Freeman, S. Berkeley, age 68, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011. Berkeley is survived by his wife of 29 years: Stella; brothers-in-law: Roger (Judy) Randolph & Ken (Sue) Randolph; and several nieces and nephews. Berkeley attended Seminary at Andrews University, he was an active member of Kettering SDA Church choir and for over 40 years sang in...

Larnie L. Lowery, age 50 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2011. She was born February 7, 1961 in Dayton. Larnie is survived by her mother, Dorothy Kreutzer; children: Jammie Fankle, Jeremy Adams & Heather Danielewicz; grandchildren: Desirae & MacKenzie Danielewicz, Jordan Adams, Darrious Bowles & Jonathan Adams; sisters: Melva Morris & Helen James; brothers: Edgar Hernandez &...

Michael J. Webb, age 36, passed away suddenly on September 16, 2011. He was born March 11, 1975 in Indianapolis, IN to Clyde and Victoria Webb. In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his partner of many years, Melina Murphy; son, Cory; sisters: Tammy (Chuck) Hawk and Samantha Skeens; several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.Funeral service...

O'Keefe, Linda L., age 64 of Beavercreek passed away peacefully on September 16, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. Linda was surrounded by loving members of her family at the time of her passing. Linda was retired from Sinclair Community College after 32 years of dedicated service, and was honored as Professor Emeritus at the Sinclair commencement program on June 11,...

Douglas E. Slye passed away suddenly on Friday September 16, 2011. He was 55 years old. He was born on June 16, 1956 to the late Lewis and Elsa Slye. He is leaving behind his wife, Nora Slye, brother, Bradford Slye, daughters, Cagney and Melissa, sons, Marshal and Clint, and several stepchildren, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was very involved...

A. Dale JordanAge 60 of Dayton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 15, 2011, at his home. Dale was preceded in death by his wife of 22 years, Linda Sue Melanson; his mother, Ruby R. Jordan; brother, James E. Jordan; sister, Avery B. Brown; and by his daughter, Melanie R. Jordan. Dale is survived by one daughter, Tina Brumbaugh; one...

Betty E. Caudill, 80, of Dayton, OH passed away Thursday September 15, 2011. She is preceded by her parents; husband, Glen; son, Keith; and 8 brothers and sisters. Survivors include son, Wayne; 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandsons, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Moraine City First Church of God. Visitation is Monday September 19, 2011 from 1pm...

Betty J. Lasanen, 83, of New Lebanon, OH passed away Thursday September 15, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Cora Goodyear; and husband, George Lasanen. Survivors include 5 sons and their wives; 11 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. Betty was a member of the Eastern Star and the Trinity United Church of Christ and former...

BARRETT, Richard A., age 78, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, September 16, 2011. He was born April 1, 1933 in St. Mary's, West Virginia. He is survived by his children, Debra (Alvin) Seals, Eric (Angie) Barrett and Keith (Rosvilda) Barrett; sister, Carol Justice; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Barrett; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three close friends, Chuck and Vickie Wallingford and...

Billie B. Flynn, age 59 of Wilmington, passed away September 14, 2011. He was born February 17, 1952 in Dayton to the late Bill and Marcella Flynn. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his half brothers: Thomas and Albert Messmear; and daughter, Rhonda Gail Flynn. Bill is survived by his wife, Fay Flynn; children: Bill...

Christy Maria Butler, age 42 of Fairborn, OH, passed away on September 14, 2011. She was born on September 19, 1968 to Delma Prater. Christy was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey H. Stegall.In addition to her mother, Christy is survived by her husband of 11 years, Mike Butler; three children, Jennifer, Crystal and Nick; two grandsons, Matthew and...

Debra (McAvoy) Taber, age 50 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2011. She was born on May 5, 1961 in Dayton to the late Harry McAvoy and Ruth McAvoy. In addition to her mother, Debra is survived by her three children, Kristina (Spencer) Fisher, Daniel (Brittany) Wells, and Patrick Taber; one very special granddaughter, Lauren Fisher; other family...

Shalah Rochelle SnowAge 17, of Dayton passed away Tuesday at her home. Shalah is survived by her parents, Melissa (Williams) & Stephen Fontenot; one sister, Tiah Snow; one brother, Jordan Fontenot; grandfather, George Williams; grandparents, Lucy & Henry Fontenot; aunt, Jessica Williams; nephew, Jimmie Leon "J.L." Green; and by her extended family & many good friends from Wayne High School...

Dorothy Ann Sigman, age 90, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Dorothy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Kevin (Betsy) Sigman of Chesterfiled, MO; brothers: Tom & Larry Smith of Dayton; sister: Jeanne McEwan of St. Louis, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: Burley Sigman;...

BROCK, Garvin M, age 89, of Beavercreek, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 at his home. He was born March 17, 1922 in Tell City, IN. He was a resident of Dayton for 15 years and Beavercreek for 54 years. He served in the Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. Mr. Brock was employed and retired from Wright...

Harold E. Whitehead, age 87, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Harold was an active member of Zion Memorial United Church of Christ for 63 years, where he and Betty were married. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson & Clara Whitehead; son, Stephen Whitehead; and brother, Lowell...

ELDER, Michelle age 48 passed away September 03, 2011. She is preceded in death by father, Earl Matre and grandmother, Aurelia Hagans. She is survived by 3 children, Brooks Elder, Christina Dugan, and Joseph Elder; mother, Marilyn Matre; brother, Greg Matre, and numerous other family members and friends. She worked at Greene Oaks Health Center in Xenia. The family will...

Xenia, Ohio – Ms. Valena Randolph, 61, of Xenia, Ohio, died on September 1, 2011. Memorial services will be Monday, September 19, 2011, 6:30 p.m. in the Ward Center Ballroom on the campus of Central State University.

BURSCH, Richard "Butch" age 57 passed away September 3, 2011 at his home. The family would like to thank the Dayton Fire Department for the lifelong friendship they gave Butch.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 6:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home – Beavercreek, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd.