Leroy Ray
Dec 30, 2014
Ray, Leroy, age 69 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014. He was born March 12, 1945 in Grundy County, Virginia. Ray was retired from Campbell's Roofing. Preceded in death by his mother Eileen Conley, and his companion Pearl Tankersley. He is survived by his daughter Angie Marie Bemis of Milwaukie, Oregon, his brother Darnell Ray of Virginia,...
John E. Hammond
Dec 15, 2014
Hammond, John E., age 69 of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014. He was born April 24, 1945 in Tomahawk, WI, the son of the late Clarence & Lola (Lynch) Hammond. John was retired from General Motors with 33 years of service, honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and was a member of American Legion...
Earl E. Shahan
Dec 6, 2014
Shahan, Earl E., age 87 of West Carrollton, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. He was born January 18, 1927 in Dayton, the son of the late Earl H. & Mildred (Routzong) Shahan. Earl was retired from Ryder Truck Lines and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Preceded in death by his wife Geraldine L.,...
Mark E. Goonan
Dec 4, 2014
Goonan, Mark E., age 59 of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014. He was born March 3, 1955 in Dayton, the son of the late Richard & Caryl (Blackburn) Goonan. Mark worked for IDX of Dayton. He is survived by his loving partner Jenny Payne, his son Randall Turner of Miamisburg, his daughter Jacqueline Turner of Miamisburg, Jenny's...
Virginia A. Stoltz
Dec 3, 2014
Stoltz, Virginia A., age 91 of West Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014. She was born August 13, 1923 in Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Carl E. & Gladys (Whipp) Moyer. Virginia was a member of the VFW Post #3438 Ladies Auxiliary and the West Carrollton Historical Society. Preceded in death by 2 daughters Elizabeth Phillabaum...
John R. Smelko
Nov 17, 2014
Smelko, John R., age 40 of Dayton, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. He was born April 23, 1974 in Dayton, the son of John A. Smelko & Alma (Estes) Smelko who survive him in West Carrollton. He is also survived by his brother Robert J. Smelko and wife Tara of West Carrollton. John was employed as an Iron...
Nora P. Jackson
Nov 14, 2014
Jackson, Nora P., age 96 of Miamisburg, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014. She was born October 13, 1918 in Laurel County, KY, the daughter of the late William H. & Martha (McCreary) Pennington. Nora worked for Monsanto and was a member of the Miamisburg  Church of the Nazarene. Preceded in death by her husband Arthur B. Jackson, her...
Alma "Jackie" Wilson
Nov 13, 2014
Wilson, Alma "Jackie", age 84 of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014. She was born August 18, 1930 in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of the late Dennis & Florence (Gaskill) Critzer. Jackie was a graduate of West Carrollton High School Class of 1948 where she was a cheerleader, honorably served her country in the U.S. Navy during...
David E. Scheiber, Sr.
Nov 11, 2014
Schreiber, Sr., David E., age 72 of Farmersville, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. He was born November 10, 1942 in Dayton, the son of the late Carl & Roxie (West) Schreiber. David was retired from Dayton Press. Preceded in death by his wife Phyllis J. Schreiber on March 8, 2014, 2 brothers Samuel & Fitz Schreiber. He is...
Douglas "Doug" W. Phillips
Nov 6, 2014
Phillips, Douglas W. "Doug", age 61 of Miami Twp., passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014. He was born August 16, 1953 in Dayton, the son of Raymond R. & Jean (Miller) Phillips. Doug was a member of the Fraternal of Eagles. Preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Christy Phillips, 2...
Charles E. Garwood
Nov 6, 2014
Garwood, Charles E., age 84 of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born October 15, 1930 in Dayton the son of the late Lawrence & Lucille (Moors) Garwood. Mr. Garwood was a truck driver with Pickrels Brothers and honorable served his country in the U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by 2...
Bill T. Carrender
Nov 3, 2014
Carrender, Bill T., age 85 of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 22, 1929 in Monticello, KY, the son of the late Samuel & Ethel (Lewis) Carrender. Bill was retired from the Landoll Corp. Preceded in death by 3 sons Ronnie & Greg Carrender, Phillip Bell, 2 brothers Herbert & Reid...
Alice P. Simpson
Nov 3, 2014
Simpson, Alice P., entered into rest on Monday, November 3, 2014 in Miamisburg. Alice was born on July 17, 1918 in Harveysburg, Ohio. She was a graduate of West Carrollton High School. Alice worked at Inland Manufacturing during WWII and various retail stores throughout her years. She is survived by her daughter Saundra, 3 grandchildren Tara Norvell, Karin Vega,...
Leon "Lee" Thompson
Oct 28, 2014
Thompson, Leon "Lee", age 88 of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He was born February 22, 1926 in Lancaster, KY, the son of the late James & Beatrice (Clark) Thompson. He was the retired Circulation Manager for the Journal Herald with 30 years of service, a member of the Antioch Shrine, W.C. Masonic Lodge #737 F...
Samuel "Sam" Newland
Oct 23, 2014
Newland, Sam, age 85 of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014. He was born October 22, 1929 in Knott County, KY, the son of the late Dishman & Minnie (Cornet) Newland. Sam was retired from Inland with 35 years of service and served his country in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by 2 sons J.D. Newland,...
William P. Neff
Oct 17, 2014
Neff, William P., age 90 of Dayton, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014. He was born July 19, 1924 in Chillicothe, OH, the son of the late William L & Della (Kight) Neff. Preceded in death by a daughter Deloris Jones, a granddaughter Kippy Witt, 5 brothers Russell, Howard, Alan, Bob & Lloyd Neff, a sister Glenna McKinney. Mr....
Robert J. Melton
Oct 17, 2014
Melton, Robert J., age 88 of Dayton, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014. He was born December 4, 1925 in Manchester, KY, the son of the late William & Victoria (Benge) Melton. Robert was retired from GM with 45 years of service, and served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Preceded in death by 4 brothers &...
Roger Lee Hamilton
Oct 13, 2014
Hamilton, Roger Lee, passed away October 13, 2014 at his home in Miami Township, Ohio. He was born January 27, 1929 in Dayton, as Roger McGregor (Trickler). His parents were Hazel Alta Trickler of Peebles, Ohio and Fergus Hume Stanforth, of Hillsboro, Ohio. Roger's grandparents were Easter "Esther" Shoemaker and Carl Clay Trickler "Trichler" of Peebles, Ohio, and Mary...
James F. Bohram
Oct 6, 2014
James Franklin Bohram of West Carrollton passed away Monday October 6, 2014. He will be sadly missed by his loving family. A graveside service  will be held on Saturday November 29th, 2014  at 2:00 p.m. at the Willow View Cemetery, 2500 Neff Road, Dayton, Ohio 45414.
Wilma Jean Phillips-Donegia
Oct 3, 2014
Phillips-Donegia, Wilma Jean, age 82 of Moraine, passed away Friday, October 3, 2014. She was born March 26, 1932 in Big Stone Gap, VA, the daughter of the late Mack & Emma (Hall) Quillen. Mrs. Donegia was retired from Dayton Press and attended the Miami Shores Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her first husband Woodrow Phillips, a grandson...
