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...

Collins, Barney Elmer, age 52, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Barney was born February 3, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio.Barney was prececed in death by his father: William Collins; sisters: Rebecca Jean Collins, Bonnie Jean Riley & Nancy Lou Wilbanks. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter: Heather Nicole & her husband...

BENTLEY, Freda M., age 74, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008. She was born July 16, 1933 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of the late Matt and Cledis (Tolder) Neace. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Vicki Neace; one grandon, Matthew Neace; two brothers, James and Genis Neace; five sisters, Gladys Morris, Martha Campbell,...

REEDER, Kim M. (Neal), age 50, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008. She was born September 22, 1957 in Dayton, OH. Kim enjoyed target shooting at the Spring Valley Wildlife Area shooting range and loved animals including her companions, Nick Neal, Boomer, Mister Merlin, and Zeus. Kim was a 1974 graduate of Northmont High School. She is survived...

Mannier, Raymond G. passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008. He was born November 22, 1925. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Ruby Fern Wilson. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Constance and Philip Robertson of Jamestown; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dwight and Debbie Mannier of Xenia, and Bret and Kathy Mannier of...

Wills, Mabel Elsie, age 84, born April 22, 1924 in Powell County, Kentucky went home to live with her Savior Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Mabel was a member of Victory Christian Church in Kettering.Mabel was preceded in death by her parents: Cleveland & Mary Powell; sister: Thelma Gillenski; brothers: Byron Powell and Winfred Powell; and granddaughter: Terri Trenum. She is...

SEAMAN, Shirley Elizabeth, age 73, of Beavercreek, passed away at Hospice of Dayton Thursday, June 19, 2008. She was born December 4, 1934 in Oxford, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Seaman, Sr.; a son, Steven Seaman; two sisters, Marian and Florence; sister-in-law, Betty Ann; brother-in-law, Dick. She is survived by two sons, a...

Fisher, Ed, age 65 of Huber Heights passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Lifecare Hospital of Dayton. He was born January 21, 1943 in Dayton, the son of Carl D. & Betty J. Fisher. He was a graduate of Wayne High School, Class of 1961 and was inducted into the Wayne High School Football Hall of Fame for...

Robert Dean KingAge 55, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marabel Carr; and by one sister, Lucille Hall. Dean is survived by his wife of the past 24 years, Penny C. Allen; five children, Dawn, Tammy, Phillip, Racheal & Cheryl; and by 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at...

PARTON, Manuel Jr., 80, of Riverside passed away Tuesday June 17, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel Sr. and Juanita Parton; daughter Gloria Elaine Parton; and 4 brothers Clifton, Ray, Kenneth,and Ross Parton. Manuel is survived by his wife of 57 years,Thelma Parton; brother Clyde Parton; sister Ginetta Bolton; many other family and friends. He was...

GOODING, Chester A., age 83, of Centerville, loving husband and father, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, Trinity Community of Beavercreek where he had been a resident for 9 months. Chester was born in Dayton, OH, on March 10, 1925, the son of Chester Anthony Gooding and Bertha Alice Bishop. Chester was a former student,...

James Toombs, age 59, of Spring Valley passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008, after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born July, 7, 1948 in Dayton, OH. to the late William and Florence Toombs. James was preceded in death by one sister Phyllis Dent. He is survived by one son Shawn Toombs; one brother William J. (Linda) Toombs...

Lantis, Delores Ann "Dee"(Swank), age 69 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born January 18, 1939 in Dayton, the daughter of Elmer & Mildred (Flaugher) Swank. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister-in-law, Judy Parker. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, George Lantis; children, Melissa Myers,...

KELLER, Edward W. age 89, of Kettering, passed away June 18, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Edith Keller; son, Gary Keller of TN; grandsons, Todd of Dayton, OH and Mark of SC; sister, Lucille Morris; sister-in-law, Eleanor "Davey" Hall; and a host of nieces and nephews. Ed was honorably discharged from the US Army...

GIBSON, Jonathan Lay, 27, of Medway passed away unexpectedly Monday June 16, 2008. He is survived by his daughters Nevaeh Grace Davis and Carrie Sargent; mother Patsy (David) Adair; father Gary (Melinda) Gibson; sister Marsha Bowling; step brothers Mark Anthony; Dustin, and Jamie Gibson; numerous other family and friends. Jonathan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved...

JOHNSON, William Leslie, age 86, of Salt Springs, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008. He was born October 6, 1921 in Huntington, WV. He was an active member of the Ocala Grace Brethren Church. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy and a member of the VFW at Salt Springs and Gideon International. His hobbies included...