SPRAUER, William A. Sr. age 76, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the VA Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Elsie (Lair) Sprauer for 50 years; proud father to daughter, Maria and husband Ron Bechtold, and son, William Jr. and wife Kristin; proud grandfather to Jacob, Jenna, Jerrica, and James Erwin,...

NEWPORT, Mildred D. "Lois", 71, of Tipp City went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Grace Strong; brothers Lloyd, Edward, and Hoyt Strong; and sister Opal Graham. Mildred is survived by her husband of 40 years, Paul Newport; children Jerry (Ronda) Newport, Teresa...

MILLER, Richard, age 66, of Fairborn, passed away Monday, July 29, 2008. There will be no services.

LONSERT, Michael Duffy, born December 1, 1951, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his parents, Elmer and Mary Ann Lonsert; sons, Ben and fiancee Ashley, and Cory Lonsert; brother, Mark and wife Lori Lonsert; nephews, Pat, Reece, and Joe; partner in life, Becky Chaney; and partner in fun, Tom Dieterle. Mike attended...

Carolyn Vonciel Schleinitz arrived and rested in the arms of the Lord on the 22nd day of July, 2008. Her zest for life and spontaneous laughter will be missed by all who knew her. Carolyn the daughter of Harry and Vonciel Robertson was born on July 2, 1947 in Pensacola, Florida. She is survived by her loving husband of 33...

Louis H. James, age 67 of Trotwood, sunrise February 24, 1941, sunset July 25, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. Born in Jonben, West Virginia. Retired employee of Duriron Foundry Inc. after 26 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, step-father, 1 brother and 1 grandson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of...

ANDERSON, Hobert N., age 83, passed away Monday, July 28, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Clora Anderson and son, Larry Anderson. Hobert is survived by his grandchildren, Shauna (Darren) Holbrook and Bradley Anderson; great grandchildren, Dalton and Ava Holbrook, and daughter-in-law, Robin Anderson. He was born in 1924 in Bean Station, TN to parents, Hobert and...

DeBusk (Sr.), William R., age 75 of Tipp City, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Upper Valley Medical Center. Survivors include his 3 children; 7 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 5 siblings. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel. Interment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park...

SPARKS, Lillian, age 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Heartland Health Care Center in Austin, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tracy Sparks; son, Jack Sparks, and sisters, Juanita Henry, Lucille Henderson. Lillian is survived by her son, Rick (Kathy) Sparks; daughters, Linda Mueller and Mary Schubert; sisters, Vicie (Buford) Alcorn, Margie (Harold) Flannery,...

Smith, Geraldine Ann "Gerri", age 63, of West Carrollton, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Gerri was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma.Gerri is survived by her husband: Raymond Smith, daughters and sons-in-law: Justine (Arthur Jr.) Kangas, Gina (Todd) Reichard, Geraldine (Greg) Kincer, Patrice McIntyre, Jennifer Smith; sons and daughter-in-law: Donald...

James E. StoffregenAge 76, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008. He was preceded in death by one son, Matthew; and by one brother, William. Jim is survived by his wife, Judy Stoffregen; five children, James Jr (Michelle) & their children Natalie, Rachel, and Trevor, Steve, Angie & her children, Aaron and Nina, Julie (Steve) & their children,...

SKIDMORE, Lawrence David "Dave", age 67, of Xenia, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008. He was born February 27, 1941 in Sutton, WV, the son of Lawrence L. and Mabel (Sizemore) Skidmore. Dave was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was an avid sportsman. He was a generous and giving father and grandfather. He is survived by...

Billie Alene Salyer, of Dayton, Ohio, born March 2, 1930 in Johnson County, Kentucky to Hobart and Alta Salyer was called home on Friday, July 25.Billie is proceeded in death by her parents, Hobart and Alta, one sister, Okie Edwards and one brother Herman Salyer. She is survived by three sisters, Neva (Den) Watson, St. Petersburg, Florida, Jean (Edward) Pennington,...

Sievering, Mark Allen, age 50 of Riverside passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2008. He was born October 30, 1957 in Dayton to the late Margaret Sievering. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Dawn Sievering; sons, Chris & Brad Sievering; 3 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and his brother, Phil Sievering. He worked for Ovations at E.J. Nutter Center....

NESTOR, May Marie, age 84, of Dayton, died Friday, July 25, 2008. She was born May 3, 1924 in Kentucky, the daughter of Robert and Hilda (Sanders) Fain. She was a member of Central Christian Church of Kettering. She is survived by her son, Tommy Johns (Christine Jordan); grandchildren, Susan (Ray) Martin, Marie Johns, Douglas Johns, and Donnie White; 10...

Ova M. ScantlandAge 94, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Hence Scantland, in 1975 and by their two infant children. Ova is survived by nine children, Lois (Mayford) Lee, Merlene Brown, Maidy (L.C.) Moody, Harold (Dee) Scantland, Carolyn (Scott) Taulbee, Wanda Wilson, Ann...

KREBS, Ada Mae, age 66, of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Lynn H. Krebs; one son, Larry Krebs; both parents, Gordon and Lenora (Kirby) Allen; two sisters, Myrtle Weddington and Ruth Allen. Ada is survived by two sons, Gary of Beavercreek and Danny...

Marian J. BowlesAge 86, of Dayton, passed on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at her home after her battle with congestive heart failure. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Rev. George E. Bowles, in 1998. Marian is survived by three sons, Robert, James, and Steven & his wife, Terry; and by three grandchildren, Michelle & her...

Louise BrownAge 61, of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away May 25, 2008, at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Essie H. Reese. Louise is survived by one brother, COL (Ret) Isaac & Catherine V. Brown of Prince Williams, Virginia; two sisters, Pearlie M. & Rev. Lonnie Franks of Victoria, Texas and Ms. Elsie Reese of...

Perkins, Goebel C. "G.C.", age 68, of Dayton, passed away at his daughters residence in El Paso, Texas, on Friday, July 18, 2008. G.C. was a retired Sergeant First Class with the United States Army and also retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He was a member of F.& A.M. Millennium Lodge #779 Dayton and Scottish Rite, Valley...