PITTMAN, Betty M., passed away on September 22, 2010 at age 81. She was born in Sullivan, Indiana on January 14th 1929. She was the only child of Noah and Wilhelmina Scott, who preceded her in death. She was married to Billy G. Pittman, who survives her, on September 15th 1950. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary just a week...

HALE, Laura (Dowler),age 86, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, William. Laura is survived by her children, Robert (Andrea), Todd (Connie), Michael (Patty) and Patrick (Amy); grandchildren, Zack, Josh (Ryann), Isaac, Andrew, Ashley,Elizabeth, Megan, Skip (Sarah), Leila (Todd) Washington, Stacy and Troy; great-grandchildren, Anna, Delany and Cameron; sisters, Babe Knorr and Nancy...

Tina W. Martin, age 88, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at her home. She was born April 17, 1922 in South Boston, VA to the late Gaby and Elsie Whitt. Preceded in death by her husband, Lacy Martin; brother, Stafford Whitt and sister, Muriel Jackson. Survived by children: Bob and his wife, Shirley Martin, Grey Martin and...

Lasley, Lillie Bell, age 77, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Lillie was a proud United States Marine Corps wife, mother, and grandmother. Lillie is survived by her daughter: Judy Lasley Braun; son and daughter-in-law: Glenn (Gina) Lasley; grandchildren: Jacob Seth Michael (Carli) Braun, Travis Andrew (Dawn Musick) Braun, Sarah (Derrick) Karns, Matthew Ray Lasley, Patrick Andrew...

BEDWELL, Floyd Jr., 62, of Xenia passed away Tuesday September 21, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd L. and Lois Bedwell; brother Jerry Bedwell; mother-in-law Twilah Mathewson; and brother-in-law Mike Mathewson. Floyd is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sherryl Bedwell; daughter Christina (Bruce) McKay; grandchildren Katie and George McKay; brother...

Wade C. Fuller, Jr.Age 83, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Wade was born October 7, 1926 in Ashland, KY to Wade C. & Ethel (Crow) Fuller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Maxine Hall & Geraldine Fuller. Wade is survived by his wife of the past 62 years, Norma Jean...

James L. "Jim" Shadd, age 56, of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 20, 2010. He was born November 14, 1953 in Cynthiana, KY to Paul and Bonnie Shadd. Preceded in death by his father; and brother, Herbie. Jim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Mary; children: Michele and her husband, Ty Hardin, Sharon Shadd, Kimberly Holt and James...

Vulgamore, Keaton V., infant son of Autumn and Bryan, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010. He is also survived by his big sister, Kyla; maternal grandparents, Terry and Lynn and paternal grandfather, Dan. Keaton joins his paternal grandmother, Veronica, in Heaven. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 24 at 11:00 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home- South Chapel (3940 Kettering...

Dessie Yvonne GrigsbyAge 65, of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther & Reba Brown; step-father, Earl Spears; and by one nephew, Sanford Eugene Fugate. Dessie is survived by one son, Steve Tolson, Sr.; three grandchildren, Steven, David & Austin Tolson; two brothers, Chester & his wife, Linda Brown and Luther...

Alcorn, Vivian Joyce, age 66, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010. Vivian is survived by her son: Charles L. (Cindy) Alcorn; three grandchildren: Charles L. Alcorn Jr., Heather Marie (Drew) Ferguson, Stephanie Lynn Alcorn; brothers and sisters-in-law: Claude (Debbie) Hatfield, Charles (Marsha) Hatfield, Robert (Virginia) Hatfield; and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in...

Joseph Harold Simpkins, Sr.Bill SimpkinsAge 83, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at Grandview Hospital. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold & Zettie Pearl (Fultz) Simpkins; and by one brother, Ralph Simpkins. Bill is survived by five children, Joseph Jr & his wife, Lucy Simpkins, Rick & his wife, Ruby Simpkins, Donna Goodpastor, Debbie &...

BRATTON, Robert (Bob), age 78 passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Clarice; parents and sister. Bob is survived by his sister, Betty; brothers, Glenn, Wayne and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. He retired from Durion and was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during...

KOESTER, Florence E., 93, of Riverside passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert H. Koester; parents David and Hannah Brown; and four sisters Anna Hoffman, Liela Fetters, Orpha Medford, and Martha Gilbert. Florence is survived by her children Larry (Kadee) Koester, Cindy Smith, and Lynn Koester; grandchildren Bradee...

YORK, Edward R. age 63 of Huber Heights, born on April 1, 1947, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father A. Y. York; step-father Clarence Countiss; granddaughter Shelby M. Worthington and nephew Tommy York. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce A. York, his mother Anna B. (York) Countiss; loving step daughters...

REESE, Richard L. "Dick", age 82, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; son, Dan and daughter, Lea. Dick is survived by his son, Rick (Debbie); daughter, Vicki; grandson, Ben; siblings, Bev, Sharon, Larry (Sandy); special friend, Claire and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. He retired from McCalls after over...

MESSER, James H., age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at his home in Arizona. He is survived by his former wife, Marna Althoff; children, James Messer, Julie Sears, Jennifer Ruggieri; Jason Messer and 8 grandchildren. He retired from General Motors in Kettering after 24 years of service. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 22 at...

Braun, Loretta J., age 92, of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010. Loretta is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Arlene (Benny) Kleimeier, Nancy Clark, Sharon (David) Johnson, Carol (Herman) Panstingel, Christina (Randy) Crawford; son and daughter-in-law: Michael (Pam) Braun; sister-in-law: Roseann Braun; 18 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; and numerous other family members and...

Betty Jean AberthAge 85, of Huber Heights, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2010. She was born August 24, 1925 in Steuben County, Indiana to Clyde and Maude Letts. She attended Fremont School in Indiana. She married Walter Aberth at the Wedding Chapel in the Garden in Angola, IN. Betty is survived by her loving husband...

Lois Jean Lobo, our beloved sister, age 54, of Englewood, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Stillwater Center in Clayton, Ohio. She was born October 17, 1955 in Dayton to the late David and Charlotte "Jane" Lobo. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her nephew, Daniel Jackson. Left to mourn Lois are her sisters:...