MESSER, Dewey V. age 44 of Dayton, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006 at his home. Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel in care of arrangements.

MARTIN, Irene, age 105 passed away Monday, June 19, 2006. She was born to John Q. and Missouri (nee Van Horn) Arthur on February 7, 1901 in Catlettsburg, KY. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 22nd, with burial in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, OH. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com.

Adams, William F., Rev., 86 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Beverly Ann Wolf. He is survived by his wife Kathleen of 65 years, son, Billy D. Adams, daughter, Betty (Edward) Whitt, Five sisters, one brother, six grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and many other close family members and friends. Mr. Adams...

Dow, Ina E. 72 of Medway, passed away at home in her sleep after a brief illness, Monday June 26, 2006. Ina obtained her RN in Nursing from St. Luke's Hospital St. Louis Mo and her BS in Nursing from the University of Missouri. During her Nursing Career she worked in public health (Visiting Nurse Assoc.) and was also an...

MOORE, Katonda E., age 53 of Dayton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2006. Katonda was born November 4, 1952, the daughter of Shirley and Tom Glascoe. She was a faithful Sunday School teacher at Beavercreek Christian Church. She was employed as a beautician at Expressions Beauty Salon. She was preceded in death by her...

WOMBLE, Ca'Pria Nicole, 5, born as Ca'Pria Da'Miracle McCalister, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 23 2006 at Children's Medical Center. She is preceded in death by cousin Jaron Ball and grandfathers David Payton and Daniel Crickmore. Ca'Pria is survived by her adoptive parents Jeffrey and Donna Womble; birth parents Ja'Quanta Harris and Carsie McCalister; 3 brothers Anthony Herring,...

DOUGHTY, Jr., Ross V., age 86 of Dayton passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital. A WWII veteran of the Army Air Corps, he went on to become a Professional Engineer for DESC. Ross also was a published author and steam engine designer and builder. Ross was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Helen;...

Walker, James Robertage 78 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006 at his home. James served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the VFW, Post #9927, DAV, CCC Alumni and the Kettering Rec. Center. James is survived by his wife of 3 years, Rickey Walker; sons, Scott Walker and...

MENKER, Raymond L. H., Jr.age 82 of Dayton, went to be with his Savior Monday, June 26, 2006. Raymond served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Regina and Raymond Menker and son, Michael. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosa Lee; son Mel and...

KELLY, Joan L., of Dayton, passed away Sun., June 25, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband John J. Kelly. Joan is survived by her loving family Richard Kelly, Brian Kelly (Peggy), Joanne Sorensen (Kevin), Greg Kelly and Marietta Leesemann (Greg); 5 grandchildren Michelle & Katie Kelly, Kelly & Kasey Sorensen and Ryan Hail; 2...

DYKES, Cora B., of Huber Heights passed away Saturday, June 24, 2006 after a long and courageous battle following a major surgery. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Eddie; children: Patricia Walker, Marcella Baker; 4 grandsons: Tyler Baker, Joseph Walker, Steven Costello, Ronnie Costello,...

TILK, William J., 82, of Dayton passed away Saturday, June 24 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents Ignatius and Helen Tilk and first wife Lois Eileen. William is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Lucy Tilk; 4 sons William Lee (Rita) Tilk, of Dallas, TX, Timothy John (Nancy)Tilk, of Dayton, OH, Anthony Joseph (Mark) Tilk,...

PATTERSON, Ronald Joseph "Floyd"age 59 of Dayton, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006 at his home. Ronald served our country in the United Sates Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his companion, Geneva North; daughter, Sabrina Patterson; uncles, Carl and Tom Geiger; aunt, Adele Kaylor; and numerous cousins. Ronald was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille...

Jerry D. KraussAge 70, of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully Friday, June 23, at Hospice of Dayton. Jerry was born March 6, 1936 in Dayton to Samuel & Mary (Mangold) Krauss, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded by one brother, Gordon. Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia J. (Montgomery) Krauss; two daughters and...

James C. DwyerAge 76, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Southview Hospital. Jim was born January 31, 1930 in Dayton to Clarence & Ruth (Dubritz) Dwyer. In addition to his parents he was also preceded by one son, Ronald A. Peppo. Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy (Wood) Dwyer; four sons, Michael Dwyer...

Charles R. FieldAge 83, of West Carrollton, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton after a brief illness. He was born July 18, 1922 to Raymond & Myrtle (Collins) Field, who preceded him in death, in addition to his sister, Helen Bardwell. Charles is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eveline (Clare) Field; two sons and...

Jackson, Lavonne I, 57 of Riverside, passed away unexpectedly, June 21, 2006. She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Lee Schnieders and mother, Imagine Riley. She is survived by son, Gregory Schnieders, daughter, Tirena Schniders, father, Kenneth Riley, brothers, Robert Riley, Howard Riley, Gary (Beverly) Riley, David (Jennifer) Riley, Carl (Sonya) Riley, Joe (Linda) Riley, grandchildren, Timothy Bellus,...

Truman L. HembreeAge 82, Northridge, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton. Truman was born August 8, 1923 in Caryville, TN to Columbus & Gracie (Prater) Hembree who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years, Betty J. (Young) Hembree, who died in 1998; and by his siblings,...

Walter W. SheppardAge 80, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Grandview Hospital. Walter was born December 24, 1925 in Putney, West Virginia to James Robert & Laura Kay (Murray) Sheppard. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Pauline Coovert. Walter is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen C. (Johns)...

ESTEP, Lewisage 75 passed away, Tuesday, June 20, 2006 after a brief illness. Lewis was born December 18, 1930, the son of White and Susie Estep. He owned and managed C & L Carpet for over 25 years. He is survived by his sons, Dennis (Denise) Estep and Jeffrey (Cynthia) Estep; granddaughters, Jessica, Kaitlyn, Katherine, and Morgan; and numerous nieces...