Crutchfield, Harold W., age 93, of Miami Township, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2009. Harold retired from Frigidaire/General Motors and regularly attended Miami Shores Baptist Church in Moraine. Harold is survived by his wife of 70 years: Ruby; daughter and son-in-law: June (Jim) Richardson; brother: Herman; sisters: Zona & Alma; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren;...

Elizabeth B. SpencerBeth SpencerAge 66, a 50-year resident of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer H. & Alice S. Brinkman. Beth is survived by her husband of the past 50 years, Clinton R. Spencer; four daughters, Colleen Kunz, Connie (Randy) Everhart,...

ISAACS, Mary S. age 61, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Sylvia Mason of Dayton; and sisters, Nina Powell, Patty Heitzman, and Barbara "Bobbi" Voge. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Raymond; sons, Raymond II (Tammy), Mark (Michelle), and Randy (Shelly); grandchildren, Derek, Jacob,...

WALLS, Rosemary, 78, of Dayton passed away suddenly Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Kettering Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents Orton and Lulu Hilterbran; infant daughter Shelia Walls; brother Tony Hilterbran; and nephews Sammy Joe Singer and Dennis Hilterbran. Rosemary is survived by her husband of 63 years, Archie Walls; daughter Alice (Tracy) Smith; grandsons James (Teresa)...

Haney, Joyce W., age 75, of West Carrollton, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband: Isaac "Vic" Haney in 2006; her parents: Roy & Lucy (Dodson) Wilder; and 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Roger & wife Pam, Darrell & wife Elizabeth...

PICKERING, Beatrice "Jean", 80, of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday December 26, 2009 at Greenewood Manor, in Xenia. She is preceded in death by her husband William F. Pickering. Jean is survived by her daughter Debbie Pettit; grandchildren Nikki Pettit and Dusty Morris;and other family and friends. A funeral service will be held 11:00AM Thursday December 31, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral...

Robert J. CruiseAge 58, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Michelle Lynn Cruise. Cruise is survived by his parents, George & Lilian Cruise; one daughter, Nicki & her husband, Tim Houshel; one son, Brett Tomashot; three grandchildren, Trent, Sarah & Amanda; two step-grandchildren, Lauren & Hailey; three brothers; two sisters;...

Joe L. Drummond of Greenville, S.C. was called home to be with the Lord on 24 Dec 09. Joe served in the Vietnam war, and retired from the Air Force in 1979, after 23 years of dedicated service. He was awarded numerous medals and honors, among them, the Republic of Vietnam campaign medal and the Bronze star. Proceeding him in...

LITTERAL, George M. age 49, of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009. He is survived by his sisters, Sharon Hurst, Becky Estepp, and April Breno; brothers, Herbert Franklin Litteral, and Ernest Morgan Hudson; fiancée, Constance Davidson; brother-in-law, Bruce Hurst; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be 11 am Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Newcomer...

DAVIS, Lanae Cay (Lewis) age 53, of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009. Lanae was preceded in death by her parents, James and Barbara Lewis. Lanae is survived by her husband, James; son, Eric Jones (fiancee, Crystal); and beloved granddaughters, Adrianna and Madison. Also surviving are sisters, LeAnne (Bob) Beasley and Lori (Rex) Gentry; nephew, Bob (Rachael) Beasley; great-nephew,...

Bettye B. Haines Greene, age 85, of Dayton departed life and went to her Savior, Friday, December 25, 2009. She was born December 19, 1924 in Mt. Sterling, KY. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Hazel Hudgins. She was also preceded in death by her husbands; John A. Haines, Robert E. Greene; and brother Clarence Hudgins. Bettye...

Marjorie Elaine Barkalow, was born on August 15, 1923 to Elizabeth Walsh Phillips and Alvin Phillips. She was the forth and youngest child: An older sister died as a child; Edmund, who proceeded Marjorie in death; and Robert. Marjorie grew up in Denver, Colorado. She lived many years at 757 South Emerson Avenue. Her mother, Elizabeth, sold flowers while her...

Joseph Kucharsky Jr., age 95 of Trotwood, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009. He was born October 15, 1914 in Dayton to the late Joseph Sr. and Helen Kucharsky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Grace Kucharsky. He is survived by his 7 children, Beverly Milstead, Ronald Kucharsky, Yvonne Smith, James Kucharsky, Richard Kucharsky, Tom Kucharsky, Bill...

Gertrude L. Hay, age 87 of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009. She was born January 10, 1922 in Dayton, to the late Elmer and Bertha Harlow. Gertrude was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Luther Hay and daughter, Patricia Frazier. She is survived by her children, Mary Hill, John Hay, Barbara Hay, Jim (Diane) Hay, David...

Shope, R. Louise, Age 78, of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Ralph W. Shope, Sr.; grandson Richard P. White, IV; granddaughter Erica Waymire; 1 brother; & 4 sisters. She was a member of New Life Nazarene Church of Huber Heights. Louise was a loving...

Keith A. Martin, age 54 of Kettering passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009, from a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Carl Sr. and Irene Martin. Keith is survived by his daughter, Shawnda Martin of Columbus, OH; former wives, Joni Dyke and Patty Demaree; sister Linda O'Neal; brothers Joseph Dale Klinger, Charles Martin, Timothy...

YOUNG, Fay O., 81, of Georgia, formerly of Bellbrook, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Providence Assisted Living in GA. He is preceded in death by his parents Fay and Mary Young; first wife Carrie Young; second wife Phyllis Young; and sister Mary Winston. Fay is survived by his children Brenda McKee; Suzan Starkey, and Gail Sherrod; 7 grandchildren;...

DOWELL, Ronald H., 69, of Xenia passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry Dowell and Bertha Smith; wife Belinda Dowell; great-granddaughter Matilynn Hartley; great-grandson Drandon Mitchell; brother-in-laws Bob Hall and Charles Collier. Ronald is survived by his children Rhonda (Harold) Snyder, Debbie (Raymond) Cordell, Ron (Robin) Dowell, David...

RIKE, Arland W. "Ric", age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Orpha Rike. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ann Rike; son, William B. and Martha Rike and daughter, Debra A. and Barry Oliver; 4 grandsons, and 4 great granddaughters. He served during WWII in the...

Johnny Ruth CrutcherAge 76, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Grandview Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Edith Flannary. Johnny is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Leroy Crutcher; two daughters, Gina (Gary) Madden and Jeryl (Wayne) Laux; one son, Donald (Anna) Crutcher; three grandchildren, Carrie (& her fiancé,...