Mar 12, 2017

Alta M. "Billie" Hill, age 94 of Dayton, passed away March 12, 2017. She was born March 12, 1923 in Jeffersonville, OH to the late Emerald and Bertha Custer. Billie is survived by her children: Marilyn Hill, Frederic (Sharon) Hill and Connie (Bruce) Toland; grandchildren: Sharon Egona, Andy Hill, Jean Toland Johnson and Patty Toland; and great-grandchildren: Brice, Kaylynn, Corah,...

Mar 12, 2017

Albert Lee Starnes, 57, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of James T. and Bonnie R. (Mclain) Starnes. Albert was the devoted husband to his loving wife Patricia A. (Elkins) Starnes. They were married on March 22, 2014 in Dayton, OH; they reconnected after many years apart, and have spent the last six...

Mar 11, 2017

Clayton I. Baker, 15, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Dayton Children's Hospital with his loving family by his side. Clayton was born February 12, 2002 in Miamisburg, OH to Nicholas and Crystal (Wise) Baker. Clayton had a love of camping and the golf cart rides around the campground. He also loved to be at the skating rink, skating...

Mar 11, 2017

Jessica Nan Marie Jackson, age 32 of Dayton, passed away March 11, 2017. She was born July 11, 1984 n Dayton to her parents, William Jackson and Doris Vanhoose. Jessica was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Retha Alice and Bernard Thomas; Brenda and Gary Powell; Godmother, Marilynn Webb.She is survived by her parents; fiancé, Delbert Parrish; children, Michael...

Mar 11, 2017

Esther Kirk (Navarro), age 94, of Kettering, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Esther was born on October 14, 1922 in Puerto Rico to the late Rafael & Francisca Navarro. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Paquita and granddaughter, Sandy. Esther loved her wrestling, gardening and of course dancing & music. She...

Mar 11, 2017

Phillip Charles Neff, age 57 of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017. He was born in Columbus to proud parents Phillip and Delores Neff. Phillip graduated from Greenon High School in 1977 and then went on to join the United States Air Force. Phillip proudly and honorably served in the USAF until 1992 when he retired. After his...

Mar 10, 2017

Morgan, Anthony L., age 32, of Kettering passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2017.A soldier is laid to rest. First duty being to his wife and family. Anthony was truly a rich man for his children would run into his arms with empty hands. Serving two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, and now God's soldier. Anthony is survived...

Mar 10, 2017

Robert Lee Balzer , 93, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Stone Springs of Vandalia. Robert was born January 2, 1924 in Lorain, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Flossie Balzer, two sisters Helen Martin, Catherine Trissle and his first wife Alice. Robert is survived by his wife Kae, daughter Carol, grandchildren and friends....

Mar 10, 2017

Chasity Spears, age 33, passed away March 10, 2017. In her free time she enjoyed Karaoke and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Doris Mitchell, Melissa Becraft; grandfather, Thomas Spears; and her uncle, James Mitchell. She is survived by her children, Michaela Wise, Maddy Wise; mother, Kathy (Mike) Chism; father, Mark Spears; brother,...

Mar 10, 2017

Betty M. Smith, age 79 of Centerville, passed away March 10, 2017. She was born August 13, 1937 in Pennington Gap, VA to the late James and Della Minton. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Tamara Smith and 4 siblings.She is survived by her son, Michael Smith; grandchildren, David (Jamie) and Jason (Amy)...

Mar 10, 2017

Ruby E. Carollo, age 82 of Kettering, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1935 in Lyburn, West Virginia the daughter of Harry and Willa Lawson.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Carollo; son, Gary Adkins; and 3 siblings, Robert, Betty and Charles.Ruby is survived by...

Mar 10, 2017

Shirley Ann Bowling, age 79 of Fairborn, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2017 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born at home on May 21, 1937 to the late Perry and Ruth Powell. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by siblings, Jack, Ed, Odell, Verland, Raymond, Dorothy, Norma and Madelyn.She is...

Mar 10, 2017

Lane, William, age 96, went to be with the angels on March 10, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard & Leona Lane; first wife, Betty; second wife, Mildred; daughter & son-in-law, Linda & Kirk Evans; brothers, Richard & Howard Lane; step-grandson, Jake Bean.He is survived by his sister, Mary Purpora; son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Beth...

Mar 10, 2017

Dorothy E. Smart King was born to Frank and Elma Smart on May 21, 1923 in Peebles, Ohio. The eighth of 12 children, 10 of whom preceded her in death, all having been professed believers in the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior. She served the Lord over 70 years through singing in church services and community programs from childhood...

Mar 9, 2017

Vance Alfred Hart, age 87 of Silver Spring, MD, Naples, FL, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Naples. He was born July 2, 1929 in Cottage Grove, TN to the late Vance and Alva Hart. U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War 101st Airborne.He loved his life and he was grateful to be surrounded by...

Mar 9, 2017

Martha A. Swindler, age 87 of Dayton, passed away March 9, 2017 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born October 24, 1929 in Columbus, OH to the late Fay and Elsie Chambers. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Adrian Swindler;...

Mar 8, 2017

Mar 8, 2017

Anna Mae Purks, 49, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton with her loving family by her side. Anna Mae was born June 7, 1967 in Dayton, OH to Tommy and Wanita (Gibson) Purks. She was named by her great grandmother, Anna Mae Eversole, on the day she was born and the family looks forward to her...

Mar 8, 2017

Margaret H. Adams, age 81 of Dayton, passed away March 8, 2017. She was born December 25, 1935 in Itta Bena, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Mildred and Homer Murphy; grandson, Roderick Adams; and sister, Mae Francis Tugle.Margaret is survived by her children: Louise Adams-Chappell, Barbara Taylor, James Adams, Ora Gilliam, Melvin Adams and...

Mar 8, 2017

Keith St. John, 77 of Dayton, passed away March 8, 2017. Born June 27, 1939 in McKee, KY to the late Robert and Mary Sevilla St. John. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Shirley St. John (Paugh); brother, Ralph; half-brother, Herbert Isaacs; half-sisters: Elsie Dunn and Delores Adkins.Keith is survived by his son, Duane;...