 1970 in Cannel City, Kentucky.Peggy Jo loved football, especially watching the Cincinnati Bengals. She was the "Rock" of the family,...
Herbert R. Textor, Sr.
Feb 15, 2018
Herbert R. Textor, Sr., age 91 of Riverside, WWII Navy Veteran, passed away February 15, 2018. He was born January 26, 1927 in Dayton to the late Carl and Katherina Textor, Sr. In addition to his parents, Herb was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl L. Textor; and son, Daniel Textor, Sr.Herbert's love of family was deeply rooted. He...
E. Wayne King
Feb 14, 2018
King, Wayne,102, of Dayton, Ohio, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, and her Heavenly Father on February 14, 2018. She was born on September 4, 1915, in Owingsville, Kentucky, to Thomas Carl Power and Mantha Alice Power. She got her teaching degrees in Home Economics from Transylvania College and Western College in Kentucky. She taught in a...
Ernest Lee Purvis, Sr.
Feb 14, 2018
Ernest Lee Purvis, Sr., age 70 of Dayton, passed away suddenly on February 14, 2018. Ernest was born in Sand Gap, KY to the late Fredia and Willard Purvis. Ernest proudly and honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, earning 2 bronze stars for his service. He was a retired roofer from Enterprise Roofing. Ernie was...
Evonne Hayward
Feb 14, 2018
Evonne Hayward was born on October 10, 1969 in Tumbleton, Alabama to Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Mary Salter-Spann. She departed this life on February 14, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.Evonne graduated from Headland High School and continued her education at Alabama State University where she received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting. Evonne worked as...
Gail S. Rowe
Feb 14, 2018
In Loving Memory of Gail S. Rowe 1945 - 2018 Gail S. Rowe entered this world October 20, 1945, the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Mells Jackson, Jr. in St. Louis, Missouri. She departed this life on February 14, 2018 at the age of 72 surrounded by loving family in Dayton, Ohio.Gail lived a life of service in...
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