All Obituaries

Peebles, David Kenneth, age 55, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020.  He is a graduate of Beavercreek High School.  He worked at Supply One for 25 years and was currently employed by Wenco Construction. He is survived by his wife, Deann C. Shearer-Peebles of West Carrollton; and mother, JoAnn Peebles of Beavercreek.  David was a beloved nephew of Norma J. McCloskey of Kettering and leaves behind many loving friends and family. He was preceded in death by his Father,...

Leon "Dan" Smith, 82, born in June of 1938 in Titusville, PA, graduated from Titusville High School in 1956, formerly from Chardon, OH, passed away peacefully at home November 22, 2020 of pancreatic cancer. Married 62 years to Katherine Masiker, he leaves behind children, Robin Stobbs, Lorraine Dolsen, Glenn Smith, and Cheryl Kelly; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and his brother, Clark Smith. He was predeceased by his mother, Lois Eastman Smith; father,...

Tonyia Kay Hammond, age 63, passed away at her home in Fairborn Ohio on November, 17,  2020 due to complications from COPD. She was born in December of 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Hershel and Emma (Meece) Lykins. She spent the first decades of her life in Somerset, Kentucky where she met and married Dallas Hammond (dec. May 2014). Tonyia is survived by her older sister, Lyla Lykins and husband Allen Molnar (Fairborn); her younger sister, Monna and husband Roger Hoffman...

Barbara Elyea age 62 of Kettering, Ohio, daughter of John Clifford Clouse and Opal Marie (Spicer) Clouse, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at The Oaks of Kettering. She is survived by her sons, Thomas (Bethany) and Brandon Elyea, grandchildren, Zahne Long, Oliver Elyea, Evan Elyea, Cheyenne Elyea, and Connor Elyea, her sister Brenda (Timothy) Walker, as well as many other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, John & Opal Clouse and her sister,...

Earl "Bud" W. Miller Jr., age 97, of Dayton, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Miller and daughter, Ellen "Janey" Allison.  Earl is survived by two sons, Timothy (Cindy), Mark (Rosemary); daughter, Linda Pertile; son in-law, Jerry Allison; grandchildren, Shawn, Aaron, Hannah, Todd, Holly, Chad and Natasha; 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and...

George Edward King, age 97 of Kettering, Ohio, passed away November 6, 2020.  George was born in Portsmouth, OH. to the late George and Ruby (Pelfrey) King. He is survived by his loving caregiver, Philomene Messina. George was a a World War II Army Veteran.  Graveside Service 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements in care of MORRIS SONS FUNERAL HOME - Kettering, Ohio.  

Martin, Allen Gary, Age 77, of Apollo Beach, Florida, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, following open heart surgery. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Mary P and Russell C Martin, his parents who preceded him in death. Allen is survived by his wife of 55 years, Karen; brother Russell Martin, Jr., children, Barney Boyle, Kimberly Martin and Holly Bailey; grandchildren Kelly Patrick, Luke Shirk and Tiffany Shirk. Allen was a previous Ohio resident and a 1961 graduate of Fairborn High...

Deisy Espino Obituary: On, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, Deisy Espino, loving mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully in her sleep. Deisy was born on Friday, Mar. 19, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois to Rosalio Espino and Guadalupe Espino. She was the mother of Madison Nicole Rogers, Maya Naomi Rogers, and Mariah Navae Rogers, whom she loved deeply. She attended Belmont High School, receiving her diploma in 2012. She is survived by her father, Rosalio Espino of Michoacán,...

WINKELMAN, Joyce Hunt, longtime resident of Beavercreek Twp, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. She was born in Maysville, Kentucky to the late Ollie and Alice (Boggess) Swarts. Joyce was a faithful and supportive mother. She was gifted with great strength, fairness, and a generous heart. She always enjoyed a competitive card game with family and friends, and gardening. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Hunt, Sr.; second husband, George...

NYE, Marcella Mae “Sis”, age 88, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was born in Hamden, Ohio to the late Albert and Margaret (Click) Donahue. Sis was a longtime resident of Fairborn. She will be celebrated for her generous heart and giving nature. She cherished taking care of her family and also lending a helping hand to anyone in need. Sis enjoyed painting and appreciated the natural gifts of gardening and flowers. Through the years, she received several...