HART, John E. Jr., age 42, passed away Friday, December 4, 2008. John was a loving son, brother and friend. He was a graduate of Xenia High School. John is survived by his father John E. (Robin) Hart Sr., of Dayton, OH; mother Gloria J. Hart, of Columbus, GA; sisters Jodie (Kent) Anger, of Enterprise, AL and Julee (Shawn) Williams,...

STRINGFIELD, Mildred L., 82, of Dayton passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Heartland of Kettering. She is preceded in death by her husband Jones Stringfield; and grandsons Daniel Ray Stringfield and Brian Curtis Coffey. Mildred is survived by her children Robert J. Stringfield, Thomas Williams, Carolyn Sue Gore, Evelyn J. Huffman, Diane Buck, and Kathy Abrams; grandchildren Bobby, Tony,...

WEEKLEY, Arthur, age 93, of Waynesville, passed into glory Friday, December 5, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Glenna Weekley; daughters Judith (Gerhart) Richter, Janice (James) McCann and Joyce (Harold) Brooks; grandchildren Andrew and Joel Richter, Kevin and Matthew McCann, and Jonathan and Anna Brooks; 8 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will...

MARTIN, Thomas Lynn, age 69, passed away Friday, December 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his children, Tommy and Mindy Martin; siblings, Phyllis Welling, George (Malvie) Martin, and Beverly (Jack) Ramey, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Thomas worked for the Golden Nugget Pancake House for 40+ years, where the staff...

BAILEY, Janet L., 48, of Huber Heights passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Clyde and Mary Lipker. Janet is survived by her husband Bobby Bailey, Jr.; father Clyde (Violet) Lipker, of Huber Heights; mother Sandra (John) Wisdom of Lexington, KY; children Casey Bailey and Caren Gallagher, of Huber Heights; grandchildren Lucas M....

Dora J. (Johnson) LynchAge 88, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Miami Valley Hospital. Born June 8, 1920 in Buckhorn, KY. Dora was a teacher for 40 years in Kentucky & Dayton. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Lloyd Lynch; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Lester & Dorothy Lynch; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, one...

COX, Charles L., Sr., 60, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Patricia Cox. Charles is survived by Emily Kay Cox; son Charles L. Cox, Jr., Vacaville, CA; siblings Patricia Diane Daley, John (Shirley) Cox, Kathy (Larry) Ross, Michael Cox, Chris (Shannon) Cox, Robin (David) Rater, and Randy Cox;...

Boggs, Olivia A. "Livvy", age 64, of Miami Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Olivia was a loving and devoted partner, grandma, sister and THE BEST MOM EVER. She retired from Dayton Public School after 30 years of teaching, served as a Tupperware Consultant for over 24 years, and loved camping, the outdoors, and her flowers.Livvy is survived...

Porter, Jack R., age 88, of Blue Ash, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at his home. Jack was a United States Army Capt. proudly serving our country during WWII. Jack previously owned operated Porter Engineering and Porter Electronics for 41 years. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Rita (Hasselbeck) Porter; daughters Nancy Porter of...

ROHE, Carole Elizabeth (Hughes) formerly of Cincinnati, went home to be with the lord November 18, 2008, one day short of the passing of her husband of 49 years, Gerald Edward Rohe. Carole and Gerry spent 14 years in Orange County, CA traveling and enjoying life, eventually moving back to be with their grandchildren. With a gracious and always positive...

Phillip T. RandolphAge 44, of Dayton, passed 11/27/08. Survivors include his mother, Judy Cole; three sons, Phillip, Jason & Thomas; three brothers, Scott, Matt (Brenda) & Greg Cole. Graveside services 1:00 p.m., Friday (12/5) at Fairmont Cemetery, Camden, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Judy Cole, c/o, Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45424.

KING, Jerome W. (Jerry), age 86, preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Lynn. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ellen Jane; three daughters, Irene (Ward) and husband, David of Miami Township, Susan (Lobacz-Hecht) and husband, Howard of East Islip, NY, Kathleen (McMillan) and husband, Scott of Jacksonville, N.C., and two sons, James and wife, Pamela...

SHANK, G. Howard, age 67, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Vera Shank; and sister, Carolyn Hughes. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Diana "Sweet Dee"; much loved children, Lisa and husband Chris Sackett, Rich and wife Kim Shank, Beth...

TOWNSEND, Iris,74, of Dayton passed away Sunday November 30, 2008 at Friendship Village. Born June 8, 1934 in Liverpool England. She is preceded in death by her father William Arthur Maiker and brother William Maiker. Iris is survived by her mother Eleanor Maiker; husband of 53 years, James Townsend; children Janet (John) Fedrick, Stephen Townsend, and Mark (Donna) Townsend; grandchildren...

Troy Scott StephensAge 34, of Riverside, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008, at Miami Valley Hospital. Troy was born October 1, 1974 in Dayton to Carol & Delmas "Bud" Stephens. In addition to his parents, Troy is survived by his two year old son, Troy J. "Little Troy" Stephens; two brothers, Greg & Robby Stephens; one nephew, Josh; two nieces,...

SIKES, Leona Gaye "Lee" of Kettering, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer. She was born February 13, 1961 in Thermopolis, Wyoming to the late Howard and Hazel (Hoffman) Gates. Lee was also preceded in death by her brothers, Doyle and Gerald Mangus; her little angel, granddaughter, Kira Reddick...

Donald O. Van WinkleAge 72, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, November 29, at his home. Don is survived by his wife of the past 47 years, Shirley M. (Berry) Van Winkle; one daughter, Kim & Ken Amburgey; two sons, Roland & Tina Van Winkle and Darryl & Kim Van Winkle; four grandchildren, Ryan, Garrett, Zach & Josh; four siblings, Shirley,...