Valdreene Hoffman, age 93, of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Hoffman. Val is survived by her children, Gary (Phyllis) Hoffman, Alice (Ray) Thompson and Sandy (Chris) Tackett; special nephew, Robert (Betty) Hoffman; grandchildren, Chris, Lisa, Michael, Rebecca, Bailey, Kristiana; great-grandchildren, Ruth and Esther; and many other friends and...

CASSIDY, Charles T. age 54 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents James T. and Evelyn M. Cassidy. He is survived by his sister Phyllis A. and husband Charles A. Sr. Riegel of Miamisburg; son Thomas J. Cassidy of Denver, CO; step-daughter Tiffany Reed; step-son Timothy Matheny,...

COX, Joanne C., age 62, of Cedarville, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009. She was born August 27, 1946 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (Emerick) Black. She worked as a manager at Sally's Beauty Supply in Kettering for over 13 years. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Fred L. Cox; daughters,...

DAVIS, Jr., LucianAge 52, of Kettering, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. He was a 1976 Fairmont East graduate. Lucian previously worked at Stump's Market in Kettering & F.C. Industries in Dayton. He loved to hunt & fish. Lucian is survived by his parents Edna & Lucian Davis, Sr., sisters Edra (Carlos O.)...

WISE, David C.,Age 57 of Miamisburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. He was born on September 2, 1951 in Kansas City , MO. He was a manager for Rent-A-Center in the financial services center & was a member of the Church of The Cross United Methodist Church. Dave is best remembered for his personal ministry to people and...

William H. Martin, age 89, of West Carrollton, passed away Monday, July, 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Hayes; son, Michael Martin; and grandson, Trevin Martin. William is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Elizabeth Martin; children, James Martin, Don (Faye) Martin and Dan Martin; grandchildren, Greg, Vicky, Shaun, Allen, Don, Rodney, Shelly,...

BRAAKSMA, JIMMY G.Age 54, of Kettering, passed away, Monday, July 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father Willem Braaksma. Jimmy served in the US Navy. He is survived by his son Jim (Heather) Braaksma; daughter Renee' (Demetrius) Braaksma-Taylor, mother Christina Braaksma; grandchildren Isaiah & Isis Taylor; brothers Fred (Diane), Tony, Roy (Lori Metcalfe), & Philip (Margaret) Braaksma;...

Gordon Lee "Donnie" Freshour Sr., age 54, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Wilma Freshour; brothers, Keith and James; sisters, Rebecca and Cheryl. Gordon is survived by his fiancé, Judy Smith and her daughter Candy Smith; children, Gordon Freshour Jr., Patricia Smith and...

SOBOTTKE, Mark D. Age 85, a good, man passed away peacefully July 20, 2009 after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 26, 1923 in Pierce County, WI. He was a vteran of WW II and a member of Concordia Lutheran Church of Oakwood. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Charlotte R. Sobottke; his daughters Ruth...

Carl Lee RamboAge 60, of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Clinton E. and Margie M. (Boyd) Rambo. Carl was a plumber by trade for many years and worked until he was no longer able. He loved gardening. Carl was...

Retired Lt. Colonel Daniel Lee Leftwich, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Alter Care of Hilliard July 11, 2009. He was born on Nov. 30, 1921 in Brownsville, Texas. He proudly served his country beginning his career with the Federal Service on Jan 22, 1942 as an aviation Cadet. He received a second Lt. Commission on Nov 10,...

Pleaz Barrett, age 83, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 19, 2009. He was born August 17, 1925, in Manchester, Kentucky to the late Charlie & Ida Barrett. Pleaz was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul, Gene, Luster, Jesse and George Barrett; sisters, Oma Taylor, Edith Sester and Pansy Hensley. He is survived by...

MILLER, Clarence "C.J.", 76, of Huber Heights passed away unexpectedly Saturday July 18, 2009 at his church. He is preceded in death by his parents Douglas and Hallie Miller and brother Victor Miller. C.J. is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sherry Miller; sons Kent (Colleen) Miller and Greg (Mari) Miller; grandchildren Kristen, Matthew, Lauren, Stephen, and Elise; brothers...

COLE, Ethel "Karen", 58, of Dayton passed away Saturday July 18, 2009 Good Samaritan Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Elizabeth Steely; husband Rick Cole; son Michael Cole; sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Ben Sanford; granddaughters Cheyenne and Tiffany. Karen is survived by her daughter Tina Campbell; son Tim (Tina) Campbell; special grandchildren Jessie, Anthony...

RATZER, Earl MacKenzie, born 6/17/1920 died 7/17/2009 He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Quisenberry Ratzer, born 2/22/1922, died on 2/26/2005. They were married 60 years at the time of her passing. Four daughters and their husbands survive them; Kris and Jerry Micheels of Northbrook, IL, Jan and Dave Ulrich of Bellbrook, OH, Andrea and Jacob Linn of...

OWENS, Jeff T., age 43, was called home to be with his heavenly Father on July 16, 2009. He was born Sept. 11, 1965 to Claude & Betty Owens of West Carrollton, OH. Loving husband to Shelly for 22 years. Loving daddy to Rebecca, Melinda, & Haley, all 3 were his pride & joy. Devoted brother to Tim (Sarah) Owens...

SIMPSON-JUSTICE, Vickie, Riverside Ohio, passed away after a lengthy illness at Hospice of Dayton. Born on December 21, 1957 to Robert E. and Mable R. Simpson formerly of West Milton. Vickie is survived by her loving husband Kenneth whom she married on 9/03/99. Also surviving are her four children, Shannon Schutz of Jackson Center, Carrie Schutz of Riverside, Joshua Schutz...

JOHNSON, Frank M. age 77, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 at VITAS Hospice. He was born June 18, 1932 in Girard, AL to Homer and Bernice Johnson. He retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of dedicated service and later retired from the US Post Office after 20 years of service. He was a member...

PIERCE, John A., 80, of Trotwood passed away Friday July 17, 2009 at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He is preceded in death by his parents Dallas and Grace Pierce; brothers Lester Pierce and George Pierce; sisters Janet Bourdages and Eloise Peterson. John is survived by his sons Richard (Patricia) Pierce and Daniel Pierce; daughter Karen (Larry) Hall; 6 grandchildren;...