Obituaries
Diana Lourene Goddard
Jul 3, 2016
On July 3, 2016, Diana Lourene Goddard (nee Liffick) went to be with the Lord. She was a devoted wife to William R. Goddard, loving mother to Lisa L. Crawford, and doting grandmother to Catlin L. Price (Jason), Marisa E. Welz, and Jaden E. Crawford Taningco. She also leaves behind her beloved sisters, Jacquelyn Ohman (John), and Kathi Spitler (Virgil)...
Toni S. Harrison (Nee Gillum)
Jul 2, 2016
Toni S. Harrison (Nee Gillum), age 53, of Fairborn, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was born in Dayton on July 16, 1962 to the late Bobby & Marcia Gillum. Toni was preceded in death by her step-fathers, John V. Adams and Robert "Hawk" Allen. She is survived by loving husband, David Harrison; daughter, Brandi Perkins; grandchildren, Mackenzie,...
Terry Joiner
Jul 2, 2016
Terry Joiner was the third child born to the late Tenia Joiner and Julius Rudolph, on May 31, 1965. Terry "Wimp" departed this life unexpectedly on July 2, 2016, he was 51 years old. Terry "Wimp" was born in Montgomery, Alabama where he spent his childhood, teenage years, until relocation to Dayton, Ohio, where he lived, attended Jefferson High School,...
Kenneth Carter
Jul 2, 2016
Graveside service will be held on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 2 pm at David's Cemetery in Kettering, OH.
Kermit Helmke
Jul 2, 2016
Kermit "Kerm" Helmke, of Miaimisburg, OH, passed away on July 2 at Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville, OH. He was born on a farm south of Tomah, WI on 22 August 1926 to Chris and Arvilla Helmke. He attended Tomah High School, graduating in 1944. Kermit had two successful Air Force careers: one as a Navigator-Bombardier, the second as an Aerospace...
Trimaine Henry
Jul 2, 2016
Trimaine Christopher Lee Henry, age 29, of Cincinnati passed away on July 3, 2016.He was born on July 18, 1986 in Akron, Ohio, to Trimonde Edward Douglass Henry I and Lisa Ramsey (Evege).He attended Xenia City Schools and previously worked in the fast food industry.Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his Paternal Great Grandmother, Mattie C....
Richard L. Benson
Jul 2, 2016
Benson, Richard L.,73, of Xenia, passed away July 2, 2016 at the Dayton V.A. Hospice after a lengthy illness. He was a member at Day Spring Ministries. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Betty, and his beloved aunt Emma Benson. He is survived by his son, Matthew Benson; daughters, Kim Dell, Dianna Alliod, Andrea Benson; and...
Edith Wyatt
Jul 2, 2016
Edith Wyatt (of Fairborn, Ohio), age 75, passed away on July 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by son Kenny Wyatt; lifelong partner George Robertson; sister Louise and brother Chester. Edith is survived by her daughters Ruth (Todd), Christina (Kelly), Mary (Bob), Shelia (Nevin); grandchildren Eric, Ronnie Michael, Dustin, Dylan, Heather, Julie, James, Little Bob, Courtney, Josh, Savannah, Jacie,...
Thomas Carter Jr.
Jul 2, 2016
Thomas H. Carter Jr., age 60 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly after a long illness on July 2, 2016 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born on December 4, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Thomas and Dollie (Melton) Carter. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife and soul-mate Darlene Carter; sisters, Rosella...
Stephan C. Papalios
Jul 2, 2016
Stephan Constantine Papalios passed away unexpectedly on the morning of July 2, 2016. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary T. Papalios and his wife Christina Leigh Papalios. Stephan graduated as a Wayne Warrior in 1988, and participated in football and weight lifting. He is survived by his three children Zachary, Emma, and Adam Papalios, brothers Pete and...
Karen Sue Ryan
Jul 1, 2016
RYAN, Karen (Moom, Na-Na, KK), age 47 of Miamisburg, OH was taken suddenly on July 1st, 2016. She was preceded in death by Mary Katherine Kipfinger (grandmother), Herman Kipfinger (grandfather), Horace Batchfield (Grandfather), Ruthann Kennedy (step-mother), Frances Baldwin (Kayla's granny), Mark Getter (brother-in-law), and Mary Elizabeth Boydston (aunt). She is survived by husband, Ronald Ryan; children, Kayla and Michael Madsen,...
Delilah Bailey
Jul 1, 2016
Delilah Mae Bailey, age 66 of Vandalia, passed away on July 1, 2016 in Dayton. She was born on December 23, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to Wise and Esther (Vititoe) Alsept. She was preceded in death by her father, Wise Alsept. Delilah is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Richard; daughter, Katheryn Bailey; son, Richard Bailey Jr.(Shanna Stoll);...
Gary B. Schaaf
Jul 1, 2016
Gary B. Schaaf, age 63, passed July 1, 2016. In loving memory of Gary who was born July 10, 1953 and passed on July 1, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard P. Schaaf; mother, Sophia Schaaf; sister, Geraldine Brest; brother, Richard L. Schaaf.He is survived by his sister, Colleen and husband, Michael; nephew, Richard M. Schaaf;...
Arthur Taylor
Jul 1, 2016
Arthur J. Taylor Jr., age 86, a lifelong resident of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on July 1, 2016. Art is survived by his daughters, Peggy and Cheryl (Jim); grandchildren, David (Lisa), Tracy (Randy) and Taylor; and great-grandchildren, Morgan, Isaac and Heidi. He retired from Reichard Buick (formerly Shannon Buick) in 2003 after 37 years as a new car salesman. Previous...
Newell John Wert, Jr.
Jul 1, 2016
Newell John Wert, Jr., age 64 of Lebanon passed away on July 1, 2016. He was born in Providence, RI to Newell J. Wert and Leona M. King. He graduated from Colonel White High School in 1970. Newell was a freelance photographer and musician for many years while living in Chicago. He was preceded in death by sister, Libbie L....
Charles Parsley
Jun 30, 2016
Charles Ersel Parsley, age 80 of Beavercreek, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was born December 26, 1935 in Kermit, West Virginia the son of Herbert and Flora Parsley. Charles enjoyed going to church and bible study at Central Avenue Church of Christ in Fairborn, and spending time with his grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his...
James H Fletcher
Jun 30, 2016
Fletcher, James H, of Miamisburg passed away June 30, 2016. He was born in Kentucky to the late Ada Mae and James H. Fletcher. James retired from Deniston Oldsmobile in 1991 after 35 years as a mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and traveling in his free time. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his daughter,...
Tammy Sparks
Jun 30, 2016
Tammy Sparks, age 54, of Washington Township, passed away June 30, 2016 at her residence.She was born September 4, 1961 in Middlesboro, KY the daughter of Robert and Jerri (Davis) Sparks. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Ernestine Sparks; grandmother, Thelma Davis; grandfather, Clarence Davis and aunt, Carol Sparks.Tammy is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Sparks, parents, Robert...
Geneva Morton
Jun 30, 2016
Geneva Morton, 88, passed away June 30, 2016. A graveside service will be held at Valley View Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 1pm.
Dana Ann Toops-Duncan
Jun 29, 2016
Dana Ann Toops-Duncan, age 41 of New Lebanon passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2016. She was born in New York to Doug Duncan and Kathi Savastano. Dana enjoyed listening to music, cooking, and her work as an insurance broker. Above all, she loved to make those around her laugh and took great joy in the happiness of those she...
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