Obituaries

Ronald  L. Gilliland

Ronald L. Gilliland

May 10, 2013

Gilliland, Ronald L., 72, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his wife Donna Gilliland, father Roy, mother Helen and son, Roy II. He is survived by daughters Shelley Smith and her husband Wade of Charlotte, NC, Beth Christian of Gulfport, FL, and son Ron Gilliland and wife...

Eleanor  M. Snodgrass

Eleanor M. Snodgrass

May 7, 2013

SNODGRASS, Eleanor M. (Fair) nee Stout, age 86 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Grandview Hospital. She was born January 14, 1927 in Monterey, IN, daughter of the late Earl E. & Marie E. (Gettier) Stout. Eleanor loved to read and travel, seeing 49 of the 50 states and Canada. She was an avid fan of...

Rev. William I. Brown

Rev. William I. Brown

May 3, 2013

In the purpose of God, it pleased Him to call unto Himself, William Isaac Brown on Friday, May 3, 2013. Bill was born on April 11, 1933. He was a faithful minister of Gods Word for over 60 years. He pastored the Covenant Baptist Church, formerly Ft. McKinley Baptist Church, for 53 years until his retirement in April of...

Jewell  J. Herron

Jewell J. Herron

Apr 30, 2013

HERRON, Jewell J., age 79 of Vandalia passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born May 19, 1933 in Ewing, Virginia, daughter of the late Edmond & Iva (Taylor) Daniel. Jewell was a member of the First Baptist Church of Union. Preceded in death by her husband, William D. Herron in 2006, Jewell is...

Jeffrey  L. Miller

Jeffrey L. Miller

Apr 27, 2013

MILLER, Jeffrey L. Age 58, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 27, 2013, as the result of a heart attack. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marcella Miller. Jeffrey is survived by his wife of the past 37 years, Georgia L. (Sigler) Miller; his father, Francis S. Miller; one son, Chris Miller & his wife,...

Karmyn  L. Brooks

Karmyn L. Brooks

Apr 26, 2013

Karmyn L. Brooks, infant daughter of Wesley A. & Jemma C. (Focht) Brooks of Vandalia, passed away Friday. Graveside service 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Vandalia.

Kevin  L. Hawse

Kevin L. Hawse

Apr 26, 2013

Kevin L. Hawse Age 57, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 26, 2013, as the result of a heart attack. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Roy B. Hawse; and by one brother, Roy A. Hawse. Kevin is survived by his wife of the past 35 years, Victoria L. Vicki (Speck) Hawse; his mother and...

Ferne Henry

Ferne Henry

Apr 23, 2013

HENRY, Ferne age 87 of Dayton, OH passed away Tuesday April 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Russell Huff and Beulah Huff and by her husband of 49 years Bert C. Henry. She is survived by her son Ray Henry and two daughters Jacalyn Huber and JoAnn Henry. She is additionally survived by three...

Joanna Stafford

Joanna Stafford

Apr 21, 2013

STAFFORD, Joanna, age 79, of Kennesaw Georgia, passed away on April 21, 2013 at Kennestone Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Stafford, she is survived by 3 sisters, Sadie McCarthy, Pat Cuevas, and Carol Hopkins; 1 brother, Clarence Humphrey III; 4 children & 2 sons-in-law, Elisha and Judy Cooper, Roger and Charla Morrison,...

William J. "Billy" Moore  Jr.

William J. "Billy" Moore Jr.

Apr 20, 2013

Moore, William J. (Billy) Age 62 of Vandalia passed away Saturday April 20, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 29, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late William J. Moore Sr. and Ruth E. Moore. He graduated from Butler High School in 1969 and went on to graduate from Earlham College in 1973. He went...

Joyce  Mae Brandenburg

Joyce Mae Brandenburg

Apr 13, 2013

Joyce Mae Brandenburg Age 90, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Kettering Medical Center. Joyce was born September 7, 1922 in Stanton, Kentucky to the late Lewis & Amanda (Patton) Stewart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jessie Brandenburg, in...

Oma  Jean Hardin

Oma Jean Hardin

Apr 9, 2013

HARDIN, Oma Jean, age 98 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Crossroads Rehabilitation & Nursing Center of Vandalia. She was born July 13, 1914 in Clairfield, TN, daughter of the late Thurman & Betty (Shiffley) Ferguson. Oma was a member of the Ashcraft Church of God. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry, her sister,...

James  K. Gorman

James K. Gorman

Apr 8, 2013

GORMAN, James K., Stubby age 71 of Dayton, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born April 15, 1941 in Utica, NY, son of the late Winfred & Mary Gorman. James was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and a retired employee of Otis & General Elevator. Preceded in death by his sister, Jackie & his...

Kathy Moon

Kathy Moon

Apr 7, 2013

MOON, Kathy, age 56 of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7 after a long and hard fought battle with MS. Kathy, a retired nurse is survived by her husband, Oscar, her son, Brian, her daughter, Stephanie, sister, Dinah Crawford, brothers, Russell and Keith Pegg, her mother, Denise Pegg and numerous other family members and friends. Kathy was...

George  G. Harrington

George G. Harrington

Apr 6, 2013

HARRINGTON, George G. age 80 of Vandalia, passed away Saturday April 6, 2013. George was born September 11, 1932 in Cincinnati, OH son of the late George Matthew & Claire Loretta (Decker) Harrington. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by many. As a pharmacist for more than 40 years in...

Evelyn  W. Gillott

Evelyn W. Gillott

Apr 5, 2013

GILLOTT, Evelyn W. age 94 of Butler Twp passed away Friday April 5, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. Evelyn was born September 23, 1918 in Wellston, OH daughter of the late Clarence & Goldie Cecil (Copas) Grant. She enjoyed crocheting and was an avid baseball fan who enjoyed rooting for the Cincinnati Reds. Evelyn was preceded in death by...

Dolores  E. Wilmer

Dolores E. Wilmer

Apr 4, 2013

WILMER, Dolores E., age 89 of the Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield passed away peacefully Thursday, April 4, 2013. She was born July 29, 1923 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Thomas & Thelma (Silvey) Stringer. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Wilmer Sr.; 1 son, Paul E. Wilmer Jr., and her brother, Barney Stringer, Dolores is...

Joyce  E. Winterbotham

Joyce E. Winterbotham

Apr 3, 2013

WINTERBOTHAM, Joyce E. age 77 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Fred W. Pollard and Corda B. McVeigh; special great-granddaughter Miranda E. Perkins. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Donald Winterbotham Sr.; children Donald Jr. (Laura), Pamela (James) Keyser, Lawrence (Patricia), Kenneth, Patrick (Rose), Andrew...

Naomi  J. Helmlinger

Naomi J. Helmlinger

Mar 30, 2013

Naomi Jeanette Helmlinger, age 77, of Vandalia, Oh went to be with Our Lord in Heaven, Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born September 4, 1935 in Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio to the late Wesley V and Clara (Fogt) Herring. She was preceded in death by her sister Rosemary (Herring) Dorsey. She is survived...

Ralph  E. Terry

Ralph E. Terry

Mar 29, 2013

Ralph Edward Terry ended his earthly journey March 29th, 2013. Ralph was born August 17th, 1937 in Grayson, KY. He grew up in Dayton, OH and served in the United States Army. He retired from Mike Sells Potato Chip Co. after 40 years of dedicated service. He was preceded in death by parents Herbert and Ruby (Sergent) Terry as...