Obituaries

Nancy Spence

Nancy Spence

Aug 14, 2014

Nancy Lee Merrill Spence, formerly of Vandalia, Ohio, left this life peacefully on August 14, 2014. She was born on February 20, 1929, the daughter of Millard F. and Lauretta (White) Merrill. She was married to Orville (Cedric) Spence on August 13, 1949 and together they raised four children until his passing in 1987. She will be remembered as a...

Harry Stillwell

Harry Stillwell

Aug 14, 2014

Harry Leroy Stillwell, age 90, of Dayton, OH passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014. Visitation is Monday, August 18, 2014 from 10am to 11am with funeral service starting at 11am at the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, OH.

Raymond Younce, Sr.

Raymond Younce, Sr.

Aug 13, 2014

Raymond Younce, age 85 of Dayton, passed away August 13, 2014 at Tennova Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1928 in Dayton, OH, the son of Raymon and Helen Younce. Ray retired from General Motors after 40+ years of service, was a faithful member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, and a lifetime member of Dayton Elk's Lodge No. 58.He...

Gladys N. Armstrong

Gladys N. Armstrong

Aug 13, 2014

Gladys Norma (Daugherty) Armstrong, age 92, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 with family in the home and went to Heaven peacefully. She loved her family, friends and nature. Gladys worked at Western Union as a telegraph operator during World War II, while her husband was in Combat as a gunner on a B24 bomber. Preceded in death...

Stewart Wayne Barker

Stewart Wayne Barker

Aug 13, 2014

Stewart "Wayne" Barker, age 77, of Saint Paris, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in his home with his granddaughters, Brandy and Shannon by his side. He was born on April 15, 1937 in the Coal Mine area of West Virginia, to the late Roy L. and Janetta (Cinnamon) Barker. Wayne is survived by his beloved Wife of 58...

Gladys Elizabeth Bowlin

Gladys Elizabeth Bowlin

Aug 13, 2014

Gladys Elizabeth Bowlin, 92, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2014. She was born on July 24, 1922 in Jellico, Tennessee, to the late Lee and Iris (Lay) Ledford. Gladys was also preceded in death by her Husband of 36 years, Ernest Bowlin and her Son, Roger Bowlin. She is survived by her Children, Iris Sell, Diana...

Audrey Jean Cooper

Audrey Jean Cooper

Aug 11, 2014

SCARBOROUGH-COOPER, Audrey Jean Age 76, of Huber Heights passed away August 11, 2014 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 29, 1937 in Verde, KY to the late, George and Bertha Scarborough. She is Proceeded in death by her husband, James D. Cooper and siblings, James Scarborough, Madyline Collier, Jack Scarborough, Don Scarborough, and Billy Scarborough. She is...

David Zeh

David Zeh

Aug 11, 2014

David J. Zeh, age 65 of Columbus, passed away August 11, 2014. He was born July 17, 1949 in Wauwatosa, WI to the late Theodore Zeh and Genevieve Zeh, who survives. In addition to his mother, Gen, Dave is survived by his sons: David (Lisa) Zeh and Chris (Amy) Zeh; grandchildren: Jaelee, Payton, Emmarie, Trace and Kelsey; brothers: Richard (Mary...

Billy G. Smith Jr.

Billy G. Smith Jr.

Aug 11, 2014

Billy G. Smith Jr., age 59, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. He was born February 17, 1955 in Dayton. Billy was a 1973 graduate of Kiser High School and attended Wright State University. Billy retired from GM after 30 years of service. He was a member of Moose Lodge #73 and Dayton Gym Club.Billy was preceded...

Helaine J. Bryant

Helaine J. Bryant

Aug 11, 2014

Helaine J. Bryant, age 63, of Trotwood, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 19, 1950 to the late Nathaniel and Ethel Lee (Sims) Henry. Helaine was a retired Registered Nurse and was a loyal servant of Jehovah for over 30 years.In...

Rolland E Finnell

Rolland E Finnell

Aug 11, 2014

FINNELL, Rolland "Ron" Eugene Age 83, passed away August 11, 2014. He was born April 12, 1931 to the late, William and Ruth (Smith) Finnell. Ron and his 10 siblings were raised on a farm in Coshocton, OH. He married Fyetta "Peg" Mae Krieger on May 23, 1953. Together they enjoyed traveling the world during his 23 years of service...

Brenda G. Hoskins

Brenda G. Hoskins

Aug 11, 2014

Brenda G. Hoskins, age 56, of Mt. Sterling, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Hoskins. Brenda is survived by her daughters, Sarah Johnson and Kristy Hoskins; grandchildren, Cameron Donathan, Peyton Johnson, Karly Hoskins and Kristian Hoskins; siblings, Trisha Craft, Myrtle Smith, Roger Mills, Timothy...

Molly Beth Lewis

Molly Beth Lewis

Aug 10, 2014

Molly Beth Lewis, age 27 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 7, 1987. Molly was preceded in death by her grandparents: Virgil Hibbard, Betty Hibbard and Bonnie Lovelace. She is survived by her mother, Lori Owen, of Medway, Ohio; father, Kenneth Lewis of Medway, Ohio; brother, Jake (Stephanie) Lewis of...

Carol Golden

Carol Golden

Aug 10, 2014

Carol Golden, age 70 of Xenia, slipped away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday morning, August 10, 2014. She was born January 17, 1944 in Star City, WV to the late Louis and Lydia (Gancs) Chiodo.She will be greatly missed by her children, Carrie and Keith Golden, her sister Erma Panaia, and countless family and friends.Mom was the sunshine...

David Ball

David Ball

Aug 10, 2014

David A. Ball, age 89 of Englewood, departed this life into the arms of Jesus on August 10, 2014. He was born April 15, 1925 in Youngs Creek, KY to the late John and Linda Ball. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Ball; brothers: William Ball, Everett Leon Ball and Ed Ball;...

Ruth Cairo

Ruth Cairo

Aug 10, 2014

Ruth Etta Cairo, of Oakwood, OH passed away on Sunday August 10, 2014. Ruth was the wife of Commander Robert F. Cairo, U.S. Navy (retired), and they had been married for 54 years. They were married in Philadelphia in November 1960 and renewed their vows in November 2010 to mark their fiftieth anniversary. Ruth is survived by sons, Robert Jr....

Melissa Bartee

Melissa Bartee

Aug 9, 2014

Melissa BarteeAge 35, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. She is preceded in death by her sister, Lora Lea. She is survived by her husband, Josh Bartee; children, Nathan and Joshua Jr.; step-daughters, Krysta and Sarrah Bartee; mother, Pamela North; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Steven and Phyllis Bartee; and Aunt, Mandy Smith. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, and friend...

Shawn Plessinger

Shawn Plessinger

Aug 9, 2014

Shaw William Plessinger, Age 32, of Huber Heights passed away at home Saturday, August 9, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Sheri Hawthorne; uncle, Bill Hawthorne; grandmother, Barbara Hawthorne; daughter, Bryannah Plessinger; former wife, Andrea Cain; daughter, Kylie Plessinger of Texas; and son , Bishop Plessinger. Shawn attended Miami Jacobs College to fulfill his dream of becoming an auto...

Andrew Thaddeus Rodzinka

Andrew Thaddeus Rodzinka

Aug 9, 2014

Andrew Thaddeus Rodzinka, Jr. 75, of Miamisburg, OH passed away on Saturday 09-AUG-2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Andrew is survived by his wife Mary Kathlynn, his son and daughter-in-law Paul and Kristin, his daughter Sandra, and his 6 grandchildren. Andrew was a loving husband to Mary, a loving father to his children, and a pillar of strength and counsel for...

Jean L.(Sagraves) Browne

Jean L.(Sagraves) Browne

Aug 9, 2014

Jean L. (Sagraves) Browne, age 80, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. She was born May 2, 1934 in Garrison, Kentucky and raised in Curtis, Michigan. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and crafting. Jean worked as a hostess at The Hampton Inn and was a part-time seamstress. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Sagraves and...

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