Obituaries
Joyce Ann Kelly
Jul 25, 2017
Joyce Ann Winkler Kelly was called home by our Lord on July 12,2017. She was survived by her loving husband of 48 years Dennis E. Kelly, her son, Dennis w. Kelly and wife Jennifer, and her grandson that she loved so much Dalton Lee Kelly, and two very close friends, Judy and Mogula, also by her two sisters Linda Helmer...
Donna M. Freese
Jul 25, 2017
Donna M. Freese, age 86, passed away July 25, 2017. She was born December 20, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio the daughter of Frank and Edna (Elsass) Koch. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, son Richard, sister Marjean (Koch) Niemeyer of Wapakoneta and brother Franklin of Milwaukee, WI. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Robert,...
Rev. Robert Sparks, Sr.
Jul 25, 2017
Rev. Robert Sparks, Sr., age 87 of Northridge, reunited with his wife Nettie Mae (Davis) Sparks, on July 25, 2017. He was born March 23, 1930 in Crab Orchard, KY to the late Virgil and Lucretia (Helton) Sparks. In addition to his wife and parents, Robert was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, John and Elisha Sparks; 3 sisters,...
John C. Chambers
Jul 24, 2017
John C. Chambers, age 57 of Dayton, passed away July 24, 2017. He was born September 3, 1959 in Dayton to the late Corbett and Yvonne Chambers. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brothers, Jelly Roll Chambers.He is survived by his sister, Judy Williams; brothers, J.L. Blankenship and Brad Chambers; cousin, Jerry (Ronda) Newport;...
Gerald "Jerry" Gannon
Jul 24, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Gannon, 49, of Beavercreek, passed away July 24, 2017. Jerry was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 13, 1967 to the Terry and Geraldine Cooper. Jerry was a member of the Roofing Union for many years with his dad and mentor. He was also self employed as a landscaper. In his free time he enjoyed gardening, loud music,...
Charles David Alexander, Jr.
Jul 24, 2017
Military honors will be held at Dayton National Cemetery on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 10:30 am.To leave a special message for the family, please click on Share Memories.Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road.
Edra Eloise Stilwill
Jul 24, 2017
Edra Eloise Stilwill, age 101 of Dayton, OH, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born December 28, 1915 in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of the late Lester and Gladys (Reason) Land. She married Charles E. Stilwill on June 19, 1948 in Dayton, OH and he preceded her in death as well.Eloise was an...
Patti J. Ployer
Jul 24, 2017
Patti Jean Ployer, age 68 of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born May 2, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Miles and Wanda Jean Ployer.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, David Leffler, Paul Ployer, Miles Ployer and Patrick Ployer.Patti is survived by her...
Delbert J Bradford
Jul 24, 2017
Delbert Bradford, age 99, of Moraine, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24, 2017. He was born in Baxter, TN on November 21, 1917 to the late Thomas & Eliza Bradford. Delbert was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary L. Bradford; daughter, Janie (Bradford) Brewer; brothers Cliff, Alton, Doley, Whitt, Orson, Luke...
Mary Hall
Jul 24, 2017
Mary Hall, age 67 of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Laurels of Huber Heights. She was born September 14, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Virginia Knoepfle.Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was an avid bear collector. Mary will be missed by her loving husband of 51 years, Clyde; children,...
Barbara E. Cole
Jul 24, 2017
Barbara E. Cole, age 73 of Dayton, passed away July 24, 2017. Barbara was born July 15, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Daniel and Della Eldridge. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Euna Mae Eldridge; and brothers: William Kelly Eldridge, Lindsey Jay Eldridge and Albert Ray Eldridge.Barbara is survived by her...
Tony Craig Morgan
Jul 23, 2017
MORGAN, Tony Craig Age 63, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. He was born December 28, 1953 in Dayton, OH to Eugene and Vernia (Jones) Morgan.A lifelong resident of Fairborn, he worked at GM-Delco Products and was a member of Fairborn Park Hills High School's first graduating class in 1972.A talented athlete, Tony was a standout wrestler, captain of the...
Melissa Ann Scherer
Jul 23, 2017
Melissa Ann Scherer, age 45 of Kettering, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017. She is preceded in death by her mother, Linda Schwieterman.Melissa is survived by her son, Jacob Scherer; brother, Timothy Schwieterman; father, John (Debra) Schwieterman; grandmother, Ruby Schwieterman; as well as numerous family and friends.She will be greatly missed by all.Visitation will be held on Monday, July 31,...
Walter "Ron" Garrett
Jul 23, 2017
Walter Rondel Garrett, "Ron," age 73 of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. He was born January 24, 1944 in Martin, Kentucky, the son of the late Earnest and Hazel Garrett.He is preceded in death by his parents.Ron is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Marti; sons, Duane (Bobbi) Garrett, Steve (Tara) Garrett; five grandchildren, Ryan...
Phyllis J. Roberts
Jul 23, 2017
Mrs. Phyllis Jean Roberts (nee Perdue) died peacefully on July 23, 2017 in Miamisburg, Ohio at the age of 81. Phyllis was born on February 23, 1936 in New Vienna, Ohio to Robert and Bernice Perdue. She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1955. Phyllis was married to Charles Roberts on January 3, 1956 and remained married until his death...
James R. Wheeler
Jul 23, 2017
James Richard Wheeler, age 70, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017, after a short fight with cancer. Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio, and was proud to be a U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran of the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by his parents, Clifford (Jim) and Doris Wheeler, he is survived by his loving wife, Diane Wheeler;...
Shirley A. Gilliam
Jul 23, 2017
Shirley A. Gilliam was born on June 20, 1938 in Guerrant, Kentucky. She passed away on July 23, 2017. Shirley lived most recently at Spring Hills Singing Woods of Dayton, Ohio.Previously Shirley lived in Englewood, Ohio and was a long time resident of Kettering, Ohio. She grew up in South Lebanon, Ohio.Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of...
Debra L. Bailey
Jul 23, 2017
Debra Lynn (Francis) Bailey, 63, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Sunday, July 23, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on August 28, 1953 on Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, the first-born daughter of James and Phyllis Francis. Debra is survived by her husband E. Robert Bailey, daughter Beth (Don) Wheeler, sons Jeffrey...
Gwenda (Purvis) Powell
Jul 22, 2017
Powell, Thomas (George T.) Age 82 died instantly in an auto accident on July 12, 2017. His wife and love of his life Gwenda, died 10 days later due to injuries and complications from the accident. Tom was a devoted husband, loving supportive father, grandfather and uncle. He loved his family with everything he had. He was known for his...
Emma J. Newman
Jul 22, 2017
Emma J. Newman, born in Huntington, WV on February 23, 1928, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2017. She was the daughter of Isadore and Beatrice (Drane) Weible. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Newman. Emma is survived by her daughter, Susan Raber of Beavercreek and her son Joe Newman from Edmonton, Canada....
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