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...

Franklin D. "Lane" GabbardAge 72, of Riverside, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. Lane was born December 2, 1938 in River Hill, Kentucky to the late Dewey & Della (Moore) Gabbard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by seven siblings. Lane is survived by his wife of the past 39 years,...

Alva Edison "Ed" Lutes, age 84 of Dayton, passed away April 26, 2011. He was born March 8, 1927 in Connersville, IN to the late Raleigh and Mabel Lutes. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by brothers: Harry Lutes and Paul Lutes; and step-son, Ralph Lynch.Ed is survived by his wife, Laverne Lutes; children: Richard Lutes,...

Ronald E. MoodyAge 64, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Mallie Winfred Moody; and by one brother, Roger Moody. Ron is survived by his wife of the past 13 years, Virginia "Ginny" (Bunning) Moody; his mother, Alice Moody; six children, Renee' Moody, Amber Moody, Thomas (Marleah) Klingler, Amy (Stephen)...

SMITH, Johnnie Albert, passed away April 24, 2011 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beatrice; daughter, Carolyn, 4 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his daughter, Joy Smith of Dayton; son, Ronnie Smith of Florida; granddaughter, Jenny (David) Hausfeld of Germantown, OH, grandsons, Phillip (Bethany) Hoskins of Moraine, OH, Michael...

Betty J. GrahamBetty J. Graham, age 82 of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 5:40 a.m. at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 3, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Alvin & Elsie (Philippi) Roush. She was raised in Dayton and spent her adult life in the area.Betty was a 1946 graduate...

GRAY, Gary L., age 49, of Dayton, passed Monday April 25, 2011. He was born February 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. Gary was known as the "Country Gentleman" performing around Ohio for many years and worked as a school bus driver for the Vandalia-Butler School System. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Wanda Gray; children, Aaron Watson...

Marjorie J. Witte, age 85 of Centerville passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Witte. Marjorie is survived by her son, Jeffrey Witte; nephews, Robert (Peg) Anderson and Jim (Burma) Anderson; and niece, Carol (Elmer) Hall. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Parkview Church of the Nazarene in...

One of God's most precious angles was called home unexpectedly on April, 21, 2011. Samantha Delgrosso, age 34, of Dayton, was loved dearly and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Samantha was a loving and caring mother to her four children; Ashley (18), Darryl Jr. (15), Anna (12) and Mason (7). She was a wonderful daughter to...