Obituaries

James B. Thwaits

James B. Thwaits

May 19, 2012

James B. Thwaits, 76, of Greenville, passed away Saturday morning, May 19, 2012 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. He was born October 27, 1935 in Rossburg, son of the late Basil K. and Velma (Schlechty) Thwaits. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandsons, William and Patrick Thwaits. Jim was the owner...

Marion F. Saintignon

Marion F. Saintignon

May 12, 2012

Marion F. Saintignon, 81, of Greenville, passed away early Saturday morning, May 12, 2012 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born September 1, 1931 in Greenville, son of the late Bernard Saintignon and Naomi Josephine (Thompson) Reed. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Rodney Saintignon and a brother, Melvin Saintignon. Marion was...

Elmira C. Kindell

Elmira C. Kindell

May 12, 2012

Elmira C. Kindell, 95, of Greenville, passed away Saturday evening, May 12, 2012 at the Brethren Retirement Community from injuries sustained in a fall 7 weeks ago. She was born April 30, 1917 in Greenville, daughter of the late William and Eva (McGriff) Kindell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey "Peck" Kindell;...

Jeffrey Charles Johnston

Jeffrey Charles Johnston

May 9, 2012

Jeffrey "Jeff" Charles Johnston Jeffrey Charles Johnston, 44, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2012, in Baltimore, Maryland. Jeff was born in Peoria, Illinois on March 19, 1968 to Dr. Charles William Johnston, of Greenville and Marilyn Garner, of West Carrollton ,Ohio. Jeff was a 1986 graduate of Greenville High School. He was currently working for Precision Motor...

Donald L Mendenhall

Donald L Mendenhall

May 7, 2012

Donald L. Mendenhall, 86,  of Union City, Ohio passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Donald was born on September 12, 1925 in Darke County, Ohio son of the late Howard and Alma(Strader) Mendenhall.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his three sisters,Evelyn Coblentz, Pauline Birum, Betty Simmons; two...

Phyllis Ann Jones

Phyllis Ann Jones

May 7, 2012

Phyllis A. (Horner) Jones, 70, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away at her residence on May 7, 2012. Phyllis was born on October 25, 1941 to the late Gerald and Agnes (Willey) Horner. Phyllis was a 1959 graduate of Eaton High School and attended beauty school following high school. She was owner of Pork Chop Charlie’s and the family refers...

Vivian Lucille Eley

Vivian Lucille Eley

May 6, 2012

Vivian Lucille Eley, 96, of Greenville, and formerly of Hollansburg, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2012 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. Vivian was born in Columbus, Indiana on October 19, 1915 to the late Oscar and Zelma (Davis) Welmer. Vivian was an associate at J.C. Penney in Richmond, Indiana for 50 years. She was one of the...

Melissa J. Barbour

Melissa J. Barbour

May 4, 2012

Melissa J. Barbour, 41, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012. She was born January 5, 1971,in Troy, Ohio, daughter of Judy Cox of Greenville, Ohio. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Jamie Harrington; sons, Jeffrey McDowell, Christopher McDowell, Bradley McDowell;  and grandsons, Christian McDowell and Isiah Batty. Services will be held at...

Nancy E. Graf

Nancy E. Graf

Apr 29, 2012

Nancy E. (Cory) Graf, 48, of Arcanum, passed away Sunday morning from injuries sustained in an auto accident on Grubbs Rex Road in southern Darke County. She was born September 15, 1963 in Richmond, IN, daughter of Jane (Crothers) Cory of Richmond, IN and the late Joseph R. Cory. Nancy had worked as a nurse for Hospice of Dayton. She had...

Mary M. Hamilton

Mary M. Hamilton

Apr 26, 2012

Mary M. Hamilton, 95, of Greenville, passed away Thursday evening, April 26, 2012 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.  She was born May 17, 1916 in Miami County, daughter of the late Josiah and Minnie Belle (Waitman) Eikenberry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George "Ray" Hamilton on May 28, 1984;...

Karen Ann Miller

Karen Ann Miller

Apr 15, 2012

Karen A. Tabor-Miller, 64, of Shallot, North Carolina and formerly of New Madison passed away at her home. Karen was born in Crossville, Tennessee on January 26, 1948 to Floyd L. and Betty Sue (Durham) Hyder. Karen served in Women’s Army from 1967-1969. Karen is survived by two sons, Jaimes Miller and Shane Miller; and a daughter, Dawn Reed. A...

Shirley M. (Keller)

Shirley M. (Keller)

Apr 12, 2012

Shirley M. (Keller) Schultz, 74, of Greenville, passed away early Thursday morning, April 12, 2012, at Heartland of Greenville. She was born August 15, 1937 in Darke County, daughter of the late Daniel and Bessie (Tisor) Keller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Margaret Oakes; and brothers, Verl Keller, Melvin Keller, and...

Dale Leroy Sink

Dale Leroy Sink

Apr 8, 2012

Dale LeRoy Sink, 84, of Greenville, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at his residence. He was born on August 31, 1927 in Arcanum, Ohio to the late LeRoy and Laura (Brown) Sink. Dale was a self-employed contractor all his life. He attended Sinclair Business College. Dale enjoyed collecting stamps, drinking coffee, going to...

Viola Stamps

Viola Stamps

Apr 3, 2012

Viola Stamps, 92, of Greenville, passed away on April 3, 2012 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born on November 2, 1919 in Grayridge, Missouri, to the late Frank and Effie (Elliot) Moores. Viola worked as an inspector at Belden during her life. Her greatest passion was her family. In addition to her parents, Viola is preceded...

Debra Nichols

Debra Nichols

Mar 31, 2012

Debra “Debbie” Nichols, 51 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. She was born December 27, 1960 in Seymour, Indiana to the late Dale and Janet (Greenwood) Amick. Debbie loved all of her granddaughters and enjoyed attending their activities. She also loved going to the Moose Lodge, VFW, and American...

Dale A. Tester

Dale A. Tester

Mar 26, 2012

Dale A. Tester, 52, of Greenville, passed away Monday afternoon, March 26, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 18, 1959 in Dayton, OH, son of Lois (McKenzie) Tester  of Greenville and the late Clyde J. Tester. An avid Harley Davidson enthusiast, Dale was a Production Supervisor at Fram for the last 34 years. In addition to his...

Adam Rufus "Ruke"

Adam Rufus "Ruke"

Mar 24, 2012

Adam Rufus "Ruke" Haynes, 96, of Union City, IN, passed away Saturday evening, March 24, 2012 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. He was born July 3, 1915 in Fayette County, OH, son of the late Fredrick A. and Theressa (Argenbright) Haynes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Phillip, Clifford, Fredrick, and Eugene...

Thomas L. "Tom"

Thomas L. "Tom"

Mar 23, 2012

Thomas L. "Tom" Miles, 78, of Greenville and formerly of New Paris, passed away late Friday evening, March 23, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1933  near Eaton, OH, son of the late William A. and Bertha (Wysong) Miles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his  brothers, Russell, Clarence "Shorty" and James...

Richard "Dick" Crane

Richard "Dick" Crane

Mar 23, 2012

Richard “Dick” Crane, 75, of New Paris, went to be with his Lord on March 23, 2012 at his residence. Dick was born May 8, 1936 in Liberty, Indiana the son of the late Raymond and Anna Bernice (Beetem) Crane. In addition to his parents, Dick is preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Crane, Jr. Dick graduated from Jackson...

Wilbur M. Karn

Wilbur M. Karn

Mar 22, 2012

Wilbur M. Karn, 86, of Greenville, passed away Thursday morning, March 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1925 in New Madison, son of the late Herschel O. and Edna (Royer) Karn. Wilbur was retired from Fram in Greenville. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in WWII. He was a member of the...