GARD, Linda, L., 62 of Dayton, loving Mother and Grandmother passed away Monday, May 23, 2005 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father Eugene Stout, husband Lawrence two brothers Larry and Ronnie Stout. She is survived by her mother Dolores, four sons, Thomas and Tara Gard, Michael Gard, Lawrence and Donna Gard David and Jennifer Gard,...

YOUNG, Mary Louise, age 87, of Memphis, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, retired Jazz musician, died Wednesday at Allenbrooke Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Services will be at Noon Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at Newcomer Funeral Home (4104 Needmore Rd.) with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until noon with burial in Jeffersonview Cemetery. She was a member of the St. Matthew Baptist Church...

WATERS, John Monroe "Mother's Finest" age 71 of Dayton, after a long term illness, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born January 16, 1934, son of Matilda Waters who preceded him in death, as well as his sister Shirley Waters and his grandson Lewis A. Woodruff. For many years he was a volunteer...

McCabe, Kay, 93, of Dayton, passed away May 19, 2005 after a brief illness. She was born April 5, 1912 near Pall Mall, TN and was preceded in death by her husband Ralph W. McCabe. Kay is survived by her son Richard (Peggy) McCabe of Canton, daughter Elaine (Brian) Frock of Springboro, grandchildren Rob, Andy and Ann Marie McCabe and...

ELMORE, Joettaage 67 of Miami Township, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital. Joetta was born October 9, 1937, the daughter of Huston and Edna Sowder. She was a member and head deaconess of Judson Baptist Church. Joetta is survived by her husband of 49 years, Henry Elmore; daughters, Robin (Jason) Purcel and Linda Elmore; sister, Willie...

LANK, Roland "Ray," age 80, of Kettering, passed away Fri., May 20, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born Nov. 8, 1924 in Eastport, ME to Frank & Edna Lank who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his wife of 55 years Jewel, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Roland is survived by his 2 daughters...

FITZWATER, Arthell Joyce, 65 of Dayton passed away at Hospice of Dayton, May 20, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Evelyn Furay, two daughters Tonya and Kimberly Fitzwater and her Mother -In-Law Norma Fitzwater. She is survived by Her Husband Donald Fitzwater of 45 years, two sons Donald and Kathy Fitzwater Jr. and Brian Fitzwater,...

CIARLO, Betty L., age 81, of Dayton, died Saturday, May 21, 2005. She was born January 30, 1924 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Henry M. and Roseanna (Hurley) Bowman. She was a member of Leola Council #1. Betty is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Jim Goins, Roseanna and Joe Kelly, and Trudy and Paul Leis; one...

RIVERA, Angel age 44 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2005 at his home. Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel in care of arrangements. A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Messages of condolences can be made at www.newcomerfamily.com.

JOYCE, Shirley A., age 74, of Dayton, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005. She was born December 14, 1930 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Russell and Margaret (Liebetrau) Dadisman. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Michelle Arnold, Kim and Jim Gilley; four sons and three daughter-in-laws, Chuck and Mary-Jane Joyce, Kerry and Marlene Joyce, Kevin and Ann...

COWAN, James, L., 57 of Englewood passed away Friday May 13, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wendell and Marvel Cowan. He is survived by his wife Mickie, two daughters Lisa Slaton and Ryan Ladd, two sons Jason Cowan and Ron Ladd, Brother Raymond (Mary) Cowan, sister Bernice (James) Midlam and five Grandchildren....

BRUMMITT, Annie F., 87, of Centerville passed away May 17, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. She is survived by her son Tom, and wife Bonnie Brummitt; grandchildren Jodi L.and James G. Brummitt; and 1 brother. Annie is preceded in death by her parents; husband Grady C.Brummitt; 3 sisters; 4 brothers; and many other family and friends. Annie was retired from...

LYONS, Arthur, L. 83 of Kettering passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his first wife Clara and his parents Albert and Volita Lyons. Arthur is survived by his wife Janice, Daughter and Son-In-Law Teresa and William Thomas, Granddaughter Michelle, Grandson Randall and Wife Emily, Three...

SNYDER, Steven S., 56, of Sugarcreek born on December 2, 1948 passed away at home Friday, May 13, 2005. He is a graduate of Centerville High School, 1968. Steven was actively involved in family buinesses Putt-Putt & Games for 24 years and Kettering Pool/Skating Rink. He is survived by his loving wife Terri Snyder; parents Stuart and Rita Snyder; sisters...

WELLS, John Edwardage 34, of Springboro/Franklin, OH passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2005 after a long battle with crohns disease. John was preceded in death by his grandmother, Viola Fadner and his uncle, Arnold Wells. He is survived by his father, Danny Wells; his mother, Patty Wax; children, Autumn M. Wells and Cole A. Wells; two sisters, Bonnie N. Wells-Jones...

FRANKS, Donna 71, of West Carrollton passed away May 14, 2005. She was preceded in death by her Husband Donald, and two Brothers Robert and Richard. She is survived by three Daughters, Cay Arnett, Caron Cole and Amy Collins, one Son Jay and wife Paula Payne, one Sister Elaine Haynes, Twelve Grandchildren, Adam, Drew, Emily, Jordan, Noel, Taylor, Schannon, J.J.,...

MOSS, Burl Ray, age 81, of Dayton, passed away Sun., May 15, 2005 at Harborside of Dayton. He retired from N.C.R. and was a veteran of the U.S. Army with service during W.W.II. Burl was preceded in death by his wife Drexel. He is survived by his sister Virginia Hicks, nieces Marian Adams and Eileen Pflum, cousin Bill Moss as...

JACKSON, Philomina B. age 81 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Ollie Jackson. She is survived by daughter Barbara and husband Dale Springer; grandchildren James E. Smith III. Sherri Springer and Christy Springer; great grandchildren Brentlee, Braddon and Meghan Smith and Jacob Hudson; sisters Helen Guggenbiller...

BOSWELL, Slyvia L., age 96, of Riverside, died Sunday, May 15, 2005. She was born February 11, 1909 in Corbin,Georgia. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Shirley Moore, Connie and Bob Sexton of Dayton; two grandchildren, Terri Sexton and Rob Sexton; and her dog "Betsy"; one niece, Donna Staggs of California; numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral...

POWELL, Virginia L. age 81 of Port Richey, FL, formerly of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Gulfside Regional Hospice in New Port Richey, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband Goerge Powell and her daughter Eva Marie Powell. She is survived by her children Nadene and husband James Seebach, Georgene and hsuband Roger Long, William...