COMBS, Helen M., age 83, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 at Hospice. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, John and Maud Mace, sisters Marie Mace and Margaret Tinder, all of Pittsboro, IN. Helen is survived by her husband of 61 1/2 years, Dayton Combs; daughters Connie Combs, Mary Brown, Sheila (David) McBride; granddaughters, Jenny Smith...

Agnes M. LloydAge 92, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007, at her home. Agnes was born November 9, 1914 in Shelby County, Ohio to Fred & Lenora Davis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roland H. Lloyd, in 1981; one son, Roland L. Lloyd; and by her daughter,...

Leroy E. GreaverAge 80, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Leroy is survived by his wife of the past 57 years, Ruby J. (Ciarlo) Greaver; seven children and their spouses, Clifford & Patricia Greaver, Shelia Bryant, Ethel & Larry Watkins, Tony Greaver, Roberta Greaver, Brenda & Mark Bayes, L. Eugene Jr & Joritta Greaver;...

MCGIRR, Mary Kathryn, age 89, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil McGirr (Mac) and both parents, Martin and Nora Sweeney. Mary is survived by her daughter Deborah (Ron) Jergens; granddaughters, Nora (Kevin) and Julie (Ron); great-grandchildren, Ciara, Travis, Dylan, Brandon, Gabrielle, Brett, T.J., Logan, Macy, and Devin. She was a life-long...

THORP, Marie Ernestine "Ernie" age 69 of West Carrollton, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Hilda Fones, sister Norma Helmkamp, brothers William and Kevin Fones and Patrick Brenner. She is survived by David, her loving husband of 25 years, her sons Rick (Patty Mefford) Baker of Olympia, Washington, Matt (Sandy)...

Ulys Doyle McGheeAge 71, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton after an extended illness. He was born December 9, 1935 in Clinton, Tennessee to Ulysses G. & Bessie Mae (McMahan) McGhee. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Terry Lynn McGhee; one...

LARGE (MABE), Edith L., age 80, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; son, Steve; brothers, Buster, Sonny, Brad, and Bill Mabe. Edith is survived by her son, Rick Large; daughters, Francine Coleman, Sheila (Mike) Martin; brothers, Jack, Jim, and Bud Mabe; sisters, Trudy Mabe, Lynn Frazier, Juanita (Hub) Newsome, and Debbie...

Nelson E. ShacklefordAge 67, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007, at his home. He was born in Coalgood, Kentucky to Clifford & Arletta Shackleford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Gayle Smith; and one step-daughter, Sheila (Davis) Strahan. Nelson is survived by his wife of the past 41 years, Loretta Shackleford;...

JONES, Karen Sue 50, of Northridge, precious wife, dedicated mother, best sister, loving daughter, incredible aunt and wonderful friend was promoted into Heaven on Thursday, February 1, 2007. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Floyd H. Boyd and one granddaughter, Emma Jean Hall. She is survived by devoted husband of 30 years, Glenn Jones; daughters and sons-in-law, Heather...

LAKES, Patricia Jean "Pati" age 71 of West Carrollton, OH went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents Vola "Mike" and Thelma Price, her niece Jamie Eyre and her great nephew Wesley Gaver. She is survived by Roger, her loving husband of 30 years,...

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...