Murray, Ceola E., age 94, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Spring Hill Singing Woods Nursing Home. Ceola was a long time member of Central Presbyterian Church in Kettering and a member of O.E.S. Victory Chapter #594.Ceola is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: George (Diane) Murray of Dayton; daughter: Marlene Murray of Dayton; daughter-in-law: Dawn...

Pope, Donald F., age 94, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Heartland of Miamisburg. Donald retired from the City of Dayton with over 20 years of service.Donald is survived by his daughters: Marilyn Bowling of Kettering, Beverly (Dr. Robert) Hamlin of Columbus; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Irene...

BROWN, Sandra J. age 51, of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rowland Carper and Dorma Riggs. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Roger Brown; three daughters, Angela Combs, Loretta Moore, Tanya Brown; six grandchildren, Jimmy and Colten Combs, Stevie and Donovan Moore, Daphne...

GREEN, David P. 73, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 29, 1934 in Cleveland, OH. Preceded in death by his parents, Almon and Nellie Green. He graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1952. After two years of service to the Army he received a BS degree from the...

Oliver P. Applegate, Jr., age 62 of Northridge, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 26, 1945 in Dayton, OH, the son of Oliver P. & Myrtle M. Applegate. He was formerly employed by MRDD Jergens Facility and was involved with Senior Resources at Wilkinson & 4th. He enjoyed bowling, dancing, movies,...

RICE, Arnold Lee, 81, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Grandview Hospital. Arnold was born in Leander, KY on November 16, 1926 to Alger and Bertha Rice. He was a Class of 1945 graduate of Jenny's Creek High School where he played basketball with teammates that became great lifelong friends. He proudly served his county in...

JACKSON, Anna B. age 82, of Riverside, passed away, Monday, June 23, 2008. Survived by devoted husband of 60 years, James E. Jackson. Loving mother of four children, Janice and husband Tom Coleman, Allen and wife Melanie Jackson, Brenda and husband Jerry McGarry, Ron and wife Lisa Jackson. She enjoyed being surrounded by her nine grandchildren, Thomas C. (Penny) Coleman,...

CASSEL, Harry "Sonny", age 45, passed away Monday, June 23, 2008. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Virginia Bashore and father, Harry Cassel, Sr. He is survived by his mother, JoAnn Northern; son, Harry Alexander Cassel; brothers, Kerry Scott Cassel and Stephen Lee Northern; beloved girlfriend, Diane Moran; grandmother, Viola Northern, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts,...

HEABERLIN, Darlene Virginia, 75, of Union passed away Monday, June 23, 2008. She was born Feb.3, 1933 in Greenup, KY to Kenneth and Grace Harper. She later moved to New Orleans, LA where she resided for thirty years. Darlene has been a resident of Montgomery Co. for the past 19 years. She was a graduate from Wurtland High School and...

Eugene A. BeechingAge 87, of Bethany Village, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert & Rachel Beeching; and by one of his brothers, Edwin Beeching. Gene is survived by his wife of the past 62 ½ years, Rosemary (Rudolf) Beeching; two sons, Doug (Lynn) Beeching and Gregory (Julie) Beeching; six grandchildren, Brian...

Jones, Jean, age 82, of Huber Heights, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born October 16, 1925 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Ralph B. & Elizabeth Tabor. She was a member of the Amvets Auxiliary for many years. She is preceded in death by parents; husband, Harold Jones; and her son, Ronnie...

BOYLE, Stephen age 61, of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, L. E. and Margie Boyle. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Brenda Boyle; daughter, Brooke Mulroy of Indianapolis, IN; son-in-law, Sean Mulroy of Indianapolis, IN; grandson, Connor Mulroy of Indianapolis, IN; brothers, Jim...

RUIZ, Aristeo "John", age 76, of Kettering, received his final orders from his Supreme Commander on Sunday, June 22, 2008. He was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army from 1951-1954 82nd Airborne and retired from the U.S. Navy in 1971 as a Machinist Mate Chief. From there he went to NCR Sugar Camp until retirement in 1982. He was a...

Richard L. Warren, Sr.Rick Warren(USMC, Ret, Cpl)Age 60, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father Richard N. Warren; step-father, Jimmy Linville; grandmother, Goldie Kiger; and by his brother, Harley Linville. Rick is survived by his devoted wife of the past 40 years, Mary F. (Gault) Warren; his mother,...

STAUP, Raymond F., 76, of Dayton passed away Saturday June 21, 2008. He was born August 3, 1931 the son of Elmer & Della (Rowland) Staup. He was a veteran in the U.S. Marine Corp. with service in the Korean War. Raymond is survived by his wife of 53 1/2 years Patricia (Justice) Staup; children Sandra (Clarence) Spaulding, Mary (Bobby)...

Thompson, Mary E., age 85, of West Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Mary was born August 15, 1923 to the late Floyd & Reba Hicks. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Al Thompson and her son: Mark Thompson. She is survived by her three brothers and sisters-in-law: Loren Hicks of Watertown,...

William Patrick SmithAge 54, of Huber Heights, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee & Helen Eileen Smith; and by one brother, Alfred Daniel Smith. William is survived by one son, William Lee (Tabi) Smith; one daughter, Crystal Michelle (Christopher) Smith; three grandchildren, Cole Lee Smith, Kaitlin Jo Smith & Charles...

SOWDER, Gayle Denise (Jones) age 57 of Springboro, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008 at 8:50 P.M. at Kettering Medical Center after complications from surgery due to cancer. Gayle worked as the Office Manager-Travel Agent for Huffman Travel in Oakwood and was responsible for handling the travel arrangements for the Special Wish Foundation of Dayton. Gayle was a wonderful person...

BORGERDING, Janet A., 70, of Dayton passed away Saturday June 21, 2008. She is preceded in death by her mother Helen Thompson; step-father Fred Thompson; and father Arthur Strain. Janet is survived by her husband of 52 1/2 years Dick Borgerding; children Lorene Spurgeon, David Borgerding, Cynthia (Cris) Hartsock, and Julie Wills; grandchildren Cristpher, Michael, Amber (Gary) Bricker, and Brian...

ROSE, Margaret V. (May), age 93, of Xenia, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008. She was born February 12, 1915 in Hagerstown, MD, the daughter of Harry and Maude May. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-laws, Priscilla and Gary Orahood of Xenia, OH, Constance and Ronnie Nunamaker of Hagerstown, MD; one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Edith May...