Obituaries
Paul Galloway
Feb 12, 2015
Paul Galloway Jr. April 16, 1925-February 12, 2015 Born in Augusta, KY to Paul Smith Galloway and Callie Malee (Poe) Galloway. The family relocated to Brooksville, KY in 1939, where he graduated from high school in 1942, later attending West Virginia Wesleyan College. He was employed at Wright Field, Dayton, OH, in the Aero Medical Laboratory, and later at the...
Rhonda Jean Hughes
Feb 11, 2015
HUGHES, Rhonda JeanAge 46, of Riverside passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Rhonda is preceded in death by grandparents, James W. and Dorothy Etherington; father, Thomas Harris; brother, Steven Smith; uncle, James M. Etherington; cousin, Curtis J. Young. She was a devoted wife, mother, and daughter. She leaves to mourn her passing, fathers, Ronald Antrican and Sonny Dawes; mother,...
Rebecca Jane Hendricks
Feb 11, 2015
HENDRICKS, Rebecca Jane "Becky"Age 56, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2015. She was born May 21, 1958 in Dayton, OH to James H. and Gretha L. Hendricks Jr. She is preceded in death by her father, James. She is survived by her mother, Gretha; sister, Renee (Steve) Kennedy; niece and nephew, Emily and Hayden Kennedy;...
Ned M. Brooks
Feb 10, 2015
Brooks, Ned M., age 90, of Riverside, passed away February 10, 2015. He was born February 14, 1924 in Blakely, GA, son of the late Clyde and Annie Brooks. Ned is survived by his sons, Michael (Madonna) Brooks and Douglas Brooks; step-son, Darryl McNamara; sister-in-law, Jonnie Cooke; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many other friends and relatives. The family will...
Jodi Leigh Lawson-Sibert
Feb 10, 2015
Jodi Lawson-SibertAge 44, of Kettering OH, died too young on Feb. 10, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital. Jodi was born on Feb. 5, 1971 in Lansing, MI, to Vernon and Sandra Karsten, both deceased. She was passionately dedicated to her faith and family as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her loving husband Michael...
Christopher M. Richardson Jr.
Feb 9, 2015
Christopher Michael Richardson Jr. infant son of Christopher Richardson Sr. and Ta'Shey Casey went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital. In addition to his parents, he was survived by grandparents, Shabocka Elms and Tracy Smith and Stephan Richardson; three aunts, Ta'Nesha and Ta'Lyn Casey and Ahmadae' Elms; three sisters, Ty'Shirya Walton,...
Don Poe
Feb 9, 2015
POE, Don Richard, age 64, of Beavercreek, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2015. He was born October 6, 1950 in Dallas, TX to the late Woodrow J. and Maryann Poe. He graduated from Paschal High School, TX in 1969 and received his Bachelor's in Mathematics from Baylor University, TX in 1974. He received a U.S. Air Force Reserve...
Opal O'Connell
Feb 9, 2015
Opal O'Connell, age 86, passed away February 9, 2015 at the Summit at Park Hills. She was born September 12, 1928 in Harlan, KY to the late, Matt and Lectie Bargo. Opal is also preceded in death by brothers, Fuston, Bob and Lyle Bargo; sisters, Eslean Shoupe and Della Bargo. She is survived by her children, Paula Mullins, Gail Baker,...
Lon Hart
Feb 9, 2015
HART, Lon A.Age 83, passed away February 9, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vance and Alva Hart; brother, Michael Hart; and sister, Linda. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helenann Hart; son, Russell Hart; brothers, Vance (Jeannie) Hart and Wayne (Patty) Hart; sisters, Nell (Don) Lewis and Janice (Herman) Jackson; and numerous nieces,...
Roger Shirk
Feb 9, 2015
SHIRK, Roger, age 89, of Beavercreek, was taken home by our loving Lord on Monday, February 9, 2015. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia Shirk. He is survived by his daughter, Vicki Duffy; son, Randy and daughter-in-law, Patti Shirk; son, Ronald Shirk (Susan Rothwell); daughter, Robin and son-in-law, Gary LaPorte; grandchildren, Christopher Shirk,...
Marlene Melton
Feb 9, 2015
Marlene Melton, age 60, of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. She was born August 24, 1954 in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter of the late Charles and Madiline Fugate.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, James W. Melton and Son, James W. Melton , Jr.Marlene is survived by her Two Sisters, Charlotte Whitt...
Asta M. Lundgren
Feb 9, 2015
Asta M. Lundgren, age 93 of Kettering, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at Oak Creek Terrace. She was born May 17, 1921 in Sweden the daughter of Oscar and Olga Harding.She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Henry Lundgren.Asta is survived by her son, Chris (Barbara)Lundgren; a daughter, Ingrid Wilson; two grandchildren, Eric Lundgren and...
Peggy L. Colston
Feb 9, 2015
Peggy L. Colston, 79, of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. She was born October 8, 1935 in Pembroke, Virginia the daughter of the late Chapman and Glenna Meredith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several siblings. She enjoyed setting up her booth at local flea markets where she was known as "The Black...
William "Bill" Breiden
Feb 8, 2015
William "Bill" K. Breiden Sr., age 88 of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Good Shepherd Village. He was born May 19, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio the son of John and Ruth Breiden. Bill was a avid roller skater, who competed in many roller dance competitions and belonged to the computer club in Dayton.He is preceded in death...
Pauline Thompson
Feb 8, 2015
THOMPSON, Pauline E., age 88, of Eaton, passed away on February 8, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Thompson; son, Danny Spurlock, and great granddaughters, Allyson Sharp and Arianna Harrington. Pauline is survived by her children, Annita (Charles) Hawn, Mike D. Spurlock, Royce (Joanne) Spurlock, Darice (Kathy) Spurlock, Kay (Ronnie) Martin, Bruce (Mechelle) Spurlock, Jana (Mark)...
Leon Edward Niece
Feb 6, 2015
Leon Edward Niece, age 77 of Huber Heights passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. He was born September 7, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Huber Heights.He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and his wife, Linda Niece.Leon is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Hecker; three sons, James Niece,...
James Strausbaugh
Feb 6, 2015
James Strausbaugh, age 56, passed away on February 6, 2015. He was born on May 4, 1958, to Joe and Marcella Strausbaugh in Dayton, OH. He is survived by his mother, daughters Ashley (fiancรฉ Daniel Hogan) Strausbaugh and Megan (David) Landis, and sister Debbie (Rick) Maxwell. He was preceded in death by his father, wife Kathy Strausbaugh, and brother Joey...
Clara Bellman
Feb 6, 2015
Clara Ann Bellman, age 78 of Miamisburg, passed away February 6, 2015. She was born December 18, 1936 in Dayton to the late Ralph and Lucille Bruce. Clara is survived by her loving companion, Eldon Smith; children: Ronald (Rebecca) Braden, Donald (Bobbie Jo) Braden, Edward Braden Jr., JoVon Smith and Vonda (Bill) Chambers; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters; many...
Ruby H Griffin
Feb 6, 2015
GRIFFIN, Ruby H. Age 87, passed away February 6, 2015. She was born in Garden Creek, VA to the late, Thomas and Mary Lowe. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Everett Griffin; great-granddaughter, Peytin E. Griffin; and 9 siblings. She is survived by her children, Barbara L. (Frank E.) Herzog, Everett V. Griffin Jr., Ernie J. (Patty...
William Vorhis
Feb 6, 2015
William R. Vorhis, age 64, of Kettering, Ohio passed away at Hospice when he went to meet the Lord on February 6. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Oleta Vorhis, of Kettering. He is survived by his brother, Ronald (Bonnie) of Kettering; sons: Steven (Tasha) Ellsberry of Jacksonville, FL and Eric of Chicago; and four grandchildren....
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