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,...

Kingsolver, Gerald W., age 57, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at the VA Medical Center, Dayton. He was born August 9, 1950 in Jamestown, OH, the son of Paul & Dorothy Kingsolver. Survivors include his wife, Donna Kingsolver; son, Chad Kingsolver; his dog, Beast; brothers, Bill & Paul Kingsolver; and many cousins and other family members....

Atkinson, Wayne B., age 28 of Dayton passed away on September 13, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born April 2, 1979 in Dayton, the son of David Atkinson and Linda Lawson. He was employed as an independant roofer. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Johnnie R. Lawson. Survivors include his parents; grandparents, Irene Lawson, Enloe (Joyce)...

Donald L. HenkeOf Dayton, passed away early Friday morning at Miami Valley Hospital. The son of Louis and Agnes Henke of Cincinnati, Don was a graduate of Ohio Military Institute and a veteran of the United States Air Force. While maintaining a career as a salesman – of many different goods and services – over the years, Don pursued his...

NOBLE, William H. "Bill," age 76, of Centerville, passed away Friday September 14, 2007. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 30 years; his mother, Helen Johnson; children, Michael (Angie) Noble, Karen Noble, David (Lisa) Noble, Richard (Penny) Noble; step children, Linda (James) Geiger, Roy (Tammy) Black, grandchildren, Greg, Rachel, Ben, Jonah, Kirah, Chelsea, and Chad Noble; step grandchildren,...

Riegel, Emil Rodrick "Rod", age 48, of Miamisburg, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2007. Rod was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, son-in-law, and friend. Rod was a long time employee of Stillwater Technologies in West Carrollton and was a member of Miami Shores Baptist Church in Moraine. He was also an avid golfer and hot...

Virgil Dean MenkeAge 78, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007, after a brief illness. Virgil was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Elfriede, in 1989. He is survived by two daughters, Gretchen Menke and Virginia & her husband, James O'Neill and their children, Kathleen, Michael & Jennifer; one sister, Jerie & her husband, Bernard...

CASEY, Brenda, age 57, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Oakey and Bessie Morrison; siblings, Lovell Morrison, Geraldine Collins, and Lois Nestor. She is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Michael Casey; step-children, Jennifer Cboins, Michael Casey, Jr.; siblings, Faye Nestor, Ronnie Morrison, Junior Morrison; grandchildren, Johnathan Knowles, Jasmine, Nathan,...

Mariano Mangio, age 84, of Fairborn, Ohio passed away on August 30, 2007 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born April 9, 1923 in Bacolor, Philipines, the son of Ignacio and Maria G. Mangio. Mariano was a citizen of the United States for the past 25 years. He is preceded in death by his parents and his oldest son, Ernie. Survivors...

Swallows, Michael E., age 52, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 8, 1955, the son of Elza C. & Martha (Campbell) Swallows. He was a member of the Men's Auxillary of VFW Post 9936. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his devoted loved ones; April...