James D. Edwards Sr., age 62, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, William Edwards Sr.; grandparents, Homer & Oda Edwards, and John & Rebecca Cremeans; and infant daughter, Kimberly Edwards. James is survived by his children, James D. Edwards Jr. & his wife Cheryl, Angela A. Edwards, and Jennifer...

CALI, Ross A., 75, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Marianopoli, Sicily. He is preceded in death by his parents August and Maria Cali; sister Stephanie Ogburn and brother Lino Cali. Ross is survived by his wife of 42 years, Georgia "Gigi" Cali; children Tony (Angie) Cali and Lisa...

PETERS, Mary Evelyn, age 75, of Miamisburg passed away peacefully with her children at her side on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 after a long and inspiring battle with cancer, a battle she faced with dignity, perseverance and a much needed sense of humor. A native of Virginia, where she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mary...

Matthew LeRoy LeasAge 4 months, passed away Monday, September 27, 2010 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital while waiting for a heart transplant. Matthew was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rhonda Leas; and by his great grandmother, Carolyn Taylor. He is survived by his parents, Amberly Williams and Michael Leas, Sr.; one brother, Michael Leas, Jr.; one sister, Carmen Carmona; grandparents,...

CORNETT, Rufus, 85, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by son David R. Cornett and brothers Clayton and J.B. Cornett. Rufus is survived by his wife, of 32 years, Carol Cornett; children Don (Jackie) Cornett, of Grapevine, TX, Bruce (Diana) Bowling, Kim (John) Florkey, and Kellie (Kevin) Klein;...

Jarrod A. "Spuddy" JonesAge 40 of Dayton, Ohio died Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at home from complications of diabetes. A veteran of The United States Army, Desert Storm; Jarrod worked for Ovonics Energy Products, and Gospel Superfest USA. Jarrod was a proud single dad, sports fanatic and avid volunteer in the greater Dayton area youth soccer and basketball leagues, where...

ERBAUGH, Kenneth L., age 79, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010. He was born July 2, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Eva and Dan Hall; grandchildren, Ryan, Eric, and Dylan Hall; two great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Stringer; brother, Sam Erbaugh; sister-in-law, Virgie Erbaugh; several nieces and nephews; daughter, Kim (Jeff) Valentine. He...

Kline, Herbert E. Jr., age 86, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. Herbert was a United States army Veteran proudly serving during WWII and he retired with 37 years of service at NCR. Herbert is survived by his wife of 62 years: Madonna Kline (Rathweg); daughter and son-in-law: Libby (Bruce) Wittmann of...

ROSS, Howard C. "Pappy", age 85, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Leslie; brother, Paul, and son, Ronald Ross. Howard is survived by his wife of 45+ years, Norma; children, Richie and Robynn; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; nephew, Richard G. Ross, and many family and friends. He was born...

KERR, Rebecca A., age 59, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010. She was born October 23, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio. Becky was a member of Airway Baptist Church and was a huge Cleveland Browns fan. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jim Kerr; three sons, Dean Kerr, Brian Kerr, and Tony (Michelle) Hill; three beloved...

Harry Everett "Smokey Joe" Chilton, born January 27, 1934 went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 26th, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Alice Chilton; sisters, Irene, Grace, Lucille, and Evelyn; and brother, Robert Chilton. Harry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Charlotte Chilton; brothers-in-law, Charles, Moe,...

Peggy Ann Davis, age 90, of Dayton passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010. She was preceded in death by her son, Raymond B. Davis. Peggy is survived by her daughters, Peggy Ann & her husband Ed Chambers, and Haroldine Gombert; step-son, Shawn Davis; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, October...

Robert K. MagnusonAge 86, of Englewood, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 25, 2010. Robert was preceded in death by one son, Robert K. Magnuson, Jr.; his parents, Axel & Ada Magnuson; one brother, Jack Magnuson; and by two sisters, Dorothy Magnuson & Ruth Light. Robert is survived by his wife of the past 64 years, Dorothy...

BURNS, Betty, born October 12, 1922 deceased Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, James and Sarah Burns, sisters, Lillian White, Ida Mae Brunk and brother James R. Burns. Survived by nieces, Brenda Burns-Boggs and Phyllis Mantia. The family wishes to thank the Peidmont Resident Home Association and the Staff of Kingston of Miamisburg Nursing Facility for their...

Peagler, Lorenzo V., a local musician, age 25, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Lorenzo is the beloved son of Alejandra and Joey Peagler. He will always be his little sister Raquel's hero, and she says that now his is the brightest star in heaven. Lorenzo had a special relationship with his maternal grandmother Lucrecia Guerrero, with whom he...

Stanley L. BrightmanAge 77, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010. Stanley was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Ann Brightman; one son, Timothy "Freddy" Brightman; one sister, Ruthella Yeager; and by two brothers, Ralph & Norman Brightman. Stanley is survived by five children, Gregory Brightman, Richard Brightman, Nancy & her husband, Henry Robbins, Penny...

Holloway, Doris E. age 75 passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Arbors at Dayton. She is preceded in death her parents, Helen and Henry Brown; beloved husband, Henry Jr.; brothers, Donald Brown and Louis Brown; sisters, Dora Jennings, Lourse Mitchell, and Kathryn Brown. She is survived by sons, Anthony, Chris, David, and Henry Jr. "Hanky"; daughter, Regina "Jeannie"; 15...

Wilma F. Burton, age 80, of New Carlisle, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010. She was born January 4, 1930 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Robert and Ella Watson. Preceded in death by husband, George Burton; and sons: Vincent Wade and George Edward Burton. Wilma is survived by her children: Robert (Cynthia), Tempest, Ellen and Bethany Burton; grandchildren: Jason,...

Rike, Ruth Ann (Collins) age 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years: Arland Rike; parents: Ruth Collins Mohr and Everet Collins, and sister: Lyn Deardorff. She is survived by son: William B. and Martha L. Rike and daughter: Debra A. and Barry L. Oliver; four grandsons: David, Jason,...

VAN WINKLE, Shirley M., age 67, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010. She was born December 17, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. Shirley is survived by her children, Roland (Terina) Van Winkle, Darryl (Kim) Van Winkle, and Kim (Ken) Amburgey; 4 grandsons, Ryan Van Winkle, Garrett Van Winkle, Zach Van Winkle, and Joshua Van Winkle; cousins, Sharon Tamme and...