Thelma L. Smith, age 82, of Moraine departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 21, 2008. Thelma was born May 16, 1926 in Armithwaite TN. to the late Joseph and Audie Volies. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years William; daughter Connie; son Randall; brothers Milford, Wilson and Woodson; sisters Flora...

GARDNER, Clarence F. age 74, of Dayton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 21, 2008. He was born June 26, 1934 in Fleming County, KY. He leaves Dorothy, his loving wife of 52 years; two sons, George (Fran) Gardner and Tim Gardner; two daughters, Sue (Doug) Stagge and Tina (Monty) Siler; beloved grandchildren, Michelle and Jason...

Ralph Charles Spalding, Sr.Age 84, of Clayton, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was a veteran of WW II having served in the 3rd Army under Gen. George S. Patton. Ralph retired from Chrysler Airtemp with 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Bernard & Genevieve Jones Spalding;...

Jennifer L. Drudy (Jordan), age 50, of Lebanon, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Patrick Robert Drudy. Jennifer is survived by her son Shaun Paul (Sarah); grandchildren Tyler Paul and Destiny Lynn; parents James L. and Annette; sister Jayna (Larry); brother John E. (Barb); and many other friends...

YOUNG, James D. "Jim", 50, of Kettering passed away Saturday September 20, 2008. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Ellsworth and Winnie Young and Gilbert and Hilda Hill; brother Mike Young; niece Sasha; and dog Bud. Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Barbara Young; parents DeForrest and Geraldine Young; 3 proud sons Joseph (Amanda), Christopher...

HICKS, Virgil, 69, of Dayton passed away Friday, September 19, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Maxine Hicks and sister Zola Peck. Virgil is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Hicks; sons Scott (Kim) Hicks and Tim (Angelia) Hicks; grandchildren Samantha, Jessica, Rebecca, and Rachel Hicks; brothers Ronald (Ruth) Hicks; sister Faye Thomas;...

MOORE, Mary Ann, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Elmcroft of Xenia after a lengthy illness. She was born December 22, 1919 in Dayton, OH and graduated from Steele High School in 1937. She was a long time member of Grace United Methodist Church in Dayton, and a member of P.E.O. Chapter AK of Dayton for 27 years....

Olice Charlie BrownAge 65, of Dayton, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008 at Vandalia Park Nursing Facility. Olice was preceded in death by his parents, Olice Brown Jr & Geneva Fielder Brown; and by two brothers. He is survived by his wife of the past 12 years, Gloria May Brown; six children, Nathan, Kevin & Nina Scroggins, Bobby Gene Brown,...

BURNETT, Mildred G., age 88, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 18, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Doyle Burnett; sister, Willetta Heindl, and brother, Lewis "Bud" White. Mildred is survived by her sons, Richard and Robert Burnett; sister, Myrt Curtner; grandsons, Tim and Nick, as well as several nieces and...

BECKLEY, Geneva R., age 82, of Dayton, died Thursday, September 18, 2008. She was born February 20, 1926 in Irvine, Kentucky. Geneva was a member of East Park Church of God and the 25 Year Club of Miami Valley Hospital. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and gardening. She is survived by one daughter, Lois Mariscalco of Huber Heights; two sisters, E....

KOONTZ, James R., age 74, of Fletcher, OH, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 28, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a dedicated employee for Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. since 1951 and was still employed to this day. He is survived by his children, Mike (Bronna) Koontz, Gloria (Mike) Barrett, and...

COFFEY, Michael I., age 46, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008. He was born May 5, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a graduate of Fairmont West High School in 1980 and ITT Technical Institute in 1982. He was most recently employed by Projects Unlimited. He is survived by his parents, Irv and Dee Coffey; three sisters, Pami...

ISAACS, Tim, 54, of Huber Heights passed away Thursday September 18, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents Lonnie and Jean Isaacs. Tim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Leslie Isaacs; brother Ron (Evie) Isaacs, of Florida; sister Amy (Bob) Neff, of New Lebanon; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He was employed at...

Rev. William B. WilsonAge 85, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at his home. Pastor Bill is survived by his wife of the past 26 years, Hazel E. Wilson; one son and daughter-in-law, Ricky & Kathy Wilson; six grandchildren, Ricky Jr, Timothy, Lisa, Crissy, Adriananne & Amanda; and by five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

SMITH, Carroll S. passed away on September 17, 2008 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his brother, Loren; and sister-in-law Vivian. He is survived by his wife of 48 year, Wanda; and his in-laws, Bill Miller, Joe Miller, Flo Phillips, and Lois Riley. Smitty worked and retired from the Post Office. Visitation will be 6-8PM Sunday,...

Midlam, Douglas L., age 67, of Coconut Creek, FL, formerly of West Milton, OH, passed away September 15, 2008. Douglas was the owner of a private law practice in Florida. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Midlam, Jr. and brother, Gary Midlam. He is survived by his mother, Kathryn (Shoemaker) Krug; step-brother, Dennis (Adele) Krug; step-sister, Judy...

KERNS, Frances Jo, age 92, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008. She was born April 6, 1916 in Lee County Virginia, to the late Allen and Vergie Carter. Frances is survived by her daughter-in-law Sherry Kerns; grandchildren Terry "Rusty" (Linda) Kerns Jr. and Lisa (Dean) Jeske; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister Lena Kate Jenkins. She was preceded in death...

WHITESIDE, Norma Gene (GiGi) passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 17, 1949 in Hanley, WV to the late Maude Finch and Luther Wheeler. In 1959 the family moved to Xenia, OH. Norma Gene graduated from Xenia High School and the Greene County Career Center. She also attended Miami Jacobs College. She professed...