SAVAGE, Carolyn, age 59, passed away Friday, January 16, 2009. She was born December 17, 1949 in Dayton, OH. Carolyn blessed the lives of many people with her generosity and kindness. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Van Abshire and Millie Lockard, and sister, Deborah Lynn Abshire. She is survived by her children, Debora Abshire, Gerald (Andria) Abshire,...

KOVACS, William G., age 86, of Beavercreek passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009. He was born July 29, 1922 in Saberton, WV. He was a veteran of World War II and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years from the United States Air Force where he worked in human intelligence and was a 32nd degree Mason. On his...

DOUGLAS, Kenneth W Age 76 of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, January 20 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife Mary of 58 years and daughter Teresa, and a host of other relatives and friends. Ken had served in the Marine Corps for 20 years retiring in Dayton as a Recruiter. His life work was being an...

BRENNER, Shannon Barclay age 24 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009. She is survived by her parents Keith and Diane Brenner, her brother Christopher; uncles Douglas, Bruce and Jeffrey Brenner; and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held 7:00 pm Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Church 3315 Martel Drive, Dayton....

Holly, Michael E., age 50, of Englewood passed away on January 15, 2009 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Marguerite Holly and his sister, Charlotte Campbell. He is survived by his daughter, Dana Liegh Holly; sons, Brian & Randy Picklesimer, all of Texas; 4 grandchildren; sisters, Charmaine Mosteller and Karen Fox; brother, Dwayne...

Hoskins Sr., Billy Wayne, age 67, of Greenville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a member of the Painters Local 249 for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Marian (Kramer) Hoskins; children, Billy (Sandy) Hoskins, Jr., Jeff (Jennifer) Hoskins, & Christine (Henry) Benbow; step-children, Anthony Ballard, Melissa (Marty) Thompson, & Renee (Ray)...

JONES, Saphronia "Judy" age 78, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at Kettering Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Arthur Jones Jr.; sons, Robert K. (Pam) Phillips, John R. Phillips; daughters, Carolyn Sue (Bob Beam) Napier, Sandra Jean (Roger) Thomas, Charlotte Jane (James) Lynch; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and brother Marple (Crystal) Fannin;...

Linda M. NieceAge 61, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009. Linda is survived by her husband of the past 12 years, Leon E. Niece; and by two sons, Mark & Daniel Lipski. The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday (1/23) at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton. A prayer...

LINEBAUGH, Ray E., age 82, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his wife of 61 ½ years, Gloria; daughter, Rebecca, and husband, Richard Sellman; son, Ted, and wife, Karen Linebaugh; 5 grandsons; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Alice, and husband, Calvin Black, and special friend of 72 years, Bud Filer. He served with...

Harrell, Mrs. Marcella lovingly known as "Madea" age 73 of Akron Alabama, and long time resident of Dayton, OH was welcomed home by God on Saturday, January 17, 2009. She was a long time member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Parish and a beloved community member. Marcella is preceded in death by her mother, Gessela Smith, father, Luther...

CRAIG, William "Bill", age 79, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Dorothy Craig, and son, Nicholas Craig. Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth; children, William K. Craig and Brenda (John) Witherspoon; grandchildren, Yancy and Charise Johns of TN, Samantha Harrison (Mark Stringfello) of Brookville, OH, Phillip...

Irene Shell, age 81, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009. Irene was born in Whitesburg, KY, on February 6, 1927, to the late Reck and Stella Markwell. She was preceded in death by her husband Hays and 5 brothers. Irene is survived by her daughters Linda (Dirk) Wales and Brenda (Tom) Slocumb; grandchildren Melissa (Chris), Derek (Margie), Miranda,...

Prophet Paul BlackAge 76, of Huber Heights passed away on Friday, January 16, 2009 at Kettering Medical Center. Paul had 53 years of service to the Lord and service to his fellow Christians. He was the pastor and founder of the Last Day Message Gospel Church and producer of the Last Day Message Broadcast. He is preceded in death by...

FISHER, Jeffrey L., 40, of Huber Heights was called home Friday January 16, 2009. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers Wayne Owens and Oscar Fisher. Jeff is survived by his soulmate Michelle Fisher; parents Jeffrey and Sue Fisher; brothers Kevin and Garrett; son Allyn Watts; nephew Will; numerous other family and friends. He was a veteran in the...

MEYER, Joseph B. "Walkin Joe", age 69, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009. He was born April 13, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by both parents, Bernard and Alberta (Kronenberger) Meyer and brother, John Meyer. He is survived by a sister, Elizabeth (Jerome) Byerly of Beavercreek and brother William (Macqueline) Meyer of Lebanon; nieces...

KIRK, Noah R. age 77, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009. No services.