Obituaries
Ronald Spurgeon
Feb 16, 2014
Ronald Lee Spurgeon, age 70, passed away on Sunday, February 16th, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Spurgeon, his children, Kim (Bruce) McBee & Kirk (Lisa) Spurgeon, his grandchildren, Matthew (Sarah) McBee, Adam McBee, Andrew Spurgeon, Kole Spurgeon & 3 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Spurgeon. He was a pastor...
John Schneider
Feb 16, 2014
John P. Schneider Jr., age 72 after a long brave fight enduring Parkinson's Disease went to be with Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2014. John was born February 28, 1941 in Johnstown, PA. John retired as Tech Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 23 years of dedicated service and was a avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was preceded...
Opal Salyers
Feb 16, 2014
Opal E. Salyers, age 79 of Huber Heights, passed away February 16, 2014. She was born November 5, 1934 in Williamsport, MD to the late Chester Rohr and Jane Ward. In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Orb Salyers; and daughter, Karen Leiter.Opal is survived her daughter, Sharon Salyers; grandson, granddaughter and caregivers: Ashley...
Janice C. Coveny
Feb 15, 2014
Janice C. Coveny, (aka Janice Wallin) 83, of Dayton, passed away February 15, 2014.She was born January 11, 1931 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to the late William and Dorothy Mary (Rose) Gavenda. She was a member of the Ballentine VFW #246 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Janice was a volunteer and very active with helping others and was a regular Blood Donor...
Brian P. Hussong
Feb 15, 2014
Brian P. Hussong, age 42, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda Hussong; father, Anson E. Hussong; older brothers, Raymond and Chris Hussong. Brian is survived by his mother, Patricia Hussong; daughters, Marlissa and MacKenzie Hussong, son, Bradley Hussong; granddaughter, Brooklyn Hobbs; niece, Heather Hussong; numerous aunts, uncles,...
Roosevelt James Anderson Jr.
Feb 15, 2014
Roosevelt James Anderson Jr., 72, of Dayton, passed away February 15, 2014 in his son's home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 9, 1941 in Jackson, Mississippi. Roosevelt retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his Father, Roosevelt James Anderson Sr. and Mother, Mary Etta Brown.Visitation will be held...
Donald Ray Hardwick
Feb 15, 2014
Donald "Ray" Hardwick, age 74 of Dayton, passed away February 15, 2014. He was born February 26, 1939 in Fork Mountain, TN to the late Raleigh and Callie Hardwick. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his siblings: Lawrence Hardwick, Pauline Rogers, Minnie Hall, Judy Kirkpatrick, Dean Hardwick, Marie Hall and Paul Hardwick.Ray is survived by...
Johnnie Barlow
Feb 14, 2014
Johnnie B. Barlow, age 65, of Dayton, OH passed away Friday February 14, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Florene Barlow. He is survived by his children, John (Billie Jean) Barlow and William (Melissa) Barlow; grandchildren, John Jr., Billy Jack, Tina, and Donna; great grandchildren, Bobby, Faith, Aubrey, Cam, John III, Alana, Miah, and Kenzy;...
Laura A. Grutzius
Feb 14, 2014
Laura Grutzius, age 42 of Miamisburg went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judy Patrick Corbin. Laura is survived by her children, Courtney Corbin, of Miamisburg, OH and Savannah Grutzius, of Monee, IL; father, Jerry Corbin, Sr.; brother, Jerry Corbin, Jr., Calumet, IL; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins...
Lillian Cox
Feb 14, 2014
Lillian B Cox (Bunch), 72, of Dayton, passed away on February 13, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Nellie and James Bunch on March 11, 1941 in Jacksboro, TN. She is survived by her sisters: Mary and Carolyn. She is also survived by her children: Janet (Ronald) Hicks and Jerri Harvey. She also...
Richard T. Taliaferro
Feb 13, 2014
Lt. Col. Richard T. Taliaferro passed away February 13, 2014. He was born in Naco, Arizona December 20, 1922, the son of Mary (nee Dodson) and Harry H. Taliaferro. He graduated from Nogales High School in 1940. In 1942 he enlisted in the US Army Air Crops and graduated as a B-24 Navigator in 1943 from Mather Field in California....
Rhonda Piatt
Feb 13, 2014
Rhonda K. "Ducky" Piatt, age 47 of Dayton, passed away February 13, 2014. She was born February 7, 1967 to the late Charles Walters and Mary Watson. Rhonda is survived by her husband, Kevin Piatt; sons: Michael (Erica) Piatt, Jesse (Elisha) Piatt and Jordan (Shannon) Piatt; 4 grandchildren: Mikey, Chloe, Kaylei and Maddy Kay; sisters: Michelle Walters and Sharon Walters;...
Jon Craig
Feb 13, 2014
Jon Alan Craig, age 60, of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Greene Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Craig, of Beavercreek, Ohio.Jon is survived by his mother, Viola Robertson of Beavercreek, Ohio; his brothers Bob Craig (wife Peggy) of Xenia, Ohio; Jerry Craig (wife Judy) of Jamestown, Ohio; Jeff Craig (wife Lorine)...
Ladonda Desonie Mclaughlin
Feb 12, 2014
Ladonda "Dee" DeSonie McLaughlin, age 36 of Dayton, passed away February 12, 2014. She was born May 21, 1977. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Mikey; grandparents: Bobbie and Nadine Ledbetter.Dee is survived by her husband, James McLaughlin; children: Chelsea, Aaron and James, Jr.; mother, Rhonda DeSonie; father, Tom (Debbie) DeSonie; brother, James DeSonie; sisters: Cherri (Brad)...
Clifton C. Melton
Feb 12, 2014
Clifton Melton, age 93, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Cliff served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII as a member of the 83rd Infantry Thunderbolts as a 1st Lieutenant. Cliff was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a devote Christian throughout his adult life . Cliff is...
Kenneth Mumford
Feb 12, 2014
Kenneth M. Mumford, age 70, of Xenia, OH passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Mumford Sr. and brother, Robert "Billy" Mumford, Jr. Kenny is survived by his mother, Mary (Anca) Mumford of Beavercreek, son, Stephen (& Natasha) Mumford of Xenia, his love, Marie Henry, aunt, Catherine Oditt, uncle, Louis Anca, sisters:...
Deborah A. Turner
Feb 12, 2014
Deborah A. Turner, age 62, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Deborah was born on November 18, 1951 in Hazard, KY to the late Lloyd Sr. & Hazel Turner. She is survived by her daughter, Amber (Steve) Crawford; son, Jason Hastings; siblings, Karen (Larry) Ouimet and Lloyd (Kim) Turner; aunt, Betty Feltner; former husband & friend, Harry...
Elizabeth Tokar
Feb 12, 2014
Elizabeth "Betty" Tokar, age 76, of Beavercreek, passed away at Soin Medical Center on Tuesday, February 12, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents John & Mary Tokar, and her brother Robert "Jack" Tokar.Betty is survived by her daughter, Denise Trescott; grandson, Scott (& wife Jacci) Powers; and a great-granddaughter, Rayne Powers. She is also survived by her...
Paul A. Youngerman
Feb 12, 2014
Paul A. Youngerman, 85, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014. He was born July 22, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Andrew and Olga (Cruea) Youngerman. Paul was a veteran of the US Marines, a member of the B.P.O. Elks #58 and belonged to the Grand Squares Dance Club for 19 yearsIn addition to his parents he...
Louise (Hatton) Martin
Feb 12, 2014
Louise H. (Hatton) Martin, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Hatton & her parents, Sidney & Mae Bell Justice. She is survived by her children, Linda Sue O'Keefe, Cheryl (Ned) Hatton-Borchers, Pennelope (Richard) Goldshot, Robert B. (Joan) Hatton Jr., her 8 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Shirley Anderson &...
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