Edith Louise WaltersAge 55, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. Howard & Esther Copley; and by one nephew, Scott Myers. Louise is survived by her husband of the past 20 years, Charles Walters, Sr.; five children, Vanessa & Woody Keller, Karen & Rick Johnson, Teresa & Kevin Stamper, Jay...

NEWPORT, Jeffrey L., of Dayton, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008. Jeffrey was born July 30, 1962, in Dayton. He was an avid sports fan and loved to play his guitar. He was preceded in death by his father John Newport and loving brother Shaun. Jeffrey is survived by his mother Mae Newport; nieces Melissa Stewart and Chasity Newport; great...

Jaynes, Ray Edward, age 76, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008. Ray worked at a contractor for Zengel Construction for over 30 years.Ray is survived by his wife: Elsie "Mary" Jaynes of Wheelersburg, OH; daughters and son-in-law: Deborah (Ronald) Cook of West Carrollton, Pam Woolard of Hillsboro; sons and daughters-in-law: Darrell (Melisha) Jaynes of Moraine, Tony...

SMITHHART, Wendy (nee Lumpkin) age 47, passed away suddenly Friday, April 4, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Charles Smithhart; son, Bryan Raby; step-children, Bill and Carrie Smithhart and Jennifer Smithhart; step-grandson, Michael; parents Rex and Sharon Lumpkin Sr.; brother, Rex and Carol Lumpkin Jr.; as well as numerous aunts and uncles, a niece and nephew. The family will...

Watters-Kaidi, Nicole Marie (Furderer), age 32, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at her home. She was born July 2, 1975 in Dayton, OH. Survivors include her father, Chris (Linda) Furderer of GA; mother, Julia (Bannorra) Bocock; husband, Mohamed Kaidi; son, Brent Watters of Englewood; half brother, Nathan Furderer of Atlanta, GA; step-sister, Jennifer Eaken of TX;...

Cono, Michael Joseph Sr., age 83, passed away April 6, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Michael and his family lived in Vandalia for 53 years. He retired from Dayton Tire & Rubber. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #668 in Vandalia, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Leona "Dottie"...

WELLS, Agnes "Libby", age 86, of Dayton, OH, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Heartland of Beavercreek. She was born December 6, 1922 in Maysville, KY, the daughter of the late Charles and Rosalie (Fritsch) Eppensteiner. Libby was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Wells, in 1992, and one...

HAMPTON, Neil, 77, of Beavercreek passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Laura Hampton and sisters Opal Caudill and Rita Hutchinson. Neil is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Louise "Lou" Hampton; daughter Sheba (Rick) Severs; son Dirk Hampton; grandchildren Katie and Ben Hampton; sisters Mable (Chuck) Poston...

Burns, Ralph F., age 66, of Kettering, passed away at home at 12:30 P.M. on April 5, 2008 surrounded by his family. Ralph was born February 25, 1942 in Centerville. He was a 1960 graduate of Centerville High School, a long time employee of Food A Rama in Centerville and One Lincoln Park in Kettering. He was a member of...

Reling, Victor Robert, age 77, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 14, 1929 in Dayton, OH, the son of the late Victor Reling, Sr. & Ida (Norris) Reling. He was employed by Dayton Press for 35 years. Survivors include his son, Dennis Reling; daughter, Diane Truett; and his grandchildren,...

HARRIS, Robert H. age 87 of Dayton, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Anna Harris, his parents Howard and Margaret Harris, step sisters Helen Cavan and Eleanor Breen and sister-in-law Libby Wells. He is survived by his children Carol and husband Robert Battson, Jerry...

UHRIG, Carl R. "Bud" age 83 of Kettering, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Seca "Sue" Uhrig. At Carl's request, no viewing or service will be held. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton,...

DIECKMAN, Mary K. age 90 of Centerville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 4, 2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles A. Dieckman, daughter Nancy L. Doughman, son Richard L. Dieckman, grandson John Paul Dieckman, sister Anna Funk and daughter-in-law Elaine Dieckman. She is survived by her children...

Ghee, Betty Jean, age 87, of Brookville, formerly of Indian Lake and of Dayton, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008 at her home. She was born June 1, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Walter E. & D. Isabel (DeWitt) Newman. Betty retired from Delco after 36 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents;...

WATSON, Liba, age 83, of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008. She was born February 23, 1925 in Pilsen, Czech Republic, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruzena (Kornikova) Benda. She was a member of The Byron Church, The Byron Church Ladies Guild, the American Czechoslovakia Club, and retired from Montgomery County Title Bureau. She is survived by...

BASHORE, Duane R., age 63, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Catherine Bashore. Duane is survived by his siblings, Constance and Randall Bashore of Greenville, OH; aunts, Betty McEldowney, Jane Norris, Lucille Barton, Margaret Baker, and Florence Hemmelgarn; uncle, Lloyd Grillot, as well as numerous cousins and...

Cole, Tiffany Marie, age 16 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008 at her home. She was born May 2, 1991 in Dayton, the daughter of Steven & Yvonne (Janney) Cole. She is survived by her parents; brother, Steven Cole, Jr.; and her sisters, Nicole Janney, Stephanie Cole, & Katie Lynn Cole, all of Dayton. Funeral services will...

Lilly-Brady, Dollie M. (Stewart), age 98, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2008. Dollie was a charter member of Calvary Grace Brethren Church. She was also an avid gardener and hobbiest.Dollie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Edward L. (Lova "Chris") Lilly of Dayton, H. Emerson (Barbara) Lilly of Beavercreek, Earnest E. (Janet) Lilly of Huber Heights;...