Spears, Lora P., age 75, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010. Lora is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Debra (Richard) McCarty & Trudy Spears; grandchildren: Jennifer Sloan, Vanessa Spears & Emily Spears; great granddaughter: MacKenzie Samson; sisters: Thelma Blair & Larna (Gene) Walton; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was preceded in death by...

Rowe, Thomas Lester James, "Tommy", age 84, of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010. Tommy worked on the Panama Canal as a mechanic before he migrated to the United States in 1970. He then worked for the New York City Hotel as a security officer followed by his retirement from Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn in the...

James G. Deaton, age 69 of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2010. He was born September 22, 1941 in Baltimore, MD to the late Clarence Deaton and Eva Harville. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Deaton; and grandson, Elijah Emrick.Jim is survived by his wife of...

Naomi Moomaw, age 95, of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Donald C. (Eubanks) Moomaw; parents, John Gilbert and Ida M. (Ottinger) Gilbert; and 8 brothers and sisters. Naomi is survived by her daughters, Donna R. Godby, Janet K. (Carl) Morris and Marjorie...

WENDELL, Ross A., 50, of Kettering passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010. He is survived by his daughter Jana Wendell; parents Bruce "Jerry" and Carol Sue Wendell; sisters Dana Jordan and Amy Wendell; brother Darryl Wendell; three nieces, and one nephew; three great nieces; many other family and friends. Family will have a Celebration of Ross's Life 6:00 PM Tuesday...

Kirves, William Frederick, age 92, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010. William is survived by his wife of 65 years: Lillian Katherine (Weaver) Kirves; son and daughter-in-law: Kenneth (Deborah) Kirves; grandchildren: Kevin (Rachel) Kirves, Kelly (Matt) Pennica, Kurt Kirves. He was preceded in death by his parents: Fred J. & Sarah (McTigue) Kirves; five brothers and one...

Mark A. MasonAge 51, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010, at Grandview Hospital. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Charles B. Mason. He is survived by his mother, Barbara M. Mason; grandmother, Arizona Morris; two sisters, Jackie & her husband, Roger Dilts and Susanne & her husband, Tony Teague; niece, Brittany Dilts; two nephews, Brennan Dilts...

Howard Dalton Tron, age 84, passed from this life into the hands of our Lord and Savior at 11:05 pm, Wednesday, December 15, 2010, after a month long battle with lung cancer. He was the son of Arthur Ernest Tron and Frances Mae (Fox) Tron, born and raised on Conservancy Road, Wayne Township, Dayton, which is now Bridgewater Road. He's...

Daughter to Fred and Mildred, Sister to Nancy and Janet, Wife to Ken, Mother to Jennifer, Kevin and Robin, Nana to Chandler, Grant, Ashton, Seth and Sophie, Aunt to Greg, Mike, Lori, Renee, Rob, Friend to all.Jean was an artist, a dreamer, a ray of sunshine. She could always create something beautiful, even if there was nothing to start with....

Carolyn L. Ferguson, age 59 of Dayton, passed away December 16, 2010. She was born February 18 1951 in Dayton to the late James and Margaret Agee. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Ferguson, Jr.; son, James Ray Johnson; brothers: Cordell, Cletus, Russell and Clyde; and sisters: Bernice Bryant and Juanita...

LUCAS, Marjorie (Simpson) age 85 and Hartley "Art"age 86 passed away December 12 and December 15, 2010 respectively. They are preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Lucas and grandson, Robert Lucas. They are survived by loving children: Hartley "Joe" (Patricia), Douglas E. (Rebecca), and Lori K. (Larry) Doggett of Michigan and daughter-in-law, Pam Lucas; grandchildren: Gina Lucas, Jennifer (Pete) Barrett,...

Mattie J. Jones, age 84, of Middletown, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Wood Glenn Nursing Home. She was born January 18, 1926 in Eupora, Mississippi, to the late Edward and Ora Aldridge. Mattie was very involved with her church, Emmanuel Baptist for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin...

URSICH, Jr., Charles Carl "Chuck" of Dayton , Ohio, age 66, was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on March 15, 1944 to Freda M. Clutter and Carl C. Ursich, Sr.He was preceded in death by his parents; along with his wife Linda S. Ursich and brother, Donald Ursich. He passed on December 12, 2010 due to complications after heart surgery....

Audry Aleitha Summers, age 88 of Dayton, passed away December 14, 2010. She was born June 13, 1922 in Red Bluff, Alabama to the late William and Adra Anderson. In addition to her parents, Aleitha was preceded in death by her husband, Vaughn Summers; sister, Rachel Terhune; and brother, Gerth Anderson.Aleitha is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Bill and...

LUCAS, Marjorie (Simpson) age 85 and Hartley "Art"age 86 passed away December 12 and December 15, 2010 respectively. They are preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Lucas and grandson, Robert Lucas. They are survived by loving children: Hartley "Joe" (Patricia), Douglas E. (Rebecca), and Lori K. (Larry) Doggett of Michigan and daughter-in-law, Pam Lucas; grandchildren: Gina Lucas, Jennifer (Pete) Barrett,...

SHILT, Ellen J., age 84, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Friday, December 10, 2010. She was born July 18, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio. Ellen was preceded in death by her wonderful and loving husband and grandfather, Earl Shilt Jr.; one son Dale Shilt; one daughter, Charlene Warren; three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her son,...

Derrek KennardAge 39, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 12, 2010. Derrek was preceded in death by his Oma & Opa; and by his aunt, Debbie. Derrek is survived by his parents, Mike (& his wife, Pam) & Maria Kennard; paternal grandparents, Harold & Norma Kennard; one brother, Mark (& his wife, Karen) Kennard; one sister, Taryn Kennard...

Leonard S. Cox, age 58, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010. He was born February 7, 1952 in Irvine, Kentucky. Leonard worked at Miami Valley Hospital for 20 years and was a member of C.A.R.B.S. model car club in Fairborn. He was loved by all who knew him and is survived by his wife, Karen S. Weaver-Cox;...

Ethel V. HallAge 74, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010, at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary C. Arnold; and by her brother, Robert T. Williams. Ethel is survived by her husband of the past 52 years, Thomas Hall; two children, Felicia M. Hall and Deville Hall; two grandchildren, Derion & Diamyn;...