Byron A. Bice, age 45, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ward and Betty Bice and brother Ward Bice II. Byron is survived by his children, Leslie Rutherford, Austin Bice, Eric Bice; grandchildren, Dezerai and Colton Bice; fiancé, Greta and her daughter Lily Henz; sisters, Paula (Wayne) Shepherd, Nina (Tony)...

Hall, Elmer (Duke), age 76, of Riverside, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at his home. He was born September 15, 1932 in Grethel, KY, the son of the late John and Laura Mae Hall. He was a member of the Laborers Local 1410 and retired from Joe Beck's Construction. Elmer was co-owner of Hall's Eastwood Market in Riverside....

Frieda M. Christy, age 95, of Dayton, passed away Monday, April 27, 2009. She was born October 7, 1913 in Brooksville Kentucky, to the late Jeffrey and Julia Perkins. Frieda was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Donald E. Christy; son, Orbin E. Christy; granddaughter, Karen Christy; brother, Daine Perkins; sister, Dorothy Haase. She is survived by...

BOYER, Jeffrey H., 52, of Laura, Ohio passed away Wednesday April 29, 2009. He is survived by his wife Judy Boyer; children Ben, Nate, Joe, Elizabeth, Esther, James, Naomi, and Joshua; parents Roger and Lorraine Boyer; and sister Linda (Jim) Fliehman. Jeff was a teacher at Trotwood Madison High School/ MVCTC and a Lt. Commander with Royal Rangers at LWC....

Newman, Doug, age 66, of Centerville, was given his heavenly wings on April 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents: Eugene & Inez; brother: Bill; sister: Dianne. He is survived by his loving wife: Phyllis; daughters: Shannon Phillips, Heather (Andy) Weisman; grandchildren: Jesse (Tina), Chris (Heather), Anna, Megan, Tim, and Tommy; great granddaughter: Lexi; sisters: Pat Fenner...

Evonne Heck Corthell, age 76, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Emmert R. Heck; mother, Bernice Eagleson; step-father, Joe Eagleson; brothers, Dale Heck and Larry Heck. Evonne is survived by her children, Charles E. (Donna) Leonard, Robert M. Leonard, Susan Maddin, Sheila (Fred) Fiebiger; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; Siblings, Beverly...

Bolden, Kenneth C., age 36, of Miamisburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2008 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. Kenny is survived by his son: Christopher Bolden; daughter: Christal Bolden; mother: Debbie Spencer; father: Wayne Bolden; brother: Bobby Bolden; half sister: Nicole Bolden; paternal grandparents: Roy & Edith Bolden; nephew: Gage Bolden; niece: Cerenity Bolden; and numerous other...

HARSHBARGER, Richard E."Dick", 69 ,of Huber Heights passed away Tuesday April 28, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father Robert Harshbarger. Richard is survived by his mother Glenna Harshbarger; wife Teresa Harshbarger; children Lisa (Dave) Greene and Bryan Harshbarger; grandchildren Kyndra Harshbarger, Brianna and Zack Greene; siblings Bob (Joy) Harshbarger, Gene (Connie) Harshbarger, Carol (Larry) McLear, and Barbara...

John O. WinhovenAge 75, of Dayton, passed away Monday, April 27, 2009, at Grandview Hospital. John is survived by his loving wife of the past 46 years, Shirley M. Winhoven; son and daughter-in-law, James & Linda Winhoven of Kettering; grandchildren, James M. Winhoven, Jr and Sherry L. McDonald of Crossville, TN; two great granddaughters, Megan & Sierra; three great grandsons,...

McMANUS (Randall), Susan L., age 59, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009 after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her father, Dr. Jack Randall. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, James (Mag) McManus; mother, Mary Randall of Oakwood; sons, Daniel and David; daughter and son-in-law, Jill McManus and Matthew Kerns; grandchildren,...

McKENNA, Beryl R., born on March 1, 1934, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Monday, April 27, 2009. He was the only child of the late Buster R. Brown and Helen McKenna. He is preceded in death by his son, David McKenna and granddaughter, Angel Brumitt. He leaves behind the one true love of his life and wife of...

Blevins, Kevin Lee, age 48, of Riverside, passed away on April 10, 2009. Kevin is survived by his sister: Sandra Carter; nephews: Chris Carter, Brian Carter, & David (Michelle) Carter; great nephew: Ethan Carter; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Gerald & Esther (Morelock) Blevins and brother: Keith Blevins. Memorial services...

Juanita Smith, age 84, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Hayden Smith; daughter, Janie Gabbard and brother, Cecil Payne. She is survived by her grandson Jeff (Jessie) Gabbard and many other friends and relatives. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 28, 2009 from 5-8 pm at Moraine Heights Baptist...

Donald Dean PratherAge 47, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009. The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio.

Eldridge, Janice E., age 77, of Tipp City passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009. She was born April 12, 1932 in the Village of Springboro, the daughter of Marian and Mara McElfresh. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen Eldridge; and her brother, Ken McElfresh. She is survived by her children, Randy (Elise) Eldridge of Tipp...

Mary Anna LuckoskiBorn: 07-19-1938Mary peacefully joined her son James Michael in heaven on April 27, 2009. Faith in God was a guiding light through a long and difficult illness. A life long resident of Dayton, Ohio, Mary raised her family, was actively involved in the Holy Cross Church, and worked for several years at Dayton, Power, and Light as an...

Lakes, Mitchell P., age 63, born January 10, 1946 to Leona (Wilmoth) Lakes and Preston Lakes in Middletown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy illness. Mitchell graduated from Franklin High School in 1964. He proudly served in the Marines from 1965-1968. After being injured in Vietnam, he was sent to...

BLACKBURN, George M., age 82, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Mary Ruth Blackburn; sons, Greg and Jerry Blackburn, and grandson, Kyle Blackburn. George is survived by his wife of 8 years, Hazel Blackburn; sons, Steve (Diane) Blackburn, Benny (Mary) Blackburn, and Jeff...

DAVIS, Gladys O., age 84, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009 after a courageous 26 year battle with cancer. Gladys had a tremendous love of gardening and was known for her green thumb. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She was born May 27, 1924 in Nancy, KY, the daughter of Harlan and Alice...

Hamilton, Jean M., age 77, of Tipp City, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Upper Valley Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Nick Granato and her son-in-law, Lee Schubert. She is survived by her daughter, Gena Schubert; grandson, Travis Schubert; brothers, Nick (Jeanne) Granato and Frank (Sharon) Granato; sisters, Antoinette (Bernard) Williams,...