Alpha Aaron Crowell, Jr., age 64, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at his home. He was born January 25, 1944 in Pulaski, VA, the son of Alpha A. & Josie B. Crowell. He was a veteran, serving both in the US Army and Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roy Douglas Hoback...

HARMAN, John Michael He was born on Oct. 6, 1948. He Died Apr. 23,2008. Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was preceded in death by Sister; Brenda L. Father; Louis E. Brother-in-law; Roscoe R. Johnson, Brother; Jeffrey N; Mother Bonnie L. He is survived by brothers; Roger L., Daniel L., Carl B, Neal W, Sisters; Anita J.,...

CLEVER, Stanley B, Sr.,83, of Xenia passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008 at VA Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Jane Clever; brother Lester Clever; and son-in-law Dan Switalski. Stan is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris Clever; children Bruce (Diana) Clever, Jan Switalski, Glenn (Donna) Clever, and Robin (Kate) Clever; 12...

Vuong, Hien Quang, age 81, of Huber Heights, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at his home. He was born in Vietnam on January 1, 1927. Hien was a Lt. Colonel in the South Vietnam Army. He is preceded in death by his wife, Chi Kim Nguyen. Survivors include his 16 children and their spouses; 16 grandchildren; 6 great...

Boyd, Sheryl, age 61, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Sheryl was a long time Registered Nurse in the Dayton Area primarly at Grandview Hospital for over 24 years.Sheryl is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Chad (Santa) Dansby of Huber Heights, Dennis (Shannon) Dansby of Florida; daughters and sons-in-law: Bridget (Nick) Kleismit...

Williams, Brian Doyle, age 44, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Brian was born April 1, 1964 to the late Orville R. & Mary L. (Johnson) Williams. As a child, he attended the Doty House in Middletown, he was a graduate of both Middletown High School and Miami University Middletown. Brian worked at Walmart and NStock in...

GIFFORD, Judith L., age 28, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 25, 2008 at home. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clifford and Julia Chaffin and Judy Tincher. Judith is survived by her son, Benjamin Engles; father and step-mother, Tom and Cheryl Chaffin; mother, Paula Pennington; brothers, Clifford and Charles Chaffin; step-brother, Shannon Bangert, as well as numerous nieces,...

LILLY, Jon "Jonboy", 47, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008. He is survived by his parents William and Dixie Lilly; brother William (Faith) Lilly; sisters Tami (Leonard) Childress and Kae Jackson; daughter Tabitha Nicole Lilly; nieces and nephews: Stephen, Jason, Jennifer, BJ, and Meghan; other family and friends, including those at Connells. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM...

HOLLAND, Eleanor, age 67, departed this life to be with the Lord, April 22, 2008. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Addie Simmons, 2 brothers: Clayborn and James Simmons, 1 sister: Nadean Jones. Survivors include 1 son: James Holland, 1 daughter: Addie (Raymond) Tellez, 2 grandchildren: Raynna...

Winters, Mariel C., age 60, of Tipp City went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2008. She was born October 15, 1947 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Charles E. & Rosa C. (Long) Kelley. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandma and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived...

PIATT, Mary, L., 64, of Dayton passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008 at her home with family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents Howard and Helen French; husband Dale Piatt; and brother Howard French, Jr. Mary is survived by her children Kevin (Rhonda) Piatt and Tara (Jeff) Smith; grandchildren Michael (Erica), Jesse, Jeffrey, and Jordan;...

Vaughn, Paul Lee, age 79, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Paul was born May 17, 1928 in Harlan County, Kentucky, the son of the late James F. Vaughn and Minnie L. (Hoover) Vaughn. Paul was a retired, self-employed Gulf service station operator in the Kettering area, and he was a United States Army Veteran serving from...

STEVENSON, Clara A. age 72, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel; step-daughter, Vickie; parents, Pete and Clara; and brother, Bobby. She is survived by her children, Yvonne (Jim) McCloud, Donald (Lea Ann), Billy (Debbie), Teresa (Jim) Kinnison, Bobby; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Ervin Goodwin; special friend, Puckett; and...

Burdette, Ray L., age 57, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born January 30, 1951 in Dayton, the son of Denver & Evelyn Burdette. He retired from the City of Dayton. He is survived by his son, Damon Burdette; granddaughter, Savannah Rai; brothers, Jim (Sherry) Burdette, David (Nora) Burdette, Randy (Antoinette)...

Corwin, Richard A., age 61, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2008. Richard was preceded in death by his parents: Harold E. & Helen E. Corwin; and his brother: Harold E. Corwin Jr. Dick is survived by his wife: Linda; his step children: Kimberly (Craig) Quaintance of CA and Bradley (Gina) Bell of TX; grandchildren: Caitlin Quaintance, Angela...

MESSMEAR, Rose Marie, 33, of Riverside passed away Saturday, April 19, 20008. She is preceded in death by her father Thomas Messmear and aunt Etta Mae Turner. Rose is survived by her mother Phyllis Messmear; sister Denise (David) Hicks; aunts Michelle George (David Baker) and Mary Simpkins; uncles Clarence George and Donald George; nieces and nephews Nathan, Nicole, Nickoles, Nathaniel,...

Schuck, Loretta A. "Sid", age 81, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born July 24, 1926 in Trenton, IN, the daughter of Jerome & Ida (Frey) Schuck. Loretta received her BS in Nursing in 1948 from St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington, KY. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Grandview Hospital...

BLEVINS, Pamela R. (nee Schoonover), born in Dayton, went to be with the Lord Jesus April 21, 2008 after a courageous fight with cancer. She is survived by two children, Paula Michelle, and Steven; boyfriend of 18 years, Rick McCarty; grandchildren, Michelle and Leanne; mother Janet Brockman; father Jerry Schoonover and friend Roberta Robinson; sister, Melody Schoonover; brother, Rick Schoonover;...

Bailey, Thelma M., age 85, of West Carrollton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Thelma was a long time member of Miami Shores Baptist Church in Moraine and a ling time employee of Dayton Rust Proof and Quality Food and Vending.Thelma is survived by her daughter: Barbara Ann Bailey of West...

Gregory Steven HerrSon of William & Bridgett (Kilgallen) Herr, born July 28, 1962 in Dayton. Passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008. Survived by daughter, Jaimee Herr & wife, Sandra Rose. Private services.