DUNCAN, MARY ELLENMary Ellen was born in 1922 to James and Anna Baumgardner in Middletown, OH. She passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Liberty Retirement Community. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Howard Duncan. Mary Ellen was raised with her brothers and sisters in the Old Soldiers and Sailors Orphanage. She worked at...

Edwin "Ray" McNeese, of West Carrollton, born on June 27, 1932, at age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 8, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen L. McNeese; his mother and father, Banie and Orville Raymond McNeese; and his great-granddaughter, Abigail. Ray leaves to mourn his...

Lee SpurlockAge 96, of Harrison Twp., passed away Monday, November 8, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. Lee was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice; his second wife, Della; one daughter, Sue Allison; and by one grandson, Jesse C. Spurlock II. Lee is survived by two children, Jesse & his wife, Debbi Spurlock and Anna Lee...

David J. Harlett, age 45, returned home to our Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, November 6, 2010. He was born April 17, 1965. David is survived by his daughters: Jennifer and Heather Harlett; parents: Greta Harlett and Robert and Lila Harlett; brothers: Timothy and Edward; sisters: Rita Ward and her husband, Gerald and Karen Pizzo and her husband, Mark; many nieces,...

Caryl S. ReedAge 72, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, November 08, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. Caryl was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Reed, Sr.; and by one daughter, Jacqueline Pennington. Caryl is survived by three daughters, Sharon (Jerry) Baker, Kim (Mike) Stein and Nichole Albert; one son, Larry (Vicki) Pennington; four step-children,...

Burnett Alden James III, age 68 of West Carrollton, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010. He was born February 23, 1942 in Huntington, WV to the late Burnett Jr. and Ardella James. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia A. James. Burnett is survived by his significant other, Pamela Duncan; 3 brothers; 5 children; 4 grandchildren; and a...

Peck, Wilda B., age 88, of Dayton, passed away on November 5, 2010. Wilda was born May 2, 1922 to the late Edward & Nina (Whitson) Thurmond. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Robert E. Peck; two brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Donna Helmig, Barbara (Steve) Naylor,...

Henry C. PeaceAge 71, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. Henry is survived by his wife of the past 52 years, Goldie M. (Slusher) Peace; four children, Sharon Kay (Doug) Pendergrass, Henry Peace, Jr., Vickie Kay Peace and Darrel Wayne Peace; two granddaughters, Joselyn Taulbee and Casey Mae Peace; one great...

A.C. Nickell, age 68 of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010. He was born August 28, 1942 in Morgan County, KY to the late Andy and Katherine Nickell. In addition to his parents, A.C. was preceded in death by his brother-in-law and dear friend, Stanley Smith. A.C. is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda; 3 sons:...

Clem Griffin, age 82 of Dayton, passed away November 5, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Rose Griffin; sons: Gregory Griffin and Darryl Griffin; 8 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Clem was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 34 years of service. He was a member of the AMVETS Post # 24...

Rose Pearl Henley, age 58 of Huber Heights, passed away November 5, 2010 at Grandview Medical Center, the daughter of the late James P. Hensley and Mary Belle (Dillon) Hensley. Rose is survived by her beloved husband, Mark Henley; daughter, Julie (William) Swisher; son, Bobby (Kimberly) Gibson II; 6 special grandchildren: Courtney, Bobby III and Elisabeth Gibson, Jacob, James Thomas...

Delphia Davidson, age 70 of Dayton, passed away November 6, 2010. She was born November 2, 1940 in Oneida, KY to the late William and Verda Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Carolynn Davidson; sisters: Susie Lee, Della Spurlock and Martha Grubb. Delphia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Wendell and Sandra...

Kathleen (Kay) Denning, (Nonny), 89, born 10/31/1921 in Johnson Co., KY departed this life November 5, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton.She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Emma Frazier, husband Arthur Denning, brothers Foster Frazier (Ruby), Eugene Frazier (Helen), Bruce Frazier (Lois), Stephen Frazier (Nancy), and sister Clara Siefert (Fred). She is survived by her daughter Kathy...

Ella Joan Long, age 78, of West Carrollton, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan; her parents, Bill and Lucinda Fraley; sisters, Mildred Davis, Billie Jean Eder; brother, Richard Fraley; in laws, Hugh and Edith Long. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James H. Long; son, Jimmy and...

CALDWELL, Winfred E. age 73 of Dayton, was born on August 8, 1937 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to the late Lucile Jennings and Charlie Caldwell. He departed this life on Friday, October 29, 2010.He moved to Dayton in 2003, where he was a member of Greater Damascus Baptist Church. Winfred served our country in the US Army.He was preceded in...

Nelson F. Wright, Jr., age 71 of Dayton, passed away November 4, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 16, 1939 in Dayton to the late Nelson Wright and Edith Baver. Nelson is survived by his wife of 37 years, Della; 5 children: Debbie Meddock, Peggy Smith, Scott Wright (Celeste), Todd Wright (Marta) and Sean Wright; 12...

Joe HarrisAge 56, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2010. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Clarence J. Harris; and by one brother, Ray Harris. Joe is survived by his wife of the past 38 years, Sandy K. (Hamby) Harris; his mother, Barbara Brush; two children, Benjamin and Sarah Harris; four sisters, Joanne McClure, Donna (Jack)...

DULLE, Donald "Don", 36, of Beavercreek passed away Thursday, November 4, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jamie (Elshire) Dulle; children Boston and Braylen Dulle; parents Norman and Agnes Dulle; brothers Gary (Marissa) Dulle and David (Erika) Dulle; nieces, a nephew and other family and friends. He was a graduate of Wright State...

Phyllis J. Humbert, age 79, of Springboro, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carol McGraw; brother, Richard McGraw; son, Nicholas Humbert. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Debra McGraw and Donita (Grant) Makinson; grandchildren, Angela Woods, Aimee Jaeger and David Glosser; and great-grandson, Ryder Jaeger. The family would like to...

Gary Munsey, age 56, of Moraine City, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Kathy Munsey; son, Matthew Munsey; siblings, Tim, Pat and Linda; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 4-6pm at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd,...