NUTTALL, Shirley A. (Van Hook), age 81, of Beavercreek, passed away unexpectedly in her home November 16, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Larry; four children, Jim (Ruth) Nuttall, Peggy (Don) Evert, Bobby (Kathy) Nuttall, and Steve (Robin) Nuttall; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; one sister, Jan Raffel; one brother, Jack (Helen) Van Hook. She was...

Johanna M. ValentineAge 80, of Dayton, formerly of Bellbrook, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. Johanna was a life-time member of the American Red Cross and the Bellbrook American Legion Post # 761. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Carl Valentine, in 1995. Johanna is survived by four sons, Lothar &...

FLYNN, Boyd C. age 68 of West Carrollton, passed away Friday, November 14, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his son Brian C. Flynn, his parents Basil Flynn and Ollie Ottinger and his beloved dog Baby Girl. He is survived by Nancy, his loving wife of 44 years, his son Bradley...

LESTINGI, Helen Mangan, 91, passed on to the Lord on November 13. She resided at St. Leonard retirement community in Centerville with her husband, Joseph (Tony) Lestingi. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Larry Mangan; her parents, Joseph and Julia Gersbacher; and brothers, Harry and Joseph. She is survived by her husband, Tony; sister, Viola Boeke of...

CHAUNCEY, Mathilde M. (Plein) died at home on November 13, 2008. She was born March 7, 1927 in Binsfeld, Germany. She came to the United States as a WWII Army bride in August of 1948 and became an American citizen in 1952. She is survived by husband, Jesse Chauncey; daughter, Linda (Van) Goedeking; son, Dennis (Christine) Chauncey; grandchildren, Melana Richison,...

DAVIS, James E. "Monk", 48, of Dayton passed away Friday November 14, 2008 at Springcreek Nursing Center. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Elwood and Hazel Harner and father Robert L. Davis. James is survived by his mother and step father Wanda and Rocky Lindsey; sisters Sandra (Kenneth) Johns and April Wheeler; brothers Ronald (Pat) Davis, Michael (Theresa)...

BROWN, Thelma Omalee, age 81, of Xenia, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008. She was born September 1, 1927 in Fonde, KY, the daughter of the late David and Corda (Murray) Sweet. Omalee was a longtime member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Courtney Brown; one brother, Ryland Sweet of Beavercreek; one...

YAHLE, Vernice L., of Dayton, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008. She was born April 16, 1946 in Harlan Kentucky, to the late Robert and Bernice Smith. Vernice was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Bob Yahle and her mother-in-law Leontine Yahle. She is survived by her son Robert Yahle & fiancé Tracy Knipfer; daughter Mary K....

BROWN, Margarite I., age 94, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jerry O. Brown. Margarite is survived by her children, George Brown and Carole Hiehle; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, whom will be dearly missed by those...

William K. BurnettBill BurnettAge 67, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008. He was preceded in death by three children, Patty, William Jr. and Clinton. Bill is survived by his wife of the past 40 years, Faye E. (Brown) Burnett; six children, Shirley & husband Robert, Buddy & wife Debbie, Vernon & wife Gail, Richard & wife Angie, Bill...

Ron E. Thompson age 54 of Beavercreek passed away 11/03/2008. (All gigs off until we meet again) He is preceded in death by his parents Howard (Mr. T) and Pearl (Mrs. T) Thompson along with a brother Richard Thompson. He is survived by 3 children, sisters Lynn (Bruce) Huwer, Sandy Conley, and Pam (Clay) Ford, along with several nephews and...

RETTER, Dorothy F., 79 of Dayton passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert W. Retter. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Bobbie Marie (Michael) Miller; son Jim (Rose) Retter; grandchildren: Christopher, Elizabeth, Jimmy, Eric, Kelsey; and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, November 14, 2008 from...

Janice L. ArcherJan ArcherAge 69, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at her home. Jan is survived by two children, Linda Atkins and Hal Campbell & his friend, Jen Rowe; one granddaughter, Jessica Campbell; and by her extended family and many good friends. Jan was a member of the Fairborn F.O.E. #2641 Wright Aerie. She retired from Lion...

RIDENOUR, Elinor "Jane", 72 of Dayton passed away Tuesday November 11, 2008. She is survived by her daughters Carla (Martin) Barbian and Marla (James) Greene; grandchildren Nicholas and Cody Barbian and Olivia Paige Greene; sister Mary (Harry) Collins, of Florida; brothers Charles Sammons, of Oregon and Winfred "Tink" Sammons, of West Virginia; nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. The...

Allshouse, John R., age 60, of Beavercreek, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008 at his home. He was born September 3, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Richard and Dorothy Allshouse. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and received a Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, RVN Campaign Medal, National Defense Service...

Vance, Steven M., age 29, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at his home. He was born May 30, 1979 in Dayton, Ohio. He worked for Saturn Electric as a journeyman electrician. Survivors include his parents, Michael T. Vance of Huber Heights and Karen S. (Kincaid) Vance of Arcanum; brothers, Kevin Vance of Arcanum & Brett Vance of Centerville;...

Arthur AndrewsAndy AndrewsAge 75, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 10, 2008, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 12, 1933 in Jackson, Ohio to Arthur & Golda (Cantor) Andrews. In addition to his parents, Art was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Stephens & Rosalie Brumley. Andy...

MURPHEY, Emilie (Emmy), age 80 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Augsburg, Germany to Karl and Emilie Poth, Emmy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Alan. Her memory will be cherished by her sister Erika Richardson of New Jersey, her sons...