Obituaries
Jeffery Jared Kohler
Apr 6, 2018
Jeffery Jared Kohler, age 44 of Fairborn, OH passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. He was born February 22, 1974 in Fairborn, OH at Wright Patterson Air Force Base to Lawrence and Connie (Brown) Kohler.Jeff enjoyed spending time with his son Logan and playing XBox with his friends. He was a very loving, kind and good person who was always...
Estella Lockwood
Apr 6, 2018
Estella Lockwood, age 92 of Dayton, reunited with her husband, Richard Lockwood on April 6, 2018. She was born August 24, 1925 in Seco, KY to the late John and Mary (Young) Boyd. In addition to her parents, Estella was preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Kocher and daughter-in-law, Brenda Lockwood.She is survived by her son, Donald Lockwood; grandchildren,...
Alta J. Bowman
Apr 6, 2018
Bowman, Alta J., 84, of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2018 after a brief illness.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Bowman, and by her parents, Haskel and Mary Beaty.Alta is survived by her 3 children, Kim (Denny) Wells, Tim (Lisa) Bowman, Jim (Linda Adkins) Bowman; 1 sister, Helen (George) Blankenship; 2 brothers, Gordon and...
Phillip H. Newman
Apr 5, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Philip H. Newman announces his passing on April 5, 2018. Phil will be lovingly remembered by his wife Joyce and his children Alean Powell, and Amanda Newman and his son-in-law Michael Powell.His five grandchildren Calyn, Brianna, Sean, Chloe, Audree Rose. He has nick-names for them all but he was O'Pa to...
David Bryan Gearheart
Apr 5, 2018
David Bryan Gearheart, age 49 of Dayton,Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. He was born June 12, 1968 in Paducah, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty J. Lewis; father, Thomas J. Gearheart; brother, Donald W. Gearheart and sister, Cynthia L. Hatfield.Dave will be missed by his loving sister, Bonita "Bo" (Vern) Oney; two brothers, Larry...
Ruth Robinson
Apr 5, 2018
Ruth Robinson, age 84, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio. She was born to the late Bryant Jordan and Lillie Mae Williams on August 30, 1933 in Gordon, Alabama. Ruth was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Ruth enjoyed, church activities, sewing, ceramics, cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived...
Annette Rose Caulfield
Apr 5, 2018
Annette Rose Caulfield, age 88 of Dayton, passed away on April 5, 2018. She was born on August 28, 1929 in Dayton to the late George S. and Margaret C. (Gilardi) Donisi. In addition to her parents, Annette was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy; sister, Mary; great-grandson, Bentley.She is survived by her children, Toni, Mike (Becky), Gary (Tami),...
Omer Lawson
Apr 5, 2018
Omer Lawson, age 84 of Huber Heights, passed away April 5, 2018. He was born January 12, 1934 in Menifee County, KY to the late Wert and Hazel (Wells) Lawson. In addition to his parents, Omer was preceded in death by his son, Tony Lawson.He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Maudie Lawson; children, John (Bonnie) Lawson,...
Joen Lee Gibson
Apr 5, 2018
Gibson, Joen Lee, age 85, of Kettering, passed away April 5, 2018. She was born September 29, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Dorothy (Tate) Carpenter. Growing up during the depression made her a very strong, independent woman which was proven through her sole ownership of Athena Bridal for over 30 years. Joen was a very devoted mother and...
Betty S. Jones
Apr 5, 2018
Betty S. Jones, age 81 of Tipp City, passed away April 5, 2018. She was born March 11, 1937 in Beckley, WV to the late Otha and Frances (Adkins) Rountree. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by sisters, Rose Huffman and Lois King; brother, Charles Rountree.She is survived by her loving husband of almost 55 years,...
Kurtis Edward Dean
Apr 5, 2018
Kurtis Edward Dean, 21, of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2018. Kurtis was born on December 30, 1996 in Middletown, OH to Charlie (Chastity) Dean and Jhonnie Dean (Michael Deeter). In addition to his parents, he is survived by his soulmate, Tori Eddington; sister, Jessica West; brothers, Cody, Kyle, Collin, Karson Dean, and Tanner Rice; nephews, Keegan,...
Annie Ruth Seagraves
Apr 4, 2018
Annie Ruth Seagraves, age 69 of Moraine, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at her home. She was born March 10, 1949 in Jackson, Tennessee to Rufus May and Mildred May-Gill.Annie is preceded in death by her father, Rufus May; brother, Rufus May, Jr. and sister, Rodia May.In addition to her mother, Mildred May-Gill, Annie is survived by her husband,...
Gerald Eugene Campbell
Apr 4, 2018
Gerald "Jack" Eugene Campbell, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home in Dayton, OH. He was born in Barbourville, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, James Pete and Ada Campbell; sisters, Jean Engle and Camilla Terrell; brothers, Allen and Lester Campbell. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Sylvia Campbell; children, Charles (Paula) Campbell, Connie...
Donna J. Ritchie
Apr 4, 2018
Donna J. Ritchie, age 59, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Donna was born in Dayton on February 27, 1959 to the late Delain Hassler & Arene Johnson. She is survived by her aunt, Geneva Weese; uncle, Claude (Ethel) Ritchie; and a host of cousins and Godchildren. Donna worked as a...
Robert J. Strank
Apr 4, 2018
Robert J. Strank, age 45 of Miamisburg, OH formerly of Fairborn, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Patriot Ridge Community. He was born April 25, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio to Robert and Nancy (Swartz) Strank.Robert loved music and to write, played guitar and drums. He was a very spiritual man and attended Southbrook Christian Church in...
James Harris Wells
Apr 4, 2018
James Harris "Jim" Wells, age 90 of Butler Township, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2018. He was born March 28, 1928 to the late Charlie and Sallie Hunter-West Wells in Sherwood, TN. Jim was the youngest of 11 children. James graduated from St. Andrew's Sewanne High School in 1947. After his graduation, Jim moved to Dayton, Ohio and began...
James D. Weidel
Apr 4, 2018
James D. Weidel, age 90 of Laura, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1928 in Drexel, Ohio, the son of the late Samuel and Lucy Weidel.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Emerson Glaser; as well as 8 brothers.James is survived by his sons, Jerry...
Judith A. Johnson
Apr 4, 2018
Judith A. "Judy" Johnson, age 70 of Xenia, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. She was born November 16, 1947 in Xenia, Ohio to Joseph Terry and Dorothy Morgan.Judith is survived by her five children, Rodney A. Gregory, Ronald J. (Holly Bidwell) Gregory, Melissa A. (Christopher) Sweeney, Matthew S. (Laura) Gregory and Tasha Johnson; twelve grandchildren, Samantha...
Martha Christine Clutter
Apr 4, 2018
Martha Christine Clutter, age 73 of Englewood, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Heartland of Beavercreek. She was born March 22, 1945 in Greenville, Ohio the daughter of Glen and Blanche Miller. Graduate of Wayne High School Class of 1963.She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bill and Dick Miller; her life mate, Ronald Geralds. She enjoyed...
Mary Jane Gibson
Apr 4, 2018
Mary Jane Gibson (Janie), age 72, a longtime resident of Miamisburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Sycamore Medical Center surrounded by the love of family. She was born February 14, 1946 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Maurice and Lucy Shaffer. She is survived, in love, by her husband of 54 years, Roger Gibson; daughter, Tammy Kolokowski;...
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