Obituaries
Jerray Anthonytaylor Cotton, Jr
Sep 3, 2015
Cotton, Jerray Anthony Taylor, Jr.,beloved son of Sharoya N. Grinnell and Jerray Cotton, was born into the hands of God on September 3, 2015. He also leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Deshanay Grinnell Roberson; and many other relatives and friends.
Lorraine Nancy Moorhouse
Sep 2, 2015
Lorraine Nancy Moorhouse, age 78 of Bellbrook, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born August 19, 1937 in New York, the daughter of Walter C. and Henrietta A. MacDonald; and is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jeanette Vigliotti; and step-children Alex and Amanda Moorhouse. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 20...
Tara Lynn Smith
Sep 2, 2015
SMITH, Tara Lynn, age 64, of Belle Center, OH, passed away on September 2, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Violet Hobbs and aunt, Edna Curnayn. Tara is survived by her husband of 36 years, Kevin Smith; sons, Joshua (Brittani) Smith and Justin Smith; grandson, Remington Smith, as well as many other family members and...
William J."Bill" Zile
Sep 2, 2015
William J. Zile, age 68 of Dayton, passed away September 2, 2015. He was born November 9, 1946 in Dayton to the late William John and Genevieve (nee Long) Zile. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; children, Tony (Shelley) Zile and Tonia Sorrell; step-children, Jenifer (Gary) Smith, Joel McIlvain; Jill (Brian) Warner; 8 grandsons; 5 granddaughters; brothers, John (Belinda)...
Ruth K. Nugent
Sep 2, 2015
Ruth K. Nugent passed away September 2, 2015. She was born on November 4, 1923 to the late Samuel and Elisabeth Koch. In addition to her parents, Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, John B.; infant son Dennis; brothers: Frank, Otto, Ralph, and Samuel Koch; and sisters: Betty Wellinghoff and Dorothy Davis.Ruth is survived by her sons:...
Dolores Coffey
Sep 2, 2015
Dolores "Dee" Coffey, young at heart, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. She was raised in Dayton, Ohio by her late foster parents, Paul and Myrtle Engle.She had a heart of gold and shared her numerous creative abilities with many of the children she cared for over the years. Dee was revered for her...
Jim Andrew Aveyard
Sep 1, 2015
Jim Aveyard, age 72, passed in Pinellas Park, Florida on September 1, 2015. He was born in Dayton, Ohio the son of Robert and Margaret Aveyard. A visitation will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 1pm until 3pm service time at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424.
Helen Hubbard
Sep 1, 2015
HUBBARD, Helen C., age 66, of Beavercreek, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Earl Lee Shepherd. Helen is survived by her husband, David Hubbard; son, Douglas Hubbard, and brother, Ronald Shepherd of Sacramento, CA. Family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Newcomer...
Deborah Wright
Sep 1, 2015
WRIGHT, Deborah S.Age 59, passed away September 1, 2015 at the Cottages of Clayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mildred Humphrey. She is survived by her children, Adam (Sherri) Wright and Angela (Jason Sr.) Rettig; and grandchildren, Patrick O'melia, Alexander Neal, Jonathan Wright, Jason Rettig Jr., Allison Rettig, and Katie Wright. A private memorial service...
Betty A. Wonderly
Sep 1, 2015
Wonderly, Betty A., age 89, of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her brother John Thomas. Betty is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bill R. Wonderly. Together they enjoyed dancing, listening to jazz and big band music, bicycling and playing bridge.
Harold Gollihue
Sep 1, 2015
Harold Gollihue, 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Harold was born on July 21, 1939 in Denton, KY to Albert Gollihue and Pauline (Bellew) Gollihue.Harold retired from Buckeye Oil Equipment after 25+ years of service.He is survived by his daughter, Anna Cross; grandson, Aaron Hieber; granddaughter, Lauren Cross; and sister, Gay (Harry) Scott.In lieu of flowers, donations may...
Harry Phillips
Sep 1, 2015
Harry Phillips, age 85 of Dayton, went to be with the Lord and said "he would see us on the other side" on September 1, 2015 at Heartland of Kettering. He was born March 19, 1930 in Caryville, Tennessee the son of Thomas and Ella Phillips. Harry worked for Hobart Corporation as a screw machine operator for 44 years and...
Ashley Kristen Bolender
Aug 31, 2015
Ashley Kristen Bolender, age 30 of Northridge, passed away August 31, 2015. She was born February 3, 1985 in Dayton to her father, Rex Bolender and her mother, Debra L. Cline. Ashley was preceded in death by her Mamaw, Avonell Joseph and brother, Gene. She is survived by her parents, siblings, Nate and wife, Kimberly, Brian and wife, Rachel, Christian,...
Mihye R. Flory
Aug 31, 2015
Mihye R. Flory, age 54, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Scott A. Flory.
Samuel Fannin
Aug 31, 2015
Samuel E. Fannin, age 64, of Moraine, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2015 after a long battle with lymphoma. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. Sam is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Peggy Fannin; children, Molly (Charlie) Rowell and Casey (Shelby Gresse) Fannin; granddaughter, Kayleigh Rowell;...
Ernest Wayne Coffy
Aug 31, 2015
Ernest Wayne Coffy, 84, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born in Carrollton, Ohio, the son of the late Harold and Golda Coffy. He was a graduate of Ohio Northern School of Pharmacy in 1954 and served in the United States Army from 1954 - 1956. He practiced Pharmacy 40 years in the Akron area. He worked for...
Betty Wenzel
Aug 31, 2015
Betty L. Wenzel, age 79, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away August 31, 2015. She was born to the late Troy and Pauline Sherwood on April 7, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Tom; four daughters, Susan M. (Tony) Garza, Sharon M. Wenzel, Sandra M. (Larry) Luehrs, Stephanie M. (Scott) Keirns; 11 grandchildren,...
Jo Annc. Emmel
Aug 31, 2015
Jo Ann C. Emmel, age 81 of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. She was born September 29, 1933 in Sumner, IA to the late Albert and Clara (nee Meyer) Volker. In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Emmel; siblings, Norma, Elmer, Melvin and Leota.She is survived by her loving...
Barbara L. Staudt
Aug 30, 2015
Staudt, Barbara L., age 77, of Russia, OH passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Covington Care Center. She was born September 30, 1937 in West Liberty, OH to the late John Sr. and Francis Bowser. Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Staudt Sr. in 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie S. Bowser of...
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