Manning, Joe E., age 76, of Germantown, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Joe retired from Miami Paper with over 47 years of service and was a long time member of the Franklin Eagles. He loved to fish, hunt and ride his tractor. Joe is survived by his wife of 56 years: Bobbie; son: Donnie; grandchildren: Kendra (Brian) Stokes,...

David P. MumpowerAge 78 of Riverside, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. David is survived by his loving wife of the past 27 years, Marie; one son & daughter-in-law, Tim & Teresa Elam; step-daughter, Denise Johnson; he was a devoted grandfather to his loving grandchildren, Craig & Kendra Elam and Jacob Johnson. David is...

Clarence E. Patterson, age 47 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2011. He was born on December 19, 1963 to the late Clarence and Thelma Patterson. Clarence will be deeply missed by his loving family, wife of 21 years Tina Patterson; two sons, Justin (Ashley) and Joshua Patterson; two grandchildren, Sophie and Hayden Patterson; three sisters; two brothers;...

BOYER, Dale R., age 80 passed away March 9, 2011. He is preceded in death by parents, Ward and Celeste Boyer; brother, Kenneth; and sister, Wardella Mount. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy L. Boyer; children, David (Christine) Boyer, Michelle Boyer Vorpahl, Brian (Pam) Boyer; brother, Don Boyer; seven grandchildren, Damion Boyer, Dawn Boyer, David Boyer,...

WHEELER, Herbert J., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Melinda Collins. Herbert is survived by his wife, Jessie Wheeler; children, Tom Wheeler and Linda Brewer; son-in-law, Bill Brewer; grandchildren, Matthew Brewer, James Wheeler, Molly Wheeler; great grandchildren, Madison Collins, Sam Collins, and Liam Wheeler, and sisters, Millie Horenfort and...

Anthony G. Duibley, age 63, passed away February 28, 2011. He was born December 18, 1947 in Weatherford, OK, son of Nelson and Elizabeth Duibley. Anthony is survived by his daughter, Lisa Riemer; many other family members and friends. Anthony was a Machinist and spent time living in Florida near his daughter. There were no services. Please remember him the...

Ronnie Clay "Big Dog" Hatton, Sr.Age 58, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Jr. & Juanita (Marcum) Hatton; one son, Gary Wayne Hatton; and by two brothers, Gary & Bobby Hatton. Ronnie is survived by seven children, Melesha (Frank) Baker, Elissa Gaston, Jaime Hatton, Willie (Heather) Hatton,...

Crowe, Russell L, age 74 of Huber Heights, passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2011. He was born March 22, 1936 in Georgetown, KY. Russell was preceded in death by his mother, Norene Crowe; son, Charlie Crowe and daughter, Melinda Penix. Russell is survived by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis Crowe; two daughters, Vickie Holdeman and Tammy (Barry) Dorman;...

Carrie P. "Babe" WacklerAge 51, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. Carrie was a Native Alaskan having been born in Fairbanks, Alaska to Ronald & Dolly (Gallahorn) Powers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald "Buck" Powers. Carrie is survived by two sons, Ted...

NAGAOKA, Haruo "Harry", age 81, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 7, 2011. He was born March 31, 1929 in Seattle, Washington. Harry was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a former vice president of the Dayton Chapter of Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), member of Faith Presbyterian Church, and the Huber Heights Senior Center. Harry was...

KIBLER, Marion E."Dutch," age 88, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011, as result of an accident. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guy & Erma; 3 brothers, Everett, Gerald, and Wendall, and granddaughter, Addie. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean; daughters, Debbie Speer (John) Ware of Redington Beach, FL, and Luanne (Frank) Atkins...

BOND, Gary L., age 61, of Dayton, passed away Friday, March 4, 2011. He was born October 16, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio. Gary is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Michael Atkins; grandchildren, Tara, Cassidy, and Michael J.; sisters, Carol Butts, Virginia Proffitt, Sylvia Briley, Mary Alice Bond, and Wanda Bond; brothers, Ted Bond, Kenny Bond, Roger Bond,...

Marylou Grooms, age 59 of Dayton, passed away February 27, 2011. She was born August 20, 1951 in Dayton to the late Harvey and Marcella Grooms. In addition to her parents, Marylou was preceded in death by her brothers: Dino Grooms and Danni Farr.Marylou is survived by her brothers: Butch Grooms, Jack Farr and William Hatch; sisters: Joyce Washabaugh, Jacqueline...

TONONI, Vivian V. age 89 passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Samara (Summit Park Hills) Fairborn, Oh. She is preceded by her husband of 55 years, Angelo "Tony" D. Tononi, half sister, Marceline Johnson; and brother-in-law, Bruno Butto. She is survived by 2 daughters, Candy (Don) Prystaloski of Beavercreek and Toni Bebe (Bob) Chambers of Powder Springs, GA; 3...

Roland A. Sheward Jr., age 53, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer. Roland was born June 16, 1957 in Dayton to Roland Sheward Sr. and Patricia Sheward. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland A. Sheward Sr. and step-father Eugene McKinney. Roland is survived by his mother, Patricia McKinney; wife Donna; daughter, Heather Marie...

Gus L. DunkinAge 68, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack on Monday, March 7, 2011. Gus was preceded in death by his parents, John & Elizabeth (Smittle) Dunkin; and by one granddaughter, Isabella Wagner. Gus is survived by his wife of the past 34 years, Theresa J. (Fauver) Dunkin; two children, Melissa (Donald) Wagner and David...

Velva F. Nelson, our beloved mother, joined her husband and daughter in Heaven Saturday, March 5, surrounded by her family. The youngest of 4 children, Velva Fern was born July 27, 1917 to Elmer and Ellen Nevins at Porter, MN. She wanted to reach age 100 but Alzheimer's disease intervened. Her siblings Floyd, Ethel, and Doris predeceased her. An infant...

Russell Stewart, Jr.Age 66, of Laura, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011, at home after a lengthy illness. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Russell & Angie (Burchett) Stewart. Russell is survived by his wife of the past 32 years, Debra Stewart; two children, Jason (Melissa) Stewart and Brittany (Patrick) Clemens; three grandchildren, Brandon, Maya & Jacob; and...