All Obituaries

Dixie Marie Gilliam, age 86 of Fairborn passed away Saturday February 15, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 15, 1933 in Elliott Co., Kentucky, the daughter of the late James and Della (Lewis) Stephens.  Dixie was a longtime member of the United Baptist Church; and enjoyed quilting, singing; cooking her famous chicken and dumplings, and was always  the life of the party.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by six siblings, Barbara...

Douglas A. Fannin, Esq., age 63 of Fairborn, passed away Monday February 10, 2020.  Doug left this world with a full heart and exactly how he wanted:  at home with his wife Karen, and Scotties Grace O’Malley and Maggie McPhee by his side.  His final days were inundated with housefuls of friends, family, food, reminiscing and laughter.  Born December 23, 1956 to Blaine S. (Sam) Fannin and Connie L. Fannin (nee Oyer).  Stepmother and friend...

Janet G. Rue, age 80 of Yellow Springs, passed away Saturday February 8, 2020.  She was born July 12, 1939 in Kentucky, the daughter of the late Marion (Jack) and Hazel (Cooper) Wallace. Janet enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Rue; daughter, Beverly; grandson, Joshua Hughes; three brothers, Donald, Walter, and Larry Wallace; uncle, Chuck Wallace; aunt, Lorena (Renie) Wallace and...

Kerry Martin Kendig, age 60 of New Carlisle, entered the next life on February 3, 2020. Born on January 18, 1960 as the son of Donald and Janet Kendig (Daniel), Kerry was raised in Fairborn, Ohio and attended Park Hills High School. Upon graduation, Kerry went to Wright State University and earned a bachelors degree in English. Kerry reconnected with an acquaintance he had known in high school, and on May 8, 1993, Kerry married Cathy Kendig, daughter of Wiley and Ethel Stamper...

Paul Patrick, age 89 of Fairborn passed away Thursday January 30, 2020.  He was born March 9, 1930 in Hindman, Kentucky, the son of the late Dial and Dosie (Messer) Patrick.  Paul served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  His hobbies included gardening and woodworking.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma and four sisters.  Paul is survived by five children, Phil (Vicky) Patrick of Fairborn, Paula Patrick (Martin...

Dorothy W. Haney, age 94 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday January 25, 2020 at her residence.  She was born May 13, 1925 in West Liberty, KY, the daughter of the late Kendall and Stella (Gevedon) Barker.  Dorothy was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Fairborn; and she loved to work in her yard tending to her vegetable and flower gardens.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Byron in 2018; a brother, Glen...

Sharon P. Hedrick, age 74 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday January 23, 2020 at the Hospice of Dayton.  She was born August 31, 1945 in Friendship, Ohio, the daughter of the late Saint Clair and Mabel (Schaffer) Markel.  Sharon had been employed at Wright-Patterson AFB; and she loved to cook and sew and play with her cats.  She was a devoted catholic and a member of Mary Help of Christians Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Glenn A. Gage, age 59 of Fairborn passed away January 22, 2020.  He was born March 28, 1960 at Lock Bourne AFB, Ohio, the son of the late Otto and Virginia (Nadonga) Gage.  Glenn was currently employed as an air craft technician for Ames Air.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Conan Gage.  Glenn is survived by his wife, Pam; five children, Christian (Alina) Gage, Holly (Robert) Davis, Nicholas (Amanda) Gage, Amanda Owens, Christopher Owens; 8...

Bruce D. King, age 66 of Fairborn, passed away January 17, 2020.  He was born January 31, 1953 in Dayton, the son of Carl King and Ruth (Woessner) Biteman.  Bruce was a member of the Moose Lodge 2464 and AmVets Post 184, both in Medway.  He enjoyed golfing, socializing, and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.  Bruce was preceded in death by his father.  He is survived by his wife, Sandy; mother, Ruth Biteman; two daughters, Stephanie (Jeremy) Turnmire, Jennifer Bond;...

Edwin L. Dillin, age 86 of Naples, FL, formerly of Dayton, passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020 in Florida.  He was born June 23, 1933 in Columbus, OH, the son of the late Arthur and Mildred (Farman) Dillin.  Ed served his country in the US Army during Korea and followed with employment at Liberal Markets as produce manager.  With an entrepreneurial spirit, he started his own tomato produce distributing business and was known as the Tomato Man for many...