Barbara Jean Merritt Shade, age 63, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Barbara was born September 14, 1947 in Mobile, AL to the late Raymond and Sallie Merritt. She is survived by her son, Ray (Tammy) Shade; daughter, Lisa (Brian) Sarver; grandchildren, Zachary, Jesalyn, Gabriel, Seth, Amber, Tyler, and Austin; siblings, Donald...

Michael S. Abner, age 57, of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 8, 2011. He was born May 23, 1953 in Dayton, to the late Kenneth & Margaret Abner. Michael was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Jennifer Kuhns. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Marjorie Abner; 10 step-children; 35 step-grandchildren; 29...

Billie Jean StamperAge 78, of Dayton, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. Billie was preceded by her partner of many years, John Medlin; the father of her children, James Stamper; one brother, Robert Brooks; son, Timothy Stamper; one daughter, Patricia Stamper; and by one grandson, Tommy Morelock. Billie is survived by six children, Delores Gail...

BOLLINGER, Rose E. age 92 of Kettering passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Bollinger; son, Robert E. Bollinger; and son-in-law, Ronald T. West; brothers, Homer (Marion), Andrew (Audrey), and Lawrence (Peggy) Schall; sister, Mary Albert. She is survived by her son, Eric (Judy) Bollinger; daughters, Marilynn West, Janice Bollinger, and...

PENNINGTON, Ronald E. "Ron", age 59 of Riverside, lost his battle with heart disease and cancer Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Oleta Pennington; brother, Grady Pennington, and mother - in- law, Flora Koon. He is survived by his loving wife, Denise; sons, Chris (Sarah) Pennington of...

William H. Hoel, 88, of Dayton passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at The Hospice Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Ina Hoel; wife Betty (Ruggles) Hoel; son William Lee Hoel; and sister Gladys Horn. William is survived by his children Bonnie(Doug)Grisso, Jimmy(Debbie)Hoel, John Hoel, Marie Lawrence, Danny(Shirley)Hoel, Timothy (Rebecca) Hoel, and Ed (Dian Bauer)...

Yerkee JonesAge 83, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at his home. Yerkee was preceded in death by his parents, William & Mary (Jackson) Jones; two brothers, Golden & Reed Jones; and by one sister, Marjorie Jones. Yerkee is survived by his wife of the past 57 years, Thelma M. (Sanders) Jones; one son,...

DAILEY, Patricia Ann, age 66 of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents: Robert C. Sr. & Louise M. Noonan. She is survived by her husband of 45 good years: Roger Dailey; daughter: Michelle Dailey; grandson: Nick Dailey; brother: Robert "Mick" Noonan Jr.; two loving dogs: Buffy & Bullet; and numerous...

BROWN, Darlene, age 68, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011. She was born February 3, 1943 in Hyden County, Kentucky. Darlene was a life long care giver both professionally and personally. She is survived by her daughter, Susie Frost of Huber Heights; grandchildren, Shaun and Chris Frost; 4 great-grandchildren; three sister, Lucille Whitehead of Kentucky, Maxine Cobb of...

Betty P. AbeleAge 88, a life-time resident of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011, at Liberty of Washington Twp where she has lived for the past three years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Scott & Viola M. (Eckert) Perrin. Betty is survived by two children, Pam (Charlie) Dryer & Philip (Deborah) Abele; six grandchildren, Andrea...

GILLETLY, William "Bill," age 66, of Trotwood, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Lorraine and his former wife, Nancy BIRD. He is survived by his brothers, Frank (Geraldine) and Joseph (Sharon), and their families; daughter, Tracy (Dennis, Jr.) Harp; grandchildren, Kirstann and Dennis III; sons, Larry and William, and...

Charles E. Walters, Sr, age 62, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2011. He was born on February 3, 1949 in Hazard, KY, to the late Charlie and Golden Walters. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Edith Walters; granddaughter Alisha Stamper; and brother, Rodney Militon.Charlie is survived by...

JoeAnn Strange age 82, of Sinking Springs, OH, formerly of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2011. She was born on March 21, 1929 to the late Albert and Goldie Davis. In addition to her parents, JoeAnn was preceded in death by her son, David Muse and sister Better Lostutter. JoeAnn is survived by her husband of 51 years,...

BROWN, Larry, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rollow and Norma J. Brown. Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sharon Brown (Bucholz); son, Mark Brown; granddaughters, Alyssa and Morgan Brown; brothers-in-law, Fred Bucholz and John Bucholz; sisters-in-law, Theresa Murphy and Lisa Gordon; nieces, Keri Ely and...

Pearl B. Sexton, age 84, of Moraine, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Mitchell J. Sexton; and several other beloved family members. Pearl is survived by her son, Criss & his wife Phyllis Sexton; daughter, Marsha & her husband Joe Sparks; grandchildren, Nathan, Andy...

Barbara J. Smith, Age 67, of Kettering, OH, departed this life on April 5, 2011 at the Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy battle with cancer and heart issues. Born on June 4, 1943, Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Mattie and Charlie Price, son Vince Zurface and sister Margie Price. She is survived by her husband Richard...

SISCO, Charlene (Norrod) age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 5, 2011. She was born April 17, 1936 in Muddy Pond, TN. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Daily Norrod and Martha Ellen Hall. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, J.B. Sisco; her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Joe Novak; grandson, Eddie; sister,...

BLAIR, Willard age 86 passed away April 4, 2011 at the Dayton V.A Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings; step-son, Ernie Adkins, grandson, Phillip Stebbins. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Julia Blair; children, Sandra Stebbins, Willard David (Norma) Blair, Marsha Blair, Pamela Phillips, and Richard Blair; step-children, Paula (Jim) Bradfield and...

DOSSETT, Terry L. age 51 of Fairborn passed away April 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Eula Dossett. He is survived by his siblings, Clarence (Katie) Dossett, Jerry Dossett, Tondia Dossett, and Timothy (Michelle) Dossett; wife, Mary Dossett; nephews, Jerry (Stacey)Dossett, Jeff Madsen, Mike (Amber) Madsen, Quintinne Madsen, Kyle Dossett, Trent Dossett, and Hunter;...

Sullivan, John R., age 92, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011. John was preceded in death by his wife: Mennie Sullivan in 2009. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Joyce (Gregory) Rife, Amanda (Tim) Hatfield; sons and daughters-in-law: Michael (Linda) Sullivan, Greg Sullivan, Joseph (Tammie) Sullivan; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother: William Sullivan; and...