OWENS, Jeff T., age 43, was called home to be with his heavenly Father on July 16, 2009. He was born Sept. 11, 1965 to Claude & Betty Owens of West Carrollton, OH. Loving husband to Shelly for 22 years. Loving daddy to Rebecca, Melinda, & Haley, all 3 were his pride & joy. Devoted brother to Tim (Sarah) Owens...

SIMPSON-JUSTICE, Vickie, Riverside Ohio, passed away after a lengthy illness at Hospice of Dayton. Born on December 21, 1957 to Robert E. and Mable R. Simpson formerly of West Milton. Vickie is survived by her loving husband Kenneth whom she married on 9/03/99. Also surviving are her four children, Shannon Schutz of Jackson Center, Carrie Schutz of Riverside, Joshua Schutz...

JOHNSON, Frank M. age 77, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 at VITAS Hospice. He was born June 18, 1932 in Girard, AL to Homer and Bernice Johnson. He retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of dedicated service and later retired from the US Post Office after 20 years of service. He was a member...

PIERCE, John A., 80, of Trotwood passed away Friday July 17, 2009 at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He is preceded in death by his parents Dallas and Grace Pierce; brothers Lester Pierce and George Pierce; sisters Janet Bourdages and Eloise Peterson. John is survived by his sons Richard (Patricia) Pierce and Daniel Pierce; daughter Karen (Larry) Hall; 6 grandchildren;...

TODD, Homer E. age 71, of New Carlisle, passed away Friday, July 17, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Helen Todd; and brother, Hobart Todd. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Ora Sue Todd; children, Stephen (Andrea) Todd, Regina Crosby; and grandchildren, Cody Crosby, and Derick Todd....

DOOLEY, Mary Edith "Edie" age 88, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Crestview Manor. She retired from Frigidaire in 1967 after 20 years of service as an inspector. She was previously a member of the Eastern Star. She graduated from Hazel Green Academy in Hazel Green, KY, and became a licensed beautician. She was preceded in death...

Reier, Shawna L., age 44, of Huber Heights, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2009. She was born August 7, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio. Shawna was with Creative World of Childcare for 22 years. She is preceded in death by her father, Leonard Reier.She is survived by her mother, Dee Reier of Huber Heights; brother, Robert...

SALMON, Ruth L. (Shea) age 94, of Newbury, Ohio, formerly of Dayton, Ohio and Ft. Myers, Florida, died July 12, 2009. The widow of William E. Salmon Sr., Ruth was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and Robert Shea. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving son, William, Jr. (Norma), grandchildren, Karla (Tony) Robinson, Colette (Michael) Vaigl, and...

Elsie Van Cleve, age 87, of Englewood, passed away Monday, July, 13, 2009. She was born October 4, 1921, in Missouri, to the late Frank and Cordie McFarland. Elsie and her husband, Rondell raised their family in Watseka, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rondell Van Cleve and her son, Paul Van Cleve, of Plano, TX. Elsie...

ASBURY, James Everett, age 74, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009. He was born January 29, 1935 in LaFollette, TN. He was a member of Agape Family Worship Center and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his children, Allan (Susan) Asbury, Jamie (Mark) McVey, Connie (Richard) Burns, Jerry (Belinda) Asbury, Tim (Melody) Maples,...

PETERSON, Peggy SueAge 50, of Dayton, passed away July 12, 2009. Peggy was preceded in death her parents Charles & Rita Combs, brother Tyrone Combs. She was employed at Rite Aid as a Pharmacy Tech for the past 17 years. Peggy was a devoted & loving wife to her husband of 30 years Michael. Also she is survived by her...

WHITE, Leota Grace, age 90, of Kettering, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009. She was born July 9, 1919 in Brookeville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry and Susie (Binkley) Dean. She retired from Rike's Department Store and was a member of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughters, Judy Kolb, Geraldine...

WILSON, Edward D. age 82, of Fairborn, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009 at his home. He was born in Helton, KY on July 18, 1926. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Helen; children, Connie Wilson-Gibson, Duane Wilson, Daniel (Ann) Wilson, and Sherri (Kent) Patterson; grandchildren, Benjamin Gibson, Laura Gibson, Chelsea Wilson, Cortney Wilson, Caitlin Wilson,...

WAGERS, Billy Ray III, 31 of Dayton was taken suddenly home to our Lord Saturday July 11, 2009. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Everett and Norma Roundtree; grandfather Billy Ray Wagers Sr.; uncle Everett A. Roundtree; and cousin Michael Thill. Billy is survived by his daughter Kaylee Raye Wagers and her mother Cassandra Bohannon; mother Jeannie Roundtree;...

WELLS, Inez, 84, of Dayton passed away Friday July 10, 2009. She is survived by her grandchildren Jenny Roark, Terry Lucas, Melissa Lucas, and LaDonna (Dwayne) Swink; 12 great grandchildren; brother Emmett Moore; and son-in-law Donald Lucas. Funeral services will be held 2:00PM Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00PM...

Estes, Beverly B., age 86, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009. Beverly left this earth to spend eternity with his loving wife of 59 years: Estine Estes who preceded him in death. He will be sorrowfully missed by his children: Katy J. Gayman, Duane Estes and wife Cindy; grandchildren: Kristy Guth, Danielle Goody, Derek Estes, Joseph Gayman,...

ADKINS, George S., age 71, resident of Fairborn for 56 years passed away Friday, July 10, 2009. He was born May 23, 1938 in Morgan County, Kentucky, son of Jasper and Bessie Adkins, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death are sister Luna Dulin, and two brothers, Tommie Adkins and Zettie Adkins. He leaves his beloved wife...

Wehunt, Brenda, age 51, departed Wednesday, July 8, 2009. After battling a lengthy illness, she still stayed true to her faith. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Steve Wehunt; 3 daughters, Melissa, Crystal, and Serena; 4 grandchildren and many other family members and friends. She loved flowers, being in the sun, ferrets, the outdoors, and always...

DAVIS, Nanda G., 67, of New Carlisle was called on by the Lord Wednesday July 8, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Nanda is survived by her children Wanita Marie and husband Don Pressley, Larry Blaine Davis Jr., Anthony Scott and wife Charlotte Davis, and Jonathan Reed Hively; grandchildren Chester Lee and Benjamin Scott Roberts, Douglas Christopher McManis, Jonah Lee Davis,...

GRANT, Geraldine S. age 83, of Dayton, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John L. Grant; parents, David and Ruia Spurlock; and seven brothers and one sister. She is survived by her sons, Rondal Grant, and Timothy (Rachael) Grant; grandchildren, Sean (Carrie) Grant, John Ross...