BOWLES, Mae, age 82, was born March 18, 1927 in Sand Gap, KY. She departed this life to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 7:45 PM. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Vernon Bowles, her sons Dallas Wayne Bowles and Gary Bowles and two grandchildren Timothy Michael Bowles and Ashley...

Baker, Nickoles Lee age 6, our beautiful son, brother, and friend died January 30, 2010 in Dayton, OH. Nickoles was born October 22, 2003 and is survived by his loving parents David Baker and Michelle George. Nickoles leaves behind his brothers and sisters, Nathan, Nicole, Nathaniel, baby Michelle and Angel Rose. Nickoles was outgoing, friendly and always ready with a...

Juanita Olive ShottsOllie ShottsAge 85, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Ollie was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Quentin H. Shotts; one daughter, Jessica Fay Kerns; and by one grandson, Tony. Ollie is survived by three children, Janice E. Napier, Michael L. & his wife, Vicky Shotts and James Q. & his wife, Patsy...

Darryl C. Williams, age 52, of Kettering passed away January 25, 2010. He was born May 16, 1957 in Akron Ohio to the late Stephen and Dorothy Williams. Darryl is survived by his children, Yaminah (Marques Jones) Martin, Carreese (Terry Snead Jr.) Martin and Darryl (Amber) Martin; grandchildren, D'Marques, Nasir, Jordin, Darryl Jr., D'Aryl, Camrynn and Jeaux; siblings, Stephen Williams,...

ROBERTS, Mary R., R.N., 77, of Kettering, entered into the presence of God on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Bessie Christian; brothers, Dr. Elbert, Denver, and Otis. Mary is survived by her husband of 55 years, Shearl; daughter, Ann Marie Suchecki; son-in-law, Mark, and grandchildren Adam and...

Anna Margareta YannekisAge 80, of Union, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Family tribute: Mom was born in the village of Nittenau in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 19, 1929. Mom experienced the savages of the war and the loss of her father as a child. In 1946 she met and married her husband of 63 years, Gregory Nicholas Yannekis. Mom joined...

Larry D. Yates, Sr.Age 64, of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Orville & Vernice Yates; and by two sisters, Geraldine & Joyce Maxine. Larry is survived by his wife of the past 43 years, Susie (Scott) Yates; his step-mother, Minnie Yates; three children, Larry Dale Yates, Jr., Laura & her...

Hallie Quarles, age 72 of Huber Heights, joined her family in Heaven Monday, February 1, 2010. She was born in Hyden, KY. on August 20, 1937 to the late Arthur and Mossie Hoskins. She was preceded by her husband, of 48 years, Gertis Quarles. Hallie is survived by her sons, Dave Quarles and Gary (Teressa) Quarles; grandchildren, Amber Quarles, Lela...

Jones, Melissa R.(Stover)Age 21, went home to be with the Lord on the January 28, 2010. Melissa was born April 6, 1988 in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and grew up in Dayton Ohio. Melissa attended East Dayton Christian School and Graduated from T.C.H.S. She enjoyed her time spent watching movies and snuggling by the fireplace with her husband, with whom...

SCHMIDLAPP, Duskey, age 85, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 49 years, Fred Schmidlapp; son, Allen Schmidlapp of Albuquerque, NM, as well as several siblings. She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Robert) Glass and Gary Schmidlapp of Edgewood, NM; brother, Troy Fields; grandchildren, Crystal (Clay West) Schmidlapp, Steven (Elizabeth)...

Robert Weaver, Jr.Age 64, of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Sandra Kay Weaver (in December, 2009); two brothers, Herbert Weaver & Charles Weaver; one sister, Georgiana Yount; and by his parents, Betty & Robert Weaver. Bob is survived by four children, Michael Weaver, Sarah Weaver, Mark...

Eileen L. TomlinAge 68, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 6, 1941, the daughter of Taylor & Thelma Blair. She was married to Thomas Tomlin who survives. Also surviving are her children, Tammy (Charles) Merrill of New Carlisle, Randy (Kim) Tomlin of Florida and Rhonda...

DEBORDE, William J. "Dick", 80, of Xenia passed away Monday, February 1, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Olivia DeBorde and one sister. William is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy DeBorde; children Ronnie (Debbie) DeBorde, Debbie (Steve) Baker, William (Dixie) DeBorde, Gary (Lori) DeBorde, Tim (Becky) DeBorde; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren;...

Wilbur Mark JohnsAge 93, of Englewood, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010. Wilbur was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine (Tillison) Johns. Wilbur is survived by three sons, William Mark Johns, Kenneth Edward & his wife, Sandy Johns and Gary Allen & his wife, Allie Johns; three grandchildren, Jason, Jacob & Mark; two great grandchildren, Spencer & Sydney; and...

ZIMMERMANN, Leonard A. III, Capt. USNAge 45, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27th at Hospice of Dayton. Len was born on January 29, 1964. He is a graduate of Centerville High School (1982), the U.S. Naval Academy (1986), and the U.S. Naval War College. After leaving active duty, he continued to serve his country as a Naval...

James E Lenc, Age 55 of Dayton passed away suddenly on December 18, 2009. Jim was born December 10, 1954 in Garfield Heights, the son of Emil S. and Libby(nee Svejda)Lenc. He was a member of the Firebird Club and participated in Wheelchair Games. He was employed by the Department of Defense at Wright Patterson AFB. James is survived by...

COLLINS, Troy MitchellAge 72, of New Carlisle, passed away, Friday, January 29, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Troy & Ida Collins; sisters Geneva Radford & Arizona Patrick; brother Balis Collins. He was a self-employed construction worker & was a member of the Church of God – Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his wife of 52...

COCKAYNE, Robert C., age 84, of Dayton, passed away, Saturday, January 30, 2010. He was born January 10, 1926 in Butler, Kentucky. Robert served with the United States Army during World War II and retired from the Dayton Fire Department after 34 years on the job. He is survived by his children, Michael (Carol) Cockayne, Barbara (Gary) Elliott, Peggy (Larry)...

GANT, Evelyn L., age 74, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe and Al Sliver. Evelyn is survived by her husband of 54 years, Eugene "Red" Gant; children, Douglas Gant, Cindy (Mike) Sopko, Michael (Melissa) Gant, Tony (Janie) Gant; 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul (Mary) Sliver and their children,...