Ward, Franziska "Connie", age 80, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2007.She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles W. Ward and her daughter: Marlene Ward. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Millie (Dale) Thomas of Kettering; granddaughter: Jennifer Markowski of Centerville; grandson: Michael Konkler Jr. of Englewood; great grandchildren: Mindy and husband William Wertz,...

Hall, Sandy Lee, age 60, of Dayton passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 16, 1947 in Augusta, GA, the son of Clarence Hall & Pauline Sparkman. He served three tours in Vietnam with US Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Sue Hall-Gross; children,...

HINKLE, Belve P. "B.P.", age 72, of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Juanita (Swafford) Hinkle; sons, Darryl & (Darla), Rod, Rick & (Emily). Grandchildren, Cody, Taylor, and Ian; two sisters, Bertha Downing and Cleada Riley; one brother, Will & (Lula) Hinkle. He was affectionately known as the "Drywall Man",...

Marlene M. DenlingerAge 77, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at Miami Valley Hospital. Marlene was preceded in death by her husband of 7 years, Dale E. Denlinger, who died in 1962. Six months after he died she survived breast cancer and went on to raise their six children on her own, Debra (Michael) Barnett, Allen Denlinger,...

WHEATLEY, Sharon K., 64, of Riverside passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents Darryl and Evelyn Hayslett and husband Duane Wheatley. Sharon is survived by her daughters Sandra (Barry) Burdette and Michelle Benton; grandchildren Shawn and Alexis Burdette, Jessica and Jamie Benton; great grandson Nathanel "Jim" Benton; step daughter Dawn Wheatley; 2 step...

LUNDGREN, Henry, age 92, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Asta Lundgren; daughter, Ingrid Wilson; son, Chris (Barbara) Lundgren, and grandchildren, Eric & Elizabeth Lundgren. Henry & Asta were born in Sweden and immigrated to the United States in 1950. They lived and worked in Jamestown, NY from 1950 to 1978...

Richard L. "Pete" GrableAge 68, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Grable & Rachel Hoffman; and by one brother, Fred Grable. Pete is survived by his wife Harriet Grable; four children, Ty (& his wife, Doris) Grable, Doug (& his wife, Monnica) Grable, Gaye (&...

KNISLEY, Edna R., age 77, of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008. She was born August 20, 1930 in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Knisley, Sr.; both parents; one grandson. She is survived by one daughter, Beverly (Roger) McQueen of Dayton; two sons, Kenneth (Sandra) L. Knisley, Jr. of Franklin and Ernest...

ROSELL, Curtis Eugene (Lawagway), age 75, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Beloved husband of 55 years to Barbara Jean, and loving daddy to daughter Brenda. Survived by sisters, Marie Kirk of Cincinnati, Catherine Downing of Arizona, Bessie and husband Jerry Kirk of Kettering, Bernetta Chuvalas of Dayton, Charlotte and husband Bill Davidson of West Carrollton, Edith...

PRATT, Jacqueline L. 73 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008. She was a member of SouthBrook Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Norma Peoples. She is survived by her children, Tim Foulke, Kit Evans, September Foulke; sisters, Penny Landis, Pam Lehmann; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will...

HUTSON, WARREN M.Born January 3, 1922; died peacefully at home on December 31, 2007Warren was a devoted and loving husband and dad. He was preceded in death by his mother (Virginia) and father (James) along with 7 brothers and sisters.He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years (Vera) and his children – Joyce (Bill) Huff; Janet (Arlis) Lawson;...

Billie Joyce (Casey) FarleyAge 80, of Huber Heights, entered Glory Land Monday, December 31, 2007. There to greet her is her husband of 61 years, Bill W. Farley, also her parents, Ralph & Katie Casey; brother, Jack Casey; and parents-in-law, Willie & Vicy Farley. Billie was born in Ransom, Kentucky on April 3, 1927. She and Bill moved to Dayton...

James B. NorthAge 27, of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2007. He is survived by father, J. D. North; step-mom, Carol; mother, Carol Grimm; step-father, Larry Grimm; six brothers; four sisters; and by his grandmother. Visitation 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Services 11:00 a.m., Saturday.

Wilson, Mabel (Nan), age 85, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is preceded in death, by her parents, Joe & Susan Woody; husband, Guy Wilson; grandsons, Gary Baker & Dennis McCormick; and her granddaughter, Debbie Fusson. She is survived by her sons, Ray (Bertha) Wilson & Larry (fiancée Annette) Wilson; daughters, Doris (Frank)...

Edwards, Terry, age 70, of Union, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007 at Harborside Healthcare, Troy. He was born May 23, 1937 in Speedwell, TN, the son of Verlin & Cecil (Graves) Edwards. He served in the U.S. Army and was formerly employed by Youngs Van and Storage. He is preceded in death by his parents and 5 brothers,...

JORDAN, Jr., Ivan T., age 56, of Dayton, died Saturday, December 29, 2007. He was born September 17, 1951 in Portsmouth, OH. Ivan was previous owner of TJ's Auto in Dayton. He is survived by his parents, Ivan T., Sr. and Annabel Jordan; two sisters, Janie Bonzani and Belinda Hellard (Dick Boyd); brother-in-law, Robert Lightcap; nieces and nephews, Diana, Marnie,...

SMITH, Beth, age 41, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 31, 2007. She leaves behind her beloved parents, Phyllis & Lanny Fullenkamp, siblings, Chris Wiley, Scott Fullenkamp, Joseph Grimes, Michelle Hickman, and Deadra Dickey, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, whom she loved dearly, very special aunt, Leeida Smith-Bowen, many friends in the medical...

Ruby A. MarshAge 77, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2007. She is survived by three daughters, Lois, Linda & Tammy; two sons, Earl & Chuck; 10 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, James & Larry Ford; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104...

MILLER, William Earl, age 78, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday December 30, 2007. He was born on December 20, 1929 in High Point North Carolina. He served his country as a corporal in the U.S. Army. William was a member of the Alpha Lodge 721 (Masonic Temple), the American Legion, VFW 6560, Milton Athletic Club, and the fraternal Order...

Faris, Nada F., age 88, of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2007 at Heartland of Miamisburg. Nada was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, and owned a beauty shop on Wyoming St. for over 30 years. Along with her husband, they belonged to Walnut Grove Country Club where they enjoyed friends, golf, and traveling. She was Worthy Matron...