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Benjamin Franklin Koogler

M, #160261, b. 3 June 1925, d. 20 September 2002
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Biography

Benjamin Franklin Koogler was born on 3 June 1925 in Greene Co., OH; son of Joseph T. and Rebecca (Ashbaugh) Koogler. He married Marjorie Ruth Richards daughter of William Francis Richards and Elizabeth Annabell Engle, on 17 July 1948 in Greenup Co., KY; two sons. Benjamin Franklin Koogler died on 20 September 2002 in Xenia, Greene Co., OH.

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Paul Raymond DeVoe

M, #160262, b. 14 October 1917, d. 6 August 1992
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Biography

Paul Raymond DeVoe was born on 14 October 1917 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH; son of Ralph L. and Ada Mary (Straub) DeVoe. He married Miriam Jeanette Richards daughter of William Francis Richards and Elizabeth Annabell Engle, on 6 July 1940 in Greene Co., OH. Paul Raymond DeVoe died on 6 August 1992 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

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Chester C. Barnes

M, #160263, b. 21 December 1908, d. 13 May 1979
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Biography

Chester C. Barnes was born on 21 December 1908 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH; son of James E. and Mae (Delaphane) Barnes. He married Miriam Jeanette Richards daughter of William Francis Richards and Elizabeth Annabell Engle, on 31 July 1945 in Miami Co., OH. Chester C. Barnes died on 13 May 1979 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.

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Mary Eletta "Etta" Tucker

F, #160270, b. about 1901
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Mary Eletta "Etta" Tucker was born about 1901 in Adams Co., OH; daughter of Kilby Hugh and Margaret Blanche "Maggie" (Clark) Tucker. She married Grover J. Davis son of Joshua Davis and Justina Alice Engle, on 23 June 1927 in Greene Co., OH; Mary was first married to Herbert Herman Piatt (1901-1981) on 17 JUL 1920, Greene County, Ohio, and had a son, Herman Hugh Piatt (1920-1979). She filed for divorce in April, 1927, alleging he had failed to provide for her and their son since December, 1924, leaving her destitute and relying on charity and her own work for their support.
Mary Eletta "Etta" Tucker lived in April 1940 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.
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Ethel Elnora Davis

F, #160271, b. 11 November 1925, d. 18 June 2010

Parents

FatherCharles Franklin "Frank" Davis (b. 14 November 1889, d. 30 September 1931)
MotherEthel Maria Smith (b. 8 October 1901, d. 6 May 1980)
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Biography

Ethel Elnora Davis was born on 11 November 1925. She died on 18 June 2010

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Ethel Elnora Kerns, 84, of Eaton, died Friday, June 18, 2010.

She was born Nov. 11, 1925, in Dayton to Charles and Ethel (Smith) Davis.

Survivors include a daughter, Janet Letner; sons, Ronald, David and Richard Kerns; sisters, Martha Studebaker and Virginia Davis; brother, Robert Davis.

Her husband, Donald, died in 1990.

Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, with visitation noon-1 p.m. Tuesday.

She was buried in June 2010 in Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #53902160.
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Ethel Maria Smith

F, #160272, b. 8 October 1901, d. 6 May 1980
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Family: Charles Franklin "Frank" Davis (b. 14 November 1889, d. 30 September 1931)

SonCharles Edward Davis+ (b. 22 November 1920, d. 9 December 1996)
DaughterEthel Elnora Davis (b. 11 November 1925, d. 18 June 2010)
DaughterVirginia L. Davis

Biography

Ethel Maria Smith was born on 8 October 1901 in Holmes, Crawford Co., OH; daughter of Silas D. and Effie (Sandhammer) Smith. She married Charles Franklin "Frank" Davis son of Joshua Davis and Justina Alice Engle, about 1919; after Frank died, Ethel remarried to Christopher Helke (1900-1975) on 13 FEB 1933 at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. Ethel Maria Smith died on 6 May 1980 in Montgomery Co., OH.

She was buried in 1980 in Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #138907150.
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Charles Edward Davis

M, #160274, b. 22 November 1920, d. 9 December 1996

Parents

FatherCharles Franklin "Frank" Davis (b. 14 November 1889, d. 30 September 1931)
MotherEthel Maria Smith (b. 8 October 1901, d. 6 May 1980)
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Family: Isabelle B. Darby (b. 10 March 1922, d. 3 February 2008)

DaughterThelma Jean Davis+
DaughterAlice Marie Davis+
SonCharles Edward Davis, Jr. (b. 16 February 1942, d. 4 November 2009)
DaughterDorothy Elaine Davis+ (b. 17 June 1943, d. 27 June 2011)

Biography

Charles Edward Davis was born on 22 November 1920 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He married Isabelle B. Darby in March 1939 in Montgomery Co., OH. He died on 9 December 1996 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

He was buried in December 1996 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Brookville, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #32189196.
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Isabelle B. Darby

F, #160275, b. 10 March 1922, d. 3 February 2008
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Family: Charles Edward Davis (b. 22 November 1920, d. 9 December 1996)

DaughterThelma Jean Davis+
DaughterAlice Marie Davis+
SonCharles Edward Davis, Jr. (b. 16 February 1942, d. 4 November 2009)
DaughterDorothy Elaine Davis+ (b. 17 June 1943, d. 27 June 2011)

Biography

Isabelle B. Darby was born on 10 March 1922 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH; daughter of William Henry and Alice Agnes (Danner) Darby. She married Charles Edward Davis son of Charles Franklin "Frank" Davis and Ethel Maria Smith, in March 1939 in Montgomery Co., OH. Isabelle B. Darby died on 3 February 2008 in New Lebanon, Montgomery Co., OH,

Obituary -- (via Findagrave.com):

DAVIS, Isabelle B. Age 85, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully Sunday evening, February 3, 2008 at Harborside Nursing Center in New Lebanon, OH. Born March 10, 1922 in Dayton to the late William & Alice (Danner) Darby. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband Charles E. Davis, Sr. in December of 1996: sisters Lola Nelson and Mary Eastman: brothers William, Sam and Paul Darby. Survived by children Thelma Hayre of East Troy, WI; Alice Truesdale & husband Terry of Brookville, OH; Charles E. Davis, Jr. of New Lebanon; and Dorothy Newberry of Wartburg, TN: 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria, OH. Friends may call on the family from 11:00 AM - 1:00PM Friday at the funeral home. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery. www.preblememorygardens.com

Published in Dayton Daily News on Feb. 5, 2008.



She was buried in February 2008 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Brookville, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #191522298.
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Charles Edward Davis, Jr.

M, #160278, b. 16 February 1942, d. 4 November 2009

Parents

FatherCharles Edward Davis (b. 22 November 1920, d. 9 December 1996)
MotherIsabelle B. Darby (b. 10 March 1922, d. 3 February 2008)
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Biography

Charles Edward Davis, Jr., was born on 16 February 1942 in Montgomery Co., OH. He died on 4 November 2009.

Charles Edward Davis, Jr., lived in 1963 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He lived in 2007 in New Lebanon, Montgomery Co., OH.
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Dorothy Elaine Davis

F, #160279, b. 17 June 1943, d. 27 June 2011

Parents

FatherCharles Edward Davis (b. 22 November 1920, d. 9 December 1996)
MotherIsabelle B. Darby (b. 10 March 1922, d. 3 February 2008)
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Family: Robert John Truesdale (b. 23 May 1943, d. 29 May 2010)

DaughterBrenda Elaine Truesdale
DaughterTina Marie Truesdale+

Biography

Dorothy Elaine Davis was born on 17 June 1943 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. She married Robert John Truesdale son of Paul Richard Truesdale and Gladys Elsie Neaves, on 3 February 1962 in Clintwood, Dickenson Co., VA. Dorothy Elaine Davis married Kenneth Wayne Newberry on 19 August 1978 in Montgomery Co., OH; Kenneth was previously married to Janet Gail Thompson in 1965 at Wise Co., VA. She and Robert John Truesdale were divorced on 13 December 1978 in Montgomery Co., OH. She died on 27 June 2011 in Morgan Co., TN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

NEWBERRY, MRS. DOROTHY E., age 68 of Wartburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2011 at Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by husband Kenneth Newberry. Mrs. Newberry is survived by daughters; Brenda and husband Dennis Whaley, and Tina and husband Mike Dilbeck, Grandchildren; Jennifer and husband Shannon Kamer and Christina Dilbeck, Great-grandchildren; Lily and Autumn Kamer; Step-daughter; Teresa Todd; Step-grandchildren; Shannon and Chrisy Todd; 5 step great-grandsons, Sisters; Alice Truesdale and Thelma Hayre.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 30, 2011 from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Jim Disney officiating. Interment will be in Morgan Memorial Gardens. [Schubert Funeral Home].



She was buried in 2011 in Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg, Morgan Co., TN, Findagrave #124806253.
Dorothy Elaine Davis lived in 2008 in Wartburg, Morgan Co., TN.
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James Earl Hayre, Jr.

M, #160280, b. 25 January 1938, d. 25 December 2004
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Family: Thelma Jean Davis

DaughterDeborah Jean Hayre
DaughterAnnette Elaine Hayre

Biography

James Earl Hayre, Jr., was born on 25 January 1938 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH; son of James Earl and Ruth Marian (Jenkins) Hayre. He died on 25 December 2004 in Milwaukee Co., WI.

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Terry Eugene Truesdale

M, #160285, b. 11 August 1940, d. 2 September 2009

Parents

FatherPaul Richard Truesdale (b. 28 April 1920, d. 30 April 1991)
MotherGladys Elsie Neaves (b. 22 November 1918, d. 23 November 1997)
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Family: Alice Marie Davis

SonTony Truesdale+
DaughterSusan Kay Truesdale+ (b. 7 May 1963, d. 29 July 2016)

Biography

Terry Eugene Truesdale was born on 11 August 1940 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH; son of Paul Richard and Gladys Elsie (Neaves) Truesdale. He married Alice Marie Davis daughter of Charles Edward Davis and Isabelle B. Darby, on 14 April 1961. Terry Eugene Truesdale died on 2 September 2009 in Montgomery Co., OH,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Terry E. Truesdale, age 69, of Brookville, OH, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 2, 2009 following a 5 month illness. Born August 11, 1940 in Dayton, he was a son of the late Paul & Gladys (Neaves) Truesdale. Terry retired in 2002 after 17 years with Appleton Paper Mill in West Carrollton, OH. He had previously worked 22 years for Dayton Press. Member of the American Legion in West Alexandria, OH and member of the NSRA. He enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles; going to auctions, flea markets and car shows. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother Richard Truesdale.

Survived by wife Alice M. (Davis) Truesdale, whom he married April 14, 1961: son & daughter-in-law Tony E. & Jennifer Truesdale of Brookville, OH: daughter Susan Ussat of Beavercreek, OH: grandchildren Mandy Bonner & husband Jeff, Amy Taylor, and Holly Ussat: great grandson Cameron Bonner: brothers Robert Truesdale of Georgia; Dennis Truesdale & wife Norma of Trotwood, OH; and Joe Truesdale & wife Chris of Georgia.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria. Pastor Clyde O. Waites presiding. Friends may call on the family from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staff of Hospice of Dayton for their kindness and support. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Interment Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery.

He was buried in September 2009 in Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #41531639.
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Susan Kay Truesdale

F, #160286, b. 7 May 1963, d. 29 July 2016

Parents

FatherTerry Eugene Truesdale (b. 11 August 1940, d. 2 September 2009)
MotherAlice Marie Davis
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Family: William Harry Ussat, Jr.,

DaughterMandy Marie Ussat+
DaughterHolly Michelle Ussat

Biography

Susan Kay Truesdale was born on 7 May 1963 in Montgomery Co. (probably), OH. She married William Harry Ussat, Jr., on 18 June 1983 in Montgomery Co., OH. She and William Harry Ussat, Jr., were divorced on 28 September 2001 in Montgomery Co., OH. She died on 29 July 2016 in New Lebanon, Montgomery Co., OH,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

TRUESDALE-USSAT, Susan K., age 53, of New Lebanon, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 7, 1963. Susan’s father, Terry Truesdale precedes her in death. She is survived by her mother, Alice Truesdale; 2 daughters, Mandy (Jeff) Bonner, and Holly Ussat; grandchildren, Cameron and Griffin Bonner; brother, Tony Truesdale; and numerous other family members and friends.

Susan graduated from Dixie High School in 1981. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and singing karaoke. Susan was a kind and loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister.

Visitation at Rogers Funeral Home in New Lebanon. Interment will follow the service at Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery.

She was buried in August 2016 in Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #167656804.
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