Linda Lou RitterAge 50, formerly of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Burl H. Lewellyn; and by her step-father, Ova Raleigh. Linda is survived by her husband Harold Ritter; her mother, Geneva Raleigh; one daughter, Miranda Leis; one step-son, Alan Ritter; two step-grandchildren; one sister, Debbie Miller; four step-brothers; three nieces,...

Mary Francis HolyfieldAge 86, of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Isaac L. Holyfield; one daughter, Dollie Crenshaw; and by one great grandson, Tre' Bennett. She is survived by five daughters, Hattie (Jimmie L.) Copeland, Barbara Jenkins, Patricia Holyfield & Janice Gray, Teresa Lynch; 8 grandchildren; 21 great...

LOYD SR. George R., age 86, born in Paoli, IN, resided in Kettering, OH, went to be with the Lord on Friday August 6, 2010. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mella and sister, Eulah. George is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Esther (Dolly); a loving dad to, Linda (Ron) Miller, Beverly (Joe) Locke, George...

Dorothy B. DunlapAge 86, of Dayton. Passed away Thursday. Graveside service 10:00 a.m., Tuesday at Dayton National Cemetery

Keith M. Homstad Jr., 23 years old was born and raised in the Knox county area. He was a graduate of East Knox High School. Keith was an Airman 1St class stationed at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. He is survived by his mother and step-father Gayemarie and Bob Long; his father and step-mother Keith and Annie Homstad; brothers,...

Della Spurlock, age 74, of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 7, 2010. She was born December 24, 1935 in Manchester, KY to the late William and Verda Lee. Della is survived by her husband, Lee Spurlock; children, Jesse (Debbi) Spurlock and Annalee (Eugene) Lawson; numerous grandchildren; 4 sisters; 1 brother; many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will...

TYREE, Julie Ann age 50 of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Kettering Hospital. She was preceded in death by her grandson Robert Tyree, her father Sherman Hall, her grandmother Alta Obney; sister-in-law Jonnie Hall and her nephew Justin Hall. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Mark Tyree Sr., her son Tony and wife...

William Carson Brown passed away Thursday July 29th in West Carrollton. Mr. Brown was born in Elizabethton, TN, the son of Willie C. Brown and Peggy Anne Herndon, both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Funk Brown, son James Veverka of Williamston, NC, step daughters Marcia Brun of Lebanon, OH and Kimberly Trevor of Bowling Green, KY, grandchildren...

MCDORMAN, Cheryl J., 61, of Kettering passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010 at her home. She is preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Lee Mock. Cheryl is survived by her mother Marjorie J. Daumann; step father Robert I. Daumann; loving companion Ron Shumaker; siblings Donald L. (Rhonda) Daumann, Robert L. (Shaana) Daumann, Debra L. (Richard) Wildenhaus, and Gail A....

ROBINSON, Diana Mills, 81, of Beavercreek passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in her home. She is preceded in death by her parents Ben and Hallie Mills; husband Donald Robinson; daughter Judith Bright Litz; and brother Donald Ray Mills. Diana is survived by her son William Donald (Lynn A.) Bright; grandchildren Lisa (Mark) Litz Morelock, Dan (Ann) Litz, Heather Bright-Hadley,...

BURNS, Naomi R., age 81, passed away on August 4, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born February 24, 1929 in Manchester, OH. She is survived by her loving family and husband Roy Burns, son Dan, daughter Carlena, daughter-in-law Regina, grandsons Joshua and Gavin, granddaughter Victoria, future son-in-law, Steve Riley, brother Walter Messer Jr., great-grandson Connor McNew, and nieces...

Keller, Logan Robert, age 21, of Centerville, Ohio passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Logan is survived by his mother, Judith Keller; his brother, Jordan Keller; his grandparents, George (Bob) Keller, Ward and Jean Dewey; his Dewey family aunts, uncles and cousins. Logan is preceded in death by his father Allen Dewey; and his grandmother, Mary Keller.Logan was...

McKee (Beasley), Nancy passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.She was preceded in death by her parents, William Harry Beasley and Alberta Beasley, husband, Paul B McKee III, and sisters Anne Marie Brannon and Harriette Elaine Kelly.Nancy is survived by her children Laura Bainbridge (Bryan) and Paul B McKee IV M.D.; grandchildren Nolan, Tess and...

Donthnier, Travis William, age 40, of Union, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. Travis is survived by his wife: Casey Donthnier; daughters: London & Ciera Donthnier; father: Richard Donthnier; mother: Adelia (Trickler) Donthnier; brothers: Troy & Trevor (Aerin) Donthnier; nieces: Lexi & Melody; nephew: Jordan; grandmother: Margaret Donthnier; and numerous other family members and friends. Travis was a 1989...

Lizzie (Bailey) CombsAge 86, went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2010. Lizzie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother. Lizzie was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Dorsie; and by their son, Ray Combs. She was a faithful member of Dryden Road Pentecostal Church. She leaves to cherish her memory three...

Matthew M. Bechmann, age 41, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 3, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. William Bechmann Jr. Matt is survived by his wife, Miesha Wood-Bechmann; step-son, Kyler Wood; mother, Marsha Bechmann; siblings, Julie Bechmann, William (Naomi) Bechmann III and Holly (David) Van Gent; niece, Kyra Bechmann; nephews, Jan Michael Van...

CAMPBELL, Rodger, age 63, of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010. He was born October 23, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Donna Campbell; daughters, Dee Campbell and Karen; son, Brian Campbell; one grandson, Donald Campbell; brothers, John Campbell, Michael Campbell and Steve Campbell; numerous other relatives and friends. Rodger was...

JOHNSON, Christine, 73, of Dayton passed away Tuesday August 3, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Sylvia Zartman; grandson Dan Michael, Jr; and husband Ray Johnson. Christine is survived by her daughter Debbie (Rick) Carr; son Dan (Mary) Raffel; grandchildren Amanda Christine Carr and Rachel Elizabeth Carr (fiancé Matt Dunn);...

Gibson, Calvin L., age 59, of Xenia, formerly of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd & Bernice (Overstreet) Gibson and his brother: Anthony Gibson. He is survived by his wife: Annette Gibson; stepchildren: Teresa (William) Alspaugh, Sherri (Gregory) McCullar, Stephen (Kristen) Dobrovic; 5 step grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren;...