BARR, Mary Evelyn, age 84, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009. She was born February 25, 1924 in Beavercreek, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Barr; both parents, Harold and Flossie (Smart) Hanes; one sister, Betty Thurmond; two brother-in-laws, Bill Thurmond and Gary Uhrig. She is survived by two daughters, Patty (Ronnie) Snead and Bonnie...

NEFF, Juanita E. age 83, of Dayton, passed away January 2, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Samuel E. Neff; sister, Janice Larrick; children, Shirley Mensching of Atlanta, GA, Bev and Terry Heidenreich of Waynesville, OH, Paul D. and Pat Smith of Omaha, NE, Susan Wineinger of Huber Hgts. OH, and Larry L. and Karla Smith of Piqua, OH;...

Hobday, Virginia Hug, age 89, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2009. Virginia attended St. Lawrence Parochial School and Seton High School Class of 1937. She graduated from the Cincinnati School of Cosmetology and received her license to practice at beauty salons. She was a long time parishoner at Church of the Incarnation in Centerville, and very active...

DANIELS, Lorenza Stauffer, age 84, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Daniels; sister, Mary Karl; and brothers, Raphael Stauffer, and Edward Stauffer. She is survived by her children, Mary Ellen and Marshall Vescovi, Cynthia Schenibenzer, Robert E. and Gywn Daniels Sr.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was...

McDonald, Dustin Allen "Dusty", age 22, of Dayton passed away suddenly along with his brother, Shawn Roush. He was born February 16, 1986 in Dayton, the son of Donald & Diana McDonald. Survivors include his parents; fiancée, Amanda Applegate; daughters, Mackenzie & Shyanne McDonald; brothers, Danny Roush & Chad (Cara) McDonald; sister-in-law, Jamie Sue Roush; grandmother, Zena McDonald; aunts, Melissa...

Roush, Shawn Eugene, age 32, of Franklin, passed away suddenly along with his brother Dustin McDonald. He was born June 5, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio. Survivors include his parents; Ray (Arletta) Harter & Diana (Donald) McDonald; wife, Jamie Sue Roush; children, Travis Glen Evans, Kaylynn Marie Roush, Shawn Matthew David Roush; step-daughters, Chelsea Nicole Brown & Cassandra Louise Brown; brothers,...

HOWARD, Marguriete A., 75, of Fort McKinley passed away Friday January 2, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles Howard; son Charles Joseph (Donna) Howard, Sr.; grandchildren Charles Joseph "JoJo" Howard, Jr. and Ricardo Howard; great grandchildren Brittany, Athena, and Ciera; brother Joseph E. (Nita) Myers, Sr.; sisters Ida Calvert, Virginia Baker, and Louise South; brothers...

Harold Curtis AdamsCurt AdamsAge 77, of Huber Heights, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 1, 2009, at his home. Curt is survived by his loving wife of the past 48 years, Olivia M. "Dottie" Adams; three children, Tim Ratliff, Cathy Oehlerts and Candace & her husband, Ron LoPresti; seven grandchildren, Daniel (Crystal), Jennifer, Lee Michael, Jeffrey,...

Pack, Virgil Duncan (Dunc), age 84, passed away peacefully at 1:59 A.M. Friday, on January 2, 2009, from an extended illness at his daughter's home (Mary Jane) in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on January 16, 1924 in Johnson County, Kentucky the son of Rennie Pack and Angeline (Webb). He married Helen (Wells) on August 24th, 1951, and she preceded...

HANKEY, Roy E., 76, of Kettering passed away Friday January 2, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife Rose Hankey; two brothers; and one sister. Roy is survived by his son David (Marie) Hankey; grandson Shane (Brandi) Hankey; great grandchildren Christian, Elizabeth, and Emma; sisters Kathy, Gloria, Darlene, Velma; and brother Henry. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM...

BREWER, Elizabeth, age 86, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009 after a brief battle with pneumonia at Sycamore Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Brewer, Sr.; daughter, Peggy Ann Brewer; brothers, Johnny, Bill, Dick, and Buddy Clark. Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Clyde Jr. "Butch", Thomas (Mary), and Robert "Bob" Brewer; sister, Mary Duerr; grandchildren,...

Scott E. Burchfield, age 41, of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009. Scott was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW and FOP. He was a corrections officer in Montgomery County Sheriffs Department for 10years. He was preceded in death by his mother Geraldine Wable; grandparents Betty and Woodrow "Brownie" Brown and Helen and Elmer Wable. Scott is survived...

KLINGER, William E. II, age 88, of Fairborn passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009. He was born May 1, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Harry and Lois (Jones) Klinger. He proudly served with the United States Army during World War II and retired from The L.M. Berry Company after nearly 30 years of employment as a...

Roush, Trisha Lynn, age 33, of Dayton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 1, 2009. She was born April 15, 1975 in Longview, Washington. Trisha was a 1993 graduate of Northridge High School and was employed as a Quality Assurance Inspector for the Children's Group. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Richard Goodin. Survivors include her mother and...

RICHISON, June Rose, age 91, passed away January 2, 2009. She is survived by daughters, Cheryl Faulkner (Terry) and Pamela Wren (John); son, Tony Richison (Terri); 6 grandchildren, Steve, Shelley, Dale, Jason, Amber, Natalie, and 9 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at the Sanctuary and Hospice of Dayton for their care and kindness to Mom. In...

KELLY, Harold, age 65, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Frances Kelly and son, Frank Rigsby. Harold is survived by his children, Harold L., Veronica, and Ronnie Kelly, Rhonda Beeman, and Steve Kelly; siblings, Marlene Houseman, Joyce Bowlins, Bobby Kelly, Mary Bevins, Dorothy Kelly, Jim Kelly, Kenneth...

TILLS, Marilyn M., age 77, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2008. She was actively involved in Kettering Kiwanis, Centerville Women's Club, volunteered at Kettering and Sycamore Hospitals, and was a Girl Scout Leader. She was born on June 21, 1931 in Dayton, KY to Chester and Edna Miller. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Erwin...

WALLACE, Robert L. age 86, son of Dalson & Elmittie Wallace, died after a long bout with Alzheimer's at his home on Wed., Dec. 31, 2008. Resident of Centerville, formerly of Middletown, he served as a Captain during WWII in the US Air Force where he received many medals of honor. Preceded in death by a son, Rock; 8 brothers...

Daugherty, Patricia Ann, age 73, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at her home. She was born April 19, 1935 in Caryville, TN, the daughter of Fred & Mamie (Everett) Lowe. Patricia was a member of the Ladies Group at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bleve Daugherty; and her brothers,...

THOMAS, Shirley F., age 70, of Miamisburg, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 27, 2008. She was born February 10, 1938, in Covington, KY, to the late Earl & Ruth Lyons. She was preceded in death by her step father Charles Dashley and her sister Carol Lyons. Shirley is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert L. Thomas; children Sherry...