Dabbelt, Helen, age 95 passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence G. Dabbelt; daughters, Barbara Dabbelt and Patricia Butcher. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Richard) Heck of Indianapolis; son, Jim (Carolyn) Dabbelt of Kettering; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be held 38 years to the day of...

Lloyd G. Peters, Jr., age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010. He was born August 9, 1924 in Danville, IL to the late Lloyd and Margaret Peters. In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by daughter, Regena Wolford; brothers: Jim and Robert Peters; and sister, Betty DeTamble. Lloyd is survived by his wife,...

Henken, Ferdinand Clarie "Ferd", born October 19, 1920 in Bridgewater, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2010 with his sons by his side. Ferd was valedictorian of Bridgewater High School, Class of 1938. A talented musician (trumpet), Ferd served his country with the 147th U.S. Army Field Artillery Band in New Guinea and Australia. Upon his return,...

Hugh V. Stanze, age 92, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 16, 2010. Hugh was born January 9, 1918 in Dayton, to the late David and Alpha Stanze. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Stanze. Hugh is survived by his wife of 59 years, Iola Stanze (Hoke); daughters, Priscilla (Dan) Acuff and...

Teresa J. CarpenterAge 62, of Clayton, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Ida C. (Ezell) Carpenter. Teresa is survived by two daughters, Pat Hayes and Holly Hayes Gildea (Mike); one granddaughter, Gina Gildea; her former spouse, Leonard Hayes; one sister, Joyce Carpenter; her special friend, Eileen Clark; and by her...

Eveline Field, age 84, of Huber Heights, a resident of Vandalia Park Nursing Home, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010. She was born March 28, 1926 in Warrington, England. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Smith; husband, Charles R. Field; son, Raymond Field; brother, Gordon Clare; sister, Beryl; and brother-in-law, Raymond "Roy" Field. Eveline is survived by...

ALLEN, Patty age 82, passed away Friday, October 15, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. She is survived by Darleen Groden and son, Jason; her friends at Sycamore Glen and members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 11:00 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 901 E. Stroop Rd. The church visitation...

Parson, Kenneth Lee Sr., age 59, of Springboro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 16, 2010, where the Lord greeted him and said "Welcome home, my good and faithful servant". Never was a man more devoted to his Lord and his family…his faith never waivered. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 35 years: Donna (Moran)...

LILES, Sally A., 104, of Dayton passed away Friday, October 15, 2010 at New Lebanon Care & Rehab Center. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles P. Liles; and sons G. Talmadge , Charles E., Dorman P. "Bud", Gayle D. and Marion L. Liles. Sally is survived by her children: H. June Welch, Donna M. (Cecil) Henn, Robert...

Joseph L. Thies, Sr., age 67, of Dayton, passed away October 14, 2010. He was born October 31, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Theodore and Helen Thies. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by brothers: Norm, Ben and Dick Thies; and sister, Alice Steger. Joe is survived by his wife of 46 years, Wyllene...

Megan Leigh Fickert 15, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at her home in Kettering, Ohio. She was born on July 15, 1995 in Dayton, Ohio to Kevin Fickert Sr. and Michelle Fox. She is survived by her mother Michelle Fox of Kettering Ohio, her father Kevin Fickert Sr. (Kathy) of New Lebanon Ohio, brother Kevin Fickert Jr. (Cassidy) of Bellbrook...

HICKS, Katherine A. "Kathe", 48, of Jamestown passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010. She is preceded in death by her father George Carl Hicks. Kathe is survived by her daughter Tia Wright; mother Phyllis Arnett; sister Victoria Hicks; brother George E. Hicks; nieces Aubrey, Jessica, and Alaina Hicks; many other family and friends. She was an Ohio Reads Volunteer for...

Wilbur Eugene BretelsonAge 78. Born December 6, 1931, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Thursday, October 14, 2010. He was a loving husband and father. Wilbur graduated from Patterson Co-Op High School in 1950. He worked for NCR for 28 years and GM for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Joanna R....

Williams, John M., age 80, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. John was a United States Marine Corps Veteran proudly serving during the Korean War. He retired from General Motors with over 44 years of service and was a member of the Antique Car Club. John is survived by his wife of 29 years: Janida; son and...

Francis Eugene (Gene) Crothers, 83, formerly of Spring Valley, OH, passed away on Oct. 14, 2010, after a lengthy illness and giving his all to family and friends. He was born December 12, 1926 in Sabina, Ohio. Gene was the son of James T. and Goldie M. (Tolle) Crothers of Jamestown, OH. He was a WWII veteran stationed in Japan,...

COMBS, Dayton E. 88, of Dayton, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Miami Valley Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents Elbert and Cosby Combs; wife Helen Combs; one sister; and two brothers. Dayton is survived by his daughters Connie Combs, Mary Brown, and Sheila (David) McBride; grandchildren Jenny (Jeff) Smith...

Lorene BlakleyAge 86, of Riverside, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. Lorene was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, John B. Blakley in 1991. Lorene is survived by five children, Lawrence (Penny) Blakley, Luther (Joyce) Blakley, Linda L. (Danny) Siliven, Larry (Linda J.) Blakley & Lola Sjoblom; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; one...

George V. Rood, age 95 of Dayton, passed away October 10, 2010. He was born November 11, 1914 in Marietta, Ohio to Morse and Letha Rood. George was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, WWII. He was an internationally known dog handler and Dog Show Judge, traveling to China and South America to judge. He received a "Lifetime Achievement...

STRONG, Kitty age 73, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Kettering Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert; 2 sons, Robert (Sandy) and David (Wathen); granddaughters, Stephanie and Michelle; and by numerous other family members and friends. She retired from the stock fund finance department at Wright Patterson Air Force Base after 20 years of...

HALL, Paul Gene, 79, of Fairborn passed away Monday October 11, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris Jewel Hall; children Larry (Vicky) Hall, of New Carlisle, Gary (Patty) Hall, of Fairborn, Debra Eldridge, of Canal Winchester, Donna (Jeff) Heinrich, of Huber Heights, and Gina...