Obituaries
Margaret Patricia Denker
Nov 28, 2014
Margaret Patricia Denker, 85, of Cincinnati, died peacefully Nov. 28 surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was the oldest of four children of Faith and Dan Seibold, who raised her on a farm in Papillion, Nebraska, that has been in the family since 1894. Pat graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1951 with a degree in home economics. She...
George D. Patterson
Nov 27, 2014
George D. Patterson, age 73, of Highlands, NJ, and resident of Miamisburg, OH passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014. George served in the U.S. Army. He was the founder and President of the Brotherhood U.S. Army Veterans Association. George was an avid fisherman and boater. He was a very outgoing people person and will be most remembered by his...
Jan Knight
Nov 27, 2014
KNIGHT, Jan E.Age 64, passed away November 27, 2014 with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Marjorie Braden; brother, James Michael Braden; and nephew, Richard Braden. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William "Bill" Knight; children, Lorraine "Lori" (Richard) Perl and Chris Knight; siblings, John "Pat" (Lynn) Braden...
Thelma Kubilius
Nov 27, 2014
KUBILIUS, Thelma, age 92, of Dayton, passed away on November 27, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Kubilius. Thelma is survived by her children, Nancy (Woodrow) Smith and Randy (Donna) Kubilius; grandchildren, Brady (Selena) Smith; great grandchildren, Amanda and Cody Smith, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00...
Robert Ransom
Nov 27, 2014
Robert H. Ransom, age 72 of Dayton, passed away November 27, 2014. He was born August 4, 1942 in Dayton to the late William and Dorothy Ransom. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Ransom.Bob is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Bob and Jennifer Ransom; sister and brother-in-law: Charlotte and Jack McCarthy;...
Naomi Tuck
Nov 26, 2014
Naomi R. Tuck, age 94 of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014. She was born January 19, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of William and Luella Sorah.She is preceded in death by her husband, James; brothers Vincent, Elmer, Donnie and Thester Sorah.Naomi is survived by her five children; Robert (Sue Ellyn) Tuck, Edward Tuck, Shirley (Douglas) Beem, Wanda...
William F. Leen
Nov 26, 2014
William Frederick Leen., age 91, of Springboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. He was born in Dayton on June 5, 1923 to the late Harry & Minni Leen. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Robert, Harry, James, and Edward; and sister, Betty Brocke. Bill served in the U.S. Army during...
Harold Burns
Nov 26, 2014
Harold B. Burns, age 80 of Franklin, formerly of Jamestown, passed away November 26, 2014. He was born May 21, 1934 in Dayton to the late William and Marie Burns. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Burns; step-son, Robert Lane; and many brothers and sisters. Harold is survived by his children: William...
Vanessa D. Morelock
Nov 25, 2014
Vanessa D. Morelock, 61 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014. She was born February 19, 1953, the daughter of the late James and Billie Stamper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Morelock Jr.; siblings, Timothy Stamper and Patricia Stamper. Vanessa is survived by her son, James Morelock; daughter, Margaret Morelock;...
Mary L. Emmons
Nov 25, 2014
Mary L. Emmons, age 84 of Kettering, reunited with her husband, James R. Emmons I, on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. She was born March 16, 1930 in Huntington, W.VA. to the late Carl and Nettie Hardesty. Mary was preceded in death by her son, Danny Ledford and brother, Billy Ray Hardesty.She is survived by her children, Deborah K. Emmons, James...
Philip J. Doerman
Nov 25, 2014
DOERMAN, Philip J., age 62, of Beavercreek, passed away on November 25, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Thomas Doerman and son, Matthew Doerman. Philip is survived by his wife of 41 years, Gloria Doerman; children, Amy Doerman and Andrew (Jessica) Doerman; grandchildren, Isaiah, Jenna and Emma and brothers, Stephen (Cynthia) Doerman and Glenn (Peggy)...
Ruth Lawson
Nov 25, 2014
LAWSON, Ruth, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jay Lawson. Ruth is survived by her son, Jeffrey Lawson; granddaughters, Amber Horvath and Ashley Lawson; great grandchildren, Kaileigh, Cheyenne, Colen, Hank, Cain, and Joseph; brothers, Alfred, Wayne, Hermon, and Bruce Hubbs; sisters, Sylvia Campbell and Nannie Lawson, as well as...
Elaine A. Wood
Nov 25, 2014
Elaine A. (Connor) Wood, age 77 of Dayton, OH passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014. She is survived by her children, Donna (Allen) Hoyle, Dora Lynn (Allan Meade) Wood-Coffee, Helen (Timothy) Edwards, Gilce (Marcia) Wood, Dalaina (Mel) Fancher and Beth (Donny) Ulrich; grandchildren, Barry, Tim, Teresa, Sheldon, Mark, Babette, Lonnie Jr., Tara, Nicole, Sabrina, Teila, Lora, China, Sheena, Brittany, Lance...
Jackie Lindsey
Nov 25, 2014
LINDSEY, Jackie Carlyle, age 73, of Centerville went to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 after a long battle of Alzheimer's disease. Jackie was still residing with her daughter, Penny and son-in-law, Mark Wenning at the time of her passing. Jackie was born in Whiteville, NC, and grew up in Jacksonville, NC. She was a graduate...
Lavada Evers
Nov 25, 2014
Lavada M. Evers, age 76 of Dayton, passed away November 25, 2014. She was born November 3, 1938 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents: Marguerite Terrill and Sheldon & Dorothy Terrill; and loving husband, Jerry Evers.Lavada is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Craig and Darcie Evers; daughter, Charlotte Stevens; granddaughter, Karen (Chris) Burger; half-sister, Patricia...
Ralph D. Wells, Sr.
Nov 25, 2014
Ralph D. Wells, Sr., age 74 of Brookville and formerly of Northridge, reunited with his wife, Allie Wells and son, Ralph Wells, Jr., on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. He was born June 1, 1940 in Norton, VA to the late Bill Sr. and Zola Wells. Ralph was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Jr.; sister, Beulah and great aunt,...
James Sweet
Nov 24, 2014
SWEET, James Ryland, of Beavercreek, born in Fonde, KY, November 2, 1918 and passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the age of 96. His parents, David Henry and Cordia Irene (Murray) Sweet, preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his wife, Mildred (Thomas) Sweet (d. May 21, 2009); sisters, Alberta (Elmer) Giles, Lucille Speaks, Helen...
John R. Hill
Nov 24, 2014
John R. Hill, age 63 of Kettering, passed away November 24, 2014. He was born October 4, 1951 in Tulsa, OK to John M. and Phola Hill. John was preceded in death by sisters: Nancy K. Hill and Beverly Smith.In addition to his parents, John is survived by his wife of nearly 43 years, Bonnie Hill; children: David (Sarah) Hill,...
Mattie Goodlett
Nov 24, 2014
Mattie Goodlett, age 87 of Xenia, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014. She was born February 16, 1927 in Sallis, Mississippi the daughter of Charles and Maggie Burrell.She is preceded in death by her parents and 9 siblings.Mattie is survived by her husband, Nelson; a daughter, Pamela (Robert) Walls; two grandchildren, Rob (Courtney) Walls and Tyler (Abby) Walls; six great...
Rodger Craig
Nov 23, 2014
Rodger Lee Craig, 51, of Springfield, a beloved brother and father went home to Jesus on November 23, 2014. He was born in Springfield, Ohio May 12, 1963; the son of John A. Craig and Shirley J. Craig. Brother loved life! He loved his family and son. Brother was a big kid at heart. Christmas was his favorite time of...
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