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...

YOUNG, Randy B. age 57, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Roberta Young. He is survived by his children, Bradley Young of Chicago, and Jennifer Young, of Houston; brothers, Paul Jr., Bill, and Richard; sisters, Carol, Janice, and Jo; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends....

GENTRY, John R. Jr., 54, of Arcanum, formerly of Trotwood, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Lenora Gentry. John is survived by his daughter Megan Gentry; son Ian Gentry; sisters Linda Baker and Connie (Donnie) Burns; ex-wife Becci; nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was a founding...

COLLINS, Luverna, age 88, passed away in Hospice of Defiance, OH May 6, 2008. She was born in Breathitt Co. KY. in 1919 to Elijah and Carrie (Back) Clemons. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Max Collins in 1999; and son, Thomas L. Collins in 1973. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey L. Collins and his...

WHEELER (COCHRAN), Betty J., age 78, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Cochran and Louise Wheeler; brother, Tommy Cochran, and 2 infant grandsons. Betty is survived by her husband of 61 years, William Wheeler; children, Delores (Terry) Ozias, Diana (Curt) Crabtree, Debbie (Randy) Foucht, Doris Kirkman; siblings, Bobbie Hiles, Butch (Jo)...

COOPER Jr., Leslie R. "Rocky", age 82, of Dayton, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was born August 21, 1925 in Dayton, OH. Leslie was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Navy. He retired from WPAFB after 30 years and MTC. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, the Masonic Lodge and Shriners....

Marjorie Jean SmithAge 78, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Harry Smith in 1992; mother & father, Edna R. & Jess F. Murphy; two brothers, Jess C. & Walter Murphy; and by four sisters, Lillian, Vivian, Evelyn & Virginia. Marjorie was the...

MANUEL, Douglas Keith, age 39, of Dayton, made his transition on May 3, 2008 as the result of a house fire. He was born on August 31, 1968 and is survived by his father and step-mother, Bobby K. and Nancy Manuel of Kettering; his mother, Rev. Linda A. Marshall of Centerville; his sister, Nicole Manuel of Kettering; his half sister,...

ANKENEY, Beryl S., left this world peacefully May 5, 2008 at 8:50AM at Hospice of Dayton. Beryl was born Dec. 1st., 1922 in Warren Co., OH. to Samuel & Edna (Morgan) Meredith. She was a graduate of Waynesville High School. Beryl met and married John C. Ankeney, Sr. and together they raised 5 children. She spent all but the last...

Michael M. SchulkeAge 57, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, at his home after an extended illness. Mike is survived by his wife of the past 38 years, Patricia "Patti" (Lambert) Schulke; three children, Michelle, Kelli & Zachary Schulke; four grandchildren, Kelsey, Mekhi, Devan & Jace; three brothers, Patrick, Stephen & Dennis; one sister, Susan; and by...

CULLARS, Huston, 87, of Vandalia passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents Clarance and Violet Cullars. Huston is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Cullars; children Scott (Dorothy) Cullars and Cindy Cullars; 3 grandchildren; brother Norman Cullars; and other family and friends. He was a veteran in...

PRESTEL, Mildred, age 83, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008. She is survived by her daughters, Jean Silo, Theresa Daniel, Sandra Prestel; brother, Kelly Banks, Jr.; grandchildren, Chris Kennedy, Sheila Kaiser, Joe Silo, Matthew Lasley, Patrick Lasley, Shaun Prestel; 7 great grandchildren (and a great granddaughter on the way); 2 great great grandsons; son-in-law, Mark Silo, and ex-husband, LeRoy Prestel....