Lola Mae McCoyAge 75, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006, at her home. Lola was born March 24, 1931 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Albert Lee & Cora E. (Perkins) Siler. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Bessie McCoy; daughter, Anna Marie Barnhill; son, Rickey Lee Barnhill; sister, Dorothy Siler; and...

THARP, Kevin Keithage 44, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006. Kevin was a graduate of Stebbins High School, 1980. He served our country in the United State Air Force. Kevin was a car salesman at Martin Chevy and was a member of the Gratiot United Methodist Church. He loved to sing and enjoyed music. He was an avid...

James E. ToweryAge 80, of Dayton, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006. James was born July 7, 1926 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to Lloyd C. & Lena (Hoskins) Towery. He is survived by his wife of the past 54 years, Ollie Wade (Gatliff) Towery; two sons, Jerry Towery of Venice, Florida & Jeff (& wife, Sherri) Towery of Clifton Park,...

DAVISON, Dorothy I., age 88, of Bellbrook, passed away Thurs., July 27, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles L. Davison in 2001, 1 sister Judith Fair and 1 son David Lee Holtgreven. Dorothy is survived by her 3 sons Thomas Holtgreven of Miamisburg, Bruce Davison (Mary) of Blanchester, OH and Charles Davison of...

CHILL, Mary Madalynage 74 of Kettering passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006. Mary was a loving sister, aunt, friend, and grandmother to 12 spiritual grandchildren. Mary was born in Bellevue, Ohio and was a graduate of St. Paul's in Norwalk, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, August F. Chill and her mother, Viola (Byers) Chill; as well...

WALTER SR., Edwin K. "Ed" age 79 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his infant son Paul. He is survived by Shirley (Finch) Walter, his loving wife of 59 years, his children Denise and husband Doug Meyer, Patricia Wellmeier, Nancy and husband Stephen Wethington, Edwin Jr. and wife Penny...

Reba J. Brown-SpearsAge 85, of Drexel, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy illness. Reba was born June 29, 1921 in Rugby, Tenn to William & Cora Ellen (Meece) Bertram. Reba was preceded in death by her first husband of 50 years, Luther Brown; her second husband, Earl Spears; and by her grandson, Eugene...

O'BRYAN, Michael N. age 52 of Kettering, passed away Monday, July 24, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father Gerald L. O'Bryan, his brother David L. O'Bryan and his grandparents. He is survived by his daughter Ericka and husband Oliver Newton; grandchildren Roland and Olivia Newton, his mother Joyce O'Bryan; sister Laura O'Bryan; the mother...

CASERTA, Charles V., age 40, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006. He was born April 30, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio. Charles was a member of the MOOSE Lodge #73 in Beavercreek. He is survived by two children, Julianne L. Caserta and Zachary C. Caserta both of Xenia; mother, Nancy Caserta of Beavercreek; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Ben...

DORN, Evelyn Viola (nee DiSalvo)age 78 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at Mercy Sienna Woods Nursing Center. Evelyn was born June 12, 1928, the daughter of Gioacchino and Rosa DiSalvo. She is survived by her children, Benita (Rick) Dorn-Collins, Jeanne Wilkson, Larry (Judy) Dorn, Joyce (Tom) Gerlach, and Mary Rose (Charles) Hoskins; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren;...

GUELTIG - COMBS, Fred, age 46, of Citra, FL and formerly of Dayton, passed away Friday, July 21, 2006 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his biological father Ralph Gueltig and his adopted father Denver Combs. Fred is survived by his wife Myra; his mother & step-father Reba & Verlene Jones of Citra, FL; 4 sons...

Carol J. BambachAge 68, of Riverside, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 25, 2006, while a patient at Miami Valley Hospital. Carol was born March 19, 1938 in Dayton to Paul & Margaret (Hoover) Ayres. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Bambach; and by her daughter, Debra A....

Dorothy L. FletcherAge 83, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Kettering Medical Center. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Glen Fletcher; and by her sister, Thelma Pence. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Fletcher and by her brother-in-law, Forest Pence. Dorothy spent this last half-year not dwelling on the likelihood of...

WHITE, Elree Jr., age 56, of Moraine, passed away Mon., July 24, 2006 at Kettering Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents George E. & Ella D. White, step-mother Annie White and mother-in-law Gloria Andino. Elree is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jane; 5 children Russell, Phillip and Michael White and Melvin and Jane Negron;...

Raymond Joseph John RayburgAge 85, of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 24, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton after a brief illness. Ray was born January 27, 1921 in Dayton to Charles & Lillian (Wenz) Rayburg. In addition to his parents Ray was preceded in death by one daughter, Vickie Lynn Storey; three brothers, Bill, Tom & Jim; and one sister,...

SANDERS, Ada Lee "Honey Lump"age 80 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2006. Ada was born in Prairie Point, Miss. and had lived in Dayton 49 years. She was an Eastern Star (Miss.) and a member of Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Sam Sanders; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arlegus Bush Sr.; 2 brothers, Arlegus...

NORTHERN, Scott Alanage 42 of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006 at his home. Scott is survived by his wife, Wendy Thomas-Northern; mother, Charlotte Anderson Northern of Centerville; brothers, Michael (Terri) Northern of Sugarcreek Twp. and James (Edith) Northern of Kettering; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Northern. Funeral services will...

MILLER Jr., Jack B. "Hair Bear" age 49 of Miamisburg, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack Sr. and Betty Miller. He is survived by his life partner Tammy Perry, sisters Lola (Ray) Coots , Rebecca (Jerry) Selby, his brother Karl (Cathy) Miller; nephews Andy Gehle and fiance...

SCHULZ, Mary L., of Monroe passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Hawthorn Glenn Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Schulz and son Jon Schulz. Mary is survived by her daughter Sister Anne Schulz; sons Ralph (Gloria), Charles, and Robert (Joan) Schulz, all of Cape Coral, FL; grandchildren Laura (Merlyn) Monsrud, Leighanne (James) Byron, Todd...

Griffith, Nicholas, W. 30, of Vandalia, born April 29, 1976, passed away Friday, July 21, 2006. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Alka Griffith. He is survived by his wife Jesse Griffith, "T.S. & D.W." father Phillip and step-mother Eva Griffith, brother Matthew Griffith, step-brother, Joshua (Stacy) Davis, step-sister, Kristen (James) Collins, aunt Sally (Paul) Feisel, grandparents, Wade...