Obituaries
Kettering & Centerville OH Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kettering, Centerville OH and Surrounding Areas
Peter Wayne Thomson, Jr.
May 25, 2024
THOMSON, Peter Wayne Jr., age 70, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. Pete was born November 8, 1953, in Jackson, MS, to Peter and Ethleon (Felder) Thomson. After graduating from Centerville High School, he worked as a truck driver for many years. Known for his friendly and welcoming nature, Pete never forgot the names of those he...
JoAnn D. McQuinn
May 24, 2024
JoAnn D. McQuinn age 93 of Centerville, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. JoAnn was born on November 14, 1930 in Dayton, OH to the late Paul and Mildred Deaton. JoAnn was a 1948 graduate from Stivers High School in Dayton, Ohio, and was married to Harrison Eugene McQuinn for 56 years. She is survived by her children Paul...
William Donald "Don" Eastman, Jr.
May 23, 2024
William Donald "Don" Eastman, Jr. “Flew his last flight West 05/23/2024”.
Born on June 4, 1932 in Port Arthur, Texas Don graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur. Don graduated from Texas Tech University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and received an MS in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Arizona. He also graduated from the USAF Aerospace...
Barbara Baron Briggs
May 23, 2024
BRIGGS, Barbara Baron, age 83, formerly of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2024. Barbara was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1940 to Jack and Margret Fenlason. She is preceded in death by her husband John Briggs, her son Michael Richard, and her brother John Fenlason. Barbara was a graduate of Nyack College where she married Richard...
Gregory Lee Woodside
May 19, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gregory Lee Woodside of Kettering, Ohio, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born on October 13, 1946, in Ennis, Texas, to Pete and Betty Woodside, Greg was a proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High School.
Following his education, Greg bravely served his country in the Vietnam War, during which he...
Yvonne Annette "Vonnie" Christian
May 19, 2024
Christian, Yvonne Annette “Vonnie”, age 71, of Groveport, OH, formerly of Coal Grove, OH, passed away on May 19, 2024. Yvonne was born in Ironton, OH, on June 23, 1952, to the late Curtis Wray Christian Sr. and Anna Elizabeth (Besco) Christian. She graduated from Dawson-Bryant High School and was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Yvonne dedicated her life...
Doris Smith
May 19, 2024
Doris Ann Smith (1932 - 2024)
"Never be so kind, you forget to be clever, Never be so clever, you forget to be kind."
Doris Smith, 91, of Dayton, OH passed away on Sunday, May 19th comfortably surrounded by her family.
She was born in Cadiz, Kentucky on August 26th, 1932 to Virginia and Gilbert Philpot. Doris was fiercely loving towards those in her...
Christine Ann Ledbetter
May 18, 2024
LEDBETTER, Christine Ann, age 49, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. Christine, affectionately known as “Sis” to her family, was born November 12, 1974 to Jerry and Marilyn (Dillon) Swim. She worked various jobs growing up, but her most important role was raising her four children. Christine strove to make her house into a welcome and loving home. Small but...
Quinton Taylor Jones
May 17, 2024
JONES, Quinton Taylor, age 33, of Trenton, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024. Quinton was born July 4, 1990, to Sinda and Terry Jones. He attended Springboro and Franklin High Schools. Quinton graduated in 2009 from Franklin. He loved and played all sports but especially football. Quinton was an all-state running back and MVP and continued his love of...
Dr. Robert George Thobaben, Sr.
May 16, 2024
THOBABEN, Dr. Robert George, Sr., age 100, of Centerville, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Robert was born April 3, 1924 in Cleveland to the late George and Edna (Pratt) Thobaben. He joined the US Army, and was stationed in the Pacific, island hopping under the command of Admiral Nimitz until the end of WWII. Robert earned his bachelor’s degree from...
John R. Pulwers
May 14, 2024
John R. Pulwers, age 70, of Centerville, OH, formerly of Spotsylvania, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born on April 12, 1954, in Baton Rouge, LA, John was the beloved son of the late Jack Pulwers and Mary Ann Montgomery. After completing his high school education, John moved to Northern Virginia, where he attended Northern Virginia Community College, earning...
Connie Morris
May 13, 2024
MORRIS, Connie, age 77, of Xenia, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024.
Connie was born March 3, 1947 in Jamestown to the late William and May (Davis) Roden. She was a kind and gentle soul, serving where she was needed. Connie worked as an LPN for most of her life, providing help and compassion to everyone she cared for. While serving as...
Donald Morris Sovine
May 10, 2024
SOVINE, Donald Morris, 91, of Tipp City Ohio passed away May 10, 2024.
A Celebration of his life will be held on Thursday May 16, 2024 from 12:30pm until 1:30pm at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 North Main Street, Centerville, OH 45459. Funeral Services will begin at 1:30pm. Burial will follow at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 E Lytle-5 Points Rd, Centerville,...
Diane E. Ludwig
May 10, 2024
Diane E. Ludwig, age 65 of Kettering, Ohio went to be with her Savior on Friday May 10th. Diane was born on February 12, 1959 to the late Carroll and Ruth Walker.
Diane attended Fairmont East High School where she met the love of her life, Steve with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. The two had a remarkably close...
Andrew Joseph Cameron
May 9, 2024
CAMERON, Andrew Joseph, “10k Dave”, age 22, of Cottonwood Heights, UT, formerly of Centerville, OH, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 as a result of an avalanche at Lone Peak in Wasatch Range. Andrew was born December 26, 2001 to Vince and Cindy (Landers) Cameron. He graduated in 2020 from Centerville High School, and then attended Utah State University. As an...
Fay V. Everage
May 8, 2024
Everage, Fay V., 97 of West Carrollton passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 8, 2024 surrounded by family and love. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Polly Stone and Vernon Graham, her brother Hansford Graham and her husband of 56 years, Reece Everage. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Kay Cox; granddaughter Tera Rae Cox of Seminole,...
Margaret (Marge) Hicks
May 8, 2024
Hicks, Margaret (Marge) Kudrna 84 years old, of Oakwood, spouse of Alfred Hicks II M.D., passed away on May 8, 2024. Marge attended Mount St. Scholatica College, Creighton University, and graduated from St. Catherine Hospital School of Nursing. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Mary of the Woods College and a Master’s in Nursing from Ball...
Virginia "Ginny" M. Turner
May 7, 2024
TURNER, Virginia “Ginny”, age 88, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Ginny was born November 2, 1935 in Portsmouth, Ohio; to the late Owen and Marie (Underwood) Mussetter. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wells A. Turner; sister, Ruth Anne Hutchinson and brother Jack Mussetter. Virginia is survived by son, Jeffrey...
Michael "Mike" John Robbe
May 2, 2024
ROBBE, Michael "Mike" John, age 50, of Oakwood, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024.
A graduate of Centerville High School, Mike was a former police officer and operated a paint contracting business. Throughout his life, Michael was known for his warmth, generosity, loyalty and unwavering kindness towards others. He touched the lives of those around him with his infectious laughter and...
Janet M. Jacobs
May 1, 2024
JACOBS, Janet M., age 73, of Oakwood, passed away May 1, 2024. She was born June 18, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of the late Clement and Dorothy (Andres) Jacobs. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her twin sister, Jayne. Janet is survived by her sister, Jeanne (Jim) Bacher and brother, Jeffrey Jacobs. Janet earned...