Obituaries

Norma Jean Tyree

Norma Jean Tyree

Dec 30, 2016

Norma Jean Tyree, age 92, of Jamestown, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2016. She was born November 20, 1924 in Five Points, Ohio to the late Wrennie & Alexia Cosby. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Tyree; daughter, Janet Tyree (Cloyd) and brothers, Wrennie Cosby and Clark Cosby. She leaves behind...

Shawn A. Ray

Shawn A. Ray

Dec 29, 2016

Ray, Shawn A., 41, of Dayton, formerly of Georgetown, KY passed away December 29, 2016. Shawn was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Sue Ray, his uncle Linville Jenkins, brother, Jeffrey Simason, sister, Virginia Simason. He is survived by his son, Christopher Tyler Ray; granddaughter, Addison Ray whom he deeply loved; grandparents, Ethel and Dave Fleming; siblings, Jeremy Ray,...

Elizabeth Prosser

Elizabeth Prosser

Dec 29, 2016

Elisabeth Prosser, age 86 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. She was born February 14, 1930 in Munich, Germany, the daughter of the late Michael and Maria Bayerl of Munich, Germany.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Bernard "Bud" Prosser.Elisabeth is survived by her two...

Patricia A. Gebhart

Patricia A. Gebhart

Dec 29, 2016

Patricia A. Gebhart, age 77 of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born January 2, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Shumard.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dale L. Gebhart, Sr.; son, Dale Gebhart, Jr.; as well as 4 brothers.Pat is survived by her...

Charles E. Metzner Sr.

Charles E. Metzner Sr.

Dec 29, 2016

Charles E. Metzner Sr., age 90, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 29, 2016, surrounded by his family. Charles was born December 5, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Peggy Metzner; children Vel (J.) Pressley, Chuck (Sandy) Metzner, Tony (Linda) Metzner, Becky (John) Ellis, and Sherry (Rick)...

Odean Freeman

Odean Freeman

Dec 29, 2016

Odean Freeman, age 95, of Xenia, formerly of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born in Overton County, Tennessee.Odean enjoyed fishing, traveling, crocheting, ceramics and reading. She was a member of Faircreek Church in Fairborn. She was preceded in death by her parents, James T. and Ollie (Copeland) Sisco; loving husband of 76 years, Marvin C Freeman;...

Nancy Lincoln Martin

Nancy Lincoln Martin

Dec 29, 2016

MARTIN, Nancy Lincoln, age 73 of Wilmington, OH, formerly of Kettering, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2016. She was born in Dayton to the late George and Leora Schneider. Nancy married William Martin in 1959. She went on to work for Kettering Medical Center as an LPN and unit coordinator in the CTCU for 36 years. Nancy was a...

Ernest A. Barnett

Ernest A. Barnett

Dec 29, 2016

Barnett, Ernest A., "Ernie", 67 of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leslie Barnett, his parents, Clifton and Bertha Barnett, 3 sisters, Mart, Betty, Sharon, 4 brothers, James, Dewey, Ralph and Luther. Ernie is survived by son, Josh Ralston; 2 sisters, Trudy Pennington, Ethel...

Donald J. Bussinger

Donald J. Bussinger

Dec 29, 2016

Donald J. "Don" Bussinger, age 51, passed away December 29, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton with his loving family at his side following a courageous battle with cancer. Don was born March 19, 1965 to the late Charles and Adlena Bussinger. He was also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Jeff Rush and Todd Gohmann. He is survived by his...

Barbara J Craig

Barbara J Craig

Dec 29, 2016

Craig, Barbara J., age 83 of Xenia passed away peacefully on December 29, 2016. She was born in 1933 in Osborne, OH to the late Imogene (Mussetter) and Harley Kiser. Barbara married Victor Craig on February 9, 1952 in Richmond, IN. She enjoyed crocheting and playing cards in her free time. Barbara was an excellent cook and took great pride...

Christopher R. Markham

Christopher R. Markham

Dec 28, 2016

Markham, Christopher R., age 37, passed away on December 28, 2016. He was born on March 9, 1979 in Omaha, NE to Richard Markham and Denise Caldarea.He is survived by his mother Denise (Toma) Caldarea and his father Richard (Debbie) Markham; beloved daughters Mylee and Calee; brothers Toma (Nicole) Caldarea, Lucian (Bethany) Caldarea, Ryan Markham, Alex (Marissa) LeMaster; sisters Lindsay...

Daniel Seger

Daniel Seger

Dec 28, 2016

Seger, Daniel R., age 76 of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2016. He was born on April 16, 1940 to the late Herman and Emma Seger, of New Albany, IN.He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters Eileen Bauer, Judith Patton.Dan is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Carylon; children Deborah (Jim) Donnelly,...

Samuel Franklin Knight

Samuel Franklin Knight

Dec 28, 2016

Samuel Franklin Knight, age 30 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born December 31, 1985 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Melvin Knight and Beverley Knight-Stukenborg.He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sylvia DeVilbiss; paternal grandfather, William Knight.Sam is survived by his children, Brooklynn and Jason Knight; fiance, Elizabeth Guernsey; mother, Beverley (Steve) Knight...

Susan Riddle

Susan Riddle

Dec 28, 2016

Susan Riddle, Age 55, passed away unexpectantly Wednesday, December 28, 2016.Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 3 from 5pm-7pm with Memorial Service immediately following at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, OH 45432. She is survived by her parents Robert and Shirley Gray, Husband Mark Riddle, Children Michelle Riddle and Jeremy McLaughlin, Samantha Riddle, and Nicole and Justin Schiewetz,...

Raymond J. Hamner

Raymond J. Hamner

Dec 28, 2016

Raymond Jewell Hamner born June 26, 1935 in Braxton County, West Virginia, spread his wings and went to Heaven on December 28, 2016. He knew no stranger and had a great sense of humor! He loved fishing and hunting in the mountains of West Virginia. Raymond retired from ABF Freight, and was a member of Beaver Run Church. He was...

George G. Brown

George G. Brown

Dec 28, 2016

George G. Brown, age 80, of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born August 22, 1936 in Chicago Heights, IL to the late Jerry & Margarite Brown. He was preceded in death by his in-laws, Sherman & Helen Shepherd and son-in-law, Randy Hogland. George is survived by his loving wife of...

Jonathan Gabriel Schaaf

Jonathan Gabriel Schaaf

Dec 27, 2016

Jonathan Gabriel Schaaf, age 29 of Lewisburg, passed away on December 27, 2016. He was born May 3, 1987 in Dayton to his father, Gabriel Schaaf and his mother, Theresa Wells. Jonathan was preceded in death by his cousin, Matt Schaaf; paternal grandparents, Frank Sr. and Catherine Schaaf; maternal grandfather, John H. Wells; aunt, Debbie Brown; uncle, Johnny Wells.He is...

Charstine Council

Charstine Council

Dec 27, 2016

Council, Charstine, age 73 of Dayton, passed away on December 27, 2016. She was born August 12, 1943 in Tallassee, AL to the late James and Bessie Cooper. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Raymond E. Cooper.Charstine is survived by her daughter Susanne (William) Casavant; son Anthony Price; grandchildren Lolita (DeAron) Long and Gregory (Sara)...

Ethel N. Eysoldt

Ethel N. Eysoldt

Dec 27, 2016

Ethel N. Eysoldt, 80, formerly of West Alexandria, passed away December 27, 2016. Ethel was born in Columbia, KY on March 13, 1936 to the late Ivan and Georgia Burton. Ethel retired from The Grub Steak after 26 years of service. In her free time, she enjoyed going to auctions and spending time with her family. In addition to her...

Ronald C. Phillips

Ronald C. Phillips

Dec 27, 2016

Ronald C. Phillips, 72, of Kettering, passed away on December 27, 2016. He was born on March 1, 1944 to the late Harold and Inez (Steinbarger) Phillips in Dayton, OH. Ronald is survived by his loving children, Nazareth "Zita" (Gary) Moore, Ronald Phillips II (Julie), George Phillips (Shawna), Larry Phillips (Janine), and Anita (Scott) Highland; mother of his children, Nazareth...

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