GLASS, Luella J., age 81, of Dayton, passed away Sunday January 27, 2008, at Grandview Hospital after a lengthy illness. She retired from Lazarus. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jonathan Linsenbigler and Osa Wagner; and the father of her children, Eugene P. Glass. She is survived by her sisters, Marcella Shaner, Francis Glotfelter, Sue Sollar, Kathy Trusty;...

RHULE, Jewell age 72 of Miamisburg, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Max Rhule and her parents Robert and Katherine Davis. She is survived by her daughters Kim and husband John Bankston of Dallas, TX, Kerri Koenigsburg of Roundrock, TX, Katie and husband Rocky Blackman of Oklahoma City,...

GRANT-PERKINS, Wilma (McFarland), daughter of Fred and Cora McFarland, went to be with our Lord on January 26, 2008. She was the beloved mother of Deborah F. (Wayne) Raney, Kim J. (Tom) Harm, Kelly J. (Earl) Philpot, Allan W. (Whitson) and Gary N. (Donna) Humfleet. Wilma also leaves behind her loving companion Frank Perkins whom she loved dearly and her...

DOUGLAS, T.J., age 83, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, June P. Douglas; brothers, Clyde, Earl, and Paul Douglas; sisters, Mildred Guy, Julie, and Ruth Douglas. T.J. is survived by his daughters, Diane Mullins and Theresa Douglas-Baca; brother, William A. Douglas; granddaughter, Deanna Mullins; great granddaughter, Tessa Mullins-Troutman, as...

JOHNSON, Earl E. "Big Daddy Earl" age 76. Born November 19, 1931, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Heartland of Centerville. Originally from Postage Lakes, Ohio and a Dayton resident since 1961, he was a 1949 graduate of Coventry High School in Akron and attended both University of Akron and University of Miami, Florida. He was a veteran of...

FORD, Allison L."Ally", age 61, passed away Friday, January 25, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Everett Bradshaw; son, Sean Rettig, and grandson, Brandon Michael Bearden. Allison is survived by her sons, Chuck and Scott Bearden; brother Everett (Flora) Bradshaw II; grandsons, Bryan, Joshua, and Elijah Bearden, and special friends and caregivers, Marilyn Flynn, Millie...

ZIGMANN, Edward P., age 87, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008. He is survived by his children, Edward (Sandra) Zigmann, Jr, Gary J. Zigmann, and Joyce A. (Vennis) Williams; siblings, Helen Gasset, Florence (Gene) Petrin, and Walter Zigmann; 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Edward is preceded in death by his parents, Savery...

JOYNER, Julia, E., 69, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is preceded in death by her mother Mary White; husband William C. Joyner, Sr.; and brother Albert White. Julia is survived by her sons William Joyner, Jr. and Eric Joyner; daughter Karen Joyner; loving companion Herbert Jackson; sisters Sarah Thomas and Racheal Scott;...

Charles HoltAge 71, of Harrison Twp., passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 16, 1936 in Block, TN to Joel & Amanda Holt. Charles is survived by his wife of the past 49 years, Laquetta Holt; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen & Richard Miller; two grandsons, Michael & Christopher; and by three great...

Kathryn (Kay) Elizabeth Howick, age 83, of Miami Township, West Carrollton, and formerly of Wilmington, Ohio, passed gracefully late January 19, 2008, and ascended the stairway to heaven. We celebrate her life, her being, and her sensitive touch. She went home to be with the Lord.She was blessed by God the day of her death and baptized by Pastor Bruce...

KINNEY, DANE W., 51, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Grandview Hospital after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his father Jerome Kinney and brothers Dwight, Darrell, and Donald Kinney. Dane is survived by his wife Angela Lyons; son Paul Lyons; daughter Reba Lyons; special son Davion Lyons; mother-in-law Ms. Am; numerous grandchildren; mother...

PROFFITT, Karen (Ramsey), age 54, of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008. She was born May 12, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her grandson Nigel Williams and niece Jessica Fancher. Karen is survived by her children Heather (Chris) Christoff, Jeremy Culbertson, Danny (Tabby) Proffitt; grandchildren Damon and McKenzie Culbertson, Elijah and Jacob Proffitt; parents...

WRIGHT, Merle L., age 85, of Riverside passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008. She was born in Phyllis Kentucky on November 10, 1922. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Clayton M. Wright; parents Miles and Polly Reynolds; brother Ervel Reynolds; and sister Clara Dawson. Merle is survived by her daughter Catherine Courter and her husband,...

Thomas, Barbara Francis, age 69, of West Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Barbara is survived by her husband of 54 years: Elvin G. Thomas; daughter: Saundra Thomas of West Carrollton; son and daughter-in-law: Jack E. (Lisa) Thomas of Dayton; grandchildren: Amecia (Thomas) Carpenter of Dayton, Ronald...

WARD, Thelma, age 85, formerly of Fremont, OH, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008 at Bethany Lutheran Village, Centerville. Thelma was born July 7, 1922 in Boston, MA, the eldest child of George & Marguerite Watson. Thelma retired from Fremont Memorial Hospital in 1984. She was an active member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Fremont, Sandusky County Senior Citizens and...

Fair, Danny N., age 51, of Dayton passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008. He was born October 22, 1956 in Springfield, OH, the son of Sam E. & Mae D. Fair. He is preceded in death by his uncle, Rev. Dr. Charles Fair and his grandmother, Ella Jackson. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Michael (Pamela) Fair, Dale...

ROBINSON, Dale, age 50, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008. He is survived by his parents, Donald & Una; fiancée, Donna; daughters, Tasha & Tisha; grandchildren, Arionna, Damion, & Renee, as well as many other loving family members. In Dale's own words, "Keep smiling." Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, January 25, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940...

RICHARDS, Patricia Ruth, born in Cleveland, left us for a better place on Thursday, January 17, 2008, due to cancer. Pat was a beautiful, great, and wonderful wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Phil; her sister Annie and her husband, Ralph, who live in Painesville; her 3 daughters and their husbands: Carol (Charlie), Linda...