Obituaries

Gregory R. Proffit

Gregory R. Proffit

May 5, 2017

Gregory R. Proffit, 60, of Xenia, passed away May 5, 2017. Gregory was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 20, 1956 to the late Raymond and Jean Proffit. In his free time he enjoyed drawing and bike riding. In addition to his parents, Gregory was preceded in death by his brothers, Vincent Proffit, and Michael Proffit.He is survived by his...

Regina L. Martin

Regina L. Martin

May 5, 2017

Regina L. Martin "Goona", age 46 of Fairborn and Huber Heights passed away May 5, 2017. She was born April 16, 1971 in Dayton to her parents, Ralph and Kathy (Burton) Partin. She is survived by her daughter, Katelyn (Jermichael) Martin; sons, Michael (Jade) Martin and Cameron Walker; grandchildren, Noah Lampley and Averie Martin; parents; siblings, Pam (Bruce) Erickson, Jennifer...

Daniel Thomas Adams

Daniel Thomas Adams

May 5, 2017

Daniel Thomas Adams, age 33 of Xenia, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2017. He was born in Xenia to loving parents, Mary Howell and Thomas Adams. Daniel attended Miami Trace and Xenia High Schools. He loved music, he enjoyed listening to all types. Daniel's greatest passion was for his motorcycles, the faster, the better. Above all, Daniel loved his...

Sharron Raison-Riley

Sharron Raison-Riley

May 4, 2017

Sharron "Sue" (Arnold) Raison-Riley, age 71 of Dayton, passed away May 4, 2017. She was born September 2, 1945 in Roswell, NM to the late Daniel and Edna (Chapman) Arnold. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her 6 siblings.She is survived by her loving husband, Robert "Bob" Riley; son, Alan (Christa) Raison; daughter, Kari (John)...

Russell A. Smith

Russell A. Smith

May 4, 2017

Russell A. "Rusty" Smith, 69, of Dayton, OH passed away on May 4, 2017. Rusty was born on June 25, 1947 in Dayton, OH to the late Louis White and Jacqueline (Tucker) Smith. Rusty is survived by his son, Anthony "Tony" A. (Andrea) Smith; 4 grandchildren; sisters, Sandra (Lawrence) Brunner, Caroline Edison, Diane Hawkins; brothers, Barry Ray White, Barry Dean...

Melvin Matthew Wilder

Melvin Matthew Wilder

May 4, 2017

Melvin Matthew Wilder, age 91, of Beavercreek, formerly a 55 year resident of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Trinity Community. He was born January 9, 1926 in South Lebanon, Ohio the son of the late William and Evelyn Wilder.He served in the U.S. Army for 2 years during WWII in the European Tour protecting our freedom.In...

John A Godfrey, Sr.

John A Godfrey, Sr.

May 4, 2017

John A. Godfrey, Sr., age 73, of Dayton, formerly of Shreveport, LA; went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2017. He was born June 11, 1943 in Shreveport , LA to the late Beatrice and Riley Godfrey, Sr. John proudly and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 - 1972 during the Vietnam War....

Billy Ray Campbell

Billy Ray Campbell

May 4, 2017

Billy Ray Campbell, 82, of Barboursville, Kentucky passed away May 4, 2017 in Riverside, OH. Billy was born in Indian Creek, Kentucky on December 2, 1934 to Albert and Amanda (McVey) Campbell. He married Bernice Jones on April 12, 1954 in Corbin, Kentucky and they were married for 63 years.Billy retired in 2014 as a bus driver from the Corbin...

Thelma Lucille Searls

Thelma Lucille Searls

May 4, 2017

Thelma Lucille Searls, age 94 of Dayton, passed away May 4, 2017. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 22, 1922 to the late Walter and Pearl Schaaf. In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her husbands: Thomas Birk, Ed Parr and Asel Searls; son, Allen Parr; daughter, Connie Landis; brothers: Raymond Schaaf and Chester...

Peter T. Battigaglia

Peter T. Battigaglia

May 3, 2017

Battigaglia, Peter T., 83, of Dayton, passed away May 3, 2017.He was born April 21, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frank and Sophia Battigaglia . Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am June 2, 2017 at Emmanuel Catholic Church, 149 Franklin St., Dayton, OH 45402. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel.

Glenn A. Cochran

Glenn A. Cochran

May 3, 2017

Glenn A. Cochran, age 53 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was born July 9, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Cochran.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Dominique Cochran; sisters, Deborah Tarrance, Joanna Cochran; father-in-law, Charles Henderson; brother-in-law, Michael Kreutzer.Glenn is survived by his wife,...

Robert S Martineau

Robert S Martineau

May 3, 2017

Robert S. Martineau, 75, of Fairborn, passed away May 3, 2017. Robert was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 9, 1942 to the late William and Norene Martineau. Robert retired from Navistar after 30 years of service. He briefly served in the Army National Guard. In his free time he enjoyed listening to music, bicycling, exercising and NASCAR. In addition...

Joseph Scott Matheney

Joseph Scott Matheney

May 3, 2017

Joseph "Scott" Matheney, age 59 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2017. Scott was born in Dayton to the late Floyd and Martha Matheney. He attended Belmont High School. Scott enjoyed fishing in his free time. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who loved him. In addition to...

Agnes K. Shampton

Agnes K. Shampton

May 3, 2017

Agnes K. Shampton, age 85, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 31, 1932 in Gyor, Hungary, the daughter of the late Jozsef and Anna Horvath.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Steve Shampton and grandson, Jon Shampton Jr.; daughters-in-law, Jean...

Leonard Thomas Orr

Leonard Thomas Orr

May 3, 2017

Leonard Thomas Orr "Tom" passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at his home in Dayton, Ohio on May 3, 2017. Tom served in the U.S. Marine Corps and served 2 tours during the Vietnam War. After serving in the armed forces, Tom went on to retire from General Motors and the Civil Engineers at WPAFB. Tom was preceded in...

Clarence Michael Everett

Clarence Michael Everett

May 3, 2017

Clarence M. "Mickey" Everett, Sr., 64, of Huber Heights, passed away May 3, 2017. Mickey was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 17, 1953 to Charles and Earileen (McLemore) Everett-Walton. He married Vanessa Arnold on June 10, 1972 in Dayton, OH. Mickey graduated from Jefferson High School in 1971, and retired from Duriron in 1994, where he worked in assembly...

Kathy J. Laux

Kathy J. Laux

May 3, 2017

Kathy J. Laux, age 63 of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born February 23, 1954 in Oceana, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth Davis.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Malcolm Davis.Kathy is survived by her husband of 46 years,...

Jeanne Marie Mcenery

Jeanne Marie Mcenery

May 3, 2017

Jeanne Marie McEnery, age 65 of Xenia passed away peacefully on May 3, 2017. She was born in Glen Cove, NY to the late Patrick and Marie Connolly. She graduated from Hicksville High School in 1969. Jeanne went on to meet her husband Paul and the two married in 1976. She was a devoted military wife and dedicated herself to...

Robert Heard, Sr.

Robert Heard, Sr.

May 2, 2017

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