ROODE, John T., 67, of Middletown passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents Lester and Helen Roode. John is survived by his daughters Natasha (Matthew) McKinney and Alisha Roode, their mother Betty Myers; granddaughter Ava McKinney; sister Margie (Terry) Buckley; many other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Thursday, March...

Our beloved Betty Ludwig (Geise), 87, passed away suddenly at Maria Joseph Center on March 8, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Donald A. Ludwig; 7 children: Donald (Diana) Ludwig, Douglas Ludwig, David (Vanda) Ludwig, Darlene Brandon, Dennis Ludwig, DeWayne Ludwig and Daniel Ludwig; 2 sisters: Jean "Evelyn" Long and JoAnne (Joey) Wolgast; 10 grandchildren;...

Sallie E. Horner, age 94 of Dayton, passed away March 13, 2011. She was born June 10, 1916 in Gainesboro, TN to the late William and Minnie Stafford. In addition to her parents, Sallie was preceded in death by her husband, John Hampton Horner; and grandson, Rick. Sallie is survived by her son, Lawrence Horner; daughter, Rosa Nell Pharris; son,...

Brenda Neal, age 57, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011. She was born March 10, 1954 in Cookeville, TN, to the late Dave & Betty McKinley. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Blanton. She is survived by her sons, Jason and Justin Neal; sisters, Sandy (Doug) Holmes and Shelia (Don) Hyatt; grandchildren, Brittney, Alex, Kali,...

James R."Jimmy" Mosley Sr., age 62, of Moraine, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 12, 2011. Jimmy was born August 18, 1948 in West Virginia. He attended Hubbell Grade School and Guyan Valley High School in West Virginia. Jimmy owned and operated Quality Auto & Tire on N. Gettysburg, in Dayton for 18 years. He was preceded in death...

Ona Underwood, age 94, of Huber Heights, passed away on Friday March 11, 2011. She was born on May 3, 1916 in Jackson County, TN, to the late Wheeler and Lizzie Harris. In addition to her parents, Ona was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Chester Underwood.Ona is survived by her daughter Carylon (Charles) Brown; two grandchildren,...

Alice Truett, age 85 of Dayton, passed away March 12, 2011. She was born January 6, 1926 to the late Levi and Mae Turner. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Truett.Alice is survived by her sons: Bill Truett and Ronald Truett; 6 grandchildren; 3 siblings; many other relatives and friends. Visitation will...

Gallimore, Donna Mae, age 84, of Miamisburg, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Donna was a long time member of the West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene. She worked for over 12 years as a beautician and retired as a purchasing agent for Monsanto. Donna is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Steven (Phyllis) Gallimore; five grandchildren: Charity, Nicole...

Morris, James B., age 67, of Bellbrook, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011. James was born November 26, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to the late George E. & Ruby M. Morris. He graduated from Fairmont High School, retired from General Motors with over 41 years of service and was a member of the Antioch Shrine, where he donated much...

Henry Amos Miller, age 81 of Miamisburg, passed away March 11, 2011. He was born June 9, 1929 in Akron to the late Rev. Harley and Goldie Miller. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Miller; daughter, Teresa Cartee; and granddaughter, Joann Stan. Henry is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Frank and...

Ada Isham-Savakinas, age 65, of Huber Heights, passed away on Friday March 11, 2011. She was born in Pulaski, NY to the late Sanford and Marion Isham. Ada is survived by her four children; Michael, Patricia, Marguerite and James (Cheryl); twelve grandchildren; three great grandchildren; six siblings, Tom Isham, Paul Isham, Sam (Sharon) Isham, Sally (Neil) McDonald, Collette (Jim) Van...

Edwina L. Grimes, age 81, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday March 10, 2011. She was born January 20, 1930 in Pensacola, FL, to the late Edward and Violet Donaldson. In addition to her parents, Edwina was preceded in death by her brother, Henry Donaldson. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, James Grimes; daughters, Brenda (Ronald) Allen...

Bedinger, Norma R., age 74, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel) 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 P.M. until time of service. Please send flowers to the funeral home. To leave the...

St. Clair, Christopher Kent, age 52, of Miamisburg, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Christopher is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Sarah (Brett) Hiatt, Jessica (Chris) Vocke, Brittany St. Clair, Chelsey St. Clair; grandchildren: Mackenzy, Keagyn, Nolan, Georgia and one on the way; sister and brother-in-law: Cheryl (Robert) Tello; brother and sister-in-law: Scott (Miffiany) St. Clair; nieces: Tori...

SHEPHERD, William A. "Bill", age 72, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011. He is preceded in death by his sister, Doris and brother, Bob. Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy; children, Lisa (Jerry), Tina, David (Tina), and Nicole; grandchildren, Justin, D.J., Aleni, Dale, Dereck, and Devon; 6 brothers, and 1 sister, as well as many...

SCHROEDER, Lauren Arlene, age 12, of Kettering passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Janet Arlene Schroeder and maternal grandfather Charles D. Stratton. Lauren is survived by her parents Lori and Michael Schroeder; sisters Stacey Koogler and Allie Schroeder; paternal grandfather Richard Schroeder; maternal grandmother Nance Mackey; aunts Debie (Tim) Roark and...

Patrick M. Banker, III., age 23, passed away March 10, 2011. He is survived by his father, Patrick Banker; mother, Holly Banker; wife, Stacie Banker; sister, Krystal Banker; his beloved grandmother, Sherry (Denny) Laycox; uncles: Jr., Paul, Pete, and Philip; aunt, Ann; numerous cousins and friends. As we all know, Patrick had the heart of an angel. "I know my...

Melvin, Albert Charles, loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather passed away March 10, 2011 at the age of 84. Al was born on May 8, 1926 in South Point, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie of Miami Township; his sons Gary of Cooper City, Florida; James and wife Vicke of Centerville; his daughter...

Diane Marie Brown age 56 of Kettering, OH died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Rockwood, TN on July 29, 1954 to Hubert and Jewell (Ford) Brown. She was a graduate of Stivers High School and Sinclair Community College a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Roger W. WhitingAge 68, of New Carlisle, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence & Ethel (Morris) Whiting; two sisters, Viola Hartman & Wyoma Taylor; and by two brothers, Donnie & Jim Whiting. Roger is survived by his wife of the past 25 years, Mary (Brown) Whiting; five children, Jeff, Leah, Lisa,...