KOONTZ, James R., age 74, of Fletcher, OH, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 28, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a dedicated employee for Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. since 1951 and was still employed to this day. He is survived by his children, Mike (Bronna) Koontz, Gloria (Mike) Barrett, and...

COFFEY, Michael I., age 46, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008. He was born May 5, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a graduate of Fairmont West High School in 1980 and ITT Technical Institute in 1982. He was most recently employed by Projects Unlimited. He is survived by his parents, Irv and Dee Coffey; three sisters, Pami...

ISAACS, Tim, 54, of Huber Heights passed away Thursday September 18, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents Lonnie and Jean Isaacs. Tim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Leslie Isaacs; brother Ron (Evie) Isaacs, of Florida; sister Amy (Bob) Neff, of New Lebanon; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He was employed at...

Rev. William B. WilsonAge 85, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at his home. Pastor Bill is survived by his wife of the past 26 years, Hazel E. Wilson; one son and daughter-in-law, Ricky & Kathy Wilson; six grandchildren, Ricky Jr, Timothy, Lisa, Crissy, Adriananne & Amanda; and by five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

SMITH, Carroll S. passed away on September 17, 2008 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his brother, Loren; and sister-in-law Vivian. He is survived by his wife of 48 year, Wanda; and his in-laws, Bill Miller, Joe Miller, Flo Phillips, and Lois Riley. Smitty worked and retired from the Post Office. Visitation will be 6-8PM Sunday,...

Midlam, Douglas L., age 67, of Coconut Creek, FL, formerly of West Milton, OH, passed away September 15, 2008. Douglas was the owner of a private law practice in Florida. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Midlam, Jr. and brother, Gary Midlam. He is survived by his mother, Kathryn (Shoemaker) Krug; step-brother, Dennis (Adele) Krug; step-sister, Judy...

KERNS, Frances Jo, age 92, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008. She was born April 6, 1916 in Lee County Virginia, to the late Allen and Vergie Carter. Frances is survived by her daughter-in-law Sherry Kerns; grandchildren Terry "Rusty" (Linda) Kerns Jr. and Lisa (Dean) Jeske; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister Lena Kate Jenkins. She was preceded in death...

WHITESIDE, Norma Gene (GiGi) passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 17, 1949 in Hanley, WV to the late Maude Finch and Luther Wheeler. In 1959 the family moved to Xenia, OH. Norma Gene graduated from Xenia High School and the Greene County Career Center. She also attended Miami Jacobs College. She professed...

BEAVER, Catherine Louise, age 77, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008. She is preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Davy; step-father, Charles Davy, and sister, Roberta Hanke. Catherine is survived by son, Guinn (Donna) Beaver; daughters, Cheryl Schreck, Wanda Staup, and Annette (Tim) Peterson; brother, Russell (Mary) Bennett; sister, Phyllis Helm; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren, as well as...

Wick, Brian J., age 34, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 27, 1974 in Greenville, OH. He graduated from Greenville Sr. High School in 1992 and he served in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Julie Wick; children, Kyle & Amber Wick of Phoenix,...

FRANKLIN, Geneva, age 78, of Xenia, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008. She was born August 18, 1930 in Morgan County, KY, the daughter of the late Elmer and Rosie (Goodpastor) Craft. She is survived by one daughter, Zondra Muse; one daughter-in-law, Tina Franklin; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Franklin; one...

FINKE, Earl C., age 96, of Miamisburg, passed away Friday, September 12, 2008. Earl is survived by his sons Eugene W. (Ruth) Finke and Richard C. (Mizie) Finke; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

LAIRD, Esther M., age 73, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her brothers, Joe Mercer and Phillip Herres; special friend and caregiver, Judy Webb, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Esther loved life and was well loved by those who knew her. She will be sadly...

Sproles, Mattie, age 85, of Huber Heights, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Caresprings of Enon. She was born November 15, 1922 in Knott Co., KY, the daughter of Clinton & Nona (Thomas) Richardson. She was a member of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Huber Heights for 52 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

McQUOWN, Wm Hal, age 80, passed away Friday, September 12, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth McQuown; brother, Paul McQuown, and sister, Rachel McQuown. William is survived by his wife, Joyce McQuown; children, Brian (Robin) McQuown and Belinda (Doug) Wright; grandchildren, Craig (Nicole) Combs, Daniel and Travis Wright, Anna Grace and Abigail...

Lawson, Robert R., age 79, of Vandalia, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was born May 23, 1929 in Myers, KY, the son of Mike & Mattie Lawson. Robert served with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and served in Germany from 1954-1956 with the Second Armored Division. He is preceded...

Doughman, Phyllis E. (Granny), age 76, of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Gade Healthcare Center. She was born April 20, 1932 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Dale & Opal (Wombold) Arnett. Phyllis grew up in Phillipsburg and lived for many years in Lewisburg, OH. She was a skilled seamstress and she loved riding her motorcycle...