Debra (McAvoy) Taber, age 50 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2011. She was born on May 5, 1961 in Dayton to the late Harry McAvoy and Ruth McAvoy. In addition to her mother, Debra is survived by her three children, Kristina (Spencer) Fisher, Daniel (Brittany) Wells, and Patrick Taber; one very special granddaughter, Lauren Fisher; other family...

Shalah Rochelle SnowAge 17, of Dayton passed away Tuesday at her home. Shalah is survived by her parents, Melissa (Williams) & Stephen Fontenot; one sister, Tiah Snow; one brother, Jordan Fontenot; grandfather, George Williams; grandparents, Lucy & Henry Fontenot; aunt, Jessica Williams; nephew, Jimmie Leon "J.L." Green; and by her extended family & many good friends from Wayne High School...

Dorothy Ann Sigman, age 90, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Dorothy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Kevin (Betsy) Sigman of Chesterfiled, MO; brothers: Tom & Larry Smith of Dayton; sister: Jeanne McEwan of St. Louis, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: Burley Sigman;...

BROCK, Garvin M, age 89, of Beavercreek, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 at his home. He was born March 17, 1922 in Tell City, IN. He was a resident of Dayton for 15 years and Beavercreek for 54 years. He served in the Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. Mr. Brock was employed and retired from Wright...

Harold E. Whitehead, age 87, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Harold was an active member of Zion Memorial United Church of Christ for 63 years, where he and Betty were married. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson & Clara Whitehead; son, Stephen Whitehead; and brother, Lowell...

ELDER, Michelle age 48 passed away September 03, 2011. She is preceded in death by father, Earl Matre and grandmother, Aurelia Hagans. She is survived by 3 children, Brooks Elder, Christina Dugan, and Joseph Elder; mother, Marilyn Matre; brother, Greg Matre, and numerous other family members and friends. She worked at Greene Oaks Health Center in Xenia. The family will...

Xenia, Ohio – Ms. Valena Randolph, 61, of Xenia, Ohio, died on September 1, 2011. Memorial services will be Monday, September 19, 2011, 6:30 p.m. in the Ward Center Ballroom on the campus of Central State University.

BURSCH, Richard "Butch" age 57 passed away September 3, 2011 at his home. The family would like to thank the Dayton Fire Department for the lifelong friendship they gave Butch.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 6:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home – Beavercreek, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd.

Cartwright, Robert L., age 93, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Robert was preceded in death by his wife: Florence in 1995 and son: Michael in 1945. He is survived by one daughter: Arliss Cartwright; two sons: Dennis L. Cartwright & wife: Sandie of New Port Richey, Florida & Douglas D. Cartwright of Kettering; grandchildren: Stefanie Cartwright...

EDDY, Leona M., age 83, of Fairborn, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2011. She is survived by 2 brothers, 6 children, 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and numerous family and friends. Leona will best be remembered for her faith in God and kind and giving spirit. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 15,...

Wyatt, Wanda Lena, age 79, of Moraine, Ohio, was born on March 17, 1932 in Irvine, KY. She went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2011. She will be greatly missed by her husband: Ernest Wyatt whom she was married to on September 6, 1947. The just celebrated 64 years of marriage. They have 4 children: Carol...

Lori Gayle Lambdin, 55, of Dayton, OH passed away Monday September 12, 2011. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe Burkett. Survivors include her mother, Carmel Burkett; children, Erin (Keith) Lambdin-Person and Adam Lambdin; brothers, Doug Burkett and Randy (Maria) Burkett; and sisters, Judy (Ron) Williams and Amy Burkett. Memorial service will be held Friday September 16, 2011...

Charles G. BrownAge 77, of Huber Heights passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Charles was preceded in death by one brother, Delon Brown; and by one sister, Margaret Brown. Charles is survived by his wife of the past 55 years, Carylon "Sue" (Underwood) Brown; two sons, Steven (Cheryl) Brown and Randy (Brenda) Brown; three grandchildren, Steven & Kevin Brown &...

Irene L. Bope, 90, of Miamisburg, OH passed away Monday September 12, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Turney and Grace Williamson; and husband, Chester Bope. Survivors include her son, Barry Shaw; brother, Turney Williamson Jr., and grandchildren, Turney and Melinda Shaw. Arrangements by the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH.

Jack S. Angell, age 82 of Huber Heights, passed away September 13, 2011. He was born March 16, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to the late Sanford and Hazel Angell. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brother, G. Allen Angell.Jack is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lily Angell; 3 children: Shane...

SHANESY, Marie nee Sprauer age 83 passed away peacefully September 11, 2011 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease for 16 years. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 53 years, Charles P. Shanesy, JR.; parents, Mary Margaret and William Joseph Sprauer; brothers, Roland, Joseph, and William; and sister, Margaret Ann. She is survived by daughter, Colleen...

Dix, Mary Ellen, age 81, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. She was born July 24, 1930 in Meridian, Mississippi to the late Sonny & Beadie Ward. Mary Ellen was a member of Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church in Dayton and retired from Bank One. Mary Ellen is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years: Richard; daughters...

WYNNE, Norman H., age 75, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011. He was born December 9, 1935 in Tennessee. Norman was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a welder by trade retiring from Flexicore and then went to work for Brown Publishing. Norman is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bobbie Wynne; children,...

DEHART, Dorean A., 80, of Beavercreek passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011. Born November 19, 1930 to the late Gilbert and Margaret Williams. She is preceded in death by her children Jerry DeHart, Daniel DeHart, and Barbara Boranian; brother Russ Garey; sisters Flora Holsinger, Virgie Lute, and Velma Parker. Dorean is survived by children Connie Stringfield, Patricia DeHart, Yvonne DeHart,...

MEYERS, Jack, 77, of Beavercreek departed this life peacefully at home Friday, September 9, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Lucille Meyers; brothers John and Bob Meyers; and sisters Pat Able and Wezzie Erwin. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joan; son Jeff (Pam) Meyers, of...