Obituaries

Phyllis W. Carrington

Phyllis W. Carrington

Oct 15, 2015

Carrington, Phyllis W., age 86, of Greenville, Ohio, formerly of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away October 15, 2015 at Brethren Retirement Community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Lenna (Wiseman) Woolum of southern Ohio, her brothers, Herman and Donald Woolum, sisters, Georgia Hale and Ruth Woolum all of southern Ohio. She was also preceded by her...

Hattie B. Barnes

Hattie B. Barnes

Oct 14, 2015

Barnes, Hattie B., age 82, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. She was employed by Dayton Public Schools for over 35 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Nep, Jr., and Lillie Mae Harden; husband, Miles Mark Barnes; and siblings, Farris Harden, Shirley (Palmer) Pitts, Eugenia (Rev. E. Jack) Horne. She is survived...

Mary Alice Thompson-Griffith

Mary Alice Thompson-Griffith

Oct 14, 2015

Griffith, Mary Alice, 91, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 14, 2015. The loss of a loved one is always hard, but we are celebrating her life and her arrival in heaven,knowing that Mary is in the ever loving armsof Jesus. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin L. Thompson, and by her...

Ruth V. Lind

Ruth V. Lind

Oct 14, 2015

Ruth V. LindAge 85 of Centerville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 14, 2015. She was born December 24, 1929 in Cosby, Missouri, the daughter of Henry and Clara Bunse. Ruth fondly remembered growing up on the farm in northwestern Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Lind, Jr., who loved golf, gardening, and puns. Ruth created...

Kimberly S. Hensley

Kimberly S. Hensley

Oct 14, 2015

Kimberly S. Hensley, age 55, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 31, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio.She was preceded in death by her father, Mark Sparaco, brother; Marco Sparaco and mother-in-law, Janet Hensley.Kim is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Mark; son, Mark (Angela) Hensley Jr.; grandchild, Evan L....

Barbara Gorman

Barbara Gorman

Oct 13, 2015

Barbara L. Gorman, age 84 of Xenia, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. In Barbara's Christian walk, she always walked by faith and not by sight, but now she is walking by sight with her Savior. She was surrounded by family who witnessed her complete healing of dementia as she took her last breath...

Raymond E. Schamel

Raymond E. Schamel

Oct 13, 2015

Raymond Eugene Schamel, 66, of Harrison Township, passed away October 13, 2015.

Joyce Whiting

Joyce Whiting

Oct 13, 2015

WHITING (Jerry Roberts), Joyce G., age 79, of Dayton, passed away on October 13, 2015. She is survived by her longtime friend, Mike Day; son, Jimmy (Sharon) Whiting; granddaughter, Crystal Whiting; 3 great- grandchildren, and sister-in-law, Doris Roberts. Joyce retired from Standard Register after 34 years of service. Family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 am on Monday, October...

Thelma Rose

Thelma Rose

Oct 13, 2015

Thelma Rose, 85, of Denver, CO, formerly of Kettering, passed away October 13, 2015.She was born June 12, 1930 in Gatliff, Kentucky, the daughter of Evert and Clara (Siler) Dotson. On September 9, 1950, she married Sherman Rose. Thelma worked for Dayton Daily News as a Print/Layout Specialist for 21 years, retiring in 1989. Thelma loved to shop 'til she...

Winsford Sparkman

Winsford Sparkman

Oct 13, 2015

Winsford Sparkman, age 72, of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1942 in Banks, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mable and Jarrett Sparkman; daughter, Linette Browning and brother, Jeffrey Sparkman.Winsford is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Della; daughter, Angela (Mike) Maycock; brothers, Tom (Mary),...

Clayton Raynes

Clayton Raynes

Oct 12, 2015

Clayton D. Raynes, age 95 of Venice, FL, formerly of Dayton, OH passed away on October 12, 2015. He was born March 16, 1920 in Columbus, OH to the late Squire and Edith (Henson) Raynes. In addition to his parents, Clayton was preceded in death by his son, Clayton Richard Raynes; brothers: Milton, Goldie, Steve, Herb, Paul and Jim; and...

Floretta Woods

Floretta Woods

Oct 12, 2015

There is a wideness in God's mercy, like the wideness of the sea, there is kindness in his justice which is more than liberty. There is welcome for the sinner and more grace for the good, there is kindness in his justice, there is healing in his blood.In as much as it has pleased the almighty God to call our...

Luerean Houston

Luerean Houston

Oct 12, 2015

Luerean Houston, 93 years of age, of Dayton, passed away October 12, 2015. She was born in Homer, Louisiana, the daughter of Frank and Irine Nelms. Luerean was a mother of Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ for many years. Mother Houston loved everyone and dedicated her life to God at an early age. Mother Houston always had a...

Susan L. Engelbrecht

Susan L. Engelbrecht

Oct 12, 2015

Susan Lynn Engelbrecht, 68 years old from Miami Township, Ohio has lost her lengthy battle with cancer. Susan passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Monday, October 12, 2015. She was born in Muncie, Indiana to Charles and Gloria (McGregor)Dillie on September 15, 1947. She graduated from Harrison Township High School in 1966. Susan was an avid boater...

Louise Powell

Louise Powell

Oct 12, 2015

Powell, Louise, age 82, of Dayton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 12, 2015. Louise was a longtime member of Brantwood Baptist Church. She was employed by E.F. McDonald/Carlson Marketing Group, where she made many lifelong friends over the course of 16 years. Louise enjoyed many things, but nothing more than her family. Her devotion...

Robyn R. Land

Robyn R. Land

Oct 12, 2015

Robyn R. Land, age 50 of Huber Heights, passed away October 12, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1965 in Dayton to her mother, Kay Ann Reed and father, Richard (Victoria) Land. Robyn was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Albert W. and Ona Maxine Land.She is survived by her parents; sister...

Barbara C.(Cole) Keefer

Barbara C.(Cole) Keefer

Oct 12, 2015

Barbara Cecilia Keefer, age 90, formally of Cleveland, OH, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at The Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, OH. She was born August 22, 1925 in Cleveland, OH, but resided for more than 60 years in Eastlake, OH.She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Cole, mother, Elvira Siegal and sisters, Violet Peacock, Doris Cutlip...

Wanda Pinkston

Wanda Pinkston

Oct 11, 2015

Pinkston, Wanda L., 88, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Hospice House of Dayton. She was born May 10, 1927 in Morgan County, KY, daughter of Ruby and Hazel Elam Smith; and is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Dorleen Simpkins, Helen Hammonds, Jeanetta Brooks, Charlotte Lee Banks, and brothers George, Kelly, and Darryl. Wanda is...

John E. Manker

John E. Manker

Oct 11, 2015

John E. "Jack" Manker passed away at the Dayton VA Hospice on October 11, 2015. Preceded in death by his father Marvin, mother Margaret, sister Judy Wolf, and brother Marvin "Butch". Survived by his wife Sandy, daughter Jacklyn, twin sister Jill Thomas (Nick) and many other family members and friends.Jack was an avid gardener and he had a wonderful sense...

Judith C. Manning

Judith C. Manning

Oct 11, 2015

Judith C. Manning, age 74 of Kettering, passed away on October 11, 2015. Judie was born in Dayton, OH on October 28, 1940 to the late Carl and Amelia Camp.Judie is survived by her sons: Michael (Rachael) Manning and David (Lisa) Manning; daughter, Melissa (David Meece) Myers; grandchildren: Jack and Chloe Myers; brother, Roger (Arlene) Camp; her beloved cat, Savannah;...

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