STOLTZ, Jordan Michael, age 22, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Sharon Stoltz; sister, Jillian Stoltz; brother, Garth Stoltz; grandparents, Barbara and Tom Hofacker of Waynesville; aunts and uncles, Steve and Sandy Hofacker of Pataskala, Scot and Rose Hofacker of Dublin, and Todd and Lindsey Hofacker of Hillsboro; cousins, Crystal and Kevin...

SHROUT, Charlene, age 52, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009. She is survived by her son, Mike Hale; daughter-in-law, Jan Hale; companion, Ed Sweney, and brother, Eddie Gilley. Charlene was a great mom and a person that would sacrifice anything to help someone. She cared greatly for animals in need, and left an unforgettable impression on everyone she came into...

Sanford, Wesley C., age 84, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Dayspring Nursing Home. He was born July 5, 1924 in Rainelle, West Virginia, the son of the late Matthew & Betty (Crookshanks) Sanford. Wesley served during WWII in both the US Army and Air Force. He retired from Burger Iron Co. after 41 years of...

Monte Parker Melvin, age 78, of Santa Fe, NM and Kettering, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009. He was born December 7, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Parker and Hazel Melvin. Monte is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Louise Melvin "Lu"; children, Wendy L. Melvin and Stuart W. Melvin and his wife Rosi Martinez;...

LONG, Willie F., age 76, of Beavercreek, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 30, 2009. He was born October 25, 1932 in Douglasville, GA. Willie served with the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a great athlete and over the years he participated in many athletic clubs. He was preceded in death by his...

MOURRY, Delores, age 84, expired Monday, June 29, 2009 at Heartland of Kettering. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Dyke and her husband Tom, her son Joseph Mourry and ex-wife Stacey, and four beloved grandchildren, Andrew, Jena, Alex and Adam all whom she loved dearly. Preceding her in death were her much loved husband Jim, Mother and stepfather Hazel...

GIBBS, James "J.R.", 59 of Dayton passed away Monday June 29, 2009 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Carrie Gibbs and brother Larry Gibbs. J.R. is survived by children Joe (Brandy) Hartz, Leslie (Dwayne) Kennedy, Carrie Hartz, and James (Christa) Hartz; 12 grandchildren; sisters Marietta (Wayne) Westray, Henrietta (Virgil) Phillips, and Wanda Bilbrey;...

RICHARDS, Janice, "Ginger" age 69, of Fairborn, was received into the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Monday, June 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Margaret Page; brother, Jimmy Page; sister, Peggy Knotts; and sister, Shirley Rausch; and brother, Fred Allison Page. She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Paul Richards...

Rowland, Orbin, age 77, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Riverside Nursing Home. He was born March 10, 1932 in Verda, KY, the son of the late Howard and Lois (Barton) Rowland. He was retired from Williams Brothers Roofing and Siding after 30 years of service. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death...

APPLEGATE, P. Ted, 76, of Dayton passed away Tuesday June 30, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Mary Applegate and sister Sue Sallfrank. Ted is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Applegate; sons Steve(Linda), Bill, and Donald (Maria) Applegate; daughter Stacey (Wm. Crew) Ferguson; 7 grandchildren; brothers Terry (Jan), Tim (Pat), and Tom...

Judith Annette Hale, age 67, of Xenia, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009. She was born in Dayton, June 25, 1942 to the late John Richard Sr. & Delores Ann Molnar. She was preceded in death by one brother John Richard Molnar Jr. Judy is survived by her ex-husband and friend, Ray Hale; brother, Terry Molnar; uncles, Paul Molnar and...

Nancy Gillespie (nee Grillot), 62, passed away after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vitalis and Dolores Grillot, two sisters, Virginia Johnson and Diane Ortiz, and two brothers, Gordon and Kenneth Bowers. She is survived by her loving husband of over 40 years, Greg, a daughter, Aimee Reed, a son, Matthew Gillespie,...

Vititoe, Erma, age 74, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at her home. She is preceded in death by her son, Charles Vititoe. She is well loved and missed by many family members and friends. She is survived by her children, Craig Yoder, Eric Yoder, Anderson Vititoe, Paula Vititoe, Robert Vititoe, Judy Brown, Autumn Stimetz, Pamela Howard-Spears,...

MONTGOMERY, Ronnie Lee, age 58, passed unexpectedly Friday, June 26, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bert Montgomery and Vernie Roberts and brother, John Montgomery. Ronnie is survived by his son, Ronnie Lee Shane; siblings, Shirley (Clarence) Fagge, Betty (Robert) Hall, Donald (Ruth) Montgomery, Vicki Bates, Lisa (Kenny) Stamm, Rhonda (Dempsey) Lester, and Randall Roberts; special friend,...

Talbott, Richard Earl "Buddy", age 52, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Cleveland Heart Hospital. He was a Dunbar Alumni and Navy Veteran honorably discharged after 19 years of service. Buddy is survived by his parents: Richard & Alice Talbott; two sisters: Brenda "BJ" Winston & Sheila "Cissy" Casey; two children:...

AKTURE, MD, Nihat, age 80, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton of natural causes, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; step-daughter, Kathryn (Rob) Ryan; sons, Tamer (Deneen) Akture and Alper (Camilla) Akture; daughter, Suzanne (Doug) Burnside; grandchildren, Olivia Akture and Blake Burnside. He was a longtime Dayton physician and was...

Wilson, Paula Kay (Gammon), age 72, of Bellbrook, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009. Paula was a long time member of Salem Church of God in Clayton, a faithful University of Dayton basketball fan, and a member of the League of Women's Voters. She also was a long time election volunteer working the polls at both Bellbrook and West...

Grady E. ThompsonAge 83, of Northridge, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. Grady was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Martha Thompson in 2006; his daughter, Margie Lipscomb; one grandson, Jacob Redavide; and by one brother, Brady Thompson. Grady is survived by two daughters, Sarilda Frances Farley and Nancy (Dino) Redavide; one son,...