KRAFT, Juliet, age 31, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010. She is survived by her three beautiful sons, John Paul, Tristen, and Julian Navarro; mother, Gail Podiak; father, William Kraft, Sr.; brothers, Billy and Phillip Kraft; aunts, Scarlett Hansford, Carol Stuckey, Debra Sims; uncle, Ted Sims; close cousins, Crystal and Heather Kroll, Jamie Sims, and Jeremy Vanover, as well...

Dianna S. Roberts (Holsinger)Age 57, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 22, 2010. Di was preceded in death by her father, Thomas E. Howell, Sr.; and by one brother, Thomas E. Howell, Jr. She is survived by her husband, John Roberts; mother, Alberta & Thomas Gillespie; daughter, Christina Banfill; son, Anthony (Stephanie) Holsinger; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four brothers,...

Betty McKinley, age 81, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Donna Boyd; sister, Sue Kriger; brothers, Thomas and James Boyd. Betty is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dave McKinley; daughters, Brenda Neal and Sandy (Doug) Holmes; grandchildren, Jason Neal, Justin Neal...

Marla J. BatesAge 42, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2010. Marla is survived by her husband of the past 19 years, Steve L. Bates; her father, Robert Earnest; her mother, Judy Murphy; two brothers, Robert (Lorie) Earnest and Cody Earnest; one sister, Jennifer Earnest; and by her extended family & many good friends. Funeral services...

Margaret "Janie" GroomsAge 85, formerly of Riverside, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Day Spring Health Care Center. Janie is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William L. Grooms, in 2007; and by four sisters & two brothers. She is survived by one daughter, Deborah Grooms; two sons and daughters-in-law, Russell & Rosemary Grooms and Dennis...

COLLINS, Edmonia C., age 91, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 21, 2010. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, John Collins and son, Glynn Collins. Edmonia is survived by her children, John (Linda) Collins, Everette Collins, and Brenda MacLeod; 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Bert (Lorraine) Clark, Amanda Snyder,...

Nancy A. McClay, age 80, of Dayton, a resident of Vandalia Park Nursing Home, passed away October 21, 2010. She was born April 9, 1930 in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Burt and Cecil Carnahan. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Nancy is survived by the love of her life,...

James E. "Eddie" MurrayAge 63, of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at the Dayton VA Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Nellie Murray; two sons, Bruce Davis & Christopher Murray; and by one daughter, Jennifer Palcic. Eddie is survived by nine children, Michael (Tracy) Murray, Rob (Vicky) Davis, Sandi Richardson, Eddie (Anita) Davis,...

HIGH, George A., 65, of Beavercreek, passed away October 18, 2010. He was born December 25, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of George and Mildred (Hittle) High of Trotwood, Ohio. George was a retired Engineer from WPAFB, giving 42 years of service. His selfless acts of helping others throughout his life continues through death; as he wanted his body...

Tomlinson, Mary R., age 89, of Moraine, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel) 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering with Pastor Tim Cox officiating. Interment will follow the service at David's Cemetery in Kettering. The family will receive friends at the funeral...

ISAACS, Robert "Bob", age 88, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010. He was born February 24, 1922 in Jackson County, Kentucky. Bob retired from the City of Dayton in 1978 and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his children, Anna Belle Isaacs, Patricia Lou Miniard, Eula Mae Scharff, Loretta Faye...

Wilma L. PlankAge 81, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2010, at her home. She was preceded in death by one son, Randall A. Plank. Wilma is survived by her husband of the past 61 years, John J. Plank; one daughter, Linda (Jim) Rigney; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and by one brother, Don (Geneva) Langwell....

Tommie A. Welch, age 82, of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Welch; parents, John Calvin and Nancy Brown Lockett; sisters, Juanita Willoughby and Mamie Lee Brietenfield; brother, L. C. Lockett; and nephew-in-law, Merle Williams. Tommie is survived by her son, Paul Edward Neal; nieces, Bobbie (Chuck) Orth and...

ALLEN, Ulys S. (Al), 91, of Centerville passed away on October 19, 2010. He was born in Pulaski, VA on January 18, 1919 to the late Asa A. and Bessie (Woodyard) Allen. Al was a Pearl Harbor survivor and was proud to have served his country during WWII. His naval career was marked with many honors: A purple heart, and...

Durward L. Lewis, age 64, of Washington Township, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. Durward was born February 19, 1946 in Morrow, Ohio to the late Russell and Geneva Lewis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Lewis; and sister-in-law, Phyliss Lewis.Durward is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Ellie Parker Lewis;...

Beverly Ann Weir, age 47, of Riverside, passed away October 19, 2010 at her residence. She was born July 6, 1963 in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Priscilla "Pat" Weir. Bev is survived by her brother and sister-in-law: Roger and Vicki Weir; sister and brother-in-law: Charlene and Douglas Steele; nieces and nephews: Fleurette Elia, Matt Weir, Dan Elia,...

HACKETT, Dennis age 66 of Camden, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jane Hackett; brother, Michael Hackett; and special granddaughter, Brooke Coldwell. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine Coldwell; son, David Hackett; and daughter, Beth (Dustin) Davidson; brothers, Terry Hackett, Bruce (Cathy) Hackett, Kevin (Brandy) Hackett, and Luke...

COLLINS, Jackie, age 45, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Valerie Argeroplos. Jackie is survived by her husband of 12 years, Mike Collins; daughters, Chrissy , Jennifer, Jessika Hunter, and Miranda Collins; siblings, Jimmy (Joyce), Paul (Christa), Billy, P.J. Argeroplos, and Nikki (Damion) Burgess; granddaughter, Kaylee Hunter, as well...

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Mary; brother Ralph; daughters Denise,Debbie, Son, Danny; 6 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren.He will be laid to rest with full military honors on January 19th, 2011.Tony will be missed by his loving family and friends.