Yount, Norma L., age 76, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born July 18, 1931 in Dayton. She was retired from Children's Medical Center and was formerly an employee of Northridge Schools. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maude Hiffmeyer and her husband, Dale Yount. Survivors include her children,...

Cheek, Edith Marie, age 94, passed away on November 15, 2007 at Liberty Retirement Home in Dayton, Ohio after years of frail health. Survived by her daughter, Barbara Feaver and her husband Don, of Grand Bend Ontario, Canada, granddaughters, Sandra Kovacs and husband John of London Ontario, Regina Betz of Watsontown, PA, Debra Parrish and husband Todd of Lewisburg, PA,...

Isham, Lewis F., age 84, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Patriot Ridge Community, Fairborn. He was born August 23, 1923 in Harriman, TN, the son of Walter & Lillie (Whaley) Isham. He served in the US Air Force during WWII and was the owner and operator of Dayton Sweeper Repair. He is preceded in death...

BENTRUP, Karl E. "Kwick Karl", 50, of Dayton passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at Grandview Hospital. He was an Honorary Lifetime Member of I.A.T.S.E. Local #66. He is preceded in death by his father Gilbert Bentrup. Karl is survived by his mother Martha C. Bentrup; daughters Karla and Krista Bentrup, their mother Donna Bentrup; sister Kathy Scott and niece...

GRAY, Daniel S., age 38, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 peacefully at his home of natural causes. Born May 5, 1969 in Davenport IA, to John L. Gray and Frances J. Dugan. He graduated from Wayne High School in Huber Heights and spent most of his adult life in the Dayton area where he married his loving...

MURPHY, Lena, 85, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her daughter Jessie Shampo, of Roseville, MI. She is survived by her children Wilma Morgan, of English, IN, Wanda Brown, of Channahon, IL, Albert Kilbourne, of Donnelsville, OH, Janice Kilburn, of Utica, MI, Joyce Kill, of St. Joseph, MI,...

Combs, George H. "BUNCHIE", age 69, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2007. George was a proud United States Army Veteran, long time truck driver, and former owner of the Frying Pan Restaurant in Dayton.George is survived by his wife of 39 years: Phyllis DeFurr Combs; son: Carlos Combs of Trotwood; daughters: Phyllis DeFurr & Octavia (Dennis) Buford...

Croley, Wilma Jane (Jayne), a very special friend and mother, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 5, 1934 in Riceville, KY the daughter of Nolan & Polly (Fugate) Vaughan. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Bill Jayne; husband, Walter Croley; granddaughter, Bridgette McGarey....

COULTER, Ronald "Ron", 61, of Huber Heights passed away Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Riverside Nursing Home. He was born October 21,1946 in Pontiac, Michigan. Ron is preceded in death by his father Harold Jones. He is survived by his wife Barbara Coulter; mother Jean Jones; brother Earl Coulter; sons Ronnie and Brian Coulter; nephews Jody, Shane, and Aaron Coulter;...

HELTON, Mildred Janet, age 72, died Sunday, November 11, 2007 in Xenia, OH. She was born April 11, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of the late Herbert N. and Mildred K. Buck. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James Helton; daughter, Deborah Helton; sister, Eunice Evans; two brothers, Virgil Lee Buck and Jerry Buck....

Johnny L. CooperAge 71, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents George & Arizona Cooper, and brothers, Wendell & Kenneth Cooper. Johnny is survived by his brother, George "Jr": sister, Emma Crosthwaite; Companion of 25 years, Mary Peterson; 8 children, Cynthia Haines (James), Little John Cooper, Rebecca Bowen (Chris), Tonya Cooper...

LANSING, Clara Edna, age 91, passed away Monday, November 12, 2007. She was born August 17, 1916 in West Union, OH, the daughter of the late Oscar Foster and Eva Carder. Edna retired from St. Elizabeth Hospital after 15 years. She was very active with the Girl Scouts of America,4-H Clubs, and a member of the Civil Air Patrol. She...

STEPP, Inez Kirk, age 94 of Dayton Ohio passed away Sunday, November 11, 2007. She was born on August 16, 1913 in Inez Kentucky to James D. Kirk and Mahala Ward. She and her husband owned and operated The Fountain in Kermit, WV. for 60 years. She was a member of the Kermit Methodist Church and the Order of the...

Woods, Duane L. Sr., age 66, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2007. Duane retired from E.G. & G. Mound and was a long time member of South Park United Methodist Church. He was a member of F.& A.M. Dayton Lodge #147, Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton, York Rite, where he served as Director of the Stage Crew...

Robert ColstonAge 66, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olion & Kathleen (Dagley) Colston; and by one brother, Jimmy Colston. Bob is survived by his wife of the past 46 years, Betty (West) Colston; three daughters, Breitta Harden, Brenda Colston and Belinda & her husband, Buddy Dennis; four grandchildren,...

Carla M. WilloughbyAge 41, of Northridge, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Eunice H. Halford; and by one sister, Marie Willoughby. Carla is survived by three sons, Jacob & Brad Willoughby and Tyler Brown; her parents, Joyce & Jerry Willoughby; one brother, David & Cheri Willoughby; one sister, Darlene Willoughby; and by...

MCGRAW, Holloway "Mike", age 77, passed away at his home Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 2:02pm, after a lengthy illness. He was born November 30, 1929. He worked 40+ years at Hewitt Soap Company and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his father, Holloway McGraw and siblings, Virgil McGraw and Colleen Greene. He...

Treasa May Rhoads(nee: Hasty)Age 54, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007, at Miami Valley Hospital. Treasa was born on December 9, 1952. She is survived by her children, Jason and Jessica Rhoads as well as their father, Steven Rhoads of Dayton; sisters, Dianna and Roxane; father Clarence Hasty and his wife, Kay; brothers, James and Keith; nephews,...

Jerry M. BurkeAge 59, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007. Jerry is survived by his soul-mate, Judy "Adorable" Spencer and family; his son, Paul & his wife, Virginia Burke; two grandchildren, Devon & Colin Burke; his sister Jan Johnson and his brother-in-law & best friend, Bill Johnson. Jerry was a member of Fairborn United Methodist Church. During...