YOUNG, Randy B. age 57, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Roberta Young. He is survived by his children, Bradley Young of Chicago, and Jennifer Young, of Houston; brothers, Paul Jr., Bill, and Richard; sisters, Carol, Janice, and Jo; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends....

GENTRY, John R. Jr., 54, of Arcanum, formerly of Trotwood, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Lenora Gentry. John is survived by his daughter Megan Gentry; son Ian Gentry; sisters Linda Baker and Connie (Donnie) Burns; ex-wife Becci; nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was a founding...

COLLINS, Luverna, age 88, passed away in Hospice of Defiance, OH May 6, 2008. She was born in Breathitt Co. KY. in 1919 to Elijah and Carrie (Back) Clemons. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Max Collins in 1999; and son, Thomas L. Collins in 1973. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey L. Collins and his...

WHEELER (COCHRAN), Betty J., age 78, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Cochran and Louise Wheeler; brother, Tommy Cochran, and 2 infant grandsons. Betty is survived by her husband of 61 years, William Wheeler; children, Delores (Terry) Ozias, Diana (Curt) Crabtree, Debbie (Randy) Foucht, Doris Kirkman; siblings, Bobbie Hiles, Butch (Jo)...

COOPER Jr., Leslie R. "Rocky", age 82, of Dayton, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was born August 21, 1925 in Dayton, OH. Leslie was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Navy. He retired from WPAFB after 30 years and MTC. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, the Masonic Lodge and Shriners....

Marjorie Jean SmithAge 78, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Harry Smith in 1992; mother & father, Edna R. & Jess F. Murphy; two brothers, Jess C. & Walter Murphy; and by four sisters, Lillian, Vivian, Evelyn & Virginia. Marjorie was the...

MANUEL, Douglas Keith, age 39, of Dayton, made his transition on May 3, 2008 as the result of a house fire. He was born on August 31, 1968 and is survived by his father and step-mother, Bobby K. and Nancy Manuel of Kettering; his mother, Rev. Linda A. Marshall of Centerville; his sister, Nicole Manuel of Kettering; his half sister,...

ANKENEY, Beryl S., left this world peacefully May 5, 2008 at 8:50AM at Hospice of Dayton. Beryl was born Dec. 1st., 1922 in Warren Co., OH. to Samuel & Edna (Morgan) Meredith. She was a graduate of Waynesville High School. Beryl met and married John C. Ankeney, Sr. and together they raised 5 children. She spent all but the last...

Michael M. SchulkeAge 57, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, at his home after an extended illness. Mike is survived by his wife of the past 38 years, Patricia "Patti" (Lambert) Schulke; three children, Michelle, Kelli & Zachary Schulke; four grandchildren, Kelsey, Mekhi, Devan & Jace; three brothers, Patrick, Stephen & Dennis; one sister, Susan; and by...

CULLARS, Huston, 87, of Vandalia passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents Clarance and Violet Cullars. Huston is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Cullars; children Scott (Dorothy) Cullars and Cindy Cullars; 3 grandchildren; brother Norman Cullars; and other family and friends. He was a veteran in...

PRESTEL, Mildred, age 83, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008. She is survived by her daughters, Jean Silo, Theresa Daniel, Sandra Prestel; brother, Kelly Banks, Jr.; grandchildren, Chris Kennedy, Sheila Kaiser, Joe Silo, Matthew Lasley, Patrick Lasley, Shaun Prestel; 7 great grandchildren (and a great granddaughter on the way); 2 great great grandsons; son-in-law, Mark Silo, and ex-husband, LeRoy Prestel....

Smith, Glen H., age 85, of Park Layne, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at his home. He was born December 23, 1922 in Washington Twp., IN, the son of Reuben N. & Alice (Norris) Smith. Glen served in the US Army during WWII. He retired from Mulic Insurance Company in 1987. He was a faithful member of the...

Dewey Hines, 85 passed away May 2nd, 2008. Survived by Melba Hines, Beloved wife of 67 years. Sons, Anthony Hines (Nancy), Dwight Hines, Phil Hines. Daughters, Patti Forbes (Bob), Linda Schneider (John). Sister, Troy Reedy. Preceded in death by son Danny. Grandchildren, Cindy (Sam), Danny (Nikki), John (Heather), Nikki (Brian) Christine (Chris), Michael, Alex, Doug, Lisa (Duane). Great Grandchildren, Nicholas,...

Manes, Fred A. Jr., age 75, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Fred was raised in the Methodist Church, he was a United States Air Force Veteran retiring with 20 years of service, and loved flying radio controled airplanes, NASCAR, and golf.Fred is survived by his wife of 34 years: Shirley; sons and...

Valerin, Ruby (Huff), age 79, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter: Vicky; son: Ronald; special friends: Ruby Smith and Kathy Kennard; and beloved yellow labrador: Maxwell. She was preceded in death by her husband: Arnold in 1966. Ruby worked at Sunshine Biscuit for many years, volunteered at...

PRICE, Christine, age 84, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Joseph Price; siblings, Pauline DeLong, Ernest Robison, and granddaughter, Danielle Bohn. She is survived by her daughters, Beverly (Chuck) Chamberlain, Mary Jo (Chuck) Steiner; special grandchildren, Marie (Richard) Loterbauer, Joe Bales, Bobby Trick, and Christina...

Mantle, John J., age 81, of Dayton passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 11, 1926 in Portsmouth, OH the son of Thomas B. & Marcella (Myers) Mantle. John was considered by his brothers and family to be wise to the ways of God. He is preceded in death by his parents;...