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...

JORDAN, Annabel, 87, of Dayton passed away Friday, April 22, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband Ted Jordan; son Teddy Jordan; and daughter Connie Lightcap. Annabel is survived by her daughters Janie (Paul) Hartman and Belinda (Dick Boyd) Hellard;son-in-law Robert Lightcap; grandchildren Diana, Marnie, Heather, Wendy, Ron, Matt, and Alexis; numerous great grandchildren, great-great granddaughter, and best...

Norma J. Johnson, age 64, of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 21, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbur Wade; brother, Jerry Wade; and granddaughter, Aidan Johnson. Norma is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, James Johnson; children, Traci (Randy) Alford and Chris (Megan) Johnson; grandchildren, Ben, Amanda, and David...

Billy Gene Bohannon, Sr.Age 78, of Dayton went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 21, 2011 at his home after an extended illness. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Guy & Clara E. Bohannon; three brothers, Estel, Henry & Birch Bohannon; and by two sisters, Elise Linehan & Christine Rucker. Billy is survived by his wife...

Sandra Kay LaValley, age 50, of Riverside, passed away on Monday April 18, 2011. She was born on May 14, 1960 in Blackfoot, Idaho, to the late Clifford and Irene LaValley. Sandra is survived by her three children; Michelle LaValley, Chris LaValley and Paul Schommer; two grandchildren; very close personal friend, J.C. Campbell; one sister, Sue LaValley; and special friend,...

BAKER (Baudendistel), Mary A., age 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Richard; son, Jim, and granddaughter, Shawn. She is survived by her children, David, Vicki (Terry), Linda (Ed), Steven, Mark (Joan), and Tom (Vivian); brother, John (Cathy); 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren,...

Lawrence E. Stoner, age 71 of Lewisburg, passed away April 20, 2011. He was born October 1, 1939 in Dayton to the late Arthur and Florence Stoner. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his infant son, Donald Stoner; and sister, Laurice Stoner.Larry is survived by his wife, Joyce Stoner; children: Kenneth Stoner, Jim & Emily...

Gregory Allen JohnsonAge 52 of Dayton passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011, after extended health issues with Diabetes. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. & Eva C. (Howard) Johnson. Greg is survived by five brothers & sisters, Michael Johnson, Gary (Holly) Johnson, Judy (Rudy) Chapski, Sharon (Wayne) Munoz & Robin Downs; and by his extended family...

BELG, Maxine, age 76, of Kettering passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Belg. Maxine is survived by her children, Gary (Ingrid) Belg, Susan O'Neal, and Tonya (Clay) Jenkin; siblings, Dee Palm, Marlene Redwine, Leo (Josephine) White, Larry (Janice) White, Ann (Terry) Mayrer, and Carol (Jim) Climie; grandchildren, Michael Belg, Christopher...

Jefferson, Margaret C., age 90, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011. Margaret was a lifetime member of Memorial United Church of Christ and a long time member of Eastern Star. Margaret is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Jim (Ann) Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law: Barbara (Peter) D'Onofrio; grandchildren: Randy, Robyn, Jennifer, James Jr., Christy; 7 great grandchildren;...

EDWARDSON, Ellen, age 77, of Riverside, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011. She was born August 31, 1933 in Langdon, North Dakota. Ellen is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward K. Edwardson; 7 children, Cress Edwardson, Eric Edwardson, Lars Edwardson, Erin Wood, Anita Bertolo, Edward K. Edwardson II, and Lorna Sparaco; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Moira...

Hochreiter, Hermann, age 82, passed away on April 18, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton due to complications of pneumonia. He was born May 21, 1928 in his beloved Bavaria, Germany. He was the 7th of 10 children. In 1953 he immigrated to the United States to start a new life with his future wife. Hermann was a loyal and dedicated...

Billy Keith "Keefers" GriffithAge 40, of New Lebanon passed away Friday, April 15, 2011. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Billy & Lola (Gayhart) Griffith; one son, Billy Keith Jr.; and by one brother, Bennie Ray Clemons. Keith is survived by his wife, Fawn Griffith (Stegemoller); six children, Ryan (& his fiancée, Glenna), Rebecca, Joshua, Amanda, Nathaniel &...

Leon Charles Bowser, age 79 of Huber Heights, passed away April 17, 2011. He was born September 21, 1931 in Cessna, PA to the late John and Dorothy Bowser. In addition to his parents, Leon was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Bowser; and brothers: William and James Bowser. Leon is survived by son, Greg (Nancy) Bowser; grandchildren: Jason...