TIPTON, Arnold "Boat Paddle"Age 79, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the Dayton VA Hospital. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Tipton. Arnold is survived by one brother, three sisters, three step-sons, one daughter-in-law, several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, his companion, Ruth Henry, good friends, Dave & Gay Purnell, Tristan Purnell, Gavin Rightman,...

PHILLIPS, Marilyn M. age 85 passed away March 18, 2011. She is preceded in death by, husbands, Alfred Lee Worthing, Clark Bradley, Robert F. Martin, and George Phillips; and son, Craig S. Worthing. She is survived by sons, Robert Lee Worthing Sr. and Michael D. Worthing; 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday, March 25, 2011...

Cioffredi, Mark, passed away Saturday, morning March 19, 2011. At 67 he passed too soon, Mark lived life to the fullest! He graduated from the University of Dayton and remained a lifetime Flyers fan. He served his country as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, traveled extensively and held executive positions at Top Value Enterprises and S&H Incentives. Mark...

Margie Irene JordanAge 71, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. For the past several years Margie has been a resident of the Covington Care Center. Margie was preceded in death by her first husband, Ronald Gunder; and by her second husband, Daniel Jordan. Margie is survived by three children, Susan Rumpf...

Marjorie "Jane" Scott, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 18, 2011. She attended Stivers High School. Jane was an accomplished homemaker and fashion model. She enjoyed gardening, ballroom dancing, golf, and playing bridge with friends. Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Jack L. Scott; and brother, Richard Kaufman. She...

Marvin E. ShivelyAge 67 of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011, at VITAS Hospice in Dayton. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin & Dorothy (Stebbins) Shively; two brothers, Edwin & Willis Shively; and by one sister, Merna Smith. Marvin is survived by his wife of the past 25 years, Sharon L. (Steele) Shively; three daughters, Carol...

Sharon K. Ferguson, age 65, of Dayton, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo & Nellie Roark. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Dale Ferguson; brother, Ivan (Dinah) Roark; brother-in-law, James (Carol) Ferguson; nephews, Brian and Paul Ferguson; niece, Kim (Matt) Burns and many other relatives and friends....

JOSEPH BENJAMIN GILLEY, JR. (JOE, JB), 66, departed this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. He was born in Monticello, Florida February 16, 1945, to Joseph and Laura Gilley. He lived in his hometown until age 18, and then later moved to Ohio. He confessed Christ as his personal Savior at the age of 12 under Friendship Missionary Baptist Church...

Mellon, Stephen Dennis, 57, departed this life at Hospice of Hope after extensive illness on Friday March 18, 2011. He was a lifetime resident of Dayton, Ohio, and a graduate of Stebbins High School. Those who knew him knew of his longtime enthusiasm for his motorcycles, movies, and music. He was preceded in death by parents, Jessie and Troy Mellon...

Haller, Evelyn Cyphers, age 90, born September 11, 1920, passed away peacefullySaturday, March 19, 2011, at Avalon at Clear Creek in Centerville. Evelyn was a very special lady and her love and fantastic sense of humor will be missed by many.Evelyn was preceded in death by her loving husband James (Bud) Haller, daughterShari Gorham, son Gregory Haller, parents Gertrude and...

Granville Calvin "Sonny" WorthamWent home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2011. He was a life-long resident of Dayton and a graduate of Dunbar High School. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force. Sonny was an excellent pool shooter and played in many tournaments. He loved his dog Gigi. He was preceded in...

Ferne E. NeebFerne was called by her Lord to return to his side on the morning of Wednesday, March 16 after a brief illness. She was 85 years old. She is survived by her Husband, Rev. Robert Neeb, her son, Daniel Neeb and her Brother, Jay Smith. She was preceded in death by her Daughter Roberta, her Sisters, Mildred and...

McKinley "Kenny" Edwards, age 85, of Dayton went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 18, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Okie Edwards; parents; 5 brothers; and 3 sisters. Kenny is survived by his sons, Mike (Lynn) Edwards and Mark Edwards; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Special...

GOENS, Minda B., age 80, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011. She was born June 6, 1930 in Spring City, TN. Minda is survived by her children, Mary (Kenny) Jones, Jo McCarn, and Jeannie Tyree; 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie and Marita. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Goens; parents, Blick and...

Collins, Linda Justine, age 62, of Trotwood, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011. Linda is survived by her husband: John Collins; daughter and son-in-law: Renee (Keith) Hill; son and daughter-in-law: Mike (Sharon) White; two grandchildren: Matthew White & Angel Ramsey; 5 step grandchildren; several step great grandchildren; siblings: Bonnie (Ron) Huerkamp, Candy (Alton) Satterfield, Tina (George) Patrick, Helen Hall,...

Lon A. Martin, age 86, of West Carrollton, passed away, Thursday, March 17, 2011. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by 13 brothers & sisters; 2 sons; and 1 daughter. Lon is survived by his wife, Wanda; 2 sons; 1 daughter; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; 1 sister; and many other relatives and friends. The...

Tipton, Beverly "Tip", age 83 of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Tip retired from the City of Dayton Fire Department with over 32 years of service, he was a United States Navy Veteran proudly serving in WWII. He was a long time member of New Hope United Methodist Church (formerly Otterbein UMC) and he was a very...

KINDELL, Dustin, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2011. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Phyllis Cathcart and Donna Loges and uncles, Jimmy Loges and Carry Fair. Dustin is survived by his parents, Shelley (Randy) Goings and Ronnie (Jamie) Kindell; son, Colton Kindell; brothers, Zach and Brandon Goings, Joseph and Joshua Kindell; sisters, Brooklyn and...

Patrick "Sarge" Brannon, age 68, of Kettering, went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, March 17, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Diana Brannon; daughters, Michelle (Doug) Meddock and Kim (Dale) Napier; Lauren, Patrick, Mike, Cordell and Shane Meddock, Rachel, Brooke and Sara Napier; siblings, Carrietta, Joe, Tampa and Ed; and many other relatives and...

MATTHEWS, Rosemary, age 81 passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Greene Oaks Nursing Home in Xenia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Minnie Hart; husband, Howard Matthews; daughter, Patricia Hawes; and son Robert E. Matthews. She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Jay) Breckenridge; grandchildren, Melissa, Charles, Michael, Elizabeth, Amanda, and Andy; great grandchildren, Sydney...