Georgia M. Bowen, age 70 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009. She was born August 11, 1939, in Kirk, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bowen; and her parents, Herbert and Imal Dillon. Georgia is survived by her son, Jeff (Valerie) Bowen; grandchildren, Laura (David) Beres, of Columbus, OH, Ryan Bowen, of Dallas,...

ADAMS, Helen M., born June 17, 1920 in Hillside, NJ, to Samuel and Catherine Matwychuk. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Leslie J. Adams. Survived by son, Richard Adams (Nancy); daughter, Nancy Stormer (Joe); grandchildren, Rick Adams (Wendi), Amy Webster (Curt), James Davis; great-grandchildren, Ashley Adams, Shelby Adams, RJ Adams, Kaitlin Adams, Kyle Webster, and Garrett Webster....

Creager, Steve Sheldon, age 55, of Piqua, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Steve was preceded in death by his parents: Maurice & Naomi Creager. He is survived by his wife: Linda K. Creager; daughter and son-in-law: Kimberly & Jamie Reed of Covington; son: Joshua Creager of Piqua; sister and brother-in-law: Maureen and...

Byron L. Scott, age 87, of Kettering passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Glenna Scott; parents, Harry and Ona Scott; and sister, Carol Keener. Byron is survived by his son, Lowell (Joy) Scott; daughter, Sandy (Mitch) Button; grandchildren, Angel (Adam) Osman, Jocelyne Scott, and Daniel Scott; great-grandchildren, Abigail and...

HARBRON, Joyce M., 74, of Dayton passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009. She is survived by her daughter Paula Kinzer; son Ken Kirkendall, his wife Dawn; grandchildren Zachariah Kirkendall and Jessica Kinzer; sister Judy McCargish, her husband George; nieces Kristine Thrasher and Mary Wildermuth; nephew Randy Sizemore; great nephews Josh Thrasher and Michael Wildermuth; friend George Harbron; beloved cat Missy;...

BENDER, Shannon R., age 34, of Fairborn, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009. She was born August 6, 1975 in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her son, John D. Sycks; her mother, Kathy Pettit; two sisters, Rhonda Ritchie and Angela Martin; brother, Terry Pettit; paternal grandparents, Elmer and Alta Riley; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She...

James L. TalmageAge 62, of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009.The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio.

MCCULLOUGH, Dale A. age 54, of Springfield, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 at his home. He was employed at FEDEX Freight in Huber Heights which he enjoyed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sonia; daughter, Angel McCullough of Miamisburg; son, Dustin of Springfield; father, John; 5...

WHITACRE, Patricia, age 77, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Whitacre. She is survived by her children, Robert (Tammy), Cherie (Ed Myers) and Christi Whitacre; siblings, Bob Wilkerson and Janet Brockman; grandchildren, Chad, Ryan, Lisa, Mike, and Judy; 9 great grandchildren, and special friend, Deborah Rockwell, as well as other...

Randall W. SturgillRandy SturgillAge 42, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. Randy was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alberta & C.B. Sturgill; and by two aunts, Paulette & Karen. He is survived by his wife of the past six years, Veleka N. (McSherley) Sturgill; one son, Andrew; one daughter, Jasmine; his parents, Gary & Bonnie Sturgill;...

RUSSELL, Sr., Donnie, age 60, of Spring Valley, OH, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at his residence. Preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Russell; brothers, James "Buddy", Arthur Jr., Arnold Russell, and sisters, Katherine Russell, Peggy and Mildred Combs. Donnie is survived by his wife of 37 years, Deborah Russell; father, Arthur Russell Sr.; daughter, Donna Purvis; sons,...

Margaret Mary LewisAge 86, of Union, Ohio, moved to Heaven on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert C. Lewis; one son, Harry Lewis; one grandson, Vernon C. Linderman IV; and by one son-in-law, Terry Cooley. Margaret is survived by five daughters, Bobbi (Jack) Gramann, Diane (Don)...

SZILAGYI, John, age 84, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Julia Szilagyi; brothers, Joseph, Ernest, & Elmer and sisters, Lee Szilagyi & Julia Salminin. He is survived by his loving wife, Helene, of 59 years; sons, Larry & wife, Nancy of Bradford, OH, Joseph Szilagyi of Huber Heights, OH; daughters, Christine &...

Ernest HickeyErnie HickeyAge 76, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Pleas & Sidney Hickey; two sons, Roger & Ronnie Hickey-Reach; three brothers, Willard, Walter & Pleas Jr; and by five sisters, Letha, Gertrude, Wilma, Norma & Irene. Ernie is survived by his wife of the past 43 years, Naomi Hickey;...

SNOW, Mildred L., age 73, passed away Wednesday, December 09, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Fannie Moore, and sister, Katherine George. She is survived by her husband, Allen Snow, sons, Daniel Snow and Douglas Snow of Dayton, OH, grandchildren, Beth Snow, Morgan Snow, Daniel Traufler and Christopher Traufler, and sister, Pauline (Donnie) Stebbins, along...

Martha Jane Caldwell, age 94, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Martha formerly worked for Rikes Department Store for many years. She was a volunteer at Kettering Hospital for over 30 years. Martha enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and knitting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Caldwell; parents, Irwin & Myrtle Stockstill; and brother, Robert Stockstill. Martha...

Jack "Ed" White, age 53, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack White and Virginia "Ruth" Nichols. Ed is survived by his sister, Janene Conde; loving caregiver and cousin, Lori (Phillip) Hubbs and their children Travis and Alex Hubbs, along with many other relatives and friends. The family will receive...

Mary G. HammondAge 89, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009, at Spring Creek Nursing Center. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Lawrence E. Hammond; and by one daughter, Jo. Mary is survived by four children, Ruth (Tom) Davis, Clara (Rodney) Stephens, Floyd (Phyllis) Hammond & Bill Hammond; eight grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; one...

Thompson, Claude R., 75, of Xenia passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 55 ½ years, Glenderel Thompson; daughters Sharon R. McGrath, her husband Patrick, and Shrell "Shirl" Skaggs, her husband Dennis; grandchildren Emily, Philip (wife Jamie), Andrew, Julie, Benjamin, Jacob, Alex, Reed, and Spenser; great grandchildren Andrew, Nicholas, Briana, and Kaitlyn; numerous nieces,...