Walter Lee JonesAge 77, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010. Walter was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Hester Lowe; his grandmother, Nancy Lowe; and by two brothers, Douglas & Lynn. Walter is survived by his wife of the past 55 years, Anna Pearl Jones; two daughters, Eulondia & her husband, Gary Blakeman and Eurondia & her...

GIANAKURA, Samuel C., age 79, of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, passed away January 1, 2010 at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. He was born June 7, 1930 in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan to Christe and Katherine Gianakura. Sam grew up in the Sault and worked for the United States Steel for 35 years and also served in the United...

KOELLER, Sharon R. age 64 of Beavercreek, bid us goodbye to be with the Lord on Friday, January 1, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert D. Koeller Jr., her mother Bonnie Ledford; father and mother-in-law Robert and Mable Koeller. She is survived by her son Richard A. Weaver of Beavercreek; granddaughters Lacie...

SAKER, Elizabeth age 90 of Dayton, died Saturday, January 2, 2010. She was born January 4, 1919 in Annville, Kentucky, the daughter of Dona and James Matt Morgan. She is survived by her loving daughter Gloria and husband Mic Murphy of Beavercreek and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Elias Saker, both parents, brothers:...

Barbara Jane DoyleAge 76, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2010. Barbara is survived by her husband of the past 34 years, Joseph J. Doyle; four children, Robert Henry & his wife, Patricia Blanchard, Suzanne Elizabeth & her husband, Paul Parodi, Frederick William & his wife, Susan Blanchard & Van Netta Marie Smart; and by eleven...

BREITENSTEIN, Johnny C., age 44, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010. He is survived by his parents, John J. and Nancy L. Breitenstein; sisters, Kyle (Charles) Rieker, Jill (Ronnie) Smith, Ann Breitenstein, Lori (Christopher) Robinson; brothers, William (Heidi) Breitenstein and Mark Breitenstein, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Johnny was a special needs adult who since...

SPROUSE, (Barkley) Tamara S. "Tami" age 55 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father Miles O. Barkley. She is survived by her mother Lena Barkley of Dayton, her brother Mark and wife Linda Barkley of Spokane, WA; nieces Elise Barkley and Shanna Salyers ; great nephew Nicholas Salyers...

Webb, Dr. Laurance R. Sr., age 87, of Washington Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 4, 2010 at Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel) 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering with Pastor Denise Ingram officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday morning from 10:00 A.M....

FLAHERTY, Jerry PaulAge 71, of Riverside, passed away, Thursday, December 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents John & Violet Flaherty. He was retired from Peabody Coal Company & was currently employed by Securitas Security Services. He is survived by his brother & sister-in-law Jack & Cleo Flaherty; niece Tammy Flaherty; nephews Shane Flaherty & Scott Flaherty...

Donna J. Stidham, age 64 of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009. She was born June 5, 1945 in Jacksonville, FL. to the late Walter and Glenna Poorman. Donna was preceded in death by her brother, William Poorman. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Carl Stidham; children, Debbie (Jim) Jordan, Billy Stidham, Lori (Mark) Warner,...

Welch, Shirley, 82, of Beavercreek, passed away after Christmas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Rose (Zedeker) Plappert, her beloved husband John Welch, her siblings Henry, Thomas, Elma, and Geraldine. She is survived by her son Stephen and wife Nancy of Napa, CA, her daughter Jeri and husband H. Gregg Mohney of Beavercreek, granddaughters Jill Mohney...

Vernie FyffeAge 83, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at her home. Vernie was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Rickert; and by several brothers & one sister. Vernie is survived by her husband of the past 63 years, James R. Fyffe; two daughters, Jean & her husband, Jerry Lankford and Connie Rathburn; six grandchildren; 15...

MATHEWS, Denise M. Age 48, of Englewood, passed away December 27, 2009. She is survived by her daughters Shannon & Sarah Mathews; mother & stepfather Dorothy & Jerry North; maternal grandmother Nancy Newell; sister Patty Tuell; brother Wayne Tuell; partner Thomas Link; numerous other relatives. A gathering will be held at a later date. Services entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home,...

HALL, James "Jim" age 86 of Centerville, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at St. Leonard Retirement Center. He is survived by Rosaleen, his loving wife of 64 years, his children James Hall, Rosaleen (Larry) Sullivan, Maureen (Cameron) Shontz, John (Jill) Hall, Christine (James) Hall-Baumann and Kevin (Barbara) Hall; and 13 grandchildren. Jim retired from General Electric after 40 years...

POWELL, Alena, age 67, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Modena Lakes; grandson, Joshua Creech; brothers, Billy Ray and Charles E. Lakes, and sister, Ella Mae Lakes. She is survived by her husband of 50+ years, Henry Powell; children, Sandra Livesay, Randell Powell, and Connie Creech; brothers, James, Delbert, and...

RUDD, N. Elizabeth "Sue", age 82, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at home with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 19, 1927 in Kingsport, TN. Elizabeth was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of...

POSTWAY, Freddie B., Sr. Born June 11th, 1937 in Pantherburn, MS to Andrew Postway, Sr., & Alice Marie Postway, went home to be with the Lord, on December 24, 2009. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Louise; brother Andrew Postway,, granddaughter Lakita Stephens; & half-brother Henry Postway. Freddie accepted Christ...

Rickey D. FinneyAge 55, of Dayton, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009, at Grandview Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Harris; and by two brothers, Ron & Randy Finney. Rickey is survived by his loving wife of the past 34 years, Frances V. Finney; his father, Ernie Finney; two brothers, Donald Harris & Doug Finney; one...

DUGDALE, Richard D., 75, of Beavercreek passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents Leo and Mildred Dugdale; son Richard Michael "Ricky" Dugdale; brother Leo Dugdale, Jr.; and sister Betty Wooley. Richard is survived by his wife Carol Ann Dugdale; children Linda Lyons, Robert Dugdale, Vicky (Richard) Perrin, and Susan (Joe) Wilson; nine grandchildren;...