Obituaries

James F. Baker

James F. Baker

Sep 3, 2012

BAKER, James F., age 95, of West Milton, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012. He was born June 23, 1917 in Jenning County, Indiana. James served during World War II with the United States Army. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, American Legion and the Masonic Lodge. James was a former teacher and retired from the Vandalia School...

James H. Anderson

James H. Anderson

Sep 3, 2012

ANDERSON, James H., age 86, of Medway and formerly of Somerset, KY, passed away September 3, 2012. He was born July 10, 1926 in Yamacraw, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Frances J. Anderson; children, Rickie (Denise) Anderson, Paula (Michael) Melvin, Deborah (James)...

Edgar E. Wells

Edgar E. Wells

Sep 3, 2012

Edgar "Eddie" Wells 2/17/1930-9/3/2012. Survived by his wife, Ilene McGuire Wells; children, Kelley (Todd) Elam, Robin (Jim) Shillito, Rocky (Leslie) McKinney; grandchildren, Sara (Aaron Flick) Shillito, Emily (Greg) Davis, Tyler (Jessica) Elam, Jordan Elam, Hannah, Samuel and Abbey McKinney, Jakey (Charlie), Katie and Emily Bookwalter; great-grandchildren, Lucy Ilene Davis and soon to be born Jack Davis and Owen Elam born...

Benjamin Jones

Benjamin Jones

Sep 3, 2012

Benjamin Carey Jones, 75 of Medway Ohio, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 3, 2012. Ben loved his Lord and Savior above all else, he adored his wife and cherished his family and friends. He was a hardworking man who served his country in the U.S. Navy. He taught Sunday school for many years and shared his love...

Roy Edgar Morrison

Roy Edgar Morrison

Sep 3, 2012

Roy Edgar Morrison, age 91 of Dayton, passed away September 3, 2012. He was born May 25, 1921 in Albany, KY to the late Thomas and Mary Belle Morrison. In addition to his parents, Edgar was preceded in death by his step-son, David Paugh; sister, Mabel; brothers: Lolan and Dee.Edgar is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lorene Morrison;...

Jessie Gross

Jessie Gross

Sep 3, 2012

Jessie Gross, age 91, passed away in Monterey, TN Monday, September 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Gross and son-in-law, James Hammons. Jessie is survived by her children, Betty Hammons, Vernon Lee (Carole) Gross and Beverly (Michael) Hickey; grandchildren, Lisa Tipton, Pamela Heinrich, Kevin Gross, Leanne Barnes and Kyle Gross; great-grandchildren, Brian , Jessie and...

Richard Wellings

Richard Wellings

Sep 2, 2012

Wellings, Richard E. age 59, of Englewood, passed away September 2, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Wellings and Daisy Gross and brother-in-law, Dave Crippin. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie (Brian) Novak; brother, Brad (Amy) Gross; sister, Jackie Crippin; grandchildren, Brenden and Ashlie Novak; nieces and nephews, Tracy (Shawn) Crippin-Haake, Steve (Jamie) Crippin, Nicole...

Archie Bowling

Archie Bowling

Sep 2, 2012

Bowling, Archie "Chad", age 41, of Kettering, passed away, Sunday, September 2, 2012. Chad was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. He was loved by his family and many friends. And will be remembered for his loving heart and for his ability to make people laugh. Chad was an avid lover of the outdoors, and loved to shoot and...

Gracie Rae Purdum

Gracie Rae Purdum

Sep 2, 2012

Purdum, Gracie Rae, age 7, of Miami Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center. Gracie is survived by her loving parents: Rob & Carrie Purdum; brothers: Stevie & Nick Sartoris; maternal grandparents: Mike & Carol Fiorentino; paternal grandparents: Bob & Olga Purdum; great grandmothers: Ruby Pigman & Betty Purdum; aunts & uncles: Mike...

Davontay Stewart

Davontay Stewart

Sep 2, 2012

STEWART, DaVontay Allen, precious infant son of Antoinette Erwin and Darrick Stewart, Sr.; brother of Darrick Stewart Jr. Went home to our Savior Jesus Christ on September 2, 2012. The family will receive friends, Monday, September 10, 2012 from 12:30 pm until the time of service at 1:30 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home โ€“ North, 4104 Needmore Rd. Interment to...

Elizabeth Bliss

Elizabeth Bliss

Sep 2, 2012

Bliss, Elizabeth, "Liz", (nee: Oroszi), age 80, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Wood Glen Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Julia Oroszi; brothers, Joe, Sam, Paul, Charles, Alex; and by her sister, Judy Clark. Liz is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tom; her daughter, Marcia (Nick) Tarkany;...

Randy L. Watts

Randy L. Watts

Sep 2, 2012

WATTS, Randy L., age 53, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012. He was born August 5, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. Randy is survived by his children, Jennifer Watts and Brian Watts; his mother, Mary Simpkins; three brothers, Scott Watts, Gary Watts and Dale Watts all of Riverside; special friend and mother of his children, Pam Watts. He was...

David Moses

David Moses

Sep 2, 2012

Moses, David P., age 51, of Fairborn, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012. He was a member of the Old Timers Club in Xenia, Ohio. David was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mirella, in 2006; and he is survived by his father, Wayne Moses; his brother, Michael (Patricia) Moses; his sister, Nadia Deans; his...

Harry Gabbard

Harry Gabbard

Aug 31, 2012

Harry Gabbard, age 67, of Kettering, OH passed away Friday August 31, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Elsie Gabbard; and brothers, Paul and Guy Gabbard. Harry is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda (nee: Koettel) Gabbard; children, Kristin Leigh, Jessica Lynne, Scott Douglas Smith, Sheri Rae Smith, and Ashley Durig; grandchildren, Sophie...

Linda Swaisgood

Linda Swaisgood

Aug 31, 2012

Linda Swaisgood, age 62, passed away August 31, 2012, in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by Fred Swaisgood, her husband of 40 years; two children, Brett (Therese) and Craig (Sarah); and five grandchildren. Lin was a Licensed Independent Social Worker who served her community for over 35 years, as well as a volunteer in her community. Lin was a graduate...

Billie Jean Ratcliffe

Billie Jean Ratcliffe

Aug 31, 2012

Billie Jean Ratcliffe, age 82, of West Carrollton, OH passed away on Friday August 31, 2012. She was born on June 27, 1930 in Corbin, KY. She will be missed by her beloved husband of 62 years, Roy E. Ratcliffe; daughters, Jill Aberman and Melissa Thien; son-in-law, Ken Thien; grandchildren, Lindsay Puckett, Joey Thien, Katie Thien, and Ellie Thien; brother,...

Mike Rentas

Mike Rentas

Aug 30, 2012

RENTAS, Mike, age 69, of Dayton, passed away on August 30, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Alice. Mike is survived by his sister, Cindy; daughter, Tammy, as well as other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek,...

James Franklin Heatherly

James Franklin Heatherly

Aug 30, 2012

James Franklin Heatherly, age 87, of Dayton, OH passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012. Born February 10, 1925 in Demory, Campbell County TN. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Christine (nee Gilreath). He is survived by his son Larry (Bev), daughter Krista; his precious grandchildren Isaac, Jacob, and Lana; and several nieces and nephews. Also...

Christopher Alexander Hatton

Christopher Alexander Hatton

Aug 29, 2012

Christopher A. Hatton, age 35, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He was preceded in death by his sister, Angela McKinney. Chris is survived by his parents Linville & Frances Hatton; children, Noah, Hayleigh, Nathan and Nicholas Hatton; brothers, Linville Jr., Richard and Joshua Hatton; many aunts and uncles including Debbie (Ed) Lewis; and a host of other...

Brenda Lockwood

Brenda Lockwood

Aug 29, 2012

Brenda K. Lockwood, age 59 of Dayton, passed away August 29, 2012. She was born May 10, 1953 in Dayton to the late Herbert and Betty Hounshell. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Hounshell; and sister, Glenda "Babe" Hounshell.Brenda is survived by her husband of 42 years, Donald Lockwood; daughters: Tammy (Matt)...

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