BAILEY, Janet L., 48, of Huber Heights passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Clyde and Mary Lipker. Janet is survived by her husband Bobby Bailey, Jr.; father Clyde (Violet) Lipker, of Huber Heights; mother Sandra (John) Wisdom of Lexington, KY; children Casey Bailey and Caren Gallagher, of Huber Heights; grandchildren Lucas M....

Dora J. (Johnson) LynchAge 88, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Miami Valley Hospital. Born June 8, 1920 in Buckhorn, KY. Dora was a teacher for 40 years in Kentucky & Dayton. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Lloyd Lynch; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Lester & Dorothy Lynch; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, one...

COX, Charles L., Sr., 60, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Patricia Cox. Charles is survived by Emily Kay Cox; son Charles L. Cox, Jr., Vacaville, CA; siblings Patricia Diane Daley, John (Shirley) Cox, Kathy (Larry) Ross, Michael Cox, Chris (Shannon) Cox, Robin (David) Rater, and Randy Cox;...

Boggs, Olivia A. "Livvy", age 64, of Miami Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Olivia was a loving and devoted partner, grandma, sister and THE BEST MOM EVER. She retired from Dayton Public School after 30 years of teaching, served as a Tupperware Consultant for over 24 years, and loved camping, the outdoors, and her flowers.Livvy is survived...

Porter, Jack R., age 88, of Blue Ash, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at his home. Jack was a United States Army Capt. proudly serving our country during WWII. Jack previously owned operated Porter Engineering and Porter Electronics for 41 years. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Rita (Hasselbeck) Porter; daughters Nancy Porter of...

ROHE, Carole Elizabeth (Hughes) formerly of Cincinnati, went home to be with the lord November 18, 2008, one day short of the passing of her husband of 49 years, Gerald Edward Rohe. Carole and Gerry spent 14 years in Orange County, CA traveling and enjoying life, eventually moving back to be with their grandchildren. With a gracious and always positive...

Phillip T. RandolphAge 44, of Dayton, passed 11/27/08. Survivors include his mother, Judy Cole; three sons, Phillip, Jason & Thomas; three brothers, Scott, Matt (Brenda) & Greg Cole. Graveside services 1:00 p.m., Friday (12/5) at Fairmont Cemetery, Camden, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Judy Cole, c/o, Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45424.

KING, Jerome W. (Jerry), age 86, preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Lynn. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ellen Jane; three daughters, Irene (Ward) and husband, David of Miami Township, Susan (Lobacz-Hecht) and husband, Howard of East Islip, NY, Kathleen (McMillan) and husband, Scott of Jacksonville, N.C., and two sons, James and wife, Pamela...

SHANK, G. Howard, age 67, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Vera Shank; and sister, Carolyn Hughes. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Diana "Sweet Dee"; much loved children, Lisa and husband Chris Sackett, Rich and wife Kim Shank, Beth...

TOWNSEND, Iris,74, of Dayton passed away Sunday November 30, 2008 at Friendship Village. Born June 8, 1934 in Liverpool England. She is preceded in death by her father William Arthur Maiker and brother William Maiker. Iris is survived by her mother Eleanor Maiker; husband of 53 years, James Townsend; children Janet (John) Fedrick, Stephen Townsend, and Mark (Donna) Townsend; grandchildren...

Troy Scott StephensAge 34, of Riverside, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008, at Miami Valley Hospital. Troy was born October 1, 1974 in Dayton to Carol & Delmas "Bud" Stephens. In addition to his parents, Troy is survived by his two year old son, Troy J. "Little Troy" Stephens; two brothers, Greg & Robby Stephens; one nephew, Josh; two nieces,...

SIKES, Leona Gaye "Lee" of Kettering, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer. She was born February 13, 1961 in Thermopolis, Wyoming to the late Howard and Hazel (Hoffman) Gates. Lee was also preceded in death by her brothers, Doyle and Gerald Mangus; her little angel, granddaughter, Kira Reddick...

Donald O. Van WinkleAge 72, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, November 29, at his home. Don is survived by his wife of the past 47 years, Shirley M. (Berry) Van Winkle; one daughter, Kim & Ken Amburgey; two sons, Roland & Tina Van Winkle and Darryl & Kim Van Winkle; four grandchildren, Ryan, Garrett, Zach & Josh; four siblings, Shirley,...

Williams, Betty S., age 79, of Washington Township, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008 at Liberty Retirement Community.Betty is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law: David (Margaret) West of Florida, Jeff West of Dayton; daughter and son-in-law: Rhonda (Ben) Tapia of California; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters: Charlene Bayne & Hazel Baker of Xenia; and numerous other family...

Wigginton, Roy Clay, age 87, of Dayton, Ohio died at home of natural causes on November 27th, Thanksgiving morning. Roy was born March 16, 1921 in Mt. Sterling, KY. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in the 411th Battalion in Northern France and Central Europe as a combat infantryman. He received the EAME Theater Ribbon and 4 bronze...

Randolph "Randy" HarrisAge 54, of Harrison Twp., passed away Friday, November 28, 2008, at Grandview Hospital. Randy is survived by his wife of the past 20 years, Alice Harris; 27 nieces & nephews; 19 brothers, sisters & in-laws; and by his extended family & many good friends. Randy was a member of Northridge Baptist Church. Memorial services will be held...

David R. SnyderAge 53, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2008, at his home. He was born March 22, 1955 in Dayton to the late Charles & Theresa Snyder. David is survived by one sister, Laura (& his favorite brother-in-law, Danny) Adkins; one brother, Richard Snyder; one step-sister, Beverly (Brad) Smith; one step-brother, Ralph (Renee) Holland; uncle, Jim (Darlene)...