FORD, Allison L."Ally", age 61, passed away Friday, January 25, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Everett Bradshaw; son, Sean Rettig, and grandson, Brandon Michael Bearden. Allison is survived by her sons, Chuck and Scott Bearden; brother Everett (Flora) Bradshaw II; grandsons, Bryan, Joshua, and Elijah Bearden, and special friends and caregivers, Marilyn Flynn, Millie...

ZIGMANN, Edward P., age 87, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008. He is survived by his children, Edward (Sandra) Zigmann, Jr, Gary J. Zigmann, and Joyce A. (Vennis) Williams; siblings, Helen Gasset, Florence (Gene) Petrin, and Walter Zigmann; 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Edward is preceded in death by his parents, Savery...

JOYNER, Julia, E., 69, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is preceded in death by her mother Mary White; husband William C. Joyner, Sr.; and brother Albert White. Julia is survived by her sons William Joyner, Jr. and Eric Joyner; daughter Karen Joyner; loving companion Herbert Jackson; sisters Sarah Thomas and Racheal Scott;...

Charles HoltAge 71, of Harrison Twp., passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 16, 1936 in Block, TN to Joel & Amanda Holt. Charles is survived by his wife of the past 49 years, Laquetta Holt; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen & Richard Miller; two grandsons, Michael & Christopher; and by three great...

Kathryn (Kay) Elizabeth Howick, age 83, of Miami Township, West Carrollton, and formerly of Wilmington, Ohio, passed gracefully late January 19, 2008, and ascended the stairway to heaven. We celebrate her life, her being, and her sensitive touch. She went home to be with the Lord.She was blessed by God the day of her death and baptized by Pastor Bruce...

KINNEY, DANE W., 51, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Grandview Hospital after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his father Jerome Kinney and brothers Dwight, Darrell, and Donald Kinney. Dane is survived by his wife Angela Lyons; son Paul Lyons; daughter Reba Lyons; special son Davion Lyons; mother-in-law Ms. Am; numerous grandchildren; mother...

PROFFITT, Karen (Ramsey), age 54, of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008. She was born May 12, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her grandson Nigel Williams and niece Jessica Fancher. Karen is survived by her children Heather (Chris) Christoff, Jeremy Culbertson, Danny (Tabby) Proffitt; grandchildren Damon and McKenzie Culbertson, Elijah and Jacob Proffitt; parents...

WRIGHT, Merle L., age 85, of Riverside passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008. She was born in Phyllis Kentucky on November 10, 1922. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Clayton M. Wright; parents Miles and Polly Reynolds; brother Ervel Reynolds; and sister Clara Dawson. Merle is survived by her daughter Catherine Courter and her husband,...

Thomas, Barbara Francis, age 69, of West Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Barbara is survived by her husband of 54 years: Elvin G. Thomas; daughter: Saundra Thomas of West Carrollton; son and daughter-in-law: Jack E. (Lisa) Thomas of Dayton; grandchildren: Amecia (Thomas) Carpenter of Dayton, Ronald...

WARD, Thelma, age 85, formerly of Fremont, OH, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008 at Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville. Thelma was born July 7, 1922 in Boston, MA, the eldest child of George & Marguerite Watson. Thelma retired from Fremont Memorial Hospital in 1984. She was an active member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Fremont, Sandusky County Senior Citizens and...

Fair, Danny N., age 51, of Dayton passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008. He was born October 22, 1956 in Springfield, OH, the son of Sam E. & Mae D. Fair. He is preceded in death by his uncle, Rev. Dr. Charles Fair and his grandmother, Ella Jackson. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Michael (Pamela) Fair, Dale...

ROBINSON, Dale, age 50, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008. He is survived by his parents, Donald & Una; fiancée, Donna; daughters, Tasha & Tisha; grandchildren, Arionna, Damion, & Renee, as well as many other loving family members. In Dale's own words, "Keep smiling." Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, January 25, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940...

RICHARDS, Patricia Ruth, born in Cleveland, left us for a better place on Thursday, January 17, 2008, due to cancer. Pat was a beautiful, great, and wonderful wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Phil; her sister Annie and her husband, Ralph, who live in Painesville; her 3 daughters and their husbands: Carol (Charlie), Linda...

Mulhern, Andrew W., age 66, of Vandalia passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008 at Grandview Hospital. He was born January 17, 1942 in Dayton, the son of James & Ann Mulhern. He retired from General Motors. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jim Mulhern. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Ailene Mulhern; son,...

PARTON, Ross, age 73, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers. Ross is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Lona; sons, Jack (Sabrina), Joel (Kim), Jerry (Julie), John, Billy (Melissa); daughters, Evella (Jim), Yvonne (Dino), Cheryl (Jon), Suzanna (Jim), Cynthia (Randy); brothers, Clyde (Shirley), Manuel Jr. (Thelma); sister,...

Clemens, Helen P., age 88, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Helen enjoyed life and especially tap dancing, playing the keyboard, roller skating, reading, and doing crossword puzzles.Helen is survived by her sons: William Clemens & Richard Clemens both of Huber Heights; daughters: Sue Clemens of Franklin, Cindy (Kenneth) Rupert of PA, Nancy...

FANNON, Melissa S., 28, of Dayton passed away Friday, January 18, 2008 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She is preceded in death by her mother Sherry; grandparents; numerous aunts and uncles. Melissa is survived by her father Dorman (Pattie) Fannon; love of her life, son Isaiah Brewer; fiancé Rick Brewer; sister Denise (Gene) Skaggs; brothers Gary (Rhonda) Veg and...

BOND, Kylie Rhianna, was born silent, and our little angel has gone to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 19, 2008. She is survived by her mother, Ashley Bond; grandmother, Lisa Moore; grandfather, Arthur Fields; great-grandfather George Moore; great-grandparents, Don and Pamela Sams, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2PM Thursday, January 24, 2008...