Arthur Holbrook, age 56, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at home with his wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, William Holbrook. Arthur is survived by his wife of 13 years, Virginia Holbrook and friends. Services will be held Monday, February 15, 2010 at 2 PM at Dayton National Cemetery. He will...

WHALEY, Betty L., age 78, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010. She is survived by daughter Cindy (Jim) Hanauer, sister, Ann Landrum, granddaughters, Brandy, Holly and Lindsey, great grandchildren, Brandon, Jaden, Noah, Emma and Hope, 2 nieces and a nephew and best friends Middy, Mary and Ann. She was a retired administrative assistant from OEA, whose father Kermit Daugherty was...

MOORE, MildredAge 81, of Dayton, passed away, Tuesday, February 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. William J. Moore; son Clark David Moore, 2 brothers & 1 sister. She is survived by her children & their spouses, Helen (Donald) Fife, Wayne (Becky) Moore, Gail (Scott) Mullaney, J. Steven (Rebecca) Moore; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother Bobby...

STERMER, Arleneof Dayton, passed away, Monday, February, 8, 2010. She was an employee of Wal-Mart in Trotwood & currently worked at Wal-Mart in Butler Twp. She is survived by her brother Mark Stermer, sister Wendy Nicklay; friends & co-workers. A memorial service will be held, 7pm, Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton. To send...

DILLON, Jr., William P., age 65, passed away suddenly Monday, February 8, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, William & Mary Dillon and grandson, Derek Dillon. Survived by loving wife of 41 years, Barbara; children, Brenda Dillon of Springfield, Missi Dillon of Dayton; Cindy Dillon of Huber Heights, and Billy Dillon of Huber Heights; 9 grandchildren; sisters, Margaret (Willard) Pigg...

SPARKS, Charles A., age 86, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 10, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bessie (Jones) Sparks, sisters, Nelly Wells and Ruby Ellis, and brothers, Wilby and Shelby Hall. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Sally Sparks, sister, Lila Hickey, children, James Sparks, Vonda...

Gebhart, Phyllis Ann, age 82, of Miamisburg, passed away February 7, 2010. She was born June 10, 1927 in Dayton to the late Alfred & Imo (Thatcher) Grice. She was a life long resident of Miamisburg, graduating from Miamisburg High School in 1945. She was very active in organizing reunions and raising monies for scholarships. Phyllis was a charter member...

Ordes Williams, born March 9, 1928 in Middlefork KY. Passed away February 9, 2010. He moved to Dayton at the age of 16. He retired from The Miami Conservancy District where he was employed for 49 years. He was a member of the North Dayton Anglers. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, 2 brothers and 3...

Bacich, Rita M., age 81, of Springboro, Ohio, formerly of Bristol, Pennsylvania for over 40 years, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Rita is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Linda (Frank) Kile, Debbie (Len) Lori; son and daughter-in-law: Tony (Tammy) Bacich; grandchildren: Alec, Zachary, Lenny, Lisa, Jason, Jessica, Jillian; great grandchildren: Arianna, Trey, Madalyn, Ayden; sisters: Gloria German,...

Charles Edward Jordan "Chuck"Age 93 of Beavercreek, passed away February 8, 2010. Chuck was born in Lewisburg, Ohio June 19, 1916 to parents Charles and Lulu (James) Jordan. He was preceded in death by his siblings Jack, Robert and Katharine. He is survived by Alice, his loving wife of 72 years, his daughter Jill (Terry) Frazier, sons Dr. Charles (Jan)...

Mitchell, Vincent L. Sr., age 80, born August 24, 1929, passed away February 6, 2010. Vincent was preceded in death by his father: Irvin Mitchell; mother: Evelyn Mae Mitchell; and brother: Neal Mitchell. He is survived by his brother: Ivan (Bonnie) Mitchell; wife of 54 years: Lora; children: Trish (Dave), Neal (Cathy), Stephanie (Jerry), Midge (Steve), Vince (Rita), Patty; and...

GARRETT, Katherine F., 82, of Dayton passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Clabe Garrett; grandson Timmy Hopkins; sister Betty Ray; and brother Tommy Tidwell. Katherine is survived by her children James (Sherry) Matthews of Lakeview, OH, Linda Shroyer of Russell Point, OH, Rebecca Morgan of Stinnett, KY,...

BATESON, Christopher S."Chris", 31, of Dayton, passed from this life Saturday, February 6, 2010. Son of Rev. James and Wanda Bateson. Married toTina Combs Bateson. Chris leaves 2 children, Alyssa, age 12 and Christopher C., age 8; sister, Rhonda (James) Cains, and brother, Darrel (Audrey) Bateson. A farewell service will be held at 7:45 pm on Thursday, February 11, 2010...

Mary Rita died peacefully on February 6th, 2010 ending 91 years of a happy and celebrated life. Born January 29, 1919 in Covington, Kentucky, she considered her life blessed because of her Catholic faith and the love of her family. Throughout her long life, she shared her wit, musical and artistic talents with Irish charm and grace. Mary Rita was...

ROSE, Edgar A., Jr., age 80, of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010. He was born January 6, 1930 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Edgar was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a past member and served as a Deacon of North Dayton Baptist Church for many years and was a present member of First Baptist Church...

Schaaf, Ruth M. (Stroehle), age 92, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Lincoln Park Manor. Ruth is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Carol (John) Wheeler, Anna Marie (Larry) Schoephoerster; sons and daughters-in-law: Robert (Margaret), Albert (Lana), Leo (Connie); 17 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; brothers: Kenneth "Bud" (Betty) Stroehle, William Stroehle; sister: Wanda (William) Wiedman; and...

POSTON, Margaret Pearl, age 81, of Moraine, OH passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010.She was born August 18, 1928 in Cookeville, Tenn.Preceded in death by her parents, Casto & Minnie Clouse; sister, Grace, and brother, Kenneth Clouse.Survived by husband of 62 years, G. Arnold Poston; sons, Roger, Greg & wife, Linda, Bruce & wife, Stephanie, Doug & wife, Gail, and...

Hester W. MarpleOf Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010, after a lengthy illness. Hester was born March 19, 1925 to John & Pearl (Short) Walton in Frenchburg, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Nicely and Blanche Mullins; four brothers, Ray, Freeman, Clyde and her twin brother, Chester, who passed away in November, 2009. Hester is...

RIKE, Marvin, age 89, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Orpha Rike and brothers, Arland and Howard Rike. Marvin is survived by sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Rike; niece, Debra (Barry) Oliver, and family and nephew, William (Martha) Rike, and family. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was...