Obituaries
Rebecca A Leckrone
Oct 25, 2016
Rebecca A Leckrone, age 73, of Miamisburg, passed away October 25, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born August 21, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Fred and Helen (McConnaughey) Reese. She is preceded in death by her father, Fred Reese; husband, Lester Leckrone and sister Saundra Preston.Rebecca retired from the Springboro City Schools, loved playing Bingo and...
Nettie Mae Johnson
Oct 25, 2016
Johnson, Nettie Mae, 88, of Dayton, passed away October 25, 2016. Nettie was born November 18, 1927 in Woodbine, KY to the late Richard Hale and Minnie Belle (Herren) Martin. Nettie married the love of her life, Winford Guy Johnson on December 13, 1947. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and care giver. Nettie was preceded in death...
Charles E. Bell, Sr.
Oct 24, 2016
Charles E. "Fuzzy" Bell, Sr., age 68 of Dayton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 24, 2016. He was born July 20, 1948 in LaGrange, GA to his late parents, Mack Ogletree and Leatha Cross. He is survived by his daughters, Terry McCleskey, Carol Bell and Debra Bell; son Charles Bell, Jr.; grandchildren, Marquita McCleskey, LaTasha McCleskey, Gayland...
Robert A. Bailey
Oct 24, 2016
Robert A. Bailey, 50, of West Milton, passed away October 24, 2016. Robert was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 11, 1966 to Robert and Judy Bailey. Robert was employed at Clopay. In his free time, he enjoyed cars, motorcycles, music and spending time with his family. Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Ann. He is survived...
Shirley A. Lynn
Oct 24, 2016
Shirley Ann Lynn, age 66 of New Carlisle, passed away October 24, 2016. She was born November 14, 1949 in Oklahoma City, OK to the late Robert and Audrey Pearman. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Richard Lee Pearman, David Ray Pearman and John Edward Pearman.Shirley is survived by her husband of 43...
David L. Vonderheide
Oct 24, 2016
David L. Vonderheide, age 51 of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 at Brighton Gardens of Washington Twp. He was born April 23, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio, and is the son of Ronald G. and Rita J. Vonderheide.Dave was an Eagle Scout, 1983 graduate of Carroll H.S. and an 1988 graduate of Wright State University. Dave enjoyed rescuing, caring...
Rodney Anne Anderson
Oct 24, 2016
Rodney Anne Anderson, age 79 of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born December 18, 1936 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, the daughter of Rodney and Wilma Crowe.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Anthony Anderson.Rodney Anne is survived by her brother, Thomas Crowe; two sons, Christopher (Kayle) Anderson, Steven...
Louise Rogers
Oct 24, 2016
Louise Rogers, age 90 of West Carrollton passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 24, 2016. She was born in Nicholasville, KY on August 7, 1926 to Robert Hager and Grace Marie Hager (nee Davis), who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Fred Rogers, Jr.; brother,...
Betty Sue Wiley
Oct 23, 2016
Betty Sue Wiley, age 83 of Dayton, OH passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born January 1, 1933 in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Dewey and Elizabeth Reams.In her younger years, Betty was a J.C. Penny catalogue model and worked as a secretary for many agencies. She was very fashionable and loved to decorate....
Richard Blair Conway
Oct 23, 2016
Conway, Richard "Dick" Blair, age 87, of Dayton, passed away October 23, 2016 at Dayton V.A. Hospice. He was born January 30, 1929 at the beginning of the Great Depression in Covington, Ohio the son of Lawson and Lillian (Perry) Conway. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Jean and daughter Kimberly Conway. Dick attended school in Clayton,...
Mildred Mang
Oct 23, 2016
Mildred "Nadine" MangNadine was born on December 12, 1928 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late James Monroe and Eva Irene Worley. In addition to her parents, Nadine was preceded in death by her siblings: Howard King, Ned King, and Ivadine King. She is survived by her siblings Joyce Hamm of Seymour, Indiana and Norman Blowers from Russelville, Tennessee. Nadine's loving...
Raymond Gay
Oct 23, 2016
Raymond Gay, age 86, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Village at the Greene in Beavercreek. He was born June 20, 1930 in Chavies, KY.He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Lizzie Gay; wife, Marie (Adkins) Gay; daughters, Sandra Manker and Cathy Reeder; son-in-law, John Manker; step son-in-law, Squire Marcum Jr.; siblings, Daily Gay,...
Mary L. Stephens
Oct 23, 2016
Stephens, Mary L. 80 went to Glory on October 23, 2016 at Maria Joseph. Preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, brother, granddaughter and husband, Ivory J. Stephens Sr. Born in Minden, LA and graduated from Webster High School and attended Grambling University in Louisiana. She worked at DDN until the time of her stroke in 2014. She leaves...
John Patrick Leach
Oct 23, 2016
John Patrick Leach "Pat" age 80 of Dayton, passed away October 23, 2016. He was born May 22, 1936 in West Liberty, KY to the late John D. and Beulah Leach. In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his daughter, Ginny Duckro; granddaughter, Audrey Rene Gwin; and 4 sisters.Pat is survived his wife of 57 years,...
Joseph Wayne Shepherd
Oct 22, 2016
Joseph Wayne Shepherd, "Joey", age 20 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. He was born May 31, 1996 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Darrell Shepherd and Stephanie Lara.He is preceded in death by his mother, Stephanie Lara; sister, Sabrina Shepherd; Grandfather, "Dad", Ronnie Shepherd; great-grandfather, Solomon Shepherd.Joey is survived by his father, Darrell (Jessica) Shepherd; grandmother, "Mom",...
Harold G. Debolt Jr.
Oct 22, 2016
Harold G. Debolt Jr., age 90, went to be with our Lord on Saturday the 22nd of October. He was born on August 20, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Catherine; son Harold G. Debolt III; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. He was retired from the United States Navy with 20 years...
John F. Burkholder
Oct 22, 2016
John F. Burkholder, age 78, of Beavercreek, formerly of Hanover, OH, passed away on 22 October 2016. He was born on 25 August 1938 to the late John and Margaret (Tucker) Burkholder in Frazeysburg, OH. He was a 1956 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School. John retired as a Lt. Colonel from the Ohio Army National Guard. John will be forever...
James M. Atkins
Oct 21, 2016
James M. Atkins, "Jim", age 55 of Dayton, reunited with his wife, Sharon L. Atkins on October 21, 2016. He was born July 30, 1961 in Dayton to the late Gordon R. and Mildred M. (Best) Atkins. He is survived by his daughters, Christina (Marco) Salas, Katherine Atkins and Tara Atkins; granddaughter, Serenity Salas; brother, Michael W. Atkins; nieces and...
Phyllis L. Deatherage
Oct 21, 2016
Phyllis Louise Deatherage, 83, of Troy Ohio, died peacefully in her home on October 21, 2016. Phyllis was born July 27, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, to parents James and Anna Marie (Grooms) Yount. She had three siblings, Danny, Betty, and Donna.On October 26, 1949, Phyllis married her childhood sweetheart, Howard Wesley Deatherage. Together, they raised four children and were happily...
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