HILL, Donald R. age 68, of Dayton, passed at away at his residence, Thurs. (10/16/03). He was preceded in death by his parents; Elmer and Eddie Jeanette (Hampton) Hill. Donald is survived by his wife of 49 yrs. Claudia Hill; 1 son, Donald (Roberta) Hill; 2 grandchildren, Shawn and Howard Hill; 1 sister, Betty Jean (Leroy) Johnson; 1 brother, Kenneth...

YOUNG, Alex age 67 formerly of Hazard KY, passed away at his residence on Thurs. (10/16/03) in Dayton. He was preceded in death by, his parents, Willie and Rachel (Gayheart) Young; 2 sisters, Leatrice Humphery and Brenda Young. Alex is survived by his wife of 38 yrs. Betty; 1 son, Alex Young II, 2 daughters, Linda (Terrence) Shea, and Tina...

KLATT, Ann age 60 of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday (10/15/03), at the Day Spring Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. She retired from The Dayton School System after 30 years of service, and was also a co-owner of The Rusty Anvil Antiques. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; Robert Sr. and Katherine (Niceley) Baker. Survivors include her...

ENGLE, Terry P. Sr. age 51, passed away Thurs. Oct. 9, 2003 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was retired from the city of Dayton and also a member of The East Dayton Club. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Jerry K. Engle and 1 brother, Gerald D. Engle. Survivors include his mother, Ruth, his wife Marilyn;...

KING, Melodye Kay age 41 of Dade City, FL, formerly of Dayton, OH passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at her home. She was preceded in death by her son Nicholas Charles King and her mother Barbara West King. She is survived by her son Brent King and her daughter Cheyenne King; father Charles and wife Connie King; sister Ashley...

SHULL, Shirley age 59 of Waynesville, OH passed away Monday, October 6, 2003 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Lyell and Mildred (Puthoff) Smith, her sisters Helen Eshelman and Margaret Circle. She is survived by Curt, her loving husband of 15 years; sons Ron and wife Tina Ashmore, Joe and wife Kristin Ashmore; step sons...

TRISDALE, Franklin "Bucko", age 14 of Crossville, TN, formerly of Dayton, passed away Monday, October 6, 2003 at UCLA Medical Center after a courageous fight with cancer. He is survived by his parents Kenneth and Nanci Hubbard; adopted father David Trisdale; sister Jackie Trisdale; grandparents Alfred and Doris Sears of Germantown; Clifton and Georgia Hubbard of Crossville, TN; aunts Connie...

LEWIS, Lizzie Mae, age 66, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday Oct. 7, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Webster Lewis. Survivors include 5 daughters; Bessie Marie (Ralph) Quincy of Trotwood, Cheryl and Ramona Lewis, of Dayton, Alfreda Lewis of GA, and Kim Lewis of TN ; 2 sons; Webster Lewis Jr. of Dayton, and...

MARTZ, Johnnie Ray, age 45, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, (10/05/2003) at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents Johnnie and Georgia Martz. Survivors include his 2 daughters Stephanie (Chris) Babb, April Anders and 1 son, Daniel Martz; 3 grandsons, and 1 granddaughter; a dear sister, Betty Kidwell; life long friends, Harry Throm and Ronald...

RIKE, William age 49, departed Sunday, 10/5/2003 for his heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Rike, father-in-law Frank Eason, and his step-son David Williams. Survivors include his mother Margaret Rike, his mother-in-law Beulah Eason, his wife Dianne; 4 children, Tonique, Tonae, Tony, Jordan; 2 step-daughters, LaShaunda (Tyrone) Winston, Tracie (Donnell) Wade; 1 brother, Robert (Amy)...

MARTZ, Johnnie Ray, age 45, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, (10/06/2003) at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents Johnnie and Georgia Martz. Survivors include his 2 daughters Stephanie (Chris) Babb, April Anders and 1 son, Daniel Martz; 3 grandsons, and 1 granddaughter; a dear sister, Betty Kidwell; life long friends, Harry Thromb and Ronald...

RIKE, William age 49, Sunday,10/5/2003 departed for his heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Rike, father-in-law Frank Eason, and his step-son David Williams. Survivors include his mother Margaret Rike, his mother-in-law Beulah Eason, his wife Dianne; 4 children, Tonique, Tonae, Tony, Jordan; 2 step-daughters, LaShaunda (Tyrone) Winston, Tracie (Donnell) Wade; 1 brother, Robert (Amy) Rike;1...

SLONE, Emily age 68, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 2nd, 2003, at the Arbors of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Berton. Survivors include 3 children; Dorothy Schoonover, Norma ( Glenn) Christian, and Forest Slone; 4 grandchildren, and 1 gt. grandchild; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Oct. 4th,...

GRAY, Larry A. age 48 of Dayton, formerly of Cincinnati, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2003 at his home. He was preceded in death by his step father Jackie Palmer. He is survived by his loving companion, Diane Firestone; mother Marlene Palmer; daughters Shannon Osborne and Jennifer Isham; son Michael Isham; grandsons Michael Jr. and Jordon Isham; grandparents Evelyn Gray...

BRETELSON, Joanna R. age 68, passed away at Grandview Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003. She was a loving wife and mother. Joanna graduated from Julienne High School in 1952. She was a manager for Wright-Patt Credit Union for 21 yrs. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Catherine (Kearns) Finch; a brother, Robert Finch; and a...

GUTHRIE, David H. age 82 passed away Thursday, September 24, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma I Guthrie, his parents David F. and Lillie Guthrie, brother Joe Guthrie, sisters Helen Marshall, Willie George and Kate McNabb. He is survived by sons David M. Guthrie, Gary S. and wife Ellen Guthrie; grandchildren Amy Junkins,...

HOWARD, Patricia age 62, passed away on Friday Sept. 19th, 2003, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. After attending Rosevelt and Wilbur Wright High Schools, Pat graduated from the Richard Weston School of Cosmetology. A member of the Landmark Baptist Church and Premier Ladies Fitness Center, she leaves behind many cherished family and friends. Her generous spirit will be missed....

DAVIS, Homer A. age 79, passed away at The Elm Creek Nursing Home on Thursday. Homer was born in Ethyl and raised in Honaker West Va. He was a WWII veteran, and served as an MP for the Army-Air Corp. He was retired from Frigidaire after 30 yrs. of service. After retirement Homer was a carrier for the Dayton Daily...

James W. Warren, age 83, of Minerva Park, passed away on July 22 at his residence. James was a Veteran of World War ll and Korea where he served in the US. Air Force. Preceded in death by parents Parry & Mable Marie (Schnebley) Warren; brothers, Jerry and Joseph Warren. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Irma; sons, John...

MEZGER, Betty, age 84 passed away Monday, March 10, 2003.