Obituaries
Earnest Edward Funderburg
Dec 2, 2016
FUNDERBURG, Earnest Edward "George", age 89 of Dayton, passed away December 2, 2016 in Cincinnati. Earnest was born to the late Ida and Edward Funderburg in 1927. He joined the United States Army in 1945. He later went on to proudly serve in the United States Air Force, where he retired in 1965 as a Sergeant. After his service in...
Emmett E. Myers
Dec 2, 2016
Myers, Emmett E., 85, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2016. He was retired from GM/Delco Products after more than 20 years. Emmett was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Carole, 2 sisters and 7 brothers. He is survived by his children, Patsy Beavers and husband, Michael Beavers, Emmett E. Myers, Jr, William Myers and...
Cindy Lutman Daniel
Dec 2, 2016
Cindy Lutman Daniel, age 68 of Bellbrook, passed away on December 2, 2016. She was born at Vernon Air Force Base in Jamaica to Colonel Charles C Lutman and Evelyn Lutman. Cindy married her high school sweetheart, Larry Daniel in 1971. Cindy enjoyed bowling and crafting in her free time. Cindy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter,...
Juanita I True
Dec 2, 2016
Juanita I. True, age 91 of Dayton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 2, 2016. She was born in Liberty, KY to the late Bertha and Monroe True. Juanita married Ernest True in 1946 and they moved to Dayton a year into their marriage. Juanita worked as a secretary at Community United Methodist in Dayton, where she was...
Ronald A. Gilbert
Dec 2, 2016
Ronald A. Gilbert, "Spanky", age 62 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2016 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Buster and Wilma (Cowans) Gilbert.Ron served his country in the United States Navy and worked as a salesperson for Sleep Outfitters and Rex TV. Ron is survived by...
Shirley T. Benner
Dec 1, 2016
Shirley Ann Benner nee Thompson, age 82 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on July 9, 1934 in Kansas City, MO to the late Merrill and Ellen (Davies) Thompson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rita Agne; and brother David Thompson. Shirley is survived...
Jerry Kay Foulke
Dec 1, 2016
Jerry Kay Foulke, age 87, of Fairview, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Laurels of West Carrollton. He was born on November 12, 1929 in Dayton, OH to the late Sherman and Eva (Myers) Foulke. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Sherman Foulke, Jr. and sister, Martha Arnold.Jerry is survived by...
Larry Gambrell
Dec 1, 2016
GAMBRELL, Larry G., age 69 of Medway, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2016. He was born in Harlan, KY to the late George Gambrell, Sr. and Martha Griffey. Larry proudly and honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After his service he went on to work and retire from the West Alexandria Police Department...
Walter H. Powers
Dec 1, 2016
Walter H. Powers, age 85, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Walter was born on February 2, 1931 in Harlan, KY to the late John and Nora Powers. He was preceded in death by 8 brothers and 1 sister. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Joanne Powers; sons, Terrance (Susan) Powers, Michael (Kathy...
Les Mccarley
Dec 1, 2016
Les H. McCarley died December 1, 2016 at 2:20am at his home.Les was born June 2, 1958 in Anniston, Alabama to Herbert and Nellie McCarley (both are deceased). He is survived by his spouse of 28 years, Timothy Cyrus, and his companion and best friend of 13 years, Kyle Blau. Les is also survived by two sisters, Ann (Mel) King...
Barbara A. Pierce
Dec 1, 2016
Barbara A. Pierce, age 81 of Dayton, Ohio passed away December 1, 2016 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home in Kettering Ohio. She enjoyed having holiday family gatherings at her home, as well as her most passionate pleasure of working in her very lovely garden . She leaves behind 2 sons, a daughter, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a host...
Charles Miller
Dec 1, 2016
Charles "Ronnie" Miller, age 70 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carl and Dimple Miller.Ronnie was a graduate of Wayne H.S. class of '65. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War as a 3rd class petty officer on...
Eric E. Pooler
Nov 30, 2016
Pooler, Eric E. age 50, of Bellefontaine, formerly of Vandalia and Dayton, passed away November 30, 2016. He was born in Dayton on February 22, 1966 to Lawrence and Linda Pooler, the first of 4 boys. Eric graduated from Ben Logan High School in Logan Co. He was formerly married to Tina Libecap for a short time. Eric enjoyed being...
Conrad Russell Helton Jr.
Nov 30, 2016
HELTON, Conrad Russell, age 76 of Huber Heights, departed peacefully November 30, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton after a brief illness. Conrad (Buddy) was born August 30, 1940 in Seco, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, beloved wife Janet, and his parents, Conrad and Carrie Helton. Bud leaves behind three adoring daughters: Kimberly (Barry)...
Joyce Eileen Alley
Nov 30, 2016
Joyce Eileen Alley, 72, of Dayton, passed away November 30, 2016. Joyce was born in Dayton on November 15, 1944 to the late George and Edna Alley. Joyce retired from Dayton Daily News/Cox Media after more than 40 years of service. She ran a singles ministry called "Singles and Mingles". She attended Bethel Christian Assembly of God for many years....
Howard S. Updyke, Sr.
Nov 30, 2016
Howard S. Updyke, Sr., 89, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016.He was born February 11, 1927, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late George and Mildred Updyke.Howard graduated from Roosevelt and served in the Navy during WWII. He married Ada Mae White September 1, 1951, and worked at McCall's/Dayton Press for 30+ years.Howard has five children and will always be remembered...
Jill Annette Lairmore
Nov 29, 2016
Jill Annette Lairmore, 41, of Huber Heights, passed away November 29, 2016. Jill was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 24, 1975 to Joseph Rodewald and Phyllis Payne. In her free time, she enjoyed singing, cleaning and spending time with her family. Jill was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Rodewald; and her sister, Marisa Rodewald.She is survived by...
Mark A. Smith
Nov 29, 2016
Mark A. Smith, age 57 of Dayton, passed away November 29, 2016. He was born November 18, 1959 in Dayton to the late Robert and Francis Smith. In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his brothers, William L. and Douglas C. Smith; sisters, Barbara Hawkins and Lois Morris.He is survived by his brothers, Steven (Holly) Smith,...
Patricia Ann Nichols (Krimm, Wallace)
Nov 29, 2016
Nichols, Patricia A. (Krimm, Wallace), age 54, passed away on November 29, 2016, as a result of a courageous battle with cancer. I was born on October 7th 1962 to Kenneth D. and Delight C. "Dee" (Routsong) Krimm. I am preceded in death by my brother Timothy John Krimm; Sister-like and friend Darlene Steinbrugge; grandfathers William (Duke) Krimm, John Aker,...
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