Feb 2, 2012

Virginia Harvey Clair1927 – 2012Clair, Virginia Ruth (84) passed away peacefully at her home February 2, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1927 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to John and Lou Ellen Harvey. She married Henry (HC) Clair, July 11, 1947. Virginia and HC made their home in Beavercreek for over 50 years and were very...

Feb 2, 2012

RIGGS, Lillie M., age 80, of Fairborn passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012. She is survived by her children, William H. Riggs, Jr., Larry Grant Riggs (Patty), Gary Dean Riggs (Son), and David Neal Riggs (Maureen); grandchildren, Vikki (David), Cassandra, Emily (Nathanael), Grant (Lydia), Kimberly (Steve), John, Joshua (Amber), Matthew (Carrie), Melissa (Mike), and Tony (Nicole); 16 great grandchildren, several...

Feb 2, 2012

Willis Dewey Whitaker, 88, of Beavercreek, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday February 2, 2012. He was a master electrician and owned Whitaker Electric for 40 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pearlie and Luther Whitaker ; step-mother, Ether Whitaker; son, Michael Whitaker; brothers, JC (Francis) Whitaker, LD (Jeanette) Whittaker, Herman (Mary) Whitaker, and Bob (Donna) Whitaker....

Feb 1, 2012

HAMILTON, Phronie "Penny" age 69 went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2012. She was born December 7, 1942 in Barbourville, KY to Sterling and Rosa Smith. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rosa Smith; son, David L. Hamilton Jr.; grandson, Joshua Hamilton; and brother, Ray Smith. She is survived by her husband of 53 years,...

Feb 1, 2012

Norman R. "Jim" Hull, age 76 of Tipp City, passed away February 1, 2012. He was born November 27, 1935 in Vandalia to the late Charles R. and Ruth L. Hull. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Velma Hull.Jim is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judy Hull; sons: Tom (Laura)...

Jan 31, 2012

SMSgt USAF (Ret) McMurry, Robert L. "MAC" age 76 of Riverside, OH, passed away at home on January 31, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, William Clarence McMurry and Ethel Mae Hubbard McMurry. Survived by his wife of 56 years Molly Ann Sweeney and their two sons, Lance and Wayne (Alana) McMurry. Mac is also survived by two grandsons,...

Jan 31, 2012

Armilda Loraine Silvey, age 86 of Dayton, passed away January 31, 2012 at home. She was born September 21, 1925 in Henderson, WV, the daughter of the late Cecil Faudree, Freida Lee and William Oliver.She retired from AO Smith in Tipp City. She married the late Rufus Silvey on July 1, 1941 and were married for 44 years. She loved...

Jan 30, 2012

Laurence E. Fulkerson, 91, of Kettering, OH passed away Monday January 30, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Adella Fulkerson; wife of 56 years, Grace Fulkerson; brothers, Kenneth Fulkerson and Oscar Lee Fulkerson; infant sister, Marjorie Fulkerson; and grandson, Keegan Burns-Fulkerson. Survivors include children, Janis (Garth) Reynolds of Myrtle Beach, SC, Donna (Randall) Miller of...

Jan 30, 2012

HULS, Carolyn A., age 96, of the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, OH, and formerly of Navarre, Florida and Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Erwyn Huls; two sons, Richard Albin and Robert Albin; grandchildren, Bruce Albin and Cynthia Albin. She is survived by 4 grandchildren, Patricia (Richard)...

Jan 29, 2012

Caresse Amber Crotty was born August 30th, 1980 in Fort Hood, TX to Paul and Barbara (Boerma) Stephens, and later adopted by Francis M. Crotty. She was called to the Lord early Sunday morning January 29, 2012, leaving behind her three children Emma, Gabrielle, and Kaelib.Caresse grew up in a military home moving regularly, but never had problems making friends....

Jan 29, 2012

Roy A. Owens, 87, of Beavercreek, OH passed away Sunday January 29, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maywood and Polly Owens; and 7 brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Lucinda Owens; daughter, Nadine (Buford) Perry; son, Roy A. Owens Jr.; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Loretta Hipley and Jean Welton; and...

Jan 29, 2012

Robert Edward Bowles, age 60, passed away January 29, 2012. He was born June 22, 1951 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to the late George E. and Marian F. (Johnston)Bowles.He is survived by his brothers: Steve Bowles and Jim Bowles; other family members and friends. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Dayton Memorial...

Jan 29, 2012

Betty Lou Harlow, 80, of Xenia, OH passed away Sunday January 29, 2012. Visitation is Tuesday January 31, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm with funeral service on Wednesday February 1, 2012 at 10am at the Newcomer Funeral Home (Beavercreek Chapel), Beavercreek, OH.

Jan 29, 2012

Jan 28, 2012

CALDWELL, Steven R., age 58, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. He was born June 4, 1953 in Beckley, West Virginia, to the late Danny and Cora Caldwell, Sr. He is survived by two sisters, Bridget Sipple and Tracy Clark; two brothers, Danny Caldwell, Jr and John Caldwell; two nephews, Joseph Walker and Christopher Caldwell; and two...

Jan 28, 2012

Jionni Wayne Adkins, infant son of Louisa "Jewel" Adkins of Fairborn, OH, passed away January 28, 2012. Jionni is survived by his mother and father; grandparents: Lisa Totten, Johnny and Hope Adkins; great grandparents: Gary Totten and Brenda Adkins; uncles: Derek Beasley and Corey Shirey; aunt, Raven Totten; great uncles: Ronnie (Candy) Adkins, Scottie (Dottie) Adkins, Rusty (Amber) Adkins and...

Jan 28, 2012

Jan 28, 2012

POWERS, Frank (Scooter) went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Trinity Nursing Home. He was born September 2, 1957 in Dayton, OH to the late Osceola and Gertrude (Leslie) Powers. Frank worked for a short time at Dayton Public Schools as a paraprofessional at Transportation. He went on to have a fulfilling career in...

Jan 28, 2012

WATKINS, Carl E., age 73, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. He was born November 6, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of the late Clifford J. and Maxine (Haynes) Watkins. Carl was a lifelong member of the VFW and served as a past officer with the 40/8. He was a retired SSGT from the United States...

Jan 28, 2012

Dorothy J. Franklin, age 90, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin and her grandson, Gregory Franklin. Dorothy is survived by her sons, James Franklin, Jr., Harold (Christine) Franklin and Dennis (Patricia) Franklin; grandchildren, Andrew Franklin, William Franklin (Jennifer) Franklin and Matthew (Kathryn) Franklin;...