SOLOMON, Milton, 68 of Dayton passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2006. He was Director of Nursing for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Lynne; children: Elliott and David Solomon, Molly (Rick) Bowles, Cody Brown; sister, Sylvia Pensabene; niece, Linda Camus; and many business associates and friends; and his beloved puppy Sasha. Visitation...

MILNICKEL, Patti L., 57 of Miamisburg passed away Sunday, January 1, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Mabel Bass. She is survived by her son, Bobby Milnickel; a beloved pet, Vince; two sisters: Shirley (Richard) Milnickel, and Linda Milnickel, both of Dayton; two brothers: Roger Bass and Michael Bass, both of Indiana; a host of...

ESTES, Estine "Bug", 78 of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 2, 2006. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, Beverly B. Estes; sorrowfully missed by her children: Katy J. Gayman and her husband Joseph, Duane Estes and wife Cindy; grandchildren: Kristy Guth, Danielle...

NICKLES, Timothy D. age 52 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2005 at his home. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Thursday January 5, 2006 at the Dayton National Cemetery. Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel in care of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.newcomerfamily.com.

MURPHY JR., Coakley age 77 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents Coakley Sr. and Della Murphy, his sister Ivadean Murphy and his stepson James Eby. He is survived by Janet, his loving wife of 9 years, his sons Jackie Dale, Jerry Wayne and Jodie Ray Murphy;...

ELAM, Maralyne L., age 81, of Dayton, passed away Tues., Dec. 27, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband William in 1979 and 1 brother Robert Bauer. Maralyne is survived by her 2 daughters Lynne Edwards of NH and Kandy Hawkins; 1 son Tom Elam (Su) of Thailand; 1 brother Benjamin Bauer (June); 4...

CANADY, Charline E. age 79 of Clayton, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Heartland of Eaton. Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel in care of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.newcomerfamily.com.

ROYSE, David Leonage 77 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2006 at Grandview Hospital. David was born September 4, 1928, the son of Earley and May Royse. He was retired as the supervisor of industrial engineering from Standard Register Corp. after 39 1/2 years of service. Most important to him were his family and home. He was a loving,...

Haynes, Curtis R. Age 67, of Xenia passed away on Friday December 30, 2005. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Sue, Daughters Teresa Mattox and Lynn Stump and son Charles. He leaves 5 grandchildren and one sister and three brothers. Retired from Miami Valley International. He also enjoyed employment with Elder Beerman and Avis Truck Rental. Viewing will be...

Bueker, Nancy L., age 55, of Dayton passed away suddenly Thursday, Dec 29. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and NASCAR. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her beloved husband Jim Bueker, children Kim Bueker and Amanda Bueker, brothers Mike, Artie, Doug, and Joe VonDohre. Services are scheduled for 10AM Thursday, Jan 5 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940...

SLUSSER, Harold E. "Gene" age 70, recently returned to Dayton, his birth place, after residing in Lake Port/Okeechobee, FL for 30 years, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer and liver disease. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a Police Officer in Ohio for several years. He is preceded in death by...

COLEMAN, Robert Lee, age 69, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord Thurs., Dec. 22, 2005 . He was born in Berwin, WV, Oct. 31, 1936. The union of James E. Coleman and Marian (Thomas) Coleman. Robert was a retiree of Chrysler Corp., served in the U.S. Airforce, and a member of Collegiate Heights Church of Christ where he...

MANNING, Faye, age75, formerly of Frenchburg, KY and more recently of Middletown, passed away Wed., Dec. 28, 2005 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born Oct. 5, 1930 the daughter of the late George & Artie Blankenship. Faye was preceded in death by 1 brother Bernard Blankenship. She is survived by her husband of 40 years William E. Manning; 4...

HUBER Jr., George W. age 82 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Kindred Hospital. He was preceded in death by his son Dennis James Huber and his parents George Sr. and Irene Huber. He is survived by Virginia, his loving wife of 54 years, his daughters Georgenia and husband Waylen Barnes, Patricia and husband Thomas Haller, sons...

Dudrick, Golbinec, Emily L., 81 of Dayton passed away December 26, 2005 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, John and Rudy Golbinec and her son-in-law Donald Trent. She is survived by two sons Louis A. (Stella) Dudrick and Philip (Kathy) Dudrick, four daughters, Kristina (Richard) Fox, Rebecca (James) Taylor, Emily Trent and Jennifer Dudrick,...

James Ancil "Jim" Maynard, 62 of Dayton passed away Monday, December 26, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by his father James E. Maynard and his special aunt Dorothy Ratliff. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tracie; children: Jamie (Angie) Maynard, Jessica (Ronnie) Wilson, Amanda (Tyler) Leon, Andrew, Adam, Steffany and Bethany; seven grandchildren; mother,...

MAYS, Oscar S., 101, of West Carrollton passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Kingston of Miamisburg. He is preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Bertie and sons Wayne and Kenny. He is survived by his daughters Wanda (Walt) Meyer, Allene (Ken) Townsend, and Wilma Johnson; sons Carl (Marilyn), Gary, David (Ann), Doug (Renee), Danny (Pat), Greg...

KNOTH, Randall J. age 49 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother Clara G. Knoth, nephew Donald Knoth Jr. and his father-in-law Mitchel Hampton. He is survived by his daughter Amanda Knoth, his father Sylvester Knoth; siblings Connie Lyons, Robert (Doris) Knoth, Ronald (Romelle) Knoth, Donald (Wanda) Knoth,...

HUBBARD, Philip M., 75, of Washington Township passed away Monday, December 26, 2005 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents Philip and Mary Hubbard; son Shawn S. Hubbard; and sister Margaret Mellinger. Philip is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Jean Hubbard; children Philip M. Hubbard, wife Teri, Linda Caine, husband Roger, Richard...