Smith, D. Berry, age 76, of Centerville, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2007. Berry was a United States Air Force Veteran proudly serving during the Korean War. He retired as Sales Manager with over 31 years of service for Appleton Papers Inc., and was an avid gardener.Berry is survived by his wife of over 52 years: Mary (McClain) Smith;...

Smith, Walter Eugene Sr., age 79, of West Carrollton, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2007 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. He will now be at peace in heaven with his wife of 60 years: Marybeth (Pape) Smith. He was also preceded in death by his parents: Walter Zachariah & Marjorie Ann (Sullivan) Smith; brothers: Bryan C. & Lowell E....

Tate, Linda Lu, age 68, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2007. Linda is survived by her sons: Ernest (Sandra) Tate & Warren (Ann) Tate; daughter Lela (Tom) Sell; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister: Betty Gultice; brother: Ed (Grace) Clemans; special cousin: Nancy; and numerous other nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was preceded in death...

Cave, Wilma J., age 74, of Lewisburg passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Kindred Hospital, Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur Schrieber & Deba (Holderman) Brookey; husband, Hubert Cave, Jr.; and her daughters, Gloria Hoessli & Hope Thrush. Survivors include her children, Rick Cave, Kathleen Dee Allen, Robin Koeller, Wanda Myers, Faith Bennett, Charity...

CLINE, Billy, 75, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 23, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dolores Cline; children Greg (Vicki) Cline, Debbi (David) Branham, Phil (Diane) Cline, and Mark (Steffanie) Cline; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brothers James (Macie) and Bob (Linda) Cline; sisters Betty (Don) Steely, Kathy (Henry) Chafin, and Wally (Richard) Zigman;...

Grabeman, Dorothy J., age 89, born November 11, 1917, was only a few days from her 90th birthday at the time of her death on Thanksgiving Day. The family is truly thankful fro her long and rich life.Daughter of Marie (Craine) & Bennie Schlegheck, she was a graduate of Kings Mills High School and Miami Jacobs College.She is preceded in...

WILLIAMS, Carole R., 70, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Williams. Carole is survived by her sister Marilyn Estridge, husband James; niece Pam Hanfelder, husband Joe; and nephew Michael Estridge, wife Lea Ann. She was retired from Red Cross after many years. Special thanks to Englewood Manor and Hospice...

NICKERSON, Aaron, 25 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007. He is survived by Jennifer, his loving wife; his parents, Kimberly and David; siblings Pamela, Jon, and Joey. Aaron was a member of the Dayton Vineyard Church. Aaron persevered with a life long battle with cystic fibrosis but is now glorified in Christ. A memorial service will be held...

NELSON, Howard R., 81, of New Carlisle passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Roseanna Nelson; daughter Carolyn (Tim) Shoe; brothers Larry Nelson, of CA and Jack Nelson, of Lancaster, OH; other family and friends. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Monday, November...

THOMPSON, Anthony "Tony" age 62 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. Anthony was born on March 28, 1945 in Middletown, OH to Howard and Helen (Abney) Thompson. He worked for Centerville Schools for 39 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Janie Tooley and his nephew Kevin Thompson. He is...

Ellis, Floyd Thomas Sr., age 72, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2007. Floyd was a United States Navy Veteran and he was a retired truck driver with Teamsters #957. He was a member of Miami Shores Baptist Church, American Legion Post # 598, Miamisburg Moose Lodge, and Fraternal Order of Eagles.Floyd is survived by his wife: Shelva...

SMITH, James S., age 73, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. Jim was born November 16, 1934, in Dayton, Ohio. He retired from Delco Moraine after 29 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Catherine Smith and 9 brothers and sisters. Jim is survived by his loving wife...

MORRIS, Thomas age 56 of Kettering, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father James M. Morris and his brother Michael Morris. He is survived by his mother Rita Morris of Cedarville, his sister Elizabeth and husband Ralph Masters of Franklin, Patricia and husband Larry Riggs of Cedarville, his brother...

Marcum, Larry Dale, 59, husband of Diane Marcum, died Tues., Nov. 20, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. Born in Furnace, KY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Ina Hall Marcum. Mr. Marcum was an electronics technician for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors other than his wife include...

MORT, Calvin, 63 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007. He was preceded in death by Mary Lou, his loving wife of 39 years. He is survived by his son, Jared Mort and wife Felicia; daughter, Rachel Korpi and husband Tommy; four grandchildren: Andrew, Felicia, Natalie, and Sophia; brothers, John Mort and Edward Mort; sister, Jeanette Holmes; and numerous...

Edmonds, Jeanette, age 67, of Dayton passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, John W. & Viola (Mearns) Collins. Survivors include her children, Theresa Adkins & son-in-law, Rickey Adkins of Dayton, Michael and David Leonard of Dayton; grandson, Christopher Adkins; great grandson, Tyler Adkins; sisters, Jean Sisco & Virginia...

WILSON, Deloris J., age 68, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James Wilson. Deloris is survived by her children, Donna Wilson and Danny (Cindy) Wilson; sister, Lodema (Walter) Myers; special friend, Jennifer Parker, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother who will be dearly...

Angella J. HolcombAge 42, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 18, 2007, at her home. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Evelyn Woods. Angella is survived by her companion of the past nine years, Charlie Craddock; her parents, Linda & C. Wayne Foster; two daughters, Samantha & Danielle Holcomb and their father, Mike Holcomb; two sisters,...

Margaret Azoe RogersAge 66, of Dayton, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007, at her home. Margaret is survived by her husband of the past 30 years, Don Rogers; one daughter, Becky (Shaffer) Allison; two sons, David Shaffer and Christopher Shaffer; six grandchildren; one brother and three sisters. Margaret was a writer/poet having published four books. She was a member of...

John Lee Rodgers, Sr.Age 55, formerly of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord August 8, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore M. Rodgers & Mary L. Rodgers; his brothers, James T. Rodgers & Richard N. Rodgers; and by his companion, Opal Rodgers. John is survived by his sons, John Lee Rodgers,...