MORRIS, Grace Maxine (Hayworth), 77, of Minster (formerly of Dayton), passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007. She was preceded in death by parents, William and Nettie Hayworth; sisters, Gloria, Suzanne, Helen; brother, Bill. Maxine is survived by her loving husband, Howard with whom she shared 58 wonderful years. Also survived by her children; Dennis (Diane), Nancy (Amir), Doug (Donna), and...

Ruby G. LayneAge 85, of Harrison Township, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, March 19, 2007, at her home. Ruby was born December 30, 1921 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to Elmer & Bertie (Crawford) Carpenter. In addition to her parents she was also preceded by five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her husband of the...

Geehring, Eileen F., age 84, of Dayton, passed away on March 16, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Geehring, father, William Raymond Wilson; mother, Marian (Keeney) Wilson; daughter, Martha Fay Robinson; and her sister, Mary Martha of South Carolina. Survivors include her brother, Raymond (Erika) Wilson of Centerville; 2 granddaughters; and numerous...

Mary Helen LivelyAge 71, of Riverside, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 18, 2007. She was born May 16, 1935 in Harlan, Kentucky to Aud & Oma (Dowell) Day. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Billy J. Lively, who died in 2005. She is the beloved mother of Paula & Bob Esken,...

ADKINS, Robert C., age 79, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna Adkins, brothers, James and Glen Adkins, and sister, Mary Dee Barreras. Robert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Grace; children, Vicki (Larry) Mason, Nicki (John) Sanner, Steve (Betty) Adkins, and Ron Adkins; brother-in-law, Bill Doyle, 9...

LEWIS (Vanderpool), Delores Jo, age 72, graduated from this life Saturday, March 17, 2007. She was born in Lee County, KY. Delores is preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and James Vanderpool and sister, Beverly Skiba. Delores devoted her life to her family and the Lord. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas E. Lewis; children,...

YPMA, Darlene M. age 75 of Dayton, passed away Friday, March 16, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents Dewey and Mary VanderSloot and her step son Jack Ypma Jr. She is survived by Jack, her loving husband of 37 years, her son Rick and wife Anne Afton, her daughter Kim and husband Bret...

ALIG, Barbara J. age 77 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Stewart and her husband Norm Alig. She is survived by her sons Kevin and wife Barbara Stewart of Hamilton and Gregory Stewart of Orinda, CA; grandchildren Joseph, Jacob and Jonathon Stewart and a host...

BADIA, John Baptist age 79 of Kettering, passed away Friday, March 16, 2007 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his son John Joseph Badia, 2 grandchildren Kaylee June and Treva Jean, his parents Juan Bautista and Carolina Antonia Badia and his sister Olga Marie Pagano. He is survived by Norma, his loving wife of 35...

Shelton, Larry "Butch", age 52 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2007 at his home. He was born February 21, 1955 in Dayton, OH. He enjoyed truck driving, fishing, Harleys, and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Larry E. Shelton, his dad, William "Nank" Bowling; and his brother, Mark...

GAU Jr., Jacob E. "Kool Breeze" age 66 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Rosemary Gau. He is survived by his wife Cheryl, his children Angie and husband James Wilcox, Tonya and husband Mark Kelsey, Jason and wife Amanda Gau; grandchildren Calvine, James, Emma,...

KACZMAREK, Richard M. "Dick" age 71 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Mary, his brothers Walt, Pat and Jerry. He is survived his wife Mary Lou, his children Kellie Pierce of Lima, Pam and husband Tony Wickberg of Glens Falls, NY, Laurie and...

DEVNEY, John of West Carrollton passed away Wednesday March 14, 2007 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parent John and Dorothy Devney and nephew Eugene Thompson. John is survived by his sisters: Cora Thompson, Martha (Herb) Calahan, Darlene (Lloyd) Behken, Sheena (Paul) Smith, and Tonya (Robert) Adams; brothers: Chuck (Vicky) Eldridge, Jimmy (Barb) Eldridge and Bob...

MOWERY, Vernon R. age 70 of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara. He is survived by his sons Danny R. Mowery and Jeffery A. Mowery, his step sons Randy Paulin and Mike Paulin; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brothers Ed and wife Suzy Mowery of Miamisburg...

Homer G. JohnsonAge 69, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershal and Laura (Woolbright) Johnson. He is survived by sisters, Lucille (Kimes) Cantrell, Rosie (Howard) Jones and Juanita (Finas) Jackson; mother of his children, Dewana Johnson; daughter, Pam (Toby) Lippincott; son, Barry (Mona) Johnson; loving companion of 30 years, Dorothy...

JOHNSON, Joseph L., age 81, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Granville and Allie Ann Johnson, his wife, Clarissa K. Johnson, and his sister, Etta Neal. Joseph is survived by his ex-wife, Dora Johnson, children, Deborah Pritchard, Joseph Johnson, Calvin Johnson, Deloria Doolin, step-daughter, Camilia Brewer, and sister, Emma Perry, as well...

WEBB, Esther E., 91, of West Carrollton, passed away Monday, March 12, 2007 at Kingston of Miamisburg. She is preceded in death by her parents Sidney and Elizabeth Chrisman; husband Herbert V. Webb; and son Ermon Webb. Esther is survived by her daughters Wanda L. Saylor and Luena (John) Carr; son Darrell (Wanda F.) Webb; sisters Sally (Ottis) Black and...

Merritt, Davon David, age 15 of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at his home. He was born October 12, 1991 in Dayton, OH. He is survived by his parents, Theodore D. Merritt, III & Stacey V. Bush; sisters, Octavia, Ciera, Naquita, & Alicia Merritt; and his friend James Milton; grandparents, Olivia &...

Anthony Augaitis, "Andy", age 92, died peacefully at Walnut Creek Nursing Center on March 14. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Faye, his daughter and son-in law, Linda and Bill Coyne, of Oakwood, his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Gayle of Oldsmar, FL, his grandsons and their wives, Brian and Barbara Coyne of Larchmont, NY, Brenden and...