Obituaries

Jan 10, 2013

Hampton, Jeannette L., age 73 of Novi, Michigan, passed away suddenly January 10, 2013. She was born April 17, 1939 in Cumberland, Maryland, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ethel (Dietz) Brant. Jeannette was very devoted to her faith, she loved to garden and was a very helpful person, and was an avid collector of everything. Preceded in...

Jan 10, 2013

Meadow, Anna L., age 91 of Moraine, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013. She was born May 18, 1921 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Adriane and Anna M. (Saunders) Owens. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Meadow, 3 brothers Davis, Howard, and Jack Owens, and her sister Lou Ferguson. Anna is survived by her son...

Jan 10, 2013

Hampton, Lewis F. "Joe", age 79, of Novi, Michigan passed away suddenly January 10, 2013. He was born January 31, 1933 in Temple, Texas the son of the late William and Virda (Moon) Hampton. Lewis was a life member of the Masons, and loved to play guitar and the harp. He was very giving and enjoyed tinkering with his...

Jan 7, 2013

Kidwell, Geraldine R. "Gerry" age 93 of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013. She was born on November 8, 1919 in Miamisburg, the daughter of the late Clement & Ethel (Penwell) Graham. Gerry lived for 20 years in De Graff, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, James M. Kidwell, 2 sisters, Eileen Blackburn, Pauline Baber, 2...

Jan 5, 2013

McKinney, Elmer, age 78 of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013. He was born April 15, 1934 in Jackson County, KY, the son of the late Bill & Allie Ree (Isaacs) McKinney. Elmer was a retired truck driver with Miamisburg Mills-Presto Foods. Prececeded in death by his wife Mossie (Smith) McKinney in 2009, 5 brothers John Robert, Achel,...

Jan 4, 2013

Estes, Bernice, age 88 of Moraine, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. She was born July 24, 1924 in Alred, TN, the daughter of the late Covy & Bertha (Tipton) Smith. Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Bernice is survived by her 3 daughters Carol Jones, Vickie Flynn and husband Ronnie, Debbie Newsome and husband Matt,...

Jan 2, 2013

Smith, Barbara S., age 91 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the St. Leonard Center. She was born October 19, 1921 in Presque Isle, Maine, the daughter of the late Thomas F. & Gladys (Ricker) Sullivan. Barbara was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, and volunteered with numerous charities throughout her lifetime. Preceded in death...

Jan 1, 2013

Sorenson, Alice M., age 89 of Dayton, passed away, Tuesday, January 1, 2013. She was born April 19, 1923 in Amsterdam, Holland the daughter of the late Gerard & Marie (Bours) Eykenduyn. Mrs. Sorensen attended St. Henry Catholic Church, worked at  CF Holiday School for 21 years, was a member of the Moraine Senior Citizens and  Dutch Club. Preceded...

Dec 28, 2012

Vanderveld, Mary Elinor (Kelchner), age 90 of Xenia, went to be with Jesus on Friday, December 28, 2012. She was born April 22, 1922 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Archer & Mary (Ewing) Kelchner. Mary was a lover of music and singing, she also loved animals, spending much of her time watching the birds and squirrels...

Dec 22, 2012

Steele, Gertrude Harlena "Billie", age 99 of Xenia, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012. She was born October 30, 1913 in Galion, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lando & Mamie (Long) Dunno. She was a Registered Nurse with the V.A. Medical Center retiring in 1975 as the Supervisor of Surgical Nurses, and a member of the First Presbyterian...

Dec 17, 2012

Isaac, Eleanor L., age 78 of Moraine, passed away Monday, December 17, 2012. She was born June 19, 1934 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Ralph & Karoline (Phole) Chambers. Preceded in death by her husband Charles W. Isaac, a son Ralph K. Isaac, Sr., and a daughter Kathy Matheny. Eleanor is survived by 2 sons Charles Isaac...

Dec 12, 2012

Havens, Beverly, age 54 of Huber Heights, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at the Kettering Medical Center. She was born December 3, 1958 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Clarence and Irene (Reed) Havens. Preceded in death by her sister Angela Banks in 2010. Beverly was a member of the Dryden Road Pentecostal Church. Funeral services...

Dec 10, 2012

Southard, Jeffrey C., age 46 of West Carrollton, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012. He was born February 7, 1966 in Dayton, the son of the late Orville & Margaretha (Krul) Southard, Jr. Jeffrey was an employee at Lowe's. Preceded in death by a brother Chris Southard, and a sister Sara Round. He is survived by his brother Mark...

Dec 3, 2012

Shepherd Jr., Ralph W., 58 of Dayton, Monday December 3, 2012. Graveside service Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg. (SWART & WOLFE FUNERAL HOME, West Carrollton.

Dec 2, 2012

Ochen, Phillip P., age 20 of West Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012.   He was born on April 16, 1992 in Juba, South Sudan. He is survived by his parents Peter Ochen & Josphin Okeny and numerous other family members and friends. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at...

Nov 25, 2012

Zell, Robert L., age 90 of West Carrollton, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born January 3, 1922 in Miamisburg, the son of the late Luke M. & Nannie V. (Lee) Zell. Mr. Zell was retired from Dayton Power & Light and was a member of the Moraine Eagles & V.F.W. #3438. Preceded in...

Nov 25, 2012

McNabb, Carol J. "Jeannie", age 72 of Lakeview, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012. She was born March 20, 1940 in Miamisburg, the daughter of the late Russell & Billie G. (Tillison) Shade. Preceded in death by her husband William L. McNabb on June 10, 2010, a brother Richard Shade and her sister Judy Groff. Jeannie is survived by...

Nov 20, 2012

Nov 19, 2012

Meier, Harold W., age 78 of Chautauqua, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 6, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late George & Blanche (Helvey) Meier. Harold was retired employee of NCR and Miami Township, and a member of the West Carrollton Masonic Lodge # 737 F & A.M....

Nov 16, 2012

Bowden, Alta, age 91 of Dayton, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012. She was born October 14, 1921 in Fletcher, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Samuel & Sarah (Cottongim) Hubbard. Alta was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church. Preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters, John & Willie Hubbard, Zona Brown, Bessie Wilson, Addie Black, Nellie...