JOHNSON, John Charles Wendell, Sr. (J.J.) Age 74, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2008. He was born June 21, 1934 in Carnegie, PA, to the late Richard and Margaret Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia; brothers Richard and Harvey; and sister Verna Pollard. John graduated in 1952 from Carnegie High School in Carnegie, PA. He joined...

PATRICK, Lola, age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. She was born November 14, 1921 in Elliott County, KY, the daughter of Elza and Mamie (Black) Tyree. Lola was a member of Beavercreek Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Darrell Patrick of Dayton, Donovan (Janet) Patrick of Huber Heights, David (Susan) Patrick of Moorehead,...

JENKINS, Fannie Estil, age 83, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008. She was born November 30, 1924 in Bluestone, KY, to the late Jesse and Lucinda Bragg. She was preceded in death by her husband Levi Jenkins and son Keith Jenkins. Fannie is survived by her children Shirley (Kenneth) Palmer, Norma Cantrell, Wanda Cantrell, Mary (David) Thacker, Robert...

BURRIS, James "Bob", age 53, of West Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 17, 2008. He was born September, 2, 1955 in Mason County, WV. Bob was the owner of Burris Trucking Inc. He was an Avid drag racer and great family man and friend. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law Everett Burris and Betty Holbrook....

WYANT, Irma M., age 81, of Washington Township, passed away unexpectedly October, 18, 2008. She was born December 9, 1926 in Dayton, to the late Joseph and Marie Seidenschmidt. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Harold Wyant. Irma is survived by her children Peggy (Michael) Taulbee and Ron (Pam) Wyant; grandchildren Leslie (Christopher) Waddell, Jenny...

LUTZ, William M. 72, of Dayton, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Vertie Lutz; and sister, Lois Lutz. He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Connie, Debbie, Patty, Vickie, Ronnie, Jim, Tim, and their spouses; 19 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Pittman and his dog Peaches. He retired from...

McKEE, James R. 86, of Lake Placid, FL, went to be with his Lord early Thursday morning October 16, 2008 at the Lake Placid Health Care Center. A native of Middletown, OH he was born October 26, 1921 to parents Ova and Esther (Sellers) McKee. He served his country with the rank of Corporal in the US Army during WWII....

Holderman, Thomas I. (Tom) of Washington Twp. Dayton, OH passed away on Friday 10/17/08. Tom was born on 9/16/32 in Dayton, OH. His parents, Earl and Helen Holderman, preceded him in death. Tom is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joyce Holderman, 3 children: Carolyn (Gale) Purnhagen of Dayton, OH, Don (Debbie) Cherry of Kettering, OH, and Jaylene (Tim)...

SMITH, Charlcie F. 87, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008 at Heartland of Beavercreek. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jean Ward; granddaughter, Stephanie Smith; parents, Irvin and Hannah Frazier; 1 brother; and 4 sisters. She is survived by her son, Kenneth A (Cindy) Smith of Butler Twp.; daughter, Loretta Kay (Bob) Bean of Beavercreek; grandchildren,...

FORD, James "Darrell", age 52, of Dayton, went home Thursday, October 16, 2008. He was born March 18, 1956 in Dayton. He worked at Kettering Memorial Hospital for over 16 years. Darrell was an avid Raiders football fan. He has a huge loving heart. He was preceded in death by his mother Ramona; brother Leon and sister Sissy. Darrell is...

Holloway, Karen Gail, age 62, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Karen was born October 22, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late George & Hilda Snyder. Karen was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by her entire family and everyone who knew her.Karen is...

GREEN, Kenneth Ray, age 66, of the Dayton area, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Alice Green; and daughter, Kimberly. He is survived by his wife, Janet Green; 5 children, Sheila (Rick) Rich of Fairborn, OH, Theresa (Jeffrey) Hackett of Houston, TX; Rhonda (Jeffery) Rice of...

SAUER, John A., age 85, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008. He was born September 6, 1923 in Dayton, to the late John C. & Wilhelmina Sauer. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jean Sauer; sister Peg McDonald and brother Roy Sauer. John is survived by his children Ann Marie Sauer of Belgium and Mark Sauer of...

NEECE, Terry B. Sr., 59, of Dayton passed away Wednesday October 15, 2008 at Grandview Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patty Neece; daughter Trisha Neece; son Terry Neece Jr.; granddaughter Teri Lynn Neece; sisters Linda Faye Strutton, Lessie A. Banks, Katherine M. Powers, and Levola C. Blackburn; brother John L. Neece; many other family and...

Cox, Dorothy L., age 83 of Harrison Twp., passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008. Dorothy was born November 5, 1924 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Raymond David Goens and Stella (Preston) Goens. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence V. Cox and son, Lawrence V. Cox, Jr.. She worked at Delco Products...

COX, Brenda L., 47, of Dayton passed away Wednesday October 15, 2008 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Frona Creech. Brenda is survived by her husband Myron F. Cox, Sr.; children Christina (Tony) Long, Daniel (Michelle) Prewitt, and Joseph Carroll; step-daughter Crystal (Chuck) Zahn; grandchildren Christopher Prewitt and Kaylee Long; brother Billy Creech;...

GETZ, Betty Estep, age 84, of Riverside, departed this world for a far better place Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the Widows Home of Dayton. Betty was born January 20, 1924 in Thacker, WV to Martelia and Emery Estep. She was preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers; and a great-grandson. She is survived by her beloved husband of...

EVANS, Charles L., born in Russellville, Alabama, September 3, 1945 went home to the Lord on October 12, 2008. Charles was the eldest son of James Sr. and Ernestine Evans of Lima Ohio. He graduated from Lima High School where he was President of his Junior & Senior class. He attended Wilberforce University and graduated from Capital University. He was...

Boyer, Willard A., age 86, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Slatington, PA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Willard was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving during WWII, and retired with the rank of Major from the United States Army Reserve in 1982. He was a retired foreman with the New Jersey Zinc Company...

CONLEY, Roscoe (Charles), age 85, of Dayton, passed away at his home Friday, October 10, 2008. Roscoe was born August 18, 1923 in Cannel City, KY to the late Joe Marion and Maggie Conley. He was preceded in death by his wife Eva Lee; siblings Rollie Conley, Marie Stamper and Maddelie Robertson; and grandson Charlie King. He is survived by...