Barbara W. PhillipsAge 67, of Riverside, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011, at her home. Barbara was preceded in death by one brother, Carl Keenan, Jr; and by one grandson, Danny Wyatt. Barbara is survived by her husband of the past 52 years, Jacob R. Phillips, Sr; three children, Bobbie Shultz, Jacob R. Phillips, Jr and Judy A. Mays; seven...

Eddie Murlene Farmer, age 66, of Miamisburg, passed away at home Friday, January 7, 2011, after a long illness. Eddie was born in Dayton, September 14, 1944, to the late George & Donella True. She was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Staitch. Eddie is survived by her daughters, Donna Rae (Roland) Sheward and Teresa (Gary) Day; grandchildren, Angel...

FITCH, Helen Mae (Lutwyche) age 73, of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away on January 05, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen Lutwyche. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert Fitch; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Carol Fitch, Jr.; grandsons, Jason and Brandon; sisters, Anna Faulkner and Barbara Redmond;...

Robert J. KichlerAge 69, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011. Bob is survived by four children, Robert Allen Kichler, Denise (Howard) Bailey, Brenda (Rick) Rhine, Sherry (Frank) Watson; two step-daughters, Jamie (Tony) Porter and Jackie (Wendell) Maiden; several grandchildren, including one special granddaughter, Jessica Sigmon; four great grandchildren, Mackenzie Gouldburn, Ethan Sigmon, Billie Sigmon and Kiera Sigmon;...

King, Leasonn Salvador Dulan, age 33, died unexpectedly December 28, 2010 at his residence in Dayton, Ohio. Leasonn was born May 17, 1977 in Springfield, Ohio. Leasonn is survived by is father, Charles King of Springfield, Ohio and his brother, Nigel King of Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Clara Bailey and aunts and an uncle. Lee...

MARCUM, Lenyol A., 52, of Centerville passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his mother Hildreth F. Marcum. Lenyol is survived by his father Leonard "Ellis" Marcum; girlfriend Linda Turpin; children Matt, Amber , Ashley, Ana, Andrew "Drew", Max, and Casey. Family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30PM Monday, January 10, 2011...

Shirley A. Davis, age 61, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at The Hospice of Dayton, Wednesday, January 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, William H. Coffey. Shirley is survived by her sons, Eric (Patricia) Davis and Joseph Fox; grandson, Brandon Davis; mother and best friend, Helen Coffey; sister, Linda Williams; brother, Mike (Nora) Coffey; nieces, Kimberly...

Edna M. Roach (nee: North)Age 70, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born on October 2, 1940 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Allen & Polly North. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harold; and sisters, Bess, Marie & Evie. She is survived by her son, Richard & his wife,...

Joan Carruba Peterson, age 71 of Huber Heights, passed away January 5, 2011. She was born August 30, 1939 in Dione, KY to the late Rosario and Myrtle Carruba. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her children: Billy Lynn Peterson and Jennifer and Joanne Peterson. Joan is survived by her husband of 50 years, Bill...

Elam, Tony G., age 71, of West Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Tony is survived by his wife of 52 years: Kay (Bilbrey) Elam; daughter and son-in-law: Michelle (Craig) Millar; son and daughter-in-law: Jeff (Kelly) Elam; grandchildren: Stephanie (Shawn) Naylor, J.J. Elam, Justin Elam; great grandchildren: Bailey, Brice & Berkleigh Naylor, Jacob, Jasper, Bradley, Jason & Kayleigh...

Roberta King-Wyatt, age 58 of Huber Heights, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, went home to be with her heavenly Father on January 3, 2011. She was born December 10, 1952 in Youngstown to the late Renso and Helen King. In addition to her parents, Roberta was preceded in death by her brother, Edward L. King. Roberta is survived by her sons:...

Mildred DeVee Curtner, age 91, born September 30, 1919 in Circleville, Ohio to Harry and Rosazella Anderson, passed away January 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands: Peter J. Laquaglia and James M. Curtner; daughter, Doreen Curtner; and 11 siblings. Mildred is survived by daughters: Jane (Jerry) Dodd and Linda (Terry) Baer; son, Peter J. Curtner;...

Edward P. Drugan Jr., age 67 passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 at Wood Glen Alzheimer's Home, after a long illness. Beloved husband of Donna L. Drugan, of 43 years; and beloved brother of Ruth Ann Reshad, of Springfield, Ohio. Donations may be made to the Hospice of Dayton in Ed's memory. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel.

RYAN, James Michael, age 68, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2011. Michael is survived by his wife, Teresa Ryan; son, Mike; brother, Thomas and his wife Becky Ryan and their three children. He was a long time usher at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and a member of the Milton Athletic Club. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on...

PEGGY MARIE BRADEN, age 71, of Friendship Village, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010. She is survived by her three brothers; Wallace (Shane) Braden of Clayton, Oh., Tom Braden of Lakeland, Florida, and Tim (Debra) Braden of Golden Gate, Florida; her sister, Sandra (Robert) Lee of Waverly, Tn., two nephews, four nieces, numerous great neices...

Fred J. Rex, Jr., age 82, a resident of Dayton since 1940, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2011. He was born in Martinsburg, WV, son of the late Fred and Katherine Rex. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen Rex; son and daughter-in-law: Tom and Susan; 3 grandchildren: Andrew, Natalie (Kyle) and Justin; 2 sisters: Peggy...

Thelma L. MaynardAge 79, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry & Ida (White) Collins; and by eight siblings. Thelma is survived by her husband of 61 years, Clyde Junior Maynard; five children, Brenda Turner, David Maynard, Janet (Ron) Campbell, Linda Huffman...

HARGIS, Charles A. age 85, of Beavercreek went to be with his Lord and Savior January 2, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Genevieve; 2 sons, Alvin "Lee" (Monica) and Duane (Shelly); 3 grandchildren, Ashley Hargis, Shane Hargis and Captain Brian Hargis (Tracy), whom is serving in Afghanistan; 5 great – grandchildren, Cory, Ayden, Ashley,...

HERBERT, Dorothy Ann, age 70, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, Steven Sr. & Hilda Partenach and husband, Billy E. Herbert. Dorothy is survived by her children, Mary A. Emrich and fiancé, Rick Purdham of West Worthington, OH, John Garcia and girlfriend, Christi Lisska of Columbus, OH, and Scott E. (Cheryl)...

HELPHENSTINE, James Roy, age 79, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011. He was born December 17, 1931 in Mason County, Kentucky. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army with the 7th Calvary Infantry while stationed in Japan. He retired from Inland Manufacturing a division of General Motors in 1983. Jim is survived by his wife...