All Obituaries

  Betty J. Gebhart, age 86 of Fairborn passed away Saturday April 4, 2020.  She was born November 11, 1933 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Esther (Winkle) Doty.  Betty was a cafeteria employee in the Fairborn City Schools retiring after 30 years of service; and also worked at Aero Lanes Bowling Alley for 25 years.  She enjoyed crocheting; Ohio State University football; and bird watching, especially cardinals.  In addition to her parents she was...

Larry R. Royse, age 72 of Fairborn, passed away Friday April 3, 2020.  He was born April 30, 1947 in Dayton, the son of the late Robert Jennings and Leola Florence (Johnston) Royse.  Larry served his country in the US Air Force from 1965-1969, and while stationed in England met his beloved wife, Jessica.  They were married for 52 years.  Following his military service he was employed as a letter carrier with the US Postal Service in Fairborn, retiring...

James W. “Jim” Medley, age 68 of Fairborn, passed away Monday March 23, 2020 at his residence.  He was born October 9, 1951 in Dayton, the son of the late Homer and Vesta (Pratt) Medley.  Jim was employed in the banking industry for his career, retiring from Society Bank if Fairborn.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sarah Smith; five siblings, Delores E. Medley, Audrey Carol Pitman, Violet Sue Carrol, Donald R....

Virginia (Ginny) Fern Bonkofsky was born to Harlow and Ruby Clark on June 15, 1926, and went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2020.  Ginny is survived by her soulmate Jack Hoffman; her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Jeanne Bonkofsky; two sisters, Bonnie Matovich, Helen (Babe) Bailey; and grandchildren Holly Haynes, Kelly Collins, Evan Bonkofsky, and Elizabeth Haney. She was preceded in in death by her husband, Charles L Bonkofsky; a son, Charles R Bonkofsky; and sister,...

Georgia L. Mitchell-Meier, age 61 of Fairborn, Ohio formerly of Cheyenne, WY, passed away Wednesday March 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 18, 1959 in Mount Vernon, Illinois, the daughter of George and Peggy Ann (Dare) Mitchell.  Georgia was an RN for 35 years and loved being a nurse and caring for her patients.  Being a mom to her three girls was the most important to her and her favorite job of all.  She also enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking,...

Betty A. Perry, age 83 of Fairborn passed away Saturday March 21, 2020.  She was born December 4, 1936 in Silver Lake, Kansas, the daughter of the late Virgil and Minnie (Watkins) Keeton.  Betty attended Gates of Praise Church; she enjoyed attending church and gardening.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clavis Perry, brother, Kelly Keeton;  and sister, Beverly Stamper.  Betty is survived by two children Stephen Perry, Tracy...

Alberta Ruth “Bertie” Click, age 70 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday March 19, 2020.  She was born March 16, 1950 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Homer and Vesta (Pratt) Medley. Bertie was a longtime, loyal employee of K-Mart, retiring after 35 years of service; and she was a supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four siblings, Delores E. Medley,...

Derrik A. Hutchinson, age 39 of Fairborn, passed away March 18, 2020.  He was born January 24, 1981 in Xenia, the son of Darrell and Deborah (Simpson) Hutchinson.  Derrik was excited about starting Bubba’s Taxi service; and enjoyed all sports, spending time with his friends who were like family, and was always smiling and laughing.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Christopher; grandparents, Ronald and Jeanette Simpson, and Lonnie and Ivory Hutchinson.  He is...

William J. “Bill” Nelson, age 72 of Miamisburg, formerly of Beavercreek, passed away March 17, 2020.  He was born March 16, 1948 in Dayton, the son of the late William and Lelah (Robbins) Nelson.  Bill was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene; he enjoyed fishing, camping, and short-term mission trips.  Throughout his life he continued to be a mentor to others, especially those in the financial field.  He graduated high school from Greenon High...

Louise C. Brown, age 94 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday March 17, 2020 at the Trinity of Fairborn.  She was born November 16, 1925 in Russell, KY, the daughter of the late J.C. and Ethel (Calahan) Craft.   Louise attended Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN and was a secretary with the Army Air Corps during World War II.  She followed with employment as secretary to the Chief of Police with the Fairborn Police Department, retiring in 1989 after 30...