Jan 10, 2013

James "Jim" Owens Jr. age 45, went home to be with his mother Thursday, January 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Owens. Jim is survived by his wife, Amanda Owens; children, Chris Owens, Nick Owens, Destiny Totten, KayLynn Owens and Taylor Owens; father, James Owens Sr.; sister, Shelly Woods; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and...

Jan 10, 2013

James R. Van Dyke, age 63 of Vandalia, passed away January 10, 2013. He was born March 20, 1949 in Memphis, TN to the late Flavous and Elna Van Dyke. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his step-son, Gerald Freeman, Jr.Jim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Shirley Van Dyke; daughter and son-in-law:...

Jan 10, 2013

Williams, Delores "Dee", 64, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013. She worked at Greene Memorial Hospital for many years. Dee was preceded in death by her grandparents, Logan & Leora Reneau. She is survived by her devoted and beloved husband of 39 years, Norman; her loving daughter, Karen (DJ) Hollon; 4 grandchildren, who were the lights of her...

Jan 10, 2013

Jan 9, 2013

Neal Turpin, age 51 of Dayton, passed away January 9, 2013. He was born April 17, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Leonard and Polly Turpin. Neal is survived by his daughter, Amber (Bryan) Brady; son, Chris Turpin; and many dear friends. He shared his life with the mother of his children, Traci Turpin; best friend, Leah Hobbs; Brenda...

Jan 9, 2013

Ed M. Brown, age 78, born in Marbury, AL and of Trotwood, OH passed away on Wednesday January 9, 2013. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Dorothy Brown; mother, Elizabeth Brown; father, Joe W. Brown; and sister, Rosetta Reed. Survivors include siblings, Willie J. Brown of Dayton, OH; Willie Mae (Leo) Looney of Clanton, AL; Mitchell L. (Ada...

Jan 9, 2013

Robert Gordon LaRoe, 67, of Dayton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 9, 2013.Known to his family and friends as Bob or Butch, Robert spent his career as a small business owner of Current Electric, as an electrician for which he had a true passion. He was a kind, generous, and loving father and friend. He...

Jan 9, 2013

Gullett, Joyce "Granny", 87, of Springfield, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. She was a loving, kindhearted, gentle woman and a very strong Christian. She never had an unkind word to say about anybody. Joyce was a creative artist with a love of sewing, dollmaking, and writing childrens' stories. Granny was famous for her chocolate gravy...

Jan 9, 2013

Wolff, Jeffrey Louis, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, James. Survivors include his wife of almost 40 years, Cathy, mother, Lyvonne, son, Chris (Maggie), brothers Jim (Norma), and Jay (Sue), and sister Jan (Andy). Grandchildren, Bridget Hanna, Daniel, and Henry Wolff. They were the light of his life. Jeff...

Jan 9, 2013

Ronald L. Allen, age 69, of Dayton, OH passed away Wednesday January 9, 2013. He is preceded in death by grandparents; parents; brother, Andrew; step-son, Marty; and ex-wife, Sheila. Survivors include his wife, Penny, 3 children, 3 step-children, 5 siblings, ex-wife, Linda; and also lots of loved ones. Visitation is Tuesday January 15, 2013 from 10am to 11am with funeral...

Jan 9, 2013

Christie Berzeny, age 53, of West Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Sturgill. Christie is survived by her mother, Shirley Sturgill; uncle, Fred Phillips; aunts, Nellie Fryman and Emma Jean Phillips; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 1:30-2:30pm at Newcomer...

Jan 9, 2013

Bannister, Joan Y., age 80, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Joan is survived by her beloved husband of over 58 years: David; son and daughter-in-law: Bob (Sherry) Bannister; sister: Mary Lou Gordon; nieces: Gwen Miller & Ann Carpenter; nephew: Steve Gordon; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents:...

Jan 8, 2013

Frances R. Hewitt, age 77 of Dayton, passed away January 8, 2013. She was born September 29, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Wayne Hewitt.Frances is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah and John Coffee & Kimberly and Ron Hixenbaugh; son, Russell G. Whitaker; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother, Frank Dayton.Her family will...

Jan 8, 2013

Carol Joan Lear, age 80, of Tierra Verde, FL ; formally of Dayton passed away January 8, 2013. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January, 16 at 1:30 at Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel.

Jan 8, 2013

Elizabeth Ann Kessler passed away at her home on January 8, 2013 surrounded by friends and family after a long illness.Known to friends as Betsy or Sammie, she was born Februay 27, 1951 to Gilbert and Laura Samples. She is survived by her mother Laura, sister Becky, son Leif, daughter Ilka, five grandchildren Paige, Sierra,Emma, Tylor and Sarah; and companion...

Jan 8, 2013

86, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. He is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Ruby; his son, Robert W. Barker & wife Mary Ellen of Eureka, CA and their family, Rob Barker , Julia Hartwell , Joe Barker; Woody's 2nd son, Tom Barker & wife Chris of Beavercreek, and their family, Lisa & husband Rex...

Jan 7, 2013

James Lee Centers, age 65, of Danville, Kentucky passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. James was born on September 28, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Jean Corrieri (Embree) and father Dewey Henry Centers. James is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy Ann Centers; daughter; Jennifer Calhoun (Centers) sons; Jeff and...

Jan 7, 2013

Robert "Scott" Davis, age 40, of Miamisburg, passed away suddenly Monday, January 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Davis; grandparents, Albert & Marie Davis and Bill Chan. Scott is survived by his daughters, Lauren, Megan, Ellana and Alyssa Davis; step-daughter, Taylor Wallace; mother, Cecilia Davis; brother, Tim (Misty) Davis; nephew, Jordan Smith; grandmother, Yeung Chan;...

Jan 7, 2013

Belinda L. Rickels, age 55 of Dayton, passed away January 7, 2013. She was born December 3, 1957 in Dayton to the late Paul Rickels and Mary Rickels, who survives. In addition to her father, Belinda was preceded in death by her sister, Wilma.Belinda is survived by her mother, Mary; sister, Rhonda Philpot; brother, Timothy D. Rickels; and several nieces,...

Jan 7, 2013

YATES, Kenneth "Kenny", age 76, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Vernice; first wife, Terry; 1 brother, and 2 sisters. Kenny is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Bob (Rick), Debora (Rick), Bill, Joe (Malissa), and Kim (Paul); grandchildren, Ricky Jr., Peyton, Alexis, and Kendall; 4 brothers,...