Stephanie L. Ledbetter, age 38, of Fairborn, went home to be with the Lord after a short battle with cancer Monday, January 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Henry Ledbetter Sr.; grandmother, Juanita Powell; mother, Diana Ledbetter; and granddaughter, Annabell Quatman. Stephanie is survived by her fiancé; Anthony Hubbard; father, Henry Ledbetter Jr.; daughters, Alecia Ledbetter,...

Joseph Amos Carr, 88, of Kettering, passed peacefully in his sleep Monday, January 04, 2010, after a lengthy illness.He was born August 3, 1921, in Gratis, OH to Scott W., Sr. and Amy (Young) Carr. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Betty Jane (Burkholder) Carr. He is also survived by three daughters and their husbands: Gale...

Ruth Eileen Linderman was born in West Milton in May 1923; she passed away in Centerville in December 2009. She was 86 years old. Ruth is survived by her son, Jim Wheeler of San Antonio, Texas; a granddaughter, Kirsten Sigloh of Charlottesville, Virginia; a grandson, Gary Wheeler of Boise, Idaho; and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband,...

Cummings, Norma L., age 71, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010. Norma was preceded in death by her parents: Theodore & Essie (Burton) Brewster; sister: Dema Brewster; brothers: Virthel & Vernon Brewster; and a son: Anthony Moore. She is survived by her sons: Stephen Thompson & William "Nick" Moore; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sisters: Bessie "Sylvia"...

Ivan L. Rock, age 83, of West Carrollton, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Lillian Rock; mother of his children, Joyce Rock; son Stephen Rock; and brother, Marvin Rock. Ivan is survived by his wife Mary Rock; son, Jeff Rock; grandchildren, Zachary Rock, Samuel Rock; nieces, Marilyn (Michael) Balsamo, Colleeta...

ACKERMAN, William E."Bill" age 84 of Kettering, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Brighten Gardens. Bill was born on April 11, 1925. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Peggy, his daughters Patty Griffith of Liberty, IN and Carole Ackerman of Kettering; grandchildren Jessica, Joy and Jenni;...

SAGE, David Brian, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Kyle Hunt; uncle, Emerson Browning; grandparents, Thelma and Ray Fannin, and friend, Tyler Stansell. He is survived by his parents, Cheri and Gary Fannin; siblings, Heather (Kenny) Amato, Josh Sage, Hollie (Roman) Carson; children, Sean Reynoso, Adriana Harrison, and...

Walter Lee JonesAge 77, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010. Walter was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Hester Lowe; his grandmother, Nancy Lowe; and by two brothers, Douglas & Lynn. Walter is survived by his wife of the past 55 years, Anna Pearl Jones; two daughters, Eulondia & her husband, Gary Blakeman and Eurondia & her...

GIANAKURA, Samuel C., age 79, of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, passed away January 1, 2010 at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. He was born June 7, 1930 in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan to Christe and Katherine Gianakura. Sam grew up in the Sault and worked for the United States Steel for 35 years and also served in the United...

KOELLER, Sharon R. age 64 of Beavercreek, bid us goodbye to be with the Lord on Friday, January 1, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert D. Koeller Jr., her mother Bonnie Ledford; father and mother-in-law Robert and Mable Koeller. She is survived by her son Richard A. Weaver of Beavercreek; granddaughters Lacie...

SAKER, Elizabeth age 90 of Dayton, died Saturday, January 2, 2010. She was born January 4, 1919 in Annville, Kentucky, the daughter of Dona and James Matt Morgan. She is survived by her loving daughter Gloria and husband Mic Murphy of Beavercreek and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Elias Saker, both parents, brothers:...

Barbara Jane DoyleAge 76, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2010. Barbara is survived by her husband of the past 34 years, Joseph J. Doyle; four children, Robert Henry & his wife, Patricia Blanchard, Suzanne Elizabeth & her husband, Paul Parodi, Frederick William & his wife, Susan Blanchard & Van Netta Marie Smart; and by eleven...

BREITENSTEIN, Johnny C., age 44, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010. He is survived by his parents, John J. and Nancy L. Breitenstein; sisters, Kyle (Charles) Rieker, Jill (Ronnie) Smith, Ann Breitenstein, Lori (Christopher) Robinson; brothers, William (Heidi) Breitenstein and Mark Breitenstein, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Johnny was a special needs adult who since...

SPROUSE, (Barkley) Tamara S. "Tami" age 55 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father Miles O. Barkley. She is survived by her mother Lena Barkley of Dayton, her brother Mark and wife Linda Barkley of Spokane, WA; nieces Elise Barkley and Shanna Salyers ; great nephew Nicholas Salyers...

Webb, Dr. Laurance R. Sr., age 87, of Washington Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 4, 2010 at Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel) 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering with Pastor Denise Ingram officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday morning from 10:00 A.M....

FLAHERTY, Jerry PaulAge 71, of Riverside, passed away, Thursday, December 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents John & Violet Flaherty. He was retired from Peabody Coal Company & was currently employed by Securitas Security Services. He is survived by his brother & sister-in-law Jack & Cleo Flaherty; niece Tammy Flaherty; nephews Shane Flaherty & Scott Flaherty...

Donna J. Stidham, age 64 of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009. She was born June 5, 1945 in Jacksonville, FL. to the late Walter and Glenna Poorman. Donna was preceded in death by her brother, William Poorman. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Carl Stidham; children, Debbie (Jim) Jordan, Billy Stidham, Lori (Mark) Warner,...

Welch, Shirley, 82, of Beavercreek, passed away after Christmas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Rose (Zedeker) Plappert, her beloved husband John Welch, her siblings Henry, Thomas, Elma, and Geraldine. She is survived by her son Stephen and wife Nancy of Napa, CA, her daughter Jeri and husband H. Gregg Mohney of Beavercreek, granddaughters Jill Mohney...

Vernie FyffeAge 83, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at her home. Vernie was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Rickert; and by several brothers & one sister. Vernie is survived by her husband of the past 63 years, James R. Fyffe; two daughters, Jean & her husband, Jerry Lankford and Connie Rathburn; six grandchildren; 15...