SMITH, Pamela Sue, age 45, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009 at her home. She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Steven Smith; children, Richard Fay, Elizabeth Davis, and Megan Smith; and grandchildren, Anna Davis, and Aiden Davis. She was a member of Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City. She was a loving wife and...

Douglas Thomas JohnsAge 32, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 1, 2009. Doug is survived by his mother, Joanne D. Tackett (Ron); his father, Tommy Johns; sister, Marie Johns (Josh); brother, Donnie White (Karen) and his children, Ashley, Morgan, Mara & McKensey Johns; grandparents, Keith & Catherine Brown; and by his extended family and many good friends. The family...

Charles A. SettyAge 64, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Charles was a wonderful husband, father, papaw and father-in-law. He lived his life for his family, his wife, LuluBelle of 45 years; children, Dwayne & his wife, Lue Setty, Melissa & her husband, Larry Helton, James, Jennifer, Peggy Nesbitt and Sherry & her husband, Gene Bradley; grandchildren, Bubba,...

Goldia V. SwordAge 89, of New Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Belle Manor Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband and by one granddaughter, Gwen Cox. Goldia is survived by one daughter, Arbutus "Beauty" & her husband, Donald M. Lay; two sons, Mack Bailey and James & his wife, Christl Mutter; a host of...

LUCAS, Jason A., age 33, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009. He was born September 22, 1975 in Xenia, Ohio. He was a 1997 graduate of Belmont High School and enjoyed working at Jergens Workshop since 1997. He is survived by his mother, Beverly Lemley; sister, Missy (Gary) Chandler; grandparents, Norman and Lavon Legg; nieces and nephews, Bobby...

Richard H. Duckson I, age 72, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the U.S. Post Office after 36 years. Richard is survived by his wife, Karen Duckson; the mother of his children, Patsy Duckson; children, Richard H. Duckson and his wife Deborah; Mark D. Duckson...

WARD, Charles J. "Chuck"Age 65, of Dayton, passed away, Monday, August 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda. He was previously employed by Ponderosa in Installation. Chuck was a member of the North Dayton Democratic Club & loved to play Golf. He is survived by his step-son David whom he cherished; brother Wilford (Butch) Ward; sister...

Odell M. Clark, age 75 of Dayton, departed on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at his home, following a lengthy terminal illness. A faithful servant and devoted Christian, Odell was a member of the Miamisburg Assembly of God Church, who also ministered to the elderly at Sycamore Retirement Center. Odell serviced in the military from 1957-1959 as a PFC Army Demo...

John S. BrowderOf Huber Heights passed away Sunday August 2, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. John was the son of the late Oscar and Eva Browder of Oak Harbor, OH. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Alma and his siblings Betty (Richard) Steinmiller of Lavonia, MI, Robert (Susan) Browder of Oak Harbor, OH, and Mary Browder of...

AIELLO, Mark A.Age 53, of W. Elkton, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his daughter Annetta Scales; parents Marco & Martha Aiello & brothers Earl (Butch) Aiello & Michael Aiello. Mark served for 22 years in the US Marines. He was currently employed at Timken in Eaton. Mark is survived by his wife of...

CREEGER, Sharon E. Age 60, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Archie & Mary Stout. She was a Home Health Aide for many years around Dayton. Sharon is survived by her sons Timothy (Lisa) Stout & Tom (Laura) Creeger; granddaughters Miranda, Alexandria, & Brittany Stout & Lillian Mae Creeger; brother...

MAY, Paul P.Age 82, of Beavercreek, formerly of Fairborn, passed away, Friday, July 31, 2009. He was preceded by his parents Jim Tom & Mary (Phelps) May & brother Delbert May. Paul served in US Army during WWII. For many years Paul worked in construction all over the country & owned a ranch in Fallon, Nevada. He was the previous...

Daniel L. "Dano" MinnichAge 50, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Minnich, Sr. Dano is survived by his mother, Winnifred M. (Wyrick) Minnich; one son, Daniel S. (& his wife, Rebecca Collett) Minnich; two granddaughters, Madison & Allison Minnich; four brothers, Donald E., twin...

Alicia D. Myers-ValentineAge 29, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2009. Alicia was born October 27, 1979 in Dayton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, August & Carol Garner and grandfather, Hal J. Reaves. Alicia is survived by her mother, Dianne Garner-Myers; father, Albert (Lizett) Myers; children, Shawn Montgomery and Krystiania Valentine; fiancé,...

Freshwater, Peggy M, age 74, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Peggy was born July 31, 1935 in Marion, Virginia. She was a 1954 graduate of Bucyrus High School where she was the 1954 Homecoming queen and cheerleader. Peggy is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Mike (Tami) Freshwater of Kettering, Chris (Janet) Freshwater of Farmersville,...

Edward Cleveland CombsAge 88 of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Miami Valley Hospital. Ed was born January 4, 1921 in Clayhole, Kentucky to Nathan & Eva (Landrum) Combs. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Sallie Combs, brother, Gordon Combs; and by two sisters, Georgia & Susie Combs. Edward is survived...

James T. BurnsJim BurnsAge 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Grandview Medical Center after an extended illness. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Fairborn Park Hills High School. Known for his wit and sense of humor, Jim leaves everyone who knew him with fond memories and many laughs. He was loved by many but held a...

HUMPHREY, Russell, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lou Ann; children, Russell II, Corey, Shane, and Stephanie; grandchildren, McKayla, Hannah, Logan, James, and Julia. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. Russell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, as...

BENSMAN, Audrey MayAge 75, of Dayton, passed away July 28, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents Stephen & Christine (Hemmelgarn) Bensman & her companion of 34 years Patricia Mae Williams in 1995. Audrey was born in Dayton Ohio on July 13, 1934. She was a 1952 graduate of Julienne High School. She worked...

BREWER, Robert LeeAge 73, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at VA Medical Center, Dayton. Bob served in US Army & previously worked at Dayton Press & Ernst Concrete. He was a member of the American Legion of Bellbrook. Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years, Wanda, children, Teresa (Joe) Crone, Brenda Larch, Patricia (Robert) Baer;...