Mills, Walter C., age 62, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008. He was born October 15, 1946 in Paintsville, KY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Mills and Roehima Mollett and his nephew, Timmy. Survivors include his children, Michelle (Scott), Tony (Dana), & Greg (J.); 6 grandchildren, Eric, James, Courtney, Madison, Mason, & Shelby;...

CIMPRICH, Rudolph "Rudy", age 86, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years and dancing partner, Joyce Cimprich. They enjoyed the Dancetions and other dance clubs which were held at Kennedy Union and later at Arbor Hall. They also traveled to dance with Big Bands. Both had spent most of their lives...

Dona L. KenneyAge 80, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, H. R. Kenney. Dona is survived by two children, Bridget & her husband, Randy Sheets and Michael & his wife, Kathy Kenney; four grandchildren, Christopher, Alex, Jamie & Bryan; five great grandchildren, Mia, Patrick, Gavin, Melanie &...

Van Michael Joey Abshire-GrimesAge 40, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Millie Lockard; aunt, Deborah Abshire; brother, Paul Edward Abshire; and cousin, Trevin Martin. Joey is survived by his wife, Sheila Abshire; his mother, Sherlyn Abshire; two step-children, Sarah & Elijah; brother, Charles Abshire; sister, Jamie Abshire; mother-in-law, Ruth Brady;...

FREDERICK, Roberta, 57, of Kettering, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. Visitation will be 5-8PM Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Services will be held Friday, October 24, 2008 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens.

REEVES Jr., Carry, age 80, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. He was born November 22, 1927 in Pickaway County in Ohio. He retired from NCR after 42 years as a design engineer and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Miami Valley Iris Society. He is survived by his children,...

Richardson, Bernice, age 80, of Trotwood, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008. She was a member of Peoples Community CME Church and the Missionary Society. Bernice was the sales manager at Rikes for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents; 1 brother; 3 sisters; and her husband, Robert Richardson. She leaves to cherish her memory, her...

Keith GarberAge 76, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl & Dola (Petrey) Garber. Keith is survived by his wife of the past 55 years, Marie S. (Sams) Garber; three children, Debra A. Koenig, Brian K. Garber and Karen Freiberger; four grandchildren, Sarah Koenig, Karl Koenig, Katherin "Katie" Freiberger and...

JOHNSON, John Charles Wendell, Sr. (J.J.) Age 74, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2008. He was born June 21, 1934 in Carnegie, PA, to the late Richard and Margaret Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia; brothers Richard and Harvey; and sister Verna Pollard. John graduated in 1952 from Carnegie High School in Carnegie, PA. He joined...

PATRICK, Lola, age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. She was born November 14, 1921 in Elliott County, KY, the daughter of Elza and Mamie (Black) Tyree. Lola was a member of Beavercreek Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Darrell Patrick of Dayton, Donovan (Janet) Patrick of Huber Heights, David (Susan) Patrick of Moorehead,...

JENKINS, Fannie Estil, age 83, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008. She was born November 30, 1924 in Bluestone, KY, to the late Jesse and Lucinda Bragg. She was preceded in death by her husband Levi Jenkins and son Keith Jenkins. Fannie is survived by her children Shirley (Kenneth) Palmer, Norma Cantrell, Wanda Cantrell, Mary (David) Thacker, Robert...

BURRIS, James "Bob", age 53, of West Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 17, 2008. He was born September, 2, 1955 in Mason County, WV. Bob was the owner of Burris Trucking Inc. He was an Avid drag racer and great family man and friend. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law Everett Burris and Betty Holbrook....

WYANT, Irma M., age 81, of Washington Township, passed away unexpectedly October, 18, 2008. She was born December 9, 1926 in Dayton, to the late Joseph and Marie Seidenschmidt. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Harold Wyant. Irma is survived by her children Peggy (Michael) Taulbee and Ron (Pam) Wyant; grandchildren Leslie (Christopher) Waddell, Jenny...

LUTZ, William M. 72, of Dayton, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Vertie Lutz; and sister, Lois Lutz. He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Connie, Debbie, Patty, Vickie, Ronnie, Jim, Tim, and their spouses; 19 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Pittman and his dog Peaches. He retired from...

McKEE, James R. 86, of Lake Placid, FL, went to be with his Lord early Thursday morning October 16, 2008 at the Lake Placid Health Care Center. A native of Middletown, OH he was born October 26, 1921 to parents Ova and Esther (Sellers) McKee. He served his country with the rank of Corporal in the US Army during WWII....

Holderman, Thomas I. (Tom) of Washington Twp. Dayton, OH passed away on Friday 10/17/08. Tom was born on 9/16/32 in Dayton, OH. His parents, Earl and Helen Holderman, preceded him in death. Tom is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joyce Holderman, 3 children: Carolyn (Gale) Purnhagen of Dayton, OH, Don (Debbie) Cherry of Kettering, OH, and Jaylene (Tim)...

SMITH, Charlcie F. 87, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008 at Heartland of Beavercreek. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jean Ward; granddaughter, Stephanie Smith; parents, Irvin and Hannah Frazier; 1 brother; and 4 sisters. She is survived by her son, Kenneth A (Cindy) Smith of Butler Twp.; daughter, Loretta Kay (Bob) Bean of Beavercreek; grandchildren,...

FORD, James "Darrell", age 52, of Dayton, went home Thursday, October 16, 2008. He was born March 18, 1956 in Dayton. He worked at Kettering Memorial Hospital for over 16 years. Darrell was an avid Raiders football fan. He has a huge loving heart. He was preceded in death by his mother Ramona; brother Leon and sister Sissy. Darrell is...

Holloway, Karen Gail, age 62, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Karen was born October 22, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late George & Hilda Snyder. Karen was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by her entire family and everyone who knew her.Karen is...

GREEN, Kenneth Ray, age 66, of the Dayton area, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Alice Green; and daughter, Kimberly. He is survived by his wife, Janet Green; 5 children, Sheila (Rick) Rich of Fairborn, OH, Theresa (Jeffrey) Hackett of Houston, TX; Rhonda (Jeffery) Rice of...