Obituaries

Daniel Edward Gearing Sr.

Daniel Edward Gearing Sr.

Mar 13, 2014

Daniel Edward Gearing Sr., age 63, of Middletown passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Roxanna Gearing; children, Daniel Gearing Jr., Kristen Knauth, Roxanna Marriott and Samuel Marriott II; numerous grandchildren; siblings, Sherrie, Mark, Jan; and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements are entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel.

Jacob Phillips Sr.

Jacob Phillips Sr.

Mar 13, 2014

Jacob R. Phillips Sr., passed away on Thursday, March 13th, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, his brothers, David Phillips, Elmer Phillips & Audie Phillips, his sisters, Dorothy Marion Phillips, Geraldine Foster, Andrewa Hensley, Charity & Faith Phillips, his grandson, Danny Wyatt Jr. & his great-granddaughter, Shaylee Hayslip. He is survived by his sisters, Melody (Bryce)...

Michael Denning

Michael Denning

Mar 12, 2014

Michael (Mike) E. Denning, age 74, of Farmersville, OH passed away March 12, 2014. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & June (Swihart) Denning and a Granddaughter, Shannon Cox. Leaving to cherish his memory is his wife of 57 years, Shirley (Colin) Denning; his children, Michael (Julie) of Riverside, OH, Barb (Tony) Burress of Farmersville, OH and...

Renate Bowne

Renate Bowne

Mar 11, 2014

Renate Bowne, age 70 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. She was born in Germany on October 18, 1943 to the late, Ernst and Ottilie Schmeisser. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Stephen Bowne; nephew and two sisters-in-law.She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Justis; grandchildren, Lee, Brandon, Rob and Cassidy; companion, Edmond...

Robert E. Baker, Sr.

Robert E. Baker, Sr.

Mar 11, 2014

Sr., BAKER, Robert "Bob" E., age 70, of Beavercreek, born in Olean, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and June Baker, as well as 2 granddaughters. Bob is survived by his wife, Mary Baker; children, Robert Baker, Jr., Barb Slade, and Jody Fitzimmons; step-sons, Tim and Chad Chansler; many...

Mary Heeb

Mary Heeb

Mar 11, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Heeb, Loving Wife and Mother passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Trinity Community of Beavercreek. She was born April 15, 1926 in Connersville, Indiana, the daughter of Mark and Margaret McGary. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, John McGary, and sister, Wilma Drebin.Mary is survived by her husband, Francis; a son - Gary (Kathy)...

Clarence West

Clarence West

Mar 10, 2014

Clarence West, age 82 of Fairborn, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. He was born March 10, 1932 in Roanoke, Virginia the son of John and Viola West.He is preceded in death by his first spouse; his parents and 8 siblings.Clarence is survived by his wife, Sherlie; brother - Richard West; 2 Sons - Buddy West Jr. and Desie West;...

Wanda F. Roark

Wanda F. Roark

Mar 10, 2014

Wanda F. Roark, age 63 of Dayton, OH, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014 at Widow's Home of Dayton. She was born January 21, 1951 to the late, Roy and Mable (Smith) Miracle. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Roark and daughter, Cynthia A. Stewart.She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (Scott) Vance and Sonya (Tim)...

Cathy Lynn Tackett

Cathy Lynn Tackett

Mar 10, 2014

Cathy L. Tackett, 56, of Riverside, passed away March 10, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 21, 1958 in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Elmer Reynolds Sr. and leaving behind her mother, Pearl Reynolds.In addition to her father, Cathy was preceded in death by her grandson, Tray LeCompte and her grandparents. In addition...

Gary F. Snyder

Gary F. Snyder

Mar 10, 2014

Snyder, Gary F., age 72, of Washington Township, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014. Gary was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 25, 1941 to the late Harry & Mabel (Rosengarden) Snyder. Gary is survived by his wife of 41 years: Stephanie; sons: Nicholas & Brian; daughters: Kimberely & Heather; four grandchildren: Brandy, Deion, Brianna & Alexandria; three great...

Colleen Anderson

Colleen Anderson

Mar 10, 2014

ANDERSON, Colleen, age 57, of Fairborn, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Viola Segal; grandmother, Martha Mentzior, as well as her beloved canine companion, Beau. Colleen is survived by her husband of 20 years, Tommie Anderson; children, David (Angie) Bonin and Savanna Anderson; grandchild, Sadie Bonin; sisters, Trish (Jeff)...

Odell Fugate

Odell Fugate

Mar 10, 2014

Odell Fugate, 84, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. He was born July 28, 1929 in Kentucky. He was a volunteer firefighter for Wayne Township now known as Huber Heights. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Lena Alice Fugate.Odell is survived by his daughter, Sherri (John) Losey. Visitation will be...

Douglas A. Colvin

Douglas A. Colvin

Mar 9, 2014

Colvin, Douglas Allen, 52, of Dayton, died March 9, 2014. Doug is survived by his father, Harry F. Colvin; mother, Carol F. Colvin; brothers, Robert (Diane) Colvin, Kenneth (Barb) Colvin; sisters; Melinda Schneider, Melissa (John) Flaim; and a number of special nieces and nephews. Doug was an avid lover of nature and his nieces and nephews. There will be a...

Alexis Thomas

Alexis Thomas

Mar 9, 2014

Alexis Noelle Thomas, age 6, became God's newest and most beautiful little angel on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Lexi is survived by her loving parents, Ted and Kara Thomas, her devoted NaNa , Connie Smith, big brother, Christopher Thomas, age 7, and cousins, Justin, 8, and Jaiden Green, 4. She leaves behind a host of devastated family members including her...

Anna R. Collins

Anna R. Collins

Mar 9, 2014

Anna Ruth Collins, age 80 of Riverside, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2014. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, C.O. Collins, who passed Feb. 5, 1994. Together they owned and operated J & F Garage and Collins Carry Out in Riverside. Anna was also preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Leona Miller of...

Hershel B. Creech

Hershel B. Creech

Mar 9, 2014

Hershel B. Creech Age 86 of Moraine passed away March 9, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Hershel was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on March 3, 1928 to Jasper and Beulah Creech. Preceding him in death were his parents, his sister, Angie O'Hair and brothers Elbert, Leon, Kendell and Carl Lee Creech. In addition to his parents and siblings, Hershel...

Joy Arnett

Joy Arnett

Mar 9, 2014

Joy Arnett, age 82, passed away on Sunday, March 9th, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Forest, her son, Jerry, her parents Jolly & Ophia in Kentucky, her sister, Mishie (Melvin), her brother, Charlie (Nada). She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Bill) Driver, her granddaughter, Ashley, her sister, Anita Smith, her brother, Hall, as well as...

Valeska Schmidt

Valeska Schmidt

Mar 8, 2014

Schmidt, Valeska, 92, of Centerville, OH, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. Preceded in death by her parents, Verlan and Agnes Twillegear; husband, John Schmidt, and son, Alan Schmidt.Survived by son, Gerald Schmidt; grandchildren, Melissa Pantall, Michael Schmidt, and Maureen Patry, as well as 8 great grandchildren.Valeska served in the Navy Waves during WWII, of which she was extremely proud....

Charles Devan

Charles Devan

Mar 8, 2014

Charles E. Devan, age 70, passed away Saturday March 8, 2014, at Kettering Memorial Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born May 21, 1943, in Salem, OH and was an Alliance resident most of his life. He married Jo Ann Fitzgerald on June 26, 1965. He retired from Transue and Williams Stamping Plant in 2007 after 40 years of service....

Wilma Noyes

Wilma Noyes

Mar 8, 2014

NOYES, Wilma J., age 79, of Dayton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 8, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Noyes. Wilma is survived by her children, Sheila Waddell and Gregory Noyes; granddaughter, Ashley Belmontes; great grandchildren, Adelina and A. J., as well as a host of friends. She was a long time member of the...

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