CRAWFORD, Charline B.,Age,86, of Clayton, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by parents Ernest & Bessie Schmidt; husband of 65 years Russell Crawford in 2006. She was a past active member of St. Luke's UCC in Dayton & a current member of Shiloh Church. She retired from Crestview Nursing Home. Charline is survived by her...

HONSHELL, Charles,Age 56, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father James Honshell. Charles worked for many years at Dahm Bros. Roofing & was a truck driver for T.V. Minority in Dayton. He coached baseball for Northridge Baseball Association. Charles is survived by his wife of 13 years, Cathy; daughter Angela Honshell;...

CAMPBELL, Bonnie R., age 65, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009. She was born February 10, 1944 in Washington, PA. She is survived by her children, Eric Link of Beavercreek, Scott Link of Dayton, and Erin Thurston of Cincinnati; two grandchildren, Emmet Rain Fuller-Link and Chloe Lynn Thurston; two sisters, Becky Pauley and Donna Keep. She was preceded...

MERRITT, Ollie, 82, of Huber Heights passed away Tuesday July 7, 2009 . She is survived by her children Patricia Franz , Gary (Leslie) Merritt, and Paul Merritt; grandchildren Jeremy Franz, Jason (Heather) Franz, Jennifer (Forest) London, Sean Merritt, Lindsey Merritt, Zach Merritt, and Christopher Merritt; 6 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Violet Crowe; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She...

GIBBS, Jimmie, 80, of Riverside passed away Tuesday July 7, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pauline Gibbs; 9 children and their spouses; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loved by all; 2 sisters; and many other family and friends. He was a Korean War Veteran and retired from Mullins Rubber Co. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM...

Tasso, Ernest Gus, age 82, of Las Vegas and Kettering, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 in Las Vegas. Ernest was a United States Navy Veteran proudly serving during WWII and he retired from both Trojan Machine Company and NCR. He was a member of F & AM # 405 Mystic Lodge (formerly John Cisna Lodge # 744), member...

Cheryl SatterfieldAge 45, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009. Cheryl is survived by her parents, Garry & Izella (Rife) Satterfield; fiancé, Michael Jordan; two daughters, Angel Satterfield and Makayla Jordan; one son, Brandon Satterfield; three sisters, Carole & her husband, Steve Ireland, Brenda Norman and Tonya Satterfield; two brothers, Garry Satterfield, Jr and Gerald & his wife Christine...

YOHEY, Dorothy, age 92, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Gerald Yohey. Dorothy is survived by her children, Gail Yohey and Charlene (Michael) Williamson; grandchildren, Tammy Yohey, Melissa Rowe, Todd and Joshua Williamson; great grandchildren, Heather Yohey, Aaron, Hailey, and Brandon Rowe; step-granddaughter, Christy Forestier; step-great granddaughter, Greta Forestier,...

SMITH, Beulah Gay, Age 63, of Riverside, passed away Monday, July 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by parents Woodrow & Goldie Smith; brother Elwood Smith. Gay is survived by her daughter Theresa Smith; granddaughter Melissa Smith, whom she adored; brothers Donald Smith & Ronnie Smith; sisters Phyllis Sutton, Maxine Nelson, Judy Lester, Shirley Frey; numerous nieces & nephews....

Sandy Clear, age 54, of Kettering, passed away, Monday, July 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Francis Clear; brothers Stephen and Terry Clear. Sandy is survived by her mother, Martha Clear; sisters, Diana (Sam) Wegh and Michele Clear; nephews, Jared, Aaron and Michael Clear. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 1-2 pm...

WOOTON, Leila I., was born June 13, 1946 in Garrett, KY, to the late Michael and Violet (Hancock) Boelyn. Leila lost her long battle with cancer on July 6, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Carolyn and Elbert Wooton; her aunt, Margaret and uncle, Bud Lewis. She...

DAVIS, Doris, age 80, of New Lebanon, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009 after a short illness. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Sterling Davis. Doris is survived by her children, Sterling Davis, Jr., Vicky Root, Debra (Ron) Richards, Paul (Tammy) Davis, Rick (Rhonda) Davis, and Steve (Lisa) Davis; 17 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 3...

VORWERCK, Glenda, age 71, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Thelma Newman; and brother, Errol Newman. She is survived by her children, Vicki (Lindsay) Boaz of Kettering, Thomas (Shona) Vorwerck of Corbin, KY, and Curtis Vorwerck of Kettering; grandchildren, Cindy, Sara, Christy, Zachary, Ashley; great-grandchildren,...

Julie L. Stroup, age 40, of Kettering, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009. She was born August, 8, 1968 in Madison, Ohio. Julie served her country in the United States Air Force. She is survived by her parents Steve Stroup and Linda Easterday; sisters, Sherri Stroup Foley and Jennifer (Mark) Kinkead; and many other relatives and friends. The family will...

Veda Brant, age 81, of Moraine, passed away in her home, Thursday, July 2, 2009. Born Dec. 5, 1927 in Somerset, KY to George & Dora Scrimager, who precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Harley H. Brant, Sr. Veda is survived by her sons Harley H. Brant, Jr. &...

Ehlers, Richard P., age 84, of Huber Heights, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 22, 1924 in Versailles, Ohio the son of Irvin and Sophia Ehlers. He served in the US Navy during WWII and worked for 39 years for McCall Corporation. Richard also worked for EDS for 15 years. He...

Rodney Vaile Youngman, of Kettering, Ohio passed away June 29, 2009. He was born March 8, 1919 in Dayton, Ohio to Robert W. and Myrtle Youngman. He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Winifred (Trimbach) Youngman; two daughters, Anita Khalap (Rawloo) and Victoria Youngman; grandaughter, Dr.Ashley Peko, grandson, Vaikunth Khalap; beloved pet Becky. His humble brilliance made...

Heys, Loran (Jim), age 67, of Dayton, passed away on July 1, 2009 at Oaks of West Kettering. He was born March 4, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, Loran Sr.; mother, Rosie; brothers, Larry and Freddy; sister, Leah; son, David and great granddaughter, Janiya. Survivors include his daughter, Michele (Jerry) Goffinet; step-daughter, Amy...

Fisher, Trudy Barbara, age 57, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009. Trudy is survived by her husband of 37 years: James C. Fisher; two sons: James Andrew Fisher & Billy Ray Charles Fisher; brother: Andy Elofskey; sisters: Rose Chadwell & Belma Elofskey; grandchildren: Chase Michael Fisher, Cameron Charles Fisher, James Andrew Fisher Jr., Charles Anthony Fisher; and...