All Obituaries

William F. Jones, age 93 of Fairborn, passed away Friday February 19, 2021 at the Hospice of Dayton.  He was born September 24, 1927 in Hillsboro, Ohio, the son of the late Dr. William E. and V. Maurine (Barrett) Jones.  Bill served his country in the US Navy at the end of World War II and followed with employment in civil service at Wright-Patterson AFB, retiring after over 42 years of combined federal service.  His lifelong passion was to be an extension of the church and...

Scott B. McCracken, age 52, of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born on February 26, 1968 in Maysville, Kentucky. Scott is preceded in death by his niece, Amber Shackleford and dad, Larry Hiles. He is survived by his mother, Karen Hiles; brother, David (Galena) Hiles; sister, Kelly Newdigate; and son, Bradley (Cecilia) Shelton. Scott loved cooking and helping his mother whenever he could. He was a free spirit man with a good sense of humor.  Scott was also an avid...

Mary Kathleen Hoskins, age 83 of Fairborn passed away February 15, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born April 28, 1937 in West Liberty, Kentucky, the daughter of the late John Vance.  Mary loved to travel with her son and grandson drag racing, she was their biggest fan.  She was a longtime member of Abiding Christ; enjoyed league bowling; and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her...

Phillip B. Crenshaw, age 81, of Fairborn, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born on October 24, 1939 in Shepherdsville, Kentucky; the son of the late Edgar and Dorothy (Jones) Crenshaw. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Heaven B. Crenshaw. Phillip is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Pamela R. (Clifton) Spitler-Crenshaw; sons, Brad (Jackie) Crenshaw, Matthew (Kimberlie) Crenshaw, Tobin (Monica) Crenshaw, and Jordan Crenshaw;...

Michael G. “Mike” Clark, age 51 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday February 7, 2021 at the Soin Medical Center.  He was born January 7, 1970 in Dayton, the son of Dottie Owsley and Sammie Clark.  Mike was a loving and giving member of his community and left his legacy as an organ donor, continuing to give even in death.  He lived his life to the fullest and loved his family more than anything.  An avid musician, Mike was a talented guitar player and liked...

Herman W. Jeffers, age 79 of Dayton, passed away Sunday February 7, 2021.  He was born November 20, 1941 in Dayton, the son of the late Rufus and Katie (Harris) Jeffers.  Herman was a longtime member of Byron Church; and he enjoyed farming, gardening, holding babies, and was known as the community helper, always willing to lend a hand.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Jeffers; two sisters, Jeri Pennington and Wanda Mason.  Herman is...

Aurea G. Stamatakis, age 88 of Fairborn, Ohio passed away February 4, 2021.  She was born on June 16, 1932 in St Croix, US Virgin Islands, the daughter of the late Regino Avillan Maisionette Gomez and Adela Benitez Gomez. Aurea was a member of Mary, Help of Christians Church in Fairborn, Ohio and a longtime member of St. Patrick’s Church in Frederiksted, St.Croix, where she participated in the Sacred Heart Society, taught Baptismal Classes, and lectored regularly. She enjoyed:...

Mary E. Brown, age 86, of Xenia, passed away February, 4, 2021 in Kettering, Ohio. She was born on December 28, 1934 in South Charleston, Ohio; the daughter of the late Floyd and Olive (Jenkins) Hayner. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Grover Brown; brothers, Floyd, Jr., Leroy, Robert; sister, Annie, whom she loved dearly; and step-children, Carol and Robert. Mary is survived by brothers, Donald and Bill; step-children, Richard, Vickie, and...

Shirley J. Zink, age 85 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday February 3, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born July 6, 1935 in Beavercreek, the daughter of the late Harold and Esther (Hare) Boyer.  Shirley was employed as a school secretary with the Fairborn City Schools at Five Points Elementary, retiring after over 20 years of service.  Not one for too much idle time, Shirley stayed busy as a member of the Hummel Bee Club, playing golf and cards. Also, she supported her...

Thelma Gibson, age 91 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday February 2, 2021 in the Trinity Community of Fairborn.  She was born February 25, 1929 in Moorefield, KY, the daughter of the late Dell and Mimi Jane (Vice) Perry.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Harry Gibson; brothers, Marion, Harold, and Fred Perry; and her sisters, Virginia L. Collinsworth, Mary Jewell Gaunce, and Betty June Miller.  Thelma is survived by her son,...