Obituaries
Maureen Hamilton
Nov 9, 2013
Maureen "Tienee Mo" Hamilton, age 73. Our mother, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, Nov 9, 2013 at The Hospice of Dayton surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Luton Bedfordshire, UK on Jan 10, 1940 the daughter of Robert and Florrie McElhone. Survived by her children: Dean Tate of Munich, Germany, Michelle Emmerick of...
J. Edward Crist
Nov 8, 2013
J. Edward Crist, 92, of Huber Heights, passed away on November 8, 2013 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 10, 1921. Ed was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a recipient of The Purple Heart and Bronze Star and was...
Sara C. Lutz
Nov 8, 2013
Sara C. Lutz (nee Larson), of Centerville, Ohio, formerly of Wyoming, Ohio and Leland, Michigan passed peacefully in her sleep this Friday last, November 8, 2013. Sara was born in Gettysburg, PA on July 20, 1930. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 husbands, 5 siblings and her daughter, Melanie Petersen. Sara is survived by her husband of...
Darrell G. Williams, Sr.
Nov 7, 2013
Darrell G. Williams, Sr., age 59 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 14, 1954 in Dayton to the late, Chester and Helen Williams. Darrell is also preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Williams.He is survived by his two sons, Darrell (Kara) Williams, Jr., and David Williams; grandchildren, Mackenzie...
Patricia E."Pat" Rowley
Nov 7, 2013
Patricia E. "Pat" Rowley, age 70 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 at her home. She was born August 11, 1943 in Dayton to the late, John T. and Pauline Griga. Pat is also preceded in death by her sons, Michael Rowley and Christopher Rowley; sister, Barbara Reich.She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Paul; son,...
Robert William Mccarthy
Nov 6, 2013
Robert William McCarthy, known to his friends as "Bassin Bob", passed away on November 6, 2013 at the VA Hospice in Dayton, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. A long time Huber Heights resident, Bob was born on September 8, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael and Marie (Barrett) McCarthy. Bob was a proud Veteran of the...
Kenneth E. Dudley
Nov 6, 2013
Kenneth E. Dudley, age 82 of Vandalia, reunited with his wife, Sumie Dudley, on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. He was born March 11, 1931 in Winchester, IN to the late, John Kenneth and Evelyn Dudley. Kenneth was also preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Lynn Dudley.He is survived by his son, Stephen and daughter-in-law, Julia.Kenneth was an avid golfer...
Kenneth Lawrence Deis
Nov 5, 2013
Kenneth L. Deis, age 84, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home, on Nov. 5, 2013. Ken was preceded in death by his loving wife, Odessa. Ken is survived by his children Linda (Pete) Kauth, Randy, Wes (Julie), Jim (Sharon), John, & Ron; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; brother, Gene (Arlene); sister, Dottie (Bill) Ward;...
Shirley Ann Downs
Nov 5, 2013
Downs, Shirley A. (Barnhart), age 80, of Springboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Shirley was born January 23, 1933 the daughter of the late Laben & Bernice Barnhart. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Robert, Richard, Helen & Betty. Shirley is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 53 years: Joseph...
Raymond Dixon
Nov 4, 2013
Raymond C. Dixon, 85, of Riverside, passed away on November 4, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton with his devoted son, Paul, by his side. He was born in Blairsville, PA on February 8, 1928 to the late Homer and Gertrude (Murray) Dixon. Raymond was a veteran of the US Navy where he received the WWII Victory Medal for his service.He...
Melvin Dickerson
Nov 3, 2013
Melvin J. "Jim" Dickerson, 74, passed Nov. 3, 2013. Jim was born to the late George H. & Mary B. (Lyons) Dickerson on Oct. 17, 1939. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Albert Dickerson.Jim leaves behind 7 children, Sandra Igo, James (Teresa) Dickerson, Brenda (Bill) Cundiff, Jerry, Steven, Robert and Patricia Dickerson,...
Mary A. Alston
Nov 3, 2013
Mary A. Alston, age 77, was born February 20, 1936 in Troy, Alabama to the late, Lonzie and Bessie Coleman. She was reunited with her parents; husband, Arthur Alston and brother, Lonnie T. Coleman, Sr., on November 3, 2013.She is survived by her loyal son, Marcus (Tonya) Alston, Sr.; grandchildren, Marcus Jr., Mia, Reggie and Michael; brother, Jessie (Kitty) Coleman;...
Frank R. Crouse
Nov 3, 2013
CROUSE, Frank R., age 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 3, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents; Oliver W. & Floy Ray (Collins) Crouse; brothers: Alva, William, Fred, Charlie and Wallace; sisters: Myrtle, Ethel, Ruth and Stella. Frank was born on December 15, 1927 in Coalwood, WV. He attended Yukon Grade School, War...
Carol Lyne Sonnycalb
Nov 3, 2013
Carol Lyne Sonnycalb, age 66, passed away on November 3rd, 2013. She is survived by her husband David, 2 step children, Matthew A. Sonnycalb & Nicole M. Long, her father, Belford Andrews & her brother, Charles Andrews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Helen Andrews. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Belmont Chapter #555. She enjoyed...
Edith Bonavee Fike
Nov 2, 2013
Edith Bonavee (Bonnie) Fike, daughter of Glenn Adison Schrock and Silvia May Grabill Schrock passed away on the 2nd of November at Hospice of Dayton after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was born the 23rd of March, 1924 in a sod house in Selden, KS. Bonnie follows her husband Robert Vernon Fike and children, Linda Kaye and Mark, into...
Cheryl West
Nov 2, 2013
Cheryl "Cherie" West, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on November 2nd, 2013. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Tori West, Dawn (Tim) White, Tara Summers, her granddaughter, Shelby, her brother, Reed Clark & sister, Janine Kerr. She was a devoted mother to her three daughters and was loved by all who came into her life. Mom survived many hardships...
William R. Harper
Nov 2, 2013
Lt. Col. William R. "Bill" Harper, age 84, of Centerville, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Bill was born on October 8, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Arthur & Mary Harper. He retired from the U. S. Air Force after 22 years of service, and then continued to work as a civilian in the U. S. Air...
Lisa Yvonne Daws
Nov 2, 2013
Daws, Lisa Y., age 47, of Xenia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2013. She was born May 21, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio to Arthur and Cleta Daws. Lisa graduated from Greene Joint Vocational School in 1984 and then went on to work at the Inspector General's office at WPAFB retiring in 1995. She was a...
Garland Smith
Nov 2, 2013
Garland N. Smith, 63, formerly of Dayton, passed away on November 2, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1950 to the late Garland and Wilma Smith.Garland worked in Street Maintenance for the City of Dayton. On June 6, 1981, he married Linda Lee Smith (McCallister). Garland and Linda recently moved to Englewood, Ohio. Arrangements are...
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