Obituaries

Jeffrey Harrison

Jeffrey Harrison

Feb 6, 2016

Jeffrey (Jeff) Harrison, aged 53, of Xenia, passed away February 4, 2016 of natural causes. He was born September 22, 1962 in Xenia, Ohio, the son of James and Joanne Harrison. Jeff is survived by his mother, Joanne Harrison; daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Jesse Staton; grandson, Simon Staton; and four brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Susan) Harrison, Thomas (Gina) Harrison,...

Bradley A. Saunders

Bradley A. Saunders

Feb 6, 2016

Saunders, Bradley A., 51, of West Milton, passed away February 6, 2016. Formerly employed with Speedway Corp and Shell Oil Co. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Madelyn Barnes, and his grandfather, Orville Saunders. Bradley is survived by his wife, Karla Saunders (Rowe); parents, Daymon and Patricia Saunders; son, Jerimiah (Britney) Cope; 3 step sons, Daniel Shively,...

Vivian E. Bush

Vivian E. Bush

Feb 6, 2016

Age 68, Vivian E. Bush of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on February 6, 2016, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on September 13, 1947, to Harmon and Lillian Robinson, in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; maternal grandparents Thomas and Idella Pringle of Dayton, Ohio; and paternal grandparents Dutch and Willie Robinson of Montgomery, Ala.Vivian...

Margaret Detrick

Margaret Detrick

Feb 6, 2016

Margaret Faye Detrick, age 95 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born August 10, 1920 in Richmond, Indiana the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Puthoff.She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Detrick.Margaret is survived by her daughter, Marianne (James DDS) Smith; three grandchildren, Emily (Matt) Fields, Matt Smith...

Abigail White

Abigail White

Feb 4, 2016

Abigail White, daughter of Zachary and Amy White, passed into her heavenly home on February 4, 2016.

Charles Norman Butler

Charles Norman Butler

Feb 4, 2016

Charles N. Butler, 79, of Dayton, passed away February 4, 2016. Charles was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 24, 1936 to the late Charles Butler and Fannie Walker.Charles retired from General Motors after over 30 years of service. He graduated from Dunbar HS, Class of 1957, was a member of UAW and Shiloh Villas Retirement Community. In addition to...

John T. Wertz "Jack"

John T. Wertz "Jack"

Feb 4, 2016

John T. Wertz "Jack", age 83, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born to the late John Charles and Gertrude Helen Wertz (Thompson) on March 26, 1932 in Hollidaysburg, PA. His much-loved sister, Donna, introduced him to the love of his life, Vivian Marie, who he spent 61 wonderful years of...

Vaotta J. Hockaday

Vaotta J. Hockaday

Feb 4, 2016

Hockaday, Vaotta J., age 78 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016.Vaotta is survived by her loving husband, Robert Hockaday; two daughters, Tawnya Marshall and Julie Topsoglou; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous family and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 12pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Visitation will be...

Bobbie D. Christy

Bobbie D. Christy

Feb 3, 2016

Bobbie D. Christy, 86, of Riverside, passed away February 3, 2016. Bobbie was born in Browning, MO on September 13, 1929. Bobbie retired from the United States Air Force after 28 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling and volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America. He is survived by his sons, Stephen (Sharon) Christy, Russell Christy,...

Eugene Goodman

Eugene Goodman

Feb 3, 2016

Eugene M.Goodman, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in Dayton. Eugene was born in Dayton, OH on January 2, 1921 to the late Joseph and Irene Goodman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his significant other, Anne Fodor; wife, Theda Goodman; brothers: John and Don Lee Goodman, and sister, Katherine Yost.Eugene is...

Margie Hopper

Margie Hopper

Feb 3, 2016

Margie L. Hopper, age 78 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 13, 1937 in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter of W. Roscoe and Laura (Noble) Murray.She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Murray and sister, Louise Murray.Margie is survived by her two sons, Leonard "Sonny" (Teresa) Johnson, Joey...

Roosevelt Mukes

Roosevelt Mukes

Feb 3, 2016

Roosevelt Mukes, Sr. "Pops", age 70 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was born August 31, 1945 in Gary, Indiana the son of the late Jesse Mukes and Ivory Jimerson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Mukes.Roosevelt is survived by his wife, Diane Mukes; son, Roosevelt (Camille) Mukes Jr.; grandson, R.J. Mukes,...

David Cole Reynolds

David Cole Reynolds

Feb 3, 2016

David Cole Reynolds, age 49, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at V.A. Medical Center-Hospice. He was born December 22, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Clifford and Vivian Reynolds. He served his country and protected our freedom in the U.S. Army 82 Airborne Division. He was a member of the Knollwood Masonic Lodge and the Moose...

John E. Mason

John E. Mason

Feb 3, 2016

John E. Mason, age 74, passed away on February 3, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born to the late William and Sylvia Mason on September 4, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio. Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Margaret; seven children Tim, Lynn, John, Sharon, Kimberly, Becky, Rachel; 11 grandchildren Timothy, Brittany, Stephanie, Krista, Jessica, Bradley, Rachael,...

Cordia Slone

Cordia Slone

Feb 2, 2016

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJVIt is...

George Lecato

George Lecato

Feb 2, 2016

George L. Lecato, age 78, passed away February 2, 2016. Private family services are being held at Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel.

Denny R. Smith

Denny R. Smith

Feb 2, 2016

Denny R. Smith, age 85 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was born April 5, 1930 in Letcher County, KY to the late Hewey E. Sr., and Leona (Ellis) Smith. In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby June Smith and brothers, James and Herbert Smith.He is survived by his sons,...

Marjorie L. Alley

Marjorie L. Alley

Feb 1, 2016

Marjorie L. Alley, 72, of Dayton, passed away February 1, 2016. Marjorie retired from Northridge Board of Education. In her free time, she enjoyed crafts and spending time with family.Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Ruby Madden and her 2 sisters.She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Paul D. Alley; 4 step children, Richard,...

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