Obituaries
Judith C. (Carville) Wade
Mar 13, 2012
Judith C. (Carville) Wade, age 92 of Union, passed away on March 13, 2012 at Crestview Manor. Judy was born in Newark, OH to the late Joseph and Helen Carville. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Gene Wade; two infant brothers; and one sister, Virginia.Judy is survived by her brother,...
Herbert R. Walker
Mar 13, 2012
Herbert R. WalkerAge 87, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012 after a seven year history of health problems. Herb is survived by his wife, Evelyn Walker. Herb and Evelyn were married 67 years. He is also survived by his daughter, Brenda Walker Browne and son-in-law, Craig Browne. Grandchildren, Beth Ann Browne and Christopher Browne of Chicago. And his...
James "Jim" Johnson
Mar 13, 2012
JOHNSON, James "Jim" Paul, 61, of Xenia, OH passed away Tuesday March 13, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Irene Johnson. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sandra "Sandy" Johnson; daughter, Nissa K. Easterling; granddaughters, Tyler Marie Johnson and Shelby Kaylynn Johnson; brother, Thomas "Tom" Edward (Cindi) Johnson; niece, Leona Johnson and her family;...
Walter R. Sexton
Mar 13, 2012
Walter R. "Rex" Sexton, age 73 of Dayton, went home to be with Jesus on March 13, 2012. He was born September 30, 1938 in Norma, TN to the late Leonis and Lucille Sexton. In addition to his parents, Rex was preceded in death by his sister, Marsha Jones; and twin brothers: Arvin and Marvin Sexton. Rex is survived by...
Rosalie Combs
Mar 13, 2012
Rosalie Combs, age 74, of Kettering, passed away March 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace "Bobby" Combs. Rosalie is survived by her son, Tony Combs; and granddaughter, Heather Combs. A service will be held Friday, March 16, 2012 at 11am at Heritage Hills Memory Gardens. Donations may be made in Rosalie's memory to The Hospice...
Viola Ruth Helton
Mar 13, 2012
Viola Ruth HeltonAge 65, of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Viola was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Helton. She is survived by her mother, Nadine (Daugherty) Helton; her dear friends, Charles & Linda Gau and Ruby Collins; and by her many friends at Sycamore Glen Health Center. Visitation will be from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.,...
David P. Janson
Mar 13, 2012
David P. JansonAge 43, of Somerville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. David was preceded in death by his father, Joseph J. Janson; and by one brother, Michael J. Janson. David is survived by his wife & companion of the past 30 years, Tammy (McClure) Janson; his mother, Catherine M. Janson; four children, Jessica, Abigail & Makayla Janson...
Harry R. Mcelfresh
Mar 13, 2012
MCELFRESH, Harry R., age 79, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was born July 28, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio. Harry retired from ARA Vending. He is survived by his children, Rita (Lee) Hockaday, Harry (Diane) McElfresh, Jeff McElfresh and Rhonda (Hal) Tomlinson; special friend and companion, Betty Jones; 7 grandchildren, Lois, Nikki, Brittany, Frankie, Brian, Brad and...
Peggy J."Joan" Forgy
Mar 13, 2012
Forgy, Peggy J. "Joan", age 84, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Joan is survived by her husband: Floyd O. "Joe" Forgy Jr.; daughter and son-in-law: Glenda (Daniel) Hoagland; son and daughter-in-law: Joe N. (Stacy) Forgy; grandchildren: Nicholas (Ashlee) Hoagland, Nathan Hoagland, Lee (Jaimee) Tassio; great grandchildren: Annabella, Gianna & Juliet; and sister-in-law: Dorothy Sue (James) Johnson....
Dorothy M. Brown
Mar 12, 2012
Brown, Dorothy Marjorie, age 96, of Miamisburg, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012. Dorothy was born August 28, 1915 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Stanley & Luella (Gebhart) Hill. She was a member of Miamisburg Assembly of God Church. Dorothy is survived by her children: Robert Brown, Richard Brown, Donna Palmer, Raymond Brown and June Garrett; sisters: Leah...
Cathleen Thompson
Mar 12, 2012
Cathleen Thompson, age 72, of West Carrollton, passed away at home Monday, March 12, 2012. Cathleen was born August 11, 1939 in Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Kirk; father, Guy Kirk; son, Keith Pennington; daughter, Debra Duvall; brothers, John and Ross Kirk; and sister, Mary Titer. She is survived by her sons, Terry Bartee...
Ludessa Griffin
Mar 12, 2012
Ludessa Griffin, age 87, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012. Ludessa was born May 24, 1924 in Homer, Louisiana to the late Marshall & Dianah Grant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Griffin. Ludessa is survived by her niece, Priscilla McGhee; 2 other nieces; 1 nephew; great-nieces; great-nephews; and many friends. Ludessa was a devoted...
Ellie Lockard
Mar 12, 2012
Ellie Lockard, of Miamisburg, passed away on March 12, 2012. She was born on March 7, 1948 to the late Farmer and Betty Davidson.Ellie is survived by her husband of 16 years, Greg Lockard; son, Stephen & Christie Frederick; daughter, Stefanie Frederick; step-son, Gary W. Lockard; five grandchildren, Cameron, Casey, Samantha, Hayley and Whitney; four siblings, Geraldine, Richard, Mary and...
Mable D. Collins
Mar 12, 2012
COLLINS, Mable D., age 82, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012. She was born July 20, 1929 in Floyd County, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 1:30 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (4104 Needmore Rd.) with visitation 1 hour prior to time of service. Interment will follow in Bearcreek Cemetery.
Deborah Stupp
Mar 11, 2012
STUPP, Deborah H. age 39 passed away unexpectedly March 11, 2012 at home; she was born January 28, 1973. She is survived by her two children, Leland Ward and Malissa Stupp; two brothers, Robert Bishop and Russell Lamb; mother, Deborah Mason-Ogle; nieces and nephews; sister and best friend, Chrissy Roberts. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Rachel Lamb;...
James C. Kerr
Mar 11, 2012
James C. Kerr, age 66 of Dayton, passed away March 11, 2012. He was born February 19, 1946 in Greeneville, TN to the late James A. Kerr and Wanda J. Kerr, who survives. In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Kerr.Jim is survived by his mother; sons: Dean Kerr, Brian Kerr and Tony...
Gerald Laroe
Mar 11, 2012
LaRoe, Gerald "Jerry" age 62 went to be with the Lord on Sunday March 11, 2012. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and Coach. He was born to the late Gordon and Dorothy LaRoe on November 1, 1949 in Louisville, Ky. He is preceded in death by his brother, Bert and brother-in-law, Tommy Helm. He leaves behind to mourn...
Richard Kochersperger
Mar 10, 2012
KOCHERSPERGER, Richard "Animal" age 60 passed away March 10, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruby Kochersperger of Englewood, OH. He is survived by his son, Jeremy Kochersperger of Huber Heights; step-son, Chad Rettig of Springboro; sister, Pam Baisden of Dayton and Diana Foland of Bowling Green, Ky; nephew, Daniel Tuvell; as well as numerous...
Karen S. Leo
Mar 10, 2012
Leo, Karen S., age 69, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Karen is survived by her husband of 45 years: Tom; daughters and son-in-law: Tracy L. Leo & Shelly M. (Jim) Hamrick; grandchildren: Max, Jake & Zach; sister: Jeanne McKinley; step sisters: Beth Maxwell & Barb Fuller; and a host of other family members and friends. She...
Wendell D. Perkins
Mar 10, 2012
Perkins, Wendell D., age 69, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Kettering, Ohio. Wendell retired with over 30 years of service with Westinghouse Electric in Lima, Ohio, he also coached all of his children in youth baseball for many years. He loved to garden and was an AVID University of Kentucky Basketball Fan. Wendell is...
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