Everett A. Pierce, age 66 of Dayton, passed away on Monday May, 9, 2011, at his home after an extended illness. He was born on December 29, 1944 in Cumberland Gap, TN. Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Everett W. and Zelma (Wilson) Pierce; his companion of 17 years, Lily Hunt; and by his loving canine companion, Alpha.Everett...

LANDIS (McGarvey), Carolyn M., age 72, born August 11, 1938 in Donnelly, MN, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack & Daisy Roberts; son, Steven Landis, and step-son, John P. McGarvey. Carolyn is survived by her long life partner and soul mate, Jack McGarvey; son, David (Amy) Landis; daughters, JoAnn Landis,...

James H. Gray Sr., 89 of Dayton, went to be with The Lord on May 8, 2011 at the V.A. Center, surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 5, 1922 in Detroit, MI. The son of the late Frank and Rosella Gray. He was the oldest of three siblings, Paul and Ray. On June 8, 1944 he was...

FECHER, Fred "Fritz" age 73 passed away May 9, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Jo (Lockhart); children, Brian (Dianna) Fecher, Connie Jo (Tony) Clark, Todd (Missy) Fecher, Scott (Amy) Fecher, and Jill Glispie; 18 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 6 brothers, and 5 sisters. He was a member of VFW, Milton Club, Eagles, and AmVets. A...

Karen A. Thomas was born April 23, 1960 and left this world May 7, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband of 7 years, Sherron; daughters: Jasmine and Janita Thomas; and special friends: The Bennett, Black, Johnson and Clark families. Karen grew very close to her nurse, Roxie. Karen's family would like to thank everyone who helped with Karen...

NEFF, George "Herb", Jr. age 60, passed away May 9, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Neff. He is survived by wife and soul mate, Tina Neff; children, Jennifer Murphy, Jason (Alyson) Neff, Ashleigh Neff, and Petao Neff; siblings, Marilyn (Alan) McLaughlin, Thomas (Mary) Neff, David (Janet) Neff, and James (Maria) Neff; grandsons, Gage,...

Linda Shaw, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday May 8, 2011. She was born to the late James Gray and Carol Gray. Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Kristie Lynn; and her in-laws, Emerson and Virginia Shaw.In addition to her mother, Linda is survived by her husband of 42 years, John Shaw; three children, Heather Marie (Blaine) Markland,...

COYLE, Gladys age 80 of Beavercreek, OH born May 31, 1930 in Adams County, passed away May, 8 2011 at Brighton Gardens. She is preceded in death by, parents, Dewey and Martha Vogler; siblings, Donald Vogler, Victor Vogler, Agnes Moore, and Helen Nealon. Gladys is survived by her husband of 40 years, Peter; children, Charles (Sandy) Knox of Xenia, Jhonda...

Helen O. Dale, 83, of Dayton, OH passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Myrl McGowan, sister, Hazel Compton, grandchild, Juanita Dale, and great grandchild, Alex Caldwell. Survivors include her husband, Lee E. Dale, children, Roger L. Dale, Delores A. (Lloyd) Miller, Donald B. (Loma) Dale Sr., Ronald E. (Judith) Dale,...

ROBERTS, Keith E., Jr., 20, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly, with his fiancé, Saturday, May 7, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father Keith E. Roberts. Keith is survived by his parents Carmen and Chad Williams; daughter Jacey Nicole Roberts; sisters Genesis (Clayton Horstman) Hawker and Katherine Williams; maternal grandfather Delmer Collinsworth; paternal grandparents Ed and Kathy Roberts;...

Milton L. Lee, age 78, passed away Sunday, May 08, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lottie Lee; brother, Bobby Lee and sister, Frances Lee. He is survived by his sister, Reba (Andy) Banks; nephews, Andy R. (Penny) Banks, Jr. and Andy Zeigler; niece, Helen Jewel (James) Gilbert; close family member, Mary Jo Banks, and...

Chaney, David, age 50, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Noel Chaney and Eula Mae Welch; brothers, Jeff Chaney and Mikey Welch. David is survived by his sons, Brant and Zachary Chaney and wife, Vicki Chaney, all of Corpus Christi, TX; brothers, Richard and Gregory Chaney; sisters, Lora and Michelle Welch,...

G. Marie Heizer died on Sunday May 8th at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 22, 1922 in Mariba, KY to late G. Greene Gose and Spicy Gose. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 ½ years, Vern Heizer Sr, her son in-law Don Lowe, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Marie worked many years in the...

MYERS, Nellie J. (Nee Estes), age 77, of New Carlisle, OH, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011. She was born January 29, 1934 in Philadelphia, TN, to the late Jesse S. and Alma (Skinner) Estes. Nellie was a member of Medway Baptist Church, owned and operated Nellie J's Beauty Salon. After retiring from the salon, she became a Sales Director...

COYLE, Thomas J. "Jack", age 75, of Lewisburg, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011. He was born July 24, 1935 in McKee, Kentucky, to Albert and DellaMae Coyle. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn Sue Coyle; seven month old son, Thomas Coyle; sisters, Juanita Walling, Ina Mae McKinney, Norma...

TIPTON, Anna Lee (Watson), age 76, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011. Anna was born May 26, 1934 in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Herman and Lanie Watson. She was preceded in death by her infant son, James Tipton; brother, Otis Watson; sister, Orpha Schaefer. Anna is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Jessie...