All Obituaries

Glen Henderson, age 76 of Fairborn, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 25, 2019.  He was born January 21, 1943 in Pomp, Kentucky, the son of the late John and Virginia (Caskey) Henderson.  Glen enjoyed the outdoors, flowers, spending time with family, and was an avid gardener.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Jenna; seven siblings, Vina Dee, John Jr., Dillard, Jean, Robert, Dale, and Jerry Lee.  He is survived by four...

Jacklyn (Jackie) Risner, 77 of Fairborn, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2019.  Jackie was born on August 14, 1941, to the late Ralph and Alma McKinniss.  She grew up in Wellston, Ohio, but lived most of her life in Fairborn, Ohio.  Jackie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Doug; son, Jeff (Stephanie) Risner; daughter, Pam (Bill) Swann; son-in-law David Burton; 7 grandchildren [Jeffrey, Cody, and Samantha Risner; Justin (Shannon) and Bri Swann; Kaleb (Heather)...

Fay (Claunch) Fields, age 87 of Springfield, formerly of Fairborn, passed away Saturday June 22, 2019.  She was born April 19, 1932 in Caryville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Arlin and Mary (Evans) Price.  Helen was the owner and operator of Jo-Fay Beauty Shop in Fairborn for over 30 years.  She was a longtime faithful member of the International Faith Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Victor Claunch; two...

Dorsay M. Hall, age 77 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday June 20, 2019.  She was born March 25, 1942 in Knott Co., KY, the daughter of the late Millard and Lettie (Gibson) Hall.  Dorsay was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Church and enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling with her daughter, going to the beach, and spending time with Duke. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Puckett. Survivors include her daughter,...

Scott J. Rhoades, age 30 of Fairborn, Ohio passed away Wednesday June 19, 2019.  He was born May 19, 1989 on Wurtsmith AFB, Oscoda, MI, the son of Jeffrey and Lisa (Mayne) Rhoades; twin brother of Luke Rhoades.  Scott was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and followed with employment in civil service at Wright-Patterson AFB.  He enjoyed hunting, camping, hiking, listening to music, video games, and spending time with friends.  He is survived by his parents of Michigan; ...

Marquita Holbrook, age 70 of Enon, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Tuesday June 18, 2019.  She was born August 8, 1948 in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Larce and Louise (Bartley) Darby.  Marquita enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Schmidt.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jim; four children, Christina (Frederick) Messaros,...

Rachel M. Hay, age 33 of Fairborn, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 15, 2019, after fighting brain cancer for 13 months.  She enjoyed playing guitar, writing and singing; was a self-published author; and enjoyed homeschooling her children.  She was preceded in death by her grandfather and brother. She is survived by her husband Nathan; her children; her parents, Douglas and Carol Gayheart; both grandmothers; as well as extended family.  A...

USAF TSgt. (Ret.) Francis Ralph “Mac” McGee, age 90 of Fairborn, passed away Friday June 14, 2019.  He was born April 14, 1929 in West Point, TN, the son of the late William Edgar and Ollie Snowden (Nelson) McGee.  Mac served his country in the US Air Force during Korea and Vietnam as a medic, retiring at the rank of Technical Sergeant; and followed with employment at Miami Valley Hospital, retiring in 1992 after over 42 years of combined...

Judith C. “Judy” Harrison, age 76 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday June 13, 2019.  She was born January 25, 1943 in Hinton, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Norman and Maxine (Sisler) Menear.  Judy was employed in childcare services at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho and then Wright-Patterson AFB, retiring after 20 years of service.  She was a longtime member of the First Church of Christ in Fairborn.  She is survived by her husband, Hurschel...

William C Carrick, 97, of Fairborn, Ohio passed away Tuesday June 11, 2019 at Springfield Masonic Community.  William Carrick was born August 7, 1921 the son of the late Watson Earl and Rilla May (Chase) Carrick.  He grew up on a farm in Madison County, Ohio surrounded by family. A US Coast Guard veteran serving as a truck supplier to frigid Northern stations in Wisconsin and Michigan’s upper Peninsula and worked on the ice breakers during WWII.  In 1951 Bill married...