Obituaries

Marcia Sue Rutherford

Sep 24, 2023

Marcia Sue Rutherford, 81, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton.

She was born on January 23, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Marion and Martha (Burger) Keiter.

In addition to her parents, Marcia was preceded in death by her husband, David "Bones" Rutherford who passed away on June 16, 2023;...

Mary B. Straszheim

Sep 20, 2023

Mary B. Straszheim, 91, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville Ohio, where she had resided since April. 

Mary was born February 22, 1932, to the late Ross and Margaret Bryan in Dayton, Ohio. Following high school graduation from West Carrollton, Ohio, she attended Otterbein College, then went on...

Tab Subler

Sep 20, 2023

Tab W. Subler, 65, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Ayden Healthcare in Greenville.

He was born on February 20, 1958, in Greenville, to the late George and Suzanne (Smith) Subler.

Tab is survived by his children, Dan Subler and Nicole Subler; his brother, Tony (Cathy) Subler of Portland, Indiana; and his nieces, Lisa (Chris)...

Marlene Harrod

Sep 17, 2023

Marlene Patricia Harrod, 90, of Greenville Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the Oakley Place in Greenville.

She was born on July 8, 1933, in Englewood, Ohio, to the late Frank and Mildred (Wetzel) Taylor.

In addition to her parents, Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Harrod, whom she married on December...

Karen Sue Schweigert

Sep 9, 2023

 

Karen Sue Schweigert died at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio, on September 9, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1936, to the late June Smith and James McGurie.

In addition to her parents, Karen was also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Young of Sandusky, Ohio, and stepmother, Francis Darner and husband Lem Darner of...

Kevin Denlinger

Sep 6, 2023

Kevin R. Denlinger, 65, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born on March 15, 1958, in Montgomery County, Ohio, to the late Jesse Raymond and Carol Jean (Yoder-Hyre) Denlinger.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Miller) Denlinger; his children, Melissa (Jethro) Crist of...

Lena Marie Rieman

Sep 6, 2023

Lena Marie (Thwaits) Rieman, 77, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at her home.

She was born on January 12, 1946, in Greenville, Ohio to the late Clarence and Lena Marie (Schmidt) Thwaits.

Marie is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gene Edward Rieman, whom she married on April 19, 1983; her...

Jeff Collins

Sep 4, 2023

Jeff Collins, 78, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.

He was born on April 4, 1945, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to the late Thomas Issac and Hazel Minta (Slone) Collins.

In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his siblings, George Collins, Bernice Figiola, Dolly Parker, Bobby...

Jenesis Sedrick Williams

Sep 3, 2023

Jenesis Sedrick Williams passed away peacefully in his mother's arms on September 3, 2023. He was born earlier that day to his father and mother, Larry Williams III and Janet Kniess, both of Dayton, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Jenesis is survived by his siblings, Larry Williams IV, Bryant Pitts, Jr., Zelea Kniess, Autumn Loretta Williams, and La-Ray...

Stephen Wilson

Sep 3, 2023

Stephen Paul Wilson, 72, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on January 2, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Paul H. and Rose (Tiegler) Wilson.

Steve was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High School. Steve collected John Deere toys and will be missed by his neighbors who...

Eldon Lacey

Aug 28, 2023

Eldon Eugene Lacey, 83, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.

 

He was born on May 26, 1940, in Arcanum, Ohio, to the late Archie and Hester (Bunger) Lacey.

 

In addition to his parents, Eldon was preceded in death by his great granddaughter, Paislee Lacey; his sister, Helen...

Kristopher A. Brown

Aug 23, 2023

Kristopher “Kris” Alan Brown, 43, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 23, 1980, in Greenville, Ohio, to Kris Brown and Cindy (Jenkinson) Brown.

Kris was preceded in death by his father, Kris Alan Brown; his paternal grandparents, Noel and Ruth Ann Brown; and his maternal grandparents, Charles...

Crystal Barga

Aug 20, 2023

Crystal Sue Barga, 59, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at her home.

She was born on May 11, 1964.

Crystal was preceded in death by her grandparents, Martin and Grace Barga

Crystal is survived by her children; Levi (Cassie) Gibson, Daniel (Stacy) Gibson, Craig (Cassie) Cable and Lessie Cable; her grandchildren, Reina (Colt)...

Charlene Hamilton

Aug 18, 2023

Charlene V. Hamilton, 97, of Union City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albany, Indiana.

She was born on February 23, 1926, in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Orville and Theedis (Dawson) Lea.

In addition to her parents, Charlene was preceded in death by her husbands, Adrian...

Patty Ann Jackson

Aug 6, 2023

Patty Ann Jackson, 69, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. 

She was born on August 30, 1953, in Union City, Indiana, to the late Roscoe and Mabel (Osborn) Derr.

In addition to her parents, Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Danial "Joe" Joseph Jackson, whom she...

Kenneth A. Landis

Aug 5, 2023

 

Kenneth Alan Landis, 74, of Union City, Ohio, passed away during the early hours of Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Village Green Health Campus in Greenville, Ohio.

He was born on October 12, 1948, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Chalmer Sr. and Hazel (Young) Landis

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his...

Carolyn Graham

Jul 25, 2023

Z. Carolyn Graham, 79, of Greenville, Ohio, went home to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Bloomington, Indiana.

She was born on April 18, 1944, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late John and Miriam (Jay) Harry.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her second...

Sharon Lanee Filby

Jul 25, 2023

Sharon Lanee Filby, 58, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

She was born on August 3, 1964, in McDowell County, North Carolina, to the late Bruce and Helen (Pitman) Stone.

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her brother, Skeeter Stone; and her sister,...

Paul Leon Smiley

Jul 22, 2023

Paul Leon Smiley, 96, of Union City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the EverHeart Care Center in Greenville, Ohio.

He was born on October 3, 1926, in Randolph County, Indiana, to the late Gerald and Lola (Castle) Smiley.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis...

Shawna Dee Leigeber

Jul 22, 2023

Shawna Dee Leigeber, 46, of Greenville, Ohio, lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

She was born on December 6, 1976, to Gary and Manina (Mitchell) Leigeber in New Castle, Indiana, but was raised in Darke County where she graduated from Greenville High School in 1995.

Shawna started her working career before she was 16 at Jims's...