Obituaries

Betty Jo Spurlock

Betty Jo Spurlock

Sep 9, 2015

Betty Jo Spurlock, born 2/17/1947 joined her parents; sister; and two brothers in heaven on 9/9/2015. Survived by her husband, Wiley Spurlock of 44 years; six children, Robert, Cheryl, Wynona, William, Doug and Lawrence; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; four sisters; and one brother. She was an inspiration to all, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She had a great sense of...

Alyssa M. Pittman

Alyssa M. Pittman

Sep 8, 2015

Our beloved Alyssa Marie Shannon Pittman of Dayton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. She was a young mother of two adorable children. Alyssa was born in Dayton, Ohio at St. Elizabeth Hospital, November 29, 1989 as a fraternal twin to Ashley Pittman. Alyssa grew up in and attended school in Huber Heights, Ohio. Joining drama club,...

Lowell Bradley Martin

Lowell Bradley Martin

Sep 8, 2015

Martin, Lowell Bradley, born August 26, 1942, died September 8, 2015 at age 73. He was beautiful, kind and loving. He is survived by his wife of 45 years , Marjorie Martin of New Carlisle, Ohio; his 2 sons, Andrew Lowell Martin of Covington, Ohio, Eric Brian Martin of Bear, Delaware; Andrew's wife Rebecca Benson-Martin, and their children, Jamie Michelle,...

George Conwell

George Conwell

Sep 8, 2015

George D. "Don" Conwell, age 78 of Centerville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 8, 2015. He was born December 5, 1936 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Phillip and Marigold Conwell. Don is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Wilma Conwell; children: Corinne Conwell Galassi, George D. "Don" (Nancy) Conwell, Jr.,...

Ralph N Bryant

Ralph N Bryant

Sep 7, 2015

Ralph N. Bryant, age 74, of Beattyville and formerly of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2015. Ralph was a previous owner of Springboro Shooters Supply. He also worked at Apex Machine & Tool for many years until he retired. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Lemuel & Elsie Bryant; brother, Donald...

Kelly Marie Brewer

Kelly Marie Brewer

Sep 7, 2015

Kelly Marie (Gau) Brewer, 46, of Springboro, OH, passed away September 7, 2015. She was born on July 31, 1969. She is survived by her loving husband, Greg Brewer; daughters, Emily (Chris) Martin, Jamie Corde; grandchildren, Weston, Alyssa, Abigail; brother, Mark (Traci) Gau; father, Charles Gau; nephew, Christopher; and several special friends.She is preceded in death by her mother, Karen...

Dennis Keith Grizzell

Dennis Keith Grizzell

Sep 6, 2015

Dennis Keith Grizzell, age 65, passed away on September 6, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born to William and Alma Jean on September 1, 1950 in Campbell County, Kentucky. Dennis is survived by his son Willy Grizzell; Mother Alma Jean Grizzell; sister Pamela Harrington; brother Thomas (Debbie) Grizzell and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family. He was preceded in...

Dolores Jean Bixler-Carr-Coyle

Dolores Jean Bixler-Carr-Coyle

Sep 6, 2015

Dolores Jean Bixler-Carr-Coyle "Dolly", age 80, of Fairborn, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015. She was born April 11, 1935 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Frank and Marian Bixler .In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James; second husband, Lloyd; brother, Donald Bixler and sister, Lois Ralff.Dolores is survived by...

Linus J Van Oss, Jr.

Linus J Van Oss, Jr.

Sep 6, 2015

Van Oss, Linus J., Jr, age 87, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, where he was a Sgt and Tank Commander. Linus was retired from Butler Asphalt after several years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 yrs Norma. Survived by 2 step children,...

Bruce W. Ross

Bruce W. Ross

Sep 6, 2015

Bruce W. Ross, 59, of Dayton, passed away September 6, 2015. He was born in Pasadena, California on May 15, 1956. Bruce was a member of the Dayton Moose Lodge 73 in Beavercreek. Bruce is survived by his wife of 34 years, Deborah Ross; daughter, Heather Anderson; brother, Dean Ross; and sister, Janice Ross. Bruce was preceded in death by...

William Howard

William Howard

Sep 6, 2015

William R. Howard "Bill", age 76 of West Carrollton, passed away September 6, 2015. He was born September 8, 1938 in Jackson, KY to the late Hall and Lillian Howard. Bill is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lucy Howard; children: William (Belinda) Howard, Eric (Jennifer) Howard, Laura (Mike Buie) Howard and Heather (Alan) Miller; and grandchildren: Bryce Stines...

Ray Oravetz

Ray Oravetz

Sep 5, 2015

Ray A Oravetz, 98, WWII Marine, Saved by the Grace of God through Jesus Christ, of Cedarville, OH, passed away at home on Saturday, September 5, 2015. A memorial service will be held at Grace Baptist Church, Cedarville, OH, on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 11:00am with Pastors Trent Rogers and Bill Moser officiating. Ray was born in his family...

Tonya Woodall

Tonya Woodall

Sep 5, 2015

Tonya L. Woodall, age 45 of Dayton, passed away September 5, 2015. She was born April 2, 1970 in Chula Vista, CA.Tonya is survived by her husband, Bill Beaty; children: Deanna Woodall, Eric Woodall, Tyler Beckman, Eli Beaty and Brandy Grubb; grandchildren: Addisyn Woodall, Kaitlyn Beaty, Shawn Beaty, Sierra Grubb, Cheyenne Grubb and Jasmin Butler; mother, Diana; brothers: Roland Solis...

Shirley E. Davidson

Shirley E. Davidson

Sep 5, 2015

Shirley E. Davidson, age 78, of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born August 27, 1937 in Sturgis, Michigan. She retired from Fairborn City Schools. Shirley was a member of the Dayton Northeast congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Mary Wadsworth; husband, Ralph J. Davidson;...

Donald A. Clem

Donald A. Clem

Sep 4, 2015

Donald A. ClemPassed away September 4, 2015.He is preceded in death by his mother Frances Bradley Clem, July 20, 2008, and father Hubert Allen Clem June 7, 2006. Survived by his sister Francine A. (Stephen E.) Roberts of Troy, Ohio, niece Melissa (John) Goonan and their children Breanna and John Jr. of Cambridge, Ohio, sister Kelley (Joshua) Turner, nieces Lauren...

Kathryn Kosik

Kathryn Kosik

Sep 4, 2015

Kathryn M. Kosik (Hasen, Blair) passed away peacefully in Xenia on September 4, 2015 at the age of 94. She was born on April 10, 1921 to Ernest and Ida Blair in Toledo, Ohio and was preceded in death by her husbands, Russel Hasen and Julius Kosik. She is survived by her seven children: Herb (Janean) Hasen of Reading, Michigan,...

Mary M. Wells

Mary M. Wells

Sep 4, 2015

Mary M. Wells (Boltz) passed suddenly on Sept. 2, 2015. Born Sept. 14, 1946, she was a lifelong resident of Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Pauline Boltz and her brother, Carl Boltz.Mary is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dean Wells; her brother, Joe, Xenia; sisters Bonnie Becker-Jones (husband, Clive), Pinehurst NC,...

Floyd Holmes, Sr.

Floyd Holmes, Sr.

Sep 4, 2015

Floyd Holmes Sr. of Dayton, Oh departed from this life on Friday, September 4, 2015 at his home. Floyd was born to Flora and Reginald Holmes Sr., in New York, New York on December 30, 1955. He was educated in the New York Public School System, where he graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School. After which, he attended Baruch College...

Marc Roudebush

Marc Roudebush

Sep 4, 2015

Marc Roudebush 59, Beavercreek, OH. Marc was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Edna Roudebush and his brother, Glenn. He is survived by his siblings, Debi Kostic, Glenda (Bob) Singletary, Donna (Mick) Netherton, Don (Nancy) Roudebush, Rita Pendleton, Sheila (Frank) Lyons, Darla (Rob) Swartzel, and Anita Newport (Vince Stringer) and numerous nieces and nephews. Marc was a veteran...

Rodney E. Grimes

Rodney E. Grimes

Sep 3, 2015

Grimes, Rodney E., age 70 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy E. and Ella Mae Grimes; and his longtime companion, Joyce Kretzer. He is survived by his children, Joseph D. (Deanna) Grimes and Michelle (Troy) Hickman; his grandchildren, Alex and Dominic Grimes and Olivia Hickman; and Joyce's daughters;...

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