Obituaries
L. Joyce Graham
Sep 11, 2016
L. Joyce Graham, age 84, passed away September 11, 2016. She was born on October 20, 1931 in Spring Valley, Ohio. Joyce is survived by her 6 children Scott Graham, Cheryl Graham, Gregg Graham, Dennis Olwin, Thomas Olwin and Mike Olwin; 3 grandchildren Danielle Graham, Josh Graham, Cassandra Graham; 2 great grandchildren Melody and Daisy Graham. She was preceded in...
Tara Cherice Patton
Sep 10, 2016
Tara Cherice Patton, age 46, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. Tara was born on July 15, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Darrell Winston and Michelle Patton.Along with her parents, Tara is preceded in death by her grandmother, Gloria Patton; grandfather, Walter Patton.She is survived by her uncles, Mark Patton, Kevin Cherry, Craig...
Sharon K. Pendergrass
Sep 10, 2016
Pendergrass, Sharon K. "NaNa" age 56, of Northridge in Dayton, passed away restfully and peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016. God relieved Sharon from bad health she suffered with for many years, and went to rest peacefully after a joyful and loving life. She was a caring woman who thought more of others than herself and took it in her...
Gordon Whitaker
Sep 10, 2016
Gordon Whitaker, age 84 of Clayton, passed away September 10, 2016. He was born September 9, 1931 in Cookeville, TN to the late Mack and Arrie Whitaker. In addition to his parents, Gordon was preceded in death by his wife, Madge Whitaker; infant son, Brian Whitaker; and 8 siblings. Gordon is survived by his daughters: Sally (Steven) Keener and Tracey...
Waverly Darrell Ledbetter
Sep 10, 2016
Waverly "Darrell" Ledbetter, age 47, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Darrell was born on June 6, 1969 in Crossville, Tennessee to Waverly "Bud" and Joann (Davis) Ledbetter.Darrell is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Raymond (Gertie) Davis; and paternal grandparents, Claude (Alice) Ledbetter.He is survived by his parents, Bud and Joann Ledbetter; children, Sophie, Drew, Cameron, Ethan,...
Linda Joyce Ballweg
Sep 10, 2016
Linda Joyce Ballweg, age 57, of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016. She was born July 22, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio.She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Ann Ballweg.Linda is survived by her father, Donald Ballweg; loving daughter, Michaela J. (Milan A. Zeljak) Ballweg; siblings, Laurie (Jim) Ryan and Jeff (Lori) Ballweg; grandchild, Skylar Ballweg; nieces and...
Donald Sweet
Sep 9, 2016
Donald "Donnie" Sweet, age 66, of Riverside, OH died unexpectedly at home on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016. He was born November 19, 1949 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada to Douglas and Donalda (McLean) Sweet. He immigrated with his family to the US in 1952 and attended Mad River Twp. Schools. He served two years in the Navy as a Ship's...
Linda S. Bumbalough
Sep 9, 2016
Bumbalough, (Lambert), Linda Sue, age 57, of Dayton, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 peacefully at her home. Linda was born on April 22nd, 1959 to William Hubert Lambert and Pauline Lambert (Fritz). Linda was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, spouse and friend. She was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents, father, William Hubert Lambert, mother,...
William A. Griffin
Sep 9, 2016
William A. Griffin, age 82, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016. William was born on April 1, 1934 in Niagara Falls, New York, to the late Carroll (C.E.) and Helen Griffin and is preceded in death by sister, Dr. Jean Griffin.He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elizabeth Griffin, children, Wendy Griffin, William (Angela) Griffin, Jr.,...
Audrey Dobrino
Sep 8, 2016
Audrey Ann Dobrino (Wachsmuth), age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Loving wife of the late Lawrence A. Dobrino, Sr. Mother of Linda (Gary) Corsmeier, Jan Simmons, Pat (Dick) Beckman and Kathy (Russ) Frizzell. Devoted sister of Joann Thomas. Preceded in death by daughter, Marilyn and son, Larry, Jr., brother Leo Wachsmuth and...
Talitha A. Proffit
Sep 7, 2016
Talitha A. Proffit, age 91, of Moraine, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2016 . She was born January 24, 1925 in Estill County, Kentucky, the daughter of Luther and Vida (Wilson) Lunsford.She is survived by siblings, Corena Dunwoodie, Burnett (Sally) Hoover, Daniel Hoover, and John (Joyce) Hoover. Also survived by her children, Gladys Estes-Gregg, Randy...
Deeann Gibbs Law Fisher
Sep 7, 2016
DeeAnn Gibbs 74, Born July 6, 1942, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday September 7, 2016. She was the oldest daughter of Robert and Thelma Gibbs and older sister to Robert Gibbs and Rebecca Oakley. She is survived by her children; Jim and Sandy Law of Dayton OH, Kevin Carl Fisher and Sandra Hargett of Fort...
Donnie H Quillen
Sep 7, 2016
Quillen, Donnie H., age 68, of Vandalia passed peacefully at home on September 7, 2016. He was born on May 5, 1948 to the late Coy Quillen and Bernice Lee. Donnie is preceded in death by his parents; sister Janet; brothers Bobby and Danny; godson Joshua.He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years Sue Quillen; sons Brian Quillen...
Lois A. Pauly
Sep 7, 2016
Lois A. Pauly, age 70 of Riverside, passed away September 7, 2016 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 16, 1946 in Big Stone Gap, VA to the late Douglas and Delpha Spears. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Pauly.She is survived by her daughter, Carla Hartkemeyer; sisters, Peggy...
Pamela Gail Ford
Sep 6, 2016
Ford, Pamela Gail, "Pam", 55, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Michael D. Ford "Mike"; step-son, Michael D. Ford, Jr; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation, 5:00 until 7:00pm Friday, September 16, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home 4104 Needmore Rd, where funeral service will follow at 7:00pm.
Wanda Lee Menefee-Beeman
Sep 6, 2016
Wanda Lee Menefee-Beeman was born to Wanda R. Menefee and George Jones on July 1, 1973 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by parents Cecelia and Edward T. Jackson; mother, Wanda R. Menefee.Wanda Lee (Lil' Wanda) made her transition at Kettering Hospital on Tuesday, September 6th.Lil' Wanda grew up at Tabernacle Church of God in Christ under the pastorates...
Susanne T. Frieszell
Sep 6, 2016
Susanne Therese Frieszell, age 84 of Kettering passed peacefully Tuesday September 6th. Beloved Mother and Grandmother. She was a 1950 graduate of Wilbur Wright HS and a 1983 graduate of Miami Jacobs College. Preceded in death by her parents William and Dorotha; siblings William, Floyd "Buck", Bessie, and Dorothy "Jeannie"; and son Michael Ashurst. She is survived by her siblings...
Donella Jean Traylor
Sep 6, 2016
Donella Jean Traylor, age 65, of Englewood, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family, after she battled cancer for several years. She is survived by her mother, Alene Oliver, her husband of 46 years, Adrian Traylor; two daughters, Melinda (Jeff) Salyer, Dana (Brian) Williams; four grandchildren, Brittany Smith, Danielle...
Clyde Cox
Sep 6, 2016
Clyde "Tommy" Cox, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Village at the Greene. Clyde was born on September 4, 1939 in West Liberty, Kentucky to the late Robert and Goldie (Cantrell) Cox.Along with his parents, Clyde is preceded in death by brothers, Bobby and Carl Cox.Tommy is survived by his son, Jeffery Cox (Scott Richmond);...
Robert K. Staten
Sep 6, 2016
Robert K. Staten, born December 9, 1929 in West Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Wilbur and Ola Staten, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Carol S. (Jones) Staten; children, Larry K. Staten and wife, Janis, Trenette L. Staten. He was "Uncle Bob" to Roy Peyton and wife, Jerri, and Stanley Peyton. Bob is also...
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