KERNS, Frances Jo, age 92, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008. She was born April 6, 1916 in Lee County Virginia, to the late Allen and Vergie Carter. Frances is survived by her daughter-in-law Sherry Kerns; grandchildren Terry "Rusty" (Linda) Kerns Jr. and Lisa (Dean) Jeske; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister Lena Kate Jenkins. She was preceded in death...

WHITESIDE, Norma Gene (GiGi) passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 17, 1949 in Hanley, WV to the late Maude Finch and Luther Wheeler. In 1959 the family moved to Xenia, OH. Norma Gene graduated from Xenia High School and the Greene County Career Center. She also attended Miami Jacobs College. She professed...

BEAVER, Catherine Louise, age 77, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008. She is preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Davy; step-father, Charles Davy, and sister, Roberta Hanke. Catherine is survived by son, Guinn (Donna) Beaver; daughters, Cheryl Schreck, Wanda Staup, and Annette (Tim) Peterson; brother, Russell (Mary) Bennett; sister, Phyllis Helm; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren, as well as...

Wick, Brian J., age 34, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 27, 1974 in Greenville, OH. He graduated from Greenville Sr. High School in 1992 and he served in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Julie Wick; children, Kyle & Amber Wick of Phoenix,...

FRANKLIN, Geneva, age 78, of Xenia, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008. She was born August 18, 1930 in Morgan County, KY, the daughter of the late Elmer and Rosie (Goodpastor) Craft. She is survived by one daughter, Zondra Muse; one daughter-in-law, Tina Franklin; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Franklin; one...

FINKE, Earl C., age 96, of Miamisburg, passed away Friday, September 12, 2008. Earl is survived by his sons Eugene W. (Ruth) Finke and Richard C. (Mizie) Finke; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

LAIRD, Esther M., age 73, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her brothers, Joe Mercer and Phillip Herres; special friend and caregiver, Judy Webb, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Esther loved life and was well loved by those who knew her. She will be sadly...

Sproles, Mattie, age 85, of Huber Heights, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Caresprings of Enon. She was born November 15, 1922 in Knott Co., KY, the daughter of Clinton & Nona (Thomas) Richardson. She was a member of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Huber Heights for 52 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

McQUOWN, Wm Hal, age 80, passed away Friday, September 12, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth McQuown; brother, Paul McQuown, and sister, Rachel McQuown. William is survived by his wife, Joyce McQuown; children, Brian (Robin) McQuown and Belinda (Doug) Wright; grandchildren, Craig (Nicole) Combs, Daniel and Travis Wright, Anna Grace and Abigail...

Lawson, Robert R., age 79, of Vandalia, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was born May 23, 1929 in Myers, KY, the son of Mike & Mattie Lawson. Robert served with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and served in Germany from 1954-1956 with the Second Armored Division. He is preceded...

Doughman, Phyllis E. (Granny), age 76, of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Gade Healthcare Center. She was born April 20, 1932 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Dale & Opal (Wombold) Arnett. Phyllis grew up in Phillipsburg and lived for many years in Lewisburg, OH. She was a skilled seamstress and she loved riding her motorcycle...

EBERENZ-SIMPSON, MABLE M.age 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at her home at the Suites at Walnut Creek. She was born in Covington, Ohio to the late Elsie and Guy Eberenz. Mable retired in 1974 from Frigidaire, a division of General Motors. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Simpson; long-time companion, William Atkinson; brothers,...

Houk, Robert Jr., age 80, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2008. Robert retired from Dayton Fabricated Steel with over 35 years of service and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #321 Dayton since 1963.Robert is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Robert J. (Karen) Houk; daughters and son-in-law: Colleen "Sue" Houk, Joanna (Junior) Cupp;...

WHITE, Randy J., 44, of Huber Heights passed away Thursday September 11, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. Randy is survived by his wife of 24 years, Terri White; children Shawna and Caleb White; sisters Tanalea Clouser, Kathy Prigg, and Arlene Kerns; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved...

PHILLIPS, Pauline Louise "Motherdear", age 83, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital with her family at her side. She was born in Stone Cliff, West Virginia and was preceded in death by her parents, James and Irene Mitchell; husband, Junius Phillips; daughter, Mae Shirley Wyrick; sons, Larry and Robert Phillips; 4 brothers, and 4 sisters. She...

Greene, Stella L. age 60, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 10, 2008 after a long illness. She was the beloved daughter of Edna Greene and the late Perry Greene, Jr. Stella was a member of Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church for 41 years. She was a cosmetologist in Dayton and owned her own beauty...

Jerome Baker, age 71, of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008. He was born in Dayton September 12, 1936, to the late Albert and Mildred Baker. He was preceded in death by a daughter Grace; step-son Rick; and grandson Justin. Jerome is survived by his wife of 26 years, Patricia; daughters Linda, Renee, Giordana and Marissa; sons Tim...

STURGILL, Shirley A., 70, of Riverside passed away Tuesday September 9, 2008. She is preceded in death by parents Paul and Ellen Johnson; husband Billy Sturgill; and granddaughter Jennifer Sturgill. Shirley is survived by her children Billy Sturgill, Jeff Sturgill, James Sturgill, Greg (Robyn) Sturgill, and Michelle Blakley; 15 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; many other family and friends, including special...