Betty HankBetty ViresAge 81, of Trotwood, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at the Maria-Joseph Living Care Center. Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Vires, and by her second husband, Jacob Hank. She is survived by one daughter, Carlene & her husband, Charles Clayton of Trotwood; two brothers, Harold Groh of Illinois and Robert Groh of...

Pratt, Milo G. "Johnny", age 72, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 3, 1935 in Dayton, the son of Milo G. Pratt Sr. & Stella L. (Preston) Pratt. He worked at General Motors and was a security officer for Merchant Security. He was an avid bowler and was a...

Joe R. RobersonAge 82, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at Wayne Hospital. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Winifred I. (Mahan) Roberson, in 2003. He is survived by three children, JoAnn & her husband, Jim Davis, Lee & her husband, Bill Pipenger and Robert Roberson; six grandchildren, Kimberly, Jessica, Robert, Shawn, Jamie...

HOPKINS, JOYCE, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2007. She was born in Springfield on May 6, 1947. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law Shannon and David Manns of Beavercreek, two beloved grandsons Logan and Griffin, brother and sister-in-law Vern and Patti Shoemaker of Enon, Nephews Greg (Kim) and Steve (Holly) Shoemaker, and their children...

Little, Judith Kathleen (Scanlon), age 66, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2007. She was born October 8, 1940 in Lexington, Kentucky, the daughter of Thomas Daniel and Nettie Benton (Harney) Scanlon. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of New Carlisle and an employee of Speedway Super America in Enon. Her love, care, and sense...

ANDERSON, Zella E. age 86, of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by Louis Anderson, her loving husband of 59 years. She is survived by her daughter Lynett Gillette of San Diego, CA; son Richard Anderson and wife Sally of Camarillo, CA; son Robert Anderson and wife Susan of Danville,...

Gregory Martin Rosengarten, Jr.Age 44, of Dayton, passed away Monday, August 27, 2007, at Grandview Hospital. Greg was preceded in death by his father, Gregory Martin Rosengarten, Sr. He was a loving son to Gerri Rosengarten; a wonderful father to his six children, Abby, Christy, Ashley, Amanda, Caitlyn & Greg; a playful grandpa to Austin & Tyler; a great brother...

CONKEN, Imogene Richardson, 83 of Dayton passed away Monday, August 27, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Conken; daughter Connie Conken (Jones);mother Cora Richardson Tayse; and sister Colene Price. Imogene is survived by her children Dwayne "Doug" Conken and Carol Conken Lagasse; grandchildren Robin Reese and Catherine Lagasse; great grandchildren Ryan and Rachael Buck; sister...

ROSELL, Sue Ann, age 57, went home to be with her Lord Monday, August 27, 2007. Born November 4, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Alfred R. and Virginia (Lipscomb) Rosell. She was preceded in transition by her mother. She is deeply missed by her brother, Gary (Linda) and devoted sister, Vicki, nieces, Heather, Sarah, Kimberly, nephew, David Eilers,...

TAYLOR, Dorothy Welch of Oakwood passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007, at Bethany Lutheran Village. Survived by her two daughters, Barbara A. Renfroe and Nancy (Jim) Heathman, 2 grandchildren, Lisa and Jimmy Heathman, brother, William "Bud" Welch and 4 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a 1939 graduate of Oakwood High School, graduate of LaSalle College and a member of the Sub-Debs of...

BRAINARD, Essie Juanita, 93, of Kettering passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 at Kettering Medical Center. She was a devoted volunteer for American Red Cross at the VA for over 20 years. She enjoyed church, gardening, and reading. Essie was a loving wife and mother. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and her husband Wayne Brainard. Essie...

BOOMERSHINE, Dorothy L. age 79 of West Carrollton, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2007 at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Elm Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Boomershine, her sister Edna Crank and her brother Raymond Robinson. She is survived by her children Debra and husband Donald Haussman of West Carrollton, Charles R. and...

MCNEESE, Helen L., of West Carrollton, born on January 24, 1931 at age 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 24, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Arlena and Herman Gilreath and her sister Lois Carneal. Helen leaves to mourn her passing, her loving and devoted husband,...

SWANSON, Patty J., age 75, of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2007 at her home. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Jerry R. Swanson; son Charles Swanson and wife Marie of M.D.; daughter Susan Wagner and husband Gary; son Steven R. Swanson; grandchildren, Rebecca and Jake Wagner, Joshua W. Swanson; sister, Karen Peel of Inman,...

Robert Wayne WooliverRobin "Spanky" WooliverOctober 11, 1955- August 22, 2007departed this life unexpectedly leaving behind his loving wife of the past 32 years, Louise; son, Jerry Paul Skapik (& wife Nicole); two daughters, Angela Skapik (& Scott Kovacs) & Krystal Wooliver; grandchildren, Ashley, Jerry & John Skapik, Katy & Jesse Freeland David Wayne & Summeray Jones; mother, Ruby Rolen; brothers,...

PHILPOT, Lillie M., age 73, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2007. She was the beloved wife of the late Earl Philpot, devoted mother of Barry (Vicki) Philpot, the late Darryl Philpot, Earl Lynn (Kelly) Philpot, and Sharon (Curt) Reigelsperger, loving grandmother to Starr (Matthew) Markworth, Lori (Randy) Stacel, Amelia Philpot, Alexa Reigelsperger and Jacob Reigelsperger, treasured great-grandmother to Abigail, Riley,...

Webb, Thomas L. age 63 of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2007. He was born December 22, 1943 in Dayton, OH, the son of Foster E. Webb & Joy E. (Ankney) Jones. He is preceded in death by his father & step-mother, Jessie Webb. Survivors include his mother; children, Jenny (Don) Lewis of...

Gary Joe CooperAge 56, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born November 20, 1950 in Dayton to Joseph & Norma Jean (Rawlins) Cooper. In addition to his father, Gary was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife of the past 9 years, Delores Ann Cooper; his...

Litteral, Wayne, age 72, a loving husband and father, of Tipp City passed away on August 19, 2007 at Grandview Hospital. He was born August 24, 1934 in Conley, KY. He retired from Delco Products after 25 years of service. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, August 24, 2007 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104...

CLINGMAN, Raymond J. age 79, of Centerville, passed away Monday August 20, 2007 at Bellbrook Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be held 10 AM at Fairmont Presbyterian Church, 3705 Far Hills Ave. in Kettering, with Pastor Robert Wade officiating.