Russell, James M., age 67, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Grandview Hospital. He was born May 2, 1942 in Mascot, TN. James loved to fish and also attend family gatherings. He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise Russell; aunt, Naomi Monday; and his cousin, David Monday. He is survived by his wife of...

Linda Janette Fugate, age 55, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin & Violet Jackson; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Jesse & Julia Fugate; and brother-in-law, Robert P Schneider III. Linda is survived by her devoted husband of 12 years, Tom Fugate; brother, Joe Jackson; sister,...

Josephine Cassidy, age 81, of Kettering, passed away Friday, May 22, 2009. She was born September 19, 1927 in Johnson County, KY, to the late Joe and Lillie Wells. Josephine worked at Elder Beerman and NDM corp. for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Cassidy and grandson, Scott Michael MacKnight. Josephine is survived by her...

Schleyer, Helen K., age 89, of Huber Heights, passed away on, Friday, May 22, 2009 at home. She was born November 23, 1919 in her home in Phelps, KY, the daughter of John C. and Mary Jane Kirk. She graduated high school in Majestic, KY and went on to college in Northern Kentucky. During WWII Helen entered the WAVES and...

MEYER, MARGARET K. (Welch)Age 61, of Vandalia, passed away, Sunday, May 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents William & Lela Welch & sister Beverly Collins. Margie is survived by son Greg Welch, brother Kenneth (Khloe) Welch, nieces & nephews Karen Knife, Kevin Welch, Kerri Wilson, Kelli Kendall, Pat Collins, Chuck Collins, James Collins, Darryl Collins &...

SWEET, Mildred, age 84, of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Trinity Retirement Community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Pearl Thomas; daughter, Barbara Fenter; granddaughter, Susan Fenter; brother, Ed Thomas; and sister, Laura Bowling. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James Ryland Sweet; daughter, Betty (Clyde) Hill; son, James Jr....

Hilen, Norma M., age 91, of Dayton, passed away on May 21, 2009 at Singing Woods Nursing Home. She was born May 6, 1918 in Lexington, KY. She was formerly employed by General Motors and them went on to be the head bookkeeper for Davis Buick. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hilen and her sister, Gladys...

MOORE, James D., age 65, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009. He was born May 18, 1944 in Dayton, OH, the son of Harold T. and Phyllis (Warner) Moore. He is survived by his children, Jay Moore, Jeffrey (Katrina) Moore, Jodi (Jeffrey) Blommel, and Jackie Moore; three grandchildren, Mackenzie, Grace, and Brianna; siblings, Jeffrey Moore, Cheri (Jim) McKee,...

SCOTT, Mildred Age 79, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Heartland of Beavercreek. She was preceded in death by her grandson Robert Michael Smith, and 9 brothers & sisters. Mildred attended the Women's AFW in Vandalia & worked in various restaurants around the Dayton area. She is survived by daughter Patricia (Michael) Smith; sons David Bishop, Donald...

BRENDEL, Jr., Albert E., age 86, of Waynesville, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born December 8, 1922 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Albert E. Brendel, Sr. and his wife Bernice. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Alice, Edith, and Herbert. Survivors include...

ORME, Daisy, age 85, of Dayton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Kettering Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul. She is survived by her children, Denny (Joyce) Hammersley, Tony (Betty) Orme, Paula (Larry) Buehrer; grandchildren, Nicki, Paul, Brian, Carrie, Andrew, and Ashleigh; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a...

KAYSER, Patricia "Pat" I., 66, of Dayton passed away Sunday May 17, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Evelyn Kingand sister Sandy Burton. Pat is survived by her husband Roger Kayser; daughters Melissa (Aaron) Campbell and Amy Lowe; grandchildren Anthony Quaglieri, Jammie Lowe and Alyssa Lowe; nieces and nephews: Debbie Rodarte, Kimberly Waldschmict, Jeff, Timothy,...

TAYLOR, Helen, age 71, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 16, 2009. She is preceded in death by her father, Milo Price; mother, Edith Mildred Price; foster parents, Roy and Pearl Campbell; several siblings, and first husband, Joseph P. Leyes. Helen is survived by her husband, Chester Taylor; siblings, Robert, Linda, Richard, and Patricia; children, Debbie, Forrest,...

HUMPHREYS, Kelly, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, R.B. and Delores Humphreys. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy; children, Rachel and Sean Humphreys; siblings, Debbie Reynolds, Beth Stark, Sue Humphreys, Diane Humphreys-Wax, and Curtis Humphreys; in-laws, Bill and Shirley Boland, and their family, as...

HILLON, Linda L. age 53, of Xenia, passed away May 1, 2009. She was an employee of the Walmart in Xenia as a Deli Lead. She leaves behind her daughter, April Hillon; grandson, Male'k Hillon and granddaughter, Ariyana; mother, Barbara L. Smart; brothers, Gary Smart, Douglas Smart; sister, Mary Ann Wells; in-laws of the Hillon family, a host of nieces,...

Franklin D. Rollins, age 72, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 13, 2009. He was born November 13, 1936 in Spindale, NC, to the late Harry and Cora Rollins. Franklin was a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a loyal sports fan, and loved the Cincinnati Reds. Franklin was an avid gardener. He was a...

Jones, Opal, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Grandview Hospital. She was born November 14, 1935 in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Roy and Carrie (Wooten) Neace. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Jones, Sr. Survivors include her sons, Rufus Jones, Jr. and Randall...

LAURICELLA, Joseph A., age 89, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009. He was born November 11, 1919 in Dayton, OH, the son of Charles and Emilia (Esposito) Lauricella. He was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 9927 and veteran of the 8th Army Air Corps. He is survived by his wife, Judith Lauricella; children, Mary Lauricella, Theresa...