Justice, Sharry Lee (Ratliff), age 66, of Tipp City, born January 18, 1943, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2009 at 6:30 AM. Sharry devoted her entire life to not only her family, but also by being an Adopted parent and Foster parent up until she became sick with cancer in 2007. Sharry was also an advocate...

Steven C. Kelver, age 63, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009. Steven served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was an employee of D-Max in Moraine. Steven was preceded in death by his parents Charles & Donnabelle Kelver. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Shirley Kelver; daughter Cassandra Joy Kelver; granddaughter...

MOORE, Patricia ChristineAge 69, presently of West Carrolton, Ohio, formerly of Vandalia, Ohio, and Kissimmee, Florida passed away peacefully at Hospice, Wednesday, February 4, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Kenneth Henry Moore. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Cordie Yates. She was also preceded in...

HOFF, Gerald "Jerry", age 82, of Riverside, was called home February 4, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy, of 60 years; loving daughter, Linda Hoff; son-in-law, Rick Francis; grandsons, Jeff and Scott Francis; granddaughter, Kim Francis; many nephews, nieces, and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Francis who will be forever in our...

Sharon G. Cox, age 54, of West Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Sharon was preceded in death by her father Pearl Smith. She is survived by her husband Marvin Cox; children Michael (Cindy) Cox, Daniel (Paula) Cox and Nathan Williams; grandchildren Kasey, Wesley and Hudson Cox; mother Florence Smith; sisters Dianna Hinkle and Janice Miller; and many other...

Lt. Col. Earl. E. Ashworth (USAF, Ret)Earl Ashworth, 87, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2009, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Earl was born in Wilcoe, West Virginia, September 17, 1921, graduated from Gary High School, in Gary, West Virginia, in 1939 before attending West Virginia University, prior to World War II. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp, graduated...

Stueve, Richard M., age 54, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Richard A. & Jean Stueve. He was a retired Dayton Firefighter and he was a member of the Falcon Club, the Dayton Gym, & Dayton Firefighters Union Local 136. He is preceded in...

TATE, Mary Louise, age 86, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009. She was born October 2, 1922 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Lee and Adeline (Fogle) Seitz. She taught piano for over 20 years out of her home in Centerville. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Elmer Tate; children, Kathleen Herring of Virginia Beach,...

SELTZER, Laura M. age 21 of Oakwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at her home. She is survived by her parents Dave and Angie Seltzer; sister Carrie Seltzer; numerous relatives and friends. Laura graduated from Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, IL and attended Curve Metric School of Cosmetology in Elmwood Park, IL. She was employed at...

MILLAT, Natalie Ann (Smith) age 85 of Dayton, formerly of Hudson, NY, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert Smith and daughter‑in‑law Charla Millat. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, David Millat, her children Kathleen Johnson and Mark Millat; grandchildren Shanen Johnson, China Ann...

Taylor, Hazel L., age 82, of Huber Heights, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at WPAFB Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, James M. Taylor. Survivors include her daughters, Audry (Lonnie) Hataway, Nancy (James M.) Hatfield, & Gail A. Taylor; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Interment will be held at Union Cemetery in Rye, Arkansas....

Hurst, Jerry Robert, age 57, of Dayton, passed away February 1, 2009 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, David Evan Hurst & Mary Esther (Stutz) Huemmer; wife, Darleen. Survivors include his son, Carl Robert Hurst of Dayton; brother, Rusty E. Hurst of Dayton; sister, Sandra L. Kinney and Bill Wallace of Kentucky;...

Carl (Kunka) Aren, age 83, of West Carrollton, passed away, Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Carl is survived by companion and special friend Delores Bruns and her daughter Gwen Van Schaik; his brothers Bob and Bernie Kunka; he was the stepfather to the Mills children, Ted, Jim, Donald, Perry, Jeanie and Joanie; and many other friends and relatives. The family will...

Thurston Hammersley, Sr.age 83, of Dayton, passed away on February 2, 2009. He is survived by his devoted, loving wife, Carolean and numerous other family members. He proudly served with 34th in Italy during WWII. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, February 9, 2009 at Faith Christian Fellowship, 1778 Grange Hall Rd., Beavercreek, OH, with Pastor...

ROSE, Joseph B., age 92, of Beavercreek, passed away at Hospice of Dayton, Friday, January 30, 2009. He was born July 12, 1916 in Dayton, OH, the son of Joseph and Philomena (Seitz) Rose. He was a veteran of the United States Army, he was a Captain with the Beavercreek Fire Dept., and a member of St. Luke Catholic Church....

AYDELOTT, Elizabeth "Betsey" (Ashley), age 57, of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents William & Rosemary Ashley and her son Jeremiah Jones. She is survived by her children Amy, Jared and Justin; granddaughter Kerri, brother William; partner Bill; and many other friends and family. Betsey was a member of the Ladies...

VOLZ, Dennis Lee, 65, of Huber Heights passed away Sunday February 1, 2009 after a valiant battle with various illnesses. He is preceded in death by his father Forest Volz; granddaughters Kimberly Kay Puckett and Alexis Volz; and grandson Trenton Volz. Dennis is survived by his devoted wife of almost 44 years, Diana Volz; loving and caring children Dennis R....

MITCHELL, Richard "Doug" age 55 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell Mitchell and Mary Alcorn Loncaric. He is survived by his son Ryan Mitchell, his daughter Meghan and husband Robert Dunkel; grandchilden Kira, Natalie, Joshua and Sean; brothers Mike, Don and Jeff; sisters Debbie, Beth...

Charlie A. RoperAge 60, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 24, 1948 in Harlan, Kentucky to William & Jacqueline Roper. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Tobye. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Wanda; one son, Charlie...

LAUB, Gerald L. (Jerry) age 75, of Kettering went home to be with his Lord Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 50 years, Bernie, who were married in 1958; son, Dan (Kathy) of Denver, CO; daughter, Terri Williams (David Johnting) of Fountain City, IN;...