James L. Downes, age 82, of Moraine, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008. James was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Downes; daughters Michelle (Mark) Trice, of Oregonia OH; Maureen (Donald) Barber, of St. Augustine FL and Kelly (Daniel) Holt, of Indianapolis IN 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren...

HUMAN, ThomasFrank, 50, of West Milton, formerly of Dayton passed away December 9, 2008 at his home. He was born March 8, 1958 to Harley and Margaretta (Lyons) Human. He was a 1976 graduate of Meadowdale High School. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S.A.F. He had an A.S. and Industrial Engineering degree from SCC in 1990. He was employed...

RIVERS, Margurite S. age 91 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Cornelius Rivers, her grandson Mark Rivers, 6 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by her son Bill Rivers and his companion Jessie Bange; grandchildren William Anthony Rivers, Marguerite D. Rivers, Bruce Rivers and Theresa...

WILLIAMS, Marvin E., age 73, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Judy Williams; daughters, Jennifer (Aaron) Hill and Lisa (Mark) Kloph; grandchildren, Kyle and Holly Collins; sisters, Shirley Craven and Brenda (Bob) Dobek, and brother, Ronnie (Bev) Williams. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. (TODAY) with visitation beginning at...

WALLEY, Violet J., age 85 of Beavercreek, passed away December 13, 2008. She was born February 1,1923. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Graham Walley; one son, Doug (Shirley) Beem of Xenia; grandchildren, Dan (Heather) and Greg Beem; two great-grandchildren, Kristin and Nathan Beem; one sister, Opal Fuls and one brother, Ernie Lewis; one half brother, Tom...

Kastl, Jack Charles, age 79, of Riverside, passed away December 12, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born on August 11, 1929 in Dayton, OH, the son of John and Matilda (Fink) Kastl. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Betty Triff. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nancy Loraine (Paul) Kastl; sister,...

Haught, Jo Ann, age 74, of Arcanum, formerly of New Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Jo Ann was formerly employed by Groff Realty and was a member of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Evelyn (Pope) McNinch; husband, Clyde "Kenneth" Haught; sisters, Laura Dooley & Viginia...

Thacker, Howard "Cliff", age 80, of Huber Heights,passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008 at Elmcreek Nursing Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee & Callie (Dickerson) Thacker; wife, Juanita Thacker; daughter, Karen Selway; brother, Charles; sisters, Daisy, Ellis &, Ollie. Survivors include his daughters; Sharon (Carl) Spires & Patricia Fauth; 4 grandchildren, Krista (Terry) Burke,...

MASSIE, Kevin, age 48, of Beavercreek, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He graduated from Beavercreek High School and attended Wright State University where he pursued courses in computer science and engineering. Early in his career, he was employed at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida as an information technology specialist and more recently...

Cantrell, MC "Shotgun Pete", age 68, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Grandview Hospital. He was born February 16, 1940 in Livingston, TN, the son of the late John Mitchel & Lora Bertha Cantrell. MC retired from the Chrysler Corp. after 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Lela Cantrell; children, Christopher (Sonia) Cantrell, Sr., Matthew Cantrell,...

Scott C. Smith, age 40, of Oakwood, passed away Monday, December 8, 2008. He is survived by his wife Christa; sons Zachary and Kevin; sister Laurie; parents Kevin and Cathy; and many other friends and relatives. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 5-8pm at Newcomer Funeral Home Kettering Chapel. Services will be private.

Koehler, Chris, age 57, of Medway, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2008. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the US Air Force. Chris was also a retired Riverside Police Officer. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Joy Koehler; children, Eric, Andy & Bridget; brother, Michael Koehler of Chicago; niece, Jennifer Stewart and her children, Jacob and...

Foster, James Harvey "Jimmy", of Toledo, OH, formerly of Dayton, OH was called home on November 27, 2008. James is a retiree of the US Air Force. He is survived by his mother, Alma L. Foster; son James and daughter, Melissa; 2 brothers, Danny and Fabian and sister, Barbara (Leroy) Gore. James was a caring uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend...

HOLLAND, Roger W., age 64, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Farmersville, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 8, 2008. He was born on July 20, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Harold and Agnes (Tibbles) Holland. In addition to his parents, his wife, Phyllis Holland preceded him in death on May 5, 2003. He...

Brooke Lindsey ShinleverAge 30, of Dayton, passed away Monday, December 8, 2008. Brooke is survived by her husband, Festus Braimah; father & step-mother, Ronnie & Rhonda Shinlever; mother, June Shinlever; daughter, Julie Shinlever; one brother, Britt & his wife, Kimberly Shinlever; one sister, Bridgett & her husband, Johnny Black; and by her extended family and many good friends. Memorial services...

Allen, George Burton16 April 1923-9 December 2008George was a WWII US Army Veteran assigned to the 9th Division, 39th Infantry and participated in the Normandy, N. France, and Rhineland Campaigns. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, Three Bronze Campaign Stars, a Purple Heart, and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. After return to civilian life he...

Bradley Gilbert Sr.Age 75, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on March 15, 1933. Bradley was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Loretta Gilbert; his parents, Omer & Chloe Gilbert; and by one sister, Opal Hibbard. He is survived by two children, Bradley Gilbert Jr and Diana & her...

Bauman, Kirby L., age 70, of Riverside, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born June 27, 1938 in Dayton, OH, the son of Robert A. & Georgia E. (Wiggins) Bauman. Kirby was a graduate of Stivers High School Class of 1956 and served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne. He was...