McCRAY, Ellis D. "Bud", age 69, of Beavercreek, died Thursday, May 17, 2007. He was born May 24, 1937 in Coalton, OH, the son of the late Thomas and Tessie (Murphy) McCray. Bud was a pattern maker for over 45 years and owned and operated Action Pattern, Inc. in Dayton for many years and was a veteran of the United...

Catrina Faye CoffmanAge 21, of Harrison Township, passed on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at 5:22 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital as a result of a tragic accident. She is survived by her Soul Mate, Travis Foster, to whom she was engaged to be married July 13, 2008; mother, Angela Karazsia; father, Anthony Coffman and his fiancé', Tracy Pridemore; sisters, Trisha...

BACK, Alan W., age 60, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Englewood Manor. He is preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Ethel Back. Alan is survived by his daughters, Angela (Ron) Larrick, Wendy (Rob) Shade, and Alana (Jay) Swank; his children's mother, Marjorie Back; grandsons, Tony Altic, Robbie, Ryan, and Cameron Shade, Tommy and Kegan Swank; best...

Freddie C. PerdueAge 65, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben & Ester (Williams) Perdue; two sisters, Kate & Gracie; one brother, James; and by his step-daughter, Mary Ella. Freddie is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Ella Mae; four children, Demetrius and Andre' of Dayton, Ohio and...

Alden JenkinsAge 93, of Fairborn, went home to be with Jesus and his wife, Monday, May 14, 2007, at Wright Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Emma Jenkins, in 2004; and by many other loved ones. Alden is survived by six sons, four daughters, four daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, and by numerous grand, great...

HAHN, William D., 94, of Dayton passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Mable Hahn, wife Gladys Hahn, daughter Carol Root, sisters Dorothy and Alice, and grandson Michael Wilson. Bill is survived by his sons Dick and Bill Hahn; daughters Margie Johnson and Patty Rees; and numerous loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

FANNON, Silas J., age 75, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his Jamestown residence on May 14, 2007. Silas was a dedicated union representative for the majority of the time he was at Delco Moraine and President of UAW Local 696 for 7 1/2 years. Silas served in the Airforce for 4 years. He was a member...

Rebecca "Becky" ShepherdAge 59, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 11, 1947 in Leslie County, Kentucky to Filmore & Cora (Adams) Clark. Becky is survived by her husband of the past 39 years, James E. Shepherd; two sons, Michael Edward & Angie Shepherd and Jeffery Shepherd; one daughter, Brenda Gail...

SUNDOOK, Melvin L., age 75, a Saint of God, passed from this life to his eternal home on May 14, 2007. His dear wife preceded him only 2 weeks ago. He leaves a daughter Alecia in New York City; best friends, Jim and Pat Shepard; and many good friends in Concordia Lutheran Church. Mel was born of Jewish Faith but...

TERRY, William R. "Joe", age 62, of Beavercreek, died Monday, May 14, 2007. He was born November 3, 1944 in Dayton, OH. He served in Vietnam with the United States Air Force and was a retired surveyor. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waynesville and the Messenger's Quartet of the First Baptist Church of Kettering. He...

MORROW, Jon Michael, age 61, of Centerville, OH, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007. Jon was born December 17, 1945 in Richmond, IN to Lt. Col. Richard E. Morrow and Dolores Craver Morrow. He served in the US Air Force for 4 years during the Vietnam War. He later retired from the Department of Defense-Finance. He is survived by his...

FOSTER, Fred E., age 84, passed away Wed., May 9, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy M. Foster. Fred is survived by his step children Caroline Redick of San Diego, CA and William Wansowich of Dayton; grandsons Tim Wanwick of Kettering and Brian & Jason Redick of San Diego, CA; sister Margie Guthery (Jim) of Oklahoma...

Haworth, David M., age 64, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born October 21, 1942 in Dayton, the son of Mahlon & Elsie (Berger) Haworth. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Nancy; children, Kathy (Gary) Thomas of Dayton & Kevin (Teresa) Haworth; grandchildren, Aron, Jessica,...

Shannon Daniel CsaszarAge 24, of Riverside, passed away Friday, May 11, 2007, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terry G. & Paula E. Csaszar. Shannon is survived by his daughter, Kayla; brothers, Billy, Terry & Joey. Visitation 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Newcomer Funeral Home, Needmore Chapel. Funeral service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at the...

Estes, Clarise M., age 78, of Huber Heights passed away on Friday, May 11, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 5, 1928 in West Liberty, KY, the daughter of Samuel & Dona Francis (Wilson) Watkins. Clarise was a member of the Victory Temple Church in Fairborn and retired from the Dayton Rust Proof Company in 1985. She...

GRIFFITH, SR., James E. age 78, passed away Friday, May 11, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joan; daughter, Tanuya Griffith; sister, Helen Witt, and brother, Roger Griffith. He is survived by his children, Memrie (Ernie) Day, James E. Griffith, Jr., Lois Robbins, Mary (Thomas) Shoup, and Audie Griffith, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren....

Kenneth PhillipsCurley PhillipsAge 70, of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 11, 2007, after an extended illness. Curley is survived by his wife of the past 45 years, Susan E. (Evans) Phillips; two sons, Kenneth Jr. & Suzanne Phillips and David Phillips; three grandchildren, Kristopher, Collin & Nicole; one great grandson, Zachary; two brothers, Benjamin...

Hapner, David L., age 69, of Medway lost his battle with lung cancer on Friday, May 11, 2007 at his home. He was born January 5, 1938 in Dayton, OH, the son of Lester A. and Lulu O. Hapner. He retired from Ironworkers Local 290. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Ken, Paul, and Dick...

HASTINGS, Lynn K., 62, of Dayton passed away Friday, May 11, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her father Vernon Russell Damuth and husband Donald John Hastings. Lynn is survived by her mother Margie Damuth O'Toole; son Steven (Lisa) Hastlings; sister June Damuth; brother Gary Damuth; grandchildren Michael, Nicklaus, and Kevin; nephew Joseph (Tina) Damuth;...

HERSMAN, Joan S., 83, of Kettering passed away Thursday, May 10, 2007 at Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community Center. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Rogers; parents Joseph and Frederica; brothers Bill and Paul Reynolds; sisters Rosalie Harvey, Aileen and Lorna Reynolds; son-in-law Daniel Hemingway; and great grandson Zachary. Joan is survived by her son Bob (Diana) Hersman;...