MAHAFFEY, William Hugh (Bill), age 62, of West Carrollton, passed away November 7, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his father, William Robert Mahaffey of Booneville, KY. He is survived by his wife, Amy of West Carrollton; mother, Norma Mahaffey of Louisville, KY.; brother, David Mahaffey of Carlisle, OH.; 2 sisters, Marjorie Fugate and Frances...

MAXWELL, Aaron, age 85, of West Carrollton, passed away November 9, 2003. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Edith and 3 sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Chandler; son, Gary Maxwell and his wife Darlene; and 2 brothers, James and Bill Maxwell. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Douglas Rix, Shelle...

BOLEN, Charlotte V. 85 of Kettering, went home to be with Jesus Sunday, November9, 2003. Charlotte was born August 7, 1918, the daughter of Edgar and Frances Duncan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Bolen; sons, Skip Bolen and Gary Bolen. Charlotte is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and John Copeland of Beavercreek and...

HOLBROOKS Alex, 82 of Dayton, passed away Sunday Nov. 9, 2003 at the Va Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, his parents Harmy and Rosie Holbrooks. Alex is survived by 1 son, Duane ( Jill ) Holbrooks. 2 grandchildren, Jimmy and Jennifer, and a host of other family and friends. Graveside services will be held 12...

GROLL, Fred J. 76, of New Lebanon passed away Thurs. 11/06/03. Services will be held at 11am, Monday 11/10/03 at the Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Visitation from 10-11 am. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.funeralvalue.com

ZULAUF, Larry G. Jr, 37 of Huber Heights, passed away 10/26/03 at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Deborah; 1 daughter, Naomi, 1 son, Josiah; Parents Larry Sr. and Sylvia; 1 sister, Lori (Nicholas) Burnett; 2 neices, Brittany and Alyssa; 1 nephew, Justin; a host of other family and friends.Services will be held at Grace Community Church 5001 Fishburg Rd.,...

Deacon Shelly Porter Sr., 78, passed away at the V.A. Medical Center on November 2, 2003. He was born on September 26, 1925 to the late Willis Porter and Amanda Porter, in Greenville Miss. He was one of three children. One brother Andrew Charles (A.C.) of Los Angels, Calf., who preceded him in death; He is survived by Mrs. Angie...

STANAFORD, April Elizabeth, 20, of Miami Township, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 25, 2003. April was born March 1, 1983, the daughter of Danny Stanaford and Autumn Riffle. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Carl E. Stanaford, Sr.; and maternal grandmother, Margerette Wireman. She is survived by her parents, Danny and Debbie Stanaford...

SIPE, Paul J. (Clancy), age 84 of Kettering, passed away, October 27, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Kathleen Sipe, and his wife, Dorothy Sipe. He is survived by his son, Greg Sipe and wife Jo; grandchildren, Greg L. Sipe Jr., Damion Sipe and wife Mary and great- granddaughter, Lilly Sipe. He is also survived...

WILLIS, Howard Emil, 44, formerly of Kettering and recently Ross County, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2003. Howard was born November 7, 1958, the son of Howard and Emma Jean Willis. He was employed with the Harold J. Beckers Co. and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and is survived...

Billy Elrod, 67, of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday Oct 30, 2003. He was born Aug 23, 1936 in Blue Diamond, Ky. Mr. Elrod retired from Armco Steel with 32 years of service, and was a member of the Free United Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Fay; daughter Tammy Elam, Debbie (David) Combs; brother David (Patricia) Elrod, Paul (Ruby) Elrod;...

STOUT, Ruth E., age 86, of Dayton, passed away November 1, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Stout and her son, Gary Stout. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Unger and husband Douglas; daughter-in-law, Linda Stout and brother, Robert Watt and wife Shirley. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brandy Stout, Kelly Lacy...

THIRTYACRE, Fredrick L., age 81, a long time resident of Riverside, unexpectedly passed away at his home on Thursday, October 30th. Fred truely loved working in his yard, and being close to home. He enjoyed swing dancing, roller skating and karaokee. Fred served in the US Air Force during WWII and had a distingushed 37 year career at WPAFB. He...

CARROLL, Myrle, age 69, of Huber Heights, went to be with the Lord Thursday Oct. 30, 2003. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald L. Carroll, her parents, Gilbert and Ora DeMint, 2 brothers Bill and Jimmy. Survivors include 3 sons, Randolph, Michael, and Mitchell Carroll; 5 grandchildren Randall, April, Emily, Nathan, and Natasha Carroll; 3 brothers,...

WILLIS, Howard Emil, 44, formerly of Kettering and recently Ross County, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2003. Howard was born November 7, 1958, the son of Howard and Emma Jean Willis. He was employed with the Harold J. Beckers Co. and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and is survived...

LEWIS, Orville, age 81, of Charlotte Harbor, FL., passed away October 27, 2003 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Willa Mae (Messer) Lewis of Hazard, KY. He is survived by his son, James Lewis of Kettering; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Kate of Las Vegas, NV., Michael James of San Marcos, CA.,...

MALLOY, Karen Elizabeth, 52, of Dayton, passed away Monday, October 27, 2003 at her residence. She is now at peace and is in God's loving care. Karen was born February 28, 1951, the daughter of William Edward and Esther Jane Malloy. Karen was preceded in death by her parents; and is survived by her siblings, Marianne Minor of Maineville, Ohio,...

Francis J. Beaupre 85 of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday Oct 26, 2003. He was born May 12, 1918 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Beaupre was a WW II Navy Veteran, and retired as a Safety Expert from WPAFB with over 40 years of service. Survivors include his wife Mildred; daughter Paulette Ann Beaupre, son Francis Joseph (Dyanne) Beaupre; stepdaughter Barbara McClish;...

WOOD, Christine, 75 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2003 at Whispering Meadows Nursing Home. Christine was born September 14, 1928, the daughter of Luther and Stella Jacobs. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Wood; children, Judy (Estill) Garrett, Betty (Don) Hatmaker, Kenny Wood, Jr., Kelly Wood, Norman Wood and David Wood; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren....

CLOUD, Dorothy, 60, of Kettering, passed away October 20, 2003. She was preceded in death by her father E.O. Thompson. She is survived by her mother Nell Frances; daughter Jackie Isaacs; son Patrick Cloud; brother Maurice Thompson; loving grandchildren Kristin, Alex, Ryan, Sydney, Hannah, Hailey; niece Kim Warring; her dear friend Ruby Faulkner, as well as many other friends. Memorial...