Obituaries

Jan 16, 2016

COOK, Kathy S. (Kennedy) Age 57, of Clayton, went to be with her son’s in heaven on Saturday, January 16, 2016. She was born August 2, 1958 in Petros, TN to her parents, Kelly and Daphene Kennedy. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Kelly; sons, Christopher, Jerry Jr., and Kevin Cook; brothers; Allen, Martin, and James Kennedy;...

Jan 11, 2016

WOOSLEY, Donna R. (Slone) Age 68, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. Donna was born June 9, 1947 in Dayton, and was a 1965 Graduate of Stebbins High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Ronny T. Woosley, Sr.;...

Jan 7, 2016

MARTE, Stacy M. Age 45 of Trotwood, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 7, 2016. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on Oct. 3, 1970. Preceded in death by her parents, Eugene & Sandra Lee (Pleasant) Marte. Stacy is survived by her uncle, Clark Pleasant; Aunt, Pam (Phil) Jones; cousin Debbie Hughes of Florida; and numerous other...

Jan 6, 2016

KENNEDY, Raymond P. Age 79, passed away Jan. 6, 2016. 1:00 PM Graveside Inurnment Friday, Jan 22 at Dayton National Cemetery.

Jan 4, 2016

HANSHEW, Howard L., Jr. Age 92, of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born February 22, 1923, to the late Howard L. Hanshew, Sr., and Margaret Hanshew in Montgomery County. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife of 72 years, Adeleen, and brother, William. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara...

Jan 2, 2016

SIZEMORE, Earl Age 89, of New Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Rosie Sizemore, and siblings, Hazel, Hattie, Sarah, Nelson, Opal, Blanche, and Shirley. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruby; daughter, Theresa Lamb; grandchildren, Lori (Glenn) Schrader and TJ (Jen) Humphrey; and great...

Dec 29, 2015

GOSNELL, Jacob “Luke” Age 71 of Trotwood, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. He was born on July 29, 1944 in Greenwood, SC to his father, Jacob Luther Gosnell Sr., and mother, Eva Mae (Burdette) Gosnell who both precede him in death. Luke is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Rhonda; son, Greg; loving daughter, Andria; grandson,...

Dec 27, 2015

HEAD, Steven S. age 30, of West Alexandria, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2015 from 12PM to 1PM at ROGERS' FUNERAL HOME, New Lebanon. The funeral service will begin at 1PM with Pastor Tim Livingston officiating. Burial will follow at Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Brookville.

Dec 17, 2015

PENDLEY, KATHLEEN Age 86 of Trotwood, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015. She was born on Sept. 6, 1929 in Olive Hill, KY to her parents Fred & Daught (Everman) Reid. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, James Carl Pendley in 2008. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Carla (Ronnie) Shope, and Connie (Tony)...

Dec 17, 2015

RILEY, Timothy G. Age 51, of New Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, George Riley, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Rick Ashburn. Tim is survived by his mother, Lorene Riley; son, Matthew Timothy George; sisters, Charlotte (Phillip) Sims and Charlene Ashburn; numerous nieces and nephews; and family in Texas. He...

Dec 13, 2015

BORTON, Mary Louise (Bromagen) Age 68, of Trotwood, fought a courageous battle with cancer until Sunday, December 13, 2015 when she passed peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born March 30, 1947 in Bath County, KY to her parents, George and Lyda (Hart) Bromagen and was the oldest of three children. Mary was preceded in death by her...

Dec 13, 2015

COURSEY, Moonyene F. Age 81 of New Lebanon, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015. She was born in Livingston, KY on Feb. 17, 1934 to her parents, Starns & Bonnie (DeBord) Freeman whom precede her in death. Moonyene is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ron Coursey; 3 children, Brian Coursey, Sean Coursey, and Lisa (Gregory) Szwec; 3...

Dec 11, 2015

SUMMERS, Winifred Jean Age 91 of Union, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. She was born in Farmersville, Ohio on February 9, 1924 to her parents, Benjamin & Hilda (Holp) Leis. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clellie Summers; brother George; and grandson, Allen Eby. Winifred is survived by her 2 daughters, Sharon Eby, and Sandra Summers;...

Dec 7, 2015

VAN ZANT, Phyllis A. Age 79 of Trotwood, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 19, 1936 to her parents Clifford & Arlene (French) Sears. Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Thomas Sears. She is survived by her husband, Paul Van Zant; 3 sons, Mike (Carol), Randy (Joan),...

Dec 7, 2015

SLORP, Louise Age 81, of Trotwood, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Ray Cockrell; and brothers, Charles, Glen, and Jack. Louise is survived by her son, Roy (Mary) Cockrell; grandchildren, DJ and Angela Cockrell; numerous great grandchildren; and sister, Margaret Smith. She was a life-long...

Dec 4, 2015

MARKER, Mary Susan "Sue" age 97, passed from this life in Port Charlotte, Florida on December 4, 2015. Sue was preceded in death by husband Donald Marker; Brothers Clifford and John Riegel; Sister Jeanette Foote. Sue is survived by Brothers David and wife Carol Riegel of Brookville; Donald and wife Janet Riegel of Germantown; Sons Richard Marker and wife...

Dec 3, 2015

Dec 2, 2015

MELTON-BRANHAM, Tonya J. Age 47, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. She was born July 19, 1968 in Dayton to her parents, Langley and Joyce Melton. Tonya was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Brenda and Georgie; and brother, Jimmy. She is survived by her husband, Corbett; daughter, Loretta; sons, CJ and Brandon; sisters; Pauline,...

Dec 2, 2015

BURKE, Emerson F., Jr. Age 62, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 17, 1953 to his parents Emerson & Peggy Burke who both precede him in death. Emerson is survived by his fiancé, Cathy Vaspory; son, Russell (Lauren) Burke; grandchildren, Autumn & Sallie Moon; sisters, Janet (Larry) Grey, and Natalie (Paige)...

Nov 28, 2015

LARICK, Uylanda K. Age 60, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. She was born in New Lebanon, Ohio on Dec. 16, 1954 to her parents, Frank & Juanita (Priser) Flory. Preceded in death by her parents; nephew, James Flory, and father-in-law, Michael Larick Sr. Uylanda is survived by her husband of 43 years, Mike Larick Jr.; son, Michael Larick...