FISHER, Oscar Jr., age 81, of Riverside passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Oscar was born August 16, 1926 in Lancaster Kentucky. He retired from System Research Laboratories. Oscar is survived by his loving wife Virginia of 62 years; children Jeff (Sue) Fisher, Rick (Patty) Fisher, Randy (Laura) Fisher, Ruth (Bobby) Parham, Jinnie (Allan) Wilkins; grandchildren Jeff (Michelle) Fisher, Kevin...

LUCAS, Rufus, 83, of Huber Heights passed away Monday, March 17, 2008 at his residence. He was born March 16, 1925 in Centerville Ohio. Rufus was a graduate of Centerville High School and retired from General Motors after 44 years of service. He is survived by his sons Richard A. and Michael J. Lucas; daughter-in-law Sharon Lucas; grandchildren Geoffery Lucas...

EDWARDS, Douglas R. "Mackie", age 61, of Ward, CO., formerly of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008. He was born September 5, 1946 to Tom and Velma Edwards. He is survived by sisters Linda Sharon White (Earl) of TN., Mae Loraine Lewis (Bill), Shirley Ann Brigner (Roger) of Dayton; brother Tom L. Edwards, Jr. "Sonny (Lucy) of KY.; and...

FICKEY, Velma J., 63, of West Carrollton passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents Glenmore and Geneva Morgan and brother Glenvil Morgan. Velma is survived by her husband Donald Fickey; daughters Angela Dalton and Anita Fickey; brother Winston (Kathy) Morgan; sister Darlene (Garry) Fickey; grandchildren David, Brittany, Candice, Courtney, and Dylan; great granddaughter...

KARJALA, Cynthia Lynn (Rosemont), 47, of Piqua passed away Monday, March 17, 2008. She is preceded in death by her sister Laura Rosemont. Cindy is survived by her fiance Curtis Dye; sons Gregory and Alex Karjala; mother Mary (Emerson Cox) Comer; father Augustus (Jeanette) Rosemont II; brother Augustus J. Rosemont III; sisters Judith Rettig, Kimberly Rosemont, Rebecca (Jesse) Burch, Sandy...

Williams, Jay "Johnny" C., age 60, of Dayton, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008.He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years: Diana S. Williams; his two children; his four step children; six grandchildren; mother: Mary Williams; four siblings; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father: John...

Eldridge, Ruby Ellen, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. She was born June 23, 1934 in Plumber's Landing, KY, the daughter of Lee & Martha (Spurlock) Butler. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, JC Eldridge; granddaughters, Becky Schuler & Jessica Eldridge; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include her children, Jackie (Debbie)...

Toops, Reecie R., age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008 at GrandviewHospital. She was born September 13, 1921 in Jamestown, TN, the daughter of A. Allred & Mary Jane (Whited) Allred. She was a minister's wife for many years. Reecie was a wonderful chef, seamstress, and loved gardening-she could make anything grow. She is preceded...

Charles Willis FustonAge 73, of Harrison Twp., passed away Monday, March 17, 2008. Charles is survived by his wife of the past 55 years, Bernice Fuston; one daughter, Rhonda & Matt Hartsock; two granddaughters, Kelly & Mike Rowlands and Kyla & Mike Guy; two great grandchildren, Casey Matthew Rowlands & Anna Katelyn Guy; one sister, Iona Garner; two special sisters-in-law,...

MORGAN, Vina, age 82, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 16, 2008. She is preceded in death by her first husband, William Wynn; second husband, George Morgan and children, Viola, Virgil, Imagene, Billy, Lucy, and Geneva. She is survived by sons-in-law, Bob and Vern Wells; siblings, Campbell, Verna, Marie, Cecil, as well as numerous grandchildren and great...

BARNES, Jr., William L., age 26, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 15, 2008. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn and Helen Zuber and Edwin Barnes. William is survived by his parents, William L. Barnes, Sr. and Gwynn Zuber; brother, Glenn Barnes; 6 uncles; 3 aunts, as well as numerous cousins and second cousins. He was an avid...

Voulena Valine AdkinsAge 84, of Union, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Frank Adkins Sr.; and by one great grandson, Corey Campbell. Voulena is survived by three sons and three daughters, Priscilla Daniels, Tom & Deloris Adkins, Frank Jr & Barb Adkins, Darlene &...

Danner, Charles D., age 79, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1928 in Hillham, TN, the son of Stanley & Ila (Livingston) Danner. He retired from GM Harrison Radiation after 38 years of service. Charles was a member of OKI, Masons, and Vandalia Church of Christ. He...

FRANKSON, Craig, age 59, passed away suddenly at home Tuesday, March 11, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father, Vernon L. Frankson; mother, Lela M. Frankson, and nephew, John Frankson. Craig is survived by his daughters, Michele (Alan) Terry, Renee (Ted) Hamilton; grandchildren, Bryce, Karlie, Camden, Max, and Sam; girlfriend, Sue Janek and her family; siblings, Gerald (Sandy)...

Pamela D. WatsonAge 53, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Friday, March 14, 2008. She attended church at Northridge Freewill Baptist. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Watson Sr. in 2006; father, Joseph C. Pachmayer; sister, Deborah Sue Vermillion-Scott. Pam is survived by her mother, Mary Jo Fielder; two sons, Gordon Watson...

VanHOOSE, Hubert, age 83 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 15, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Geraldine VanHoose. He was preceded in death by his eldest daughter. He is also survived by 3 sons and 2 daughters, of Dayton; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many beloved family and friends. Visitation will be held...

Hattie A. EvansAge 69, of Riverside, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 15, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Monnie Johnson; and by one son, Steven Evans. Hattie is survived by her husband of the past 50 years, Carl H. Evans; one son, Randy & Jeneen Evans; one daughter, Penny Sturgill; nine...

Jacqueline R. ZollerAge 68, formerly of Dayton, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008, in Frankfort, Ohio. Jackie is survived by two sons, Scott & Cindy Zoller and Dean & Jennifer; one daughter, Wanda Emrick; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Susie & Jack Minser; and by one brother, Richard & June Lego. Private services will be held at the...

HOWE, Marilyn, age 86, of Beavercreek passed away on Friday, March 15, 2008, at Trinity Community after a brief illness. Marilyn was born February 25, 1922, the daughter of Clinton and Mary Downs. She was proceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Harold Howe and her daughter Becky Leach, five brothers and three sisters. She is survived...