Memorials

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Wally Ballinger

Deceased Date: 2022-07-05
Mark Longworth - August 13th, 2023
Wally and I hooked up our senior year. We both worked at grocery stores - Wally at Liberal on Third street in town and me a K-Mart on Woodman Drive. We enjoyed going to the SHE. It was always a fun and festive atmosphere where we could meet up with other friends. Wally was a great dancer and could balance two beers while moving up and down the lighted dance floor.... Going out on school nights was rough, especially the next morning, but we managed. Wally was a good friend and a lot of fun to hang out with. We had some fun times at school - including sneaking out of study hall one morning to go to a local bar for a beer and some pool... Wally always had a positive attitude, a devious side to ensure some fun, and a smile. I was sad when I saw that he passed. RIP my friend.

Tim Barkalow

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Carol Sue Teal (Bellmeyer)

Lu Ann Stanley (Stapleton) - August 7th, 2023
For my dear friend, Sue Bellmyer. Sue and I met in Mr. Petry’s Health class where we sat next to each other and (probably) talked too much. I enjoyed Sue’s clever insights into people and events. She was wise, thoughtful, and had a great sense of humor. Sue was also easy to talk to, always optimistic, and a true friend. Sue grew up with her siblings, Steve, Jim, Chris and Pat on E. Fifth St. directly across from Burkhardt Center. Her parents kept a happy home and the siblings were close throughout their lives. She adored her nieces who she taught to cook, bake, and sew, and her nephews who she loved to spoil. She moved to Louisiana in the late 1980s at the recommendation of her sister, Chris, where she soon met Bobby Teal, a charming Cajun and successful businessman. I was a bridesmaid at their New Orleans wedding wearing a beautiful pink dress that Sue designed and created. Soon after, Bobby and Sue bought a home in a country club development in Slidell, Louisiana and welcomed the arrival of their son, Spencer, who had his father’s black hair and his mother’s blue eyes. Sue was in her late 30s when he was born and cherished every moment of motherhood. In 1994, when I was pregnant with my son, Sue brought Spencer, then 2 years old, to Dayton and spent an afternoon with me while I was on a lengthy bedrest. She brought me a gift and we talked for several hours while Spencer played. It reminded me of another time when I was on a lengthy bedrest, when I was 18 and recovering from eye surgery, and Sue visited me with another gift, a piece of warm peach pie that her mother had just baked. Only a few years later Sue called to tell me that she had been diagnosed with cancer. Her medical care was abysmal. Misdiagnosed, with testing, results, and treatments delayed, she suffered from our broken health care system as much as from an advanced and deadly cancer. She died at the age of 45. Her funeral Mass was held at St. Charles Church in Kettering. She is buried at Calvary Cemetery with her parents. Spencer is now in his 30s, still lives in Slidell, and remains close with Sue’s family. When I look at him, I see his mother. A wise, kind, and generous friend whom I dearly miss.

Tom Brooks

Obituary:
BROOKS, Thomas S. 42, formerly of Dayton and Cincinnati, of Crosby, Tenn., passed away last Friday. Services at 11 A.M. Thursday (Atchley East Chapel, Serviervlle, Tenn.
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Richard Bursch

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Robin Byrd

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Dail Carpenter

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Gary Carson

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Christine Carter

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Gene Chenault

Deceased Date: 2020-11-11
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Jacqueline Adams (Christie)

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Jeff Covey

Deceased Date: 2019-08-19
Obituary: No Obituary Available
Mark Jauss - August 9th, 2023
Jeff and I were good friends. We went through grade school (Kemp) together and spent time together at WWHS., especially outside of class. What must be said about Jeff is that "what you see is not necessarily what you get". On the outside he might seem direct, blunt, even a little loud at times but on the inside, he had a big, soft heart. He also had a quirky sense of humor. An example of his sense of humor........ Jeff and I double dated in my car, and we went to a drive-in. I sat in the driver's seat with my foot (unknowingly) resting on the brake pedal. After about 5 minutes, this guy parked behind me banged on my driver's window and shouted, "GET YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL.......ALL I SEE ARE YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS ON!". He was not happy. From that point on, every time Jeff passed me in the hallway he would say "Take your foot off the brake pedal, Mark". Funny, funny guy...... Jeff was a really good guy. It shocked and saddened me to hear he was gone. Rest In Peace, my friend.....

Helen Craver

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Brenda DeWinter

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Stephen Drake

Birth Date: 1955-04-22
Graduation year: 1973
Deceased Date: 2023-11-26
Obituary:
DRAKE, Stephen C., age 68, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory, 4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45416. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com; virtual streaming link available.

https://www.thomasfunerals.com/memorials/stephen-drake/5337428/index.php
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James Dushenke

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David Gaines

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Vicki Sturgill (Gantt)

Deceased Date: 2012-01-25
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David Garber

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Mike Goff

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Randy Good

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Paul Hakes

Deceased Date: 2000-09-28
Obituary:
HAKES, Paul E. age 46, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2000 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael. He is survived by his parents Lillie & Ernest; sister Debbie Pirrung & husband Tom; brothers James & wife Marlena and David; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Funeral service will be at 7 P.M. Saturday at Newcomer-Barlcay, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Pastor Peter Courias will officiate. Friends may call from 6-7 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.
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Donn Harshman

Deceased Date: 2021-05-22
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Mike Herrman

Deceased Date: 1981-08-21
Obituary:
HERRMAN, Michael Dean, age 27, of 1671 Speice Ave., Dayton, passed away Friday at his residence after a lengthy illness. Survived by his wife, Becky J.; 2 sons, Bradley and Tony at home; parents, Jerome and Mary Ann Herrman of Dayton; 1 sister, Mrs. Roy (Pat) Fincher of Lubbock, Tex.; brother, Richard Herrman of Dayton and a host of friends. He was associated with the Duriron Corp. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday from Tobias Funeral Home, 648 Watervliet Ave. Paster Carl Baughman officiating. Interment Bear Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at funeral home 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Family suggests that contributions be made to HOSPICE of Dayton.
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Garry Hunley

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Patty Stephenson (Issacs)

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Michael Janson

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Lloyd "Cubby" Keen

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James "Jimmy" Key

Birth Date: 1955-02-22
Graduation year: 1973
Deceased Date: 2024-01-27
Obituary:
James Albert Key, age 68, of Dayton, passed away on January 27, 2024. He was born on February 22, 1955, to the late Johanna Key.

James graduated from Wilber Wright, class of '73. He retired from working over 25 years as a plumber and pipe fitter with the Union Local 162 of Dayton, Ohio. He loved to ride his bike and could figure out how to get just about anywhere using the bike trails. He also enjoyed riding to Sinclair and going swimming. James was very athletic and played Tennis. In his younger years he loved riding his Enduro Motorbike and studying Karate. He will be dearly missed by his family and his friends.

In addition to his mother, Johanna, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Key.

James' memory will be cherished by his son, Jared (Rachel) Key; grandchildren: Zoe, Ella and Joy; his sister, Jody (Dave); nieces and nephews: Chris and Jenny (Steve); his lifelong friend, Steve Hayworth; and many family and friends.

A visitation will be held from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on Thursday February 8, 2024, at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, where the funeral service will begin at 4:00pm.

[Obituary published on the Newcomer Funeral Home Website]
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Mike King

Deceased Date: 2000-12-16
Obituary:
KING, Michael V., age 45, of Cincinnati, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2000 at Bethesda North Hospital. Mr. King as a Lab Technician for the Department of Health & Human Services CDC/NIOSH for over 20 years. Preceded in death by his mother, Helen L. King in 1992 and sister, Nancy Brock in November 2000. Surviving are his father, Vernon, of Celina; sisters, Eleanor L. Belharz of VA, Virginia C. Davis and husband Allen of SC, brother, Terry E. Worley and wife Linda of Huber Heights, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service 2;00 P.M. Tuesday at the Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy PIke. Interment Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until time of service. If desired, contributions may be made to the charity of your choiece in his memory.
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Mary Ann Jackson (Kraft)

Deceased Date: 2006-09-22
Obituary:
JACKSON, Marianne (nee, Kraft) Age 51, of Dayton passed away Friday, September 22, 2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Marianne was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School and a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Marianne is survived by her husband of 29 years, Joseph Jackson; Parents Joseph and Mary Kraft, her children Joseph, Stephaie, and Thomas; brothers Mike, & Pat Kraft and Steve Kraft (Zoe). She was a loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews, including Penny and Anna, her great neice Molly (daughter of Daniel Kraft) and is also survived by many family members and friends. Mass at Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Father Thomas Shearer and interment at at Calvary Cemetry. Family will be receiving friends at Newcomer Funeral Home 4-8 P.M. Wednesday.
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Kathy Davis (Laux)

Lois Cupp Shaw - August 4th, 2023
After graduation, Kathy and I ended up working together. I picked her up for work and we got to know each other better. I knew her at school but we got to be good friends. Kathy came to Wilbur Wright her senior year, after she was married. She was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known. She was always kind, helpful and had a big heart.

Carl Leach

Deceased Date: 1990-07-30
Obituary:
LEACH, Carl W. III, age 36, of Bierce Ve., Dayton, died Monday morning at Miami Valley Hospital as a result of a motorcycle accident Sunday evening. He was born March 19, 1954, in Dayton. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl W. Leach, Jr. He is survived by this mother, Charlotte (Emrick) Leach of Dayton; a son Carl W. Leach IV "Buddy"; a daughter Jessica Leach of Xenia' five brothers and sisters-in-law, Rick & Marlene of West Chester; Bryan and Kim, Donald, Michael and Patty and James and friends, all of Dayton; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara & Larry Campbell of Covington, KY, Beth & Billy Allen of Fairborn and Janet and James of Dayton; a paternal Grandmother, Catherine Huelsman of Unison and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Mr. Leach was a member of Holy Family Church and the Masonic Lodge. He was employed by the City of Dayton "Aviation". Services for Mr. Leach will be held Thursday at 10:30 A.M. at the Holy Family Church. Fr. Thomas Hopp will officiate the Mass. Burial will be in Royal Oak Cemetry. Friends may call at the Hale-Sarver Funeral Home in West Milton 4-8 P.M. Wednesday evening.
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Raymond Lee

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Kirk Lewis

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Barbara Link

Deceased Date: 2020-12-15
Obituary:
Barbara Ann Link (Babe), 66 of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully in her home on Dec 15, 2020. She was born April 11, 1954, graduated from Wilbur Wright HS Class of '73, and a long-time employee and retired from Elder-Beerman. She was a Rock for so many people she knew and was always there to offer sound advice, wisdom, and encouragement to anyone who needed it. She always seemed to know what to say and when to say it. She enjoyed the ocean, dolphins, watching Hallmark movies, spoiling all the little ones in her life, and most of all simply doing for others. She was never one to put herself first. She is survived by seven brothers, Johnny, Rodney, Mark, Dave, Jay, joe, and Jamie Frazier. She also leaves behind her dear friend, Peggy Fox and her family and her family who played such an important part of her life, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and other very special friends. All of whom she cared for and loved deeply. She was proceeded in death by her grandparents, Carlie and Golda Case of Brooksville, KY, mother, Hazel Frazier, brother Akan Scott Frazier of Dayton, OH; Uncle Harry Case of London, KY, and father Donald Link of Philothea, OH. Anyone who knows Barb well knows she didn't like to be fussed over so to comply with her final wishes there will be no funeral services. In lieu of services, anyone who may choose so can make a donation to any children's organization of their choosing in her honor. She was extremely loved and will be deeply missed. The Lord has taken her hand and Heaven has welcomed home one of the best there ever was.
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David Lloyd

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Darlene Pickelsimer (Lunsford)

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Debbie Mackey

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Stanley Martin

Deceased Date: 1999-01-08
Obituary:
MARTIN, Stanley L. age 44, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly July 8, 1999. He is survived ny his mother, Novella Wolfe; three sons, John, Jacob and Jesse; two daughters, Stacy and Crissie; five sisters, Valerie, Gail, Michelle, Sue Ann and Janice; two brothers, Brian and William "Bo"; one grandson, Ranen; special friend, Jenny; former wife, Beverly; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a loving father and a friend to many. Funeral services 2 P.M. Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at the Tobias Funeral Home, Pastor Daniel Bellevia officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetry. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-8 P.M. Monday.
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Randy McDaniel

Deceased Date: 2021-02-25
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Anthony Meadows

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Paul Miller

Deceased Date: 1995-09-28
Obituary:
MILLER, Paul M. (Stoney), age 41, of Dayton passed away Thursday, September 28, 1995 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Marsha; two daughters, Melissa & Tracy; a son, Eric; a sister, Rita & husband, Larry Abbott, of WI. He retired in 1990 from Wincoin in Tipp City, OH. Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Monday, October 2, 1995 at the Tobias Funeral Home, East Third Street Chapel, 1817 East Third Street, Pastor Wm. Loudermilk officiating. Interment Woodland Cemtery. Friends may call from 3-6 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the family to help defray expenses.
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Russell Miller

Deceased Date: 1991-09-24
Obituary:
MILLER, Russell, 36, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday. He is survived by mother and stepfather, Doris and Owen Rose; sister, Pamela Stevens; 2 brothers, William Hallum and Mitchell Hallum; maternal grandparents, William and Opal Moore; dearest Friend, Dean Anderson; also, several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral service Friday, 1 P.M., VA Protest Chapel. Rev. Karen M. Johnson officiating. Burial Dayton National Cemetry. The family will receive friends Friday 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Tobias Funeral Home, E. Third St. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Hospice of Dayton.
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Mark Moody

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Dirk Moore

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Douglas Morris

Birth Date: 1955-02-24
Graduation year: 1973
Deceased Date: 2024-03-18
Obituary:
Celebrating the Life & Memory of Douglas Lee Morris.

Sunday, September 22, 2024
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Miamisburg Moose Lodge 1645
2110 E. Central Ave.
Miamisburg, OH. 45342
Food / Drinks provided - Alcohol Available for Purchase

"Loving and kind in all his ways, upright and just to the end of his time. Sincere and true in his heart and mind, a beautiful memory he left behind. He had a nature you could not help but to love. A heart that was purer than gold. And to those who knew him and loved him, Doug's memory will never grow old".
mike laudermilk - June 30th, 2024
Doug will surly be missed. We were best friends. He attended my 50th birthday party. We were always together the last two years of high school. He would stay overnight at my house or I at his. WE even worked together at a plumbing supply company. Again he will always be in my thoughts and heart.

Cheryl Nash

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Jerri Newton

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Mike O'Dell

Deceased Date: 1982-09-22
Obituary:
O'DELL, Michael R., age 27 of 101 N. Harbine Ave., Dayton, passed away early Wednesday at his residence. He was the beloved son of William Paul and Marjorie O'Dell. Survived by one sister, Karen Jefson of Dayton: two brothers, Dr. William O'Dell of Omaha, Neb., John P. O'Dell of Dayton; numerous other relatives. He was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School in 1973 and a student at Sinclair Community College. Funeral services 11 A.M. Saturday, Tobias Funeral Home, 643 Watervilet Ave. Interment Willow View Cemtery. Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
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