Obituaries
February 25, 2019

GARY EDWARD LONGBERRY II

By Jacob Runnels


Gary Edward Longberry II, 41, of Huntsville, died unexpectedly at his home.
A fan of hockey, he graduated as salutatorian of the class of 1996 at Indian Lake High School and was recognized in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students.” He continued his education at Miami University and ret...

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