BUTCHER, John, age 61, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer, Thursday, March 18, 2010. He enjoyed being with his family and friends, and loved the outdoors. He retired from General Motors after 38 years. He leaves behind his loving wife of 38 years, Linda; daughters, Lona, Stacy and Heather; grandchildren, Corey, Madeline and Ethan; sisters, Carol...

CONN, Mary, age 82, departed this life on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.She is preceded in death by her parents William and Irene Waldo; son, David Conn and granddaughter, Jerrica (Conn) Kosher. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Berlin; children, Elizabeth Conn, Kathleen Donnelly (fiancé Chris Clark); brother, William (Pat) Waldo of Arizona; sister, Ginny (Bob) Camarillo of...

PETTY, Lena M., 85, of Beavercreek, passed away March 18, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Annie Mae Davis; husband Charles N. Petty; and daughter Emily Petty. Lena is survived by her son Charles N. Petty, Jr., his wife Sharon; grandson Christopher Petty, his wife Renee; and great-grandson Jordan Petty. Private graveside services to be...

THOMAS, Alice, age 92, passed peacefully surrounded by her family at Oaks of West Kettering, Tuesday, March 16, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert, 1 brother and 2 sisters. She is survived by her children, David Thomas, Carol Stroud and Pam Stuckert; grandchildren, Colin and Jamie Stuckert and Alexis Stroud and many nieces and nephews. She...

NEAL, Hugh, age 86, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2010 in Dayton, OH. He resided in Waco, KY with his wife Lucille Neal (Roe). Family will receive guests Friday, March 19, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory (3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, OH 45439) with a memorial service immediately following.

CAVEY, Charles R., 81, of Beavercreek passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife Anna Cavey. He is survived by his sister Edie (Joe) Gaudio; niece and nephews: Amy Gaudio Morrison, Peter Gaudio, and David Gaudio; caregiver and friend Joyce Smith.

James Earl Shannon"Shakey"Age 72, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at Hospice of Dayton. Shakey was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Shannon & Mary (Freels) Shannon-Belcher. Shakey is survived by six children, Timothy, Bradley, Patrick, Ashley & Jami Shannon and Kenny Toth; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mary Thompson; three brothers, Kermit Hamby and Bill & Rody...

HENSLEY, Nada, age 76, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Roy L. Hensley. Nada is survived by her children, Kathy (Doug) Sexton, Roy "Moose" (Debra) Hensley, and Donna (Henry) Black; grandchildren, Trish, Matt, Nathan, Seth, Morgan, Jeff, Brandon, Roy III, Jesse, Stacy, Tori, and London; 7...

Fugate, Burton, age 94, of Franklin, Ohio, formerly of West Liberty, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Hospice of Butler and Warren counties. He was born August 30, 1915 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years: Margaret Hoschar Fugate in 2003; his parents: Floyd & Francis Fugate; his sister: Irene...

PARADISO, KimberlyAge 47, of Dayton, passed away, Saturday, March 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia DeBusk Walker. Kym is survived by her daughter, Timberly Roberts; son Dominic Paradiso; father Raymond Walker; sisters Pamela Carlson, Wendy Powell & Cindy Florkey; nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends. Visitation will be held, 5-7pm, Tues, Mar. 23 at Newcomer...

MARQUIS, Dennis A.Age 55, of Brookville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2010 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Heber & Reba Marquis & sister Patricia Marquis. Dennis was employed at Green Tokai for 17 years in Brookville & was previously employed with Hobart & Hara Arena. Dennis is survived...

Ricky C. Meyer, age 57, of Dayton, passed away after a lengthy illness Monday, March 15, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Meyer and his mother, Norma Jean Kessler. Rick is survived by his daughters, Amanda Meyer, of New Lebanon and Amber (David) Iker, of Dayton; grandchildren, Austin, Dalton, Samantha and Logan; brothers, Randy, Phil, Donny...

Teresa "Terrie" (Roney) Roberts, age 66, of Miamisburg, OH. Born and raised in Lima Ohio, Ms. Roberts was sole proprietor of Kolby Carpet Cleaning for 20 years in the Dayton area. She is survived by her daughter Stacey Kurtz of Debary, FL; grandson Tony Kurtz of Jacksonville FL, son Matthew (Candice) Roberts and granddaughters Ella and Lyla of Waynesville; son...

Mearl Calhoun, age 76, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Gayle Calhoun; her son Albert Calhoun; parents, Floyd and Belvie Begley; siblings, Thelma Woods, Eula Combs, Ollie Begley and Jacqueline Baker. Mearl is survived by her son, Larry (Marcia) Calhoun; grandchildren, Joshua, James and Philip...

Virda S. PrestonAge 63, of Riverside, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010. Virda was preceded in death by her father, Elisha Carroll; and by four sisters, Zelma, Cleo, Stella & Hazel. Virda is survived by her husband of the past 23 years, Bill Preston; her mother, Bonie Carroll; five children, Russell, James & Karen Beedy, Brian & James Preston; 14...

McBRIDE, JoAnn (Plaspohl) Age 80 of Riverside, passed away, Saturday, March 13, 2010. JoAnn was born December 9th, 1929 in Dayton, the daughter of Edward & Josephine Plaspohl. She was retired from Grieve Hardware after 20+ years. JoAnn was a member of St. Helen's Church, the Riverside Senior Citizens, & A.A.R.P # 3858. In addition to her parents, she was...

EDGAR, Anna Mae (84) passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 13, 2010. She joins her beloved husbands, Paul Brown (deceased 1962), Owen Ferguson (deceased 1980), and William Edgar (deceased 2002). She is survived by seven children and their families: Barbara (Brown) Yoder of West Carrollton, OH; Paula (Brown) Noland of Sarasota, FL; Michael Brown (Candace) of Orlando, FL;...

BURKHARDT, Thomas J., passed away at his residence Saturday, March 13, 2010. T.J. was a resident of Moraine, OH, and a former resident of Middletown, OH. He was born May 8, 1940 in Middletown, OH. He was retired from General Motors after 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Issac and Bessie Burkhardt, brothers, James, Frank and...

SZCZEP, Stanley S.,Age 95, of Dayton, passed away, Sunday, March 14, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia & son James Szczep, Sr. Stanley was a member of Queen of Martyrs Church & served in the US Navy. He was retired from Southwestern Ohio Carpenters Union & enjoyed golf & fishing. Stanley is survived by his son...

McNew, ShirleyAge 74, of Dayton, passed away, Friday, March 12, 2010. She is preceded in death by her son Eric. Shirley is survived by her children Terri Brewer & Steven Channell (Donna); grandchildren Shawn, Marc. Steven, & Katrena; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters Mary Hayes & Peggy Gaines; brother John Essman. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family....