Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Christine Marras
Jan 7, 2019
MARRAS, Christine “Tina”, age 94 of Centerville, formerly of Kettering. Passed away on January 7, 2019 at Sunrise of Rochester Hills, MI. Tina was a true angel who is now in Heaven. She devoted her life to her husband and family. Tina was a sweet, kind and giving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was truly loving to everyone. She...
Campbell "Butch" Helm Compton, Jr.
Jan 7, 2019
COMPTON, Campbell Helm “Butch”, Jr., age 64, of Dayton, passed away on January 7, 2019. Butch was born to Campbell H. Compton, Sr. & Amy Ruth (Johns) on January 23, 1953 in Lafayette, LA. Butch joined the Air Force at the age of 19, just missing the Vietnam era, but was later deployed during Desert Storm. He retired from the...
Elizabeth "Liz" Lynn
Jan 5, 2019
LYNN, Elizabeth “Liz” M., age 89, of Kettering, formerly of Beavercreek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 5, 2019. She was born April 21, 1929 in Paducah, KY. Liz was a vibrant, kind and caring friend to all. Her joy was sharing her faith and embracing everyone she met. She was a member of...
Harry Thomas "Tom" Cowman
Jan 4, 2019
COWMAN, Harry Thomas (Tom), age 78, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at Boca Raton Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Gertrude and Harold Cowman; twin brother, Harold (Dick) Cowman. Tom is survived by his love and wife of 51 years, Kathie Circle Cowman; brothers, Donald Cowman of DeBary, FL,...
Jewel Garrett
Jan 3, 2019
GARRETT, Jewel, age 94, of Bellbrook, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Jewel was born on April 21, 1924, to the late Samuel and Rhoda (Adams) Powers, in Colony, KY. She left Kentucky in 1945 and moved to Springfield, OH where she met her future husband Fred Garrett. Jewel had a great love of all children, she loved her...
Joyce Ann Jones
Jan 3, 2019
JONES, Joyce Ann, age 86, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Joyce was born on December 19, 1932 in Richmond, IN to the late Felton and MaryBelle (nee Kendrick) Harrison. She graduated from Oakwood High School and attended Monticello Junior College and Ray-Vogue Art School in Chicago. Joyce worked as an interior designer for L. Slayden Davis Interiors in...
Martha P. Biga
Jan 3, 2019
BIGA, Martha P., age 91, of Washington Township, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. She worked as a real estate broker until she was 75. Martha was devoted wife and mother of seven. She was a long time member of the Sycamore Creek Country Club, founding member of Dayton Birthright, now known as Womanline and Church of the Incarnation....
Monica R. Rhoades
Jan 1, 2019
RHOADES, Monica, age 36, of Kettering, OH, formerly of Vandalia, OH, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Monica was born on July 2, 1982, to Larry and Peggy (Newnam) Rhoades, in Dayton. She graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School class of 2000, before moving to the Kettering area. Monica was always smiling, and had the most positive and kind attitude....
Catherine Anne Woolery
Dec 30, 2018
WOOLERY, Catherine “Susie” A., age 86, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Catherine “Susie” was born on January 28, 1932 in Ironwood, MI to the late Charles and Anne (Ellis) Maslowski. She graduated from Ishpeming High School and worked as a middle school secretary for Kiser in the Dayton Public Schools for over 40 years. Catherine “Susie” was a...
Byron D. Trimble
Dec 29, 2018
TRIMBLE, Byron Douglas, aka Byron, Barn, Barnie, sweetheart, peets, dad, papaw, age 87, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on December 29, 2018 after an extended battle with Alzheimers. Byron was born in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky to Daniel Boone and Rosa LeMaster Trimble. He grew up in a very loving home with six siblings, Lucille, Emma Jean, Loretta, William, Betty Rose,...
Eugenia Faye Martin
Dec 28, 2018
MARTIN, Faye, a 40-year resident of Dayton, died on December 28th, 2018 in Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Russell Kent Martin. Mrs. Martin is survived by her daughters, Karin Martin and Mindy Martin Weigel, and her husband Breck Weigel, both of Cincinnati, as well as two grandchildren, Matthew and Gretchen. Mrs. Martin was...
Michael J. Bennett
Dec 26, 2018
BENNETT, Michael Joseph, age 19, passed away at his home on December 26, 2018 at 10:00pm. Michael was born January 14, 1999 and was a resident of Kettering. He had many close friends who loved him and he loved them in return. He was a 2016 graduate of Fairmont High School and attended classes at Sinclair Community College. Michael was...
Roy Lane Baver
Dec 25, 2018
BAVER, Roy Lane, age 76, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 surrounded by his family. Roy was born on September 20, 1942 in Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Baver and Winnie (Henn) Baver; sisters, Judy & Carolyn Baver. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sandy; daughters, Denise...
Mary "Christine" Messer
Dec 23, 2018
MESSER, Mary “Christine”, age 90, of Washington Township, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018. She was born on November 12, 1928 to the late Robert L. and Emeley (Queener) Violet, in Campbell County, TN. Her life was spent taking care of her family, friends, and home. Christine was forever independent and always cared for others. As a talented seamstress...
Mary M. Root
Dec 23, 2018
ROOT, Mary Margaret (Fox), age 86 of Kettering, OH passed away on December 23, 2018. The youngest of eight children, her parents were Nell and John Fox of Marion, OH. She is survived by husband John S. Root; daughters, Rebecca (Tim) Sullivan of Clarence, NY, and Lynell (Lyn) Root of Atlanta, GA; adored grandchildren, Maggie (Frank) Weschler of Chicago, IL,...
Golda Kathleen Anderson
Dec 22, 2018
ANDERSON, Golda Kathleen, age 88, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denzil Howard Anderson, parents, Arthur and Golda (nee Smith) Booth and brothers, Lee and Jay Booth. Golda is survived by her son, Edwin (Tara) Anderson; grandchildren, Ireland Marie and Robert Denzil; brothers, George (Margie), Karroll (Lois) Booth and...
Lennon Erik Meyer
Dec 22, 2018
MEYER, Lennon E., age 36, of Kettering, OH left his body on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Lennon was born on August 18, 1982 in Kettering. He attended Fairmont High School class of 2001, and went on to earn his B.S in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University. Lennon worked at Kings Bay Naval Base, in Georgia, designing welds for...
Sasha Nichole Heal
Dec 21, 2018
HEAL, Sasha Nichole, “Sash” (Renner) age 40, of Springboro, passed away on Dec 21, 2018. She was born on September 2, 1978 in Springfield, OH. Sasha is preceded in death by her grandparents, Betty and Joe Renner; grandmother, Nellie Andrews; uncle, Bruce J. Jones; and mother-in-law, Dodie Heal. She is survived by her husband, Ben; her son, Brant whom she...
Judith Joyce Chaffin
Dec 21, 2018
Chaffin, Judith (nee Landsiedel) On Friday, December 21, 2018, Judith Chaffin, “Mom” to two, “Gma Judy” to most, “best friend” to many, and “Pumpkin Lady” to the city of Dayton and beyond, passed away peacefully at the age of 77. Judy will forever be remembered by her son Gregory Chaffin, her daughter Jenny Palmer and husband Randy, and her two...
Virginia Lee Thompson
Dec 21, 2018
THOMPSON, Virginia L. age 85, of Oakwood, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018. Virginia was born on June 11, 1933 in South Bend, Indiana, to Thomas and Lela Helpingstine. Virginia and her husband, Lyle, were the founders of Vork Motor Transport, where she served as Vice President and CFO. She was a past member of David's Church. Virginia was...

