LUCAS, Milton L. "Roy," age 86, of Miamisburg, passed away Wed., Jan. 4, 2006 in Tavares, FL. He was preceded in death by 1 son Steven Lucas. Roy is survived by his wife Naoma, to whom he was married 33 years; 2 sons Tim Lucas & wife Pat and Mike Lucas & wife Melissa; 1 step-son Earl Eversole & wife...

LABERMAN, Hubert, 78 of Kettering, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2006. He is survived by his wife Dianne of 53 years, four children, Gary Laberman, Sandy Jones, Jeanette Branch, and Duane Laberman, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Hubert worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for 35 years. A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 11:00...

FREEMAN, Peter W., 62, of Beavercreek passed away Thursday, January 5, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Marjorie Freeman. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Shirley Freeman; step sons Jason Stewart and Rob Morris; step daughter Shannon Spurlock; grandchildren Savannah, Quinton, and Haiden; brother John Freeman, wife...

THOMAS, Paul E., 82, of Dayton passed away Friday January 7, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents Teddy and Naomi Thomas and son Randy Thomas. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Juanita Thomas; son Wesley E. (Paula) Thomas; daughters Debra (David) Sachs, Sandra (Jeff) Riggs, and Marsha Arnold; step...

CARTER, Iona "Ruby', age 71, of Dayton, died Friday January 6, 2006. She was born June 28, 1934 in Manchester, KY, the daughter Stevie and Mattie (Hoskins) Lewis. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Harold L. Carter; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Vic Roberts of Tipp City, Rhonda and John Sipe of Riverside; two sons and...

HUDSON, Kenneth H. age 79, of Bellbrook passed away suddenly Thursday, Jan 5 after a sudden illness. He was born in 1926 in Ft. Morgan, CO and served as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Ken worked at Dot's Market in Bellbrook for over nine years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and his...

BROWN, Willa Mae "Sunny Sue"age 67 of Dayton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital. Born in Bradley, Arkansas but a native of Dayton, Ohio for 66 years. She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Johnnie Mae Simon, Two sons, Zarck H Payne and...

BRADLEY, Frances L. (nee Slivinski), age 66, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2006. She was born November 11, 1939 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Casmir and Mary (Helfinstine) Slivinski. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Frances and Kim; one son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Sheri; one granddaughter, Nicole; her grandson, Toby; two sisters and three brother-in-laws,...

ROBERTS, William J., age 72, of Dayton, passed away December 30, 2005. He was born November 25, 1934 in Kentucky, the son of Henry and Bertie (Adams) Roberts. He is survived by one daughter, Kim Waller of Huber Heights; one son, Jack Roberts of Trotwood; 3 grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Rice and Joyce O'Shea; one niece and three nephews. He...

RILEY, Lynn Michael age 86 of Clayton, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Miriam Riley. He is survived by his children Karen Lampert, Joyce Trochelman, Thomas Riley, Mark Riley, Michele Black and Kathy Allen; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister Bernice Moraski. He retired from Speco after...

HANSFORD, Carl E., age 79, of Riverside, passed away, January 4, 2006 at Trinity Community of Beavercreek after a 4 month battle with cancer. He was born September 6, 1926 in Shopville, KY, the son of John and Roxie (Buchanan) Hansford. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He worked for many years...

DELEHANTY, Dorothy L.age 85 a life long resident of Dayton, went to be with Jesus Tuesday, January 3, 2006. Dorothy was born January 12, 1920, the daughter of William and Edna Reigelsperger. She is survived by her children, Richard (Patsy) Delehanty of Vandalia, Sandi Delehanty of Oregon, Edna (Ron) Dunkel of Dayton, Louie Geer of Dayton, David (Margie) Delehanty of...

SOLOMON, Milton, 68 of Dayton passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2006. He was Director of Nursing for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Lynne; children: Elliott and David Solomon, Molly (Rick) Bowles, Cody Brown; sister, Sylvia Pensabene; niece, Linda Camus; and many business associates and friends; and his beloved puppy Sasha. Visitation...

MILNICKEL, Patti L., 57 of Miamisburg passed away Sunday, January 1, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Mabel Bass. She is survived by her son, Bobby Milnickel; a beloved pet, Vince; two sisters: Shirley (Richard) Milnickel, and Linda Milnickel, both of Dayton; two brothers: Roger Bass and Michael Bass, both of Indiana; a host of...

ESTES, Estine "Bug", 78 of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 2, 2006. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, Beverly B. Estes; sorrowfully missed by her children: Katy J. Gayman and her husband Joseph, Duane Estes and wife Cindy; grandchildren: Kristy Guth, Danielle...

NICKLES, Timothy D. age 52 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2005 at his home. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Thursday January 5, 2006 at the Dayton National Cemetery. Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel in care of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.newcomerfamily.com.

MURPHY JR., Coakley age 77 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents Coakley Sr. and Della Murphy, his sister Ivadean Murphy and his stepson James Eby. He is survived by Janet, his loving wife of 9 years, his sons Jackie Dale, Jerry Wayne and Jodie Ray Murphy;...

ELAM, Maralyne L., age 81, of Dayton, passed away Tues., Dec. 27, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband William in 1979 and 1 brother Robert Bauer. Maralyne is survived by her 2 daughters Lynne Edwards of NH and Kandy Hawkins; 1 son Tom Elam (Su) of Thailand; 1 brother Benjamin Bauer (June); 4...