LAWSON, Grace L., age 90, of Centerville, passed away Monday, June 4, 2007 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of the Centerville area having graduated from Centerville schools in 1936. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Belmont Chapter 555, Centerville United Methodist Church, Seniors of Kettering, Seniors of Centerville, Centerville Grandmothers Club,...

FRICK, William "Bill" age 65 of Centerville, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 3, 2007 at Southview Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Marion Frick. He is survived by Kimberly, his loving wife of 24 years, his sons Joseph and wife Christina Frick, Gerald and wife Marianne Frick, his daughters Holleen Frick and Susanne Frick; 11...

KENDRICK, Ira age 91 of West Carrollton, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Sycamore Hospital. Funeral services will be 12:00 pm Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Newcomer Funeral Home 3940 Kettering Blvd. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com.

Vanderpool, Devotis "Toad", age 66 of Huber Heights, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2007 at Grandview Hospital. She was born May 27, 1941 in Jackson, KY, the daughter of Homer & Minthie (Niece) Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Bevla Ann Vanderpool. Survivors include her husband Wren Vanderpool; children, John Wren, Larry, Sandra...

SHELDON, Newman H. Rev., age 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 1, 2007 at Berkley Square of Hamilton following complications from a stroke. He was born September 1, 1924. A Nazarene pastor for over 50 years, he is preceded in death by his wife Ruby Sheldon and brothers Ralph and Owen Sheldon. Newman is...

POMPOS, Albert "Al" of Kettering, OH, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2007 after a brief illness. Al proudly served his country during WWII with the US Navy and was involved in every major battle in the Pacific, aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Yorktown, CV-5, having to abandon ship during the battle of Midway Island June 6, 1942. He retired from...

Daniel R. SchrieverAge 54, of Medway, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 29, 2007. He is survived by his wife of the past 20 years, Marie (Lopez) Ames; sister, Jan & Mel Tolle; nephews, Matthew & Melissa Tolle and their son, Kalib, Micah (& Tammy) Tolle, the Lopez family; a host of extended family members and a multitude of good friends....

Carter, Tresean Mikel, age 4 months, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2007 at his home. He was born January 16, 2007 in Dayton, OH, the son of Bridgette Gross & Michael Carter. He is preceded in death by great-great grandmother, Martha Singer. Survivors include his parents, grandparents, Laura Singer, Kimberly Williams, Michael Carter, & James Gross all...

FRICKE, Alfreda M. age 81 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Elm Creek Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her son Douglas Fricke. She is survived by her son Scott Fricke of Kettering; sister Mary Deis of Dayton; special friend Scott Roberts; and a host of other relatives and friends. Alfreda served the Dayton and...

WILLIAMS, John, age 88, of Beavercreek, OH, and formerly of Jackhorn, KY, died Wednesday, May 30, 2007. He was born December 10, 1918 in Little Toms Creek, VA, the son of the late Steve and Lury (Dotson) Williams. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Union and a former Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

SIMPSON, Ruth A. of Dayton passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Bethany Lutheran Village. She is preceded in death by her parents Arch and Mamie Reese; and loving husband, William Simpson. Ruth is survived by her daughters Brenda Jenkins, Barbara (Edward) Newman, and Beverly Bonham; grandchildren Traci Pernia, Carmen Newman, Todd Jenkins, and Craig Newman; great grandchildren Brendon, Brittany,...

CONLEY, Drexel, 75, of Miamisburg passed away Thursday May 31, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Margery; brothers Donald and Eugene; and sisters Eunice and Patricia. Drexel is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mabel Conley; sons Gary (Marilyn) Conley, Earl (Jill) Conley, and John (Cathy) Conley; daughter Phyllis Hamm;...

Samuel R. ChandlerAge 78, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Samuel is survived by his wife of the past 56 years, Mattie Chandler; two children, Jimmy (& his wife, Diane) Chandler and Yevonne (& her husband, Greg) Goodner; four grandchildren, Jesse and Cole Chandler, Katie and Sarah Goodner; one great grandson, Elijah Chandler; one...

Alisa Jean AllenAge 45, of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at her home after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Miller; her aunts, Hazel, Johnnie Ruth, Emma Dora, Lois and her uncle, Eugene Miller. Survivors include her father, Joseph E. Miller; her sons, Joseph M. Miller, Mark, James (Amanda), Billy, and Keith...

HATHAWAY, Ronald C., age 62, of Beavercreek, loving husband and father, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007. He was born November 16, 1944 in San Antonio, TX, to the late Theodore and Ellen (Frank) Hathaway. He retired after 35 years of service from WPAFB. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Charlene (Dugosh) Hathaway; two sons, Christopher Hathaway...

Trina M. McWilliamsAge 48, of Xenia Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. Trina was preceded in death by her Mother, Norma McWilliams and Father, Joseph "Mac" McWilliams. She leaves to mourn her passing four brothers, Joseph Michael McWilliams, of Washington, D.C, Donald S. McWilliams of Riverside, CA, Jeffrey J McWilliams of Dayton, OH, and Richard...

BLACKBURN, Mark E., age 46, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, survived by his brother, Michael; sister, Elaine; aunts, Diana & Tammy; grandmother, and numerous friends. Mark was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 73 and employed at Ovonic's. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Newcomer Funeral Home...

James R. Haines, Jr.Jimmy HainesAge 42, son of Ileta Haines (and the late James Haines) of Medway, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly May 26, 2007. Jimmy is survived by brothers and sisters, John and Rhonda of Washington State, Kathy and Mark of Fairborn, Peggy and Kurt of Clayton, Karen and Jerry of Riverside, Donald and Angie of Huber Heights, numerous aunts,...

POTTER, Mary M. age 83 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Echo Koeller and her brother Oscar Koeller. She is survived by Bobbie, her loving husband of 57 years, her son Jerry and wife Shirley Sherman of Phillipsburg, OH.; granddaughters Lori and husband Gary...

KELLER, JR., George A., age 82, passed away Friday, May 25, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Florence Keller; wife, Jewell Keller, and son, Gregory Keller. George is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Bob Benedict; grandsons, Alexander and Ethan Benedict, and numerous other family members. George served his country over seas in...