Robert J. SextonAge 74, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007, at Grandview Hospital. Bob is survived by his wife, caregiver and best friend, Connie Sexton; their two children, Robert L. Sexton and Terri L. Sexton; dear friend and "adopted daughter", Lisa Kennedy; one sister, Virginia & her husband, Earl Nuechterlein; one nephew, Marc & his wife, Mary...

LUDY, Shirley Ann age 57, of Dayton, passed away Friday, June 8, 2007 at her daughter's home. She was preceded in death by her father Earl Etter, her mother Vanila Sturgill and her niece Greta Lynn. She is survived by her daughters Michaele Ludy, Rhonda and husband Frank Howard and Kimberly Forster, her son Jack and wife Paula Ludy; grandchildren...

STANLEY, William "Bill" H., age 49, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 6, 2007. He is preceded in death by his mother, Faye Stanley. Bill is survived by his wife of 11 years, Debbie; children, Jessica and Jared Stanley and Little Bill; his father, Roy Stanley of Pennington Gap, VA; brother, Greg and wife, Melinda of Kokomo, IN; niece and nephew, Ariel...

Kurt E. KochelAge 64, of Huber Heights, beloved husband and father, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton after a very brief illness. Kurt is survived by his wife of the past 37 years, Patricia A. Kochel; three children, Chantaye Painter, Lange & his wife, Carole Painter and Paige & his wife, Pam Painter; numerous grandchildren; and...

Mary Helen EgnorAge 74, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord and her husband, Oscar, Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Noah & Artie Mae Stephens; one grandchild, Brian Lee; one great grandchild, Alyssa Kay; and by numerous brothers and sisters. Mary is...

Thompson, Harold Everett, age 94, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Heartland of Urbana. He was a man of great integrity and was faithful to his Lord. His last prayer was answered to go to sleep in Christ. He was born July18, 1912 in Pike Co., Ohio, the son of George & Minnie Mae (Mead) Thompson....

Robinson, Richard K., age 70 of Dayton, OH, passed away at home on Thursday, June 7, 2007. He was born July 10, 1936 in Dayton, OH, the son of James & Helen (Thompson) Robinson. He retired from Duriron after 30 years of service in 2000. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 30 years, Linda G. Robinson;...

BARNHOUSE, Ellen M. age 86 of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel in care of arrangements. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com.

Walker J. GilbertAge 81, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born July 2, 1925 in Beattyville, Kentucky. Walker is survived by five children, Reba Gilbert, Steve Gilbert, Roy (& his wife, Valerie) Gilbert, Sheree (& her husband, Brian) Pheneger, Bryan Gilbert; the mother of his children, Wanda Walters; five grandchildren; three great...

Russell, Harriett J., age 87 of Dayton, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2007 at Arbors of Dayton. She was born October 15, 1919 in Dayton, Ohio to John & Katie (Hardin) Johnson. She retired from the VA Center and was also involved with the Urban League. Harriett was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years....

SKAPURA, Michael, age 84 of Dayton, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the VA Medical Center after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. He was born on June 11, 1922, in Lore City, OH to John Skapura and Anna (Guzle) Skapura. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph, Nicholas, John, Andrew, and Steve; sisters,...

Sheila M. HodgeAge 45, of Clayton, recently passed away unexpectedly at her home. Sheila was born August 21, 1961 in Dayton to Robert L. & Martha E. Hodge. In addition to her mother she is survived by two sisters, Sharon (Gary) Mansch, Sandra Campbell; three brothers, Rodger (Karen) Hodge, Rick (Karen) Hodge, Rob Hodge; numerous nieces and nephews and special...

Diana Lynn (Pomianowski) Mann, Age 55, of Dayton, passed away at Hospice of Dayton Thursday May 31st, 2007 at 1:20PM with her family at her side. She is a Wright State University School of Medicine Anatomical Gift Program donor. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward & Ada Pomianowski and grandmother Gladys Hubbard. Diana is survived by her...

EVANS, William, age 78, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orde and Audrey Evans; brother, Raymond Evans, and daughter, Carol Ann Voehringer. William is survived by wife of 56 years, Betty; children, Patty (Dave) Staley, William W. (Kim) Evans, Robert B. (Jeanne) Evans, Linda (Gary) Whaley, and Larry...

Smith, Bessie "Jane", age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born August 13, 1933 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Avitus & Myrtie (Goode) Wethington. She is preceded in death by her parents and 5 siblings. Survivors include her sons, Roger Smith & Donna Kondrath of Dayton & David (Michele)...

Martin S. HerzogMarty HerzogAge 59, of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at The Ohio State University Hospital. Marty was born April 11, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio to John & Martha Herzog. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife of the past 19 years, Kim Herzog; one daughter, Chelsey Herzog; one son, Sam Herzog; one...

Winifred L. WebbAge 68, of Dayton, departed this earth to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2007. Winnie, the fourth of six daughters was born to Earl & Gladys Webb on May 8, 1939 in Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Helen. She leaves to celebrate her life four sisters, LaVerne...

HART, Donald age 53 of Herndon, VA, formerly of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Reston Hospital in Reston, VA.He was preceded in death by his infant brother Kenny. He is survived by his mother and father Kenneth and Phyllis, brother Dale (Mary Ann), nephew David (Elie), and niece Beth; and a host of other relatives and friends....

SOUDER, James E., age 37, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 2, 2007. He is preceded in death by his father, Don Souder. James is survived by his wife, Larenda Souder; children, Samantha, Chelsey, Shane, Shawn, and James Darrell; mother, Helen (Steve) McWilliams; brothers, Randy and Mark Souder, and grandmother, Catherine Greene, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and...