Obituaries

Fronia M Taulbee

Fronia M Taulbee

Dec 24, 2016

Fronia M Taulbee, age 87 of Xenia, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2016. She was born in Campton, KY to the late Floyd and Florence Haney. Fronia worked for many years as a nurse's aid at Heathergreene Nursing Home in Xenia. She was a caring and compassionate woman and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.In addition...

George E. Mescher Sr.

George E. Mescher Sr.

Dec 24, 2016

George E. Mescher Sr., age 75, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016. George was born on September 20, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late Clarence G. & Ruth T. Mescher. George was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, R. Carolyn Mescher (Gibbs) and son, Gregory Eric Mescher. He is survived by his...

Kathleen Sue Wyrick

Kathleen Sue Wyrick

Dec 24, 2016

Kathleen Sue Wyrick, age 60 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 24, 2016. She was born February 10, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of George and Marjorie Hargreaves.She is preceded in death by her daughter, Annie Sue McSweeney; father, George; brother, Paul; sister, Liz.Sue is survived by her daughter, Jenny McSweeney; mother, Marj; siblings, Marg, Jo, John,...

Robert Eugene Cummins, Sr.

Robert Eugene Cummins, Sr.

Dec 24, 2016

Robert E. Cummins, Sr., 73, of Fairborn, passed away December 24, 2016. Robert was born in Dayton on October 11, 1943 to the late Joseph and Alice Cummins. In his free time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and he raced at Kil-Kare for many years. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45...

Darrell L. Hunter

Darrell L. Hunter

Dec 24, 2016

Darrell L. Hunter, age 78 of Huber Heights, passed away December 24, 2016. He was born April 8, 1938 in Washington Court House, OH to the late Ross and Frances Hunter. In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Hunter.Darrell is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris Hunter; daughter, Valerie Hunter; and...

Sue Robertson

Sue Robertson

Dec 23, 2016

Sue Robertson, age 57, of Bellbrook passed away December 23, 2016. She was born in Reynoldsburg, OH on May 20, 1959, the daughter of Gene and Ruth Webb.Sue is preceded in death by Ruth Webb.She was a graduate of Wayne High School. She loved to read and spend time with her grandkids. She worked at the Beavercreek Taco Bell for...

Suzanne Darbier

Suzanne Darbier

Dec 23, 2016

For Suzanne Darbier, the clock of life has stopped ticking. Suzanne contributed much to many who chose to listen. In her younger life, Suzanne learned the art of self education, which contributed greatly to her many varied interests. From a young volunteer at St. Elizabeth Hospital, to a pencil picture artist, onward to college, engineering, NCR and finally, to being...

Evalee Caplinger

Evalee Caplinger

Dec 23, 2016

Caplinger, Evalee, 90, of Huber Heights, passed away December 23, 2016. She was born September 19, 1926 in Jackson, KY to the late John and Sarah Elizabeth (Merrill) Noble.Evalee loved to bowl and to go shopping for costume jewelry at thrift stores and dime stores. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Patricia Elizabeth Caplinger, and by 8 siblings....

Mary J. Knight

Mary J. Knight

Dec 23, 2016

Mary J. Knight, 93, of Dayton, passed away on December 23, 2016. She was born on July 24, 1923 to the late Douglas and Zella (Hanes) Walkinshaw in Dayton, OH. Mary is survived by her daughter, Holly Knight; son, Gary Knight (Michelle), and grandson, Brady Knight.

Frazier Pegram

Frazier Pegram

Dec 22, 2016

FRAZIER PEGRAM of Huber Heights, Ohio went to his heavenly home on December 22, 2016. Frazier was born May 30, 1931 in Fuquay-Varina, NC to the late Wayne and Mary Jane (Battle) Pegram. He served his country for 22 years in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. Upon retirement Frazier located to Ohio where he joined Mt....

Joyce Anne Fannin

Joyce Anne Fannin

Dec 22, 2016

Joyce Anne Fannin, age 79 of Riverside, went to be with her Lord on December 22, 2016. She was born in Bonny Blue, Virginia on October 7, 1937, to the late Roy and Mildred Millard. Joyce retired from Greene County after many years of loyal and dedicated service. She was an active member at Cornerstone Baptist Temple in Dayton for...

Billy Smith

Billy Smith

Dec 22, 2016

Billy Smith, 82, of Dayton, passed away December 22, 2016. Billy was born in Fentress County, TN on February 24, 1934 to the late Paul and Alta Smith. Billy was a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of Northridge Freewill Baptist Church and proudly served in the US Army. In his free time he enjoyed making anything he could with...

Linda Marie Hawley

Linda Marie Hawley

Dec 22, 2016

Linda M. (Begley) Hawley, 64, of Centerville, OH died on December 22, 2016 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born to Mary Bonita (Bonnie) and James (Jim) Begley on March 25, 1952, Linda was raised in Akron, OH. She dedicated her working career to serving others and was employed as a special education aide in Centerville City Schools...

Donna Eileen French

Donna Eileen French

Dec 22, 2016

Donna Eileen French, age 68 of Huber Heights, passed away December 22, 2016. She was born April 3, 1948 in Dayton to the late Roscoe and Deloras Smith. Donna is survived by her husband of 22 years, Richard French; son, Kevin Smith; brothers: Bruce Smith and David Smith; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Donna graduated from Northridge High School...

Thomas J Dejournett

Thomas J Dejournett

Dec 21, 2016

DeJournett, Thomas J., age 91 of Beavercreek, passed away December 21, 2016. He was born in Puxico, MO to the late Clarence and Cora DeJournett. After graduating high school, Thomas went on to proudly and honorably serve in the United States Navy during WWII earning the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal. Thomas...

Mona Bush

Mona Bush

Dec 21, 2016

Mona L. (Hochreiter) Bush, 51, of Dayton, passed away on December 21, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on April 13, 1965 in Cincinnati, OH. Mona is survived by her loving mother, Eva Hochreiter; daughter, Mandi Loffer; sons, Chase Clemons, Matthew Clemons, and Zachary Sorrell; grandchildren, Victoria and Tanner Clemons; aunt, Susi Gorischek; lifelong friends, Cindy Nave and...

Jesse E. Sanders

Jesse E. Sanders

Dec 21, 2016

Jesse E. Sanders, 84, of Xenia, passed away on December 21, 2016. He was the son of Jesse "Ray" Sanders and Bernice (Gill) Sanders. He graduated from Spring Valley High School.He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Pearl Jarnagin and Dorothy Thomas; brothers-in-law Harold Thomas and William Chenoweth; and granddaughter, Jody L. Sanders. Surviving siblings are William (Shirley)...

Alice L. Gray

Alice L. Gray

Dec 21, 2016

Alice L. Gray, age 86 of Miamisburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was born September 27, 1930 in McKee, Kentucky, the daughter of the late William and Margaret Lainhart.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Roscoe Gray; son, Don Gray; sister,...

Betty Tackett

Betty Tackett

Dec 21, 2016

Betty Tackett, age 75, of Riverside, passed away Wed., Dec. 21'st, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband William B. Tackett, parents Bill and Maudie Martin, and daughter Vicky Lynn. Betty was a member of The House of Prayer in Beavercreek.She is survived by her 2 sons and 2 daughters: Johnny Tackett (Cindy), William Tackett, Jr., Theresa Rohr (Bill),...

Matthew Thomas Sorah

Matthew Thomas Sorah

Dec 21, 2016

Matthew Thomas Sorah, age 37 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born December 28, 1978 in McAllen, Texas, the son of Richard and Velma Sorah.He is preceded in death by his mother, Velma Sorah.Matthew is survived by his wife, Alanna; daughter, Olivia; son, Ezra; father, Richard Sorah; brother, Paul (Cheryl) Sorah; nieces,...

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