Obed C. CrutchfieldBilly CrutchfieldAge 84, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2006. Obed was born March 4, 1922 in Lexington, Kentucky to Robert & Alice (Dunn) Crutchfield. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Mae Webb and by one brother, Ed Crutchfield. Obed is survived by his wife of the past 17 years,...

Alva E. ButtAge 78, of Dayton, Ohio passed away at his residence Sunday, September 3, 2006, surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of Dayton. He was born on June 25, 1928 in Brown County, Ohio. Alva was retired from GM after 36 years of service. He was a Boy Scout leader for Troop 105 for over...

HENNESSEY, Judy A.age 62 of Riverside, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2006 at her home. Judy was born January 7, 1944 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Margaret Wess. She loved people and never knew a stranger. Judy will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Kenneth J. Hennessey; children, Tami...

PAHUD, Margaret age 89 of Kettering, passed away Friday, September 1, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents Conrad and Elizabeth Roth, her son-in-law Richard Garberson, her brother Conrad Roth, her sisters Elizabeth Myers and Lillian Grycz. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Garberson; grandchildren Kimberly and husband Bill Loy, Ricky Garberson and...

Valerio, Tim Jon Age 58 of Beavercreek, passed away August 31, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton Tim was born February 4, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tim graduated from Polaski High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), received his Bachelor Degree from University of Maryland and his Master's Degree from Troy University in Alabama. Tim and Norma met in Colorado Springs, Colorado and were...

Pamela K. StamperIn loving memoryAge 56, of Dayton, passed away at her home Friday, September 1, 2006, after an extended illness. Pam was born and raised in Booneville, Kentucky. She is survived by her husband of the past 37 years, George W. Stamper; her parents, Charles & Alma Kilburn of Berea, Kentucky; two daughters, Marsha (& husband, Chris) Moss and...

Morgan, William "Bill" L.age 83, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 42 years, Glenda; daughter, Judy St. John and grandchildren, Kelly and Tige; son, Michael Morgan and wife, Chris and grandchildren, Sarah and Tim; two sisters, Ethel Jordan and Elizabeth Saker; a host of nieces and nephews; and...

LAKES, Etta Lee (Gentry), 85, of Vandalia passed away Friday, August 25, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband Finley C. Lakes and parents Floyd and Mattie Gentry. Etta leaves to cherish her memory one daughter Connie Powell; 2 granddaughters Tammy Powell and Kimberly Brewster; 2 great grandchildren Cody and Presley; special friend George Powell Jr.; and numerous...

MILLS, Irene June, age 88, of Huber Heights, passed away Wed., Aug. 30, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Ogden David Mills, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Irene is survived by her 5 children Ogden W. Mills (Sylvia) of Huber Heights, Barbara Pierce (Gerald) of Golden Valley, AZ, James Mills (Jean) of Kettering,...

KERNS, Joanne H., 67, of Fairborn passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Richard Kerns; mother and step father Helen and Kenneth Hazel; father Henry Kramer; sisters Pat and Marge; and infant son Richard Jr. Joanne is survived by her daughters Helen (Richard) Vineyard, Donna (Norman) Schneider, and Linda (Matthew) Magill; sons...

PATESEL, Anita L. age 57 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father Howard Patesel and her brother Richard Patesel. She is survived by her mother Elizabeth Patesel, her brother Jeffery and wife Trina Patesel of Dayton, her sister Sammi and husband Robert Shade of Centerville; numerous nieces,...

Robert Lee HendersonAge 43, was born May 15, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio to James (Sr) and Beulah Henderson. Robert departed from this life to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 30, 2006. Robert was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church, 2915 McCall St. where he served on the Finance Committee as Assistant Treasurer. He also helped out in other...

ARMSTRONG, Cisiah M., 43 of Miamisburg passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at Life Care Hospital of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Jack Armstrong; maternal and paternal grandparents. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Bob; children: Andy, Greg, and her special son, Clint; parents: Jim and Alice Hardy; sister, Tina (David) Kuhn; mother-in-law,...

HELTON, Ralph D. age 79 of West Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his brothers Norman and Donald Helton. He is survived by Nadine, his loving wife of 60 years, his daughter Viola Ruth Helton of West Carrollton; sisters Bonnie Pierson and Julie Ann Hamilton, both of Phoenix, AZ;...

ADAMS, Dion R., age 47 of Moraine passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2006. Dion loved riding his Harley and playing music with his friends and family. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Beavercreek. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: John and Oma Adams, Gussie and Homer Dorton. Dion is survived by his wife, Lori;...

David K. WatsonAge 43, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2006, at Grandview Hospital as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was born March 8, 1963 in Dayton. David is survived by his wife of the past 18 years, Karrie M. (Russell) Watson; his parents, James L. & Mary E. (Frye) Fischer of Xenia; three teenage sons, Devon...

NICKELL, Lena age 80 of Moraine, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Nickell and her son Arnold Jr. She is survived by her sons Kenneth and wife Jennifer Nickell of Xenia, Jimmie and wife Wilma Nickell of Kettering; grandchildren Karen, Philip, Sarah, Carrie and Melanie; great granddaughter Chelsey;...

Juanita C. FerreeAge 86, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Good Samaritan Village in Loveland, CO. Juanita was born in Coxs Mills, W. VA. on July 24, 1919 to the late Farley & Mellie Swick. She married Robert F. Ferree and spent the next 32 years loving him and raising their five children until his...

BUEKER, John C., 97 of Kettering passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2006. A lifelong parishoner of Emmanuel Catholic Church, he served as an usher for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; and son, John. He is survived by his daughter, Sheila; son, James; grandchildren: Anne, David, Chris, Kimberly, and Amanda. Special thanks to the wonderful...

Jacques T. "Jack" PearsonAge 63, of Butler Twp., passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 28, 2006, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born August 25, 1943 in Sidney, Ohio to Robert H. & Mary E. (Toland) Pearson. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Pearson. Jack is survived by his wife of the past...