All Obituaries

GIBSON, Frances (Dot) E. of Tipp City, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, West Virginia & Fairborn, passed peacefully April 20th, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil (Tob) Gibson in 1983; son, James Garrett in 2009 and daughter Pamela Sue in 2019. She is survived by her cousins, Nancy (Looney) Terry Sullivan of Hillsboro OH., Debbie (Looney) Steve Martin of California, nephew, Garry and Marsha and their daughter Kate Lanham of Olmstead Falls,...

GENTRY, Robert Rex, age 91 of Dayton OH., passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. Preceded in death by his wife Jo Ann in 2011.  Robert is survived by his son, Mark Gentry.  Decorated Veteran of World War II. Private services at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements in care of Morris Sons Funeral Home Kettering. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Riding Centre in Yellow Springs, OH.  Online condolences...

DAVIS, Nancy Jean, age 75 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth R. Davis Nov. 23, 2018; mother: Belva Tate Runion, father: Earl Runion, 2 brothers and a sister. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law: Michael & Tamara Davis; grandsons: Zachary & Joshua Davis. Family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 pm, Thursday, April 11 at Morris Sons Funeral Home, 104 W. Main St., Fairborn. A graveside service...

Whited, Jr., Marvin Leo “Butch” age 51 of Dayton, died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Sycamore Hospital.  He is preceded in death by his father: Marvin Whited, Sr., grandparents: Richard & Shirley Miller; and Uncle Rick Miller.  He is survived by his mother: Sylvia Miller Mallard, daughter Chelsea Whited and her 3 children; son Josh Whited and his 2 children and one on the way; sister: Tracy Miller, Aunt Bev (Roger) Campbell; loving aunt: Evelyn Miller aka...

 Dr. Roger Glen Boyd, a resident of Fairborn, OH for 65 years passed away on March 25, 2019   in Dublin, OH at the age of 92. He was born September 28, 1926 in Quaker City, OH to John Boyd & Audrey Tillett Boyd. After graduating from Cambridge High School, Roger served in the 17th Infantry of the US Army Pacific Theatre in WWII (Okinawa & Korea).  In 1952, Boyd received his doctorate from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. While visiting, future...

Bitter, Phyllis J. (Swallow) age 93 of Kettering, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at Oak Creek Terrace Nursing Home after a short illness.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Harry C. (1996); parents: Lynas & Nora (Sharrit) Swallow; infant daughter: Diane Jean (1958) and a dear son, David (1980) and a special cousin, Nancy May (1990).  She is survived by a dear son and daughter-in-law: Michael & Dawn Bitter of Beavercreek; 2 very special grandchildren:...

Nancy Jane Petri, age 77, of Kettering, OH., passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Milton Petri; son, Brian (Eileen) Petri; and two grandchildren, Bridget and Allie.  Nancy was a member of Keystone Baptist Church.  She enjoyed Bowling, gardening, and loved flowers.  Her two granddaughters brought her such joy! Nancy had a great love for all animals.  The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM on...

Hickey, Therese Marie , age 91, a life-long resident of the Dayton area, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2019. Born to John and Estelle Kelble in 1927, Therese was a graduate of Julienne High School (1945) and of the University of Dayton (1949).   She was employed for many years at the former St. Elizabeth Medical Center in the Nursing Staffing Office. Therese also enjoyed volunteering for the Victoria Theatre Association and Kettering Hospital.  She was a resident and...

Murlene White, age 91 of Dayton, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home.  She is preceded in death by her parents: Harlin & Ethel (Judd) Vonallmen, and husband: Francis P., July 5, 2011.  She is survived by one daughter & son-in-law: Mary Sue & Steve Probert; 2 grandchildren: Terri Probert and Chad (Bethany) Probert; 2 great-grandchildren: Alexander “Xander” Probert and Tatum Probert.   Murlene worked many years at Plasco, at...

LUST, Phillip J., age 92, passed away March 13, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. Phil was born in 1926 in Dayton OH. to the late Phillip B. and Kathryn (Hahn) Lust.  He is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Janet. Phil and Janet were blessed with two children, Kathryn Lou (Wayne) Kattner and son, Gregory W. (Sonya) Lust.  Both couples reside in Texas.  Phil is a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School class of 1947. He attended University of Dayton for two years. ...