STAMPER, Melisa, 48 of Dayton passed away Friday, September 29, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. She loved gardening, and being involved with school activities at Northridge Local Schools. She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Caudill. Melisa is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, James Ellis Stamper; son and daughter-in-law, David and Nakina Asher; daughter, Ashley Stamper; son, James Ellis Stamper, Jr.; mother, Joyce Caudill; sister, Pam York; and many loving friends. Visitation will be held 1-2:00PM Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at the Newcomer Funeral Home (4104 Needmore Rd.), where a memorial service will begin at 2:00PM, Pastor Matt Gapinski, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Melisa's memory to the American Cancer Society. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com.