Michael S. Traufler, age 31 of Troy, passed away unexpectedly July 12, 2011. He was born May 28, 1980 in Dayton to Steve and Deborah Traufler. Michael was preceded in death by his Papaw Joe and Grandma Traufler.Michael is survived by his wife, Missy Traufler; son, Caleb Traufler; parents: Steve and Deborah Traufler; brother, Nicholas Traufler; 3 step-children: James, Taci...

WOOD, Georg E., Jr., age 54, of Dayton, passed away Saturday July 9, 2011. He was born June 16, 1957 in Dayton. Georg is survived by his precious daughter, Abby of Cincinnati; his parents, George and Anna Wood; his sister, Kathy of Delaware, OH; brothers, Tom, David, and Louie Wood all of Dayton. He served in the US Army in...

Roger Allen Foreman, age 68 of Huber Heights, passed away on Tuesday July 12, 2011. He was born on February 20, 1943 to Robert and Evelyn Foreman (McGrath). In addition to his father, Roger was preceded in death by his step father, James McGrath. Roger is survived by his mother; two children, Rick (Angie) Foreman and Tony (Leslie) Foreman; their...

Cristine M. Fuller, age 34, passed away July 12, 2011. She was born October 15, 1976. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul D. Fuller.Cristine is survived by her loving mother, Maria Fuller; brother, David; twin sister, Melissa; and many wonderful friends. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Newcomer...

Robert B. "Bob" Gardner, age 84, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Gardner; son, Robert J. Gardner; daughter, Cheryl (John) Watts; grandsons, Jason (Amanda) Hunley and Daniel Watts; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Lillian and Natalie; and many other relatives and friends. The family will...

Cleghorn, Johnnie A., age 88, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Johnnie was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving in the South Pacific during WWII. Johnnie retired from General Motors with over 38 years of service. He was an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God and served as Associate Pastor with Calvary Open Bible Church...

BARNHART, Andrew Jordan, 19, of Miamisburg, OH passed away Monday July 11, 2011. He is preceded in death by great grandmother, Bessie L. Jackson; cousin, Darrell Brent; great uncle, Larry Franklin; and grandfather, Barry Stevenson.Survivors include grandmothers, Margaret L. Ingram and Pam Stevenson; grandfather, Isaac Jackson, Jr.; father, Rondrae Wright and Karla Jeschke; mother, Jessica Jones and Ryan Jones; aunts,...

Iva M Slinkard, (Neubert), (Clevenger) age 78, of Dayton, passed Sunday, July 10, 2011. She was born in Rushville, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lottie Clevenger; husband, Chester Slinkard; sons, Robert Slinkard and Eric Slinkard; brothers, Bob Clevenger, Henry Clevenger, Philip Clevenger and Baby Clevenger. Iva is survived by her children, Chester Slinkard Jr,...

Straight, Brian Scott, age 39, of Miamisburg, passed away July 8, 2011. Brian is survived by his loving wife: Tanya; beloved children: Chloe, Rae'ann and Will; sister: Tanya; aunts: Lisa, Debbie, Sandy, Melanie; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother: Sharon Wiesike. Brian was a wonderful and loving husband and amazing father...

Sheila Elizabeth Kingery, age 52, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mary Kingdom. She is survived by her brother, Sean Kingdom and wife Karen of Kettering; sister, Maureen Castillo and her husband, Joe of Texas; brother, Mike Kingdom and wife, Carol of Kettering; sister, Patty Zimmer...

LEWIS, Thelma M., age 88, formally of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 10, 2011. She was born April 28, 1923 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, to her parents, Jeff and Lillian Manley. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Stanley; and loving husband of 51 years, W. Frank Lewis. She is survived by daughter, Michelle (Mark) Alexander;...

Eddie D. Ballew, age 61 of Dayton, passed away July 10, 2011. He was born December 8, 1949 in Lake City, TN to the late James Ballew and Imogene Edwards. Eddie was preceded in death by his grandmother, Grace Miller; and sister, Patricia Ford.Eddie is survived by his wife, Melinda Ballew; children: Terry (Cindy) Ballew, Michelle (Tom) Miller and Chris...

Mildred "Gee-Gee" Kid, age 84, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph and several sisters & brothers. She is survived by her sister, Marie Mosley; a host of nieces; nephews; special friends; and kind neighbors. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 13, 2011 from 10-11am at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel...

McKibbin, Edward James, age 80, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Edward was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving during the Korean War. He retired from General Motors/Delphi with over 30 years of service and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Oakwood. He was a member of the Ohio River Roadrunners and an...

ALBIN, Robert "Bob" E., age 81, of Dayton, passed away Thursday July 7, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Albin; son, Bruce Albin; brother, Richard Glenn Albin. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Winsome Albin; daughter, Patti (Dick) AmRhein; mother, Carolyn Huls; daughter-in-law, Sheila Albin; two granddaughters, Amy...

WOLFE, Veda F., age 85, of Union, Ohio, passed away Saturday July 9, 2011. She was born August 27, 1925 in Mt. Olivet, KY. Veda is survived by her children, Quentin (Pat) Gifford and Larry (Carol) Wolfe; five grandchildren, Marvin (Jean) Gifford, Michele (Timothy) Harner, Marc (Stephanie) Gifford, Lisa Thomas, and Greg (Tracy) Wolfe; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Amy Barnes...

RUDD, Ova, 87, of Englewood passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 15, 1923 in Salyersville, Ky. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Rudd and his 7 brothers and sisters. He is...

Charles D. Shockley, age 70, of Vandalia, passed away on Thursday July 7, 2011. He was born on September 17, 1940 in Jefferson City, TN, to the late Arthur Shockley and Naomi Shockley (Carter). In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his brother, Burl Shockley. Charlie is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Shockley;...

Arvel H. Arthur, age 75, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2011. He was born on November 1, 1935 in Huntington, WV, to the late Hasten and Eunice Arthur. In addition to his parents, Arvel is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Eleanor Arthur; two brothers, Kenneth and Harold Arthur. Arvel is survived by his...

Donald Lee Robinson, 50, of West Carrollton, OH passed away Tuesday July 5, 2011. Survivors include mother, Michele (John) Werkowitz; father, Allen Robinson; spouse, Debbie (nee: Nales) Robinson; daughter, Amanda (Matt) Larrick; sons, Jason Nales and Justin Robinson; grandchildren, Paul and ?; brothers, John (Tammie) Robinson and Derek (Jessica) Werkowitz; sisters, Misty (Tom) McCutcheon and Dawn Marie (Rob) Kieffer; nephews,...