YRI, William, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. He is survived by his children, William David (Pamela) Yri, Martha Ellen (Thomas) Burbage, Bryan Lee (LuAnne) Yri, Keith Phillip Yri, and Ingrid Lynn (Harry) Wilson; 9 grandchildren, Lisa McConnell, Kristin Bourdon, Dianna Conboy, Amy Yri, Allison Burbage, Taylor Wilson, John Yri, Connor Wilson, and Heather Wilson, and 9...

Linda B. Ray, 69, of Centerville, OH passed away Wednesday October 12, 2011. She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Babington. Survivors include her mother, Christine Babington; daughters, Karen (Terry) Vourvopoulos and Katrina (Doug) Carson; brother, Ron Babington; grandchildren, Michael, Kristina, Nicholas, Patrick, and Sarah; and many friends. A lover of peace and harmony, Linda will be missed...

Eliza "Buttons" BurtonAge 77 of Dayton passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Eliza was preceded in death by her parents, James & Mima Turner; her step-mother, Laura Turner; two brothers, Corbin & Arnold Turner; and by two sisters, Lottie Pinks & Mae Noble. Eliza is survived by her husband of the past 34 years, John H. Burton; three sons, John...

Harold E. Murphy, age 87, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Harold was born in Eaton, OH on November 15, 1923. He graduated from Roosevelt High School. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta; parents Harry & Mary Edith Murphy; brother, Harry Duane Murphy and sister, Helen Louise Stewart. He is survived by daughters, Diana (Tom)...

Betty A. "Mommo" Locker, age 82 of Tampa, FL, formerly of Tipp City, passed away October 8, 2011. She was born March 30, 1929 in Springfield, OH to the late Clarence and Minnie Lawless. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Locker; and daughter, Sharon Ann Miller. Betty is survived by her...

KNOX, Henry E. age 88, passed away October 12, 2011 at Hospitality Home East. He was born August 16, 1923 in Adams County, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Norma Knox, daughters, Joyce (Bob) Kapp of Houston, TX and Jeannette (Gerry) Farmer of Beavercreek;...

CREAMER, Mary Ann, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gray and Margaret Creamer. She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Kurt) Andrews; grandchildren, Bridget (Nate) Ireland and Andrew Creamer, and great grandchildren, Vincent and Quinton Ireland. Mary graduated from St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing as an RN and later...

Schrimsher, Ronald Ray, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on October 9, 2011. As a craftsman in home renovation and design, he blessed many local families with his creative talents. He was preceded in death by mother, Tiny Marie Schrimsher. He is survived by his son, Chris, daughter-in-law, Robyn and grandsons, Sam and Harrison. He is also survived by...

BOLEN, "Baby", of Carlisle, OH passed away Tuesday October 11, 2011. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Earl Bolen Sr. and Samuel Karl Ankeney, survivors include parents, Earl Jr. and Erica Bolen; brother, Dalton; sister, Sierra; grandmothers, Sherry (Ron) Pressler and Carole McEvoy; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation is Monday October 17, 2011 from 2pm to 3pm with funeral...

RIGDON, Artis F., 83, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Sallie Rigdon; brothers Morgan and Brownie Rigdon. Artis is survived by his wife Agnes Rigdon; daughter and son-in-law Sharlotte and Ed Seacatt, of Beavercreek; son Michael Rigdon, of Hermosa Beach, CA; and very...

John J. Stolar was born on April 29, 1917 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, just a few years after his parents, John and Zuzanna Stolar, immigrated from Czechoslovakia. His parents moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio when John was just 4 years old and then he lived the majority of his life in the steel town of Lorain, Ohio. He was the oldest...

HAMMOND, Margaret "Marge" age 77 passed away October 10, 2011. She was born November 6, 1933 to the late G. Robert "Shakey" and Dorothea Weidner Groves. She is preceded in death by the father of her children, William Hammond and sister, Rose Angela "Peggy" Wilson. She is survived by children, Pat (Jerry) Sanders, Robert "Bob" (Portia) Hammond, Jerry (Chris Jones)...

Gerald R. Hyatt, age 64 of Huber Heights, died at Miami Valley Hospital on Sunday, October 9, 2011 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Jerry was a graduate of Stebbins High School, Class of 1965. He was proud to have served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from Delco Products in Kettering. Jerry was preceded...

CONLEY, Monroe age 88 passed away October 9, 2011 at the Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 8, 1923 to the late, John and Lizzie and was the third of 11 children. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Frances Ward Conley of Paintsville, KY and his ten siblings including his brother, Theodore Conley. He...

Marshall, William W., age 72, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011. Bill retired as Vice President from DSI with over 25 years of service. He was an avid model railroading enthusiast. He received an engineering degree from University of Cincinnati, a computer science degree from University of Dayton and his MBA from Yale University. Bill is survived...

Raymond "Dale" Farmer, age 70, of Dayton (Tennessee), passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife & mother of his children, Eddie Farmer; parents; Roy & Juanita Farmer; brothers, Roy Gene Farmer and Philip Jackie Farmer. Dale is survived by his daughters, Donna "Rae" Sheward and Teresa (Gary) Day; grandchildren, Angel Penrod and Heather...

Richard A. Bishop, age 77 of Medway, passed away October 8, 2011. He was born January 23, 1934 in Barnet, VT to the late Ernest and Bernice Bishop. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.Dick is survived by his wife, Vickie Bishop; children: Brenda (Dale) Young, Gary (Teresa) Bishop and Joyce...

Phillips, Ronald Eugene "Fuzzy" 64, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011 peacefully at home after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Ron was a former employee of G.M. and medically retired after 25 years from his heart issues. The family thanks Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Wassef Dabbas for taking care of him. Their gratitude also...

Mary Frances Cunningham (McNarney), born August 31, 1908; passed away September 30, 2011 at age 103. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Mary McNarney; husband, Wilson Charles Cunningham. Survived by one son, Edward (Sarah) Cunningham; five grandchildren, Tim (Beth) Cunningham, Edward (Gina) Cunningham, Charles Cunningham, Jeanne Fortunato and Patrick (Mary) Cunningham; great-grandchildren, Tyler Wilson and James Alex Cunningham, James...

Paul D. GrayAge 40, of Riverside, passed away unexpectedly at home in his sleep on Friday, October 7, 2011. Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gabriel and Isabelle Quadros of Mission Viejo, CA; Robert D. and Rita Gray of Anaheim, CA. Paul is survived by his parents, Robert and Isabel (Betty) Gray of Riverside, Ohio; brothers, Robert (Rob)...