Woman dies after car flees traffic stop

A Dayton woman died early Saturday morning after a vehicle in which she was riding fled a traffic stop attempt and crashed into a utility pole.

Ebony Radford, 35, of Dayton was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Oakridge Drive in Dayton, the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office said.

The crash happened about 1:40 a.m. Saturday after an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper tried to initiate a traffic stop at Gettysburg Avenue and Oakridge Drive.

OSP Sgt. Matt Robin- son confirmed said the car failed to stop, turned right on Oakridge Drive, then lost control and crashed into an RTA pole after a 20-second pursuit. The rear end of the vehicle was split in half on impact.

Thurston Melson, 37, was driving the 2007 Dodge Magnum on Gettysburg Avenue near Oakridge Drive when the State Trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop, according to a release from OSP.

Melson was taken to Miami Valley Hospital and was listed in serious condition on Saturday.

Initial emergency scanner traffic of the event indicated the two people inside the vehicle had to be extracted because the doors will not open.

The crash remains under investigation. 74 of Fort Myers, FL, died July 10. Born in Norway, Geirr obtained American citizenship while living and working in Dayton in the 1970s. His journalism career began at Dayton radio station WAVI. He later became editor of the Norwegian American newspaper In New York and was the US correspondent for Norwegian radio and newspaper. He is survived by his wife, Mary Charles, and sister, Tone Aakhus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association. Age 75, of Miamisburg, passed away on July 7, 2018, at her residence of natural causes.

Jean was originally born in

Washington, DC. She is survived by her Daughter,

Charmaine (Kurt) Goebel; Son,

Antonio Lawton; Grandchildren, Erich and Clare Goebel;

Former Husband, Richard

Lawton; and many close friends and family. She loved volunteering at Hithergreen and Miamisburg Senior Center, where she displayed her constant kindness and friendliness. She loved to cook for Bingo potlucks and her family. She was always there for her grandchildren, Erich and Clare Goebel, who she adored. We could not ask for a better mother and beloved grandmother to bless our lives. She will be truly missed by all. Small private viewing was held for immediate family. Cremation to follow at Newcomer in Kettering. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit

www.newcomerdayton.com August 23, 1941-July 12, 2018

76 , of Sarasota, formerly of

Dayton, Ohio, died July 12,

2018 after a lengthy illness.

Celebration of Life will be 2

PM, Saturday, July 21 at St.

Johns Methodist Church in

Sarasota.

Survivors include his son,

Christopher Betts, of Dayton; daughters Jan Curry and Jill

Koon of Sarasota; Sister, Merilu Hogan of Oswego; Brother, Andy Wright of Dayton; and four grandchildren, Stacey, Curtis, Christopher and Sierra; beloved nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Norma Jean and Everett Wright; beloved wife, Shirley Jean Betts; niece, Heather St. John; Brother and Sister in law, Jim and Judy Wood; and Brother In Law, Albert St. John. Charlie retired from real estate in Dayton and moved to Sarasota in 1995.

He was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed golf, music and spending time with family and friends.

Charlie was kind-hearted, loving and considered a “nice man” by all. He will be deeply missed by his family and special friends. Charlie has requested a donation be made to charity of your choice in his memory. Age 79 of Clayton, passed away on July 7, 2018. She was born Nov. 14, 1938 in Verona, OH to the late Harry and Mae Neis. She worked for several school systems and was once voted the students’ favorite employee. She loved to sew, travel, and read, and her home-cooked meals will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband, Harold Brandenburg, daughter, Julie (James) Skipper, step-daughter, Karen (John) Cobble, step-son, Jeff (Cheryl) Brandenburg, granddaughters, Rachel, Sarah, and Emily Skipper, and numerous step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her step-son, Joel Brandenburg, and six siblings. Funeral services will be held privately by the family on Saturday, July 21, 2018. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Dayton Metro Library. Age 82, of Kettering, passed away July 13, 2018. Visitation July 18, 4-7 p.m. at Westbrock Funeral Home, Kettering, OH. Age 71 of Miamisburg passed away Wednesday June 20, 2018 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Kathleen worked for Care Source as an IT Analyst. She was preceded in death by her husband William Carson Brown in 2010. Also preceding her in death was her Father Edward Funk and Sister Linda Harrell. She is survived by her Mother Gail Funk, 2 children; Marcia Brun (Rick Dunfee) and Kimberly Trevor (Devin), 2 brothers; Bill Funk (Ann), Clifford Funk (Shelley), sister; Phyllis Riley (Jamie), 4 grandchildren; Tyler Brun (Jordan), Rachel Brun, Caden Trevor, Morgan Trevor, sister and brother-in-law; Jackie and Lloyd Howison, 5 nieces and 5 nephews. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday July 21, 2018 at 11 a.m. from St. Henry Church, 6696 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449 with Fr. Jim Romanello celebrant. The family will receive family and friends 1 hour prior to Mass (10-11 a.m. Saturday). Inurnment will be the following Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 4 p.m. at Saylor’s Cemetery in Sparta, TN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are asked for Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton or Children’s Cancer research Fund. Envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements Sanner Funeral Home, West Carrollton. Age 95, of Kettering, passed away July 13, 2018. Services Pending. Westbrock Funeral Home, Dayton, OH. 67, of Sun City Center, passed away on July 3, 2018. Steven was born in Dayton, Ohio but lived in Florida since 1973. He enjoyed spending most of his time with his wife Becky and their many trips to TN. He was a devoted Ohio State fan. He enjoyed restoring Mustangs, playing softball, fishing, target shooting and riding his ATV with his grandsons. Steven is survived by his loving family, wife of 49 years, Becky; daughter, Kimberly (Dave) Cox; brothers, Charles (Gail) Carre and Gary Carre; and grandchildren, Jacob and Justin Cox and many nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial gathering on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Sun City Center Atrium in the Florida Room, 945-D North Course, Sun City Center, FL 33573. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the American Heart Association at Donatenow.heart.org. Age 93, of Fairborn, passed away July 11, 2018. Visitation July 17, 6-8 p.m. at Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn, OH. Passed away July 3, 2018. Mass July 16, 10:30 am, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Tobias Far Hills, Dayton, OH. Age 91, of Xenia, passed away July 13, 2018. Visitation July 18, 10-11 a.m. at the Faith Community United Methodist Church, Xenia. Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home, Dayton, OH. Age 55 of Fredericksburg Va, formerly of Dayton Oh. Passed away April 30 after a lengthy battle with heart Issues. By Gods’ grace his pain is over. Preceded in death by his father Gerald Eckert and nephew Jeffrey Cline. Survived by his mother Julia and stepfather Thomas Garvin, sister Elizabeth Bellitt, Stepmother Kay Eckert and Grandnieces Lillian and Aria Cline. No services. No mother could ask for a better son. Age 99, of Brookville, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Brookhaven, following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Barb Elifritz and brothers, Earl & Russell Cullers. She was a former member of Brookville First United Methodist Church. Charlotte is survived by her husband of 72 years, Charlie; son, Dwight Elifritz; granddaughters, Christy (Billy) Miller and Nikki Fisher; grandchildren, Mallory (Tyler) Royer, Alayna (Braxton) Donaldson, Jordan Fisher, Nathan Fisher and Ashlyn Miller and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Thursday, July 19 at the

with burial to follow in Royal Oak Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home 5-8 Wednesday. If desired, the family suggests donations to Brookville HandiVan Ministry. E-mail condolences may be sent by going online to www.gilbert-fellers.com. Age 93, of Miamisburg passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018.

Darrell, along with his father, founded A. E. Fickert and Son in 1951. It grew to become a regional construction icon in the area of water, fire and wind damage restoration. He was a member of Horace A. Irvin

Lodge #647. He was an active member of the Motor Corps of

Antioch Shrine and a founding member of the Dune Buggies.

He also raced cars in the early days of Dayton Speedway. Darrell was comfortable with all and was usually the liveliest one at any gathering, telling jokes and holding court. Darrell never met a card game that he didn’t like, and he shared his love of cards with all of his grandsons. He loved to spend time with his family and friends at his summer home in Indian Lake, playing cards, swinging on the porch and having fun. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy in 2013. Darrell is survived by his children Rob (Lissa) Fickert, Keith (Shawn) Fickert, and Kim; grandchildren, Ryan (Kristin) Fickert, Andy Fickert, Sean Fickert, Cole Fickert, Michael (Misty) Logan and Kyle (Amanda) Rockhold; and great grandchildren Hudson Fickert, Emmett Fickert, Porter Fickert, Austin Glass-Flory, Carlee Logan, Skylynn Rockhold and Kai Rockhold. Family will greet friends on Wednesday, July 18th at Schlientz and Moore Funeral Home, 1632 Wayne Avenue at 1:00 pm with a memorial service at 3:00 pm. Interment will be at Miami Valley Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton or Shrine Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati.

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