SAMMONS, Emma Nicoleage 3, of Miamisburg passed away after a courageous battle with Niemann-Pick disease Thursday, May 18, 2006 at her home. Emma was born June 17, 2003, to Larry and Sharon Sammons. She brought much joy, love and happiness to the lives of all who knew and met her. Emma is also survived by her brother, Brendan Smith; maternal...

Riley, Ada L., 56 of Dayton passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin E. Sarver Sr., brother, Marvin E. Sarver Jr., sisters, Anne Profitt and Loise Buman. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Riley Jr., mother, Mabel I. Sarver, children, Theresa (Doug) Hicks, Doris (Charles) Owens, Vernon (Robin) Owens Jr.,...

BUSH, Charles Robert "Bob" Sr., age 60, of Fayetteville, NC and more recently of Springboro, passed away Mon., May 15, 2006 at Miami Shores Nursing Home, Moraine. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles & Helen Bush and 1 sister Lindsay Anne Bush. Bob is survived by his 2 sons Charles Bush (Sharon) of Lafayette, GA and David...

Mr. Willie B. HarrisAge 54, went to be with Jesus on May 14, 2006, after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Amber Harris of Huber Heights; two sons, Maurice Harris of Centerville and Joshua Harris of Huber Heights; four sisters and one brother of N.C., two devoted sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews,...

Parsons, Benjamin R., 63 of Englewood, passed away May 16, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father Benjamin Parsons, mother Hazel Parsons and nephew Michael Parsons. He is survived by his sons Ben (Pam) Parsons and David Parsons, daughters, Karla (Jim) Barnes and Velinda Baker, brother William (Lucille) Parsons, sister Sue (Gib) Kinney, four grandchildren and many other...

William SearsAge 84, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife of the past 17 years, Betty L. Sears; one daughter, Bunny (Tom) Otto; two step-children, Terri (Ron) Burns & Brian Kammer; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was the former owner of the Acme Construction Co. (1965-1997). He greatly enjoyed his...

DeNISE, Christopher Thomasage 27, of Sidney, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2006 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Sinclair Community College. Chris was also employed at Long John Silvers in Piqua. He is survived by his wife of 2 years, Dawn DeNise; mother, Susan (Tim) Christman; father, Mark (Carol) DeNise; brother, Matthew DeNise;...

DENTON, Mary K., age 55, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2006. She was born August 9, 1950 in Hamilton, OH, the daughter of Harry and Caroline (Gullion) Dougoud. She loved working with the children at Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Dave Thompson, Angela and David Preston; two sons...

Andrew Scott Thomas StatonAndy StatonAge 24, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 12, 2006 at his home. He was born August 21, 1981 in Dayton to Robert C. & Debra (Baer) Staton. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Gwendolyn Staton; grandmother and grandfather, Arlene & Donald Baer; uncle, Ron Baer; step-father, Richard Whitaker; and best friend, Lil...

Doris L. BicknellAge 55, of Troy, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. Doris was born November 11, 1950 to Joseph W. & Dorothy L. (Marriott) Belton. Doris was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her father; four children, Greggory L. & Dorina Bicknell, Candice M. Bicknell, Amanda K. Williams,...

Donald H. Fink, Sr.Age 84, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006, at his home. Don was born May 21, 1921 in Dayton to Arthur D. & Mabel (Merkle) Fink. He is survived by five children, Donna & Bill Paulin of PA, Diane & Bob Hersman of Centerville, Linda & Bob Fink of Kettering, and their mother, Barbara...

Douglas James AlfesA wonderful man, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton, at the age of 55. He was a supportive husband to Hildy, incredible father to Nicole, Erica & Karen, and endearing Papoo to grandchildren, Ashlee, Zachary & Emily. Doug will be sincerely missed but his loved ones know he is now in a better...

GLOVER, Marvin S., age 81 of Dayton passed away Friday, May 12, 2006. After working 13 years for the US Post Office, he became self-employed as a stamp and coin distributor. He was also a member of the Central Christian Church of Kettering. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Linnie Glover. He is survived by his...

Dolores S. DaleyAge 81, of Trotwood, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006, at Maria-Joseph Living Care Center. She was born March 30, 1925 in Dayton to Joseph F. & Marie (Weber) Smith. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Jack E. Daley, who died in 2004. She is survived by her brother, Joseph E. Smith of...

GIBSON, Elizabeth A. "Betty," age 62, of Dayton, passed away Tues., May 9, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, parents Charles & Hazel Thompson, 2 brothers John and Charles R. Thompson Jr. and 1 sister Winnifred DeVaney. Betty is survived by her daughter Gloria Fletcher (fiance Roger); 2 step-daughters Barb Hatton and Tammy...

ADKINS (Arbaugh), Darlene MariePassed away peacefully from this earthly home to her eternal home on the morning of May 10, 2006, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio - after a valiant battle against cancer! Born on May 5, 1943 in Detroit, MI, Darlene (Dee) was a woman of loving spirit and a stubborn will. God saw she was getting...

Debbie WhiteAge 52, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, May 10, at Miami Valley Hospital. Debbie was born August 22, 1953 in Dayton to LeRoy & Mary Reeder. Her father precedes her in death; along with two brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Rick White; one son, Willie White; one daughter, Melanie White; mother,...

HILL, Taylorage 88 of Bellbrook, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Taylor was born April 8, 1918, the son of Henry and Rebecca Hill. He served our country in the United States Army during World War II. Taylor was an active member of the Dryden Road Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife, June Hill;...