Debra Marcine Brown, age 54 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2011. She was born on March 28, 1957 to John and Peggy Wells. In addition to her Father, Debra was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Wells, and her Grandparents.In addition to her mother, Debra is survived by her husband of 38 years, Earnest Brown; 3...

Michael N. GiolekasAge 68, of Dayton passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011. Mike is survived by one cousin, Angelica Papayianis; and by many friends. In 1994 Mike and George Dimitrouleas founded George's Family Restaurant on North Dixie Drive. From that time on Mike dedicated his services to the restaurant as a chef and manager and grew to know a multitude...

Howard E. Lockhart Sr., age 80, of Safety Harbor, FL, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. He was born and lived most of his life in Dayton, OH, moving to Florida just 2 years ago to be near family members. He is preceded in death by his parents Mabel Lowrey Lockhart and Albert Henry Lockhart; his son Christopher Patrick...

BELL, Hildegarde age 90 passed away May 1, 2011. She is preceded in death by sisters, Angeline Wachs and Grace Block. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Charles; children, Susan Bell, Kenneth (Cassie) Bell, and Joseph (Karen) Bell; and by numerous other family members and friends. She enjoyed painting, wildlife, and gardening. She was a member of...

Winifred Ann Allen, 76, of Kettering, OH passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Helen Thum; and brother, Joseph Thum. Survivors include, daughters, Maria Ann Allen of Kettering, OH and Helen V. Young (Ronnie) of Beavercreek, OH, grandchildren, Vincent and Nathan Young. Winifred was a cashier at Krogers (Van Buren)...

Delbert "Ray" DebordeAge 68, of Dayton, OH departed this life on April 27, 2011 while attended by his loving wife of 25 years, Vi and their family. Ray proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. During his career as a Manufacturing Engineer he was listed in the Thomas Registry.Mi Amor, el dueno de mi Corazon,...

David A. Whitehead, age 51, of Centerville passed away after a long battle with cancer, Friday, April 29, 2011, surrounded by his family at home. David was the Vice President/General Manager at Jena Tool Corp., where he worked for the past 23 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Saundra J. Whitehead; brother-in-law, John Derr; and sister-in-law, Katie...

Dustin M. GriffithAge 24, of Kettering, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011. He was born August 11, 1986. Dustin is survived by his son, Dallas Griffith; mother, Carrie (Sean) Griffith-Ayers; three sisters, Kasandra (Micah), Haley, and Elizabeth; one brother, Robbie (Amanda); Step-father, Edward St.Pierre; maternal grandmother, Doris (Barry) Harper; maternal grandfather, Larry (Lurean) Edwards; uncle, Larry Edwards; numerous other relatives...

Barbara O. KesselAge 75 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, John & Irene Prince. Barbara is survived by her husband of the past 40 years, Paul "Gene" Kessel; one daughter, Gayle Phelps-Simpkins and her husband, Rick Simpkins; three grandchildren, Craig (Kari) Plunket, Crista Plunket &...

STALL, Linda Sue, 63, of Kettering, OH passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Buddy Ellis; and sister, Joyce Frenchette. Survivors include sons, Edward Allen Stall, Ronald Lee Stall, and John Christopher Lawrence Stall Sr.; brother, Tom Eggers; sister, Donna Chandler; grandchildren, John Christopher Lawrence Stall Jr., and Sarah Hanshaw; and...

Jean S. Winland, age 74 of Huber Heights, passed away April 28, 2011. She was born December 16, 1936 in Hyden, KY to the late Edward and Ota Stosick. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick Winland. Jean is survived by 2 sons: Dennis (Joy) Wiltshire and David (Tonya) Wiltshire; sister, Mildred (Duard)...

Jearldine "Jerry" SmithAge 65, of Dayton passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Miami Valley Hospital. Jerry was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Smith. Jerry is survived by her special friend, Wolford Marshall; three children, Corinne (Doug) Ruskey, Kelly (Heidi) Barnett & Tina Marshall; four grandchildren, Ashley, Brittany, Justin & Stephanie; one great granddaughter, Reagan; four sisters,...

William W. (Bill) Goff, age 70 years, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 27 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was a graduate of Greenon High class of 1958, and served in the United States Marine Corps. Bill studied art at San Diego State University and Wittenberg University, and graduated Valedictorian of Dayton Art Institute in 1968 with...

Theodore B. Harman "Ted", age 95, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 two months prior to celebrating his 44th year anniversary, at Sycamore Health Care and Rehab Center following a lengthy illness. Mr. Harman was born October 16, 1915 in Louisville, KY to Theodore A. and Mary Elizabeth Harman. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha V....

Dale DeWayne DarrellAge 57, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at his home. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Dale Darrell & Jean Darrell-Ratliff; one sister, Denise Darrell; and by one uncle, Joe Darrell. Dale is survived by his wife of the past 29 years, Sharon Darrell; one son, Jason Darrell; one daughter, Janeil Darrell; three...

SMITH, Edna M. age 78, of Beavercreek passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bertha Edwards; father, Edgar Edwards; daughter, Catherine Smith Woodyard; and faithful companion, Peppi. She is survived by her son, John Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and John Summerlot; grandchildren, Christy Hemberger, Michael and David Summerlot, and Mark Gooch; great-grandchild,...

Guy William Hanahan, age 68 of Huber Heights, passed away on Sunday April 24, 2011. He was born in Banner Springs, TN on October 10, 1942 to the late James and Laura Hanahan. Guy was preceded in death by eight siblings; Joyce, Jean, Bernice, Ozell, Ray, Bruce, Hascal and Carlie.Guy is survived by his wife of 42 years, Elizabeth Hanahan;...

SHARP, H. Joseph "Joe", 66, of Dayton, OH passed away Monday April 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Evelyn Sharp; and his brothers Thomas, Russell, and Pat Sharp. Survivors include life long partner, Michael Vanatta of Dayton, OH; son, Anthony Joseph Sharp of Troy, OH; daughter, Lillian Ann Blair of Medway, OH; sisters, Mary...