Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.
Billie R. "Bill" Taylor
Dec 6, 2020
Billie R. “Bill” Taylor, age 92 of Fairborn, passed away Sunday December 6, 2020 at the Trinity of Beavercreek. He was born May 25, 1927 in Campton, KY, the son of the late Willie and Daisy (Center) Taylor. Bill served his country in the US Army and followed with employment in civil service at Wright-Patterson AFB as a computer...
Sidney Sedock
Dec 5, 2020
Byron Cemetery
Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
(prepared by Robert J. Eustace, Beavercreek, Ohio; updated March 11, 2021)
‘Spring season’
Flowers, art on a stem,
Curtsy as graceful servants before a Queen Bee,
And, fix garden paths with enticing smells and vibrant colors....
Lloyd B. Warden
Dec 5, 2020
Lloyd B. Warden, age 61 of Fairborn passed away December 5, 2020. He was born July 7, 1959 in Dayton, the son of Thomas and Lucille (Wendling) Warden. Lloyd was a longtime employee of McDonald’s Corporation. He was an avid Nascar and Cleveland Browns fan. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah...
Michael B. Wilson
Dec 4, 2020
Michael B. Wilson, age 62 of Fairborn, OH, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1958 in Dayton, OH, the son of Donald and Noreen (Vicars) Wilson. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Donald Wilson and brother, Dean Wilson. He is survived by his mother, Noreen Wilson; son, Daniel (Nicole) Wilson; four...
Ferl Combs
Dec 3, 2020
Ferl Combs, age 84, of Fairborn, OH, went to be with the Lord in her heavenly home on Thursday, December 3, 2020. She was born on March 25, 1936 in Elliott County, KY, the daughter of the late Nelson “Doc” and Verlie Mae (Stephens) Keeton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn...
Usaf Ltcol. (Ret.) John (Jack) A. Kovacs
Dec 2, 2020
John (Jack) A. Kovacs, LtCol USAF-Retired, passed away on December 2, 2020. Jack was born on June 4, 1935 in Norwalk, Connecticut, the son of Albert J. Kovacs and Iva Mary (neé Guimond). He is survived by his wife of 61 wonderful years, Judith Kovacs (neé Showalter) of Fairborn, Ohio; a sister, Beverly Spaven of Virginia; son Kevin...
Lorna Joyce (Durrant) Hansen
Dec 2, 2020
Lorna Joyce (Durrant) Hansen, age 92 of Fairborn, passed away December 2, 2020. She was born May 27, 1928 in Provo, Utah, the daughter of the late Clarence H. and Evelyn M. (Hinckley) Durrant. Lorna was a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Fairborn. She enjoyed researching genealogy, quilting, sewing, and gardening; and...
David E. Elmore
Dec 1, 2020
David E. Elmore, age 83, of Fairborn went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. David was born on December 26, 1936 to the late Austin and Marabeth (Shelton) Elmore in Crawfordsville, Indiana. David is preceded in death by his parents and wife of 53 years, Marcia Elmore. David graduated from Beech Grove High School in...
Anne Prevatt Bockstedt
Nov 28, 2020
Anne Prevatt Bockstedt, age 90 passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Fairborn, Ohio. At her side were her devoted and adoring children and grandchildren. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Curtis Lee Bockstedt, Sr., also of Fairborn; her parents, Issac Prevatt and Corene Riley of Savannah, Georgia; and son-in-law, Tony P. Chapman of Fairborn....
Joan K. Chenoweth
Nov 28, 2020
Joan F. Chenoweth, age 89, of Fairborn, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born on August 9, 1931 in Buffalo, New York to the late Henry and Hazel (Reichert) Meininger. Joan is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 54 years, Mahlon E. Chenoweth; and sister, Lois Pervius. She is survived...
Gerri Michelle Kepperling
Nov 25, 2020
Gerri “Michelle” Kepperling was born on December 4, 1971 and passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Michelle was an avid Mickey Mouse collector and loved little purses. Michelle is survived by her parents, Mary and Jerry Kepperling; two sisters, Debbie Ferguson and Pat (Jeff) Herman; son, Taylor (Katie) Lowrie; grandkids, Ella and Owen; nieces, Catie...
Arthur Steven Warthman
Nov 24, 2020
Arthur Steve Warthman (11/24/2020)
Steve was born September 5, 1941 to Arthur J. Warthman and Roselene M. (Patterson) Warthman of Allensville, Ohio. Steve leaves his beloved wife Vesta (Stutler) of 56 years, and his dearest sons (and spouses) Scott A. (Julie) Warthman of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and Shawn A. (Carrie) Warthman of Avon Lake, Ohio. Steve was...
William Harding "Bill" Phillips
Nov 22, 2020
William Harding “Bill” Phillips, age 67 of Fairborn, passed away November 22, 2020. He was born November 29, 1952 in Xenia, the son of the late Cecil Harding and Arlie (Hollandsworth) Phillips. Bill served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Army; and followed with employment as a mechanic. He loved cooking and motorcycles. Bill is survived by his...
Irene Adams
Nov 21, 2020
ADAMS, Irene, age 78, of Fairborn, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 21, 2020. Irene was born on February, 15, 1942 in West Liberty, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Winford and Edna (Conley) Ison. Along with her parents, Irene is preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Adams; brothers, Hobert, Elza, and Donald Ison; and daughter, Donna Morefield. Irene...
Ann Miller
Nov 20, 2020
Ann Miller, age 77 of Fairborn, passed away Friday November 20, 2020 at Trinity of Fairborn. She was born January 18, 1943 in Whitley Co., KY, the daughter of the late Elijah and Bessie (Barton) Egnor. Ann was the baby of the family as the last of 14 children born to her parents and she was the last...
James Morris (Usaf (Ret.) Msgt.) Brantley
Nov 19, 2020
James Morris Brantley (USAF Retired Master Sergeant) at age 77 passed away on the evening of November 19, 2020 at Soin Medical Hospital in Green County, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Charles Thomas Brantley and Richard Erwin Brantley and his daughter-in-law, Melissa Michelle Williams Brantley. He is survived by his wife, Silveriana Canonago Sayaang...
Virginia Slone
Nov 16, 2020
Virginia Slone, age 94 of Yellow Springs, passed away November 16, 2020. She was born May 29, 1926 in Boones Camp, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Lafe and Mary (Dutton) Daniel. Virginia enjoyed bluegrass music and attending bluegrass events. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur L. Slone; four siblings, Eugene...

Bernice W. Howard
Nov 12, 2020
Bernice W. Howard, age 97 of Enon, passed away November 12, 2020. She was born June 21, 1923 in Morgan Co., Kentucky, the daughter of the late Dewey and Sadie Whitt. She was retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. Bernice was a member of the International Faith Church in Fairborn; enjoyed sewing, quilting, an excellent cook...
Nella Jean Watkins
Nov 12, 2020
Nella Jean Watkins, age 88 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday November 12, 2020. She was born May 6, 1932 in Morgan Co., Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ernie and Mattie (Easterling) Peyton. Nella Jean was employed at Wright-Patterson AFB as a secretary and receptionist, retiring after 41 years of service. She was a longtime member of Byron...

Martha L. Stettler
Nov 10, 2020
Martha L. Stettler, age 95 of Fairborn, passed away November 10, 2020. She was born July 27, 1925 in Fairborn, the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Wertz) Mitman. Martha was a member of the Fairborn Senior Center and Byron Church; she volunteered reading to children at the Fairborn Primary School and established the Stettler Scholarship fund for...
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