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Ralph E. Swigart

Ralph E. Swigart

May 30, 2014

SWIGART, Ralph E. Age 85, born December 27, 1928. Passed away May 30, 2014. Youngest of 12 children; preceded in death by his parents Daniel Edward Swigart and Ivy Elizabeth and his siblings: Viola, Alice, Nevin, Iva Lucille, Mildred, Rienze, Marcella, Orville(Gene), Helen, Charlotte, and Kenneth(Bub). Survived by a sister-in-law Ruth Swigart and survived by 21 nieces and nephews,...

Helen Margaret (Parker) Franish

Helen Margaret (Parker) Franish

May 29, 2014

FRANISH, Helen Margaret (Parker) Age 98, of Eaton, formerly of New Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Franish; sons, Donald and Richard Franish; brother, James Parker; and sisters, Pauline Parker and Rita Rose. Helen is survived by her daughters, Carol (Byron) Bitner, Linda Lash, and Cheryl (Donald) Cole;...

Zelma Claggett

Zelma Claggett

May 25, 2014

Claggett, Zelma (Brandenburg) Age 92, formerly of New Lebanon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born July 8, 1921 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Ward and Thelma (Neville) Brandenburg. She was preceded in death by husbands, Lowell Ballinger and John E. Claggett, her son John F. Claggett, brother Joseph...

Geraldine "Gerri" Bragg

Geraldine "Gerri" Bragg

May 22, 2014

BRAGG, Geraldine "Gerri" age 67, of West Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Allen; father and step-mother, Grant and Adis Gibson; husband, James Franklin Bragg Sr.; brother, Harvey Gibson; and sisters, Colleen Newport and Kathleen Gibson. Gerri is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Kenny) Glascoe; son, James Franklin...

Wanda May Adams

Wanda May Adams

May 19, 2014

ADAMS, Wanda May Age 59, of Trotwood, her spirit left her body on May 19, 2014. She was born March 21, 1955 in Dayton to the late Arvel and Thelma Adams. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Donald and Herbert Adams. She is survived by her partner of 20 years, Dawn Wojcik; brother, David Adams;...

Ruth E. Noble

Ruth E. Noble

May 18, 2014

NOBLE, Ruth E. Age 82 of Trotwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2014. She was born in Huntersville, IN on April 5, 1932 to her parents, Clifford P. & Mary E. (Barnett) Short. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, James R. Noble in 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah L. (Todd)...

Dorothy Angle

Dorothy Angle

May 16, 2014

ANGLE, Dorothy (Bowman) Daughter of Morie and Myrtle (Bishop) Bowman, was born September 24, 1929 in Franklin County, VA. She answered the call of the Master in the early hours of May 16, 2014 at the home of Dennis and Roxy Rohrer, Brookville, OH. She was married to Cleophas Angle in June 1953 and resided in Franklin County, VA....

Barbara Jean Hollon

Barbara Jean Hollon

May 13, 2014

HOLLON, Barbara Jean Age 62, of West Alexandria, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 27, 1951 to her parents, George Donald & Leola (Marlow) Wilson. Barb was preceded in death by not only her parents, but husband, Zack Hollon in 2008. Barbara is survived by her...

Morris J. "Woody" Woodson

Morris J. "Woody" Woodson

May 8, 2014

WOODSON, Morris "Woody" J. Of Dayton, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. Woody was born November 28, 1924 in Leonville, LA to Colda and Aleta Woodson. He was preceded in death by a son, Tony J. Woodson; parents; 9 brothers; and 3 sisters. Woody is survived by his wife, Ella B. Woodson; daughter, Belinda K. Combs; son, Eddie (Becky)...

Gary Lee Shope

Gary Lee Shope

May 7, 2014

SHOPE,Gary Lee Age 56 of Huber Heights passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 7, 1957. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Harold V. Shope; and father-in-law, Jesse Mullins. He is survived by his mother, Hazel Shope; loving wife, Rhonda Shope; 4 siblings, Deb (Ron)...

George E. Riber

George E. Riber

May 7, 2014

RIBER, George E. Age 86, of Trotwood, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Frances Riber; loving wife, Geneva; sisters, Charlotte Casey and Ruth Habel; and good friend, Moe Hinkle. George is survived by his daughter, Linda (Riber) Brinson; son, Bruce Riber; brothers, Louis C....

Billy Ray Reynolds

Billy Ray Reynolds

May 5, 2014

REYNOLDS, Billy Ray Born March 17, 1956 and passed away May 5, 2014. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Reynolds; sister, Janice Reynolds; and brother, Kenny Reynolds. He is survived by his mother Jane Reynolds; brothers, Ronnie Reynolds and Michael Reynolds; nephews, Ronnie Meadows and Shawn Reynolds; 1 niece, Jessica Anderson; and 1 aunt, Irene Snavely....

Bette M. Hedges

Bette M. Hedges

May 3, 2014

HEDGES, Bette M. Age 84, formerly of Vandalia and Trotwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2014. She was born on March 14, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio to her parents, Leroy & Helen (Rasor) Parlette. Bette was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. Robert M. Hedges; and daughter, Nancy M. Hedges. She is survived by her...

Harry Milby

Harry Milby

May 3, 2014

MILBY, Harry Jr. Age 75 of Troy, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2014. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 27, 1938 to his parents, Harry Sr. & Mary Bernice (Goddard) Milby. Harry was preceded in death by his parents; and 3 sisters, Shirley, Joyce, and Janet. He is survived by his...

Imogene (Gabbard) Buck

Imogene (Gabbard) Buck

May 2, 2014

BUCK, Imogene (Gabbard) Age 80, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away May 2, 2014. Imogene was born January 6, 1934 in Sand Lick, KY. She is preceded in death by her parents, Farris and Mary Gabbard; infant children, Dennis Gabbard and Margaret Gabbard; brothers, Amos Gabbard and Douglas Gabbard, Jr,; and grandson, Michael Jace Gabbard. She is survived by...

Joseph "Joe" G. Leonard

Joseph "Joe" G. Leonard

Apr 30, 2014

LEONARD, Joseph "Joe" G. Age 56, of New Lebanon, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. He was born January 13, 1958 in Dayton to the late Donald and Lucille Leonard. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Connie Spahr. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlene; daughters, Tara...

Lloyd Ellsworth Anderson

Lloyd Ellsworth Anderson

Apr 28, 2014

ANDERSON, Lloyd E. Age 87, of New Lebanon, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. He was born April 8, 1927 in Jefferson Township to the late Walter and Ethel (Smith) Anderson. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents and son, Jim Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ethel (Roe); children, Kathy (Robert) St....

Vera M. (Bantz) Dye

Vera M. (Bantz) Dye

Apr 27, 2014

DYE, Vera M. (Bantz) Age 93, of Trotwood, passed away peacefully at Brookhaven Assisted Living, Sunday, April 27, 2014. Vera was born on February 20, 1921 to her parents, Noah & Iva (Blessing) Bantz. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Rowe; second husband, Robert Dye; brothers, Orville and Delbert Bantz; and sister, Alberta Hodson. Vera...

Kenneth R. Corder

Kenneth R. Corder

Apr 25, 2014

CORDER, Kenneth R. Of Brookville passed away peacefully with his family present on his 90th birthday Friday April 25, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Kenneth was born on Friday April 25, 1924 at home in Copley, Ohio to the late Oral & Emel (Jones) Corder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brother Oral Weston Corder,...

Reba Estep

Reba Estep

Apr 23, 2014

ESTEP, Reba age 84, of Dayton, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. She was born in Lee County, Virginia on January 23, 1930 to her parents, Joe and Susie Bostic. Reba is survived by her son, Ken (Joann) Estep, Jr.; daughters, Shirley Estep and Barbara Massey; many grand and great-grandchildren; and sisters, Goldie Cox...

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