CARPENTER, Phillip C., age 77, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Goldie Carpenter; brothers, Roger and Gordon Carpenter; son, Guy Carpenter, and grandson, J. J. Wiggins. Phillip is survived by his children, Kathy Wiggins, Julia Carpenter, Phillip Carpenter, Jr., and Gordon Carpenter; numerous grandchildren, and son-in-law, Paul Wiggins. Family...

Jearl Lee "Pete" MillerAge 69, of Trotwood, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mac & Pauline (Green) Miller; and by five brothers. Jearl is survived by his wife of the past 35 years, Barbara E. (Armstrong) Miller; three children, Cindy Christian, Edward (Christine) Kurtich & Melanie Thacker; five...

MCDONALD, George Edwin, Sr., 89, of Bellbrook, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 at home. He is survived by his wife, of 52 years, Gladys McDonald; son George (Letha) McDonald, Jr.; grandchildren Amber, Christopher, Jennifer, Andrea, and Aundrea McDonald; and great grandson Aiden. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army with service in WWII. George retired from Dayton Progress...

Virginia R. Thacker, 64, of Dayton, OH passed away Friday July 15, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Alice Burket; and brother, George Burket. Survivors include her husband, Edward P. Thacker; children, Trina Trent, Johnny Roberts, David Roberts, Helen Westery, and Michael Roberts Jr.; sister, Betty Pickerell; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation is...

Rose Etta GentAge 94, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. Rose was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Daniel E. Gent; her parents, William & Louise (Marsee) Flowers; two brothers, John & James Flowers; and by four sisters, Verdie Flowers, Hassie McKinney, Mary Gent, & Viola Collins. Rose is survived...

Richard M. Buskirk, age 64, passed away July 16, 2011. He was born November 22, 1946 in Circleville, Ohio.He is survived by his wife, Marie Buskirk, of Reynoldsburg; children: Renee, Richard and Robert; step-daughter, Tamara Madden; several grandchildren; step-granddaughter, Elizabeth Deeter; sisters: Nelda and Kathy; many other family members and friends. Visitation will be held from 12-1 pm on Wednesday,...

Robert "Bob" Howard, age 75, currently of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer B. Howard Sr.; siblings, Harold and Robin Howard. Bob is survived by his loving & devoted wife of 57 years, Doris Howard; mother, Nell Howard; children, Deborah Terry, Darrell and Danny Howard; grandchildren, Chuck and Amanda Terry,...

WALTER, Shirley J. age 84, passed away July 16, 2011 at Heartland of Beavercreek. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Walter; son, Paul Robert; four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by eight children, Denise (Doug) Meyer, Patricia Wellmeier, Nancy (Stephen) Wethington, Ed (Penny) Walter Jr., Mary Ann (David) Cotton, Chuck Walter, Carolyn (John) Duncan, and...

FRITSCHIE, SHARON L., age 68, of Huber Heights, Ohio, formerly of West Paterson, New Jersey, died July 15, 2011. She was born August 7, 1942 in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of JOHN P. and RUTH E. (Young) Donnelly. She is survived by her husband Robert A. Fritschie, one daughter Lori L. Riley, two sons Robert S. and Todd J. Fritschie...

Connie Faye Brackney, age 62 of Dayton, passed away on Friday July 15, 2011. She was born on May 22, 1949 in Fairborn, OH, to the late Raymond and Alice Howell. In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Howell; and her sister Kay Howell.Connie is survived by her husband of 39 years, Bill...

John Nelson Whitt, age 81, of Springboro, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011. John was born February 11, 1930 in Dayton, to the late Oliver & Anna Barbara Whitt. John served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a proof reader for the Cincinnati Post/Times Star, Dayton Press and Mead Data Central. John volunteered at...

Franklin Farmer, age 63, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at hisresidence. He was born July 24, 1947. He was a factory worker and believed in the Baptist faith.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War. Frank was an avid bowler and a U.K. fan. He was a member of...

Bayne-Conway, Mary Kathryn, age 67, of Moraine, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011. Mary was a 1962 graduate of West Carrollton High School and retired from Miami Valley Hospital as a Medical Records Technician with over 29 years of service, where she was also a member of the 20 year club. Mary is survived by her husband of 24 years:...

Michael S. Traufler, age 31 of Troy, passed away unexpectedly July 12, 2011. He was born May 28, 1980 in Dayton to Steve and Deborah Traufler. Michael was preceded in death by his Papaw Joe and Grandma Traufler.Michael is survived by his wife, Missy Traufler; son, Caleb Traufler; parents: Steve and Deborah Traufler; brother, Nicholas Traufler; 3 step-children: James, Taci...

WOOD, Georg E., Jr., age 54, of Dayton, passed away Saturday July 9, 2011. He was born June 16, 1957 in Dayton. Georg is survived by his precious daughter, Abby of Cincinnati; his parents, George and Anna Wood; his sister, Kathy of Delaware, OH; brothers, Tom, David, and Louie Wood all of Dayton. He served in the US Army in...

Roger Allen Foreman, age 68 of Huber Heights, passed away on Tuesday July 12, 2011. He was born on February 20, 1943 to Robert and Evelyn Foreman (McGrath). In addition to his father, Roger was preceded in death by his step father, James McGrath. Roger is survived by his mother; two children, Rick (Angie) Foreman and Tony (Leslie) Foreman; their...

Cristine M. Fuller, age 34, passed away July 12, 2011. She was born October 15, 1976. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul D. Fuller.Cristine is survived by her loving mother, Maria Fuller; brother, David; twin sister, Melissa; and many wonderful friends. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Newcomer...

Robert B. "Bob" Gardner, age 84, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Gardner; son, Robert J. Gardner; daughter, Cheryl (John) Watts; grandsons, Jason (Amanda) Hunley and Daniel Watts; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Lillian and Natalie; and many other relatives and friends. The family will...

Cleghorn, Johnnie A., age 88, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Johnnie was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving in the South Pacific during WWII. Johnnie retired from General Motors with over 38 years of service. He was an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God and served as Associate Pastor with Calvary Open Bible Church...

BARNHART, Andrew Jordan, 19, of Miamisburg, OH passed away Monday July 11, 2011. He is preceded in death by great grandmother, Bessie L. Jackson; cousin, Darrell Brent; great uncle, Larry Franklin; and grandfather, Barry Stevenson.Survivors include grandmothers, Margaret L. Ingram and Pam Stevenson; grandfather, Isaac Jackson, Jr.; father, Rondrae Wright and Karla Jeschke; mother, Jessica Jones and Ryan Jones; aunts,...