Eldridge, Ruby Ellen, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. She was born June 23, 1934 in Plumber's Landing, KY, the daughter of Lee & Martha (Spurlock) Butler. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, JC Eldridge; granddaughters, Becky Schuler & Jessica Eldridge; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include her children, Jackie (Debbie)...

Toops, Reecie R., age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008 at GrandviewHospital. She was born September 13, 1921 in Jamestown, TN, the daughter of A. Allred & Mary Jane (Whited) Allred. She was a minister's wife for many years. Reecie was a wonderful chef, seamstress, and loved gardening-she could make anything grow. She is preceded...

Charles Willis FustonAge 73, of Harrison Twp., passed away Monday, March 17, 2008. Charles is survived by his wife of the past 55 years, Bernice Fuston; one daughter, Rhonda & Matt Hartsock; two granddaughters, Kelly & Mike Rowlands and Kyla & Mike Guy; two great grandchildren, Casey Matthew Rowlands & Anna Katelyn Guy; one sister, Iona Garner; two special sisters-in-law,...

MORGAN, Vina, age 82, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 16, 2008. She is preceded in death by her first husband, William Wynn; second husband, George Morgan and children, Viola, Virgil, Imagene, Billy, Lucy, and Geneva. She is survived by sons-in-law, Bob and Vern Wells; siblings, Campbell, Verna, Marie, Cecil, as well as numerous grandchildren and great...

BARNES, Jr., William L., age 26, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 15, 2008. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn and Helen Zuber and Edwin Barnes. William is survived by his parents, William L. Barnes, Sr. and Gwynn Zuber; brother, Glenn Barnes; 6 uncles; 3 aunts, as well as numerous cousins and second cousins. He was an avid...

Voulena Valine AdkinsAge 84, of Union, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Frank Adkins Sr.; and by one great grandson, Corey Campbell. Voulena is survived by three sons and three daughters, Priscilla Daniels, Tom & Deloris Adkins, Frank Jr & Barb Adkins, Darlene &...

Danner, Charles D., age 79, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1928 in Hillham, TN, the son of Stanley & Ila (Livingston) Danner. He retired from GM Harrison Radiation after 38 years of service. Charles was a member of OKI, Masons, and Vandalia Church of Christ. He...

FRANKSON, Craig, age 59, passed away suddenly at home Tuesday, March 11, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father, Vernon L. Frankson; mother, Lela M. Frankson, and nephew, John Frankson. Craig is survived by his daughters, Michele (Alan) Terry, Renee (Ted) Hamilton; grandchildren, Bryce, Karlie, Camden, Max, and Sam; girlfriend, Sue Janek and her family; siblings, Gerald (Sandy)...

Pamela D. WatsonAge 53, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Friday, March 14, 2008. She attended church at Northridge Freewill Baptist. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Watson Sr. in 2006; father, Joseph C. Pachmayer; sister, Deborah Sue Vermillion-Scott. Pam is survived by her mother, Mary Jo Fielder; two sons, Gordon Watson...

VanHOOSE, Hubert, age 83 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 15, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Geraldine VanHoose. He was preceded in death by his eldest daughter. He is also survived by 3 sons and 2 daughters, of Dayton; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many beloved family and friends. Visitation will be held...

Hattie A. EvansAge 69, of Riverside, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 15, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Monnie Johnson; and by one son, Steven Evans. Hattie is survived by her husband of the past 50 years, Carl H. Evans; one son, Randy & Jeneen Evans; one daughter, Penny Sturgill; nine...

Jacqueline R. ZollerAge 68, formerly of Dayton, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008, in Frankfort, Ohio. Jackie is survived by two sons, Scott & Cindy Zoller and Dean & Jennifer; one daughter, Wanda Emrick; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Susie & Jack Minser; and by one brother, Richard & June Lego. Private services will be held at the...

HOWE, Marilyn, age 86, of Beavercreek passed away on Friday, March 15, 2008, at Trinity Community after a brief illness. Marilyn was born February 25, 1922, the daughter of Clinton and Mary Downs. She was proceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Harold Howe and her daughter Becky Leach, five brothers and three sisters. She is survived...

FARLEY, Greg J., 41, of Fairborn passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 13, 2008 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his grandparents General and Daisy Farley and Laura Combs. Greg is survived by his wife Denise Farley; children Amber Farley and Brian Lloyd; parents Mary and J.W. Farley; sisters Charlotte "Kay" Farley, Tonya (Ron) Allen, and Theresa (Joe)...

FRAZIER, Bertha "Bert" L., age 77, passed away Thursday March 13, 2008. She was born on January 22, 1931 in Garrett Kentucky. Bert is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Theodore; children Barb Ringo, Linda Pollock, Alice Frantz, Connie Warner; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister; 1 brother; and many other friends and relatives. The family...

WHEELER, John L., 64, of Dayton Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents Victor and Pearl Wheeler; brothers Paul, Zane, and Jimmy; and sister Martha Lou. John is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jane Wheeler; children John (Julie) Wheeler, Jeff (Amanda) Wheeler, and Jenni (Ben) Arnett; grandchildren Darien, Jonathan, Jacob,...

William A. PelfreyAge 68, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Ova Pelfrey; and by one brother, Stanley Pelfrey. Bill is survived by his wife of the past 20 years, Debbie Pelfrey; his mother, Loulinda Pelfrey; three children, Linda, Jim & Ashley; three sisters, Emma Sue, Brenda & Fawna; and by...

Wilson, Jimmie K., age 71, of Huber Heights, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born January 17, 1937 in Louisa, KY, the son of Emogene Wallace. He is preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Wilson; daughter, Lisa (Don) Partee; grandchildren, Ryan, Chad, & Chelsey; great grandchildren, Rion, Keirsten;...

SIGLER, Georgia, passed away on March 10, 2008 at Hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband Archie Sigler and her mother and father. She is survived by 2 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Linda and Shane Fuller and Tasha and Thomas Mullins, 5 sisters, 1 brother, 5 grandchildren (Breanna, Tiffany, Bailey, Mariah, and Camron), brother-in law Charles Sigler, and...