SPIRES, James F. "Jim", age 63, of Beavercreek passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Jim was born on February 27, 1945 in Dayton. Jim honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for 21 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Gertrude Spires. Jim is survived by his wife Beverly Spires; children Anthony...

McINTOSH, Arthur, age 76, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Elmcreek Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Monday, March 3, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Family will receive friends from 10:00am until the time of service. Larry McIntosh and Dr. Jeanne McIntosh officiating. Interment to follow at Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg.

Sorrell, Jacqueline V. (Salyer), age 78, of Miamisburg, passed away on Tuesday, february 26, 2008.She is survived by her husband of 62 years: Herbert O. Sorrell; children: Brenda and husband Timothy Gregory of Louisville, KY, Angela and husband Gene Turner of Miamisburg, Gregory Sorrell of Miamisburg, and Lisa Sorrell of Miamisburg; grandchildren: Aaron Strugill, Britton Andrews and Travis Bryant of...

TRISSEL, Martha Doris Smith, went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2008 at Sycamore Hospital. Martha was born on August 24, 1931 to Holt and Myrtle Gibson, in Buckhorn, KY. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheila; son, James; their father Hershel Smith; and son, Eddie Trissel. She is survived by her loving husband of...

Poteet, James B. "Jim", age 78, of Miamisburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Jim was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving during the Korean War. He retired as a Store Manager with Kroger and started a second career at Prudential as a life insurance agent and financial analyst. Along with his wife, Jim enjoyed spending much of...

RASOR, Helen C., age 93, Centerville, passed away peacefully February 24, 2008 in Florida. Helen was born in Dayton on June 27, 1914 to the late Elmer and Caroline Wunderlich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Arnol S. Black and brother Nelson Wunderlich. She is survived by her husband, Walter Rasor; sister,...

DEVNEY, Robert L., age 54, passed away at home Tuesday, February 26, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy, and his brother, Johnson. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Mary; daughter, Hope Roe of Somerset, KY; step sons, Jason (Sadie) Humphrey of Yellow Springs, OH and Steven Humphrey of Seattle, WA;...

TACKIS, Nick D. age 26, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mabel and John Tackis and Hazel and Tom Reel; and uncle, Tommy Reel. He is survived by his mother, Janet Humphrey; father, Duane Tackis; sisters, Laura and Stephanie Tackis; son, Dominick Paoli-Tackis, born February 7,...

Knight, Kathryn J., age 42, of Moraine, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008 after a lengthly illness. Kathryn was a member of the Shelter Community Church in Dayton. She was a loving and devoted wife, mom, and grandma.Kathryn is survived by her husband: Mark D. Knight; daughters: Ashely Knight, Ciera Bowles, Jessica (Kevin) Poston; sons: Mark Knight Jr., Mason Knight;...

Pyles, Phyllis Ann, age 78, of West Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 24, 2008. She was born May 25, 1929 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Soloman & Freda (Rotered) Oakley. She retired from Duriron Company and was a member of the American Legion Post 762. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence D. Pyles;...

Pyles, Lawrence D., age 79, of West Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 24, 2008. He was born December 28, 1928 in Nancy, KY, the son of Valantis K. & Sallie (Garner) Pyles. He served in the US Army and retired as a construction worker. He was a member of the American Legion Post 762. He is preceded in...

HERR, Mary Lucille, age 85 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Charles L. Herr. She is survived by her sons, Larry A. Herr, of Atlanta, GA, and his partner Andy Rindsberg of Tuscaloosa, AL, and Terry L. Herr, AIA, and wife Mignon, of Alpharetta, GA; and...

Penley, Jack, age 76 of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born January 6, 1932 in Keokee, VA, the son of Howard & Cora Elizabeth (Blanken) Penley. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was the owner of Jack's Bar. He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Marquis, Catherine S., age 94, of Miamisburg, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Sycamore Glen Health Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred & Elizabeth Spanitz; husband, Ralph Marquis, sisters, Tillie Motch, Mary Eckert, & Bert Lawler. She is survived by her sister, Helen Smith and numerous nieces & nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial...

Poland, Freddie H., age 94, of Trotwood passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Friendship Village. She was born January 4, 1914 in Lexington, KY. She was preceded in death by husband, William; parents Frank & Georgia Horn, and brother Frank Horn. She is survived by son, Fred of Dayton, grandson, Steven (Erin) Poland of Hilliard, OH, granddaughter, Adrienne Shonkwiler...

Fletcher, Max E., age 68, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008. He was born November 10, 1939 in Dayton, the son of Frank & Faye (Griffith) Fletcher. He served in the US Marine Corp and was active in the Awana Children's Program at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two sons, James & Thomas Fletcher;...

Templeton, Laura "Betty", age 66, of Riverside passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harley & Nora Swigert and her son Robert K. Templeton. Survivors include her husband, Tom; sons, William R. & David Templeton; grandchildren, Samantha, Jason, Dana, Dustin, & Justin; sisters, Barbara, Marge, & Norma; brother, John; and numerous nieces...

EDDY, Arthur Elwood, former owner and president of the Eddy Insurance Agency, died in the Hospice Unit of the VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio Friday, February 22, 2008 of natural causes. Art was born February, 15th 1925, at home, a late Valentine present to his mother and father, Treva and Clarence Eddy, in Osborn, Ohio. He was the youngest...

HUDNALL, Opal, age 97, of Kettering went home to be with the Lord Friday February 22, 2008, she left the family that she loved very dearly. Opal was born August 25, 1910 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband Denver; her parents Charles and Mabel Webb; brothers Chester, Leroy, Elmer, Harry, Herman, Charles, and Eddie; sisters...