EVANS, Charles L., born in Russellville, Alabama, September 3, 1945 went home to the Lord on October 12, 2008. Charles was the eldest son of James Sr. and Ernestine Evans of Lima Ohio. He graduated from Lima High School where he was President of his Junior & Senior class. He attended Wilberforce University and graduated from Capital University. He was...

Boyer, Willard A., age 86, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Slatington, PA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Willard was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving during WWII, and retired with the rank of Major from the United States Army Reserve in 1982. He was a retired foreman with the New Jersey Zinc Company...

CONLEY, Roscoe (Charles), age 85, of Dayton, passed away at his home Friday, October 10, 2008. Roscoe was born August 18, 1923 in Cannel City, KY to the late Joe Marion and Maggie Conley. He was preceded in death by his wife Eva Lee; siblings Rollie Conley, Marie Stamper and Maddelie Robertson; and grandson Charlie King. He is survived by...

FINLEY, Paulette, age 61, of Dayton passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008. Paulette was a very kind, caring, and loving woman who was completely devoted to her children and family. She was born January 12, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. She was employed by the Dayton Public School System for 25 years. She is survived by her children, Steven Finley and...

Lovett, Robert L. (Rob) Age 51, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at OhioStateMedicalCenter after his fight with Leukemia and other complications. He was born July 24, 1957 in Sidney, OH. He graduated from SidneyHigh School in 1975 where he was part of the marching band. He was a very loving and devoted husband to his wife and...

ONEY, Curtis, age 67, of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 12, 2008. Born September 1, 1941 in Lackey, KY to the late James Oney and Rosa Ella Oney Ferguson. Preceded in death by his step-father Johnnie S. Ferguson; mother-in-law Ruby Prater; 2 brothers O.C. and Benny; 3 sisters Georgia, Anna and Imogene. Survived by his wife of 7...

MOON, Clarence J., age 79, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008. He was born June 4, 1929 in Greenfield, Ohio. He retired from the Dayton Fire Dept. as a Lieutenant after 29 years, was a member of VFW #8312 in Beavercreek, and the Masonic Lodge. Clarence was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the United States...

Seman, Eugene W. "Gene", age 78, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Gene was a 2008 inductee into the Stivers High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Gene earned nine letters at Stivers. He earned four in track, two in basketball, two in football, and one in baseball. A teammate and close friend of Chuck Grigsby on the...

LANCE, Norman T., 73, of Huber Heights passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents Ivan and Jennie Lance; brother George Lance; sister Mildred Bolton; and daughter Cassie Barnes. Norman is survived by his wife Margaret "Peggy" Lance; sons Robert Lance, of Vandalia, Mike Lance, of Bradenton FL, and Kevin (Christine) Lance, of Huber...

LEWIS, Michael Raymond, age 50 of Wilmington, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on October 9, 2008 at 7:00 A.M. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Raymond E. Lewis, and his brothers Charles and Eddie Lewis of Lucasville, OH. He is survived by his mother Audery Jacqueline Lewis, of Bellbrook, OH, and three sisters: Sharon Barr of Manchester,...

OESWEIN Jr., George, age 87, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, George L. and Helen (Hurst) Oeswein. He is survived by his brother, Jerry (Janice) Oeswein; nephew, David (Anne) Oeswein, and niece, Janell (Steve) Stinson. He worked at General Motors for over 40 years, where he retired. George was a member of...

HATFIELD, Claude R., age 88, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by Margie Hatfield, his wife of 51 years, his daughter, Linda George, his parents, William and Ruby Hatfield, 2 sons-in-law, Charles Alcorn and Richard George, and 3 brothers, Robert, Carl, and Kelly Hatfield. He is survived by daughter, Vivian J....

SCHRADER-KOELLER, Eleanor M. age 95 of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her first husband Homer Koeller and her husband Clarence Schrader, grandson Steve Burkholder, son-in-law Carey Burkholder, brothers Gordon and John Kenne; sisters-in-law Edna and Eloise. She is survived by her daughters Diana and husband Jerry Barlowe and Carol Burkholder; granddaughter Juliana...

GALLI Sr., Joseph age 82 of Miami Twp., passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Rufino and Frances Galli and his brother Nazarino Galli. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dolores Galli; son Joseph Galli Jr.; step daughter Frances Hinshaw; 4 step grandchildren;...

MITCHELL, Reverend John T. "Tommy" age 62 of Rockford, OH, formerly of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 10, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents James R. Mitchell, Ethel M. and Ray Snider, his brothers Robert and Richard Mitchell, nephew Michael Mitchell and a special friend Cynthia Harris. He is survived by his...

McKNIGHT, Ronald L. age 59, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He worked at SuperValu in Xenia for 23 years. He was also a devoted Nascar fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret McKnight; granddaughter, Mercedes Carter; brothers, Jr. and John McKnight; sisters, Helen Smith, Carol Barry, and Judy Crowson; father-in-law,...

OVERLA, Robert H., age 78, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008. He was born July 21, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #321 and a Veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean War. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing pool with his buddies that he worked with...

BEAN, Shane, age 39, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2008 at...

GRIFFIN-BROWN, Janet Loraine, age 46, was born on November 16, 1961, in Rome, GA, to the late Leroy and Annie Laura Griffin. She departed this life on October 3, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Janet graduated from Rome High School in 1979. Janet relocated to Jersey City, NJ, where she received her Bachelors Degree of Arts from Jersey City College,...

TURNER, Wayne E., age 62, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008. He was born September 17, 1946 in Lima, Ohio. Wayne was a past Royal Ranger Leader with the youth at New Life Fellowship Church and was a first aid instructor with the American Red Cross. He is survived by his wife, Diane Turner; two daughters, Rachel White...