Jan 28, 2012

CALDWELL, Steven R., age 58, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. He was born June 4, 1953 in Beckley, West Virginia, to the late Danny and Cora Caldwell, Sr. He is survived by two sisters, Bridget Sipple and Tracy Clark; two brothers, Danny Caldwell, Jr and John Caldwell; two nephews, Joseph Walker and Christopher Caldwell; and two...

Jan 28, 2012

Jionni Wayne Adkins, infant son of Louisa "Jewel" Adkins of Fairborn, OH, passed away January 28, 2012. Jionni is survived by his mother and father; grandparents: Lisa Totten, Johnny and Hope Adkins; great grandparents: Gary Totten and Brenda Adkins; uncles: Derek Beasley and Corey Shirey; aunt, Raven Totten; great uncles: Ronnie (Candy) Adkins, Scottie (Dottie) Adkins, Rusty (Amber) Adkins and...

Jan 28, 2012

Jan 28, 2012

POWERS, Frank (Scooter) went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Trinity Nursing Home. He was born September 2, 1957 in Dayton, OH to the late Osceola and Gertrude (Leslie) Powers. Frank worked for a short time at Dayton Public Schools as a paraprofessional at Transportation. He went on to have a fulfilling career in...

Jan 28, 2012

WATKINS, Carl E., age 73, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. He was born November 6, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of the late Clifford J. and Maxine (Haynes) Watkins. Carl was a lifelong member of the VFW and served as a past officer with the 40/8. He was a retired SSGT from the United States...

Jan 28, 2012

Dorothy J. Franklin, age 90, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin and her grandson, Gregory Franklin. Dorothy is survived by her sons, James Franklin, Jr., Harold (Christine) Franklin and Dennis (Patricia) Franklin; grandchildren, Andrew Franklin, William Franklin (Jennifer) Franklin and Matthew (Kathryn) Franklin;...

Jan 27, 2012

Maxine "Frances" Martin-VanWieringen, Age 54, left for heaven, Friday January 27, 2012. Frances was born in Dayton, OH. January 26, 1958. She is a graduate of Holy Family Grade School & Stebbins High School and loved her work at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She is survived by those who adore her, a husband, James Martin Jr., a daughter, Haley (Luke)...

Jan 27, 2012

ALLEN, Laura Renee, a native of Mobile, AL and long time resident of Fairborn, OH, passed away January 27, 2012 at the age of 47. She joins her mother, Brenda Ann Wilkinson; grandmother, Laura Lucinda Rathel, and cousin, Regina Day in Heaven. She is survived by husband, Jimmie Allen; two brothers, Terry and Carl Wilkinson; sister, Eula Gail Harrison; two...

Jan 27, 2012

GRIFFEY, Martha, age 89, of Dayton, born April 11, 1922 in Harlan, KY, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Griffey; son, Jerry W. Gambrel; grandson, Michael Gambrell; parents, Lige and Sophia Morgan; brothers, Henry, Robert, and Charles Morgan, and sister, Polly Burkhart. She is survived by her sons...

Jan 27, 2012

DOSS, Paul L., age 83, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. He was born June 4, 1928 in Toboso, Ohio. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Paul retired from the United States Postal service. He was a member of the Dayton Two Steppers, Shriners, Scottish Rite and Masonic Temple. He is...

Jan 27, 2012

THALER, Suzanne L. "Sue Baby", age 70, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. She was born February 19, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio. Suzanne was a devoted fan and adored Elvis Presley. She inherited her famous nickname, "Sue Baby", from her eldest grandchild, Timothy, who tried to say "Suzanne" as an infant, but the word "Sue Baby" came out...

Jan 26, 2012

SMITH, Alexis Hope, age 17, of Beavercreek, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2012. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Smith. Alexis is survived by her parents, Mark and Marcia Smith; brother, Kyle Smith; sister, Abby Smith; grandparents, Marlin and Laura Stephenson and Wayne and Marge Smith; aunts and uncles, Bill and...

Jan 26, 2012

REED, Dan age 49 passed away January 26, 2012. He was born March 20, 1962 to the late Thurman and Nellie Reed. He is preceded in death by his wife, June Reed. He is survived by his children, Stephanie Ingram; Beth (Matt Dyer) Reed, Amanda Reed, and Daniel Reed all of Riverside; one granddaughter, Olivia Matheney; sisters, Charlene (P.J) Houston...

Jan 26, 2012

Diann BrooksAge 68 of Carlisle, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Diann was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Sherman & his wife, Linda Burton; and by her brother-in-law, Jennings Simpson. Diann is survived by her husband of the past 45 ½ years, Melvin Brooks; three daughters, Angela See, Lori (David) McIntyre &...

Jan 25, 2012

John Fink, Jr., age 52 of Dayton died unexpectedly on January 25, 2012. He was born on January 4, 1960 to the late Benjamin John Fink, Sr. and Betty Fink. John is survived by his soul mate, Terri Johnson; five siblings, Butch (Jackie) Markunes, Denny (Linda) Markunes, Dixie (Dick) Cash, Debbie (Fred) Snyder and Michael (Kim) Fink; numerous nieces and...

Jan 25, 2012

Philip R. Malott, 49, of Dayton, OH passed away Wednesday January 25, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Malott. Survivors include his mother, Georgia Lockhart; sisters, Sheila Patrick and Debbie Stiffler; brothers, David Lockhart and Danny Lockhart; wife, Deedee Malott (nee: Batman); children, Philip Malott, Desiree Batman; and Amanda Latner (nee: Malott); grandchildren, Kirsten, Morgan, Toby,...

Jan 25, 2012

Vicki S. Sturgill, 56, of Beavercreek, OH passed away Wednesday January 25, 2012. She is preceded in death by father, Lawrence "Sonny" Gantt; and sister, Jayne "Janie" Gantt. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Nick Sturgill; mother, Katherine Gantt; 2 daughters, Amy R. and Kelly M. Sturgill; 1 beloved grandson, Landon Nicholas; brother, Lawrence Gantt Jr.; sister, Carol Lane;...

Jan 25, 2012

M. Alice Wright, age 85, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, George Wright; children, Gerald (Julie) Wright, Jeanette (Edward) Patrick, Gretchen (Ed) Mulholland and Genevieve (Cliff) Brust; 8 grandchildren,; sister, Joanne(Ralph) Neff, and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Monday, January 30, 2012 from...

Jan 25, 2012

Deborah Schum, age 62, of Miami Township, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Deborah is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Courtney Schum; sons, Stephen Schum and Bradley (Cindy) Schum; grandchildren, Patrice Hoy, Hunter Schum and Madilynn Schum; father, Adam Colwell; sisters, Bobbie Jo Reed and Daphene Paxton; brother, Randoll Colwell; and many...

Jan 25, 2012

Leonard W. "Lenny" Crouch Age 90 yrs. passed away peacefully at Heartland of Kettering on Jan. 25, 2012. Lenny was born in Seward, Neb. Feb. 23, 1921 to William and Pauline (Rogge) Crouch. After moving to Indiana, he graduated from Moores Hill HS in 1938, received his BA from Wright State Univ. and MA degree from Miami Univ. (Ohio). He...