KOROSEI, Kenneth James, age 49, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 16, 2009, following open heart surgery. Ken was born on September 30, 1960, in Kettering, Ohio, the youngest of five children of Joseph R. and Sylvia E. (Hickman) Korosei. He was a graduate of Fairmont West High School and attended the Ohio State University. For the...

YATES, Thurman, of Kettering, OH, went to be with The Lord on October 18, 2009, while at University Hospital in Cincinnati, due to a sudden illness.Survivors include his beloved wife, Lois, his son, Ed and his wife Janet Yates, three grandchildren: Christine and husband Dave Knee, Brian Yates and Alicia Yates, all currently residing in the Kettering area. One brother,...

BYRD, Carl M., 78, of Dayton passed away Friday October 16, 2009 at Crestview Manor. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Minnie Byrd; brothers Eugene, Bill, and Jerry Byrd; and sisters Sarah Vanover, Ruby Reynolds, and Fanny Byrd. Carl is survived by his wife Myrna Byrd; children Michael Byrd, James Byrd, and Patty (Greg) Mercer; step...

Trevor Michael Bechtolt11 day-old infant son of Melissa L. Ewry & Robert F. Bechtolt, IV, passed away October 17, 2009, at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. In addition to his parents, Trevor is survived by many loved ones. The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 – 11:00 am., Thursday (10/22), at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton....

OWENS, Mardelle E., age 85, of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. She was born January 7, 1924 in Wiota, Iowa the daughter of the late James L. and Bertha (Daughenbaugh) Derry. She was Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2800. She is survived by 7 children, Ruth (Vic) Meyers of Dallas, TX, Barbara Owens of Hamilton,...

Franklin M. "Ben" WoodAge 77, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009, under the care of VITAS Hospice. He was born June 8, 1932 in Lansing, West Virginia as one of 13 children to Ernest & Genevieve Wood. Ben is survived by his loving wife of the past 53 years, Janet K. (West) Wood; one daughter, Rebecca & her...

Dolly PulliamAge 78, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009, at her home. Dolly was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Manuel Pulliam; and by two sons, Manuel Lee & Gary Pulliam. Dolly is survived by her children, Larry & Joyce Pulliam, Victor Pulliam and Melissa Pulliam-Saleh; grandchildren, Adam, Nathan & Brad Pulliam and Misty Jeffords;...

Wayne N. GorbyAge 70, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac N. & Marie (Keith) Gorby; and by one brother, Burl Gorby. Wayne is survived by two children, Melissa A. & her husband, James Butler and David & his wife, Janis Gorby; the mother of his children, Gerturd Gorby;...

WOOSLEY, David Lee, Age 66, passed away October 15, 2009. David was preceded in death by his father, Mathias Woosley and grandson, Jayden Webb. He is survived by wife, Sharon Woosley (Dixon), mother, Alberta Ruth Newkirk (Atcher), step-father, Ralph Newkirk, children, Matt (Darla) Woosley, Rhonda (Jerry) Webb, Mark Woosley, and Christopher Woosley, grandchildren, Austin, Jerra, Ford, Trevor, Chase, and Emily....

Alma K. Hill, age 74, of Dayton, passed away, Thursday, October 15, 2009. She was born September, 18, 1935 in Newnan, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Mae Hill. Alma is survived by her children; Tammie Lyn Nash and Christopher Hill; grandchildren, Terrence, Travis, Tayalia, Tonensha, Thron and Chrischelle; great-granddaughter, Emani, all of Dayton; and many...

Garry R. SatterfieldAge 72, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl; and by one brother, Larry. Garry is survived by his wife of the past 50 years, Izella L. (Rife) Satterfield; three daughters, Carole & her husband, Steve Ireland, Brenda Norman and Tonya Satterfield; two sons,...

SHEERS, Dr. Charles Alvin, 72, of Miamisburg, Ohio, formerly of Huntington, died October 15, 2009 at home following a long Alzheimer's journey. Dr. Sheers graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M. 1964, Th.D. 1969) following his undergraduate studies at Appalachian Bible Institute, Southeastern Bible College, and Marshall University. He was an ordained minister, and underwent language training in Costa Rica. He...

HARROD, Janet E., age 83, passed away on her 63rd Wedding Anniversary, Monday, October 12, 2009. She is preceded in death by her son, Mark D. Harrod; parents, Parmarlee and Grace Rice; sisters, Geneva, Warrena, and Rosalee, and brother, George. Janet is survived by her husband, Bennie J. Harrod; daughters, Ruth (William) Vest, Wendy (Dan) Born, and Teresa (Jason) Harris;...

Bryant, Margaret Age 74 of Dayton, passed away October 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son Bennie Bryant. She is survived by her sons Frank & Michael (Amy) Bryant, numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5-7pm, Friday Oct. 16 at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY 4104 Needmore Rd. Graveside services will be held 10:30AM Sat....

TAYLOR, Penny L., age 47, of Beavercreek, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. She was born August 7, 1962. She was a member of Dayspring Ministries and was the former office manager of Pocket Full of Promises Daycare. She is survived by her husband, Neil Taylor; her mother, Jeanie Taylor; uncle, Kevin Berlin; two sisters,...

Eva F. Ferguson, age 85, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2009. She was born July 12, 1924 in Morgan County, Kentucky to the late Harve and Hannah Hasty. Eva and her husband Donald owned and operated the Orange Hotel in Tampa, Florida for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Ferguson; son, Grover...

Rita Sue GessellsRe Re GessellsAge 65, of West Carrollton, lost her battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 24, 1944 in St. Charles, Virginia. Rita was preceded in death by her previous husband, Patrick Shipman, her parents, 12 brothers & sisters, one granddaughter and one step-daughter. Rita is survived by...

RICHARDSON, David K., 73, of Beavercreek passed away Monday October 12, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents David and Marjorie Richardson. David is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Richardson; children Randall (Gretha) Richardson-Solorzano and Kathryn (Thomas) Woodruff; grandchildren Austin, Stephanie, Sabra, and Ethan; brothers Gunnar (Sabra) Richardson and Holbrook (Carol) Richardson; numerous other family...

Slusser-Wallace, Myrtle F., age 80, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009. Myrtle retired from the American Legion Post #149 where she worked for over 20 years. She was a member of the American Legion Post #149 Ladies Auxiliary, a member of Vineyard Community Church in Franklin, and a long time employee of Kinney's Restaurant in Franklin. Myrtle...

GILMORE, David L. Jr.Age 48, of Dayton, passed away, Monday, October 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Wanda Audrey Gilmore. He was the owner of D-Tek Electronics & had previously worked at Nu-Tone. David was President of the Falcon Club in Dayton & with his wife organized Christmas Parties for the children of the club. He...