Obituaries

Jul 18, 2014

Kokenge, Grace R. (Lowman), age 95 of West Carrollton, passed away July 18, 2014 peacefully at home. She was born November 7, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles Sr. & Jean R Lowman. The Kokenge's owned the restaurant "The Knot Hole" in West Carrollton for many years. Grace was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of West...

Jul 16, 2014

Hartzell, Catharine June, age 97 of Long Beach, MS, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014. She was born June 18, 1917 in Farmersville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph Raymond & Pearl Augusta (Linebaugh) Heiney. Mrs. Hartzell was a native of the Farmersville and Ellerton areas, she lived in New Lebanon, Trinity Community Homes of Beavercreek-United Church Homes;...

Jul 9, 2014

Cornett, Clyde V., age 82 of West Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014. He was born May 17, 1932 in McKee, KY, the son of the late Robert J. & Dora J. (Harrison) Cornett. Mr. Cornett was retired from General Motors with 30 years of service and also worked for NCR. Preceded in death by his son Steven...

Jun 16, 2014

Simpson, William R. (Bill) entered into final rest on June 16, 2014. William was known as Bill to his friends and Roscoe to his family. He was born on January 15, 1917 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and attended classes at the University of Dayton. He had been retired from Delco Products for...

Jun 10, 2014

Bancroft, James C., age 71 of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014. He was born December 11, 1942 in Carthage, NY, the son of the late Clarence & Marguerite (Moffet) Bancroft. James was retired from NCR with 25 years of service and retired from Lexis Nexis with 20 years of service and honorably served his country in...

Jun 3, 2014

Waaland, Cedric "Bill", age 88 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born March 22, 1926 in Findlay, OH, the son of the late Norman A. & Dorothy (Brearley) Waaland. Bill was a retired U.S. Government Contracting Officer with DESC with 30 + years of service and honorably served his country in the...

May 25, 2014

Shumaker, Laverne, age 86 of West Carrollton, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born April 23, 1928 in Wayne County, IN, the daughter of the late Denver & Leona (White) Shumaker. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Sweeney, her sister Patty Shumaker, 3 grandchildren Tommy, Chuck, & Deana, 3 great grandchildren Justin, Kaitlyn & Chucky, and...

May 22, 2014

Humphrey, Tara Alison (Pyle), sunrise October 30, 1969 and sunset May 22, 2014. Tara was born in Dayton, Ohio she is the loving daughter of Bill & Beverly (Taylor) Pyle, the loving mother of Logan Mychal Ridgeway and Morgan Elizabeth Humphrey, the loving sister of Tiffany Dawn Chorazewitz (Thomas), Brent Pyle (Candace), also surviving is Morgan's father Jerry Humphrey,...

May 15, 2014

Lykins, Jeffrey Lynn, age 45 of Miami Twp., passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. He was born September 4, 1968 in Springfield, Ohio. Jeff was employed by Delphi and was a huge Ohio State and UK fan. Preceded in death by his sister Kimberly Renee Lykins, and a niece Andie Lee. Jeff is survived by his parents Jimmie &...

May 15, 2014

Norman, Wenold J., age 87 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 15, 1926 in Armathwaite, TN, the son of the late Otto & Bonnie (Dishman) Norman. Wenold was retired from Dayton Walther with 30 years of service, a member of the Miami Shores Baptist Church, and honorably served...

May 13, 2014

Jergens, Julie, age 54 of Miamisburg, departed to soon from this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was born on August 7, 1959 and raised in Miamisburg. A lifelong member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church and was active in the Castle in Centerville. Preceded into the next life by her father Jerome Jergens, and sister...

May 11, 2014

DeBord, Dave, age 63 of West Carrollton, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014. He was born February 17, 1951 in Oneida, KY, the son of the late Jerome & Viola (Norman) DeBord.  Dave honorably served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Marine Corps. Preceded in death by 2 brothers Tony & Jerry. He is survived by his wife...

May 8, 2014

May 1, 2014

Williams, Danny D. "Chubby", age 56 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014. He was born November 12, 1957 in Hazard, KY, the son of the late Asby & Dorothy (Parks) Williams. Preceded in death by his wife Katherine Williams, 4 brothers & 2 sisters. Chubby is survived by 2 sons Danny Williams & wife Nicole Wax, Luke...

Apr 20, 2014

Irma Izora (Seltmann) Bodwell, 90, of Bellbrook, Ohio, died Sunday April 20, 2014 of natural causes.  She was born in Nekoma, KS on May 30, 1923 the daughter of the late Gustav and Minnie (Mohr) Seltmann.  She married Melvin "Mel" Vincent Bodwell on April 11, 1964, who preceded her in death on May 25, 1969, though she always remained...

Apr 18, 2014

Allen, Edna M. age 73 of West Carrollton, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014 in her residence.  She was born on May 21, 1940 in Livingston, KY, the daughter of the late Joe & Della (Morris) Daugherty.  Preceded in death by 2 brothers, William and Tillman Daugherty.  Edna is survived by her husband of 53 years, Arley E....

Apr 13, 2014

Smith, Charles, age 73 of Miamisburg, Sunday, April 13, 2014. Services were in care of SWART & WOLFE FUNERAL HOME, West Carrollton.

Apr 12, 2014

Adams, Patricia M., 81, of Palm Coast, FL. Saturday, April 12, 2014. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2014 Dayton National Cemetery. (SWART & WOLFE FUNERAL HOME, West Carrollton.)

Apr 5, 2014

Armbruster, Cynthia A., age 45 of West Carrollton, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014. She was born February 26, 1969 in Dayton. Cynthia worked for West Carrollton City Schools. She is survived by her husband Alan Armbruster, parents Sheila & Jerry McGinnis, 2 daughters Brittany Hutchins and husband Mark, Devin Armbruster, her grandmother Catherine Brandenburg, 4 sisters Robyn, Catina,...

Apr 4, 2014

Caldwell, John Lee, age 59 of Bellbrook, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 4, 2014. He was born November 19, 1954 in Dayton, the son of the late Farmer & Martha Wanda (Gabbard) Caldwell. John was a member of the Dryden Road Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his 2 daughters Heather Caldwell Brockhouse & husband...