All Obituaries

George Benton Parker, 21, died at Soin Hospital following tragic circumstances at his home in Fairborn, Ohio, on May 15, 2019. Georgie, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was born    CFDMay 29, 1997, in Xenia, Ohio, to George Nelson Parker III and Wendy (Benton) Parker.   Georgie was a kind, sweet child. He loved his family and had almost as many “chosen” family members as actual blood relatives. His Great Aunt Nanci Ventura was very special...

Annie Lynn Kosvanec, age 68, of Fairborn, OH passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Hospice of Blue Ash. Services are pending with Morris Sons Funeral Home 104 West Main Street, Fairborn, Ohio.  Online condolences may be left at Morris-Sons.com.

Allan Warner Routt, age 83, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital.  Allan was an Air Force Veteran.  He proudly served his country with 20 years of service.  He is survived by his beloved wife Betty Routt; his 4 children, Debbie Bachman, Donna (Scott) Hamblin, Mark Routt, Michael Routt and his partner Judy Keller; a nephew, James Routt Jr.; a niece, Jenny Routt; 6 grandchildren, Kristina, Jonathan, Stephanie, Rachael, Mark, and Joseph; and many...

Joyce Barbara Skaggs, of Chesterfield, Missouri, passed in Dayton, Ohio with her daughters at her side on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the age of 75.  Joyce was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and graduated from St Joseph’s Academy.  Over the course of her career, she served as Executive Administrative Assistant to the St. Louis County Executive for more than 30 years.  Joyce then served in the same capacity in Washington D.C. for the Director of Immigration and...

SCHAEFFER, Richard Lee (Dicky) Age 80, passed away peacefully Friday, April 26, 2019 at Echo Valley Residential Center. He was born in Dayton, Ohio. Dicky is survived by his brothers, Donald (Sharon) Schaeffer and Gary (Faye) Schaeffer, numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Florence (DeBarr) Schaeffer; brother, James Schaeffer and sisters, Joan Hartley and Mary Sergent.  Visitation will be held from 11:30 AM...

SORRELL, Rose M., age 88, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers. Rosie was the beloved wife of Elmer for 60 years; loving mother of Pamela M. Sorrell of Boston. Also survived by Tanya, a special friend to the family; brother in-law, Ronald Sorrell & wife, Susan, and sister-in-law, Mary Brown. She was a loving aunt to many nieces & nephews and grand-nieces & nephews. Rosie retired from Ohio Bell after 37 years of service. Memorial Service 6...

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...