HAMMOND, Andrew S. "Drew", age 21, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2008. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, James Denson and aunt, Mary Morgan. Andrew is survived by his mother, Monica Wolford; brother, Jeremy Wolford; sisters, Andrea Hammond and Ericka Wolford; son, J.J. Hammond; grandmothers, Sharon Denson and Mary Hammond; step-father, Jeffrey Wolford; father, Stephen Hammond,...

Bill R. Ball,age 67, of Dayton passed away Friday, April 11, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton after a short illness. Bill was born December 8, 1940 in Ages, KY. to the late Logan and Nannie Ball. Bill is survived by his wife of 45 years Geneva, son Robert Scott Ball, Granddaughters Marissa Ball, and Lacey Turner, brothers Preston (Doshie), Joe...

ELAM, Pauline, 82, of Huber Heights passed away Thursday April 10, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Nannie Nickell and brothers and sisters. Pauline is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bill Elam; daughter Sue (Jim) Yates, of Xenia; sons Charles (Kay) Nickell, of Florida, Bill Elam Jr., of Tipp...

INGLE, Robert H., age 87, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, April 11, 2008. He was born February 2, 1921 in Dayton, OH. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army and retired from NCR. He is survived by two sons, Robert (Pam) Ingle of Kansas and Steve (Linda) Ingle of Beavercreek; special friend, Lisa...

Casey, Charlotte Mae, age 85 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Spring Creek Nursing Center. She was born April 3, 1923 in Bellbrook, OH, the daughter of Joseph & Francis Whitsell. She is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Paul and Richard Casey; and her sister Ruth Habel. Survivors include her son, David Casey; grandchildren,...

LUDINGTON, John A., age 81, of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008. He was born October 29, 1926 in Waynesville, Ohio. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #753 in Beavercreek, was the former owner of J&M Travel Trailers, and drove school buses for the Beavercreek Schools for over 20 years. John had a love for camping and local...

Linda Ann HogstenAge 62, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008, as the result of a motorcycle accident. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl & Margaret (Miller) Krug. Linda is survived by her former husband, Harry Hogsten; six children, Bryan, Christopher, Heather, Michael, Anita & Donna; numerous grandchildren, including Cameron, Brooke, Tyler, Shelby & Alexys;...

WEST, Charles H. Sr., age 91, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008. He was born April 10, 1916 in Dayton, OH, the son of Aaron and Tillie (Reuber) West. Charles worked as an electrician and retired from Chrysler Airtemp. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Evelyn (Rogers) West; two sons, Charles (Alison) West, Jr. and...

STACY, Deloris J. age 66, of Miamisburg, passed away April 8, 2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Rosie McKinney; sister, Allie McKinney; and brother, William "Mitch" McKinney. She is survived by Melvin Stacy, her husband of 49 years; sons, Troy and wife Stella Stacy of Miamisburg, Anthony and wife Sandra Stacy of...

JOHNSON, JoAnn M., age 78, of Beavercreek, passed away at her residence. She was born October 11, 1929 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Elmer, Sr. and Viola (Schubert) Belg. She is survived by three sons, Jim (Marilyn) Buerschen, Steve (Tonya) Buerschen, and Jeff Buerschen; 7 grandchildren, Janelle, Christa, Jimmy, Erin, Lindsey, Emily, and Natalie; 1 great-granddaughter, Juliana; one brother,...

Richard James Fullaway, age 65, of Paintersville, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK. on August 25, 1942. He served his country in the United States Navy. Richard retired from WPAFB after over 30 years. He was a life member of the VFW Post #8312 and a member of the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 930....

MARQUARDT II, Gerald A., age 38, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 5, 2008 in Knoxville, TN. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Patricia and Robert Townsend; father and step-mother, Gerald A. and Lorie Marquardt; sister and brother-in-law, Kelly and Tim Fullmer; brother, James Townsend; grandmothers, Kirchberg and Marquardt; loving fiancée, Dawn, and son, J.R. Marquardt, as well as...

Johnson, Paula Sue, age 49, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Paula worked at D-Max in Dayton for the last four years.Paula is survived by her husband of 25 years: Nathaniel Johnson Sr.; daughter: Kristal Johnson (Andr'e Ford Sr.); son: Nathaniel Johnson Jr.; grandchildren: KeAndra'e Ford, Andr'e Ford Jr., Drevon Ford; father &...

Ruth D. KnollAge 80, of Medway, passed away April 6, 2008. Ruth is survived by her loving husband of the past 62 years, William Ray Knoll; two sons, Frederick M. Knoll of Centerville and William B. (& his wife, Patricia) Knoll of Medway; two sisters, Helen (& her husband, Lloyd) Doty of Medway and Alice (& her husband, Damon) Newman...

McKINLEY, Kathryn J., age 49, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008. She is preceded in death by her dad, Wayne Bays, Sr. Kathryn is survived by her loving husband of 11 years, Jim McKinley; children, Amie Caulley and Scott Gamble; mom and step-dad, Dorothy and Jerry Combs; step-daughter, Barbara McKinley; brother, Wayne E. Bays, Jr.; sister, Angela Lee Paterson; step-sister,...

Edith Louise WaltersAge 55, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. Howard & Esther Copley; and by one nephew, Scott Myers. Louise is survived by her husband of the past 20 years, Charles Walters, Sr.; five children, Vanessa & Woody Keller, Karen & Rick Johnson, Teresa & Kevin Stamper, Jay...

NEWPORT, Jeffrey L., of Dayton, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008. Jeffrey was born July 30, 1962, in Dayton. He was an avid sports fan and loved to play his guitar. He was preceded in death by his father John Newport and loving brother Shaun. Jeffrey is survived by his mother Mae Newport; nieces Melissa Stewart and Chasity Newport; great...

Jaynes, Ray Edward, age 76, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008. Ray worked at a contractor for Zengel Construction for over 30 years.Ray is survived by his wife: Elsie "Mary" Jaynes of Wheelersburg, OH; daughters and son-in-law: Deborah (Ronald) Cook of West Carrollton, Pam Woolard of Hillsboro; sons and daughters-in-law: Darrell (Melisha) Jaynes of Moraine, Tony...

SMITHHART, Wendy (nee Lumpkin) age 47, passed away suddenly Friday, April 4, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Charles Smithhart; son, Bryan Raby; step-children, Bill and Carrie Smithhart and Jennifer Smithhart; step-grandson, Michael; parents Rex and Sharon Lumpkin Sr.; brother, Rex and Carol Lumpkin Jr.; as well as numerous aunts and uncles, a niece and nephew. The family will...

Watters-Kaidi, Nicole Marie (Furderer), age 32, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at her home. She was born July 2, 1975 in Dayton, OH. Survivors include her father, Chris (Linda) Furderer of GA; mother, Julia (Bannorra) Bocock; husband, Mohamed Kaidi; son, Brent Watters of Englewood; half brother, Nathan Furderer of Atlanta, GA; step-sister, Jennifer Eaken of TX;...