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Ronald E. "Ron" Gearhart

Ronald E. "Ron" Gearhart

Jun 27, 2014

GEARHART, Ronald E. "Ron", age 76 of Butler Twp., passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at Hearth and Home of Vandalia. He was born September 10, 1937 in New Lebanon, OH. Ron was a 1955 graduate of Dixie High School, and then attended Denison University. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Miami University and started as a Teacher and...

Nancy  L. Walton

Nancy L. Walton

Jun 27, 2014

WALTON, Nancy L. age 52 of Butler Twp. passed away Friday June 27, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital. Nancy was born January 5, 1962 in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her mother Sharon Ray and one brother Frankie Ray. Nancy is survived by her loving husband John "J.C." Walton; her father Dale Epard of Vandalia; 3...

Marlowe  Scott Hawkins  Jr.

Marlowe Scott Hawkins Jr.

Jun 24, 2014

HAWKINS, Marlowe Scott Jr. (89), born 1 August 1924 went peacefully and triumphantly home on 24 June 2014 at 9:25 pm to be with Jesus. His passing was due to natural causes. Marlowe was preceded in death by his parents, Marlowe Scott Hawkins, Sr. (1968) and Electa Foster Hawkins (1992); his siblings, Nancy McNevin (2010), Cynthia Bentley (2007), Allen...

Rachel  R. (Laughter)  Mellor

Rachel R. (Laughter) Mellor

Jun 22, 2014

MELLOR, Rachel Rae Mellor (Laughter) Age 44, of Tipp City passed away, Sunday, June 22, 2014, after a strong battle with cancer. Rachel was born December 3, 1969 in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rebekah (Beckie) Laughter-Meade; stepdaughter, Tiffany Mellor; and mother-in-law, June Mellor. She is survived by her husband, Stu; her loving cat,...

Patricia  E. Wilson

Patricia E. Wilson

Jun 17, 2014

WILSON, Patricia Eileen (nee Murphy), born March 17, 1921, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert W. Wilson in 2009, Patricia is survived by her daughter, Ann Williams and the joys of her life, grandchildren, Rachel Williams (Brian Massaro), Jake Williams (Rachel Matosky) and great-granddaughter, Peyton Williams. Patricia, very kind...

Harvey  C. Schroeder

Harvey C. Schroeder

Jun 10, 2014

SCHROEDER, Harvey C., age 84 of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Grace Brethren Village after a lengthy illness. He was born August 30, 1929 and raised in Missouri, son of the late Walter J. & Esther Schroeder. Harvey was a member of the Polk Grove United Church of Christ. He was the Owner/Operator of Schroeder...

Mildred  Irene Farley

Mildred Irene Farley

Jun 5, 2014

FARLEY, Mildred Irene, age 86 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 18, 1927 in Stearns, KY, daughter of the late Jerry & Vinia (Rains) Smith. Preceded in death by her husband, George in 1996; 3 sons, George Allen, John D. & Dallas Farley, 1 daughter, Donna Letner, 1 grandson,...

Linda  S. Willford

Linda S. Willford

Jun 5, 2014

WILLFORD, Linda S., age 65 of Butler Township, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 5, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 15, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by her father, George Carmean, Linda is survived by her husband, Dave Willford of Butler Twp.; her mother, Betty (Graves) Carmean; 2 children, daughter, Christa Hutchison & husband, Eric...

Shirley  A. Hellegaard

Shirley A. Hellegaard

Jun 4, 2014

HELLEGAARD, Shirley A. (Holland-Brown), born June 29, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, passed away June 4, 2014 in Orange City, Florida. Survived by her beloved husband, Albert; two sons, Ty and Rodney Brown; granddaughter, Sydney Ann Brown; sister-in-law, Diane Scholl of Debary, FL; niece, Debi Pleasant; nephew, David Pleasant; great-niece, Abi Pleasant and her grand-nephew, Vincent Teague. Shirley was a...

Teresa  E Perkins

Teresa E Perkins

Jun 4, 2014

PERKINS, Teresa E. age 38 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday June 4, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Teresa was a member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her daughter Miranda E. Perkins; her father Timothy Perkins; maternal grandmother Joyce E. Winterbotham and paternal grandparents John & Esther Keyser and Charles & Irene Perkins. Teresa...

Mary  L. (Kidder)  Bayless

Mary L. (Kidder) Bayless

May 27, 2014

BAYLESS, Mary Louise (Kidder), age 90 of Butler Twp., passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Liberty Nursing Center of Englewood. She was born September 1, 1923 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Clarence L. & Johanna (Boehner) Kidder. Mary was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Murlin Heights. Preceded in death by her husband,...

Billie  B. Irvin

Billie B. Irvin

May 13, 2014

IRVIN, Billie B., age 86 of Kettering passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born March 2, 1928 in Lancaster, KY, daughter of the late William & Aeta (Hammond) Metcalf. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard P. Irvin, 2 brothers and 1 sister, Billie is survived by her son, Peter Aliferis; 2 brothers,...

Guy  C. Bishop  Jr.

Guy C. Bishop Jr.

May 11, 2014

Longtime educator, musician, and community leader passed away May 11 at Hospice of Dayton following a brief illness. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, teacher, and friend to many. He was born in Centerburg, OH on March 16, 1928 and was preceded in death by his parents, Grace M. (McLaughlin) and Guy Clayton, and his sister Natalie Bishop...

Richard  E. Doane

Richard E. Doane

May 9, 2014

DOANE, Richard E., age 76 of Dayton, unexpectedly passed away early Friday, May 9, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Richard was born May 3, 1938 in Lebanon, Ohio, son of Russell and Irene (Peters) Doane. Richard was proudly self employed at Doanes Alignment Service where he perfected his craft. Preceded in death by his wife Wanette G. Doane in...

Ruth  M. Trout

Ruth M. Trout

May 8, 2014

TROUT, Ruth M. age 94 of Tipp City, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Laurels of Huber Heights Nursing and Rehab Center. Ruth was born August 16, 1919 in Gallipolis, OH, daughter of the late George W. & Fannie B. (Wolf) Young. Ruth was a former 50 year member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, a current member of...

Juanita (Baber)  Orme

Juanita (Baber) Orme

May 7, 2014

ORME, Juanita (Baber), age 84 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at her residence. She was born May 30, 1929 in Sunbright, TN, daughter of the late Walter & Florence (Gunter) Hall. Juanita was a longtime member of the Vandalia Baptist Temple and retired from Gem City Engineering as the Manager of Payroll and Benefits in...

Patricia  A. Linkous

Patricia A. Linkous

May 7, 2014

LINKOUS, Patricia A., age 79 of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 6, 1934 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Harold & Lillian Thielk. Patricia was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, a member of the Sulphur Grove United Methodist Church and was retired from Huber Heights City...

Clark  Anthony Siddle  Sr.

Clark Anthony Siddle Sr.

May 3, 2014

SIDDLE, Clark Anthony Sr., 51, of Vandalia passed while at home on Saturday surrounded by family and listening to words of the Holy Scripture. He was born October 11, 1962 in Xenia, OH to Helen Lousie (Kovaleski) Siddle and the late Bernard Clark Siddle. He was a graduate of Spring Valley Academy and served as a firefighter for Beavercreek...

John  F. Gomez

John F. Gomez

May 1, 2014

GOMEZ, John F., age 69 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 after a short illness. John was born October 22, 1944 in Detroit, MI, son of the late Joe & Josephine Gomez. John was a graduate of the University of Toledo and was an engineer at NCR for 41 years. John was devoted to his family. He...

Loretta  "Lou" Luneke

Loretta "Lou" Luneke

Apr 29, 2014

Luneke, Loretta M., "Lou", age 62, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2014, at Troy Care & Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl L. Luneke, Sr., and Gertrude Luneke, and siblings, Carl L. Luneke, Jr., James M. Luneke, and Ann L. Esken. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Dennis O....

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