Obituaries
Debbie (Thompson) Brush
May 26, 2017
Debbie K. (Brush) Thompson left us unexpectedly May 26, 2017 at the early age of 37. Debbie was preceded in death by her grandmother Joanne Blanton, uncle Keith Blanton, cousin Bobby "Bo" Grigsby, Jr. and second cousin Jimmy Blanton III.Debbie is survived by her husband, Steven Brush; three beautiful children, sons Ian and Gabe Brush and daughter Abby Brush; parents...
Leroy Eugene Schlereth
May 26, 2017
SCHLERETH, Leroy E., age 77 of Dayton, passed away in Corbin, KY on May 26, 2017. Leroy worked as plumber for many years in the Dayton area. He was an avid racing fan and enjoyed watching all types of auto racing. He was a caring and loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who...
Everett Spencer Jackson
May 26, 2017
Everett S. Jackson was born September 20, 1941 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Dorothy J. Jackson and Walter S. Jackson and departed this life to join his Savior on Friday, May 26, 2017. Everett accepted Christ at an early age at Asbury Methodist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. He graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School and attended Howard University...
Albert W. Weidenborner
May 26, 2017
Albert W. Weidenborner, "Dutch", age 60 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born March 14, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Albert and Lois Weidenborner.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Jean Ann Weidenborner; father-in-law, Earl Schlater.Dutch is survived by his wife, Sandy;...
Joseph Lee Fleming
May 26, 2017
Joseph Lee Fleming, age 38 of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born March 30, 1979 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Freddie and Laura Fleming.Joseph is survived by his son, Brendon Lee Fleming; daughter, Calissa Ann Fleming; brothers, Freddie Fleming, Jr., Charles Fleming; as well as numerous nieces and nephews...
Carole Lee Williams
May 26, 2017
Carole Lee Williams, age 70 of Union, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 12, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Hazel Smith.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Smith.Carole is survived by her two sons, Eric Williams (Karli...
Kenneth L. Collins
May 26, 2017
Kenneth L. "Leroy" Collins, age 79 of Jamestown (Shawnee Lake), OH, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 14, 1938 in Troy, Ohio, the son of Harry and Margaret (Brown) Collins. He married Mary Watson on June 9, 1956 in Troy, OH. Leroy retired from Dayton Reliable Tool Company in 1994 after working...
Glenn E. Bielefeld
May 26, 2017
Bielefeld, Glenn E., 50, of Dayton, passed away May 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Gene and Rebecca Ann (Beard) Bielefeld. Glenn was a graduate of Patterson Coop. He was a long time member of Corinth Presbyterian Church and was a long standing employee of Indian Creek Fabricators. Glenn is survived by his wife of...
James L. Kay
May 25, 2017
KAY, James L. 66 of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Thursday, May 25th.He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Kay and Elaine (Scott) Kay.He is survived by his wife Carolyn and daughter Ann (Mike), nieces Michelle and Megan, nephews Jason and Josiah, sister-in-law Sue Povilaika and brother-in-law Jim (Effie) Krug. He leaves behind good friends John, Linda, Mike...
Carol Elaine Purvis
May 25, 2017
Carol Elaine (Burnett) Purvis, age 78, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Grandview Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born February 2, 1939 in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of the late (Aaron) Monroe and Martha (Hanson) Sheetz, who precede her in death.Carol was a 1960 graduate of the Miami Valley School of Nursing and...
Gailene L. Idapence
May 25, 2017
Gailene L. Idapence, 92, of Beavercreek, passed away May 25, 2017. Gailene was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 23, 1925 to the late Gail and Mabelle Lobaugh. Gailene retired from Greene County Children's Services after several years of service. She was a member of Central Christian Church in Kettering for many years. In her free time she enjoyed spending...
Newell John Wert
May 25, 2017
Newell John Wert, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 25, 2017. He was born on October 10, 1926, in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, to Paul R. and Laura I. (née Boyer) Wert, both deceased. He was preceded in death by an older brother, Gerald Paul Wert, a retired Presbyterian minister, Gerald's wife, Ruth Elizabeth Wert (née Lily);...
Pamela K. Sherrill
May 24, 2017
Pamela Kay Sherrill, 10/06/1957 to 05/24/2017. Loved and dearly missed by her husband of 40 years Hubert Sherrill; children: Meranda, Brad, Josh, Andrea; 17 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; mother, Joann Rowland; sisters: Belinda, Debbie, Teresa. Services will be held on June 3rd 1:30 pm Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 5636 Burkhardt Rd, Dayton. June 10th 3:00 pm, A Gathering of Family...
James M. Riggins
May 24, 2017
James M. Riggins (Mickey), 70, of Dayton, passed away May 24, 2017. James was born in Welch, WV on February 7, 1947 to the late Malcolm and Doneva Riggins. Mickey was very humble and touched many lives. He loved fishing, flowers, and cooking. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, Wilburn C. Riggins; and...
James Robert Clark
May 24, 2017
James Robert Clark, age 84, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was born September 9, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed drawing, woodworking, camping, NASCAR and watching westerns. He retired from HVM where he was an electrician and foreman at WPAFB. He also was a member of the masons for...
Michael A. Cox
May 23, 2017
Michael A. Cox, age 33 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was born April 2, 1984 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Vernon and Gwen Cox. Michael is survived by his sister, Danyele Hasty; brother, Matthew Cox; children, Dylan and Dakota Cox; grandparents, Donald and Arbutus Lay, many cousins, aunts, uncles and Camden Cox, who was near...
Rhonda L. Gillespie-Elston
May 23, 2017
Rhonda Lynn Gillespie " Nanna" Born on 4/29/1964Unexpectedly passed on 5/23/2017She was a loving mother of two Children, six grandchildren & two great grandchildren. Whom she Loved with all of her heart. A love that will never end. Rhonda also loved the Lord, Her family & her friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Gillespie and step-father,...
Mary "Doloris" Risner
May 23, 2017
Mary "Doloris" Risner, age 87 of New Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. She was born December 19, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Edward and Nancy Mayabb. Doloris and her husband, Hardin were the founders of Trinity Lighthouse Church where Hardin pastored. Doloris was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed by her family....
Chloe Ann Welsh
May 23, 2017
Chloe Ann Welsh, age 90 of Brookville, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. She was born January 1, 1927 in Ohio to the late Delmer and Vera Craig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Willard Van Gundy, second husband, William Welsh; daughter, Geraldine Ferguson; and siblings, Evelyn Bruggeman and Kathleen Williams. Chloe...
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