Pyles, Lawrence D., age 79, of West Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 24, 2008. He was born December 28, 1928 in Nancy, KY, the son of Valantis K. & Sallie (Garner) Pyles. He served in the US Army and retired as a construction worker. He was a member of the American Legion Post 762. He is preceded in...

HERR, Mary Lucille, age 85 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Charles L. Herr. She is survived by her sons, Larry A. Herr, of Atlanta, GA, and his partner Andy Rindsberg of Tuscaloosa, AL, and Terry L. Herr, AIA, and wife Mignon, of Alpharetta, GA; and...

Penley, Jack, age 76 of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born January 6, 1932 in Keokee, VA, the son of Howard & Cora Elizabeth (Blanken) Penley. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was the owner of Jack's Bar. He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Marquis, Catherine S., age 94, of Miamisburg, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Sycamore Glen Health Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred & Elizabeth Spanitz; husband, Ralph Marquis, sisters, Tillie Motch, Mary Eckert, & Bert Lawler. She is survived by her sister, Helen Smith and numerous nieces & nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial...

Poland, Freddie H., age 94, of Trotwood passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Friendship Village. She was born January 4, 1914 in Lexington, KY. She was preceded in death by husband, William; parents Frank & Georgia Horn, and brother Frank Horn. She is survived by son, Fred of Dayton, grandson, Steven (Erin) Poland of Hilliard, OH, granddaughter, Adrienne Shonkwiler...

Fletcher, Max E., age 68, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008. He was born November 10, 1939 in Dayton, the son of Frank & Faye (Griffith) Fletcher. He served in the US Marine Corp and was active in the Awana Children's Program at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two sons, James & Thomas Fletcher;...

Templeton, Laura "Betty", age 66, of Riverside passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harley & Nora Swigert and her son Robert K. Templeton. Survivors include her husband, Tom; sons, William R. & David Templeton; grandchildren, Samantha, Jason, Dana, Dustin, & Justin; sisters, Barbara, Marge, & Norma; brother, John; and numerous nieces...

EDDY, Arthur Elwood, former owner and president of the Eddy Insurance Agency, died in the Hospice Unit of the VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio Friday, February 22, 2008 of natural causes. Art was born February, 15th 1925, at home, a late Valentine present to his mother and father, Treva and Clarence Eddy, in Osborn, Ohio. He was the youngest...

HUDNALL, Opal, age 97, of Kettering went home to be with the Lord Friday February 22, 2008, she left the family that she loved very dearly. Opal was born August 25, 1910 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband Denver; her parents Charles and Mabel Webb; brothers Chester, Leroy, Elmer, Harry, Herman, Charles, and Eddie; sisters...

HARLOW, Justin C., age 42, of West Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008. A gathering of friends will take place from 5-7PM Tuesday, February 26, 2008.

WHITE, Jason C. age 34 of West Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at his home. He is survived by his parents Donald and Linda White of Miami Twp., brother Eric White of Philadelphia, PA, sister Stephanie Martin of Miami Twp. beloved niece Kayla, several aunts and uncles, numerous cousins and a host...

STRAUSBAUGH, Mary B., age 65, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Baisden and brother, Harold Baisden. Mary is survived by her 4 children, Vickie Towery, John Strausbaugh, Karen Thomas, and Sandra Hawker; 8 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other friends and family. She is deeply loved and...

SAYLORS, James Allan, age 44, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 21, 2008 in Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Garnet & Claude Weldon and Edna & Robert Saylors. James is survived by his parents, Marsha (Joel) Haberman & William (Lore) Saylors; daughters, Kristen (Andrew) Grant, Lauren, Meghan, Morgan, & Jordan Saylors; grandchildren, Kendyll & Andon Grant; brothers,...

STEVENS, Denver L., 71, of Huber Heights passed away Thursday, February 21, 2008 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sons. Denver is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jan Stevens; children Jerry (Anna) Snyder; grandchildren Lisa (Matt) Vick and Andy (Lisa) Snyder; brother Wes (Mary) Stevens; numerous other family and friends. Denver...

STAFFORD, Christopher A. age 23 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father Jerry Stafford Sr., grandparents Dora and Harry Vance, Young Rogg and Dano. He is survived by his mother Victoria Stafford, sister Casey Stafford, brother Jerry Stafford Jr. and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be...

FOOR, Earl R., age 78, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2008. He was born January 16, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio. Earl retired from General Motors, was a member of Kettering First Church of God, enjoyed all sports, and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Foor; three daughters, Connie (Dennis) Schaedler, Melanie (Dan) Salyers,...

Lawson, Tony, age 47, of Dayton passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 7, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio. He attended Eastmont Elementary and Belmont High School. He worked at Eastway and other nursing facilities. Survivors include his partner, Ned Lambert of Dayton; mother, Leona Clark of Huber Heights; sisters, Darlyne (John) Lawson-Hargis...

Deal, Connie D., age 59, of Huber Heights, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. She was born April 13, 1948 in Wise County, VA, the daughter of Mae McClure & Charles Deal. She was employed at Miami Valley Hospital for 36 years. She is preceded in death by her mother and her brothers, Ed & Frank...

Watson, Gertrude M., age 95, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2008. Gertrude was the oldest of 9 children born to the late Harry Daniel & Bertha Mary (Doerge) Panchot.Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband: Venord C. Watson; son: Raymond E. Carnill; son-in-law: Anthony J. DiNofa; sister: Dorothy Dean; and brothers: Norvell Panchot, Tom Panchot, Jack...

ROBINSON, Donald, age 73, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2008 at his vacation home in Florida. He is preceded in death by his son, Dale; brothers, Cecil and Jimmy, and sisters, Helen and Sharon. Donald is survived by his love, Una; children, Linda, Brenda, David, Debbie, and Donna; brothers, Dale and Virgil; sisters, Maxine, Betty, Barbara, and Pat, and their...