Obituaries
Andrew Merritts
Mar 17, 2014
Andrew (Andy) Elmer Merritts, 75, passed away early Monday morning, the 17th of March, 2014 with his family by his side. Andy was born January 17, 1939 in Johnstown, Ohio, to Homer and Hollis Merritts. Andy was a jack of all trades. From working on cars and lawn mowers, to painting air planes, to wood working and machinery. He has...
Charlene A. Miles
Mar 17, 2014
MILES, Charlene A., passed away on March 17th, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Bricker Eaton & James F. Sabins & her brothers, Gary Eaton & Bob Cotterman. She is survived by her siblings, Jack Cotterman, Patty Doval, Linda Baker, Terry Eaton & Donnie Eaton, her children, Judith (Darrell Patrick) Ross, Karen (Glenn) Lightcap-MacKay, Ronald (Mollie)...
William Harris, Sr.
Mar 16, 2014
William Grayford Harris, 87, of Dayton, OH, passed Sunday morning, 3/16/2014 in his home from natural causes. A beloved and selfless Father he was preceded in death by his wife Dessie Dean Harris, his daughter Vickie Lynne Bird and his son William Grayford Harris Jr.Survived by his daughters Reba Joyce Jones, Vivian Louise Harris and Teresa Ann Harris, his sons...
Rossetta P. Davis
Mar 16, 2014
Rossetta P. Davis, age 36 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 16, 2014. She was born September 5, 1977 in Richmond, KY to her late father, Clarence Davis Sr. and her mother, Frances Davis and she survives. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ross and Inos Davis; maternal grandparents, Anna Owens and Thomas Rouark.She is survived...
Clifford E. Fraley
Mar 16, 2014
Clifford E. Fraley, 46, of Huber Heights, passed away March 16, 2014. He was born July 14, 1967 to the late Christine Querry.Clifford was a graduate of Tri-State Driving School and was a driver for Lyons Electric Co. at the time of his passing.He is survived by his Girlfriend of 25 years, Stephanie L. Kelly of Huber Heights; Loving Brother,...
Keith Bolner
Mar 15, 2014
Keith L. Bolner, age 64 of Eaton, passed away March 15, 2014. He was born August 16, 1949 in Dayton to the late Dunwood Bolner and Margaret Bolner. In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by daughter, Beth Dudon.Keith is survived by his wife, Debbie Bolner; son, Andrew (Jodi) Dudon; grandchildren: Miranda Schiff and Devin Taul; brother,...
Reuben Young, Jr.
Mar 14, 2014
Reuben Young, Jr., age 81 of Nelson, GA and formerly of Trotwood, OH, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014. He was born July 23, 1932 in Dayton, to the late Reuben and Mary E. Young, Sr. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lily Mae Young.He is survived by his three sons, John (Mayda) Young, Mark (Karen) Young...
Janet Braccini
Mar 14, 2014
Janet F. Braccini, 80, of Centerville, OH passed away Friday, March 14, 2014. Janet was born in Reading, England on January 5, 1934, to Albert and Joyce Fulbrook and is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, David Fulbrook.Survivors include her children, Nicholas Braccini and wife Janet, Neil Braccini and wife Cynthia; grandchildren, Mandy, Joshua, and Chase Braccini; great...
Tina Bateson
Mar 14, 2014
Tina Marie Bateson, age 36, of Dayton, OH passed away Friday March 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chris Bateson; son, Evan Sacher; and grandparents, Lester and Ina Davidson. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Nancy Combs; children, Alyssa, Christopher, Tristan, Serenity, and Jacob; siblings, Rebecca (Mark) Ketron, Jeanette (Tim) Payne, Craig Combs, and...
Georgia Smith Pruitt
Mar 14, 2014
Ms. Georgia Smith Pruitt Age 85 of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Friday, March 14, 2014 at her home. She was born July 11, 1928 in Black Diamond, Tennessee.Georgia is preceded in death by:Husband:Arthur PruittParents:Edd & Maggie Partin SmithBrothers:Carl Wayne SmithPete SmithSisters:June ParkerWilma RoseMable YorkRuby BrowningShe is survived by:Sons:Jerry (Kathy) PruittTim (Julie) PruittDaughter:Brenda PruittTen Grandchildren & Five Great GrandchildrenBrothers:James Smith &...
Jo R. Risk
Mar 14, 2014
Jo R. Risk, age 71, of West Carrollton passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Inez Redwine; and brothers, Ron & Glenn Redwine. Jo is survived by her sisters, Frankie (Jim) Fritts and Linda (Hem) Patel; children, Christy (Bruce) Thompson, Gary Luneke and Lori (Michael Coffman) Davis; grandchildren, Stephanie Thompson,...
Bessie Smith
Mar 13, 2014
In Loving Memory of our Mother, Bessie (Dunn) Smith. Sunrise January 21, 1934 to Sunset March 13, 2014.Our Mother fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease and leaves behind a sadness and void in many hearts. She was the last survivor of thirteen children born to the late Sammy and Rova Dunn. Bessie was a resident of Grafton Oaks Nursing...
Edith W. Paul
Mar 13, 2014
Edith W. Paul, age 91, of Miami Township, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley B. Paul and son, Stanley D. Paul; husband, Richard Wittmer and daughter, Betty Sue Wittmer; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Edith is survived by daughter-in-law, Robin Paul; grandsons, Zachary (Gina) Paul and Dustin Paul; great-granddaughters, Morgan...
Sarah A. Neef
Mar 13, 2014
Sarah A. Neef, age 35, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Sarah was preceded in death by her grandparents, Herbert & Anne Neef. She is survived by her parents, Douglas & Tonia Neef; children Jayden and Kailynn and their father, Jason Abshear; uncle, Jeffrey (Phyllis) Neef; aunt, Kimberly Neace; and many other relatives and friends. The family...
Marlene Courtney
Mar 13, 2014
Marlene E. Courtney, age 76, of West Carrollton, OH passed away Thursday March 13, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Arthur Courtney. Visitation is Wednesday March 19, 2014 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm with funeral service starting at 2:30pm at the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.Please leave a special...
Daniel Edward Gearing Sr.
Mar 13, 2014
Daniel Edward Gearing Sr., age 63, of Middletown passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Roxanna Gearing; children, Daniel Gearing Jr., Kristen Knauth, Roxanna Marriott and Samuel Marriott II; numerous grandchildren; siblings, Sherrie, Mark, Jan; and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements are entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel.
Jacob Phillips Sr.
Mar 13, 2014
Jacob R. Phillips Sr., passed away on Thursday, March 13th, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, his brothers, David Phillips, Elmer Phillips & Audie Phillips, his sisters, Dorothy Marion Phillips, Geraldine Foster, Andrewa Hensley, Charity & Faith Phillips, his grandson, Danny Wyatt Jr. & his great-granddaughter, Shaylee Hayslip. He is survived by his sisters, Melody (Bryce)...
Michael Denning
Mar 12, 2014
Michael (Mike) E. Denning, age 74, of Farmersville, OH passed away March 12, 2014. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & June (Swihart) Denning and a Granddaughter, Shannon Cox. Leaving to cherish his memory is his wife of 57 years, Shirley (Colin) Denning; his children, Michael (Julie) of Riverside, OH, Barb (Tony) Burress of Farmersville, OH and...
Renate Bowne
Mar 11, 2014
Renate Bowne, age 70 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. She was born in Germany on October 18, 1943 to the late, Ernst and Ottilie Schmeisser. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Stephen Bowne; nephew and two sisters-in-law.She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Justis; grandchildren, Lee, Brandon, Rob and Cassidy; companion, Edmond...
Robert E. Baker, Sr.
Mar 11, 2014
Sr., BAKER, Robert "Bob" E., age 70, of Beavercreek, born in Olean, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and June Baker, as well as 2 granddaughters. Bob is survived by his wife, Mary Baker; children, Robert Baker, Jr., Barb Slade, and Jody Fitzimmons; step-sons, Tim and Chad Chansler; many...
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