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Betty Mae Hawk

Betty Mae Hawk

Aug 20, 2015

Hawk, Betty Mae, age 82 of Tipp City, died August 20, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio. Born May 30, 1933 in Middlesboro, KY to Si and Maggie (Wilder) Davis who preceded her in death. Betty retired as a restaurant manager with Cassano Foods and also Tipp City Drywall. She attended the Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by several...

Chad Christopher Jarrett

Chad Christopher Jarrett

Aug 19, 2015

Jarrett, Chad Christopher 34, of Dayton passed away Wednesday August 19th after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his father Jerry Jarrett of Spanish Fort, Alabama, mother Judy {Barbeau} Jarrett of St Augustine, Florida, brother, Blake Jarrett of Spanish Fort, Alabama and sons Jaden Michael Jarrett and Shane Jacob Combs of Dayton. An aunt and uncle, Gail and...

Jerry Lee Cleckner

Jerry Lee Cleckner

Aug 16, 2015

Cleckner, Jerry Lee "Derb" 79 of Tipp City, OH passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015. Born November 13, 1935 in Tipp City to the late Thomas and Helen {DeWeese} Cleckner. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karen {Shroyer} Cleckner, daughter, Holly and her husband Todd Meyer, Powell, OH, son, Matt and his wife Amanda Cleckner, Tipp...

Charles J. "Chuck" Helman

Charles J. "Chuck" Helman

Aug 10, 2015

Charles "Chuck" Helman, age 47 years, passed away unexpectedly in Tipp City, OH on August 10, 2015. Chuck was born on February 15, 1968 in Escanaba, MI to Donald and Carol "Jean" Helman. Chuck married Diane Gareau on May 2, 1992. They spent their first 4 years in Sumter SC. They moved to Okinawa Japan where they spent 3...

Zay Jones

Zay Jones

Aug 4, 2015

Jones, Zay M. Jr. 86 of Tipp City passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at SpringMeade Health Center, Tipp City. Born April 6, 1929 in Rawson, OH to Zay M. and Ola {Palmer} Jones Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Tom Jones, Marguerite Jones, Lorren Jones, Leonard Jones, Irma Jones, Lois Potter, George...

Robert Johnson Jr

Robert Johnson Jr

Aug 4, 2015

Johnson, Robert Jr., 88 passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Grandview Medical Center, Dayton, OH. Born February 11, 1927 in Beattyville, KY to the late Robert and Sarah {Gilbert} Johnson, Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Norma J. "Jean", daughters, Izetta and Dessel, sisters, Lucille Rothwell, Martha Allen and Minnie Williams, brothers,...

Terry Wayne Masters

Terry Wayne Masters

Jul 30, 2015

MASTERS, Terry W., age 64, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was born April 29, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Stephanie Masters; mother Geneva Masters, daughter Brittney (Chad) Montgomery, step-children, Samantha Hughes, Nathan (Taylor) Hughes, Michael P. Hughes and granddaughters, Kaylor and Harper Hughes, brothers, Bill (Brenda) Masters and Shelby...

Alan M. "Matt" Tritle

Alan M. "Matt" Tritle

Jul 24, 2015

TRITLE, Alan M. "Matt", age 28, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015. Matt was a 2005 graduate of Tippecanoe High School and a 2011 graduate of Wright State University. He was an avid reader, loved music and enjoyed cooking. Matt is survived by his parents; Steven and Judith Tritle of Tipp City; two brothers, Jeff Tritle...

Michael E. Locke

Michael E. Locke

Jul 24, 2015

Locke, Michael E. 36 of San Diego, CA, passed away as a result of an auto accident on Friday, July 24, 2015 in Yuma, AZ. Born March 3, 1979 in Dayton, OH to Richard and Shirley {Baxter} Locke. He is survived by his parents Richard of West Milton, OH and Shirley of Piqua, OH, children; Gavrina and Claudia Locke...

James R. "Jim" Kindrick Jr

James R. "Jim" Kindrick Jr

Jul 23, 2015

Kindrick, James (Jim) R. Jr. Age 67 of Tipp City, departed this life, Thursday, July 23, 2015. He was born October 30, 1947 in Flushing, N.Y. and grew up in Carmi, Illinois. He was preceded in death by parents, James R. Kindrick Sr. and Julia (Clark) Kindrick and brother, John C. Kindrick. Jim loved the outdoors and while growing...

Dawn R. {Hines} Stinson

Dawn R. {Hines} Stinson

Jul 11, 2015

Stinson, Dawn R. (Hines) of Troy, passed unexpectedly Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the age of 48. She was born in Dayton, OH on August 6, 1966. Dawn was a devoted and caring mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend. She is survived by her loving parents Toni (Gary) Lorton of Tipp City and Gary (Paula) Hines of Englewood, FL....

Jared Wade Larey

Jared Wade Larey

Jul 10, 2015

Larey, Jared Wade 41 of Tipp City, OH passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at his home. Born September 24, 1973 at Mountain View Hospital overlooking Beaver Stadium in State College, PA to Albert Charles and Karin Ruth {Rudy} Larey Jr. He is survived by his parents, Albert and Karin Larey, Tipp City, OH, sister, Melissa Elaine (Nicolas)...

Mary L. "Candy" Teague

Mary L. "Candy" Teague

Jul 10, 2015

TEAGUE, Mary L. "Candy", of Tipp City, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 from ALS. She was born in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Thomas A. and Mary E. Saettel. She was a loving wife, mother, and doting grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and volunteered with the Red Cross Association. Mrs. Teague was the devoted school nurse of Tipp...

Carolyn E. Dankworth

Carolyn E. Dankworth

Jul 9, 2015

Carolyn E. Dankworth, 58, Tipp City. It is with great sadness that we share with friends and loved ones that our precious Carolyn has left us on Thursday, July 9, 2015 to join our loved ones who have gone on to heaven before her; parents, Ernest & Corinne {Wilson} Rohling, brothers, Donald and Michael and sister, Rose. She was...

Douglas M. Slattery

Douglas M. Slattery

Jul 5, 2015

Slattery, Douglas M. 51 of Tipp City passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at home after a 2 year battle with cancer. Born June 13, 1964 in Troy, OH to James A. and Judy {McDermott} Slattery. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Judy Slattery, Tipp City, wife, Pamela {Thurmond} Slattery, Tipp City, children, Tracy Fitch and her...

Leila C. Watson

Leila C. Watson

Jun 26, 2015

Watson, Leila C. age 84 of Tipp City, Ohio died peacefully at her son and daughter-in-law's home in Covington, Ohio on Friday, June 26, 2015. Born March 13, 1931 in Covington, Ohio on the family farm to Clement and Carrie (Harp) Rhoades. She retired from Trophy Nut Company in Tipp City with over 30 years of service. Preceded in...

John J. Staley

John J. Staley

Jun 24, 2015

Staley, John J. 86, of Tipp City, went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on March 22, 1929, in Piqua, to the late John and Helen (Shanesy) Staley. He married Lora D. Martin on March 25, 1955; and she survives him. John is survived by five daughters: Denise...

Michael Ned Ellis

Michael Ned Ellis

Jun 9, 2015

Michael Ned Ellis, age 54, passed away at his home in San Diego on June 9th, 2015. He was born April 5th, 1961 in Troy, Ohio and graduated from Centerville High School in 1979 and then went on to attend Kent State University where he studied History and Criminal Justice. Mike served in the Army Reserves for 12 years...

Elmer "Sonny" E. Gray Jr

Elmer "Sonny" E. Gray Jr

Jun 7, 2015

Gray, Elmer E. Jr. "Sonny", 78 of Tipp City passed away at Upper Valley Medical Center Hospice Unit on Sunday, June 7, 2015. Born August 18, 1936 in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Elmer E. and Thelma Dolly {Warner} Gray Sr. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by sisters; Virginia Kelly, Phyllis Magill and Joyce...

William B. York, Sr

William B. York, Sr

Jun 3, 2015

William B. York Sr. 88 of Tipp City, OH. passed away on June 3, 2015. He was born on December 15, 1926 in Still Run, W.V. to Stewart and Clair York, and was the oldest of their 13 children. Bill was preceded in death by his Mother and Father Stewart and Clair York, His wife of 61 years Peggy...

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