Cooper, William Ottis, age 88, of Riverside, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. He was born January 18, 1919 in Algood, TN, the son of Vernon & May (Brewer) Cooper. He served in the Philippines in the US Army during WWII with the 181st Field Artillery Battalion. During his service he received a Good...

Miles, Shane L.A., SSgt, age 26, of Xenia, passed away February 19, 2007. He was born June 27, 1980 in Xenia, OH. Shane was veteran of Iraqi Freedom and was currently based at WPAFB with the Security Forces Squadron. He was a proud and loving father of two daughters, Kaylee Anne Rose Miles and Annabella Leah Sahey. He is also...

TUDOR, Dixie D. age 75 of Medway, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by William A. Tudor Jr., her loving husband of 59 years, her children Michael D. Tudor of Houston, TX, Iris and husband Sonny Harris of Pine Mountain, GA, William III and wife Cynthia Tudor of Dayton; grandchildren Jennifer...

TURNER, Catherine, 81, of West Carrollton passed away unexpectedly Tuesday February 20, 2007. She is preceded in death by her son Kenny Turner; parents Oscar and Francis Tirey; and nephew Greg Tincher. Catherine is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lutrell Turner; daughter Gina Hicks; former son-in-law Dave Hicks; grandchildren Julie, Mandy, Beth and Kenny Hicks; sister Agnes (Will)...

Kennedy, Billy J., 74. of West Carrollton passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning February 20, 2007. He was born May 24, 1932 in Ironton, OH. Billy was a veteran in the U.S. Army. He retired from West Carrollton Parchment in 1997 and was active at Hithergreen Senior Center as a volunteer and avid table tennis player. He is survived by his...

JONES, Weinard, age 94, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Helen; brothers, Truett, Lindell, and sister, Geraldine. Weinard is survived by his step-son, Jesse Richey of Huber Heights and numerous nieces and nephews. He was born in Midland, KY on the 28th day of February...

UPTON, Alice V., age 83, of Kettering, passed away Monday, February 19, 2007. Alice is preceded in death by her loving husband, Hansford Upton. She will now join him in Heaven. She leaves behind her son, Michael H. (Dorothy) Upton; daughter, Rebecca (Joe) Bysak; 9 grandchildren, John Upton, Michele Upton, Taunya (Chris) Lewis, Michael H. (Jessica) Upton, Jr., Helge (Holly)...

Thomas, Geneva, age 79, of Edgewater, FL, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2007 at Dayspring Healthcare Center. She was born April 23, 1927 in May, KY, the daughter of Tom & Elizabeth (Collins) Vance. She loved gardening, crocheting, singing, and caring for her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn; daughters, Sharlene Bettis & Dori...

EVANS, Peggy Lee (Wittenbarger) age 65 of Miamisburg, born on May 19, 1941 in Lynch, KY, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 19, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton after a courageous but short battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernie and her father Floyd. She is survived by her mother Mary...

Pace, Earnie, age 73 of Trotwood, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2007 at the home of her son. She was born August 1, 1933 in Caryville, TN, the daughter of Howard & Nola Carroll. She retired from General Motors. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Pace; daughter, Diana Pace, sister, Louise Caldwell, and two brothers. Survivors...

Paula CoomerAge 36, of Trotwood, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2007, at her home after a long and brave struggle with Cancer. Paula was born January 6, 1971 in Dayton to Donald R. & Mary B. (Gregory) Coomer. She was preceded in death by her father in 2006. In addition to her mother, Paula is survived by three sisters, Jo...

Evelyn L. Albrecht (nee: Woodburn)Age 90, of Huber Heights, OH passed away on 17 Feb 07 from complications from a stroke. She was born June 16th 1916 in Cleveland VA. Daughter of Robert Roy Woodburn and Almeda O'Dell. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard R. Albrecht, Sr., and two brothers. She is survived by her four children: Sue...

Kenneth R. "Buck" MillerAge 65, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2007, at Kettering Medical Center after a brief bout with Cancer. Ken was the first member of his family born in Ohio. Because of that he was given the nickname "Buck," which he was called by his family and friends and especially his beloved brother, Don. Ken is...

SPEARS, Barbara Joan, age 70, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 17, 2007. She was born April 1, 1936 in Jenkins, KY. She is survived by her six children, Teresa (Roger) Messer, Don Gregory Spears, Pamela (Robert) Kussman, Tamera Joy (Arney) Russell, Ricky Spears, and Jeff Spears; grandchildren, Stephanie, Sharron, Brittany, Ashleigh, Kesley, Amber, Chad, Heather, Aaron, Blaine, and...

Merle Leroy ThomasAge 75, of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Merle is survived by his wife of the past 52 years, Christine Thomas; three children, Mark & his wife, Jane Thomas, Matthew Thomas and Joy & her husband, Brandon Williams; five grandchildren, Josh, Heather, Nicki, Jeremy, and Cassie; and one great granddaughter, Grace Thomas....

ROBINSON, Floyd S., Sr., age 80 of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007. He was born March 17, 1926 in Nashville, TN, the son of Samuel and Sadie (Pope). He was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Navy and a member of Beavercreek Church of the Nazarene Church. He is survived by his wife...

Rose, Joshua "Buck", age 19 of Englewood passed away on Monday, February 12, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is preceded in death by his father, Timothy Rose. Survivors include his mother, Joette Rose of Englewood; brother, Sean Rose of West Milton; grandmother, Ruth Bonham of Union; aunt, Tammy Schleich of Sugar Creek; and numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial...

D'AMBROSIO, Raymond M., age 88, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007 in Dayton, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rocco and Caroline (Corty) D'Ambrosio; wife, Socorro, and brother, Arthur. He is survived by his brother, Leonard; cousins, Barbara Patla, Jean Veatch, Mary Wynn, Raymond Corty and their families; nieces, Maria Teresa Combe and Anna Maria D'Ambrosio; nephew-in-law,...

LAHANAS, Brenda L. age 68 of Washington Township, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007. She was born July 2, 1938. She is survived by her devoted husband, Pete, daughter May (Hamer), son Stephen; grandchildren Michael, Bethany, and Rachel; 3 sisters and 1 brother; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. She will be loved and missed greatly. In lieu of...