Obituaries

Mary Anne Lawson

Mary Anne Lawson

Jan 4, 2018

Lawson, Mary Anne, 85, of Dayton, passed away January 4, 2018. She was born July 20, 1932 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Stanley and Katherine (Scott) Shively. Mary Anne worked as a cook for Fr. Stretch at St. Henry Parish for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Riley "Skip" Lawson, daughter, Diana Theewis, son, Skip...

Danny E. Leet

Danny E. Leet

Jan 3, 2018

Danny E. Leet, age 59 of Northridge, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He was born March 21, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Rose Tyree Leet Hamiel.Danny is survived by his the love of his life, Karen; sons, Daniel (Robyn) Leet, Michael Leet; brothers, Marshall (sis Sherry) Tyree, David Tyree, Jerry (Sharon) Tyree, Jay Hamiel; special...

Nelson Walters

Nelson Walters

Jan 3, 2018

Nelson Walters, 61, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on January 3, 2018. He was born on June 3, 1956, Dayton, OH to the late Virgil Walters Sr. and Barbara (Fain) Long. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Amber. Nelson is survived by his wife of 32 years, Debby Walters; children, Heather (Tom) Woollard, Michelle (Brandon) Cortier, Stephanie...

Frank A. Reed

Frank A. Reed

Jan 3, 2018

Frank A. Reed, age 75 of Dayton, passed away January 3, 2018. He was born on March 20, 1942 in Clairmont County, OH to the late William and Alice (Ferree) Reed. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald and sister, Peggy.He is survived by his children, Robert Reed and Lisa Frieszell; grandchildren, Robert,...

Harold Forsythe

Harold Forsythe

Jan 3, 2018

Forsythe, Harold, age 87, of Englewood, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He was a lifetime member of Miamisburg Eagles, Aerie 2306 and involved with the church group at Englewood Manor. He was known for his dedication to his career and co-workers with Standard Register. Harold proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was...

Rose T Dowdell

Rose T Dowdell

Jan 3, 2018

Rose Theresa Dowdell, age 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2018. Rose was born in Flint, MI to the late Niam and Sally Awad. Rose enjoyed making and collecting pottery and reading in her free time. In her earlier years she was an avid tennis player. She was a caring, loving, and compassionate mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt,...

Willie Lois Grigley

Willie Lois Grigley

Jan 3, 2018

Willie Lois Grigley was born October 28, 1920. She was called to her eternal rest by her Lord and Savior on January 3, 2018. Lois was married to Johnnie Grigley on January 30, 1954. She resided at the Siena Woods Nursing Home until her death. She was attended to by the Ohio Hospice of Dayton, Lois is survived by her...

Aarun Luke Traore

Aarun Luke Traore

Jan 2, 2018

Aarun Luke Traore was born September 4, 1996 in Dayton, Ohio and departed this life on January 2, 2018 in San Diego, California. Aarun lived in Liberty Township, Ohio and attended Lakota East High School. Aarun graduated in May 2014 then enlisted in the US Navy in October 2015. In December of 2016, Aarun married his High School sweetheart, Andrea...

Georgie A. Mccoy

Georgie A. Mccoy

Jan 2, 2018

Georgie A. McCoy, age 70 of Medway, passed away January 2, 2018. She was born on June 2, 1947 in Dayton to her late parents, James Ketcheson and Hazel (Wiseman) Carson. In addition to her parents, Georgie was preceded in death by her grandson, Steven Zorn and numerous uncles and aunts.She is survived by her 2 children, Lisa (Mike) McCoy...

William E. Hedges

William E. Hedges

Jan 2, 2018

William E. Hedges, age 53 of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was born February 11, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio.He was a big Steeler's fan and was employed with the Colonial Village Apartment Complex. Bill is survived by his two daughters, Christina (Michael) Boyd and Amanda (Eddie Tobin) Jones; three grandchildren,Nicholas, Rhylie and Amelia; siblings, Craig Hedges, Eric...

Charles J. Smith

Charles J. Smith

Jan 2, 2018

Charles J. "Chuck" Smith, age 87 of Troy, passed away January 2, 2018. He was born May 4, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio to the late James and Emma Smith. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his sister, Alice Hilt.Chuck is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bettyanne Smith; sons: Gary Smith, Rick Smith, Chris...

Vera Gay Gentry

Vera Gay Gentry

Jan 2, 2018

Vera Gay Gentry, age 84 formerly of Middletown, passed away January 2, 2018. She was born May 27, 1933 in Middletown to the late Herschell and Vera (Mason) Bennett. In addition to her parents, Vera Gay was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Bennett. Vera Gay is survived by her children: Bonnie Kelly, Douglas Gentry and Kimberly Gentry; grandsons:...

Ivan Sowders

Ivan Sowders

Jan 2, 2018

"Absent from the bodyโ€ฆ Present with the Lord"Ivan Sowders, 94, went Home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Ivan was born in Highcliff, Tennessee on August 29, 1923, and was the son of Calvin and Audie (Powers) Sowders.He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years,...

Frances M. Reilly

Frances M. Reilly

Jan 2, 2018

REILLY, Frances M., age 88 of Kettering, passed away on January 2, 2018. She was born on November 7, 1929 to the late Dr. Thomas E. and Avora Terrill. Fran attended Stroudsburg High School in Pennsylvania and went on to receive her degree from Radcliffe College in Massachusetts. She is preceded in death by husband, Thomas D. Reilly and brothers,...

Johnny Ray Henry Jr.

Johnny Ray Henry Jr.

Jan 1, 2018

Johnny Henry, 56, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018.Johnny is preceded in death by Dolores and Johnny Ray Henry, Sr..He is survived by Fiancรฉ, Darla Stewart, Friend, LaDawn Mayberry, Sister-In-Law, Deena (Denton) Ritchie.Family will receive friends on Friday, January 12, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Dayton South Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd.,...

Larry D. Hoskins

Larry D. Hoskins

Jan 1, 2018

Larry D.Hoskins age 50, of Dayton, Ohio passed away January 1, 2018. Larry was born May 28, 1967, Dayton, OH. The son of Cleamon Hoskins and Linda Gibbs . He was preceded in death by his father, Cleamon Hoskins; brother, Tony Hoskins.Survivors include his mother, Linda (Danny) Gibbs; Brother, David (Angela) Roark; Various family members including nieces, nephews and friends.Larry...

Hazel A. West

Hazel A. West

Jan 1, 2018

Hazel Alliefair Gray-West, 98, died Jan. 1, 2018 at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville Ohio. She was born in Greenup County Kentucky to Millard Thurman Johnson and Ida Jeffrey Johnson. Hazel was the eldest of 13 children.Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Marty & Lindsey Neal, a daughter-in-law Cindy Gray, 2 stepdaughters-in-law Diana & Terri West, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, 1...

William P. Nelson, Jr.

William P. Nelson, Jr.

Jan 1, 2018

William Paul Nelson Jr., 68, of Kettering, passed away January 1, 2018. He was born April 28, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William Paul Nelson Sr and Macle (Cole) Nelson. He was a Vietnam Veteran who took that honor very seriously and helped others even though he was disabled himself. He had many causes that he helped by...

Daniel Wayne Angus

Daniel Wayne Angus

Jan 1, 2018

Daniel W. Angus, 61 of Wilmington, OH, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2018 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Daniel leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Jeanetta Angus; children, Amanda, Danielle, and Joshua; grandchildren, Zoey, Layla, and Colton; father, Virgil (Sue) Angus; siblings, Becky Duibley, Robert Angus, and Cheri (Mark) Burton; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Daniel was...

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