Obituaries
Abigail White
Feb 4, 2016
Abigail White, daughter of Zachary and Amy White, passed into her heavenly home on February 4, 2016.
Charles Norman Butler
Feb 4, 2016
Charles N. Butler, 79, of Dayton, passed away February 4, 2016. Charles was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 24, 1936 to the late Charles Butler and Fannie Walker.Charles retired from General Motors after over 30 years of service. He graduated from Dunbar HS, Class of 1957, was a member of UAW and Shiloh Villas Retirement Community. In addition to...
John T. Wertz "Jack"
Feb 4, 2016
John T. Wertz "Jack", age 83, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born to the late John Charles and Gertrude Helen Wertz (Thompson) on March 26, 1932 in Hollidaysburg, PA. His much-loved sister, Donna, introduced him to the love of his life, Vivian Marie, who he spent 61 wonderful years of...
Vaotta J. Hockaday
Feb 4, 2016
Hockaday, Vaotta J., age 78 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016.Vaotta is survived by her loving husband, Robert Hockaday; two daughters, Tawnya Marshall and Julie Topsoglou; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous family and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 12pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Visitation will be...
Bobbie D. Christy
Feb 3, 2016
Bobbie D. Christy, 86, of Riverside, passed away February 3, 2016. Bobbie was born in Browning, MO on September 13, 1929. Bobbie retired from the United States Air Force after 28 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling and volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America. He is survived by his sons, Stephen (Sharon) Christy, Russell Christy,...
Eugene Goodman
Feb 3, 2016
Eugene M.Goodman, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in Dayton. Eugene was born in Dayton, OH on January 2, 1921 to the late Joseph and Irene Goodman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his significant other, Anne Fodor; wife, Theda Goodman; brothers: John and Don Lee Goodman, and sister, Katherine Yost.Eugene is...
Margie Hopper
Feb 3, 2016
Margie L. Hopper, age 78 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 13, 1937 in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter of W. Roscoe and Laura (Noble) Murray.She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Murray and sister, Louise Murray.Margie is survived by her two sons, Leonard "Sonny" (Teresa) Johnson, Joey...
Roosevelt Mukes
Feb 3, 2016
Roosevelt Mukes, Sr. "Pops", age 70 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was born August 31, 1945 in Gary, Indiana the son of the late Jesse Mukes and Ivory Jimerson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Mukes.Roosevelt is survived by his wife, Diane Mukes; son, Roosevelt (Camille) Mukes Jr.; grandson, R.J. Mukes,...
David Cole Reynolds
Feb 3, 2016
David Cole Reynolds, age 49, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at V.A. Medical Center-Hospice. He was born December 22, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Clifford and Vivian Reynolds. He served his country and protected our freedom in the U.S. Army 82 Airborne Division. He was a member of the Knollwood Masonic Lodge and the Moose...
John E. Mason
Feb 3, 2016
John E. Mason, age 74, passed away on February 3, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born to the late William and Sylvia Mason on September 4, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio. Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Margaret; seven children Tim, Lynn, John, Sharon, Kimberly, Becky, Rachel; 11 grandchildren Timothy, Brittany, Stephanie, Krista, Jessica, Bradley, Rachael,...
Cordia Slone
Feb 2, 2016
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJVIt is...
George Lecato
Feb 2, 2016
George L. Lecato, age 78, passed away February 2, 2016. Private family services are being held at Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel.
Denny R. Smith
Feb 2, 2016
Denny R. Smith, age 85 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was born April 5, 1930 in Letcher County, KY to the late Hewey E. Sr., and Leona (Ellis) Smith. In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby June Smith and brothers, James and Herbert Smith.He is survived by his sons,...
Marjorie L. Alley
Feb 1, 2016
Marjorie L. Alley, 72, of Dayton, passed away February 1, 2016. Marjorie retired from Northridge Board of Education. In her free time, she enjoyed crafts and spending time with family.Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Ruby Madden and her 2 sisters.She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Paul D. Alley; 4 step children, Richard,...
Antoine Baptiste Jones, Jr.
Feb 1, 2016
Antoine B. Jones, 16, of Kettering, died February 01, 2016 as a result of a brutal crime. He was born August 19, 1999 in Dayton Ohio, the son of Hope Williams and Antoine 'Bap' Jones Sr. He attended Centerville schools his primary years, transferred to Miamisburg until last year when he started attending Kettering-Fairmont High school. Throughout the years Antoine...
Norma C. Sharkey
Feb 1, 2016
SHARKEY, Norma Catherine (Daley), age 92 of Centerville, died peacefully on Monday. Born in Fitchburg, MA to the late Katherine and Denny Daley, Norma was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati. For 40 years, she owned the Sharkey Modeling Agency, a well known regional talent and drama agency that worked with generations of young people. She was recognized...
Robert (Bob) Hartmier
Feb 1, 2016
Robert (Bob) Hartmier, 43, of New Lebanon, passed away February 1, 2016. Robert was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 29, 1972 to the late Richard and Mary A. Hartmier. He enjoyed spending time with his many friends and family. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brothers, Fred Hartmier and Richard Hartmier. He is...
Jackson R. Nelson
Feb 1, 2016
Jackson R. Nelson, age 67 of Dayton, passed away February 1, 2016. He was born December 9, 1948 in Prestonsburg, KY to his mother, Annabelle (Pennington) Nelson and his late father, Mack Nelson. In addition to his father, Jack was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Nelson.He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Nelson; 3 granddaughters; 2 great-granddaughters; mother,...
Jesse Debord Iii
Feb 1, 2016
DeBord III, Jesse "Jay", age 65, of Beavercreek, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Dorothy DeBord; brother, Jerry DeBord, and father-in-law, Kirby Manis. Jay is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cheryl DeBord; children, Jesse IV (Lisa) and Adam DeBord; brother, James DeBord;...
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