Dayton Daily News Complete. In-Depth. Dependable Friday, July 1, 2011 B5 In brief FARMING Record amount of corn planted A record amount of corn was planted in Ohio this year, providing a sharp turnaround from a month ago when many farmers thought the entire season might get washed out by weeks of heavy rain. Some excellent weather in early June and increasingly advanced growing methods were credited with the change in fortunes.The amount of corn produced per acre expected to be at record levels because of the late start, but farmers and experts believe yields could at least be average. Wheat farmers, who also were set back by bad weather, have made a similar rebound.
is amazing considering how late farmers started planting this said Natalie Lehner, spokeswoman for the Ohio Corn Wheat Growers Association. Many growers were forced to do their entire spring planting during a span of four days in June, she said, when the weather was dry and warm enough to get seeds into the ground. Ohio has 3.5 million acres planted with corn, a record that tops the 3.45 million acres planted last year, according to estimates by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The crop ranks ninth nationally THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH CHARGES Lawmaker accused of drunken driving COLUMBUS A state lawmaker facing drunken driving charges in neighboring Indiana says he has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Republican state Rep. Robert Mecklenborg said Thursday that he represents his district well and has presumption of innocence at this Mecklenborg was pulled over for a burned-out headlight at 2:47 a.m. on April 23 in Dearborn County, bordering the western part of Hamilton County, which Mecklenborg represents. Arrest records show the 59-year-old Mecklenborg failed several sobriety tests. A toxicology report registered his blood alcohol content at 0.097 percent.
Viagra and another pharmaceutical drug were also picked up in his system. He had a young female passenger in the car. Mecklenborg is a married father of three. due in court July 26. THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER TOLEDO 5,000 pounds of fireworks seized TOLEDO Authorities have about 5,000 pounds of illegal works displayed on showroom-like shelving in a home.
The state says the items were seized in a raid Thursday after authorities received a tip that someone was illegally selling from the Toledo house. Authorities say they got a search warrant after making an undercover purchase. Fire spokesman Shane Cartmill says the suspect was not licensed to sell or manufacture He says the suspect was not arrested, but charges are pending. State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers issued a reminder saying dangerous to store explosive material in a residential neighborhood and that spark could have caused ASSOCIATED PRESS Obituaries Obituaries In Memoriam Clark County BLUNDELL, Audrey Dean age 62, of New Lebanon, OH passed away, Thursday, June 30, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Bowling Green, KY, on May 6, 1949 to the late Julius T.
and Cora J. (Suddeth) Jones. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Western Kentucky University. Audrey taught as a Title One Reading Teacher at Germantown Elementary School with 15 years of service. In addition to her teaching career, she owned Blundell's Tax Service for more than 30 years.
Audrey loved her Lord, and will always be remembered for her smiling face; and the way she transformed the many lives she touched. She always put other's needs ahead of her's. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Timothy D. Blundell; 2 daughters, Melissa Diskete of Dayton and Natalie (Stacy) Bargo of Vandalia; a step-daughter, Nicole (Brian) Janis of Middlebury, IN and step-son, Jeffrey Blundell of Dayton; a grandson, Mason Dean Diskete; and 2 step grandchildren, Dayton Janis and Chelsea Blundell; her brother, David (Deana) Jones of Kingman, AZ and Debbie (Edward) Gentry of Summer Shade, KY; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Dalton Funeral Home Corner of State Route 4 Weaver Germantown, OH, where the Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, with Pastor Duane Harney and Pastor Lucretia Johnson officiating DAVIS, Viola M.
88, of Sidney, passed June 30. Memorial Service July 8, 11am at St. United. Cromes Funeral Home and Crematory, Sidney RATERMAN, James of Sidney formerly of Russia died June 29, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM July 4 at St.
Remy Catholic Church, Russia (Hogenkamp) SUMMERS, Robert J. Jr. 67, of Fairborn, passed June 30, 2011. Private Services. Morris Sons Funeral Home, Fairborn POTTS, Nehemiah WACKERLE, Emilie Darke County WACKERLE, Emilie, nee Petri, (Aunt Em age 100, passed away at home on June 30, 2011 with her family.
Born on October 14, 1910 in Gochsheim, Germany to Wilhelm and Karoline Petri, she is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Julius and Rudolf Petri, sisters Berta Weber, and Anna Zimmerman and their spouses and her beloved husband, Herman. She is survived by her sister Marie Ripstein of Bruchsal, Germany, and many extended relatives in Germany. Her nephew, Walter G. Zimmerman (deceased) of Kettering was her closest relative in the US and was like a brother to her and her husband, Herman. She is also survived by her great niece, Heidi (Zimmerman) Gasper and husband David of Kettering, her great nephew, Peter Zimmerman and wife Julie of Kettering, great, great nieces and nephews, Keith Gasper and wife Katie of Columbus, Sarah (Gasper) Browning and husband Jacob of Dayton, Eric Gasper, Emma Zimmerman and Andrew Zimmerman all of Kettering.
Emilie and Herman were married in Germany in September, 1933 and Herman brought his bride to Springfield, Ohio after their marriage. They were married for 50 years until his death in January 1984. Emilie and Herman had many, many friends whose friendship and company they enjoyed over the years. Emilie continued to live in Springfield until 2006 when she moved to Kettering to live with Peter and his family. She was like a mother, aunt and grandmother to Heidi and Peter and their children.
Emilie was loving, energetic, vibrant, and full of life and laughter. She loved telling a humorous story and never complained about anything. She was a wonderful German cook and avid cro- cheter. Services will be 1, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with visitation one hour prior to services. The family wishes to particularly thank Fidelity care giver, Sandy and Cindy of Hospice of Dayton, and all extended family and friends who have cared for and supported Emilie with prayers, visits and kindnesses.
Very special thanks from Heidi and family to Pete, Julie, Emma and Andrew for their loving care of Aunt Em for the last 5 years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Emilie and Herman's memory. Richards, Raff Dunbar Memorial Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.richardsraffanddunbar.co GODOWN, Marvin RISNER, Ralph 73, Springfield, June 29, 2011. Visitation from 1 to 4 p.m.
Sunday in CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Funeral service and burial to follow in Kentucky. GODOWN, Marvin R. age 80, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 5:00 AM at his residence. Service will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Rev.
Doug Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com. Greene County CAUDILL, Emory SCHWELLER, Ronald SUMMERS, Robert Jr.
ROSS, Audrey 86, of Troy, passed June 30, 2011. Services 10am, July 6, at Troy Apostolic, now Life Ministries, Troy. Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Miami County BOLDEN, Dolores ROSS, Audrey SCHWELLER, Ronald "Ron" Josep age 49 of Beavercreek, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 25, 2011 at his home. He was preceded in death by his infant brother and his father, Eugene Schweller.
He is survived by his mother, Gloria L. Schweller; sisters Bonnie Cronin (Russell Brown), Janet (Robert) Mertzman, Pauline Miller, Theresa (Rusty) Fredette, Julia (Randy) Frasure, Mary (Richard) Gray; brothers Bruce (Karen) Schweller David Schweller; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was an Electrical Engineering graduate of WSU and was employed as an engineer at W.P.A.F.B. for over 20 years. He was an active member in golf leagues at Community Kittyhawk golf courses; other hobbies include bowling and softball.
Memorial service will be 7 pm Tuesday, July 5, at MORRIS SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1771 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm before the service. Graveside at Calvary Cemetery, 10 am July 6. Condolences may be sent to www.morris-sons.com Montgomery County ALBERT, Earnest AULABAUGH, Jean AVANT, Mrs.
Martha BOMBICK, Donald BLUNDELL, Audrey Dean CARMICHAEL, Lawton CRAVENS, Joan CRUTCHFIELD, Ruby PAYNE, Cynthia RASBERRY, James RISNER, Ralph WATT, Sue WILSON, Helen ZIMMERMAN, Dann PAYNE, Cynthia Orlea age 89 of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the Liberty Retirement Community after a lengthy illness. She was born July 13, 1921 in Pikeville, KY, daughter of the late William Mary Hall. She was a retired employee of the Northridge School System Food Service Dept. and had worked at the ATA in Vandalia for many years. She was a member of the VFW Post 6560 Ladies Auxiliary American Legion 746 Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; 1 son, John E. Payne; 2 brothers, Melvin Richard Hall; 1 sister, Madonna Hall. Cynthia is survived by 1 daughter, Donna husband John Keefe of Washington 1 daughter-in-law, Sherry husband Neil Barnhoft of Huber 3 grandchildren Jessica husband Carlos Linder, Stephanie husband Jason Hofmann, and Douglas Keefe; 2 great grandchildren Wyatt Grace Linder; and numerous other relatives friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the Morton Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr.
Vandalia with Pastor Lonnie Bocook officiating. Burial at Poplar Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday Evening 5 to 7 pm. Shelby County DAVIS, Viola RATERMAN, James SNIFFEN, Virginia BOLDEN, Dolores Jones 81 of GA, passed June 28, 2011. Memorial Service 11am, July 8, 2011 at Cyrene AME Church, Piqua.
Fisher- Cheney Funeral Home, Troy. ALBERT, Earnest A. age 94 passed away Wednesday June 29, 2011 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born in Cleveland, OH on July 27, 1916 to the late Rev. R.A.
and Stella (Walborn) Albert. Earnie graduated from Indiana Tech, Ft. Wayne, IN as an Electrical Engineer. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp.
during WWII in instrument maintenance, stationed in Victoria and Ft. Worth, Texas and North Africa and Italy. He retired from Delco Products, Division of General Motors with many years of service. Earnie was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Elaine on June 6, 2010. Surviving is his wife, Dolores Giffert Albert from Yorktown, Texas, who he married on November 16, 1947, daughter Joan Albert, son Mark Albert, 5 grandchildren Nathan Albert, Jason Albert, Rachel McMahan, Philip Minutolo and Rose Minutolo.
A memorial service will be Saturday July 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5550 Munger Dayton, OH 45459, where Earnie was a faithful member. Rev. John Mittermaier officiating. In- urnment will be at a latter date at Ellerton Cemetery.
Please, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are asked for Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund at the above address. Arrangements in care of SANNER FUNERAL HOME, WEST CARROLLTON. CARMICHAEL, Lawton E. "Bud" age 75 passed away June 29, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother and sister; sons, Nick and Tony Carmichael.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joyce, whom he treasured dearly; he is the beloved father of four children, daughter, Teri Jo; sons and daughter-in-laws, Chris and Mel, Todd and Lori, and Stacy and Shelley; grandchildren, Jason and Jed Tidwell, Seana Carmichael-Raiff, Danielle Vitale, Chelsea, Carmela, Toni, and Lawton Carmichael, Maria Bolduc, Brian Carmichael, Nick and Brandi Carmichael, Kiley and Chase Carmichael; great-grandchildren, Haley, Jay- Jay, Kelsey, Grayson, Taylor, Ayla, Walter, Annie, McKenzie, Gracie, Anthony, Lilly, Coleman, Isabella, and Liam. He retired from the City of Dayton where he was a Street Maintenance District Supervisor. He was an avid flea marketer. He was the world's greatest husband, father, and grandfather and best friend to many. He was loved by all that knew him and will be sadly missed.
The family would like to thank special neighbors, Ron and Debbie Grooms for all their care and support. The family will receive friends today, Friday July 1, 2011 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home-Beavercreek, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment at Valley View Memorial Gardens. To send a message of condolence, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.co SNIFFEN, Virginia L.
72, of Sidney, passed June 28, 2011. Services July 6, 2011 at 11am, St. Jacob Lutheran, Anna, OH. Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home. WILSON, Helen R.
age 89 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011. She retired from NCR after 35 years of service and then she worked as a beautician. Preceded in death by 2 sons Jack and John Wilson. Survived by a dear friend and companion for the last 54 years Ralph E. Creamer and a "friend like a daughter" Cindy Goins.
Services 11:00 am Saturday at Maria Joseph Chapel 4830 Salem Ave.Interment Bear Creek Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until time of services at the Chapel. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton or Maria Joseph Living Care Center. Special thanks to the staff at Maria Joseph for their loving care.
Arrangments Baker-Hazel Snider Funeral Home. On-line condolences for the family may be sent to www.bakerhazelsnider.com POTTS, Nehemiah was called to glory on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Born in Newton, Georgia, on September 28, 1938, he served with distinction in the United States Air Force for 28 years, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, counting the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal among his numerous decorations. Following his military career, Nehemiah again served his country for twenty years in the civil service.
Known as "Jerry" to his friends, Nehemiah received his Bachelor of Science degree from Park College and his Master of Arts from Webster University. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Yellow Springs, Ohio, and was a member of the Male Chorus and the Landscape Committee. He leaves behind to mourn his passing his beloved wife of 48 years Brenda; his mother Flossie Wright; his sons Philip (Yves) and Jay (Noelle); two grandchildren, Ryan and Taylor; mother-in-law Margaret Hairston; sister and brother-in-law Vivian and Clarence Wilson; niece Tondrea (Kenneth) Freeman; niece Joyce Wilson; nephew Clarence Wilson II; great niece Vivian Freeman; great nephews Thomas Wilson and Victor Freeman; and many cousins and good friends. Nehemiah will be greatly missed by all those who had the joy of knowing him. In lieu of flowers the family requests that friends make a donation in the name of Nehemiah Potts to one of the following organizations: Wallace-Kettering Neuroscience Institute Kettering Medical Center Foundation 3535 Southern Blvd.
Kettering, OH 45429 http://www.wkni.org/ or the American Diabetes Association PO Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 http://www.diabetes.org/do- Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2011 from 10-11 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. Pastor Vurn Mullins officiating at the First Baptist Church of Yellow Springs, 600 Dayton St. Burial to follow at Ferncliff Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.jacksonlytle.com.
Arrangements in care of JACKSON LYTLE LEWIS FUNERAL HOME. ZIMMERMAN, Danny L. age 60 of Miamisburg passed away Wednesday. Private services. SANNER FUNERAL HOME, WEST CARROLLTON AULABAUGH, Jean G.
age 97 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011. Service pending Schlientz Moore Centerville. DINO LAKE 1 My biggest Regret is not being there for you in your darkest hour. Loving you Always, Mom AVANT, Mrs. Martha Jea age 82, of Dayton, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital.
A native of Grantville, Georgia and a Dayton resident for the majority of her life. She was a Jehovah's Witness for over 50 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Eldridge Avant; parents, Preston Jimmie McCambry. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Timothy McCambry Terence Avant, both of Dayton; daughter, Shirley (Charles) Montgomery of Newnan, GA; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 1 pm Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the HOUSE OF WHEAT Funeral Home, 2107 N.
Gettysburg Ave. William Alexander officiating. Interment Dayton National Cemetery. Visitation 10 am Saturday at the funeral home until the time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
Online condolences may be expressed at WATT, Sue Koerne 69 of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away Thursday, June 30th, 2011 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Georgia. Mrs. Watt was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 29th, 1941. She is the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen Ballman Koerner. Mrs.
Watt became a resident of Honolulu, Hawaii in 1969 and retired from Hilton Hawaiian Village where she worked as a telephone operator. She was a member of St. Augustine Church. Mrs. Watt is survived by her sisters, Kathleen Land, Barbara Feilitz and Nancy Brockman, and her brothers, Timothy, Jerome, Jack and Tom Koerner.
Besides her parents, Mrs. Watt was also preceded in passing by her husband, Grant Watt. CAUDILL, Emory D. 77, of Xenia, Wed. Services, 10am, Tuesday, July 5, Xenia Nazarene Church, Xenia, Neeld, Xenia.
CRAVENS, Joan Y. age 82 of Germantown passed away Tuesday morning June 28, 2011 at the West Park Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio. Joan was the daughter of the late Henry and Nina (Retherford) Weeks. She was a member of the Germantown United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Richard, a brother and three sisters.
She is survived by a daughter Mary Kathleen Coleman, of Columbus; 2 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday July 5, 2011 at the Arpp Root Funeral Home Germantown. Pastor Gary K. Wheeler officiating.
Burial at Mt. Zion Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 9:30 until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.arpprootfh.com ESTATE ATTORNEY W. Michael Conway OSBA Board Specialist in Estate, Trust Probate Law 580 Lincoln Park Kettering (937)294-8807 CRUTCHFIELD, Ruby E.
89, of West Carrolton, OH passed away Thursday June 30, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert W. and Jennie Mae Rowe; husband, Harold W. Crutchfield; daughter, Sharon Johnson; and 7 siblings. Survivors include daughter, June (Jim) Richardson; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren.
She was a faithful member and Sunday School teacher at Miami Shores Baptist Church. Visitation is Saturday July 2, 2011 from 10am to 11am with funeral service starting at 11am at the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH. Reverend Doug Surber is officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vitas Hospice. A special thanks to the Vitas Hospice caregivers.
To leave the family a special message, visit NewcomerDayton.com. BOMBICK, Donald A. age 79, of Dayton, Ohio and Jackson Township, PA, died June 24, 2011 in the Hospice of Dayton, Dayton, OH. Don served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1979.
He was also employed in the Civil Service from 1981-1994. Don was a member of the American Legion Post 526, Fairborn Ohio, and was a member of St Helen's Church, Dayton, OH. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth Ann Katchmar, Dayton, OH and Jackson Township, PA; sons, Dr. David Bombick and wife, Betsy Reed Bombick, Winston-Salem, NC; Dr. Daniel Bombick Dayton, OH granddaughter, Celeste Bombick, Dayton, OH; sister, Marie Havrilla and husband, Ed Shavertown, PA; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Shavertown, PA. RASBERRY, James 71, of Dayton, passed Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Service 11 a.m., July 6, 2011 at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. (House of Wheat FH) Of Bradford-Connelly Glickler Funeral Home Direct Cremation Service at $795.00 Complete Other Services Available 1849 Salem Ave.
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