Obituaries
Joan Y. Bannister
Jan 9, 2013
Bannister, Joan Y., age 80, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Joan is survived by her beloved husband of over 58 years: David; son and daughter-in-law: Bob (Sherry) Bannister; sister: Mary Lou Gordon; nieces: Gwen Miller & Ann Carpenter; nephew: Steve Gordon; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents:...
Frances Hewitt
Jan 8, 2013
Frances R. Hewitt, age 77 of Dayton, passed away January 8, 2013. She was born September 29, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Wayne Hewitt.Frances is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah and John Coffee & Kimberly and Ron Hixenbaugh; son, Russell G. Whitaker; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother, Frank Dayton.Her family will...
Carol Lear
Jan 8, 2013
Carol Joan Lear, age 80, of Tierra Verde, FL ; formally of Dayton passed away January 8, 2013. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January, 16 at 1:30 at Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel.
Elizabeth Ann Kessler
Jan 8, 2013
Elizabeth Ann Kessler passed away at her home on January 8, 2013 surrounded by friends and family after a long illness.Known to friends as Betsy or Sammie, she was born Februay 27, 1951 to Gilbert and Laura Samples. She is survived by her mother Laura, sister Becky, son Leif, daughter Ilka, five grandchildren Paige, Sierra,Emma, Tylor and Sarah; and companion...
Woodrow Barker
Jan 8, 2013
86, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. He is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Ruby; his son, Robert W. Barker & wife Mary Ellen of Eureka, CA and their family, Rob Barker , Julia Hartwell , Joe Barker; Woody's 2nd son, Tom Barker & wife Chris of Beavercreek, and their family, Lisa & husband Rex...
James Centers
Jan 7, 2013
James Lee Centers, age 65, of Danville, Kentucky passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. James was born on September 28, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Jean Corrieri (Embree) and father Dewey Henry Centers. James is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy Ann Centers; daughter; Jennifer Calhoun (Centers) sons; Jeff and...
Robert Davis
Jan 7, 2013
Robert "Scott" Davis, age 40, of Miamisburg, passed away suddenly Monday, January 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Davis; grandparents, Albert & Marie Davis and Bill Chan. Scott is survived by his daughters, Lauren, Megan, Ellana and Alyssa Davis; step-daughter, Taylor Wallace; mother, Cecilia Davis; brother, Tim (Misty) Davis; nephew, Jordan Smith; grandmother, Yeung Chan;...
Belinda Rickels
Jan 7, 2013
Belinda L. Rickels, age 55 of Dayton, passed away January 7, 2013. She was born December 3, 1957 in Dayton to the late Paul Rickels and Mary Rickels, who survives. In addition to her father, Belinda was preceded in death by her sister, Wilma.Belinda is survived by her mother, Mary; sister, Rhonda Philpot; brother, Timothy D. Rickels; and several nieces,...
Kenneth Yates
Jan 7, 2013
YATES, Kenneth "Kenny", age 76, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Vernice; first wife, Terry; 1 brother, and 2 sisters. Kenny is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Bob (Rick), Debora (Rick), Bill, Joe (Malissa), and Kim (Paul); grandchildren, Ricky Jr., Peyton, Alexis, and Kendall; 4 brothers,...
Charles T. Dotson
Jan 7, 2013
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Louella Smith
Jan 7, 2013
Louella Smith, of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 5-7 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel. The service will be Friday, January 11, 2013 at 1 pm at the funeral home.
Christene Carter
Jan 6, 2013
Christene Carter, age 78 years of Miamisburg, Ohio. Mrs. Christene Carter left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 10:08 PM. She was born on March 23, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roland W. Ingram and Mae Gilbert (Ray) Ingram. She was married to the late George Samual Carter. She...
Robert D. Lantis
Jan 6, 2013
Robert D. Lantisage 87, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife: Lilah E. Lantis. He is survived by his son: Doug (Amanda) Lantis; and grandchildren: Peyton and Kaylee Lantis. Robert was a United States Navy Veteran proudly serving during WWII. Funeral services, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday,...
Russell E. Smith
Jan 6, 2013
Russell Edward Smith, age 68 of Riverside, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013.A gathering of friends will be held after the service at the church with the family.
Betty Killion
Jan 6, 2013
Betty K. Killion, age 77, of Moraine, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 6, 2013. She is preceded in death by her mother, Chloe Sweezy; husband, Donald Killion; and sister, Sally Aregis. Survivors include her son, Kevin Killion; grandchildren, Matthew and Elizabeth; aunt, Peggy Spear; brother, Frank (Evelyn) Sweezy; sister, Peggy Fox; and uncle, Edgar (Sheila)...
Barbara Sturgill
Jan 6, 2013
STURGILL, Barb, age 48, of Xenia, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Archie and Barbara Hein. Barb is survived by her husband, Tim Sturgill; daughter, Casey Sturgill; mother, Linda Schall; siblings, Alice Carter, Billie Jo Coleman, and Terry Schall; mother and father-in-law, Sylvia and Ercel Sturgill, as well as numerous nieces,...
Susan Fugate
Jan 5, 2013
FUGATE, Susan Lynn Rotert, born October 30, 1960 to Irvin J. and Marie (Davies) Rotert passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013. Sue is preceded in death by her mother, Marie (Davies) Rotert, brother Steve, niece and Goddaughter, Melissa Fortener McLaughlin, great nephew John Patrick McLaughlin, grandparents Clarence and Mildred Rotert, Marie and Adam Davies and Sam Faunce, Brother in law,...
Robert Allen Sr.
Jan 5, 2013
Robert C. Allen Sr., age 63, of West Carrollton, OH passed away on Saturday January 5, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife of 15 years, Marcia S. Allen; parents, George and Sylvia Allen, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Survivors include his sons, Robert C. Allen, Jr., Bobby R. Gillum, and Kirk D. (April) Gillum; daughters, Angela J....
Steven Diviak
Jan 5, 2013
Diviak, Steven V., age 91, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Heartland of Beavercreek. He was born November 7, 1921 in Jeffrey, West Virginia to the late Joseph E. Diviak and Helen (Kalanay) Diviak. He was a first generation American of Slovak descent and he was very proud of his heritage. He was preceded in death by his eight...
Constance C. Catlin
Jan 4, 2013
Constance C. Catlin (Jenkins), age 72 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. J. Dallas, Sr. and Marian (Dennis) Jenkins; brothers, John D., Jr., and Ronald Duvall Jenkins.She is survived by her children, Lewis E. (Soo Yeon)Dodley, Kimberly "Amani" E. Dodley, Traci L. Washington and...
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