JOYNER, Karen M., 47, of Dayton Passed away Friday January 23, 2009 at home. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Julia Joyner. Karen is survived by her partner Michael W. Lee; sons Michael W. Lee II, Jeremie Michael (Kelly) Lee, and Charles Joseph Lee; 7 grandchildren; brothers William Joyner Jr and Eric Joyner; and many friends....

O'Neill, Elizabeth M., age 82, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dayton, where she sang in the choir, and a long time volunteer at St. Pauls soup kitchen and St. Vincent de Paul.Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband: Charles E. O'Neill Sr.; and her son:...

Vergamini, Emilia J., age 98, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at St. Leonards Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years: Frank in 2003; and two sons: Robert & Stephen. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: Paul & Kathleen of Jacksonville, FL, George & Nancy of Centerville, Thomas...

Scurfield, Catherine F., age 75, of New Lebanon, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009.Catherine is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Cathy (John) Miles, Margie Scurfield; sons: John & David Scurfield; grandchildren: Ryan (Jamie) Miles, Zachary (Clarissa) Miles, Jordan & Connor Miles; great grandchildren: Hailey & Collin Miles; brothers: Stephen & Regis Straka; sisters: Virginia McCaffrey, Patricia Curinga; and...

DEAN, Ruth E., 86, of Medway passed away Tuesday January 20, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, David D. Dean; children Karen (Ralph) Mount and Dan (Betty) Dean; grandchildren Wade Dean, Matthew Mount, Kyle Dean, and Shannon Dean; and great granddaughter Haley Dean. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Monday January 26, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral...

BARTON, Jr., Tivis K., age 72, was born July 12, 1936 and went to be with the Lord January 23, 2009. He was born to Maxie and Kermit Barton. Preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline - born to this union, children, Phyllis (Greg) Moore, Carolyn (Corky) Compton, and Debra (Jeff) McWain, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren, also...

Geneva L. AndersAge 47, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, L.C. Stidham; and by one brother, Kenny Stidham. Geneva is survived by one daughter, Chasity (Anthony) Coleman; one son, Jimmy Anders, Jr.; three grandchildren, Alyssa & Logan Coleman and Desiree Anders; siblings, Danny Stidham, Margaret Metcalf, Rick, Larry and...

RICHARDSON Sr. William C. (Doodle) 81, met his Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 21, 2009. He was born May 12, 1927 in Middletown, OH. He served his country with the U.S. Navy and was a WWII veteran, a member of First Assembly of God in Xenia, and Word of God Church in Xenia. He is survived by his children, Sherry...

Roach, Ruby C., age 67, of Huber Heights, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009. She was born October 15, 1941 in Wayland, KY, the daughter of Stewart & Marcella (Whitten) Cable. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Conley Roach; children, Teresa Beckelheimer of Springboro, Connie Dean of Huber Heights, Pam Maurer of Huber Heights, & Marcella (Rich) Vanderkooy...

SAVAGE, Carolyn, age 59, passed away Friday, January 16, 2009. She was born December 17, 1949 in Dayton, OH. Carolyn blessed the lives of many people with her generosity and kindness. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Van Abshire and Millie Lockard, and sister, Deborah Lynn Abshire. She is survived by her children, Debora Abshire, Gerald (Andria) Abshire,...

KOVACS, William G., age 86, of Beavercreek passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009. He was born July 29, 1922 in Saberton, WV. He was a veteran of World War II and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years from the United States Air Force where he worked in human intelligence and was a 32nd degree Mason. On his...

DOUGLAS, Kenneth W Age 76 of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, January 20 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife Mary of 58 years and daughter Teresa, and a host of other relatives and friends. Ken had served in the Marine Corps for 20 years retiring in Dayton as a Recruiter. His life work was being an...

BRENNER, Shannon Barclay age 24 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009. She is survived by her parents Keith and Diane Brenner, her brother Christopher; uncles Douglas, Bruce and Jeffrey Brenner; and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held 7:00 pm Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Church 3315 Martel Drive, Dayton....

Holly, Michael E., age 50, of Englewood passed away on January 15, 2009 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Marguerite Holly and his sister, Charlotte Campbell. He is survived by his daughter, Dana Liegh Holly; sons, Brian & Randy Picklesimer, all of Texas; 4 grandchildren; sisters, Charmaine Mosteller and Karen Fox; brother, Dwayne...

Hoskins Sr., Billy Wayne, age 67, of Greenville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a member of the Painters Local 249 for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Marian (Kramer) Hoskins; children, Billy (Sandy) Hoskins, Jr., Jeff (Jennifer) Hoskins, & Christine (Henry) Benbow; step-children, Anthony Ballard, Melissa (Marty) Thompson, & Renee (Ray)...

JONES, Saphronia "Judy" age 78, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at Kettering Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Arthur Jones Jr.; sons, Robert K. (Pam) Phillips, John R. Phillips; daughters, Carolyn Sue (Bob Beam) Napier, Sandra Jean (Roger) Thomas, Charlotte Jane (James) Lynch; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and brother Marple (Crystal) Fannin;...

Linda M. NieceAge 61, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009. Linda is survived by her husband of the past 12 years, Leon E. Niece; and by two sons, Mark & Daniel Lipski. The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday (1/23) at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton. A prayer...

LINEBAUGH, Ray E., age 82, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his wife of 61 ½ years, Gloria; daughter, Rebecca, and husband, Richard Sellman; son, Ted, and wife, Karen Linebaugh; 5 grandsons; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Alice, and husband, Calvin Black, and special friend of 72 years, Bud Filer. He served with...