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...

LOBO, Charlotte "Jane" went to meet her heavenly father on December 29, 2008. Jane was born January 1, 1928. She is preceded in death by her parents Ava and Clifford Casto; loving husband David; great grandson Daniel Jackson; as well as four brothers. Jane is survived by her four precious daughters Shirley (David) Pugh, Lois Lobo, Ruth Tipton, and Mary...

Susan Marie BohardtAge 58, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008. Susan was a devoted wife, mother & grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of the past 22 years, Robert D. Bohardt; her parents, Jerome & Joan (Reboulet) Trick; three daughters and sons-in-law, Cara & Paul Kohlrieser and their children, Ben & Lily, Melinda & Jeff Stamm...

SCHEMEIT, Marjorie J., age 87, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Winifred and Willard Kromphardt and husband, Ewald Schemeit. She is survived by her daughter Jane (Tim) Cavey; granddaughter, Erica (Craig) Schwable, and great grandson, Aiden Schwable. Graveside services at David's Cemetery are pending, with Pastor John Whitaker officiating.

Graham, Leo Gene, age 84, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the Trinity Community of Beavercreek. Gene was a lifelong resident of Beavertown and Kettering. He was born February 14, 1924 to the late Wilson & Lydia (Douglas) Graham. Gene was a graduate of Fairmont High School Class of 1942, a member of Church of the...

CAMPBELL, Gertrude L., age 94, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Edith Campbell, and siblings, Father John, Frank, Agnes, Rose Marie, and Marcella Campbell. Gertrude is survived by siblings, Richard, Eugene, William, Jerome, Sister Patricia, Colette, and Suzanne, as well as many nieces and nephews. Gertrude was a longtime member...

BARCUS, David R. "Dave" age 53 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008. Dave was a 1974 graduate of Beavercreek High School, a life long sports enthusiast, and Cleveland Browns fan. In addition to following the Browns, his interests included golfing, fishing, boating, and water skiing; he once skied 15 miles on the Ohio River. He was a member...

SPARACO, Lannie (Jerrie), age 81, a long time resident of Dayton, OH, formally of Monterey, TN, passed away December 25th after a lengthy illness. Born to Lola (Howard) and Vestal Roberson in Decherd, TN on July 12th, 1927. She is survived by one son John of Fairfield, OH, and Kevin Malley. Sisters Theresa Sheppard, Bonnie Rowland of Monterey, TN, Henrietta...

DUFFRIN, Donald R. age 72, of Fairborn, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008. He was a Vietnam Veteran who retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service, an active member of the VFW post 8437 of Enon, OH, a member of the AMVETS, the Military Order of the Cooties, and #2 Sugar Shacker Fishing Club. He is survived...

MUELLER, Dorothy "Jane", age 94, of Dayton passed away on Dec. 25, 2008 at Heartland of Kettering. Born March 16, 1914 in Hamilton, Ohio. Preceded in death by husband Charles Mueller and parents Clifford & Rose Stillwaugh. Survived by daughter & son-in-law Donna & Phil Prather, of Centerville, OH; son & daughter-in-law David & JoAnn Mueller, of Akron, OH; grandchildren...

Jack Junior Parker, age 80, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 27, 2008. He was born February 17, 1928 in Laurel County Kentucky. He served in the Korean War. Retired from General Motors. He is survived by his loving wife Eva; daughter Gail; son Mendal; grandsons Jack Daniel & Tyler; great-granddaughter Danielle and...

Brenda Sue BurchettAge 55, of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008.Brenda was born April 26, 1953 in Oneida, Tennessee to Oscar & Mary (Stephens) Egnor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, William Jackson "Jack" Burchett; son, Brian Lee Egnor, and brother, Kenneth R. Egnor .Brenda is survived by three...

John Paul WilsonAge 82, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008, at Miami Valley Hospital. John was born May 31, 1926 in Huntington, West Virginia to William & Oral (White) Wilson. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Elsie I. Wilson, in 2003. John is survived by three sons,...