Carol M. Gray, age 85, of Dayton went to be with The Lord on Friday May 13, 2011. She was born on May 16, 1925 in Detroit, MI, to the late Francis and Ruby Finch. Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James H. Gray Sr.; daughter, Linda Shaw; and granddaughter Kristie Lynn.Carol is survived by...

JC Bartley of Huber Heights, OH, left to dwell in the house of the Lord on May 14, 2011 following a lengthy illness. Born on December 24, 1929 in Pike County, KY, he was the son of the late John Calvin and Emma Rowe Bartley. He retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years of service and, later,...

Wise, Virginia Lee (Thomas) age 85, of Springboro, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 13, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late George & Mary (Lynch) Thomas. She retired from Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Virginia is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Jackie (Joe) Buckwalter of Leesburg, FL, Terri (Brett) Dunnington...

Richard Noble, age 54, of Dayton, went to be with The Lord on Monday May 9, 2011. He was born on October 16, 1956 in Richmond, IN, to the late Clyde and Betty Noble. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenny, Clyde, Jr., and Garrie Noble; father-in-law, Billy Bohannon; Richard is survived by...

Dewayne L. Mowen, Sr., age 81 of Englewood, passed away May 13, 2011. He was born May 31, 1929 in Flint, MI to the late Lloyd and Bernice Mowen. In addition to his parents, Dewayne was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene; son, Michael Mowen; and grandson, Ryan Mowen. Dewayne is survived by children: Mary Jane (Wayne) Freeman, Thomas...

Nitsch, Annie Elizabeth, age 80, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011. Annie is survived by her sons: Richard Michael Nitsch Jr. and wife Susie & Keith P. Nitsch and wife Denise; daughters: Sandra L. Schneider & Ann E. Arnold; brother: L. Earl Kelley; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, family members and friends. She was preceded in death by...

BARR, Wayne E., age 66, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Wayne retired from Duriron after working as a millwright for 26 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robie and Rosie (Cole) Barr; one brother, Ronnie Barr. Wayne is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Mary Barr; three grandchildren; several step-children; sister, Belinda...

Everett A. Pierce, age 66 of Dayton, passed away on Monday May, 9, 2011, at his home after an extended illness. He was born on December 29, 1944 in Cumberland Gap, TN. Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Everett W. and Zelma (Wilson) Pierce; his companion of 17 years, Lily Hunt; and by his loving canine companion, Alpha.Everett...

LANDIS (McGarvey), Carolyn M., age 72, born August 11, 1938 in Donnelly, MN, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack & Daisy Roberts; son, Steven Landis, and step-son, John P. McGarvey. Carolyn is survived by her long life partner and soul mate, Jack McGarvey; son, David (Amy) Landis; daughters, JoAnn Landis,...

James H. Gray Sr., 89 of Dayton, went to be with The Lord on May 8, 2011 at the V.A. Center, surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 5, 1922 in Detroit, MI. The son of the late Frank and Rosella Gray. He was the oldest of three siblings, Paul and Ray. On June 8, 1944 he was...

FECHER, Fred "Fritz" age 73 passed away May 9, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Jo (Lockhart); children, Brian (Dianna) Fecher, Connie Jo (Tony) Clark, Todd (Missy) Fecher, Scott (Amy) Fecher, and Jill Glispie; 18 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 6 brothers, and 5 sisters. He was a member of VFW, Milton Club, Eagles, and AmVets. A...

Karen A. Thomas was born April 23, 1960 and left this world May 7, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband of 7 years, Sherron; daughters: Jasmine and Janita Thomas; and special friends: The Bennett, Black, Johnson and Clark families. Karen grew very close to her nurse, Roxie. Karen's family would like to thank everyone who helped with Karen...

NEFF, George "Herb", Jr. age 60, passed away May 9, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Neff. He is survived by wife and soul mate, Tina Neff; children, Jennifer Murphy, Jason (Alyson) Neff, Ashleigh Neff, and Petao Neff; siblings, Marilyn (Alan) McLaughlin, Thomas (Mary) Neff, David (Janet) Neff, and James (Maria) Neff; grandsons, Gage,...

Linda Shaw, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday May 8, 2011. She was born to the late James Gray and Carol Gray. Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Kristie Lynn; and her in-laws, Emerson and Virginia Shaw.In addition to her mother, Linda is survived by her husband of 42 years, John Shaw; three children, Heather Marie (Blaine) Markland,...

COYLE, Gladys age 80 of Beavercreek, OH born May 31, 1930 in Adams County, passed away May, 8 2011 at Brighton Gardens. She is preceded in death by, parents, Dewey and Martha Vogler; siblings, Donald Vogler, Victor Vogler, Agnes Moore, and Helen Nealon. Gladys is survived by her husband of 40 years, Peter; children, Charles (Sandy) Knox of Xenia, Jhonda...

Helen O. Dale, 83, of Dayton, OH passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Myrl McGowan, sister, Hazel Compton, grandchild, Juanita Dale, and great grandchild, Alex Caldwell. Survivors include her husband, Lee E. Dale, children, Roger L. Dale, Delores A. (Lloyd) Miller, Donald B. (Loma) Dale Sr., Ronald E. (Judith) Dale,...

ROBERTS, Keith E., Jr., 20, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly, with his fiancé, Saturday, May 7, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father Keith E. Roberts. Keith is survived by his parents Carmen and Chad Williams; daughter Jacey Nicole Roberts; sisters Genesis (Clayton Horstman) Hawker and Katherine Williams; maternal grandfather Delmer Collinsworth; paternal grandparents Ed and Kathy Roberts;...

Milton L. Lee, age 78, passed away Sunday, May 08, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lottie Lee; brother, Bobby Lee and sister, Frances Lee. He is survived by his sister, Reba (Andy) Banks; nephews, Andy R. (Penny) Banks, Jr. and Andy Zeigler; niece, Helen Jewel (James) Gilbert; close family member, Mary Jo Banks, and...