Obituaries

Ada Crawford

Ada Crawford

Nov 23, 2015

CRAWFORD, Ada, age 93, of Dayton, passed away on November 23, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William F. Crawford, as well as 3 brothers and 1 sister. Ada is survived by her daughter, Connie (Woody) Collins; grandchildren, Robin (Doolin) Jenkins and Kevin S. Doolin; great grandchildren, Michael Doolin, Emily Jenkins, and William Jenkins;...

Shirley L. Sparks

Shirley L. Sparks

Nov 23, 2015

Shirley Lou Sparks, age 76, of Dayton, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015. She was born March 5, 1939 in Midway, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas S. Sparks and parents, Thurman and Zella Mays. Shirley is survived by her five daughters, Theresa L. Sparks, Lisa Y. (Jesse) Bridges, Shelia A. Collins, Tonya M. (Carl) Leach...

Grayson Rudy

Grayson Rudy

Nov 23, 2015

Grayson E. Rudy, 79 of Centerville, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on Monday November 23. Grayson was born in Troy, Ohio on January 13, 1936 to Harry and Emma Showalter Rudy (Deceased). Grayson was a Graduate of Fairborn High School class of 1954. Grayson worked for NCR for 19 years, Frigidaire, and retired from RTA in 2000 after 19...

Susan Lee Free

Susan Lee Free

Nov 22, 2015

Free, Susan Lee, age 48, of Brookville, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015. A former sales manager at Auto Zone on Brandt Pike, where she enjoyed all of her close friends and loved her customers. Susan was bright, strong, and "tiger friendly". Susan was a free spirit who loved to ride motorcycles with her husband. She is survived by her...

Charles M. Smith Jr.

Charles M. Smith Jr.

Nov 22, 2015

Charles M. Smith Jr., passed away November 22, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 1, 1934. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Jo Studebaker Smith; 2 daughters, Vivian Williams, Crawfordville, Florida, and Mary Avrett (Jim), Dover New Hampshire; a sister, Janet Morris (Myrl), Wilmington; a brother, John Smith, Wilmington;...

Bonnie Henry

Bonnie Henry

Nov 22, 2015

HENRY, Bonnie Joyce, age 78 of Miamisburg departed this earth on Sunday November 22, 2015. She was born in Kentucky to the late Bevely and Edna Walters. She devoted her life to her family, especially her son Nicky, and her church, First Church of God. She retired from Kettering Medical Center after more than 30 years of loyal service. Bonnie...

Dorothy A. Kessler

Dorothy A. Kessler

Nov 22, 2015

Dorothy A. Kessler, age 93, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015. She is survived by her sons, Mark D. Kessler and Robert Pummill; grandchildren, Madeline, Courtney, Lindsey and Joshua; and sister, Jacqueline.The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 5-7pm at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). In lieu...

Virginia "Phyillis" Ward

Virginia "Phyillis" Ward

Nov 21, 2015

Virginia "Phyllis" C. Ward, age 76, of Dayton, went to sleep in the Lord's arms November 21, 2015. Virginia was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 8, 1939 to Charles and Janet Thompson. Virginia retired in 1994 from the City of Dayton after more than 25 years of service. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping, planting flowers and spending...

Amariana Dawn Higgins

Amariana Dawn Higgins

Nov 21, 2015

Higgins, Amariana Dawn, "Amari", infant daughter of Holly Adkins and Lamar Higgins, was born into God's hands on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Amari was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Jason and Jon. She is survived by 3 brothers, Kamen, Trevor, Xavier; 2 sisters, Tessa, Shayanna; grandmothers, Sandra and Wanda; grandfather, Bruce; 5 Aunts, Tiffany, Alex, Andy, Veronica, and Alicia;...

Gladys Mcdonald

Gladys Mcdonald

Nov 21, 2015

MCDONALD, Gladys M., age 84, of West Carrollton, passed away on November 21, 2015. She is preceded in death by 3 sisters, 2 brothers, and her husband, George E. McDonald, Sr. Gladys is survived by her children, George (Letha) McDonald, Jr. and Amber McDonald; grandchildren, Andrea, Aundrea, and Christopher McDonald, and Jennifer; great grandchildren, Aden and Sophia. Family will receive...

Richard W. Snelling

Richard W. Snelling

Nov 21, 2015

Richard W. Snelling, age 83, of Huber Heights, passed away November 21, 2015. Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and he retired from the government after 30 years of service. He is survived by wife of 44 years, Kathleen Snelling, daughters, Angela (Charles) Dozier, Deborah Palm, Cheryl (Mike) Kelber, Lori Galbraith, Lisa Wetteland; grandchildren, Justin,...

Rebecca Sue Osgood

Rebecca Sue Osgood

Nov 21, 2015

Rebecca Sue Osgood, age 59 of Moraine, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2015. She was born in Xenia to Jack and Bernice Lowe. She was a skilled seamstress and a loving homemaker. She enjoyed crafts and DIY projects, decorating, shopping, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend....

Norma E. Huff

Norma E. Huff

Nov 20, 2015

Norma E. (Marshall) Huff, 83, returned to her heavenly home on November 20, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Her devotion and firm belief in the Lord supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.Norma was born in Cedarville, Ohio, on May 7, 1932, to the late Murray and Fleta (Bratton) Marshall. Norma was...

Thomas B. Mcgurk

Thomas B. Mcgurk

Nov 20, 2015

Thomas B. McGurk, age 75, of Springboro, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2015. Tom was anโ€”Army veteran, peace advocate, spiritual leader, friend, and most of all, an amazing family man. While his body is no longer with us, his soul will walk along beside us during our remaining journey through life. Tom is survived by...

Victor J. Brinkman

Victor J. Brinkman

Nov 20, 2015

Victor Joseph Brinkman passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2015. Vic was born on April 1, 1970. He is survived by his daughter Olivia, who was the love of his life; son Justin; stepson Jeffery (Candace and Madison) Bowman; Patsy Toomey; parents Lillian Carol and Richard Brinkman; sister Angela; niece Victoria and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Vic considered...

Linda S. Fisher

Linda S. Fisher

Nov 20, 2015

Linda S. Fisher, age 70 of Union, passed away November 20, 2015. She was born July 13, 1945 in Dayton to the late Robert D. and Mary L. (Kidder) Fisher. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond Fisher and Bobby Fisher; sisters, Thelma Baughman and Betty Fisher.She is survived by her brother, Billy...

Helen Christine Williams

Helen Christine Williams

Nov 20, 2015

Helen Christine Williams, age 69, passed away in Dayton, Ohio on November 20, 2015. She was born to Christopher and Pauline Stacy in Hazard, Kentucky on June 10, 1946. Christine was a great mother and loved her grandkids. She liked to scrapbook, quilt, and crafting. Christine is survived by her three children Angi Lambdin, Ron (Dina) Williams, Barbie (Todd) Turner;...

Gracie D. Mckenzie

Gracie D. Mckenzie

Nov 19, 2015

Gracie D. McKenzie, age 22 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2015. She was born January 27, 1993 in Dayton to her parents, Scot and Robin McKenzie. Gracie was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John Orbas, Jr. and great grandparents, Houston and Sabra Wilson of Moorehead, KY.She is survived by her parents; sisters, Sidney and Chelsey;...

Scott Michael Smith

Scott Michael Smith

Nov 18, 2015

Scott Michael Smith, age 39 of Kettering, passed away November 18, 2015. A graveside service will held on Wednesday, Nov 25 at 1:30pm at Calvary Cemetery.

Douglas Anthony Sanders

Douglas Anthony Sanders

Nov 18, 2015

Doug Sanders, age 54 of Dayton, passed away November 18, 2015. He was born January 15, 1961 in Dayton to the late Robert Sanders and Mildred Sanders.Doug is survived by his son, Anthony Sanders; daughter, Jennifer Thompson; brothers: Rob (Pat) Sanders and Mike Sanders; step-mother, Shirley Sanders; several nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on...

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