James "Jim" Weiser Smith Passed away on October 8, 2011 at Piqua Manor. He was born February 25, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio. Jim was preceded in death by his father, James G. Smith, mother, Lucille M. Smith, brother, Donald G. Smith and wife, Bonnie Dell Smith. Jim's field of expertise was Insurance as evidenced by his 44 years in the...

HEREFORD, Kaitlin Theresa, 19, of Beavercreek passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 6, 2011. She is preceded in death by her grandfather William E. Hoard and uncle Bruce Hoard. Kaitlin is survived by her parents Dan and Nannette Hereford; brother Keith Hereford; maternal grandmother Doris Theresa Hoard; paternal grandparents Don and Marieanne Hereford; aunts Darlene Hoard, Kathy (Stewart) Means, Barbara Hoard;...

Shawn Sturgell II, age 22, of Riverside, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011. Shawn is survived by his love and life: Jessica Rowell; daughters: Abigail & Emily Sturgell; mother: Penny Kay; father: Shawn Sturgell; sisters: Misty Sturgell, Mindy (Michael Tonner) Sturgell, Maranda (Michael) Reese, Madison Sturgell; brother: Chad Sturgell; step sister: Sara Shockey; step brother: Rickey Shockey Jr.; step...

SHERMAN, Melba, age 69, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Sherman. Melba is survived by her children, Gary Sherman (ex-wife, Robin) and Deloris Smallwood (fiancé, Jim Miller); grandchildren, Gary James II, Joshua Lee and Joey Alan Sherman, Nathan Eugene and Autumn Ann Smallwood, Cody Shawn and Nicole Marie Gosnell; great...

PECK, Duane Ray, age 59, of Fairborn, passed away October 5, 2011. He was born October 12, 1951. Duane retired from the United States Air Force after 24 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Rhonda Peck; daughter, Carolyn; son, Jared (Marissa); son, Justin; grandchildren, Cory, Kaitlyn, Isaiah, Devon, Maria and Zuriya; his mother,...

Schneider, Chad William, age 26, of Miamisburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Chad was a 2003 graduate of Miamisburg High School. He is survived by his mother and step dad: Marsha & Jack Ikerd; father: Gerald Schneider; sisters: Savanna Schneider, Jessica & Julia Ikerd; brother: Tyler Ikerd; special niece: Annalise Baker; maternal grandmother: Shirley Konz; paternal grandmother: Joyce...

KOVERMAN, Ken, age 65, of Spring Valley, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Dorothy Koverman; brother, Dale Koverman, and daughter, Christina Koverman. Ken is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara Koverman; children, Cathy (Mike) Lane of Xenia, Karen (Jerry) Osborne of Spring Valley, Christa Baker of Spring...

James P. Dugan, 55, of Moraine, OH passed away suddenly on Wednesday October 5, 2011. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline and Harry Dugan of West Carrollton, OH. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Kathryn Ingram Dugan; daughter, Brandy Kay Dugan; grandson, Noah Dugan; siblings, Dennis and Denisee Dugan, Collen and Mark Brain, and Phyllis...

Acie Otto LakeAge 83, of Riverside passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Heartland of Beavercreek. Acie was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Nora Lake; one son, Acie Otto Jr; parents, Pearl & Otto Lake; siblings, John B. Lake, Mary J. Vultee and Ann E. Cannaday. Acie is survived by three sons, Steven, Randy & Ricky;...

Michael Kareem English, 5 months old, passed away Tuesday October 4th, 2011. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Maliaka English; sister, Kaela English; grandparents, Charlie and Regina Peters, Jonni English, and Earl and Marietta English. Memorial service will be held Friday October 7, 2011 at 1pm at the Believer's Christian Fellowship Church, Dayton, OH. Reverend Dr. William E. Harris Jr....

WITT, Timmy W., age 50, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 2, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father Freddie Witt and brother Randy Witt. Timmy is survived by his mother Carolyn (Maxine); brothers Danny (Linda) and twin brother Jimmy (Patricia) Witt; nieces Emily, Katie and Megan Witt and Kristi Reed; numerous other family and friends. Family will receive...

VanZant, Dorothea M. "Dot" age 74 passed away October 4, 2011 at Greene Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Helen Cherpeski; husband, Frederick VanZant; 3 brothers, and 1 sister. She is survived by children, Phyllis Eckes, Frederick (Cathy) VanZant, Doris (Dan) Smith, and Kimberly (Gary) Coveyou; grandchildren, Christopher Berry, Angela Berry, Cristin (Ryan) Butler,...

Cody William BarbianAge 20, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011, after a courageous battle with muscular dystrophy. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Cody is survived by his parents, Marty & Carla Barbian; one brother, Nick Barbian and his girl-friend, Brittany Culp; special friend, Jimmy Weber; his pets, Jester, Monster, Sister, Boots & Bully; and by...

Hazel Leoda ReedAge 68, of Dayton, passed away on September 23, 2011. She was born on April 17, 1943 to the late Oda and Eva Reed. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her grandmother, Carmen Hart. Hazel is survived by her siblings, Tresa (Jim) Berry and Gary (Sherry) Reed; four nieces, Treshele (Calvin) Heller, Tonya...

JONES, Carol Jean, age 60, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011. She is preceded in death by her son, Gary Jones. Carol is survived by her husband of 42 years, Greg Jones; son, Steven Jones; granddaughter, Rebecca Jones; niece, Karen Rosser; nephew, Kevin Rosser; the Pope family, numerous family in New Jersey, Arizona and Georgia, and all her friends...

BANKS, Reba Jewel, 80, of Beavercreek passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. She is preceded in death by her son Steven Lloyd Zeigler. Reba is survived by her husband of 50 years, Andy R. Banks, Sr.; children Andy Lee Zeigler, Jr., Helen Jewel (James) Gilbert, and Andy R. (Penny) Banks, Jr.; grandchildren James (Dee) Gilbert Jr. and Danielle (James) Hoskins;...

John William BrunkAge 56 of Dayton passed away Monday, October 3, 2011, at Miami Valley Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. John was preceded in death by his parents, Richard & Caroline Brunk; and by one sister, Mary. John is survived by his wife of the past 36 years, Nancy M. (Carter) Brunk; two children, Marshall...

BUFLOD, Helge G., passed away on September 28, 2011 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Mr. Buflod was born on July 28, 1931 in Trysil, Norway. He was the only child of Einar and Gudrun Buflod. His youth was spent in Trysil where he enjoyed skiing, dog sledding and travel. In his mid-twenties he ventured out to the United...

BARTON, George Lowell, age 67 of Huber Heights and Port Clinton OH, passed away on Saturday October 1, 2011. He was born on March 14, 1944 to the late William and Mable Barton. In addition to his parents, Lowell was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Ruth Beasley.Lowell is survived by his wife, Barbarita Barton; three brothers, Charles, Robert...