Lavern Bihlman, age 79, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 23, 2011. Lavern was born December 3, 1931, in Campbell County, KY to the late Buford & Lula Brewer. She was preceded in death by her first husband Charles Davis; second husband William Bihlman; brothers, David & Donald Brewer; sisters, Silvia Crest, Mary Faye Martin,...

Mabel HoskinsAge 83, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Hamp Hoskins; her parents, Johnnie & Ollie Lewis; and by six brothers. Mabel is survived by five children, Myral (Lisa) Hoskins, Alene (Robert) Loudermilk, Danny (Pam) Hoskins, Mattie (Michael) Steele & Curtis...

Bryant, Christine (nee Purcell) went home to be with her Lord on July 23rd, 2011. Born in August 1928 in Columbus Ohio, she had spent her growing up years near Somerset Ky. on Sinking Valley Farm. She came to Dayton Ohio in 1947 as a new bride and spent the remainder of her life in Ohio, most recently under the...

Chester W. PiergiesAge 89, of Friendship Village, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011.Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, at Precious Blood Catholic Church, 4961 Salem Avenue, Dayton. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to Mass. Interment will be at Dayton National Cemetery.

Wanda Faye Young, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 21, 2011.She was preceded in death by her parents, Fritz and Hazel Risner; sisters, Jewel Mae Risner, Norma Jean Stout, and Julia Mae Wilson. Wanda is survived by her children, Robert Leo Young, Rickey Eugene (Becky) Young, Denise Jean (Greg) Paxson; grandchildren, April Nicole Young, Erica...

PATRICIA L. (HARRIS) HARSHBARGER, of Englewood, FL and formerly of Kettering, OH passed away on July 20, 2011. She went to be with her good friend Jesus, Our Lord. She also left behind her best friend and husband of 61 years, Norman C.; her children, Douglas of Cincinnati, OH, Teresa Gentry of Dunedin, FL, Mary Gevat of Frisco, TX, Susan...

GOSS, Larry W. age 60 passed away July 21, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Elsie Goss. He is survived by his children, Serena (Jeff) Hollenback, Larry Goss II, Sue Baderman (Roy), and Renee (Josh) Davidson; siblings, Jim (Maxine) Goss, Ralph Goss, Gerald (Toni) Goss, and Gail (Jim) Clark; grandchildren, Freddie, Maria, Jenna, Kelly, Ricky...

Lawrence C. Johnson Age 84 of Harrison Twp passed away Friday, July 22, 2011. Larry was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda; and by his son, Larry K. Larry is survived by his wife, Ruby Jean; grandson, Christopher (Corrina); daughter-in-law, Marianne; step-son, Darrell (Sandy) Sexton; step-daughter, Deborah (James) Wiltshire; and by nine step-grandchildren. During WW II Larry served...

RUTHERFORD, Robert Cecil, age 80, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away July 21, 2011. He was born on May 20, 1931 in Jonesville, Virginia to the late Bernard and Rosa Rutherford. He is survived by his devoted wife, Nora (Cole) Rutherford of 58 years; three children, Robert "Bob" Rutherford and his wife Debbie, Vicki Saylor and her husband Gary and special...

WHATLEY, Michele Marie passed away July 21, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry Kimble and Margaret Schlater. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Bruce Whatley; daughter, Brittany Ewing; two step-sons, Shaun Whatley and Jeremy (Angela) Whatley; two sisters, Vicki Ewing and Ann (Craig) Brewer; brother, Mark Turner; and niece, Mariah Kimble. Michele worked...

Arnold Lee Wilson, age 60 of Huber Heights, went to be with the Lord on Thursday July 21, 2011. He was born on January 3, 1951 to Cecil H. Wilson and Lillian Hall. Arnold was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Johnny Wilson; and dear friend, Boyd Todd. Arnold is survived by his mother, Lillian Hall; three brothers,...

Jack E. Scholz, 81, of Fairborn, OH passed Wednesday, July 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet, of 53 years. Jack is survived by his daughter, Ellie; two sons, Jack Jr. and Scott; three grandsons, Jake, Adam, and Matt; one granddaughter, Michelle; two great grandchildren, Allyssa and Little Jack; a special sister-in-law, Joanie Lightcap and family;...

BENNETT, James "Lloyd", age 56, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Rev. Anna D. Bennett. He is survived by his grandmother, Crystal Shoemaker (Hurst); siblings, Eddie (Diane) Bennett and Kathryn (Alan) Huelsman; children, Jennifer Bennett, Stacey (Stephen) Cassanio, Megan Johnson, Chasity (Nick) Hamilton, Britnay Bennett, and Stanley Bennett; grandchildren,...

SLYE, Richard W., age 72, of Riverside, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Elda Slye; brother, Dale Slye; sister, Darlene Slye, and son, Jeffrey Slye. Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years, JoAn Slye; children, Stephen (Sue) Slye, Suzanne (Thomas) McDonald, and Stacie (Sean) Kubera; siblings, Jack...

Evelyn L. "Bonnie" Hollenbeck, age 82 of Dayton, passed away July 21, 2011. She was born September 22, 1928 in Aberdeen, SD to the late Arthur and Ila Hollenbeck. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by son, Randy LaCore.Bonnie is survived by her daughters: Paula (Bob) Clark and Rhonda (David) Horn; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren;...

Phillip W. McIntosh, age 51 of Dayton, passed away July 20, 2011. He was born June 11, 1960 in Dayton to the late Lloyd and Carol McIntosh, Sr. In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Lawson; and brothers, Steven, Randy and Michael McIntosh.Phillip is survived by his wife, Darlene McIntosh Griffin; son, Wade...

Harold J. Molton II, born June 2, 1957 in Dayton, died July 16, 2011 at his home in Virginia. Preceded in death by his father, Harold J. Molton. Survived by wife, Donna; daughter, Halley (Molton) Lytten; mother, Janet Murphy; a special aunt, Helen Molton; grandchildren: Ava, Micheal Janet and Jack Lytten; eight siblings: Amanda, Eric, Jeff, Mary, Susan, Richard, Rusty...

VILLARS, Betty D., age 54, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2011 after an 11 year battle with breast cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Otto Anderson. Betty is survived by her husband of 31 years, Richard Villars; children, Jonathan Villars, Julie Villars, and Jodi Villars; mother, Florence Anderson; siblings, Dave Anderson,...

Bernette Bell, age 98, of Miamisburg, went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, July 19, 2011. She was born September 24, 1912 in Oneida, TN., to the late Ernest & Georgie Chitwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Bell; her son Earl Bell; sister, Virginia Autry; and brother, Clay Chitwood. Bernette is...