OBITUARIES for Members of the West Carrollton (Ohio) Senior High Class of 1961
Deceased Classmates
from the Class of 1961
West Carrollton Senior High School

* Ashburn, Carlotta (Henry)
* Banker, Dorothy Hinkson.
* Bond, Nadine (Deaver)
* Bowden, Barbara (Sheridan); 2001
* Boxwell, T. Michael
* Brown, Richard; 09/16/99
* Christman, Judith (Hoff)
* Daubendick, Gail M. (Hudson)
* Ford, Mary [Sheehan]
* GATES, Herb
* Hare, Judith [Hammond]
* Hecker, Barbara Lee (Campbell)
* Houck, Sue (Walters)
* Houseman, Carol
* HUBBARD, Phillip M
* Johnson, Robert
* Lail, William
* Madlener, Jerry; 2003
* McLaughlin, Jerry
* Noggle, Marty
* Porter, Linda (Ellis)
* Prether, Sandra (Heinz)
* Rix, Stephen
* Stroud, Gary
* Wright, Carolyn (Morter) 2006


Class of 1924 and elementary teacher at WC for 40 years - Dorothy Hinkson Banker (see memorial on FindAGrave.com)
BANKER, Dorothy H. age 100, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was born June 11, 1906 in W. Carrollton, the daughter of the late Ratio & Carrie Hinkson. She was also preceded, in death by her infant brother Paul and her husband, William E. Banker of W. Carrollton. Dorothy retired in 1971 after teaching Elementary School for 40 years. She taught 14 years at the E.J. Brown School in Dayton, 3 years at the W. Carrollton City Schools and 23 years at the C.F. Holliday Elementary School in Moraine. Although Dorothy had no children of her own, she cherished and nurtured each of her students as if they were her very own.

Dorothy was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in W. Carrollton for 90 years, a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Teachers Sorority and a prior member of Miamisburg Professional Women's Club. After she retired she lived in Pt. St. Lucie, FL for 30 years and returned to Miamisburg 5 years ago.

Dorothy is survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the SWART FUNERAL HOME, W. Carrollton. Rev. Gwinn Lacy officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/19/2006.

Class of 1961: Carlotta Ashburn
HENRY, Carlotta ASHBURN
, 60, of Mesa, AZ died at home in late March, 2004. Her obituary appeared in the East Valley Tribune. Carlotta was the wife of Taylor Henry, and they had a daughter and son-in-law, Kristen and Steven Ray of Atlanta, GA. Her mother, Opal (Mrs. Carl Ashburn), also lives in Mesa, AZ. "Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 10:30 AM at Camelback Church of Christ, 5225 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to Sun Valley Church of Christ Library Fund, 1015 N. Recker Rd, Higley, AZ 85236-9265 or to Barrow Neurological Institute, 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013 in memory of Carlotta Henry. National Cremation Society handled arrangements." You are invited to read and/or sign her on-line guest book until early May, 2004.


Class of 1961: Barbara Bowden
SHERIDAN, Barbara L. BOWDEN
age 57 of Dayton
Memorial at FindAGrave.com
Class of 1961: Gail Daubendick
HUDSON, Gail M. DAUBENDICK
died of cancer on April 24, 2005. Family-Placed Obituary, Dayton Daily News.
Memorial at FindAGrave.com

HUDSON, Gail (Daubendick) born August 20, 1943, Gail lost her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. Born in Indiana, she was raised in West Carrollton from where she graduated in 1961. Gail was preceded in death by her parents Margaret (Wheatly) & Allen Daubendick. A friend, to everyone she met, Gail is survived by her daughter Tamara Jones (Scott) of Plano, TX; 2 sons Daniel Hull (Deanna Donovan) of Olympia, WA and Tony Hull (Jill Hamilton) of Columbus, OH and grandchildren Sydney and Ethan Jones. A lifelong animal lover, she also leaves behind her loyal companions Mickey, Alex and Susie. Funeral services 4:30 P.M., Friday, April 29, 2005 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Pastor Clyde Waites officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 3-4:30 P.M. prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please give memorial contributions to Hospice of Dayton in Gail's memory. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 4/27/2005. (Visit View/sign her guestbook.)


Class of 1961: Mary Ford
SHEEHAN, Mary Margaret FORD
of 8730-45th Ave., Kenosha WI 53412 died in her sleep September 19, 2003, soon after the new school year started. Born July 12, 1943, Mary lived on Springboro Road, next to Ron Hicks. Talented on piano and clarinet during high school, she learned other instruments during college, and taught music. She has two sons.
Class of 1961: Judy Hare
HAMMOND, Judith
age 62 of Kettering, passed away Monday, May 2, 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital. Judith was born February 6, 1943 in Hartford City, Indiana, the daughter of the late Blair F. and Carman L. Stragand. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Bill Hammond; children, Michael Blair Frantz, Doug and Linda Frantz, and Nathan Scott and Ashley; grandchildren, Kayela Frantz, Ashlynn Scott, and Jazmyn Scott; step-children, Patricia J. and Jerry Sanders, Robert W. and Portia Hammond, Gerald E. and Marsha Hammond, Daniel R. Hammond, and Angela A. Hammond; 13 step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at Newcomer Funeral Home. Family will receive friends 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery with Rev. John Swint officiating.
Published in the Dayton Daily News from 5/3/2005 - 5/4/2005.
Class of 1961:
CAMPBELL, Barbara Lee HECKER
Hurst, Texas (Fort Worth area)
Barbara Lee Hecker Campbell 1943 - 2005
Barbara Lee Hecker Campbell, 61, died Saturday, May 21, 2005.
Survivors:
    Mother, Roslyn Hecker;
    daughters, Susan Tucker and husband, Christopher, Terri Cobain and husband, Trevor, and Carin Cairo and husband, Joseph;
    grandchildren, Zachary, Savannah and Alexander Tucker, Parker Cobain and Cassie Cairo;
and her beloved cat, Morgan.
Published in the "Star-Telegram from 5/28/2005 - 5/29/2005.
American History teacher: Philip M. Hubbard
HUBBARD, Philip M. 75, of Washington Township passed away Monday, December 26, 2005 at Kettering Memorial Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his parents Philip and Mary Hubbard; son Shawn S. Hubbard; and sister Margaret Mellinger. Philip is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Jean Hubbard; children Philip M. Hubbard, wife Ten, Linda Caine, husband Roger, Richard Franklin, wife Cindy Shen, and Matthew J. Hubbard; grandchildren Debbie Fraley, husband Aaron, Philip M.Hubbard, Susan Hubbard, Sean Franklin, and Maya Franklin; numerous other family and friends.

He graduated from Miami University, Oxford with a bachelor and master degree, had 32 years of teaching experience at West Carrollton Senior High School, was a veteran of the U.S. Army (Sgt) with service in Korean War, member of Fairhaven Church and Dor-wood Optimist Club, and researched the life of George Washington, finding where he stayed everyday during American Revolution.

Funeral Services will be held 11:30AM Friday December 30, 2005 at Fairhaven Church, 637 Whipp Rd.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to services Friday and from 6-9PM Thursday December 29, 2005 all at the church. Pastor Jim Futrell officiating.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Missionary Fund at Fairhaven Church. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to www.NewcomerFamily.com.


Class of 1961:
MADLENER, Jerry W.
, of Greenville, OH died Tuesday, July 15, 2003, less than two weeks after he turned 60. Born July 3, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, Jerry was the son of Jerome H. and Nannie Belle (Friend) Madlener. According to the Dayton Daily News, "He served for 5 years on the Moraine Police Department before moving his family to Michigan where he continued his law enforcement as a police officer with the Greenville Department of Public Safety until his retirement 2 years ago. He was a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Greenville and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his mother, Nannie Belle Madlener, his sister and brother-in-law, Janice & Larry Stapleton; 2 nieces, Shelly Larkin and Jaclyn Stapleton, all of Miamisburg, Ohio; wife, Catherine F. Madlener of Greenville; his children, son Michael & Valerie Madlener of Greenville, daughter Stephanie and Jason Nichols of Gowen, daughters Michele Sabin of Saranac and Nicole Madlener of Kentwood; 7 grandchildren, Michael and Caitlin Madlener, Sawyer and Adison Nichols, Derek and Alec Sabin and Jalen Baskin, all of Michigan. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Jerome H. Madlener; grandson, Joshua Sabin; and his infant brother, David Madlener. Marshall Funeral Home, 420 W. Grove St., Greenville, MI 48838. Funeral Services (were) Saturday 11 A.M. at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio, with Visitation from 10 A.M. until the service.
First published in DDN on Jul 17 2003"
Class of 1961: Noggle, Marty
SHARP, Martha Louise (Noggle)
Age 63 of Clayton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 22, 2006. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years: Jerry L. Sharp, Sr., children and their spouses: Jerry L. Sharp, Jr. of Clayton, Wade (Tammy) Sharp of Brookville, Beth Sharp of WA, Jay Sharp of Clayton, Stanley (Adrienne) Sharp of Vandalia, Marti Sharp of Vandalia, Kara (Kerry) Smoot of Brookville, Christy Sharp of Clayton, Elyce Sharp of Clayton, father and mother: Denver and Martha (King) Noggle of Lebanon, brothers and sisters-in-law: William (Tee) Noggle of NC, Denver (Donna) Noggle of Middletown, sister and brother-in- law: Janet (Craig) Bobblitt of Springfield, grandchildren: Whitney, Dustin, Eon, Skye, Samantha, Parker, Brooke, Mara, Ryland, great grandson: Jaden, nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter: Monica Sharp.

Funeral services will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26 at the Kindred Funeral Home (400 Union Blvd., Englewood). The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 6:00 p.m. until time of services. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Hospital, envelopes will be provided. A Memorial Service will also be held at 11:00 a.m. on September 30, 2006 at the Otterbein Chapel of the Otterbein Home in Lebanon. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.KindredFuneralHome.com


Class of 1961:
WRIGHT, Carolyn
(Michaels, Harper, Morter) 1943-2006
Memorial at FindAGrave.com
Memorial at FindAGrave.com MORTER, Carol age 63 of Moraine passed away Monday July 3, 2006 at her residence following a long illness. Carol was a Payroll Supervisor for Fidelity Nursing Systems.

She was preceded in death by 3 husbands Billy Joe Michaels, Robert Harper and Thomas Morter, her parents Edward and Magdalene Wright, niece Robin Middleton Smith and 2 nephews Keith and Heath Wright.

Surviving are 2 sons Tim and wife Sue Michaels and Greg Michaels both of Moraine, brothers and sisters Buddy Wright of Dayton, Kenny Wright of Greenville. Shirley and husband David Middleton of Miami Twp., Keith and wife Nicki Wright of Miamisburg, Eddie Wright of Dayton, 4 grandchildren Brandy Michaels of West Carrollton, Brandon Michaels of Miami Twp., Billy Joe Michaels of Xenia and Gregory Nathan Michaels of Franklin.

Funeral services will be Saturday July 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the SANNER FUNERAL HOME 800 SO. ALEX RD., WEST CARROLLTON with Rev. George Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Carol's memory. [Dayton Daily News, 7-6-6]


A FEW MEMBERS OF OTHER CLASSES:

Class of 1958
GATES, Herbert W. age 66; a life long resident of Dayton, Ohio departed this life on Saturday, December 2, 2006. He was born on June 21st 1940 at Miami Valley Hospital, the son of the late Herbert Russell and Mary Charlotte Gates.

He was active member of College Hill Community Church, Presbyterian U.S.A. He graduated from West Carrollton High School, was a 2nd Class Airman with the United States Air Force, received his BA from Central State University, was employed by the Dayton Police Dept (4yrs) 1964 - 1968 and was an original member of the Dayton Police Community Relations Unit, was also employed by WHIO-TV 7 (18 yrs) 1968 - 1986 and received an award as a national winning photographer and was one of the first African-American News Reporters in Dayton, Youth Facilitator with the Wesley Community Center and an Educator with the Dayton Board of Education for 15 years.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul David Gates, his nephews, Wm Donnell Stevens, Billy Engram, & two stepsons, Jeffery Love and Craig Love.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria (Dixon) Gates, one son, H. David (Necia) Gates, two daughters, Lisa (Gates) McCall and Melanie (Gates) Edmondson, one Stepson, Michael Love, three sisters, Shirley (Gates) (Monte) Robinson, Mary (Gates) Stevens and Joyce (Gates) (William) Engram, eight grandkids, Wm Jeremy McGuire, Kyle McCall, Jordon McCall, Kaiser Gates, Zoryn Gates, Kaz Gates, Jessica Love, and Rontay Love, his favorite nieces and nephews, Cheryl Robinson, Monte Ray Robinson, Joyce (Robinson) Reynolds, Billy (Nancy) Stevens, Patricia Stevens (son, Sean), Sherri Walker (daughter, Kazia), and Brian Engram, In-Laws, Albert and Joyce Dixon, and two very devoted special friends William (Sonny) Johnson and Jerome Wilson and a host of loving relatives and friends.

Funeral Service, 11:00 AM, Friday, November 8, 2006 at the College Hill Community Church, Presbyterian U.S.A., 1547 Philadelphia Dr., with Reverend Robert Jones officiating. Interment: Dayton National Cemetery. Viewing 9:00 AM until time of service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Church. Ceremonies entrusted to McLIN FUNERAL CHAPEL/NORTHERN HILLS, 2801 N. Gettysburg Ave.
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 12/7/2006.

Class of 1959
MAYS Darrel "Wayne", Age 62, of West Carrollton, passed away June 29, 2003.

He was preceded in death by his mother Bertie Mays.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Kathryn, 4 sons; Richard Mays and wife Londi, William Mays, Robert Mays and wife Lisa, and Randy Mays. He is also survived by his father, Oscar Mays, grandchildren; Sunshine, Wayne, Robby, Zachary, 7 brothers; Kenny, Carl, Gary, David, Danny, Doug, Greg and 3 sisters; Wanda, Allene, Wilma and numerous nieces and nephews.

Wayne owned and operated Gem City Key Shop for the last 40 years.

Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Newcomer Farley Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, Ohio. Visitation will be from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, July 1, 2003. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.

First published in DDN on Jun 30 2003


Class of 1958
ARMSTRONG, Jerry, May 8, 1940 - July 11, 2005
MICHAEL, Dave Apr 6, 1940 - Jan 16, 2005

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