All Obituaries

Sharon “Sherry” M. Todd, age 70, of Fairborn, passed away unexpectantly Friday, June 18, 2021. She was born February 10, 1951 in Akron, Ohio; the daughter of the late Fred and Gwendolyn (Nolan) Dawkins. Sherry is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Harry Todd; children, Tara (Michael) Wilkinson and Travis Lowell Todd; grandson, Logan “Roo” Gray; and extended family and friends. She worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in security until retiring after a...

James Edward Stockert, age 75 went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2021.  He was born in Canton, Ohio on July 22, 1945.  Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Maggie; eight children, Jimmie Stockert, Desiree Carver, Babette Page, Jimmy Howard, Barbara Green, Brenda Sullivan, Jerry Howard, and Tina Howard; two sisters, Paula Stockert and Patricia Lash; special friends, Dustin Howard and Duane Blair.  James served 4 years in the U.S. Navy and transferred to the U.S. Air...

Timothy M. Shope, age 48 of Fairborn passed away June 10, 2021.  He was born July 14, 1972 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of James and Mary (Hopkins) Shope.  Tim enjoyed fishing, collecting coins, and baseball.  He is preceded in death by his father, James; and lifelong companion, Donna Hembree.  Tim is survived by his mother, Mary; three sons, Dylan Shope, Drake Shope, Skyler Stone; sister, Mary Teresa (Craig) Lamarche; and brother, James Anthony (Lori) Shope.  A...

MCGUINNESS, Mary Katherine “Kay” Carter Age 91, of Fairborn, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2021 at home.  Mary Kay was born in DeGraff, MN on Christmas day, 1929 to Chester and Sophie Carter.  While studying in Denver, she met Airman Michael “Tommy” McGuinness, and in 1955, Mary Kay and Tommy were married at Ruislip Air Station, Middlesex, England where Tommy was stationed.  There, they began their 63 years of marriage together, proudly serving...

Amber Sue Watson, age 42, of Overlook, went to dance with the angels June 8, 2021. The day her fire started is September 22, 1978 in Athens, Ohio; the daughter of Tammy Sue McEldowney and Bill Harlan. She is preceded in death by her best friend, Ashley Brooke Whitlach and her beloved dog, Charlie. Amber is survived by her son, Kailen Gage Watson; mom, Tammy Sue McEldowney; dad, Bill Harlan; sisters, Courtney (Joe) Patrick, Miranda (Ryan) Haught, Rachel (Lance) Tigyer, Nikki (Everette)...

Paul A. Bastin, age 74, of Fairborn, passed away Monday June 7, 2021. He was born February 21, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio; the son of the late George Edward and Celora Pearl (Johnson) Bastin. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Dale Bastin. Paul is survived by his beloved wife 53 years, Sharon; daughter, Heather Bastin; grandson, Dakota; brother, Lowell (Eleanor) Bastin; mother-in-law, Marjorie Schori; his Arizona family; and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul proudly served...

Cathy D. Mercer Shackleford, age 66, of Fairborn, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 6, 2021. She was born December 31, 1954 in West Liberty, Kentucky; the daughter of the late Hager Berlin and Anna Merl (Smith) Ratliff. Along with her parents, Cathy is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 20 years, David Shackleford; sister, Lorene Campbell; and brothers, Bill Ratliff and Smoky Ratliff. She is survived by her sister, Charlene Ratliff; grandson, Zac Mercer; granddaughter, Brianna...

Marian L. Hollingsworth, 94, passed away peacefully on ­­­June 6, 2021.  Always known for her wonderful smile and laughter, she lived and enjoyed her last few years in the caring arms of the staff at the Wickshire Fairborn Senior Living Community.  Marian was born in Richmond, Indiana and lived there for many years until her later years where she resided in Wauchula, Florida with her husband, Max, before eventually moving to Fairborn, Ohio. Predeceased by her husband,...

Douglas M. Risner, 81, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2021.  Doug was born on October 19,1939, to the late Ed and Mary Risner.  He grew up in Jackson, Ohio, but lived most of his life on the top of the hill in Fairborn, Ohio.  Doug was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jackie; daughter, Kris Burton; and father and mother, Ed and Mary Risner.  He is survived by his son, Jeff (Stephanie) Risner; daughter, Pam (Bill) Swann; son-in-law David Burton; 7...

CMSGT (ret.) Harold J. (Hal) Miller, passed away June 2, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Amsterdam, NY, on January 24, 1936 and was raised in Rome, NY, by Luigi and Margaret Carletta. He is survived by his four children: son Mark Miller (Shirleen); daughter Theresa Tallman (Jon); daughter Patricia Miller; son Michael Miller (Molly); stepson Robert Bolen (Mariana); and brother Frank Carletta (Karen), as well as 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Hal was preceded...