Obituaries
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...
John F. Berning
Nov 22, 2014
John F. Berning, Sr. of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away on November 22, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on January 13, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to H. Reed and Virginia Berning. He is survived by former spouse, Sandra Berning; daughter, Amita Lee Pujara; son, John F. Berning, Jr; grandchildren, Ajay and Annika Pujara of Beavercreek; brother, Charles (Linda)...
Norman Courtney
Nov 22, 2014
Norman Courtney, age 70 of Dayton passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Norman was a member of the NMRA Division 3 and served as webmaster. He was preceded in death by his parents; C. Harold & Mildred Courtney and his son, Sean Courtney. Norman is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda Courtney; daughter, Kacey (Dan) Gyory;...
Scott B. Clevinger
Nov 22, 2014
CLEVINGER, Scott B. Age 43, unexpectedly passed away November 22, 2014. He is preceded in death by his mother, Anthanette Clevinger; maternal grandmother, Louise Young; and paternal grandmother, Helen Clevenger. He is survived by his children, Kyle Clevinger, Corinna Clevinger, and Cassidy Clevinger; granddaughter, Rylie Quinn Jarrell; father, Michael "Buddy" (Mary) Clevinger; brother, Michael L. Clevinger Jr.; mother of his...
Evelyn Risko
Nov 21, 2014
EVELYN M. RISKO, 92, born June 16, 1922, passed away November 21, 2014 in The Villages, Florida. A native Daytonian and Stivers High School graduate she lived in Dayton until retiring in 1978 and moved to Lakeland, Florida where she resided for 34 years. She moved to The Villages, Florida in 2013.She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Thomas Travis
Nov 21, 2014
Thomas Matthew Travis, PT, PhD, MD, 68, of Piqua, returned home to his Creator November 21, 2014 at 10:35 a.m. while in Heartland of Piqua Nursing Home. He was born in New Orleans, La., on Jan. 24, 1946, to Thomas M. and Evy Lee Travis. The family moved to Chicago in 1948. Thomas was lovingly called "Junior" at home. Most...
Larry Glenn"Poppop" Herron
Nov 21, 2014
Herron, Larry Glenn "Pop Pop", age 63, of Miamisburg, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014. Larry was born June 27, 1951 in Exeter, Virginia to the late William & Jewell Herron. Larry retired from General Motors with over 37 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years: Carolyn; three sons: Christopher (Jamie), Matthew &...
Jacqueline June Smith
Nov 21, 2014
Smith, Jacqueline June, age 84, of Riverside, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014. June was preceded in death by her husband: Russell; parents: Jack Tucker & Blossom (Elsner) Tucker; and brother: Vincent Bader. She is survived by her son: Rusty Smith; daughter: Sandra (Larry) Brunner; grandchildren: Michael, Roger, Tammy & Anthony and 10 great grandchildren. June was an avid...
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