William Edward Claridy, Jr. age 63, went home to be with Jesus on November 21st, 2018. “Bill” passed away peacefully at home, in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.
Monica Ellen (Phillippi) Biggerstaff passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 14, 2022. Monica was born in Xenia,
eff Pierson, 66, of Xenia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at his residence. He was born August
Vaughn R. West, 56, of Court Street, Keene, died May 17, 2012, at his home after a short illness.He was born in Picqua, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1955, son of William Montgomery and Vona (Owens) West. He graduated from Xenia (Ohio) High School
Jennifer Ruth Laurie, age 58 of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at her residence in Xenia. She was born November 8, 1954 in Xenia, Ohio.
Jackie Lynn “Sissie” Grigsby Tackett Jenkins, age 60, of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born June 24, 1954,
Michael was born October 7, 1954 and when asked where he was born, Mike would patently reply, “the Territory of Alaska, Elmendorf Air Force base.” On July 14, 2015, he found his peace and entered into eternal life
March 2017 Delena Lurene Dahmer-Johnson, more affectionately known as Dee Dee, was born January 1st, 1955 to Helena L. (Blake) Dahmer and Wilbur R. Dahmer in Xenia, Ohio.
Robert Mark Althoff, age 63, of Sugar Hill, GA, passed away June 6, 2018.
Campbell, Debra Lynn, age 62 of Kettering passed away at home on January 19, 2018.
Cynthia Ann (Gowans) Couch, 63 of Sabina died Aug. 5, 2018.
Shelly’s Memorial is Oct 3rd 2019 at the Dixon Family Farm in Xenia
Beverly Dianne Barber, age 63, of Xenia, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Soin Medical Center. She was born December 10, 1955 in Portsmouth, Ohio the daughter of Jesse and Betty (McRoberts) White.
Theresa Ann Farthing (Knowles), age 64, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday morning, June 19, 2019. Theresa was born February 08, 1955, to John and Mearlene Knowles. She was a graduate of Greene County Career Center.
JoEllen “Jody” (Dabe) Jenkins, age 64, of Xenia, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. She was born June 13, 1955
Beverly J. Brewer, age 63, of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 13, 1955 in Xenia, Ohio
2 SEP 1955 in Xenia,Greene Co.,Ohio
25 APR 1981 in Mesa,Maricopa Co.,Arizona
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Birth: 20 Jan 1955
Ashland, Boyd Co, Ky
Death: 19 Oct 1989
Xenia, Greene Co, Oh
Birth Date: 20 Mar 1955
Death Date: 8 Nov 1994
Julie Minton passed away in May of cancer at her home in Columbus, OH.
MINTON, Julie A., age 54 of Columbus, OH, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009. She is preceded in death by her mother Elaine Minton and sister Lucy Wilkinson. She is survived by her father, William Minton; sister, Sara Minton; brother, Daniel Minton; brother in-law, Tom Wilkinson and nephews, Mark, Aaron, and Nathan Wilkinson. Julie was a Registered Dietitian for the Columbus Health Department. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Christ Episcopal Church, 20 West 1st St., Dayton, OH with the Rev. Dr. John S. Paddock officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the, CHA Animal Shelter, 3765 Corporate Dr., Westerville, OH 43231. Condolences can be given to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio
Death: May 17, 2009
Place of Death: Columbus, Ohio
Carol Ann McWhorter, 59 of Jamestown, passed away Friday evening at the Ohio State University Hospital. She was born November 12, 1954 in Jamestown, the daughter of Gayne and Helen (Spurlock) Rose. Carol had been employed with the Greeneview Schools in the preschool and helping children with special needs. She enjoyed photography, boating, fishing, camping and pretty much anything to do with the great outdoors. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, James G. “Jim” McWhorter, a daughter, Stacy McWhorter, a son, James Matthew McWhorter, both of Jamestown, a grandchild, Braylan Kendrick Montgomery, sisters: Linda (Fred) Romine of Virginia, Kay (David) French of Xenia and Sandy (Terry) Lambert of Huber Heights, father-in-law, James W. McWhorter and sister-in-law, Paula (Bob) Newton all of Lima, as well as several nieces, nephew, other relatives and a host of friends
Mark Lott, 61, of Jeffersonville, Ohio passed away in Xenia on Thursday August 03, 2017. He was born in Jamestown, Ohio on August 26, 1955 to Wilford and Virginia (Weichers) Lott.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie (Smith) Lott; 4 children: Beth Shepherd (Kevin), Jacob Lott (Natalia), Summer Lott and Shana Lott; 6 grandchildren: Tatum, Dessie, Sadie, Liam, Jaylin and Jesiah; one brother, Woody Lott (Becky); numerous nieces and nephews; many other family members and close friends, including, Jennifer and Eli Hemphill.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Wilford and Virginia Lott; one brother, Steve Lott and one sister. Mark’s family would like to thank Hospice R.N, Craig James, for making the transition easy for them and providing excellent care for Mark.
The Powers-Kell Funeral Home is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Community Care Hospice of Wilmington, 200 R Gordon Drive, #R, Wilmington, Ohio 45177.
Lasaunders Holland, Jr. 53 of Xenia passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. in the Springfield Regional Medical Center High Street Campus.
He was born April 26, 1955 in Xenia, Ohio the son of Lasaunders and Clara M. (Stinson) Holland, Sr. Lasaunders began playing organ in 1969 at the age of fourteen. Both of his grandmothers and an aunt played piano and organ. They too served in their local churches as pianists and organists. Lasaunders studied organ under the late Lillian Ankeney at the Bandbox, a local music store in downtown Xenia. In April 1969, First A.M.E. Church purchased a spinet Thomas organ, but no one in the church came forward to take the position of organist. The church was informed that Lasaunders was taking organ lessons and asked if he would play for Sunday morning services. After studying organ for about six weeks and having only one and a half years of piano, Lasaunders agreed to play for Sunday morning services. The minister�s wife, Beatrice Shipes was the church pianist and she played piano and Lasaunders played organ every Sunday for the next four years.
In 1973, Lasaunders entered Bluffton College to take a double major of accounting and business. While in his first year of college, he decided to also study applied organ under Dr. Stephen Jacoby. Lasaunders studied under Dr. Jacoby for the next three years. In his senior year, Lasaunders became the organist at Ottawa Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, Ohio.
After playing morning services in Ottawa, Lasaunders would go to the Bluffton Mennonite Nursing Home at noon and play organ music for one hour in the nursing home chapel. Lasaunders was very active in the music department in college and was on the college�s student activities board of directors known as the Marbeck Center Board. In 1976, while still in college, he became organist for United A.M.E. church. He has studied Jazz under former Central state University professor Dr. Matt Cooper, traditional gospel organ music under Marc Anthony and attended the Hampton University Organists and Choir Directors Workshop at Hampton University. Lasaunders is a member of the American Guild of Organists. Outside of his music activities Lasaunders has been a member of the Institute of Management Accountants, holds membership in the American Management Association, assists a local accounting service business with financial analysis of businesses for tax purposes.
Lasaunders holds a Master Degree in management from Antioch University, is the former director of Day-Vest of Dayton, Ohio, is the former choirmaster-organist of the Sheffield Chorus, served on the finance committee and trustee board at United A.M.E. Church, occasionally played for the Harmonious Three and was currently director of music at Holy Trinity A.M.E. Church, Wilberforce, Ohio. Lasaunders was employed by Xenia Community Schools for several years and employed by Wright Patt Credit Union upon his death. Lasaunders attributes his accomplishments to God, his parents, brother and sisters. If for nothing else in this world, Lasaunders knew that he was to play the organ. He knew this because he asked God� and God told him so.
Mr. Holland is survived by his mother, Clara M. Holland of Xenia; two sisters, Saundra (William) Phoenix of Xenia and Opal (Calis) Johnson of Cincinnati; one brother, Curtis (Karen) Holland of Xenia and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 27, 2008 in the United A.M.E.
Death: April 3, 1974
HULL, Lura Lee – age 20 – b. 08 Jan 1955 in Xenia – residence 199 Roosevelt St. – killed on U.S. 42 while returning home from Central St. University – was a freshman at CSU – member of Holy Temple Church of God – daughter of Betty Baver of Xenia – adoptive daughter of Lucy Hull – stepdaughter of Donald Gene Dunbar – burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery
Birth Date: 5 Mar 1955
Death Date: 24 Mar 2005
Birth Date: 23 Oct 1954
Death Date: 18 Jan 2003
Lynch Bradley Crum of Xenia, formerly of Norwood, died Saturday morning, Jan. 18. He was 49.
Bradley’s wonderful sense of humor, kind heart and intense love for his family and friends will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Crum Fields; maternal grandparents, Mary Dalton and Curtis Dalton; and fraternal grandmother, Margie Crum Sammons.
He is survived by his loving and devoted family; his daughter, Samantha Crum of Norwood; father, Lynch Crum of Xenia; sister, Lynetta Fouts of Jamestown; aunt, Minerva Kirk of Paintsville, Ky.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Nanette Karns, age 57 of Fairborn, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 6, 2013. Known for her kind heart, her passion was to lovingly care for her fellow man and four-legged friends. Nanette is a graduate of Xenia High School and she graduated from Wright State University in 1977 with a BS in Education and Modern Languages. She was employed by the Ohio Masonic Home for nine years. A lifetime follower of Christ, she was a member of the Beavercreek Church of the Brethren. Nanette was preceded in death by her loving husband of 28 years, Joseph Karns; father, Robert Leonhart; and sister, Nancy Leonhart. She is survived by her mother, Mary Leonhart; daughters, Natalie and Molly (Jerry); grandchildren, Lenora and Logan; sister, Judy; brothers, Terry and Larry; loyal pets, Hershey, Rocky, and Fern. The family would invite anyone attending Nanette’s memorial service to please bring photos of you and her to share.
Stanley E. Lane, 57, of London, died at 4:33PM Thursday, March 1, 2012 in Mt. Carmel West Hospital in Columbus. Born in Alabama on December 9, 1954, he was a son of William Hubbard and Leuvenia (Emery) Lane. He was a former Corrections Officer for the London Correctional Instituion having served there for 20 years before retiring in 2005. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of London. Survivors are his wife, Yvonne Gandy of London; daughters Ronicca Lane of Cleveland and Jamelin Gandy of Canal Winchester; sons Ricco Charleston of North Carolina, Jamel Napper of Columbus, and Raymont “Doodles” Napper of London; 7 grandchildren, Sidney, Jamaica, Jamiah, Jerika, Jayana, Thailer, and Anthony; a great granddaughter, Jae’leana; brother, Joseph Lane of Columbus; sisters, Priscilla Kyles, Deborah Williams, Karen Alexander, Myra (Martin) Furman, Sheila Hargrave, and Toni Lane, all of Xenia; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Azalee Lane; and a brother, Tyronne Lane.
Pamela Jones Layton, of Raleigh, entered into Jesus’ loving arms at 6:19 am on Saturday, July 23rd 2011 at her residence with her family by her side. Pam was born April 9th, 1955 in Xenia, Ohio. She was the daughter of Jim and Betty Jones. Pam was preceded in death by her father, Jim Jones. She was married to Ricky Layton for 32 years. Also surviving Pam is her son Caleb and his wife Molly Layton, of Raleigh, her mother Betty Jones of Xenia, Ohio, sisters, Cheryl and her husband Bob Sheard, and Marsha and her husband Bill Hockaday. Pam’s in-laws are Julius and Jennie Layton of Raleigh, sister-in-law Hope and her husband Devon Moore of Coats, NC as well as numerous special nieces and nephews.
On Friday, November 19, 2010 peacefully at his home in McLean, VA. Friend and husband of 22 years of Elizabeth “Betsey” Hull; loving father of Sally Harrison Klose and Lesley Hull Klose; brother of John Perry Klose, of Gulf Shores, AL; Guy Frederick Klose and his wife Marcellena Wood of North Andover, MA; and Ellen Marie Bunton and her husband John Bunton of Hanover Park, IL. He is predeceased by his parents Albert Arthur and Jean Ellen Klose and brother Jay Walter Klose. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Tom adored his family. As an architect, he worked in a profession that he thoroughly enjoyed that used his great talent and creativity. Tom’s true passion was creating works of art from wood. He leaves behind many treasures for his family and friends to enjoy.
David G. Campbell, 58 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday Feb. 23, 2013 and his wife, Kari R. Campbell, age 47 of Fairborn, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. A memorial gathering for both will be held on Saturday March 2, 2013 from 3-6 p.m. in the St. John’s United Church of Christ, 515 E. Third St., Dayton.
Marla Pearl Long, 57, of Xenia, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013, at her residence. She was born August 24, 1955, in Xenia, Ohio, the daughter of Alonzo Roy and Catherine V. Parker Carle. She was a member of the Xenia Eagles Lodge Auxiliary, #1689, and was a system analyst supervisor at DESC for 18 years. She is survived by her son, Jeremy Long, Xenia, two grandchildren, Eathan Long and Owen Long, a sister, Deiedre Catherine Carle, Sylmar, CA., by a close friend, John D. Long, by several nieces and nephews, and by many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by a sister, Sharie Diane Carle. Marla will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside services will be held at 11am, Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xenia. There will be no visitation. Contributions may be made to the Xenia Eagles Lodge #1689, in her memory.
Don E. Wogoman, age 63, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 8, 2018 surrounded by his best friends, who were also his co-workers. He was born February 22, 1955 in Greenville, Ohio. Don was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Ann Clark Reynolds; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law: William and Luria Price. He is survived by his wife: Marsha Price Wogoman, whom he married January 8, 1993; children: Jessica (Colin) Johnston of McKinney, TX and Dan Myers of Xenia; grandsons: William Johnston and Colton Myers; his father and step mother: Edward and Rita Wogoman; siblings: Betty Ann Wogoman; Jody Wogoman; and Layla Rae Wogoman, whom he affectionately referred to as his “Baby Girl.” He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, many friends and colleagues. Don graduated from Xenia High School and the Greene County Vocational School, which is where he began his career in construction. He proudly served in the US Air Force, and returned to Xenia to begin to pursue his true passion: carpentry. He was a protector by nature, which showed in his willingness to build shelter for his friends and family. His ability to visualize a project and bring it to life was phenomenal. His work can be seen across the state, demonstrating his expert craftsmanship and continued zeal to complete the job to perfection. He also was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast. Don was fortunate to have his brother and friends be with him daily as his co-workers. His family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Robert Durnbaugh Masonry; Bruce Ponder Plumbing; Robert McClain Excavating and Jody Wogoman, for their immediate response and attention they showed Don on Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, August 11th at McColaugh Funeral Home, Inc., 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM Friday at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Valley View Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made
David Brent Handshoe, age 68 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday August 18, 2022. He was born June 1, 1954 in Bucyrus, Ohio, the son of the late Billy Ray and June Elizabeth (Payne) Handshoe.
David retired from Miller Brewing Company, where he was employed as a production scheduler. An adventure seeker, he was a licensed private pilot, owning a Skybolt biplane taildragger that he named Garnet Ann after his late wife; as well as an advanced open water diver. David also enjoyed traveling, having visited many places all over the world.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Garnet Ann. Survivors include two daughters, April (Matt) Leonard of Wyoming, Jessica (Timmy) Ainsworth of Texas; eight grandchildren, Hailey, Brent, Claire, Rebecca, Tabitha, Zachariah, Eli, Noah; a brother, Darrell (Cassie) Handshoe of Fairborn; a sister, Debra (Steve) Montgomery of Kentucky; step-mother, Joyce (Dave) Hale of New Carlisle; as well as other extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 17, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the Faith Hill Church of God, 35 Vanderbilt Drive, Fairborn, Pastor Steve Waggoner officiating.