STAMPER, Melisa, 48 of Dayton passed away Friday, September 29, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. She loved gardening, and being involved with school activities at Northridge Local Schools. She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Caudill. Melisa is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, James Ellis Stamper; son and daughter-in-law, David and...

HITES, Keith A. age 43 of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Carolyn Hites, his nephew Christopher Jones and his niece Carolyn Jefferson. He is survived by his significant other/life partner, Douglas Keith Turner, his children Chris and wife Eva Turner, Stephen Turner and Allison Turner;...

MANOS, Sally Jeanette, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Fri., Sept. 29, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents Bertram Cedric & Louise Kerr Hope. Sally is survived by her 2 sons Philip (Dana) of Memphis, TN and B.C. Manos of Dayton; 1 daughter Andrea Manos of Dayton; 5 grandchildren Anthony, Alexander, Matthew, Nicole and Ashlee; 2 great-grandsons...

STULPIN, Robert Lynn "Bob", age 62 of Huber Heights passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Stulpin. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Rose Ellen; son, Phillip (Michelle); grandchildren: Kyle, Corey, Dylan, Shelby, Cassidy, Hunter; stepchildren: Paige (Matt) Tinker, and Todd (Lisa) Althouse; step-grandchildren: Benjamin, Katie, Aidan, Noah, Ellie; mother, Agnes...

TURNER, Etta Mae, 70 of Dayton passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Homer Turner; an infant son; and brother, Larry Dean George. She is survived by her children: Patricia Mollett and Gary Turner; grandchildren: Todd Mollett, Kenny Combs, Travis Mollett, and Eric Mollett; great-grandchildren: Elanie Combs, Kenneth...

MOWEN, Charlotte Ann, 63 of Dayton passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. A 15-year employee of Kroger, she was loved by customers and co-workers alike. She was a friend and second mother to many people who knew her. Her passions were animals and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Frances...

BERRY, Cledith J. Jr. "J.R.", age 63, of Clarksville, OH, passed away Thurs., Sept. 28, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father Cledith J. Berry and 1 son Dennis J. Berry. Cledith is survived by his wife of 32 years, Nancy; 9 children Cynthia A. Orrell of South Lebanon, OH, Kimberly S. White of Bellbrook,...

Louise PostwayAge 64, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Louise is survived by her husband of the past 45 years, Freddie Postway Sr.; her mother, Maggie Crutcher of Dayton; her father, Ibervel Perry of Chicago, Illinois; four children, Freddie, Jr., Terrence, Sr. (& wife, Terri), Diane (& husband, Donald)...

MAURICE, Victoria K. (Stoops) age 45 of Springboro, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at her home. She is survived by David, her loving husband of 17 years, her parents John and Alice Stoops of Springboro; her brother Roger and wife Aieta Stoops of Dayton; sisters and brothers-in-law Melanie Maurice, Patricia Maurice, Michael Maurice, Paul and wife Beth Maurice; nieces...

DIETRICH, Violet Velvaage 95 of formerly of 1109 Kingsbury Place, Columbus, OH, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Madison House Nursing Home, London, OH. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2006 in St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, OH. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com.

JONES, Cordelia J., 79, of Kettering passed away Tuesday September 26, 2006. She is survived by her beloved dog Sophie; brothers B.F. Jones, of Georgia, and Carl Jones, of Dayton; numerous nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends. Cordelia attended St. Charles Parish for many years. Funeral services will be held 6:00PM Friday, September 29, 2006 at Newcomer...

SURFACE, Ola "Marie" (Wells) age 87 of Beavercreek passed away Monday, September 25, 2006 at Crestview Manor. She was born April 7, 1919 in the Ano community of Pulaski County (Somerset) KY. A resident of the Dayton area since 1941, she was a 25-year member of the IBEW Retirees Club and greatly enjoyed their many trips and adventures. Marie was...

Bonnie J. LedbetterAge 72, of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2006, at Kettering Hospital after a two year battle with cancer. Bonnie was born December 29, 1933 in Dayton to Estil & Eula M. (Silvey) Hinton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jim, Jady and Ray Whitney. She is survived by her...

Dessie Dean Harris (nee: Cox)Age 72, born January 5, 1934 in Giles County, Tennessee, passed away at 6:35 a.m., Monday, September 25, 2006. She was a loving wife and mother of six children and two step-children. Dessie was preceded in death by her daughter, Vickie Lynn Harris. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, William Grayford Harris, Sr.;...

ZELLERS, Kathryn L., of Englewood, OH, passed away Wed., Sept. 20, 2006 at Heartland of Kettering. She was preceded in death by her parents and 6 brothers and 1 sister. Kathy is survived by 2 sisters Evelyn Pennington (Ray) and Ruby Critchell (Steve); 1 brother Bill Day (Eva), niece Karen Isenbarger, who was more like a daughter to her and...

HAYES, James William, 52 of Huber Heights passed away Thursday, September 21, 2006. He is survived by his sons: Michael and Patrick; daughter, Danielle; longtime companion, Terri Brown and her children, Heather and Erin Brown; grandchildren: Sean and Evan Gallagher; parents, Billy and Kay Shoemake; brothers: Ricky Hayes, Michael and Tony Shoemake; sister, Valorie Wilson. He was a veteran of...

ROBERTSON, Robert J. "Pinky", 62 of Dayton passed away Saturday, September 23, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Josephine Robertson. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; daughters: Yvette Robertson, Cheryl Jackson, Robin Pulliam, LaMica Beaty; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Ronald and John Robertson; sister, Josephine Broyles; uncle, Robert Johnson; 13 nieces and nephews; and...

SWANEY, Iva S., 79 of Kettering passed away Saturday, September 23, 2006. Iva was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in West Carrollton. Iva felt very blessed to have a beautiful family and many friends. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She had a warm and friendly personality and always welcomed everyone into her home. Her...

Wayne P. IsaacsAge 65, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2006, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 12, 1941 in Laurel, Delaware to Chester S. & Gertrude Alice (Wood) Isaacs. In addition to his parents he was also preceded by two brothers, James E. and Robert H. Isaacs. Wayne is survived by his wife the past 10...

Marianne Jackson(nee, Kraft)Age 51, of Dayton, passed away Friday, September 22, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Marianne was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School and a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Marianne is survived by her husband of 29 years, Joseph Jackson; parents, Joseph & Mary Kraft; her children, Joseph, Stephanie and Thomas; brothers, Mike &...