Evelyn MitchellAge 71, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2006, at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Evelyn was a beloved wife and mother, faithful member of Kingdom Harvest Church for the past 20 years. Evelyn was born to Walter and Genevie Sopczak of Lyndhurst, N.J. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Blanche Haack, Theresa Thompson, Liz Camara...

WELLS, Mr. Winfred Jr. (Toby), age 51, lifelong resident of Dayton, passed away peacefully Monday, April 17, 2006. A graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1973. He was a Veteran of the United States Army as a Specialist in Communications. Toby was a kind and gentle soul, a friend to everyone he met, an avid reader with a great...

HOSKINS, Diane Kay, age 58, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, passed away Monday, April 17, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents Gene and Mary Francis Brothers and infant son, Anthony Wayne Jr. Diane is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Wayne Hoskins three children, daughter...

HICKEY, Virginia Christineage 78 of Kettering, passed away after a long battle with breast cancer Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at her home. Virginia was born August 25, 1927. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald Charles Hickey; daughters, Christine (Rodney) Brown, Teresa (Craig) Cook, Carol (Peter) DiSalvo, Jr., Anita (Dean) Nicodemus, Mary (Mark) Ashworth, Jennifer Hickey; son,...

MILLER, Harold E. age 74 of Fairborn, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Mabel Miller, infant great granddaughter Abigail, and his sister Phyllis Grooms. He is survived by Donna, his loving wife of 50 years, his children Mark and wife Karon Miller, Anita and husband Richard...

RAWLINS Jr., James G., age 56, of Riverside, died Monday, April 17, 2006. He was born March 20, 1950 in Dayton, OH, the son of James & Eulah (Granny) Rawlins. Jim was lifetime member of the East Dayton Club. He leaves behind his wonderful wife, Cynthia, of 23 years; one son, James and his wife Stephanie Cox; 2 granddaughters, Amber...

BUTLER, Claude M., age 83, of Riverside, passed away Sun., April 16, 2006 at the Patriot Ridge Community Nursing Home, Fairborn. He was preceded in death by his daughter Deanda Butler. Claude is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn L. Butler; his son Claude J. "Mackie" Butler & his wife Carrie of Fairborn and a host of other...

KOVERMAN, Ruth Lois age 72 of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles T. Koverman and her son Robert E. Mize. She is survived by her children Michael (Cathy) Tussey, Timothy Mize, Russell Mize, Teresa (Dave) Dieker, Joseph (Angie) Koverman, Deborah (Rick) Koverman, and Anthony...

MALNOFSKI, Marjorie L. 76, of Dayton passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at Elm Creek Nursing Home. She was born in Hamilton, OH to Henry and Corrine (Sharkey) Malnofski. Marjorie spent most of her adult life in St. Louis, MO and worked as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She is survived by her brothers whom she dearly loved and raised Dr....

GERRISH, Thomas L., Sr., 61 of Miamisburg passed away Friday, April 14, 2006. He was preceded in death by two of his children, Angela Dawn and Thomas Lawrence, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; daughter, Joy Adams and her husband Rob; grandson, Robbie; father-in-law, Chaplain Robert Brown; and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be 6-8:00PM...

PENCE, Floyd E. age 74 of Miami Twp., passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents Grimes V. and Mildred Pence and his brother Richard Pence. He is survived by Jane, his loving wife of 51 years, his daughters Pamela and husband Kenneth Stanfield, Patricia and husband Timothy Harrison; grandchildren...

ARP, James T. "Jim" age 74 of Kettering, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Wanda. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 7 years, Sandy, his children Jimmy and wife Jennifer Arp, Douglas and wife Teresa Arp, Crystal and husband Jimmy Haning; stepchildren Scott...

Orbas, John Jr., 62 of Harrison Township, passed away April 13, 2006. He was preceded in death by his Father John Orbas Sr., mother Mary C. Wade and brother-in-law Jeff Lucas. John is survived by his loving wife Della of 39, mother Ruth J. Orbas, son Douglas J. Orbas, daughter Robin (Scot) McKenzie, sister Pamela Diane Lucas, five grandchildren, Sidney,...

Hacker, Mona Diane, 59 of Dayton, born to Maggie Nola McCloud and James Lester Madewell April 8, 1947 passed away April 15, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, and step-father Wilbur Payner. She is survived by her son Bruce "B.J." Bennett, daughter Mivvion Russell, four grandchildren, sisters, Linnell (Billie J) Horn, Lorrell Erwin, Patricia D. (Ronald) Sexton,...

Jack Eugene Jenkins, Sr.Age 72, formerly of Dayton, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 in Florida. Jack is survived by his wife of the past 54 years, Marilyn J. (Sollmann) Jenkins; four children, Jack E., Jr. & Betty Jenkins of Beavercreek, Cheryl & Steve Oliver of Beavercreek, Guy Jenkins of New Lebanon, Debora Sibert...

MCAFEE, Thelma Mae, age 79, of Huber Heights, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006. She was born August 31, 1926 in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Sutton) Kingsley. She was a member of Brantwood Baptist Church and Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority. She is survived by her husband, Donald McAfee; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sonjo McAfee, Philip...

SANDERS, Brenda Sue, 48, of Kettering passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Sycamore Hospital. Brenda is survived by her parents Robert and Barb Bowell; husband of 28 years, John P. Sanders Sr., son John (Tracy) Sanders Jr., daughters Ashley and Abbey Sanders; sisters Mindy Miltzer and Michelle (Peter) Hinrichsen; brother Rob Boell (Kenn Taplian); 2 dogs Cody and Cassy;...

Louise L. WelhenerAge 76, of Brookville, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at her home. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Welhener, Jr. in 1973; and by one brother, Edward. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John & Caryl Hoelscher of Brookville and Carl & Debra Welhener of Tipp City; three grandson, Ken & Jamie,...

MARKER, Charles "Chuck" Jr., 49, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his sister Carol (Marker) Farrell; brother-in-law John; nephews Patrick and Jonathan Farrell; and special friend Shoshana Elcott. Chuck is a former employee of Green's Dairy, Franklin Iron, Frisch's, and Arby's. He is remembered for his love for...