Royce Vernon Simmons, age 89 of Dayton, passed away on Monday March 28, 2011. He was born June 18, 1921 to the late Gleemer and Hazel Simmons. In addition to his parents, Royce was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edar and Effie Simmons. Royce is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia Simmons; children, Sharon (Denver) Wasson...

Lisa Ann PenkalAge 51, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011. Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Homer Webb. She is survived by her husband of past 32 years, Robert J. Penkal, II; her mother, Ida Webb; four children, Robert J. (Andrea) Penkal, III, Jessica L. Penkal, Bryan J. (Liliya) Penkal & Trenton L. (Tiffany) Penkal;...

Dennis Horn, age 59 of Dayton, passed away on Monday March 28, 2011. He was born on March 23, 1952 to the late Vernon and Frances Horn. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his brother, Dana Horn.Dennis is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Horn; two sons, Patrick and Nicholas (April) Horn; one...

Brenda L. LedbetterAge 59, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy battle with cancer. Brenda, after retiring from Comair at Dayton International Airport, went to work at Assurant in Springfield, Ohio, until the time of her death. Brenda was a member of Way of the Cross Church in Riverside, Ohio. Brenda is survived...

Amy A. Dill-BonhamAge 42, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 27, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Billy Dill & his wife, Sandra Craycraft & Loreece Hines & her husband, Tony; two sisters, Becky Naylor & Scotti Marshall; along with her extended loving family and many good friends. She will be greatly missed. Services will be private....

HICKS, Davana "Daisy," age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 26, 2011. She is preceded in death by her father, Ray Allen Bass. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Franklin Lewis Hicks; mother, Leah Marie Bass; children, Sean (Tammy) Hicks, Daniel (Erica) Hicks, and Cassie (Matthew) Pennington; grandchildren, Zoe-Lynne Marie Hicks-Pennington, Connor Ayden James Hicks, Brooke-Anne...

Arizona Morris, age 89 of Dayton, passed away on Monday March 28, 2011. She was born on October 3, 1921 in Puncheon, KY, to the late Mander and Pricey Hall. In addition to her parents, Arizona was preceded in death by her daughter, Bernice, 2 grandsons, Chad and Mark and great grand-daughter, Jennifer.Arizona is survived by her 3 daughters; Barbara,...

Lewis, Gary Lee, age 58, passed away March 26, 2011. Gary is survived by two sons: Benjamin (Kristen) Lewis of Dublin, Ohio and Doug Lewis of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; one granddaughter: Claire Lewis and one on the way; parents: William & Geneva Lewis of Kettering, Ohio; three brothers: Robert (Linda) Lewis, Dennis Lewis & Paul Lewis, all of Kettering, Ohio; sister:...

Stephanie M. "Taffy" AdamsAge 61, of Dayton passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Taffy is survived by her husband of the past 33 years, Donald D. Adams; five children, John Miller, Jeff (Cathy) Miller, Carlos Miller, Julie (Mark) Hamilton & Levi Adams; 16 grandchildren with another one expected in May; 4 great grandchildren; two sisters, Arnette...

NASO, Jane L. age 87 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at St. Leonard Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years Antonio J. Naso. She is survived by her daughters Toni Crist, Cheryl Poulter, Vicki and husband Bill Otto all of Kettering; granddaughters Keri and life partner Rachel Wagner of...

WELCH, Kenneth Eric, age 79, of Huber Heights, met his Creator and Lord peacefully on March 27, 2011. A devoted follower of God and committed husband of 55 years; a loving Dad of four children; "Poppa" to 11 grandchildren; "Great-Poppa" to ten great-grandchildren; and friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Khloe Welch, of Huber Heights; his daughter,...

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SCOTT, Phyllis Ann, age 76, of New Carlisle, OH, passed away, Saturday March 26, 2011. She was born January 1, 1935 in Marshall, IL. She retired from Rikes/Macy's as an Estee Lauder counter manager. She enjoyed sharing time and attending activities with her granddaughter. Phyllis is survived by her children, Joe (Susan) Scott, Marilyn (Rusty) Lewis; one granddaughter, Stephanie JoAnn...

CANNON, Fay E. age 81 of Dayton, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her long time friend Milton Ferguson. She is survived by her daughter Juanita and husband Ray Murray of Dayton; grandson R. J. Murray II; brother Curtis Wolf of Wilmington and a host of other relatives and friends....

CREEGER, Jerry A. "Roadrunner" age 66 of Dayton passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 27, 1944 to the late Charlotte and Paul of Dayton. Jerry was a graduate of Fairmont High School and Sinclair. He retired from Elliot Tool Company. He was a member of South Towne Van Club and Vintage...

AUSTIN, Linda S. age 49, beloved daughter of Norma J. Austin and the late Harrison B. Austin, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 after a valiant battle with cancer. Besides her mother she is survived by her brothers Michael Austin of Port Charlotte, FL, Thomas and wife Barb Austin of Batavia, IL; one special sister Joyce Austin of Tiffin, OH;...

YAHLE, David A., age 62, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born September 13, 1948 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne, "Screaming Eagles". David worked as a linesman with Ohio Bell for 24 years. He is survived by his children,...

WALKER, Audrey Rose, age 3 months, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011. Audrey was born December 21, 2010 in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her parents, Brent W. Walker and Christina L. Toler; her brother, Caleb L. Walker, age 4; maternal grandfather, Phillip Mullins; maternal grandmother, Sandy Toler; paternal grandparents, Bruce and Donna Walker; and numerous aunts, uncles, and...

Hobert Lawson, age 82 of Huber Heights, formerly of Fairborn, passed away March 24, 2011. He was born February 24, 1929 in Wallins, KY to the late Britt and Hazel Lawson. In addition to his parents, Hobert was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Lawson; granddaughter, Mary Beth Updike; and several siblings.Hobert is survived by daughters: Sandra Howard and...