Obituaries
Annie Jo Campbell
Aug 28, 2017
Annie Jo Campbell, 75, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. Annie was born on November 20, 1941 in Montgomery, Alabama to Ben Joe and Gladys (Cates) Tillman.Annie is preceded in death by Husband of 25 years, Bruce A. Campbell. 3 Brothers and 2 sisters.She is survived by Daughter, Susan A. Babb-McCollum, Sons: Bradley O. Babb, Jr.,...
Kathleen M. Simonds
Aug 27, 2017
Age 56 of Dayton passed away Sunday, August 27,2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born May 22,1961 in Dayton, daughter of late Colleen Durst and Harold Bruhn. Kathy worked at Friendly's for thirty years, where she met many friends whom she kept in touch with. She loved life, her family, and her animals. Kathy was known for being a...
Jason Michael Hoops
Aug 27, 2017
Jason Michael Hoops, age 33 of Fairborn, passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2017. Jason was born in Dayton to Michael Hoops and Ginny Hoops. He was a caring and loving father and took great pride in his family. He enjoyed spending his free time in the outdoors and had a passion for tattoos and art. Jason worked as a...
Arma Jean Adkins
Aug 27, 2017
Arma Jean Adkins, age 82 of Huber Heights, passed away August 27, 2017. She was born November 28, 1934 in Hazard, KY to the late Marion Neace and Adna (Lovins) Neace. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, William Adkins; and brothers: Marvin Neace and Melvin Neace, of KY.Jean is survived by her daughter,...
Salud Manago Contreras
Aug 27, 2017
Salud Manago Contreras, age 88, of Kettering, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Salud was born on February 16, 1929 in the Philippines to the late Pedro & Carmen Manago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Atty. Luis Contreras Sr.; and her son, Atty. Luis Contreras Jr. Salud is survived by...
Margaret A. Edwards
Aug 27, 2017
Margaret Ann Edwards, 75, passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Born on July 27, 1942 in Detroit, MI to the late Leonard and Edna Findlay. Margaret is preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Danta-Tringali. Proud and loving mother to, R. Bryce Edwards III (Robin Erker-Edwards) and Brad L. Edwards (Diana); grandchildren, Christian, Griffin Edwards, Rebecca,...
Pearl L. Markley
Aug 27, 2017
Pearl L. Markley, 96, of Dayton, passed away August 27, 2017. Pearl was born in Dayton, OH on December 14, 1920 to the late Clarence and Marie (Shumaker) Reuber. Pearl retired from Delco products after many years of service. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, White Shrine #13, VFW #3283, Ladies Aux. of Moose #73 and Sunbeam Chapter...
Janet B. Doran
Aug 27, 2017
Janet Bernice (Musick) Doran, age 80 of Dayton, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton, surrounded by her family. She was born September 23, 1936 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Francis and Edna Musick.Janet is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles R....
Howard Smith
Aug 27, 2017
Howard Smith, age 79 of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017. He was born September 21, 1937 in Slemp, Kentucky to the late Denver and Nancy Smith.Howard served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Jessie Centers Cement Contractors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Forester Smith, Lester Smith, Pearl...
Donald L Pedrick
Aug 27, 2017
Donald "Don" Pedrick, age 74 of Springfield, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2017. He was born in Springfield to the late Ronald and Betty Pedrick. Don graduated from Shawnee High School in 1960. After graduating Donald joined the United States Navy. He faithfully and honorably served until 1963. Don went on to marry the love of his life, Carol...
Tammie Funkhouser
Aug 27, 2017
Tammie Funkhouser, 70, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at her residence. Tammie was born on July 17, 1947 in Crossville, Tennessee to Daniel and Hazel Lewis.Tammie is preceded in death by Brothers, Clyde and Hal Lewis.She is survived by Husband of 52 years, Gary L. Funkhouser, Sons, Shawn (Lori) Funkhouser, Kevin (Tara) Funkhouser, Sister, Dana Sue Voyles, Sister-In-Law,...
Tosha J. Simpson
Aug 26, 2017
Tosha J. Simpson, age 39 of Laura, OH, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2017. She was born July 30, 1978 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Mark and Tana Simpson.She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Floyd & Verona Simpson; maternal grandfather, John Nelson.Tosha is survived by her parents, Mark and Tana Simpson;...
Richard Eugene Gear
Aug 26, 2017
Richard Gear, 64, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully August 26, 2017 at Kettering Hospital. Richard was born in Dayton, OH, a gift from Santa, on December 25, 1952 to Eugene and Cora (Norris) Gear. Richard attended Wayne High School and graduated from Xenia High School in 1971. He moved to Denver, Colorado after high school and attended Automotive and...
Ruby Irean Lawson
Aug 26, 2017
Ruby Irean Lawson, age 80, of Dayton, went peacefully in her sleep to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Ruby was born on July 1, 1937 in Gadston, Alabama to the late Amos A. Crabtree & Mary D. Joseph. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Howard L. Lawson; daughter, Donna Leiwig; grandson,...
Dolores A. Madden
Aug 26, 2017
Dolores (Hover) Madden, age 84, passed away on Saturday August 26. 2017. She died from complications relating to dementia.Visitation will be held at Newcomer South Chapel on Kettering Blvd. on September 1 from 4-7 and the service will be Saturday at 10. Burial will follow at Huntsville Cemetery.She graduated from Huntsville High School in the class of 1951. Her first...
Danny Ray Clark
Aug 26, 2017
Danny Ray Clark, age 70, of West Carrollton, passed away August 26, 2017 after a long illness. He was born November 30, 1946 in Keokee, VA to the late Curtis and Estelle Clark. Danny was a proud 10 year Veteran of the US Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Sharon K. Clark; daughter, Lisa Mitchell, sons, Danny Clark...
Gladys Lula Roudebush
Aug 25, 2017
Gladys would like to let you know that her work her is done. She received a call, a sort of "offer you can't refuse," for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a reunion between family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful...
Cecil R. Allbright
Aug 25, 2017
Cecil R. Allbright, age 68 of Englewood, passed away August 25, 2017. He was born February 17, 1949 in Richmond, IN to the late Cecil F. Allbright and Carrie Kesling. In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Allbright. He is survived by his children, David Allbright, William Allbright, Michael (Isabelle Crickmore) Allbright, and...
Rebecca Mae Brewer
Aug 25, 2017
Rebecca Mae Brewer, age 86 of Farmersville, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. She was born March 3, 1931 in New Carlisle, Ohio the daughter to the late Jesse and Eunice Callison. She was a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother. She made everyone feel like family and was known as "Mom" to many. In addition to her parents, she was...
Nannie M. Shears
Aug 25, 2017
Nannie M. Shears, age 97 of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born February 8, 1920 in Pruden, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Hiram and Myrtle Heneger.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Shears; father of her last 5 children, John York; sons, Kenneth and...
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