JONES, Melanie Kay (nee Ramsey), age 27, of Dayton, passed away Sun., July 30, 2006 at her residence. She is survived by her husband Thomas, to whom she was married 6 years; her mother Bonnie Ramsey; 2 brothers James Ramsey of Orlando, FL and Gary Ramsey Jr. of NC; mother-in-law Clare Jones of Centerville; beloved pets Nora, Beaker and Gretchen;...

Thomas Mary, E. "Betty" 95 of Dayton passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband E. Burns Thomas, step-daughter, Gloria Dowlar, son-in-law Richard Cooper and granddaughter Molly Thomas. Betty is survived by her daughters Mary Alice Cooper, Jo "Fred" Fecher, step-daughter Judy "Ray" Meador, step-sons John "Jan" Thomas, Jim "Judy" Thomas, 18 grandchildren, 35...

THURMAN, Willard Ray "Buck", 71 of Dayton passed away in his wife's arms Friday, July 28, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Quille and Doris (Freeman) Thurman. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Clara Ann Thurman; children: Ray Thurman, Jr., Gregory Thurman, Cameron Thurman, Shawn Thurman, William Miller and...

RUSSELL, Christopher Palmer "Chrissy", age 34, of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006. He was born March 14, 1972 in Kettering, Ohio. Chris worked for the family business, Miami Products in Dayton. He is survived by his daughter, Caley Russell age 11; both parents, Chuck and Robin Russell; one sister, Kelly Russell; maternal grandmother, Beverly Bolling; paternal grandparents, Charlie...

Harold MorganAge 72, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee & Lillie Morgan; brothers, James & Boyd Morgan; sisters, Vada Neiderman & Flora Casteel. Harold is survived by his only wife, Clarice Bowen; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie White & Robert Frasure, Sharon Poteet & Ken Strohm...

Mary Louise RosfeldAge 72, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006, at Brookhaven Nursing Center. Mary Lou was born August 25, 1933 to George & Jeanette (Kunkel) Schuler. She is survived by her husband of the past 46 years, John F. Rosfeld; five children, Ruth Ann & Tom Harris of Beavercreek, Jana Rosfeld of Riverside, Wanda & Richard...

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...