BURNETT, Billy L., 46, of Riverside, formerly of Clyo, GA, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 20, 2007. He is preceded in death by his mother Patricia Geneva, grandparents Elbert and Willie Mae Burnett, brother Elbert Burnett, and mother-in-law Mary Kathryn Fornshell. Billy is survived by his loving wife, of 16 years, Mary Melissa, daughter Brittany LeAnne, of Riverside; brothers Lonnie...

MATHIS, Edna Pearl "Maw-Maw", age 87, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2007. She was born November 26, 1919 in Spring Place, GA. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Riverside. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Mathis. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law's, Delbert and Karen Mathis, Douglas and...

BURNS, Daisy M., age 75, was called home Friday, September 21, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Beulah Steele; husband of 37 years, Jewell Burns, and son, Terry Burns. Daisy is survived by her son, Jerry (Ann) Burns; siblings, Myrtle Blackford, Anna Marie Paullus, and Helen Vance; grandchildren, Nathan, Nick, and Emily Burns, and beloved...

Catherine L. JohnsonAge 76, of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 20, 2007, at Grandview Hospital after an extended illness. Catherine was born March 27, 1931 in Kentucky to Claude & Geneva (Wilson) Hampton. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Johnson. She is survived by one daughter...

Everett V. LambAge 92, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Otterbein Retirement Community, Lebanon, OH. He was born December 26, 1914 in Dayton, OH, the son of Clarence & Helen (Charles) Lamb. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Lucille, and son Ralph Michael Lamb. Survivors include his children, Patricia Beard of Florida and...

Lois Ellingsworth Age 83 of Dayton, OH., passed away Wednesday September 19, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on August 14, 1924 in Cynthinia, KY to Robert and Flossie Harney. She worked as a secertary for Monarch Marketing for 28 years and was a loyal member of ABWA and many other associations. She is preceded in death by...

SMITH, Harold Gene, Sr., age 59, of Spring Valley, OH, passed away September 19, 2007. He was born July 14, 1948 in Clayhole, KY, the son of Donlow and Virgie (Hounshell) Smith. Harold was a brick mason for many years. He is survived by his wife, Marie Smith; daughter, Kelly McFall; three sons, Harold Gene Smith, Jr., Jody McPherson, and...

Williamson, Marjorie M. (Litner) age 85, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. Marjorie retired from DESI as a buyer with over 20 years of service, and was a long time Deacon and member of Christ Life Church in Kettering.Marjorie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: David (Patty) Williamson of Centerville, Stephen (Nancy) Williamson of Kettering; daughter...

Eleanor Louise ArthurAge 70, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. Eleanor was born April 23, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio to Claude & Verda Jeffers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Patterson. Eleanor is survived by her loving husband of the...

Mercer, Wayne Herman, age 64, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. Wayne retired from General Motors as a Union Rep. with over 20 years of service. Wayne is survived by his sons: Thomas & Bryan Mercer both of Carlisle; daughter: Diane Mercer of Carlisle; granddaughter: Avory Mayenschein; mother: Mary Virginia (Lamp) Mercer of Centerville; sisters: Elaine Wiedenheft,...

NEWMAN, John B. Jr., age 80, departed this life on September 18, 2007 at this home in Dayton. John was born August 15, 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana. At a very young age John helped support his family by shining shoes. John then moved to Houma, Louisiana to help with his aunts pressing shop. He is preceded in death by...

Douglas E."Dougie" Dunkle, Jr.Age 23, of Trotwood, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 17, 2007. Dougie is preceded in death by his uncles, Robin Wooliver & Dennie Cox; and by one aunt, Wanda Bailey. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Dunkle and their son, Kam'ron; his parents, Barbara & Doug Dunkle; grandparents, Carl Dunkle, Margaret Hix & Ruby Rolen;...

CLARK, Glen "Papaw" W., age 94, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 18, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Clark and several brothers and sisters. Glen is survived by his daughter, Glenda George; son, Kenneth Clark; grandson, Scott (Donna) George; granddaughters, Sheila McIntosh, Amy and Emily Clark; great granddaughters, Jennifer (Jason) Moyer, Amanda...

APPLEGATE, Maurice "Moe", age 77, passed away Friday, September 14, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther and Maurice Wayne. He was born on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 28, 1929 in Vanceburg, KY, but spent his entire life in Dayton. He graduated from Stivers High School in 1948. Moe served the U.S. Air Force...

Paula Jean "PJ" Williams (nee Williams)Age 53, of Fairborn. I was born December 29, 1953 to Paul Edward (Deceased) and Mary Louise (nee Webb) Williams at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. I left this weak earthly body to be with my Lord and Savior on September 16, 2007 after my tough 2 year and 6 month battle with a...

GUTSHALL, Robert Allen, age 84, passed away on September 15, 2007. He was born in Middletown, OH to Ferris and Elsie Gutshall and was the youngest of four children, who all preceded him in death. As a member of the "Greatest Generation," he served in the Pacific Arena while in the U. S. Army. In 1946, he returned to Ohio...

Wheeler, Lowell D., age 74, of Dayton passed away at home Saturday, September 15, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Eliza Scott. Lowell was the beloved father of Denzil Wheeler, Orville & Laura Wright, Michael Hankins, Mary Park, & Ronnie Wright. He is also survived by his siblings, Wendal Wheeler, Liza McNealy, and Linnie Mae...

BALLARD, Anna, age 85, of Miamisburg, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away Friday September 14, 2007 at Sycamore Glen. She is survived by her son, Ritche and wife Pattie Root of Nevada; daughter, Jane Burchfield of West Carrollton, OH; daughter, Vicki and husband Ron Flowers of Fairborn, OH; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Armstrong of Waynesville,...

SUTTON, Dorothy, of Dayton, passed away Friday September 14, 2007. She is survived by Thomas, her loving husband of 33 years; daughter, Sheri Stidham and husband Lawrence Jr.; grandchildren, Tyler, Gabriella, and Grace Stidham; and numerous other relatives and friends. Dorothy was a volunteer at Kettering Medical Center and St. Mary's Church, graduated from Carroll High School's class of '68,...