WATKINS, Nettie Delight, age 96, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald B. Watkins, sister, Mary Jane and brother, David. Survived by her children, Gail (Linden) Carter and Steve (Sebia) Watkins, grandchildren, Matthew, Colton, Jessica and Emily, 5 great- grandchildren, sister-in-law, Joan Watkins, nieces and nephews. Special heart felt...

Jack Thomas Applewhite passed away on March 27, 2010, at the age of 65 leaving behind his devoted wife of 40 years Joyce, sons Brian and Eric, daughter in law Stephanie, and many, many friends. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he was raised by his mother after his father's bomber was lost in World War II before he was born. As...

MCELHANEY (Nock), Naveeda R., age 72, of Miamisburg went to be with the Lord to receive her eternal crown. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 27, 2010. She was a faithful member of Dryden Road Pentecostal Church, and will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Collace and LaDonna Kincer. She leaves...

HUFF, James Lester, age 77, of Miamisburg, departed this life surrounded by his family at home on Saturday, March 27, 2010. He was born in Jeffersonville, KY and preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Bufford Huff; brothers, Roy and Clay; sister, Lorean. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Rosa Huff (Griffie); daughters, Pamela (Huff) Waymire...

Vonette E. HallAge 70, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 28, 2010. Vonette was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Billy Jack Hall in 1979; and by one sister & brother-in-law, Jean & Don Hammonds. Vonette is survived by two children, Tammy & Kurt Horn and DeWayne & Kim Hall; four grandchildren,...

BROOKS, Jr., John, 82, of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Miami Valley Hospital. John was born July 8, 1927 in Elk Valley, TN. He was a U.S. Navy veteran from 1945 – 1949 and a 1982 retiree of Delco Moraine. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Zola; sons, Johnny & Peggy Brooks of Kingston,...

BRANDON, Kenneth E., age 58, passed away Friday March 26, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paris and Edna Brandon, brother James Brandon. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lucy Ann Brandon; son, Kenneth David Brandon; mother-in-law, Ruth Odum; sisters, Mildred Creekmore and Evelyn Brandon and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends....

HOGDEN, Evelyn M. (McGowen), age 71, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, March 26,2010. She was born December 23, 1938 in Jackson, Mississippi. She graduated from Ole Miss in 1959 and 1976 with degrees in Speech and Theatre. She taught high school in 1960 and became an assistant service club director in 1961. She married Vernon C. Hogden in 1962. Evelyn...

Garltic, Margaret I., age 84, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Margaret was a long time member of Southern Hills United Methodist Church in Kettering. She was also a member of the Cox Arboretum Cactus Club and an avid gardener. Margaret is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: Thomas A. Garltic, David S. (Becky) Garltic; grandchildren: Jonathon...

Stein, Robert W., age 57, formerly of Dayton, now living in Cincinnati, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at his residence. Robert was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving with the 82nd Airborne. Robert is survived by his sons: Samuel, Joseph John, James, Stephen Stein; daughters: Susanne, JoAnne, LeighAnn Stein; parents: Richard & Jeanne Stein; brothers and sisters-in-law:...

CAMPBELL, Janet Lee (nee Carpenter), age 43, of Fairborn, Ohio, departed this life on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at her residence. She was born August 27, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio. Janet attended the Way of the Cross Church in Dayton. She is survived by her husband, Earl Keith Campbell, Jr. and daughter, Jackelyn Angilee Campbell; parents, Jack and Evelyn (Hoskins)...

STARETZ, StellaAge 93, of Dayton, passed away, Thursday, March, 25, 2010. Stella was born September 4, 1916 in Syracuse, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband George & daughter Barbara Staretz (Dolph). She was an active member of Queen of Martyrs Church & was a homemaker. Stella is survived by her daughter Jean & son-in-law Richard Long, Vandalia;...

STORER, Wanda J.Age 78, of Fairborn, passed away, Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Wanda liked to travel & fish. She was a loving wife, a wonderful mother & grandmother. Wanda is survived by her husband of 60 years, Harley, daughter Deborah (Philip) Abele; son Grant (Beth) Storer; grandchildren Adam, Michael, Marie, Ann, Jenna, & Alison; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers & sisters Joan,...

Hazel Janet DayAge 97, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at her home. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Ralph L. Day in 2001; one sister, Evelyn Braddom; and by one brother, Clyde Moser. Hazel is survived by one son, Billy Gene Day; two grandsons, Rick & David Day; two great grandchildren, Shannon...

BUCKLEY, Ethel M. (Wuensch) age 90, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 25, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ralph; parents Nick and Anna Wuensch and grandson, Robert Brewer. She is survived by her daughter, Tay Brewer and husband Clyde; son, Ralph Buckley Jr.; grandchildren, Clyde Brewer Jr., Wendy Brewer and Tracy...

ZEPF, Albert K., age 70, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Zepf, sister, Barbara, and stepfather, Carl Richards. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Zepf, children, Peggy, Cheryl, Dawn, Debbie, Michael, Mark, and Cathy, step children, Dwight and Lora, numerous grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends. Family...

WALKER, Patricia M (McNerney), age 63, passed away Wednesday morning March 24, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Bob; sons, Matthew and Steven; daughter-in-laws, Amy and Tiffanie; grandsons, Logan, Ethan, Aidan, Ian, Drew and Noah; sister, Phyllis; brothers, Dan and John along with a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Sunday,...

Thomas, Jeannette K (PJ) age 94, went home to Glory on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, after a seven-month stay at Trinity Community of Beavercreek. Born in Chicago and a life-long Cubs fan, Jeannette and family moved to Dayton in 1950. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband, Gerald (Jerry) in 1971, and infant son, Todd. Jeannette is survived by...

RIDDLE, Charlotte A., age 68, of Beavercreek, OH, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Richard G. Riddle. She was born April 18, 1941 in Pontiac, IL, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Florence I. (Edstrom) Reynolds. She was a graduate of Richfield High...

Beverly S. RudyAge 63, of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at her home after her battle with cancer. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Chester & Opal Sharpe. Beverly is survived by her husband of the past 45 years, Ronald M. Rudy; two sons, Ron (& his wife, Karen) Rudy, Jr & Daniel T. Rudy; three...