HIMEBAUGH, Joe Melvin, "Bampa" age 86, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 10, 2008 to join his beautiful bride of 63 years, Betty C. Himebaugh. He was a retired toolmaker from NCR and a graduate of West Carrollton High School. He served in WWII in the Army. He was the vocalist and played trumpet in the Charleston Air Force...

Glandon, Billie, age 70, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born June 6, 1937 in Eagan, TN, the daughter of Bud & Mary Louise (Kesterson) Kennedy. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Glandon; and grandson, Jacob Glandon. Survivors include her children, Sheila (John) Mathews of Tipp City,...

Snyder, America L. (Schouwe), age 86, of Washington Twp. passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 after a lengthy illness.She was preceded in death by her parents Julio and Trinidad Schouwe, brothers Diogenes and Socrates, sister Christina Simons, a beloved son-in-law Richard Sherrow and two beloved daughters Lizabeth A. Burt and Roberta L. Furlow. America was...

Sink, Charles William Jr., age 79, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Charles was a United States Army Veteran and a retired Supervisor from Borden's Dairy. He was a member of East Dayton Christian Church and an avid fisherman.Charles is survived by his wife of 58 years: Eileen (Real) Sink; sons and daughters-in-law:...

TURNER, Thomas Raymond, age 88, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday January, 9, 2008. He was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on December 12, 1919. Thomas served his country in the army during WWII. He received the EAME Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star per WD GO #33/45; American Theater Ribbon; American Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star; and the Good...

Gaw, Willard L., age 74, of Vandalia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Gainesboro, TN, the son of Bedford & Grace (Emerton) Gaw. He retired after 42 years from Delphi. He served in the Korean Conflict in the US Army and was a Lifetime member of the...

CREECH, Byron K. "Barney", age 50, died in the care of Hospice of Dayton Tuesday, January 8, 2008. He was born January 21, 1957 in Dayton, OH. Byron loved to bowl and bowled a 299 game as a freshman in high school, played drums with several local bands, worked for Art's Equipment Rental for 12 years, and was a Cleveland...

RUCKER, Jesse G., age 101, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Edith Rucker and sons, Jesse Jr., Everett, and Elza Rucker. Jesse is survived by his children, Earl Rucker, Christine Thompson, and Irene Lunsford; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, and numerous great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be...

GRABER, Tina D., age 42, of Fairborn, passed away Monday, January 7, 2008. She was born August 21, 1965 in Toledo, OH. She was a very active member with Grace Baptist Church in Fairborn. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Pastor Randy Graber; one daughter, Brittnee (Jason) DeJarnatt of Bardwell, KY; one son, Jordin Graber of Fairborn;...

KUCHARSKI, Dorothy G., 81, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2008 due to complications from a stroke at Maria Joseph Center. She is preceded in death by her husband Stanley J. Kucharski and parents Frank and Victoria Geiger. Dorothy is survived by her children Daniel (Svetlana) Kucharski, Cindy (Terry) Goins, Greg Kucharski, Carol (Rick) Smith, and Dianne (Tom) Smyczek;...

KRABACHER, William E. "Bill", age 59, of Washington Twp., passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 4, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, William & Vyolet (Hillenbrand) Krabacher. Bill is survived by his brother, Kenneth (Pat) Krabacher, 2 nieces, 2 nephews, all of the Cincinnati area, very special friend and companion, Greta Brahm of Kettering, OH, and her loving...

Smith, Clifford, age 66, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was currently an RTA Bus Driver for Project Mobility, where he worked for the past 29 years and 9 months. He was a loving and devoted Husband, Dad, Son, Papaw and Brother.Clifford was preceded in death by his parents: Kelly & Lottie Smith;...

JOHNSON, Fannie M. age 86 of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Heartland of Beavercreek. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Johnson; daughter, Marilyn Johnson; daughter, Linda Mathews; son, Gary Johnson; granddaughter, Rhonda Cotterman; and grandson, Daniel Johnson. Funeral services will be held 1PM Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Glen Haven Memory Gardens Chapel in New...

COOK, Billy H. 71 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at SouthviewHospital. He was retired from Harrison Radiator. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father Albert Roy Cook Sr.; mother Delmas McAlpin; step-mother Bonnie Cook; sisters, Betty Finney, Anna Ruth "Booty" McCabe, and Brenda Rhea; brother...

SIZEMORE, Carol A. age 63 of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday January 5, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Manford Sizemore; her daughter, Cynthia Walker (Keith); grandson, Cory Walker; sister, Barbara Callahan (Jim); brothers, Ronnie Cox (Sue), David Cox, Glenn Cox (Nancy), Jerry Cox, and Jimmy Cox (Fay). She was preceded in death by her sister, Dian Goodner, and her...

Julia May "Jewel" BaileyAge 16, of Riverside, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 3, 2008, as the result of a brain aneurysm. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Linda Rains and Ethel Bailey; and by her grandfather, Kenneth McPherson. Jewel is survived by her parents, Lisa and Roger; step-father, Robbie; two sisters, Shannon & Pamela; three brothers, Joshua, Kenny...

WHITE, Robert B. Age 82, of Dayton, Ohio, died January 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur F. & Luna D.; brother, James Edward, and grandson, Adam Christopher. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Norma (Pummill); beloved constant canine companion, Noah; sons, Hal & Gary (Sue); daughter, Vicki (Joe) Wynne; six grandchildren, Chad...

JOHNSON, Forrest "Ray," 79 of Dayton, formerly of Menifee Co. KY, passed away Friday, January 4, 2008 at Heartland of Kettering, after a long battle with cancer. He had 30 years service at Dayton Walther and 18 years service at Monarch Marking. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newt and LaRue Johnson; daughter Patricia; sister, Loretta; and brothers,...