Lundy P. PerdueAge 61, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, December 07, 2010. Lundy was preceded in death by his father, Lundy B. Perdue. He is survived by his wife of the past 42 years, Carol J. (Perry) Perdue; his mother, Ruth E. (Howe) Perdue; two children, Shannon & her husband, Paul Lewis and Shawn & his wife, Tina...

Amelia Joyce Rowley, age 69 of Vandalia, passed away December 7, 2010. She was born August 26, 1941 in Dayton to the late Winfred and Alcinda Strosnider. In addition to her parents, Amelia was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph D. Rowley. Amelia is survived by her children: Cynthia (Marc) Stunich and Doug (Nikki) Rowley; 7 grandchildren: Jeffrey (Amber),...

CHARVES, Myrtle, age 96, was born 1/18/1914 on a farm outside of Clearwater, NB. She attended school in Chico, CA, graduating in 1932. During WWII she worked in Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in the maternity ward. Myrtle married Frank B. in 1935, where after the war they moved to Southern California, finally settling down in Whittier, CA. She is survived...

PIERCE, William "Bill" age 84 passed away December 02, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bessie. He is survived by his children, Jerry (Brenda), Bonnie (John) Walterbusch, and Gene (Valerie); grandchildren, Ryan (Katy), Jeff (Amber), Tracey, Alexandra, and Benjamin; 2 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Phyllis Wisecup and Marie Bundte. A memorial service will be...

M. Joan Anderson (nee Bullock), age 77, formerly of Xenia, passed away Friday, December 3, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Samuel M. Anderson; brothers, Norman, Bill, and Russell Bullock; sister, Margie Sabee; father, Norman; and mother, Elsie. Joan is survived by her children, Sandy (Mike) Gillespie, Doug...

Ronald Will, age 43, of Kettering, passed away Friday, December 3, 2010. Ronald is survived by his mother, Jackie Tucker Robbins; step-father, Calvin "Bill" Robbins; brother, Everett "Lee" Tucker; sister-in-law, Sara Tucker; niece and nephew, Courtney and Zachery Tucker; father, Jerry Werling, of CA.; and dear companion, Cindy Boggess. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Janet Cline; and...

FANNING, Mary Elizabeth, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Garnet Fitch; brother, Robert Fitch, and daughter, Nancy Louise Fanning. Mary is survived by her children, James Robert Fanning, Barbara Jane Krug, William Henry, Peggy Ann, and John Richard Fanning; siblings, Gordon (Eileen) Fitch and Jane Cwik; 7...

Frederick R. Arnold Sr., age 84, passed away Sunday December 5, 2010, at Hospice of Dayton. A lifelong resident of the Dayton area, 1944 graduate of Roosevelt High School, served in WWII in the U.S. Marine Corps. where he received a Purple Heart. Preceded in death by his parents Elbert and Grace Arnold and son Terry. He is survived by...

COTTLE, William Verrill of Beavercreek made his journey to heaven on Saturday, December 4 at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Joseph and Elizabeth Cottle, along with 9 brothers and sisters. Born in Cottle, KY, Bill and his wife Yvonne moved to Ohio in 1950 where he spent a 35-year career as a...

Rebecca M. "Becky" BoleAge 29, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 2, 2010. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Kenneth Bole, Don Kent & John Schaeff. Becky is survived by her loving parents, Sue and Ken Bole; grandmothers, Phyllis Schaeff and Theresa Bole; sister, Amy & her husband, Jamie Kindred; two brothers, Patrick & his wife...

Julia Ann MartinAge 64 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Squire and Maggie Stevens of Dayton and sister, Edith Harrington of Kentucky. She is survived by her brothers, Fred Stevens of Union & Walter (Ruth) Stevens of Ill.; sisters, Peggy Mangold & Betty Stevens of Dayton,...

BURDA, John, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Devicany, Czechoslovakia in 1928. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Bacik of Rocky River, OH. John is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Onda Faye Burda (Brock); daughters, Kathy (Mark) Cline...

Alta Mae McManus, age 81, of Washington Township, formerly of Miamisburg, went to live with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2010. Born in Cincinnati, and raised in Kentucky, she joined the Air Force in 1951 and appeared on a U.S Postal Service Stamp with President Harry Truman honoring the women in service. Always a twinkle in her eye, a...

SHIPLEY, Opal, formerly of Beavercreek, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Patriot Ridge. Opal was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky in 1923 to the late Rev. Charlie and Daisy (Rose) Scott. In 1943, Opal married her devoted husband, Cecil, who preceded her in death in 1988.Survivors include her son, Wayne Shipley; daughter, Sharon...

PIERCE, William "Bill" age 84 passed away December 02, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bessie. He is survived by his children, Jerry (Brenda), Bonnie (John) Walterbusch, and Gene (Valerie); grandchildren, Ryan (Katy), Jeff (Amber), Tracey, Alexandra, and Benjamin; 2 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Phyllis Wisecup and Marie Bundte. A memorial service will be...

Daugherty, Reverend Robert J. "Bobby Joe", age 54, of Washington Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. Bobby Joe was the Pastor at Center of Hope Church in Beavercreek and he was an award winning author. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law: Stephan (Brandon) Stewart & Celeste Daugherty; sons: Brooks Daugherty & Jackson Riley; grandson: Beckham Stewart;...

Helen Louise Howard, age 81, of Venice, FL., passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward F. Von Seelen and Richard A. Howard; step-daughter, Gail Nedvidek; and brother, Frank Schreiner. Helen is survived by her children, Catherine (Robert Jr.) Hull, Karla Von Seelen, and Stephen (Melissa) Von Seelen; step-daughter, Deborah (Allen) Sears; step-son,...

Charles G. Purcell, age 62 of Huber Heights, passed away November 25, 2010. He was born August 19, 1948 in Marshall, MI to the late George A. and Margery C. Purcell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Dennis G. Purcell; and sister, Kathy D. Purcell. Charles is survived by his daughters: Beth Ann (Charlie)...

SCHULTZ, Edward "Lee" age 66 passed away peacefully December 01, 2010, at his home with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pat (Allen) Schultz; father, Edward; children, Tamyka (Richard) Evans and Doug (Kristie) Schultz; 3 grandchildren, Luke, Ethan, and Ryan; sisters, Karen (James)...

GEVEDON Jr., Estill Curtis, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at the V.A. Hospice. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in WWII. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 3 at 11:00 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Beavercreek, OH 45432). Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time...