John D. ("JD") WilliamsonAge 83, born September 4, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Died September 1, 2008 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. John is survived by his wife of the past 61 years, Susan G. Williamson; five children, Allan John (Nancy) Williamson, Janet Sue (Tom) Kovatch, David Paul (Terry) Williamson, Mark Steven (Mary) Williamson and John Edward (Christy) Williamson; 18 grandchildren,...

Shupe, Doris A., age 73, of Dayton, entered eternal life on Monday, September 1, 2008. She was born January 27, 1935 in Norton, VA, the daughter of Arthur & Nellie (Collins) Wilson. She is preceded in death by her father; husband, James F. Shupe; and her mother & father-in-law, Bebo & Pappy Shupe. Survivors include her mother; children, Jim Shupe...

FREEMAN, Monica P., age 41, of Yellow Springs, OH, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008. She was born October 7, 1966 in Newport News, VA. She was a graduate of Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University. Monica attended Central Chapel AME Church in Yellow Springs. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Gloria (Phillips) and John Pamplin; father,...

Anna R. BareAge 71, of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Dayspring Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers. Anna is survived by one daughter, Deborah Clark; one son, Jeffery Clark; one granddaughter, Emerald Clark; one sister, Lillie (Bob) Smith; two brothers, Donald Smith & Ronnie Smith; and...

Patrick Alan Davis, infant son of Jessica Morgan and Daniel Davis, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 31, 2008. Patrick was born at Miami Valley Hospital on July 6, 2008. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Alan Whitaker. Patrick leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving parents, Jessica and Daniel; maternal grandmother, Cheryl Sutton; paternal grandparents,...

LEY, Stephen. 59, of New Carlisle passed away unexpectedly Friday August 29, 2008. He is preceded in death by his brothers Michael and Bobby and nephew Greg Ley. Steve is survived by his loving companion of 16 years, Jane Holzen; parents Bob and Mary Ley; daughter Courtney Ley; brother Alan Ley; sister Susan White; nephew Michael Ley; step daughters Tammy...

WOODYEAR, Brian TL, 26, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Friday August 29, 2008. He is survived by his wife Amy Woodyear; parents Brian and Diane Woodyear; sisters Vonetta C. Ramsey and Christin Stepp; grandmother Carmen Woodyear; grandfather Rev Lugene Finley; nieces Alexis and Aaliyah; father and mother-in-law Rick and Dianna Cox; and numerous other family and friends. Brian will be...

STOUT, Frank R., 62, of Dayton passed away after a lengthy illness Sunday, August 31, 2008. Frank was a member of Church of the Holy Angels. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army with service during the Vietnam War. He was employed by GTE North as a lineman. He is preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Dolores...

WILSON, Robert Mitchell "Big Bob", age 60, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008 after an extended illness. He was born in Dayton on June 10, 1948 to the late Robert and Loraine Wilson. Robert was a 1967 graduate of Stivers High School. He was employed with Monarch Marking for over 20 years. Robert lived life to the fullest...

Stephanie "Stevie" Price, age 19, of Carlisle passed away Friday, August 29, 2008. She was born on October 17, 1988 in Dayton. Stephanie is survived by her parents Steve and Teresa Price; sister Kerry (Ron) Smith; nieces Shelby and Allise; grandparents Elma Price, Ruth Alsip, Edward and Thema Shepherd; uncle Jim; and many other friends and relatives that she loved...

MERCH, Alex L., age 87, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008 at the Dayton V.A. Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Hilda Merch; brother, Louis Merch; sister, Patricia McCormick; daughter, Mary Christine, and nephew, Michael John Merch. Alex is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pearlie Merch; daughters, Phyllis Wagers, Karen Susan Sharpe,...

LANE, Barbara Ann, age 47, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Pauline Lane. Barbara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cherie and Kyle Buhler, and grandchildren, Haley and Jacob Buhler. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Calvary Cemetery,...

Mumpower, Phyllis J., age 84, of Kettering, formerly of Naples, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008.Phyllis is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah (Craig) Redder of Jamestown, Ohio, Susan (Stephen) Mumpower-Spriggs of Atlanta, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law: Scott (Kathy) Mumpower of Oakwood, Ohio; grandchildren: Emily (Andrew) Closson, Jason Redder, Nora Spriggs, Samantha Spriggs, Anne Mumpower, Glen Mumpower; and...

David Edwards Wilhite, age 70, of Kettering, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 27, 2008, surrounded by his family following a long battle with cancer. David was a life long resident of the Dayton area, he graduated from Kiser High School, served in the Marine Corps and worked for Dayton Press for over 20 years. He was preceded in...

John Nelson ZeaAge 81, of Dayton, Ohio, born on Oct. 10, 1926, in Piqua, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton due to respiratory failure.John attended and played basketball for Lena-Conover HS where he graduated in 1944. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1946, both stateside...

PATRICK, Homer E., age 86, of Beavercreek, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008. He was born August 29, 1921 in Wolfe County, KY, the son of Ben and Emma (Haddix) Patrick. He owned and operated Homers Garage in Beavercreek for 26 years and was a World War II Veteran serving with the United States Army. He is survived by his wife...

Leva A. DanielsAge 81, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. She is survived by two sons, Larry Daniels & Doug Daniels; one daughter, Rita Puckett; one granddaughter, Leah McDaniel; three great grandchildren, Hailey, Damon & Makayla; and by nieces, nephews, extended family & friends. The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 – 8:00...