Alisha Marie StamperAge 12, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jay Cox Jr, Edith Louise Walters, Kenneth & Ruth Jackson; her aunt, Judy Randolph; and cousins, Scott & Samantha Myers. Alisha is survived by her parents, Kevin & Teresa Stamper; two brothers, Ryan (age 10) & Jeremy (age 7); grandmother,...

Eugene Howard Decker, Jr.age 51, of Augusta, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at his home. He was born March 12, 1957 in Trenton, MI. He was a graduate of Miami East High School, Casstown, OH where he was listed among the Who's Who of High School Students. Gene attended the New Carlisle Church of God and Fairborn...

GORDON, Roger, age 53, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at his home. He is preceded in death by his father, Irl Gordon. Roger is survived by his mother, Ruth Gordon; children, Nicole and Chris Gordon; brother, Dale Gordon; sisters, Donna Archer, Karen Duell, Janet Gordon; grandson, Carter Gordon, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Roger was...

BRADFORD, Clifford R., 40, of Kettering passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008 at his residence. He is survived by his parents Myron and Carol Bradford; brother George (Maggie) Bradford; special friend David Laughead; many other family and friends. Cliff was a graduate of Centerville High School and employed at McGillicutty's Bar and Grill. A memorial service will be held 7:00PM...

Toops, Warren G., age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born November 28, 1921 in Jamestown, Ohio, the son of Andrew & Icy (Bennett) Toops. He was an Ordained Minister with the Wesleyan and Nazarene Churches for 56 years, pastoring in Bradford, St. Marys, Weirton, WV, Tipp City, Cedarville,...

Della A. Lykins age 80, of Fairborn, went home to be with our Lord Tuesday, April 15, 2008. She was born July 4, 1927 in Lewis County, KY. To the late Lacy and Bessie (Hobbs) Harris. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Della was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Leonard Lykins; son Billy Ray Lykins;...

RUMPF, Anne, age 77, formerly of Queen of Martyrs Parish, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was a member of Dayton Liederkranz Singing Society and Dance Group. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosina and Josef Pfeiffer. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Johann Rumpf; children, Christine and husband Jack...

MORGAN, Harold Gene, age 75, of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008. He was born April 23, 1932 in Hillsboro OH to the late John and Beryl Morgan. Harold was a proud United States Marine. He retired from GM after 32 years of service. Harold is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patsy Morgan; children Rick (Nancy) Morgan,...

HANNAH, Clara Evelyn (Thomas), age 92, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. She grew up in Russell, KY., and moved to Ohio in 1937. She retired from GM after 16 years. Clara was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Perry Hannah; 3 sisters Marlene McQuality, Ann Trahotas, Lena Butcher, 4 brothers...

WILLIS, Selma Joan "Jo", age 81, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Thelma Buckles and son, Bruce Willis. Jo is survived by her sons, Michael Willis and Barry (Angie) Willis; 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, as well as numerous friends. The family would like to...

SALEEBY, Jeffrey Wade, age 32, passed away unexpectedly at Kettering Memorial Hospital on Sunday, April 13, 2008. He was born on October 18, 1975 in Dayton, Ohio. He was Co-Owner of Breezy Pools with his brother, Michael. He loved spending time with family, friends and God. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, motor cycle riding, camping and anything to do with...

Wright, Richard Dean, age 54, of Riverside, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2008. Richard was a long standing member of Local 1410 Union and was a valued member of the construction community. He was an active member of Enterprise Baptist Church for many years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Grace Wright and his brothers, Marvin &...

HAINES, Irene M. (Polatas), age 91, of Dayton, passed away on April 14, 2008 at Grand Court of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Haines; daughter, Dolores Ann Haines; son, David Allen Haines. Irene is survived by two sons, Charles R. Haines and wife Peggy of Beavercreek, Edward L. Haines and wife Kay of Xenia;...

Melissa June Fultz (Tompkins)Widow, Age 43, of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Kindred Hospital. She is survived by her brothers, Joseph, Tommy & Clinton Tompkins all of Dayton; sister and brother-in-law, Jacqueline & Lonnie Domnitz of Millbrae, California; nephew, Britt Tompkins of Dayton. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 18, at Polk Grove...

Hartsook, Helen J. (Smith), age 84, of Lebanon, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2008. Helen was preceded in death by her husband: Samuel Carl. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Greg & Cathy Hartsook; daughter and son-in-law: Marsha & Ken Nestor; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren.Memorial services will be...

CHARLES, Leona, age 88, of Dayton, passed away Monday, April 14, 2008. She was born January 30, 1920 in Fleming County, KY. She was a member of Hillside Chapel. Leona is survived by four sons, William N. (Phyllis) Charles, Lloyd (Mary) Charles, Jr., Donald (Carmen) Charles, and Chester (Cathy) Charles; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, William...

Watts, Jerry D., age 53, of Riverside, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born June 18, 1954 in Dayton, OH, the son of Norman & Mary Ellen Watts. He is preceded in death by his father, son, Nicholas; daughter, Anastasia; grandson, Brandin Baldwin; step-father, Ralph Simpkins; grandmother, Esther George; and his aunt, Etta...

ASBERRY, Hubert, age 82, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Marie Asberry. Hubert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Darlene Asberry; step-son, Dale and Millie Thomas; brother and sister-in-law, Wilbur and Blanche Asberry; sister, Betty Ruth Hall of Crossville, TN; grandchildren, Bob and Tressa Thomas, Gary and Kathy...

Odelle Wyatt, age 95, of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday April, 12, 2008. She was born on February 18, 1913 in Camden TN. Odelle was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Joe Freeman Wyatt. She is survived by her daughter Peggy (Ted) Pendleton; one grandson Marc Freeman Pendleton; former granddaughter-in-law Holly Pendleton; three great-grandchildren Katie, Christian, and Aidan;...

ROSS, Dorothy, age 72, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008 at home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lilian Powell and brother, Stanley Powell. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 51 years, Harold Ross; children, Kathy (Paul) Brown, Sandy (Doug) Scherbauer, and Mark (Sharon) Ross; sister, Eileen Stiles, and grandchildren, Garrett Brown, Ashley Ross and...