Warren H. Howick, age 87, of Miami Township passed away late in the day on Saturday May 10, 2008. Warren was preceded in death, earlier this year by his beloved wife, Kathryn E. Howick. They had been married over 61 years. Warren is survived by his sister, Dora Ann "Dodie" Vorhees, of Huber Heights and his two devoted sons. The...

Marks, William M. "Bill", age 77, of Miami Twp, passed away at 4:40 A.M. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital with Geneva, his wife of 50 years, by his side. He is survived by his son: Keith R. Vaughn of Tucson, AZ; three loving granddaughters: Kimberly (Dr. Brian) Springer of Miamisburg, OH, Alicia Vaughn of Tucson, AZ,...

RAY, Freda, age 85, of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008. A native of Overton County, TN. Preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Alice Lawson; infant son, Noah; husband, Fred C. Ray (2001); sisters, Vela Allen, Vonda Loftis, Eunice Morgan, E. Eudean Maxwell; brothers, Grady and Aaron Lawson, and infant great-granddaughter, Anna Williams. Survivors include 3...

Whitaker, Jean R., age 85, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Jean was born December 1, 1922 in Piketon, Ohio to the late Owen & Martha Sanders. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Ralph Shiverdecker and James Whitaker. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Gaye (Mickey) Quinn of Kettering,...

BRUNK, Caroline T, 77, of Dayton passed away May 13, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Brunk; daughter Mary Brunk; 3 great grandchildren Cierra and Jody Redd and Jose Molina Hatton. Caroline is survived by her sister Volena (James) Roeckner; children John (Nancy) Brunk, Cynthia Brunk, Judith (Gordon) Cameron, Theresa (Frank) Hatton, Mark Brunk and Lester...

Jones, Bernice M., age 81, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at her home. Survivors include her daughters, Bobbie Steverson of Dayton,OH, Wanda Gilmore of Detroit, MI, Jean Hargrave of Chicago, IL; 3 granddaughters, Monique Steverson, Mia (Shawn) Wallace, Nekeesha (Kevin) Foreman; 11 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2 PM...

Blackburn, Bruce, age 57, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Lifecare Hospital. Bruce is survived by his daughter: Holly Brewer; mother: Wilda Stroud; brothers and sisters-in-law: Jon (Debbie) Blackburn, Rick (Florence) Blackburn, Ron (Linda) Blackburn; half sister: Patty Scholler; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his son: Marlon...

Bruce LittleAge 69 of Dayton, passed away May 11, 2008. He was born September 12, 1938 to parents Chester and Pebble (Justice) Little. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Billy and Jerry Little. He is survived by his son Jeffrey B. Little; daughter Robyn (Greg) Sturgill; grandchildren: Jeremy (Becca), Joey, Josh, Ditto (Jessica), and Kody; great...

Espensen, Mary E., age 92, of Riverside, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at her home. She was born September 29, 1915 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Edward Lewis & Clara Bell (White) Kinnimon. Mary was a Lifetime Member of the VFW Post 657, an avid camper, and she loved going to Whispering Palms Beauty Shop on Airway...

Jean FalknorAge 95, of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. Mrs. Falknor was preceded in death by her husband, Richard K. Falknor. She is survived by one son, Richard K. (& wife, Jeannie) Falknor Jr of Charlotte, N. C.; one daughter, Edith Falknor (& husband, Larry) Theriot of Dallas, TX; seven grandchildren; and four great...

Robinson, Donald, age 80, born in Bulan, KY, passed away on Thursday May 8, 2008 at home. He retired from Hyland Machine. Donald is survived by his wife, Pauline Robinson, two sons, Danny Robinson and Douglas (Karen) Robinson, one daughter, Donna (Rick) Getter; two grandchildren, Stacey (Jon) Clarkson and Jason Collini; and 4 great grandchildren. Private services. Arrangements in care...

McGuire, Virginia L., age 80, of West Carrollton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Virginia will be missed by all who was fortunate enough to know and love her.Virginia is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara (Roy) Wilburn, Tina (David) Schoepfle; son and daughter-in-law: Danny (Jeanette) McGuire; five grandchildren: Rhonda...

Jeanette BurchettAge 75, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 8, 2008, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Burchett; one brother, Bill Hensley; and by one daughter, Debra Meyer. Jeanette is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Harrison and Patty (& Doug) Flege; one brother, Bob Hensley; one sister, Newaina Humphreys; four grandchildren, Joshua (&...

LEWIS, W. Frank, 86, of Huber Heights passed away peacefully Thursday May 8, 2008 at his residence. He was born August 22, 1921 in Columbus, Ohio to his parents, Harry and Fay Lewis. Frank was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Joseph and Robert Lewis. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 51 years, Thelma...

MCCABE, Ruth E., age 79, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008. She was born June 12, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio. Ruth was a graduate of Julienne High School in Dayton. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Victor Little; one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and JoAnn McCabe; one grandson, Kyle McCabe. She was preceded in...

Kaminski, Evelyn C. (Nee: Zaja), born December 24, 1928, in Milwaukee, WI, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Mary Zaja (Cuga), and her husband, Walter F. Kaminski. She is survived by her six children, son Robert D. Crandall; son, Frank W. Kaminski; daughters, Gailmary McDonald; Joann and husband, Ed...

Danny Ray Helm, age 40, of Miamisburg passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 8, 2008. He was born on November 24, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio. Danny enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, softball, frisbee golf, the Green Bay Packers, NASCAR, UFC, PBR, and John Wayne. Danny served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his brother...

JACKSON, Brandon James (Infant) of Dayton passed away Wednesday May 7, 2008. He was born April 8, 2008. He is survived by his parents Brandon Jackson and Jamie Richards; sister Abbagail Faye Jackson; grandmothers Elizabeth Richards and Sherri Lee; grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Brandon is preceded in death by his grandfathers James Richards and Timothy Jackson and great grandmother...

EAKINS, Jimmy E., age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Atrium Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his step-father, Clarence Davis. He is survived by his mother, Ethel V. Davis; 4 children, Shawn, Eric, and Angie of PA, and Jimmy Allen of AZ. Jimmy was a member of the National Guard for 10 years...