All Obituaries

SOWERS, Rev. Austin E. Age 89, of Englewood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 while at Cypress Pointe Health Campus, following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Rev. Elizabeth Sowers, by his beloved wife of 50 years, Nancy; granddaughters, Sarah Sowers & Jessica Kelley; sisters, Edythe & Lillie; brothers, Glenn, Marlin & Vernon. Austin earned his Bachelor of Theology and Christian Education from Anderson...

GODDARD, David R. Age 73, of Englewood, passed away May 23, 2018. David was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. He loved the Lord with all his heart and lived to sail. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Bonnie Goddard; children, Elizabeth (Jeff) Ullery, Erica (Tony) Seagraves, Bonnie Ellen (Kirk) Smith, and Tim Goddard; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; parents, Roscoe and Irma; brothers, Randy (Sharon), and Stanley (Diane); best friends, Mike McGaughey, and Chris Luhn....

William "Bill" Couch Jr., of Dayton, Ohio, was born on April 22, 1929. He passed away at age 89 on May 22, 2018.   Bill was a life long employee of the Dayton Daily News.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 68+ years, Nancy, his sons, Ron and Mark Couch; daughters, Joann Erickson and Norma Blanchard; grandchildren, Stephanie Washburn, Niki Oiler, Melanie Elkins, Jamie Barger, and Kyle Couch, thirteen great-grandchildren, and one great great grandson. ...

LAYER, Bonita R. Age 77, of Brookville, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Naoma & William Edwards and by a brother, Robert Edwards. Bonita is survived by her husband of 59 years, Larry Layer; son, Tony Layer; daughter, Cindy Layer-Gromofsky (Alan); grandchildren, Lizzie Peeling (Christopher) & Marcus Gromofsky; great-grandchildren, Rowan & Arlan Peeling; sister,...

WOMBOLD, James “Skip” Age 81, of Verona, passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side on May 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda and daughter, Cathy Bennett. Skip is survived by his sons, James Scott (Tammy) Wombold and Randy Joe (Misti) Wombold; ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren; siblings, Judy (Bob) Lutz, Jean Hendrickson and Joel (Yvonne) Wombold. A visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Thursday, May 24, at the GILBERT-FELLERS...

HEMMERICH, Elmo Age 87, formerly of Brookville, of Vandalia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Daisy; brothers, Joyce, Don & Johnny; sister, Olis; grandson, Neil Lindsey; great-grandson, Alex Rhoads. He retired after 40 years of service with Fryman & Kuck Construction. He will always be remembered for his skill as a carpenter and a love and passion for his craft. He was a longtime...

FOGLE, Jill Ann Age 77, of Brookville, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Maria-Joseph Care Center in Dayton following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents & by a brother, George Myers. Jill is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald L. Fogle; son, Anthony Fogle; grandsons, Benjamin (Ashley) Fogle, Aaron Fogle & Caleb Fogle; honorary granddaughter, Carly Webster; sisters-in-law, Jean Swint, Sue Parks & Phyllis Myers and numerous other...

GOLLAHON, Charles F. Age 83, of Brookville, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard & Eula Gollahon and  by a brother Ray. He was a US Army veteran and retired from Brookville Roadster. Charles is survived by children, Tisha Ziskind (Steve), Spencer Gollahon, Kim Chappo (Jerry Helton); grandchildren, Rose Eula Ziskind, Theodore Charles Ziskind, Amanda Bettker; sisters, Barbara...

MURRAY, David Age 56, formerly of Gordon & Arcanum OH, passed away on August 17, 2017 in Sarasota, FL following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland Murray & brother, Timmy Murray. He enjoyed music and motorcycles. David is survived by his mother, Edith Murray; brothers, Michael Murray & Scott Murray; sister, Tina Meyer; girlfriend, Dawn Clark; lifelong friend, Robert Pike, and numerous other relatives and friends. A graveside service...

LAYCOCK, Wilma E. “Trudy” Age 82, of Fortville, IN, formerly of West Milton, OH, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018. Trudy is survived by her husband of 41 years, Gene; daughters, Sandy Haworth, Missy Glazier; son, Kurt Millikin; step-children, Cindy Serena, Becky Denlinger, Jodi McIver & Brian Laycock; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters, Mildred Bellew & Kathryn Hartline; brother, Donald Rehmert and numerous...