SMITH, Adam M. age 25, of Dayton, formerly of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents; paternal grandparents; and maternal grandfather. He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Janice Smith; sister, Alyssa Smith; nephew, Jayden Smith; and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 5-8PM Wednesday April 23, 2008 at...

ALFRED, Bettie, 77, of Dayton passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Crestview Manor. She is preceded in death by her parents John Lohnes and Mary Harbert. Bettie is survived by her children Myron Young, Timothy Young, Melody (Steve) Layton, Mary (Rob) Alfred, and Mark (Andrea) Alfred; 10 grandchildren; brother Robert (Virginia)Lohnes; numerous great grandchildren and other family and friends....

MUSTAINE, Richard E. age 48, of Ft. Wayne, IN, formerly of Dayton, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mom, Yvonne Marie Mustaine. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Cinde; children, John C. Mustaine, Ashley L. Mustaine, Eric R. Mustaine; Stephanie I. Mustaine; 5 grandchildren; mom, Dorothy...

LIPPS, Jeanne M., age 80, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Jeannette Moore. She is survived by her children, Harlan (Judy) Lipps and Lynn (Mark) Miedlar; brother, Kenneth (LaRue) Moore; grandchildren, Robert (Ronda) Cornett, Gregory Lipps, Andrea (Jason) Howard, and Doug Lipps; great granddaughter, Makinna Marie...

CASTEEL, Vollie C., age 86, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Casteel; parents, Howard and Pearlie Casteel; brothers, Hubert, Goldman, Cecil, and James Casteel; sister, Lillian Stafford, and son-in-law, Kenny Flannery. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara June Flannery, Jane and husband, Burl Wilkey; siblings, Lucy Gray, Fred Casteel, Mae...

Betty Jane SharrittAge 83, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Eddie Jones; and granddaughter, Deniene Miller. Betty is survived by two sons, Donald & Marie Miller and Clifford & Donna Sharritt; one daughter, Patricia Grooms; four grandchildren, Renee, Tracey, Jamie & Crystal; nine great grandchildren; and...

Leroy StegemanAge 71, of St. Paris, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cyril J. & Marguerite (Murphy) Stegeman. He is survived by his wife of the past 51 ½ years, Nancy (Hutchens) Stegeman; three children, Mark Anthony Stegeman, Pamela Sue Miller & Christopher Leroy Stegeman; three...

TAYLOR, Ora, age 85, was welcomed by her Heavenly Father Friday, April 18, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James Austin Taylor and infant grandson, Jonathan Couch. Ora is survived by 3 daughters and sons-in-law, DeVona and Eugene Couch of Brodhead, KY, Brenda and Travis Ashley of Myrtle Beach, SC,...

MYERS, Nora Louise Petrey Wax (Lou), born Feb. 18, 1925 in Williamsburg, KY to the late James W. Petrey and Nona E. Brown Petrey. Preceded in death by husbands, Charles W. Myers, James R. Wax; brother Phillip Petrey; sister, Margie Petrey; son, Michael C. Wax; granddaughters, Tina L. Borondy and Renee L. Combs. She is survived by sister, Evelyn R....

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...