NICHOLS, Ruth McCarty, age 75, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010.She is survived by her children, Kermit Jr., Thereasa, Rex, Melinda and Diana; 13grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Doris, Carrol and Peggy; brothers, Winston and Franklin. Ruth is preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon; grandson, Jessie and granddaughter, Elizabeth. She was best known to family and friends as "Nanny". Please...

Whiting, Daryl Wayne was born to Wayne and Beulah Whiting on April 2, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI and died on June 5, 2010. He married Geneva Kruis on Sept. 1, 1950 and is father to three sons, Jeffrey, Gary, Gregory, and one daughter, Mary. He has 11 grandchildren. Daryl's life was transformed by God's gift of saving Grace through...

Ella M. Smith (Murray), age 59, of Dayton, went to a better place, Sunday, June 6, 2010, leaving a trail of tears from all who knew and loved her. Preceeded in death by her father, Edward A. Murray and maternal grandparents, Orland & Marie Haber. Survived by her mother, Margaret J. Murray; children, Sally (Mark) Hite,Gary Lee Smith Jr. (Lucy)...

WORTH, Jack K "Butch", L/CPL USMC, 66, of Dayton passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Miami Valley Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Anna Worth. Butch is survived by his wife Ressa Worth; son Steve Worth; daughter Pam (Kenny) Witherspoon; granddaughter Kelsey; brother Tim (Karen) Worth; sisters Priscilla Wilkins and Kathy Chambers; his best...

BERTIERI, Joan G., 77, of Beavercreek passed away Friday, June 4, 2010. Born February 28, 1933 in London England. She is preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Florence Durrant and brother Peter Durrant. Joan is survived by her husband of 58 years, James Bertieri; children Christine (David) Zehring, Donna (Jerry) Super, and Carol (Randy) Todd; grandchildren Ryan (Kellye)...

WALKER, James J., age 86, of Dayton, passed away Friday, June 04, 2010. He was born November 17, 1923 in Whitley City, Kentucky. He served with the United States Navy during World War II and retired from General Motors in 1976. James is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Lou Walker; two sons, Edward (Renee) Alan Walker of...

PEELER, Shirley, age 76, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010. She was born November 5, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Orville and Martha (Carter) Rike. Shirley retired from Meijer's in Kettering. She is survived by her children, Robin (Denny) Fortner, William Peeler II, and Monica Seifert; 6 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Shirley was preceded...

YANNEKIS, James "Yan", age 62, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Yan was the BRAINS behind the dynamic duo "The Other White Meat." He was born in the village of Nittenau in Bavaria, Germany, on June 14, 1947. He is preceded in death by his mother, Anna Yannekis. He is survived by his only daughter (that HE KNOWS OF), Stacie...

Theresa DiamondAge 83, of New Carlisle (Park Layne), passed away Wednesday evening, June 2, 2010, at the Akron City Hospital after a brief illness with her family at her side. She was dedicated to the care and wellbeing of her family. Theresa was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Elwood Diamond, in 2003; and by her...

Scott, Myron C. "Scotty", age 97, of Miami Township, passed away at his home on June 3, 2010. He was born along with a twin brother, Marion, on September 3, 1912 to John Howard and Lula Mae (Flaugher) Scott in Ellsberry, Ohio. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his five brothers: Floyd, Dudley, Russell, Marion and John...

Roberta Fisher-CrislerAge 55, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Miami Valley Hospital. "Bertie" was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret A. "Suzie" Fisher; and also by her brother, Robert Lee Fisher (age 40). Bertie is survived by her husband, Jerry Crisler; her father, William Robert Fisher; an aunt, P. Sharon Miller Mauney (transferred...

Rev. Kitsy Ann Jones (Banks) (Coomer) AKA Kitty, age 63, of Union, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2010 due to a head on collision May 18, 2010. Preceeded in death by good friend Betty Cottle, who also perished in the accident. She was also preceeded in death by Elisha & Estella Coomer; brothers, Patton...

Kenneth G. WeimerAge 87, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Hospice of Dayton. Ken joins in Heaven his wife of 46 years, Sara Jane Weimer and his son, Bruce A. Weimer. Ken leaves behind one daughter, Darlene Y. Weimer; one son, Richard K. Weimer; daughter-in-law, Jennifer L. Weimer; numerous grandchildren & great...

JOHNSON, Mildred L., 89, of Dayton, formerly of New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Crestview Manor. She is survived by her children Elizabeth Huff, Bill Johnson, Pamela Coleman, and Terry Johnson; 5 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sister Helena Collins; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

GRUBB, Kenneth, age 73, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010 due to a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Oda Grubb; sister, June Hall; grandson, Jeremy Thomas; son-in-law, Douglas Thomas. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda (Green) Grubb along with numerous children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters...

Bradley Ray Pack, Sr. born March 8, 1965, went home to Gods warm and loving embrace May 29, 2010. He left behind son Bradley Ryan (Jaci) Pack, parents Earl & Nancy Pack, sister Kim (John) Omlor, half brother Richard (Jeannie) Pack, nephews Tim Williams, Scott (Lisa) Williams, nieces Bobbi Jo Pack, Ashley Pack, great niece McKenna Williams, and great nephews...

EDWARDS, Jefferson Dale, age 76, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Reva Edwards, brothers, Rayburn Clayton "Tate" and David John Edwards and sister, Dempa Wilks. Dale is survived by his children, Linda (Edwards) Sease, Dale "Bubby", Larry, Jerry, Jefferey, David Michael Edwards and Dale Allen Shelton, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren,...

HOPPE, Harriet VaughnBorn November 18th 1917, in Dayton, Oh. to Harry and Harriet Miller. She died May 30, 2010 at the Masonic Home in Springfield, Oh. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert, and her sister Ruth Kramer. Harriet was an accomplished musician. She taught piano and organ, was church organist, played in several bands, and shared...

Kimberly Gail Dunaway-RichardsonAge 58, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Miami Valley Hospital. Gail was preceded in death by one brother, Henry Ford. She is survived by two sons, Steven Grimes & Chris Richardson; two grandsons, Chance & Keigen; one granddaughter, Destiny; her mother, Reva & her husband, Ray Ford; four sisters, Connie Berryman, Trudy Huba, Kay...