Sep 13, 2017

Betty Louise Smith, 72, of Trotwood, OH formerly of Covington, KY, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. Betty was born in Covington, Kentucky on June 1, 1945 to Marvin and Edith (Rose) Hamm. She married Kenneth P. Smith on June 6, 1964 in Florence, KY.Betty loved to sing, play dominos, paint and collect angel figurines....

Sep 12, 2017

Louise Ann Stine, 10/31/44 to 9/12/17, of Centerville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Cincinnati, but lived in Dayton & Columbus over most of her life. She is a graduate of Wayne High School. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Stine; daughter, Connie Dooley (Dave); son, Tracy Scott Sheer; step-daughter, Jackie Cusick...

Sep 12, 2017

Connie J. Didier, 72, of Pleasant Hill, OH, passed away September 12, 2017 at Hospice of Miami Valley. Connie was born in Piqua, OH on July 28, 1945 to Paul and Frances (Burns) Harshbarger. She married Leonard Didier on May 7, 1966 in Tipp City, OH. Connie graduated from Newton High School and retired from Arens Corporation after 35 years....

Sep 12, 2017

Peyton, Larry D., 71 of Sugarcreek Township, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on September 12, 2017. He was a graduate of Menifee County High School. Attended Sinclair Community College.He retired from GM after 33 years of service. He was an IUE union steward and a member of Masonic Lodge Beaver Valley Lodge #753. Larry was...

Sep 12, 2017

Barbara J. Peyton, age 64 of Fairborn, OH, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017. She was born January 20, 1953 in Miamisburg, Ohio to the late Edward and Mary Thacker. Barbara will be missed by her loving husband, Tim Biggam; children, Vicky (Adam) Koch and Richard (Sylvia) Peyton; 4 grandchildren; siblings, Eddie Thacker and Denise (Gary) Hall; aunt, Eula Little;...

Sep 12, 2017

Frank Washburn, 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. Frank was born on February 1, 1930 in Merced, California to Frank Washburn and Mary Verrege.Frank is preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ann and Elizabeth.He is survived by wife of 55 years, Dorothy Washburn, Sons, Frank C. (Debbie) Washburn, III, Scot D. (Lynn) Washburn, Granddaughters,...

Sep 11, 2017

Carl H. Evans, age 85 of Riverside, reunited with his wife, Hattie Evans on Monday, September 11, 2017. He was born on December 2, 1931 in Honaker, VA to the late Mathias and Amei Evans. In addition to his wife and parents, Carl was preceded in death by his son, Steven John Evans; granddaughter, Amber Corley and 11 siblings.He is...

Sep 10, 2017

Smith, Amber Age 40, of Beavercreek, passed away September 10, 2017 at home. Survived by: daughter Brianna Smith of Kettering, son Bradley Smith of Beavercreek, Mother Janet Gessman of Fairborn, Father Danny Gessman Sr. of Fairborn, Brother Danny Gessman of Ooltewah TN, Sister Stephanie (Jack) DiDonato of Kent OH, Niece Alexis Hill of Youngstown OH, Niece Cassaundra Hazenstaub of Austintown...

Sep 10, 2017

My baby girl: Mommy understands you had to leave. No more pain and poking your little fingers! You were and will always be my baby girl and I enjoyed every hour, every day I spent with you. Your smile will always be with me. The love you had for your brothers gave me Joy. You came to us without asking...

Sep 10, 2017

Philhower, Terri L., (Smeltzer), age 53, of Kettering, beloved wife, wonderful mother and "GiGi," devoted daughter and sister, passed away September 10, 2017. She was a 1986 graduate of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Terri was employed by the Kettering School District and most recently by Dr. Michael Halasz, DDS. She loved the beach and traveling to Hilton Head and Florida....

Sep 9, 2017

Major (ret.) Thomas Neal Stiver departed for his final permanent change of station on September 9, 2017. He was 69 years old. Born on September 24, 1947 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, he was welcomed with loving arms by William and Ader Lina (aka "Jerry") Stiver. He was followed by brothers William and Stephen.Tom, as he was known, enlisted in the US...

Sep 9, 2017

Sharon Rose Morton, 73, of Xenia, passed away September 9, 2017. Sharon was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 26, 1944 to the late Roy and Constance Gressner. She worked at Wright-Patterson AFB for 30 years as a Configuration Management Specialist. In her free time she enjoyed crafting, baking, genealogy, go to festivals and spending time with her family. In...

Sep 9, 2017

Sep 9, 2017

Virginia Kress , 92, passed away peacefully at her great - granddaughter's home on Saturday September 9, 2017 in Kettering, Ohio. Virginia was born on July 24, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio.She is preceded by her parents, Homer and Gertrude Powell; first husband, Lawrence "Cotton" Jones (1956); second husband, Dale Kress (2008); 3 brothers; Great-Granddaughter, Christel Lehmkuhl.She is survived by Daughter,...

Sep 9, 2017

Karen Anne Brink, age 56 of Fairborn passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2017. She was born in Jamestown, NY to Edward and Anne Brink. Karen graduated from Baker High School in 1979. She then went to work for WPAFB as a civilian. Karen was an avid reader and enjoyed cross-stitching in her free time. Karen was a loving and...

Sep 9, 2017

Livesay, Shirl Dale, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, age 83, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2017. He was born January 14, 1934 in Jonesville, VA to the late Henry and Esther (Muncy) Livesay. Dale was a member of the First Baptist Church of Miamisburg , and was retired from GM/Delco Moraine...

Sep 9, 2017

Larry A. Denlinger, 74, of Alpha, OH passed away September 9, 2017. Larry was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 5, 1942 to Lawrence and Frieda (Youngerman) Denlinger. He married Judy C. McFarland on December 1, 1973 in Dayton Ohio.Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family, and was a simple man. He loved his kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren...

Sep 8, 2017

Francis M. Crouch, age 83 of Dayton, passed away September 8, 2017. He was born January 18, 1934 in Owingsville, KY to the late Lee and May Crouch. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Isaac Crouch and James Crouch.Francis is survived by his wife, Fusako Crouch; daughter, Tamiko Stump; sisters: Sarah Moser (Clark) and Dorothy Mays (John); brother,...

Sep 7, 2017

Jacqueline "Jackie" Courtney, of West Carrollton, and a longtime resident of Beavercreek, passed away on September 7, 2017 at 81. Jackie is survived by her dear friend, Dottie Schelling; her 3 sons, George Michael (Barb) Courtney, Brian Keith (Shirley) Courtney, and Johnny Courtney. Jackie also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and very special nieces...

Sep 7, 2017

Murchland, Edward B. Jr., "Ned", age 80, of Dayton, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away September 7, 2017. He was born March 5, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio to the Late Edward Sr. and Thelma (Nance) Murchland. Ned graduated from Fairview High School in 1955 and then served in Army from 1955 until 1957. He was retired from...