James A. HerzogAge 66, of Trotwood, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at his home after an extended illness. Jim is survived by his wife of the past 48 years, Carolyn I. (Hopkins) Herzog; his mother, Dorothy E. Herzog; four children, Tony L. (Debbie) Austin, Kathy L. (Rodney) Floyd, Lisa R. (Chris) Hickman & Jamie K. (Mark) Hawk; ten...

ATKINS (Stevens), Elizabeth "Liz", 75, of Fairborn went home to the Lord Wednesday August 19, 2009. She was born December 1, 1933 in Cookeville, TN to parents Kelley and Alene (Bean) Wood. Liz is preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Stevens who passed away in 2003 and husband John Atkins who passed away 2009. She is survived by her...

HEINDL, Frederick "Fred" age 85, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Dayton VA Medical Center. Fred served in the 6th armored division during WWII. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman who loved nature and photography. He also enjoyed being with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; parents, William and...

PRITCHARD, Heidi L., age 40, of Beavercreek, Ohio, and formerly of Tacoma, Washington, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009. She was born May 6, 1969 in Ellensburg, Washington. She was a 1987 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, a graduate of the University of Washington, and also received her Masters of Science Degree from the University of New Mexico in...

Pelfrey, James Lester, age 90, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Vitas Hospice in Dayton. Jim was a United States Navy Veteran proudly serving during WWII and he retired from General Motors with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Dryden Road Pentecostal Church in Moraine, and F.&A.M. St. Johns Lodge #13. Jim...

HUDSON, Carroll, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 16, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Doug & Juanita Hudson and sister, Diane Hudson. Carroll is survived by his daughters, Christy Hudson and Amy Fallo; brothers, Richard & Steve Hudson, and Bruce Smith; sister, Lisa Helmick, and 5 grandchildren. He loved fishing and kayaking, and was...

Ann A. OsborneAge 85 of Medway Ohio went home to be with the lord Wednesday morning, August 19th following a lengthy illness. Ann had a rich and full life and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was truly dedicated to God and her family. Ann was born December 12, 1923 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the daughter of...

SEMONES, Bettie M., 78, of Kettering passed away Monday August 17, 2009 at Kettering Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Hattie Mansfield. Bettie is survived by her husband Jerry R. Semones; children Deborah Semones and Jerry T. Semones; nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and will be greatly...

TIPTON, Elvia Joyce "Slick", age 69, of Brookville, passed away Monday, August 17, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his wife, Carol Tipton; five daughters, Janie (Johnny) Stillings, Connie (Mike) Berger, Mary (George) Gay, Lisa Wheeler, and Ginny (Joe) Hatmaker; grandchildren, Kim (Travis) Abney, Mike (Amanda) Berger, Sam (Jessica) Rose, Mike Rose, Aaron Berger, Elisabeth, Caleb, and...

Marvin Jay Cox, age 54, born in Wilmington, OH Jan. 1, 1955. Marvin departed us with a battle of cancer on August 16, 2009. He attended Centerville High school. Marvin served with the US Army 101st Infantry Screaming Eagles. He graduated from the academy of Ft. Knox, KY in 1972. Marvin drove a semi truck for Dick Levy. He was...

Jeffrey D. WolfordAge 46, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 17, 2009. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Granville & Norcie Wolford; one brother, Rick Wolford; and by one son, Andrew Hammond. Jeff is survived by three children, Andrea, Erica and Jeremy; special friend, Monica; two sisters, Kaye and Brenda; four brothers, Wimpie, Mike, Jack and...

RAWLINGS, William E., age 64, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009. He was born January 11, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio. Bill retired from General Motors after 38 years, he owned and raced horses at the Lebanon Raceway and Scioto Downs. He was also a member of the Trotting Association. He is survived by his wife of 43 years,...

JOHNSON. Marie E. age 64 of Huber Heights, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Parrish and 8 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by Reginald O. Johnson Sr., her loving husband of 42 years, her sons Reginald O. Jr. and wife Tamika Johnson of Fayetteville,...

INMAN, IreneAge 77 of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009. She is survived by her daughters Dianna Sorrell & Mary Howell; 4 grandchildren; & 8 great-grandchildren. Services will be held, 11AM, Thurs. Aug 20 at the Spaulding Rd Church of God where visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday. To send a special message to the family,...

KOHLER, Carolyn L. (nee Copeland), Fairborn, died Sunday, August 16, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Survived by Ed Kuzminski (Traci), Eric Kuzminski (Laura), Regina Keen (David), and 6 grandchildren, Haley Kuzminski, Tara Lynn, Alisa, Kayla Kuzminski, Dylan, and Riley Keen, mom, Ruth Copland, sisters, Barbara Melton, Debra Owens, Patricia Hollan, Lisa Rick, brother, Danny Copeland, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,...

WILLOUGHBY, Patrick "Pops" E. Sr., age 77, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009. He was born February 21, 1932 in Warren, Ohio. He retired from WPAFB and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Earleen Willoughby; children, Kathleen Willoughby, Patrick (Rebecca) Willoughby, Jr., Daniel (Kimberlee) Willoughby, and David (Tina)...

GULLEY, Wanda Jean (Oaks) age 77 of Riverside, passed awayFriday, August 14, 2009. She is survived by her husband JamesW. Oaks, her daughter Joyce Barnett of New Carlisle, her sonRonald Gulley of Denver, CO; grandchildren Karen and husbandRick Hubbard of New Carlisle, Harold Galloway of Dayton, Markan wife Jennifer Barnett of Union; 8 great grandchildren; 9great great grandchildren; brother James...

LEWIS, Cinna D. age 71 of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Springfield Masonic Community. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Charles W. Lewis, her brother Arthur T. Fugate. She is survived by her sons Michael of Lafollette, TN, Rickey and wife Lois of Troy, Charles R. and wife Marilyn of New Carlisle,...

Rhoda Jane Welling (Reed), age 93, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009. She was born one of thirteen, on June 18, 1916 in Osley County, KY, to the late Benjamin & Sarah Reed. Rhoda was preceded in death by her spouse of 61 years, James H. Welling and son James D. Welling. She is survived by her children;...