DAVIS, Doris, age 80, of New Lebanon, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009 after a short illness. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Sterling Davis. Doris is survived by her children, Sterling Davis, Jr., Vicky Root, Debra (Ron) Richards, Paul (Tammy) Davis, Rick (Rhonda) Davis, and Steve (Lisa) Davis; 17 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 3...

VORWERCK, Glenda, age 71, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Thelma Newman; and brother, Errol Newman. She is survived by her children, Vicki (Lindsay) Boaz of Kettering, Thomas (Shona) Vorwerck of Corbin, KY, and Curtis Vorwerck of Kettering; grandchildren, Cindy, Sara, Christy, Zachary, Ashley; great-grandchildren,...

Julie L. Stroup, age 40, of Kettering, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009. She was born August, 8, 1968 in Madison, Ohio. Julie served her country in the United States Air Force. She is survived by her parents Steve Stroup and Linda Easterday; sisters, Sherri Stroup Foley and Jennifer (Mark) Kinkead; and many other relatives and friends. The family will...

Veda Brant, age 81, of Moraine, passed away in her home, Thursday, July 2, 2009. Born Dec. 5, 1927 in Somerset, KY to George & Dora Scrimager, who precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Harley H. Brant, Sr. Veda is survived by her sons Harley H. Brant, Jr. &...

Ehlers, Richard P., age 84, of Huber Heights, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 22, 1924 in Versailles, Ohio the son of Irvin and Sophia Ehlers. He served in the US Navy during WWII and worked for 39 years for McCall Corporation. Richard also worked for EDS for 15 years. He...

Heys, Loran (Jim), age 67, of Dayton, passed away on July 1, 2009 at Oaks of West Kettering. He was born March 4, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, Loran Sr.; mother, Rosie; brothers, Larry and Freddy; sister, Leah; son, David and great granddaughter, Janiya. Survivors include his daughter, Michele (Jerry) Goffinet; step-daughter, Amy...

Rodney Vaile Youngman, of Kettering, Ohio passed away June 29, 2009. He was born March 8, 1919 in Dayton, Ohio to Robert W. and Myrtle Youngman. He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Winifred (Trimbach) Youngman; two daughters, Anita Khalap (Rawloo) and Victoria Youngman; grandaughter, Dr.Ashley Peko, grandson, Vaikunth Khalap; beloved pet Becky. His humble brilliance made...

Fisher, Trudy Barbara, age 57, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009. Trudy is survived by her husband of 37 years: James C. Fisher; two sons: James Andrew Fisher & Billy Ray Charles Fisher; brother: Andy Elofskey; sisters: Rose Chadwell & Belma Elofskey; grandchildren: Chase Michael Fisher, Cameron Charles Fisher, James Andrew Fisher Jr., Charles Anthony Fisher; and...

STOLTZ, Jordan Michael, age 22, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Sharon Stoltz; sister, Jillian Stoltz; brother, Garth Stoltz; grandparents, Barbara and Tom Hofacker of Waynesville; aunts and uncles, Steve and Sandy Hofacker of Pataskala, Scot and Rose Hofacker of Dublin, and Todd and Lindsey Hofacker of Hillsboro; cousins, Crystal and Kevin...

SHROUT, Charlene, age 52, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009. She is survived by her son, Mike Hale; daughter-in-law, Jan Hale; companion, Ed Sweney, and brother, Eddie Gilley. Charlene was a great mom and a person that would sacrifice anything to help someone. She cared greatly for animals in need, and left an unforgettable impression on everyone she came into...

Sanford, Wesley C., age 84, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Dayspring Nursing Home. He was born July 5, 1924 in Rainelle, West Virginia, the son of the late Matthew & Betty (Crookshanks) Sanford. Wesley served during WWII in both the US Army and Air Force. He retired from Burger Iron Co. after 41 years of...

Monte Parker Melvin, age 78, of Santa Fe, NM and Kettering, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009. He was born December 7, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Parker and Hazel Melvin. Monte is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Louise Melvin "Lu"; children, Wendy L. Melvin and Stuart W. Melvin and his wife Rosi Martinez;...

LONG, Willie F., age 76, of Beavercreek, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 30, 2009. He was born October 25, 1932 in Douglasville, GA. Willie served with the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a great athlete and over the years he participated in many athletic clubs. He was preceded in death by his...

MOURRY, Delores, age 84, expired Monday, June 29, 2009 at Heartland of Kettering. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Dyke and her husband Tom, her son Joseph Mourry and ex-wife Stacey, and four beloved grandchildren, Andrew, Jena, Alex and Adam all whom she loved dearly. Preceding her in death were her much loved husband Jim, Mother and stepfather Hazel...

GIBBS, James "J.R.", 59 of Dayton passed away Monday June 29, 2009 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Carrie Gibbs and brother Larry Gibbs. J.R. is survived by children Joe (Brandy) Hartz, Leslie (Dwayne) Kennedy, Carrie Hartz, and James (Christa) Hartz; 12 grandchildren; sisters Marietta (Wayne) Westray, Henrietta (Virgil) Phillips, and Wanda Bilbrey;...

RICHARDS, Janice, "Ginger" age 69, of Fairborn, was received into the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Monday, June 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Margaret Page; brother, Jimmy Page; sister, Peggy Knotts; and sister, Shirley Rausch; and brother, Fred Allison Page. She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Paul Richards...

Rowland, Orbin, age 77, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Riverside Nursing Home. He was born March 10, 1932 in Verda, KY, the son of the late Howard and Lois (Barton) Rowland. He was retired from Williams Brothers Roofing and Siding after 30 years of service. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death...

APPLEGATE, P. Ted, 76, of Dayton passed away Tuesday June 30, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Mary Applegate and sister Sue Sallfrank. Ted is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Applegate; sons Steve(Linda), Bill, and Donald (Maria) Applegate; daughter Stacey (Wm. Crew) Ferguson; 7 grandchildren; brothers Terry (Jan), Tim (Pat), and Tom...

Judith Annette Hale, age 67, of Xenia, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009. She was born in Dayton, June 25, 1942 to the late John Richard Sr. & Delores Ann Molnar. She was preceded in death by one brother John Richard Molnar Jr. Judy is survived by her ex-husband and friend, Ray Hale; brother, Terry Molnar; uncles, Paul Molnar and...