Hodge, William, McKinley, III, Billy Jr., "Mountain Bill" 57, Of Tipp City, passed away July 21, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hodge Jr, and Dorothy E. Williams, and his sister Vicky Alfrey. He is survived by his wife Mary of 34 years, sons William McKinley Hodge IV, Frank Richard Hodge, James...

LANGFORD, Beraage 88, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Bera was born August 12, 1917 in Harlan Co. Kentucky, the daughter of Oscar and Alice Ford. She is survived by her children, Harold (Ollie) Langford, Louise (Donald) Taylor, Marjorie Jeanette Cantrell, Patricia A. (Richard) Scott, Oscar (Millie) Langford, and Bob (Ada) Langford; sister, Carrie...

STAPLETON, Mandy Lou age 70 of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Sycamore Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents Hurd and Annie Rogers and her sisters Elizabeth Smith and Sadie Rogers. She is survived by Paul, her loving husband of 41 years, her daughters Vicki and husband Mike Hathaway of Miamisburg and Robin Stapleton...

Elsie J. PackAge 56, passed away with dignity and the love of Jehovah in her heart. She was preceded in death by her in-laws, Virgil & Beulah Pack, her husband Roger D., her father Harris Eades, her beloved son Eddie and three brothers. Elsie is survived by her son Virgil D. (Rachel) Pack; mother Eva; sister Callie; brother-in-law Earl (Nancy);...

MILLER, Maynard E., age 71, of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006. He was born July 26, 1934 in Webster Springs, WV, the son of Bryan S. and Orpha (Skidmore) Miller. Maynard retired from the Dayton Daily News where he worked for many years as a typesetter and was a lifetime member of the AMVETS. He is survived by...

FRY, James Michael "Mike," age 59, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Prescott, AZ, answered the calling of the Lord on Wed., July 19, 2006. Mike spent the happiest 11 years of his life in Prescott, where he worked as a ranchhand training horses and cattle. He loved the mountains, the eagles and enjoyed many sleepless nights staring at the...

HALLER, Reba, age 87, of Dayton and formerly of Ashland, KY, died Wed., July 19, 2006 at Heartland of Kettering after a courageous fight with her illness. She was born in Grant, AL on March 22, 1919. She resided in Ashland until moving to Dayton in 1979. Reba was preceded in death by her husband Richard Crooks Haller, 3 sisters...

MILLER, Clifford C.age 78 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006 at St. Leonard's Center. Clifford was born August 30, 1927, in Middlesboro, KY, the son of Bud and Ici Miller. He served our country in the Unites States Marine Corps during WWII. Clifford is survived by his grandchildren, Clifford J. Condello and Tara Miller; 7 great grandchildren; brother,...

HAFNER, Elsie B., age 93, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Joe; mother, Emma Bartholomaus; parents, Anna and Otto Morgenthal. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Nick Folger; granddaughter and her husband, Bimini and Jason Turner. She was born Isle Bartholomaus on December...

BERGER, Douglas R., 63 of Moraine passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was owner of Excellent Maintenance & Repair, and a volunteer firefighter for almost 40 years, having served for the Washington Twp., Moraine, and Jefferson Twp. Fire Departments. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester R. Berger. Doug is survived by his...

MERCURI, Raymond T., age 47, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006. He was born August 1, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, Bob and Charlene Mercuri; 4 children, Victor (Amanda), Matthew (Donna), Allison, & Rachael; 1 granddaughter, Victoria; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Linda & Johnny and Christine; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Michelle...

Alan Ray WeaverAge 51 of Huber Heights, went home to be with Jesus Tuesday, July 18, 2006. He was born May 15, 1955 to Ray J. Weaver Jr. and Marilyn (Lee) Weaver of Dayton. Alan married his beloved wife Karen (Meade) Aug. 12, 1978. In addition to his father Alan was preceded in death by his father-in-law Billy Meade. He...

Lewis, Hayden, 91 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006. He is survived by his wife Ruth of 69 years, sons Roy (Edna) Lewis, Paul Lewis, Hayden (Heidi) Lewis Jr., Ronald Lewis, Kenneth (Marcia) Lewis, sister Ada Ross, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and close family and friends. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday,...

MANNING, William E., age 77, of Middletown and formerly of Frenchburg, KY, passed away Tues., July 18, 2006 at the Garden Manor Extended Care Center, Middletown. He was preceded in death by his wife Faye in 2005. William was born Oct. 13, 1928 the son of the late Jerry & Hazel Manning. He is survived by his 4 sons Jerry...

BRUNS, Thomas Walterage 54 of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Tom was a member of the Wolfcreek Rod and Gun Club and Judson Baptist Church. He was also very active in the Democratic Party. Tom is survived by his wife, Millie Bruns; father, Walter G. Bruns of Dayton; sister, Julie and husband Martyn...

Branden R. LattimerAge 20, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006, as the result of an auto accident. Branden is survived by his mother, Jeannette Langley; brothers and sister, Johnalea Lattimer, Tanis Langley and Jeremiah Lattimer; step-father, Doug Murphy; uncle & aunt, Johnny & Sherry Lattimer; cousins, John & Kevin Lattimer; and nephew, Emery Lattimer. Branden loved fishing, fast...

BROWN, Elwood E. "Woody", age 73, of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006. He was born August 1, 1932 in Shelby, OH, the son of the late Allie and Flo Brown. He is survived by his wife, K. Rosemarie Brown; 5 children, Michael Elwood (Cathy) of CA, Lawrence Michael (Tammy) of Solon, OH, Dean Phillip (Beth) of IN, William...

STEIN, Mary Ann age 76 of Kettering passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006. She was a beautician for 46 years and was proprietor of LePetite Design Salon in Oakwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Martha Bussinger, and son, Charles Stein. Mary Ann is survived by her sister, Dorothy Bussinger; children: Deborah Ann Buhrman, Terry Ray...

MATTINGLY-SMITH, Shirleyage 71 of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Shirley was born January 14, 1935, the daughter of Cecil and Dorothy Thompson. She was a volunteer for the Victim Witness Program. Shirley is survived by her sons, Steven (Lynn) Haworth and Chris Haworth; granddaughters, Caroline and Christina; special friends, Connie Bysack, Alice and Don...

Haines, Pauline C.age 93 of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006 at her home. Pauline was born August 25, 1912, the daughter of Alfred and Catherine Fox. She is survived by her sons, Karl A. (Judy) Keyes and Robert E. (Dorothy) Keyes; brothers, Tom Fox and Austin Fox; grandchildren, Karlene Thompson, Teresa Ann Glover, Jacqueline Tartell, Karl B. Keyes,...