Obituaries

Rita Proffitt

Rita Proffitt

Mar 10, 2016

Rita (Miller) Proffitt, age 55, born August 28, 1960 departed this world surrounded by family at Hospice of Dayton on March 10, 2016. A resident of Huber Heights, Ohio, Rita will always be remembered as a sweet and loving person. She always brought joy to many people's lives. Rita is survived by her sister Cathy Hisey of California; boyfriend Mike...

Lucinda Smith

Lucinda Smith

Mar 10, 2016

SMITH, Lucinda Age 98, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Maria Joseph Living Care Center. She was born January 3, 1918 in Cherokee County, South Carolina the daughter of John and Essie (Hemphill) Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Johnnie, Beatrice and Christine; and her brother, Mingo Smith. Lucinda worked for St. Elizabeth's...

Glen E. Ray

Glen E. Ray

Mar 10, 2016

Glen Edward Ray, formerly of Xenia, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016.He was born in Wilmington, Ohio on September 12, 1931. Glen graduated from Fairborn High School. He worked as a machine operator in various companies, eventually retiring from Delco Products. After retirement, Glen became a bus driver for the MRDD and said that it was the best...

Christy Ann Lakins

Christy Ann Lakins

Mar 10, 2016

Christy Ann Lakins, 36, of New Carlisle, passed away March 10, 2016. Christy was born in Xenia, Ohio on April 25, 1979. She was a member of the Springfield Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She was a fan of her family's stock car racing on Friday and Saturday night at Kil-Kare and Shady Bowl Speedway. She loved spending time...

Jacqueline Greene

Jacqueline Greene

Mar 10, 2016

Jacqueline Greene, 67, passed away March 10, 2016. Private family services are in the care of Newcomer Funeral Home.

Karen Lee Moore

Karen Lee Moore

Mar 10, 2016

Karen Lee Moore, 64, of Riverside, passed away March 10, 2016. Karen was born in Dayton, OH on August 29, 1951 to the late Charles Braden and Imogene Williams. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her loving husband of 20 years ,...

Robin Shephard

Robin Shephard

Mar 9, 2016

Robin Shephard, age 60 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at home. She was born July 31, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Betty Shephard.She is preceded in death by her parents, Betty and Robert Shephard and brother, Tim Shephard.Robin is survived by her two daughters, Shawn Elkins and Helena Shephard. She is also survived...

Donna J Stethem

Donna J Stethem

Mar 9, 2016

Donna J. Stethem, age 64 of Beavercreek, OH, passed away on Wednesday, March 9 2016. She was born in Gallipolis, OH on June 23, 1951 to the late Early and Wilma Cremeans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, John Michael Stethem, and brother, Jackie Kerwood. Donna is survived by her husband of...

Walter Gilliard

Walter Gilliard

Mar 8, 2016

Walter Gilliard, age 90 entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Potomac, Maryland. Walter, the eldest child of Lover Smith Gilliard and Samuel Quincy Gilliard was born June 24, 1925 in Anderson, South Carolina. Raised primarily in Covington, Kentucky by his father and stepmother Carolyn Gilliard, Walter graduated from William Grant High School prior...

Jackie Seldon

Jackie Seldon

Mar 8, 2016

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Daniel Alan Cunningham

Daniel Alan Cunningham

Mar 8, 2016

Daniel Alan Cunningham, age 32, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on March 8, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born to Christopher and Tracey Cunningham on February 22, 1984 in Dayton, Ohio. A bright young man who's desire was to help everybody he could. Daniel enjoyed spending time with his family who he adored and loved very much....

Kenneth E Lairson Sr.

Kenneth E Lairson Sr.

Mar 8, 2016

Kenneth E. Lairson Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2016. He was born to the late William and Shirley Lairson on August 4, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio. Ken retired from Chrysler Air Temp after 30 years of service. He was Worshipful Master 1981-1982 for Miami Valley Lodge 660. Ken is a current member of Millennium...

Thelma Marie Robinson

Thelma Marie Robinson

Mar 8, 2016

Robinson, Thelma Marie, 91, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Born in Dalton, Georgia on January 8, 1925, she was the 2nd of 12 children born to Callie Ella (Elliott) Patton. She married Edwin Paul Robinson on January 4, 1947 in Wyndot, MI. They moved from Daytona Beach Florida to Dayton, Ohio in 1969 where she resided for...

Lowell Caudill

Lowell Caudill

Mar 8, 2016

CAUDILL, Lowell, age 75 of West Carrollton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was born in Laurel County, KY to the late Mazie and James Caudill. Lowell worked for many years as a driver for Jet Express. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and enjoyed fishing, playing cards, working on cars, and watching Nascar. He loved animals,...

Brenda Milam

Brenda Milam

Mar 7, 2016

Brenda Lynn Milam (1949 - 2016)Oct. 30, 1949 ~ Mar. 7, 2016 Age 66, left to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday. Residing in Alabaster, AL for the last 22 years, Brenda retired from BellSouth with over 30 years service. Before coming to Alabama, Brenda lived and worked in Orlando, FL for a number of years. Proud to...

Charlene M.(Baker) Peitz

Charlene M.(Baker) Peitz

Mar 7, 2016

Charlene M. (Baker) Peitz, age 81, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. She was born May 18, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Peitz and her parents, Charles and Ada Baker.Charlene is survived by children, Chuck Peitz, Terri Johnson, Jamie (Paul) Jamerson, Michael (Cheryl) Peitz, and Linda (Tom) Holland; grandchildren, Crystal (Steve)...

Dick Lovelace

Dick Lovelace

Mar 7, 2016

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal." Join us for a celebration of a life well lived on March 18, 2016 at 6:30p.m. for Dick Lovelace at Way of the Cross, 612 Beatrice Drive, Dayton, Ohio, 45404. Reception following service. Please bring a covered dish.

Lloyd H Reed

Lloyd H Reed

Mar 6, 2016

Lt. Col. Lloyd H. Reed, 94, of Huber Heights, passed away March 6, 2016. Lloyd was born in Fowlerville, Michigan on April 24, 1921 to the late Charles and Diana Reed. Lloyd was a WWII vet who retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service. In his free time, he was a long time volunteer for...

Jesse Woolum

Jesse Woolum

Mar 6, 2016

WOOLUM, Jesse, age 86, passed away on March 6, 2016. Visitation will be held Friday, March 11, 2016 from 12:30-1:30 pm with a service following at 1:30 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek. Burial will take place at Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xenia immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.

Joyce K. Gerlach

Joyce K. Gerlach

Mar 6, 2016

Joyce K. (Dorn) Gerlach, 67, of Union, passed away March 6, 2016. Joyce was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 9, 1949 to the late Benjamin and Evelyn Dorn. Joyce retired from a telecommunications career in 2014. She was a life member of VFWA, MOCA, and a member of ALA for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed reading,...

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