Ella Joan Long, age 78, of West Carrollton, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan; her parents, Bill and Lucinda Fraley; sisters, Mildred Davis, Billie Jean Eder; brother, Richard Fraley; in laws, Hugh and Edith Long. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James H. Long; son, Jimmy and...

CALDWELL, Winfred E. age 73 of Dayton, was born on August 8, 1937 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to the late Lucile Jennings and Charlie Caldwell. He departed this life on Friday, October 29, 2010.He moved to Dayton in 2003, where he was a member of Greater Damascus Baptist Church. Winfred served our country in the US Army.He was preceded in...

Nelson F. Wright, Jr., age 71 of Dayton, passed away November 4, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 16, 1939 in Dayton to the late Nelson Wright and Edith Baver. Nelson is survived by his wife of 37 years, Della; 5 children: Debbie Meddock, Peggy Smith, Scott Wright (Celeste), Todd Wright (Marta) and Sean Wright; 12...

Joe HarrisAge 56, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2010. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Clarence J. Harris; and by one brother, Ray Harris. Joe is survived by his wife of the past 38 years, Sandy K. (Hamby) Harris; his mother, Barbara Brush; two children, Benjamin and Sarah Harris; four sisters, Joanne McClure, Donna (Jack)...

DULLE, Donald "Don", 36, of Beavercreek passed away Thursday, November 4, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jamie (Elshire) Dulle; children Boston and Braylen Dulle; parents Norman and Agnes Dulle; brothers Gary (Marissa) Dulle and David (Erika) Dulle; nieces, a nephew and other family and friends. He was a graduate of Wright State...

Phyllis J. Humbert, age 79, of Springboro, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carol McGraw; brother, Richard McGraw; son, Nicholas Humbert. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Debra McGraw and Donita (Grant) Makinson; grandchildren, Angela Woods, Aimee Jaeger and David Glosser; and great-grandson, Ryder Jaeger. The family would like to...

Gary Munsey, age 56, of Moraine City, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Kathy Munsey; son, Matthew Munsey; siblings, Tim, Pat and Linda; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 4-6pm at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd,...

SWETERMAN, Helen, 90, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband Julian Sweterman. Helen is survived by her daughter Susan (Russell) Jenkins; grandchildren Jennifer (Douglass) Sparks and Amy Jenkins; great grandson Aiden Sparks; sister Margaret Gerdes; nieces, nephew and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Monday, November 8,...

OWENS, Dolores Ann, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. She is preceded in death by her brother, Father Richard K. Knuge, SM. Dolores is survived by her sons, David (Claudia) Wheeler, Derrick (Tammy) Wheeler and Michael Wheeler; daughter, Angelia Owens; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday,...

Cecil G. "Smitty" Smith, Sr., age 84 of Dayton, passed away November 2, 2010. He was born July 30, 1926 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Clarence and Lucille Smith. Smitty is survived by his children: Michael G. Smith, Regina Cecil, Cecil G. "Gordy" Smith, Jr. (Jeanie) and Tommy G. Smith (Janell); 6 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Smitty was...

Snoda B. Profitt (Haubenestel)Age 80, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Snoda was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Haubenestel; her parents, Russell & Rosa Roland; and by three brothers, Glen, Bud & Bobbie. Snoda is survived by her husband, Forrest Profitt; six children, W. Ted &...

Philip H.Braum, age 62, of Washington D.C., passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010. He was born February 8, 1948 in Dayton, to the late Lloyd and Alice Braum. Phil is survived by his brother David (Connie) Braum; niece, Kathy Bolton; nephews, Scott (Lisa) Braum, Steven (Linda) Hirsch, and Thomas (Diane) Hirsch; great-nieces, Hannah, Abby, and Jessica; great-nephews, Christopher, Matthew, and...

Janice "Polly" Devol (Starr)Age 82, of New Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Polly was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Devol; her parents, Emma & Raymond Starr; and by two sisters, Elaine Starr & Phyllis Piatt. Polly is survived by one son, Ron (Cindy) Sparks; one granddaughter, Jennifer (Michael) Deller; two great grandchildren, MacKenzie & Reilly;...

Fritz, Arnold Clay, born 1/13/1929, Waco, KY, passed away 10/31/2010 at Hospice of Dayton. Preceded in death by his parents, Huston & Clara (Cain) Fritz; wife, Emma (Benge) Fritz; brother, James Fritz; sister, Anna Benge; and nephew, David Johnson. Survived by sister, Etta Johnson; brother-in-law, Boyd (Betty) Benge; nephews, Robert (Dora) Benge, Steven Benge, Tony (Amy) Benge, Clyde (Wanda) Fritz,...

Paula S. Ely, age 59, of West Carrollton, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Stella Rogers. Paula is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Ronald Ely; children, Wayne Miracle, Andy Miracle, Corwin Ary, Katie Ely, Joy Ely, and Rosemary Ely; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Charles Rogers and...

DeWitte, Sue Ann, age 60, of Xenia, OH, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with the lord on October 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry DeWitte of Xenia, OH. She is survived by her mother, Evelyn Bays of Reno, NV; her son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Nicole Beckett of Clayton, OH; her...

SMITH, Sherman D. age 77 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2010 at The Oaks of West Kettering. He was preceded in death by his wives Velma Smith and Beverly Smith, and his brothers Bill, Arthur and Eugene Smith. He is survived by his sons Gary L. of San Marcos, TX, David L. of Kettering, Rodney D. of Sidney,...

GREEN, Eleanor K. "Nell", born March 12, 1911 in Acton Middlesex, England, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010 at age 99. Nell relocated to Dayton, OH in May of 1995 and lived here for many happy years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Jessie Hammond; husband, Robert Green, and seven siblings. She is survived by her...

PRESTON, Deborah "NaNa", age 52, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her step-father, Harold E. Tobin. She is survived by her daughters, Patty Thomas and husband, Dave, Penny Preston, and Kathrina Preston; brothers, Carl and Paul Tobin; mother, Martina Tobin; granddaughter, Destiny; grandsons, Zach, Josiah, Jesse, Benjamin,...