Walker, Deborah Sue, age 36, born May 17, 1973 in Framingham, MA to Roger & Sue Walker of Centerville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Deborah was a graduate of Centerville High School Class of 1991. Along with her parents, she is survived by her children: Alexxis Pace of Vandalia and Zachary T. Walker of Centerville; two sisters:...

MUCHMORE, Thelma Ruthof Dayton, passed away, Thursday, August 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by husbands Homer Ritter & Raymond Muchmore, Sr.; sons Michael Lee Ritter, Robert Ritter, & Raymond Muchmore Jr; granddaughter Valerie Ritter. Thelma is survived by children Nancy Burdine, Shirley Ritter (Jim), Steven Ritter, Susan Calhoun, Sherry Davis (Darryl), Raymond Muchmore Jr., Amy Muchmore-Holbert (Todd), &...

Rose B. McGlawn, age 72, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. Rose is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Tony) Harrison and Karen (Marty) Dobeleit, grandchildren, TJ and Heather Harrison, Danielle and Alex Dobeleit; father of her daughters, Merlyn McGlawn; and many other friends and relatives. Rose dedicated many years of service to the Liberal...

HENDERSON, HelenAge 72, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by a sister Judy Pierce. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, & grandmother. Helen is survived by her husband of 44 years, Richard, Sr.; sons Rick (Loretta) Henderson & Scott (Emily) Henderson; grandchildren Kayla, Mara, & Liam; brother Joseph Pruitt;...

EASTER, Guy "Doug", age 53, passed away August 8, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, William R. Easter, Sr.; brother, William R. Easter, Jr., and sister, Jacqueline Nolan. Survived by his mother, Mary Easter ; son, Joshua Easter "Dad, you are loved and will be missed"; brothers, Tom (Linda) Easter and Larry (Thelma) Easter; sisters, Mary Eytcheson, Monica (Rick)...

Robert S. Burky Sr., age 85, of Moraine, passed away Monday, August 10, 2009. Robert is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Burky; children, Brenda (Don) Beal, Sue Back, Robert Burky Jr. and Scott (Janice) Burky; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many other friends and relatives. There will be a committal service held Friday, August 14, 2009 at...

POWERS, Elvira H.Age 91, passed away Monday, August 10, 2009. She is survived by four children, Joan, Bob, Linda and Tom; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bigham-Hicks, Lesa A., age 42, of West Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009. Lesa was raised by her aunt and late uncle: Dinah & Dick Delad. She attended Hazel Park High School in Michigan and graduated from Fairmont High School in 1985. She was a life long animal lover and volunteered with the Tenth Life Animal Shelter. Lesa...

CUSICK, Bessie, age 94, of Riverside, passed away Monday, August 10, 2009. She was born July 19, 1915 in LaFollette, TN, the daughter of the late Luther and Mellie (Burke) Leach. She was a member of Agape Family Worship Center. She is survived by her daughters, Louise Asbury and Carol Hartman; son, Larry D. (Brenda) Cusick; 24 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren,...

BAILEY, Wilbur A.Age 87 passed away peacefully August 9, 2009 to be forever with his beloved Peggy. He was born Christmas Day, 1921 in Glouster, OH, the only child of Christopher & Anna Bailey & was a graduate of Northridge High School. During WWII he proudly served in the US Navy sailing the Atlantic aboard Liberty Ships. He survived the...

BRANIGAN, Sr., William P., age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Lois K. (Hoke) Branigan and daughter, Molly Ann Benson. He is survived by his children, William P. (Linda) Branigan, Jr., Kathy (Jack) Wagoner, Daniel Branigan, Colleen (Phil) Wiedemann, Erin (Bob) Detrick, and Sean (Lisa) Branigan; grandchildren, Kelly,...

SEDLAR, Rose H., 78, passed away Monday August 10, 2009. She was born April 30, 1931 to Sam and Gladys Kelly and lived in the Dayton and Beavercreek area. Her husband of 53 years, George Sedlar passed away in 2003. Survivors include five sister; one brother; two daughters, Deborah Sedlar and Babara Hilt; son Michael Sedlar; five grandchildren: William, Patrick,...

Wanda S. Kerns, age 53, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009. She was born May 28, 1956 in Sandusky, Ohio. Wanda was preceded in death by her mother, Rochelle George. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, William Kerns; children, Joshua & Denise Martin, Jason Tracy and Justin Kerns & Jessie; grandchildren; Miranda, Jake and...

McDONALD, Harriette, age 102, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. McDonald; brothers, Warrior, Andrew, Edgar Coleman; sister, Jessie, and great great granddaughter, Natalie Cline. She is survived by her daughters, Ethelyn Hull, Peggy McDonald-Longstreth; son, Carl McDonald; grandchildren, Charles Wooley, Mimi Schoenung, Cindy Measel; great grandchildren, Chris Cline, Michelle Schoenung,...

Atkins, John F. Age 75 of Fairborn passed away August 6, 2009. John is preceded in death by Virginia "Ginny" Atkins and Grandson Angelo David Atkins. He is survived by Current Spouse Elizabeth Atkins; Sons, John R. and Karen Atkins, Michael D. and Christine Atkins, and Phillip M. and Kimberly Atkins; Step- Children, Tom and Kathy Taylor and Dale Taylor;...

John E. Haston, age 84, of Moraine, passed away Saturday, August, 8, 2009. John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alene Haston; children, Terry (Deanna) Ball, Edward (Karen) Haston and Debra Haston; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and many other friends and relatives. Special thanks to Clara Margold and Pamila Cothran with Angel Heart Home Care. The family will...

DENTON, Ruby L. "The Purple Lady of Riverside", of Riverside passed away Sunday August 9, 2009 of Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents Crowder and Dora Mae Clark; daughter Glenda Denton; brothers Thomas Clayton Clark, Bobby Clark, Willie J. Clark, Billy Magnus Clark, and infant brother; and nephew Billy Jean Sparks. Ruby is survived by...

LEDBETTER, Belinda G. age 63, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry T. Combs and Mary M. Honeycutt; and brother, Neil Combs. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (David) Rickman, and Donna (Donald) Jones;...

John E. FennellAge 86, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009. The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 10, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Englewood, Ohio.

SORRELL, Jr., Charles Allen, of Kettering, OH, passed away at home August 7, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Born August 16, 1929 in Hamilton, OH. Graduated from Miami University in Oxford and Eden Seminary in St. Louis, MO. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Irene (Binder) Sorrell, Sr.; brother, James, and nephew, Michael. Survived by his wife, Alta...