POSTON, Esther E. age 79 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007. Born December 7, 1927 in London, OH, to Max and Marjorie (Holt) Markley. Esther retired after 16 years with the Wolohan Lumber Company. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Hinson Poston. Survived by son Ricky (Jean) Poston of Austin, TX; daughters, Pamela (Richard) Frost...

SNYDER, Fes Jr., age 33, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007 as a result of a auto accident. He was born February 10, 1973 in Xenia, OH. He worked as a bartender at Hanks Hideout and Sports N Spirits. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Debbie (Martin) Millikin; father, Fred Snyder, Sr.; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Hirsch;...

BOHANNON, Jewel, also known as "Aunt Judy", age 77, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007. She is preceded in death by both parents, Jesse and Dovie Bullock; husband, Aubrey; brothers, Jack and Fred, and sister, Betty. Jewel is survived by her sons, Don Bohannon of Springfield, OH, Jeff (Terry) Bohannon of Beavercreek, OH.; granddaughter, Lindsey Bohannon; sisters-in-law, Mary Opal Baker...

Wright, Ruie Fay, age 66, of Riverside, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born December 27, 1940 in West Liberty, KY, the daughter of Jessie & Callie (Owens) LeMaster. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Fairborn. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her loving husband...

DUNSMORE, Jeanne, age 81, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Stella Harris; husband, James H. Dunsmore; daughter, Brenda Fraley; brother, Harold Harris, and sister, Heida Harris. Jeanne is survived by her children Jimmie (Diane) Lykins of Sprinfield and Deronda (Jack)Compton of Leesburg, FL, 9 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois...

ANDERSON-SALLEE, Mary Lou, age 83, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007. She was preceded in death by both parents, her first husband, Frank Anderson, second husband, William Sallee, son, John Anderson, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. Mary Lou is survived by son, Ronald (Linda) Anderson; sister, Margaret English; 3 step-children, Alan, Trudy, and Rebecca; 4 grandchildren, Karen, Rhonda, David, and...

CHIODO, Lydia, age 98, of Kettering, OH, and formerly of Star City, West Virginia, passed away Monday, January 29, 2007. She was born August 8, 1908 in Dante, Virginia, the daughter of the late Alexander and Lydia (Pap) Gancs. She is survived by two daughters, Erma Panaia and Carol Golden both of Ohio; one son, Donald Chiodo of Ohio; 4...

ALEXICKO, Michael, age 84, of Riverside, OH, passed away Monday, January 29, 2007. He was born November 23, 1922 in Atlas, PA, the son of Nicholas and Claudia (Pechuchouk) Alexicko. He retired from United States Navy in 1971 and holds two Distinguished Flying Cross Awards and the Air Medal for his service during World War II. He enlisted in the...

BOLDEN, James R., age 57, of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2007. He was born January 22, 1950 in Greenville, PA, the son of Frank and Eleanor (McLauglin) Bolden. He retired from W.P.A.F.B. in 2005, he served during the Vietnam Era with the United States Air Force. Later, he then served with the Army National Guard. He was very...

HARDYMAN, Carolyn age 68 of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her father Lloyd Vore, her mother Susie Vore, brothers Charles Vore and Richard Vore. She is survived by Russell, her loving husband of 46 years, her children Tammy and husband Mark Spruill, Craig and wife Melissa Hardyman; 5...

WERNER, Anna E.age 103, of Dayton, went home to the Lord Monday, January 29, 2007 at Mercy Siena Woods Nursing Home. Anna was born July 23, 1903 in Wallingford, CT, the daughter of William and Laura Hickey. She is survived by her daughters, Laura Brooks and Sally Sawyer; grandchildren, Nancy Lawson, Holly Stiers, Blaire Helldoerfer, Tracy Slutzker, Robert Sawyer, Sara...

Alex K. TakacsAge 68, of New Carlisle, passed away Monday, January 29, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness. Alex was born April 4, 1938 in Dayton to Alexander & Hattie (Bystrek) Takacs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, David & Paul. Alex is survived by his wife of the past...

CARMICHAEL, Saundra H.age 65 of Centerville, OH passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007 after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ava Mae Addington, her father, Joel Martin Addington, and brothers, Tommy Addington, Jess Addington, and Ronnie Addington. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Carmichael; daughters, Denise (Rick) Edsall and Christy Hammond bother...

Britton, Billy G., age 78, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007. He was born November 15, 1928 in Gibson Station, VA. Billy was a member of the Fairborn First Baptist Church. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Korean War Army Veteran. He retired from Wright State University and enjoyed spending time with his family. He...

ELCESS, Violet A., age 85, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morgan Elcess; brother, Charlie Wilson; sisters, Myra Wilson, Manza Agee, Ellen Swafford, and Susie Parham. Violet is survived by her sister Helen Warner, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends. She was a retiree of GM and...

Hicks, Doris Ethel, age 83, formerly of Camden & of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at The Residence at Huntington Court in Hamilton, OH. She was born September 12, 1923 in Pennington Gap, VA, the daughter of William Emmett & Rachel Bell (Zion) White. She was a member of the Rebekah Rachel Lodge 144 for 46 years....

ASHMORE, Kenneth E. Sr., age 73, of Dayton, passed away Fri., Jan. 26, 2007 at Middletown Hospital. He is survived by 4 sons Kenny Jr., Russ (Libby), Chuck (Kay) and Tim (Becky); 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter on the way. Kenneth was a veteran of the U.S. Army with service during the Korean War and a retired...

MURRAY, Robert Jerome "Tiny", 77, of Dayton passed away Friday, January 26, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents Hugh Lawrence and Mary Margaret Murray; and his beloved wife Mary Barbara (Brohard) Murray; twin brother Richard Joseph and 4 brothers; and 1 sister. He is survived by his 8 children, their spouses, 28 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren: Robert...

MEESE, Harry Monroe, age 83, of Dayton, passed away Fri., Jan. 26, 2007. He was born June 26, 1923 in Brownsville, PA to the late Clarence & Emma Meese. Harry was preceded in death by 1 granddaughter Amanda and 1 brother Dale. He is survived by his wife Jean, to whom he was married 59 years; 3 children Terri Bierdeman...

HEAD, Billy Ray, age 61, of Dayton, passed away Fri., Jan. 26, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Wilma; his mother Dorothy; 3 daughters Sheree (Dennis), Trina and Rhonda (Peck); granddaughter Tonya North and 11 more grandchildren; 5 sisters Bernice, Patsey (Lester), Betty (Rufus), Debbie (James) and Sheila (Butch); 3 brothers Jack (Karen), Jerry (Flossie) and...