James "Ray" Southers's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2025 in Miamisburg, Ohio

James "Ray" Southers

March 11, 1969 - July 14, 2025 (56 years old)

Miamisburg, Ohio

James "Ray" Southers's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2025 in Miamisburg, Ohio

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Arpp, Root & Carter Funeral Home

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James "Ray" Southers

March 11, 1969 - July 14, 2025 (56 years old)

Miamisburg, Ohio


James Southers Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Southers of Miamisburg, Ohio, born in Hamilton, Ohio, who passed away on July 14, 2025 at the age of 56. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Southers to pay them a last tribute.

As James departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved James. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Floyd and Lucy Southers (Barrett); and his brother Terry Southers. He is survived by: his wife Sage Southers (McCloskey); and his children, James Regan Southers (Christa Zornes), Red Southers (Roman) and Brianna Southers (Michael Buckney).

Visitation was held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home (29 N Main St, Germantown, OH 45327). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Aka Franklin Church of God (704 S River St, Franklin, OH 45005). A burial was held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Fairview Cemetery-Gratis (5785 Brubaker Rd, Eaton, OH 45330).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arpp, Root & Carter Funeral Home



Fri

July 18

Visitation

Carter Funeral Home
29 N Main St, Germantown, OH 45327

Sat

July 19

Funeral service

Aka Franklin Church of God
704 S River St, Franklin, OH 45005

Sat

July 19

Burial

Fairview Cemetery-Gratis
5785 Brubaker Rd, Eaton, OH 45330

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July 17, 2025

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“In loving memory of James Southers, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”


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