GRAETER, Robert, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 9, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lydia Graeter and sister, Audrey Cooper. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Emma Lee Graeter; twin daughters, Cindy (Tom) Sipling, Cathy (Ken) Becker; grandchildren, Tiffany (Nate) Hesselbart, Scott Sipling,...

HILL, Edward O, age 66, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. He is preceded in death by his father, James. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Tina McFall, Patti Brunett, and Mary Macek; son-in-laws, Chad Macek and Kent Hall; mother, Mary; brothers, Jim (Judy) and Dick (Cynthia); sisters, Lou, Jean (Russ), Carol (Tom) and Fran; 9 grandchildren, Mike,...

Thornhill, Rosella Iona (Lacey)Age 85 of Kettering, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Sterling House of Dayton. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Edward F. Thornhill, her daughter Beverly R. Reno (Douglas) and son Edward W. Thornhill (Roberta) both of Centerville, OH, and her sister Leoti (Bill) Edwards. Rose leaves behind four grandchildren,...

MICHAELS, Luella, age 96, passed away April 7, 2010 with her loving family by her side at her home in Miamisburg, OH. A native of Caryville, Tennessee, Luella was born June 29, 1913 to Belle & Charles Roddy. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Miamisburg, loving mother of 9 children, doting grandmother to 16 grandchildren,...

Nichols, LaVerna T., age 90, of West Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. LaVerna was born August 26, 1919 to the late Elmer & Anna (Zimmer) Tobias. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Herbert A. Nichols; daughter-in-law: Connie Nichols; three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by...

Tangeman, Anthony P., age 28, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010. He was preceded in death by his grandmother: Mary Finch and his mother: Kathryn Tangeman. He is survived by his father: Bob; his son: Lil Tony; siblings: Robyn (Shawn), Bobby, Amy (Chad); grandparents: Mildred & Jim; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends...

James Howard Whiddon, Jimmy was a loving dad, brother, uncle, and friend who passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2010. He was born on January 19, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Carolyn Elizabeth (Zug) Whiddon and Lowell TalmadgeWhiddon, sister and brother-n-law Nancy L. and Ronnie Sanders and brother Thomas R. Whiddon. He is...

BICKNELL, Donald R., age 79, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Anna Bicknell and sister, Joyce Jordan. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean Bicknell (Parrett), children, Mark (Tammy) Bicknell of Centerville and Jeffrey (Beth) Bicknell of New Lebanon, grandchildren, Chelsea, Robert, William (Brandy), Benjamin and Paul,...

MORRIS, Betty M.Age 79, of Riverside, passed away, Friday, April 2, 2010.She was preceded in death by her husband Doyle Morris, parents Wesley & Esther Trimble; sister Mary Harmon. Betty was a member of GTOC in Fairborn & retired from the Dayton Women's Club. Betty is survived by her children Larry (Connie) Morris, Steve Savage, Kathy Trick; 6 grandchildren; 7...

NUTTALL, Lawrence H., age 82, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, April 06, 2010. He is survived by four children, Jim (Ruth) Nuttall, Peggy (Don) Evert, Bobby (Kathy) Nuttall, and Steve (Robin) Nuttall; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; one brother, David L. Nuttall; one sister, Pat Henry. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Shirley A. Nuttall....

Acie Spurling, age 72, of Englewood, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010. He was born April 22, 1937 in Deer Lodge, TN to the late Alfred and Alta Spurling. Acie was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Spurling. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Georgia "Ruth" Spurling; son, Michael Spurling; daughter, Kathy Dyson; 4 granddaughters, Angel,...

Carol Ann McIntoshAge 66, of Clayton, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010, at her home. Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Lloyd McIntosh Sr.; one daughter, Karen Lawson; and by two sons, Randy & Michael McIntosh. Carol is survived by four children, Lloyd & his wife, Lynn McIntosh, Phillip McIntosh, George McIntosh & Michelle McIntosh;...

BUNCE, Cynthia Kathleen, age 93, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter N. Bunce. She is survived by her sisters, Frances Schirtzinger, Freda Mullis and Juanita Eggers; brothers, E.H. Larry Pollitt (JoAnne), David Campbell (Judy) and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services will...

BRYANT, Bernon James, age 74, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Hazel Bryant and brother, Vernon Bryant. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sheila Bryant; children, Michael (Valencia) Bryant, John Bryant, Debbie Hochadel, Kelly (Keith) Todd, Michele Bobbitt, and Cathy (Rick) Larson; siblings, Wilburn...

Heather L. St JohnAge 31, of Huber Heights, peacefully passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010, at her home after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born on August 1, 1978, the daughter of Bill and Becky St. John. She graduated from Montgomery JVS in 1995 and graduated from Sinclair College in 2001. Heather had been a...

BURNS, KatieAge 83, formerly of Indian Lake, of Vandalia passed away, Friday, April 1. 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Burns & children James T. Burns & Brenda Kay Burns. Katie was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary at Indian Lake, OH. She is survived by her daughter Tara Gardner; son Robert (Marsha) Burns; granddaughters...

Almeda Williams, age 88, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Minnie Kendig; and brothers, Albert and Dawson Kendig. Almeda is survived by her husband of 67 years, Kenneth L. Williams; children, Doug (Debby) Williams, Richard (Sarah) Williams, Donna Nettles; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Alma Coy; brothers, Martin...

SHOEMAKER, Willa M., age 87, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010. Family will receive guests Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory (3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, OH 45439). A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Miami Valley Memory Gardens (1639 E Lytle 5 Points...