MENKER, Raymond L. H., Jr.age 82 of Dayton, went to be with his Savior Monday, June 26, 2006. Raymond served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Regina and Raymond Menker and son, Michael. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosa Lee; son Mel and...

KELLY, Joan L., of Dayton, passed away Sun., June 25, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband John J. Kelly. Joan is survived by her loving family Richard Kelly, Brian Kelly (Peggy), Joanne Sorensen (Kevin), Greg Kelly and Marietta Leesemann (Greg); 5 grandchildren Michelle & Katie Kelly, Kelly & Kasey Sorensen and Ryan Hail; 2...

DYKES, Cora B., of Huber Heights passed away Saturday, June 24, 2006 after a long and courageous battle following a major surgery. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Eddie; children: Patricia Walker, Marcella Baker; 4 grandsons: Tyler Baker, Joseph Walker, Steven Costello, Ronnie Costello,...

TILK, William J., 82, of Dayton passed away Saturday, June 24 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents Ignatius and Helen Tilk and first wife Lois Eileen. William is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Lucy Tilk; 4 sons William Lee (Rita) Tilk, of Dallas, TX, Timothy John (Nancy)Tilk, of Dayton, OH, Anthony Joseph (Mark) Tilk,...

PATTERSON, Ronald Joseph "Floyd"age 59 of Dayton, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006 at his home. Ronald served our country in the United Sates Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his companion, Geneva North; daughter, Sabrina Patterson; uncles, Carl and Tom Geiger; aunt, Adele Kaylor; and numerous cousins. Ronald was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille...

Jerry D. KraussAge 70, of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully Friday, June 23, at Hospice of Dayton. Jerry was born March 6, 1936 in Dayton to Samuel & Mary (Mangold) Krauss, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded by one brother, Gordon. Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia J. (Montgomery) Krauss; two daughters and...

James C. DwyerAge 76, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Southview Hospital. Jim was born January 31, 1930 in Dayton to Clarence & Ruth (Dubritz) Dwyer. In addition to his parents he was also preceded by one son, Ronald A. Peppo. Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy (Wood) Dwyer; four sons, Michael Dwyer...

Charles R. FieldAge 83, of West Carrollton, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton after a brief illness. He was born July 18, 1922 to Raymond & Myrtle (Collins) Field, who preceded him in death, in addition to his sister, Helen Bardwell. Charles is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eveline (Clare) Field; two sons and...

Jackson, Lavonne I, 57 of Riverside, passed away unexpectedly, June 21, 2006. She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Lee Schnieders and mother, Imagine Riley. She is survived by son, Gregory Schnieders, daughter, Tirena Schniders, father, Kenneth Riley, brothers, Robert Riley, Howard Riley, Gary (Beverly) Riley, David (Jennifer) Riley, Carl (Sonya) Riley, Joe (Linda) Riley, grandchildren, Timothy Bellus,...

Truman L. HembreeAge 82, Northridge, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton. Truman was born August 8, 1923 in Caryville, TN to Columbus & Gracie (Prater) Hembree who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years, Betty J. (Young) Hembree, who died in 1998; and by his siblings,...

Walter W. SheppardAge 80, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Grandview Hospital. Walter was born December 24, 1925 in Putney, West Virginia to James Robert & Laura Kay (Murray) Sheppard. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Pauline Coovert. Walter is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen C. (Johns)...

ESTEP, Lewisage 75 passed away, Tuesday, June 20, 2006 after a brief illness. Lewis was born December 18, 1930, the son of White and Susie Estep. He owned and managed C & L Carpet for over 25 years. He is survived by his sons, Dennis (Denise) Estep and Jeffrey (Cynthia) Estep; granddaughters, Jessica, Kaitlyn, Katherine, and Morgan; and numerous nieces...

Gene Paul "Peanuts" HaverstockAge 75, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Oak Creek Terrace.Gene was born January 15, 1931 in Dayton to Harold & Elizabeth Haverstock. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Alan and Bobby Haverstock. He is survived by his loving companion of many years, June Webster of Huber...

TOBE, Cynthia J. "Cindy" (Ashenfelter) age 52 formerly of Kettering passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2006 after a lengthy illness. A 1972 graduate of Fairmont West HS, Cindy went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree from Wright State University. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church choir for many years. She was preceded in death by...

HINCH, Russell, 78, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2006. He is preceded in death by his mother Margaret (Sherrill) Hinch; son Ronald Hinch and brothers Ray,Roland, and Robert Hinch. Russ is survived by his daughter Renee (Jeff) Bowman; grandchildren Brandon and Sarah O'Malley; sister Louise Dyer; special girl friend Ruby Selby; good friend Ray Smith; numerous nieces, nephews,...

ROOT, Carol Rositaof Kettering passed away Sunday, June 18, 2006 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Carol was born February 4, 1935, the Daughter of William and Gladys Hahn. She worked for Mamma DiSalo's for over 20 years. She is survived by her father; children, Debbie Bauer and Jim Wilson; daughter-in-law, Victoria Steiner-Ketzel; step-daughters, Dana Fisher and Christy Mangan; brothers, Dick Hahn...

Combs, Abbott BarbaraAge 71 went on to be with the Lord June 19th , 2006 She was proceeded in death by her parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother and Husband Merlin Combs. She is survived by 5 daughters, Linda Pitts of Altoona Florida, Brenda Sering and husband Steve of Deltona Fla, Karen Powell of Lewisburg OH, Carla Howard of Dayton...

POSTON, Hinson Walter, age 81, of Kettering, passed away Mon., June 19, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton after suffering a heart attack. Born July 24, 1924 in Alpina, TN to Irvin & Bertha (Matthews) Poston. He served in the U.S. Army with service during W.W.II. Hinson moved to Dayton in 1947 where he was employed at Frigidaire and retired from...

EADS, Normagene"Neeny Beam"Age 81, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2006, at Grandview Hospital due to complications from cancer. Normagene was born March 13, 1925 to Bert & Mary (Zink) Beam. She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Cletus; and one sister, Mary Jeannette. Normagene is survived by her husband of 47 years, Walter Eads;...

Caddell, Nicholas "Nick", age 45 of Miamisburg passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, June 13, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Margaret and her husband, John; daughter, Amanda; son, Ahron; grandson, Rylee; sister, Della Chansler; niece, Lacey Chansler; and many friends and relatives. At Nick's request, no services will be held. Burial will be in the family...