Wheeler, William Edward, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years: Betty J. (Cochran) Wheeler; parents: Mallan & Pearl (James) Wheeler; siblings: James Wheeler, Robert Wheeler, Ellen Flory and two infant grandsons. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Delores (Terry) Ozias, Diana (Curt) Crabtree, Debbie (Randy) Foucht,...

Seale, David H., age 54, of Miami Township, passed away on December 16, 2009. David was preceded in death by his nephew: Stephen Cooper. He is survived by his parents: Harold & LaVerne Seale; sister: Janice Cooper; niece: Lindsay Watkins; great niece: Libby Grace Watkins; and numerous Aunts, Uncles & Cousins. David retired from the United States Air Force proudly...

Freda Whittington Roberts, age 89, of Miamisburg passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Whittington; father, Charles Buck; mother, Anna Buck; 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Freda is survived by her daughters, Loretta Moss, Judy (Don) Heffner and Sue (Roger) Davis; grandchildren, Greg Moss, Valerie Bailey, Jodi Thoma, Jill Heffner, Mike Heffner,...

Sandra Kay WeaverAge 61, of New Carlisle, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Gary Spitler and by Jimmy & Joanne Spitler. Sandra is survived by her husband of the past 47 years, Robert Weaver; three children, Michael Weaver, Sarah Weaver & Mark (Stacy) Weaver; 18 grandchildren; and by seven great grandchildren....

RAINS, Harvey C., 92 of Dayton went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 14, 2009 at The Sanctuary at Wilmington Place where he had been a resident for five months. He was born November 14, 1917 in Nashville,TN. Harvey is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Annie Mai Rains; step mother Lucille Rains; first wife Melba...

WIRICK, Jackie L.Age 48, of Springfield, born May 28, 1961, passed away, December 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother Sharry L. (Ratliff) Justice, brothers Kip & James Robert Justice. She was a member of the TMA Motorcycle. Jackie was a loving wife, mother & grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Tom; sons...

JAQUES, Lonnie J. age 66, of Riverside, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Goldie Jaques. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Janie; son, Lonnie M.; daughter, Dana (Jeff) Chamberlin; grandsons, Michael Brandon and Nathan Lee; granddaughters, Samantha and Miranda; great-grandson, Nathan Lonnie Lee; five brothers and...

DIAMOND, Aubrey Ann, 65, of West Carrollton, passed away on December 5, 2009 from complications of Scleroderma. Ann's energy and vibrancy made her a joy to be around, and she was loved by all who knew her. She had a tremendous capacity to love and show empathy for others. Ann lived a simple and genuine life, and saw the good...

WARREN, John Phillip, age 80, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009. He was born January 19, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio. John was a World War II veteran serving with the United States Navy, member of the VFW Post 657, American Legion Post 200, AMVETS 464, the Milton Athletic Club, and retired from Economy Linen. He was preceded in...

LARMORE, Lillian Mae, "Mouse" age 75, of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009. She was born January 9, 1934 in Breathitt County, KY. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Wayne Larmore; beloved and faithful pet, Lady; two daughters, Patricia Loyd of Miamisburg and Teresa Chambers of Huber Heights; son, Daniel Michael Keith of Dayton; brothers, Floyd and Kenny...

ROBERTSON, Evelyn E., age 92, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her, parents, Cleo and Minnie Snyder; siblings, Lucy, Elmer, Carl, Dee, and husband, Rex Robertson. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Pigg; sister, Helen and Ed Craft; grandchildren, Jennifer Pierson and Christina Burke; great grandchildren, Kirsten, Caylin, Gavin, Hailey, and Cassie, as...

Georgia M. Bowen, age 70 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009. She was born August 11, 1939, in Kirk, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bowen; and her parents, Herbert and Imal Dillon. Georgia is survived by her son, Jeff (Valerie) Bowen; grandchildren, Laura (David) Beres, of Columbus, OH, Ryan Bowen, of Dallas,...

ADAMS, Helen M., born June 17, 1920 in Hillside, NJ, to Samuel and Catherine Matwychuk. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Leslie J. Adams. Survived by son, Richard Adams (Nancy); daughter, Nancy Stormer (Joe); grandchildren, Rick Adams (Wendi), Amy Webster (Curt), James Davis; great-grandchildren, Ashley Adams, Shelby Adams, RJ Adams, Kaitlin Adams, Kyle Webster, and Garrett Webster....

Creager, Steve Sheldon, age 55, of Piqua, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Steve was preceded in death by his parents: Maurice & Naomi Creager. He is survived by his wife: Linda K. Creager; daughter and son-in-law: Kimberly & Jamie Reed of Covington; son: Joshua Creager of Piqua; sister and brother-in-law: Maureen and...

Byron L. Scott, age 87, of Kettering passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Glenna Scott; parents, Harry and Ona Scott; and sister, Carol Keener. Byron is survived by his son, Lowell (Joy) Scott; daughter, Sandy (Mitch) Button; grandchildren, Angel (Adam) Osman, Jocelyne Scott, and Daniel Scott; great-grandchildren, Abigail and...

HARBRON, Joyce M., 74, of Dayton passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009. She is survived by her daughter Paula Kinzer; son Ken Kirkendall, his wife Dawn; grandchildren Zachariah Kirkendall and Jessica Kinzer; sister Judy McCargish, her husband George; nieces Kristine Thrasher and Mary Wildermuth; nephew Randy Sizemore; great nephews Josh Thrasher and Michael Wildermuth; friend George Harbron; beloved cat Missy;...

BENDER, Shannon R., age 34, of Fairborn, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009. She was born August 6, 1975 in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her son, John D. Sycks; her mother, Kathy Pettit; two sisters, Rhonda Ritchie and Angela Martin; brother, Terry Pettit; paternal grandparents, Elmer and Alta Riley; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She...

James L. TalmageAge 62, of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009.The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio.

MCCULLOUGH, Dale A. age 54, of Springfield, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 at his home. He was employed at FEDEX Freight in Huber Heights which he enjoyed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sonia; daughter, Angel McCullough of Miamisburg; son, Dustin of Springfield; father, John; 5...

WHITACRE, Patricia, age 77, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Whitacre. She is survived by her children, Robert (Tammy), Cherie (Ed Myers) and Christi Whitacre; siblings, Bob Wilkerson and Janet Brockman; grandchildren, Chad, Ryan, Lisa, Mike, and Judy; 9 great grandchildren, and special friend, Deborah Rockwell, as well as other...