Conner Lee Norris, born January 5, 2011, passed away April 2, 2011. Even though Conner was in our lives for just a short time, he will be in our hearts forever. He is survived by his mother and father, Carly Norris and Jason Jackson; brother, Aiden Crotty; sisters: Savannah and Destany Jackson; grandparents: Cynthia Creech, Terry and Michelle Norris and...

BARTON, James "Bear", age 70, of Dayton passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 1, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard B. and Laura Belle Barton; brothers Leonard Jr., William L. Barton Sr., and Steven C. Barton. Survivors include is children Elise-Maria Barton, James (Stephanie) Jones, Vivian (Bruce) Jones; grandchildren Arian Johnson, Bianca Johnson,...

COMBS, Shella L. age 34 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at her home. She was preceded in death by her son Devon Tyler Combs, her grandparents Harry and Dora Vance and several cousins. She is survived by her husband Justin Pemberton, her children Alexis, Brian Jr. and Caleb Combs, her mother Sharon Krueger-Wilder and husband Mike; sister...

Mildred R. Jay, age 91 of West Milton, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on Saturday April 2, 2011. Born in Nicholas Co., KY on October 16, 1919, she was the eldest child of James and Anna Brayfield. She was married to Virgil Jay on November 26, 1942, and had two children, Wanda and Douglas. Preceding...

Keith Joseph Benedict, age 80, of Dayton, passed away on Friday April 1, 2011. He was born on September 14, 1930 in Columbiaville, MI, to the late George and Julia Benedict. In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by two sisters; Hazel and Cecilia; and his brother, Frederick.Keith is survived by his wife of 39 years, Hester...

Kimes A. Cantrell, age 81, left this world Sunday morning, April 3, 2011. He was a Korean Veteran and worked for General Motors for 30 years. He was preceded in death by first born son, D. Allan; grandson, Corey.He is survived by wife, Dorothy L. Cantrell; sons, Nathan Craig, his fishing buddy, and Bryan (Bev); daughters: Karen (Larry) Bell and...

Samantha Mastice, age 66 of New Carlisle, passed away April 2, 2011. She was born April 13, 1944 in Jenkins, KY to the late Harry and Della Chesnut. Samantha is survived by her husband, Marc Mastice; sons: Shawn (Barbie) Mears and Theodore Mears, Jr.; grandchildren: Amber and Kathryn; brothers: Harry (Susan) Chesnut, Jr. and Gary Chestnut; sister, Sherry (John) Farris;...

DiSalvo, Vincent J., age 60, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father, Skeets DiSalvo; mother, Rosa DiSalvo, and best friend, Rudy Rotuno. He is survived by his devoted companion, Chrissy Adams; children, Vinny and wife, Stephanie DiSalvo and Christina DiSalvo; brother, Ron and wife, Anne DiSalvo; sister, Patty DiSalvo, as well as...

Gullett, William Ray "Billy", passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties after a shout illness. He was born April 20, 1948, the son of Archie & Anna L. Gullett. He is survived by his parents, brother: Timothy Gullett and wife Linda; nephew: Timothy Ray Gullett; and many special cousins and friends. The family...

HOWARD, Geneva W., age 84, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Dona Watkins; her husband, Denzil Howard, and a host of brothers and sisters. Geneva is survived by her daughters, Donna Sue (Arnold) Morrison and Kathy Howard; siblings, Cassie Crase, Willard, and Farmer Watkins; granddaughter, Nicole (Sirhey) Pylawka, and...

Virginia D. Iwamoto, born Feb. 2, 1937, passed away March 31, 2011. Mother of William Iwamoto and Shirley (Joseph) Karthan; grandmother of Hannah Iwamoto and Calli Karthan, Joseph W. Karthan and Nikki Karthan; and her little companion, Buddy. Sister of Ray, Bill, Coy and Don (all deceased) and Charlotte Branham. Service Tuesday, April 5, 1:30 pm at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME,...

HAINES, James William "Bill" age 78 passed away March 30, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Norma Haines; children, Cathy (Steve) Foley, Christie (Bob) Thompson, and Bill Haines; grandchildren, Angela Williams, Tony Foley, Nicholas (Katie) Foley, Carrie (Paul) Moore, Tracy (Josh) Zimmet, Matt Thompson, Kelli (Josh) Fosdick, Jeremy Thompson, Jack Thompson, Billy Haines, Makenzie Haines,...

BAYLEY, Walter K., Jr., age 90, long time resident of Oakwood, passed away on March 31, 2011. Walter was born August 27, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by wife, Catherine Luken Bayley; son, Stephen Bayley; brother, Frederick Bayley, and sister, Betty Bayley Bartel White. He is survived by daughter, Sarah Bayley (Dallas, TX); son, Gregory Bayley...

Shane Matthew Coatsworth, age 32, of Union, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2011 surrounded by his family, friends, and the caring nurses of Miami Valley Hospital. Shane was a loving husband, an outstanding father, a joyful son, a caring brother, a compassionate friend and a cancer warrior until his last breath. He was an inspiration to many through his...

Kenneth Merrill WisemanDied on March 31, 2011 with his family by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to James and Georgia (Merrill) Wiseman on May 5, 1934 and attended Jackson Elementary and Roosevelt High School. In addition to his parents, he is pre-deceased by his siblings, Billy, Johnny, Hazel and Paul. He leaves behind his loving wife Diane...

HAMILTON, Donna J., 97, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband Carey "Esto" Hamilton. Donna is survived by her daughter Mary Little, her husband Fred Trickler; siblings Ellen Alexander, Leah Snow, and Joseph Hauldren, grandchildren Steven (Kathy) Davis, Jeffrey (Sonya) Davis, Timothy Davis, and Sally (Ken) Dixon; 10 great grandchildren; 8...

William D. "Bill" Haught, age 76, of Miamisburg and formerly of Germantown & Moraine. Bill retired from GM after 44 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Ethel Haught; brother, James & his wife Helen Haught; sisters, Norma & her husband Paul Garman, Doris & her husband John Daniels, and Joan & her husband...

JOHN W. CUNAGIN 73, of Medway, Ohio passed away Wednesday March 30, 2011 at Crestview Manor of Beavercreek, Ohio. He was born July 28, 1937 in Jackson County, Kentucky the son of the late Matt and Maude Cunagin. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley, and survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mark & Diane Fannin; a...

Rosetta Marie Lacey, age 75, of Kettering, passed away, Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Rosetta was born November 6, 1935 in Dayton, OH to the late Lawrence & Marie Gray. Rosetta is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Thomas Lacey; children, Rhonda (Grady) Dougless and Thomas (Jaimae) Lacey; grandchildren, Chad (Candice) Dougless, Eric (Lindsey) Dougless, Erin (Tyson) Schneider, Tayler...