Robert E. HefnerAge 76, of Laura, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 13, 2010. Robert was born August 12, 1934 in Frankford, West Virginia to the late Charles and Mary Hefner. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Patty Hefner. Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Hefner; children, Mike...

Emma J. Kerr, age 69, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Kerr; son, Gordon Kerr; and brother, David Wayne Smith. Emma is survived by her children, Donna Lynn Kerr and Ronnie (Debbie) Kerr; grandchildren, Brian (Amber) Kerr, Joshua (Stacey) Kerr and Matthew Kerr; great-grandchildren, Christian Kerr, Erika Kerr and...

MILLER, Jay William, age 70, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2010 at Heartland of Beavercreek. Preceded in death by parents, John and Mary Miller and sister, Billie. Survived by 4 sons, Tim, Jay (Geneva), Stoney (Erin), and Bret (Heather); sister, Romilda; 11, grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Jay was retired from Plumbers Supply after 31 years of...

Merriman, Sherrie A., age 64, of Kettering, passed away on Monday August 16, 2010. Sherrie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: LeAnn (Tim) Stauffer; grandchildren: Haley, Rebekah, Hunter, Holly; brother: Ray Howard; special friends: Renate & Sandy; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Lester & Ella (Coffman) Bloom; and...

BROWNLEE, Madge P., 82, of Gainesville, FL, passed away surrounded by her family, after a lengthy illness, Saturday, August 14, 2010 at her daughter's home in Xenia, Ohio. She was born in Williston and moved to Gainesville in 1949. Madge was a graduate of Williston High School and attended Florida State College for Women and University of Florida. She retired...

MCCORMICK, Ruth L., age 82, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Monday, August 16, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, William A.; parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Ruth is survived by her sons, Robert, William, and James (Judy); 5 grandchildren, Shannon, Andrew, Caitlin, Casey and Cody; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Call; special friend Raymond...

Vegso, Margaret Josephine (Burkhead), a Waynesville resident for 39 years, passed away at her home with family by her side on August 15th. She was 72. Peggy was born April 27, 1938, in Dayton, OH to Frank and Helen Burkhead. She graduated from Fairview High School were she was a member of a Sorority and social clubs. She enjoyed working...

BARRIOS, Gloria, age 63, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010. She is preceded in death by her companion, David and son, William. Gloria is survived by her 3 daughters, Tammy, Michelle and Mary; grandchildren, Kenny, Sam, Jerry, Brandon, Devon and Robert; great-grandchildren, Bree and William. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 17 at 10:00 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home...

MARINO, Angel age 28 of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 11, 2010. She is survived by her son, Anthony; mother and step-father Bettie and Mike Nell; father Phil Marino of Scottsdale, AZ; sister, Amy Boesenberg; nephew Eric Culbertson; brother Rick Boesenberg; and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.A Memorial Service will be held Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, 7 pm at...

Lindsey James Morrell Sr., age 89, of Dayton, Sunrise January 18, 1921 Sunset August 13, 2010. He was born in Coatsville, PA to the late Lindsey and Amanda James. Isaiah 40:31 "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall...

Duffy, Tara Lynn, age 48, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 12, 2010, after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bruce Duffy. Tara is survived by her dearly loved daughter Jackie Duffy, companion Chris Hogan and his children Erin, Pat & Tommy Hogan, brother Lee Rudy, and dear friends...

VALENZUELA, Albert Y. (aka Val), USAF retired, USPS retired, passed away at age 80 on August 11, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Terry Lee, a brother Frank, and his loving wife of 30 years, Betty. He is survived by his children Michael/Vikki, Mark/Sandi, Valerie/Dwayne, and John/Cheryl. His grandchildren include Crystal/Jason, Michael,...

TURNER, Aretta, age 90, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010. She was born September 25, 1919 in Breathitt County, Kentucky. Aretta attended Trinity Lighthouse Church. She is survived by her children, Dave (Michelle) Turner of Huber Heights, Gloria (John) Workman of Jeffersonville, Linda (Terry) Orrill of Eaton, Marie (Chuck) Herzog of Eldorado, and Almeda (Keith) Phipps of...

PARKER, Donna, age 70, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harnold and Theresa Falconnier. Donna is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dixon Parker; daughters, Darlene (Mark) Wiseman and Dione (Ed) McConnaughey; sister, Elizabeth Falligant; grandchildren, Valerie and Colin Wiseman and Troy and Trent McConnaughey; nephew, Travis Falligant,...

BABEL, James D. age 52 of Toledo, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his father James Stanley Babel, his step-father, friend and mentor Wayne Cousino and his father-in-law Arden Cone. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Ardath Babel, his daughters Shanna and husband Michael Williams,...

FARLEY, Jean Elizabeth, age 86, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernard J. Farley and is survived by her daughters, Karan (Donnie) Owens of Beavercreek and Sandy Eisenhut (Jim Daugherty) of Jamestown; grandchildren, Sonie Owens, Stacie McGriff, Mike Romey, Scott Eisenhut, Kerry Kielbaso, Tyler & Kyle Romey, Bryson Owens, and Lance, Luke,...

Ollie Virginia CoomerAge 90, of Beavercreek, OH went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 7, 2010 with her family at her side. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She was born in Richmond, KY to Banford and Pearl Benton, on June 7, 1920. She was next to the...

Sharon E. WatsonAge 60, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010. She was born June 19, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Paul R. & Phyllis J. Bane. Sharon is survived by her husband of 41 years, Carl D. Watson; two children, Duane (Carolyn) Watson and Jennifer Watson; four grandchildren, Zachary, Brittney, Corey and Larry Jr; one sister,...

PAINTER, Amy Nicole, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 6, 2010. She is preceded in death by her mother, Cheryl Jean Thornhill-Tavner and fiancé, Chad Virgilio. She is survived by her son, Joshua K. Painter of Beavercreek; father, Robert Adams; grandmother, Donna Thornhill; step-father, Michael Tavner; brother, Chuck Painter of Bellbrook; mother-in-law, Deborah Pollard, as well as numerous,...