Obituaries

Ray E. Caupp

Ray E. Caupp

Apr 7, 2011

Ray E. Caupp, 79, of Greenville , passed away early Thursday morning, April 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1931 in Jackson Township , Darke County , son of the late Everett S. and Ethel Marie (Cash) Caupp. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Faye Straley. Ray was a...

Charles E. "Chuck"

Charles E. "Chuck"

Apr 5, 2011

Charles E. VanDam, 71, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday morning, April 5, 2011 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 8, at the Ansonia Cemetery in Ansonia, OH. There will be no public visitation. Services have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.

Lily I. Cottrell

Lily I. Cottrell

Apr 4, 2011

Lily I. Cottrell, 93, of Greenville and formerly of Rossburg, passed away early Monday morning, April 4, 2011 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. She was born December 3, 1917 in Darke County, daughter of the late Harry and Lova (Redinbaugh) Derr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Cottrell; two sons,...

Annamae "Ann" Burns

Annamae "Ann" Burns

Apr 3, 2011

Annamae “Ann” Burns, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2011, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born in Muncie, IN, daughter of the late Russell and Margie (Fadley) Eley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Burns, Sr. on November 11, 1994; a granddaughter, Jessica Lee;...

Sandra S. Nakamura

Sandra S. Nakamura

Apr 2, 2011

Sandra S. Nakamura, 69, of Greenville, was called to Heaven, Saturday, April 2, 2011, from Wayne Healthcare in Greenville. She was born April 27, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Roy Sunday and Dorothy (Miller) Kluhsman. A homemaker, she had worked as a medical biller in California prior to moving back to retire in Greenville. She is survived...

Patty Lou "Pat"

Patty Lou "Pat"

Mar 30, 2011

Patty Lou "Pat" Nease, 77, of Greenville, Ohio,  passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at 1:45 p.m. at Good Samaritan in Dayton, Ohio. She was born July 31,1933 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Corby and Irene (Reeser) Enochs. Pat worked at the Fram Corporation Plant in Greenville prior to becoming a housewife.  She was a musician and played...

Dorothy Mae Vietor

Dorothy Mae Vietor

Mar 29, 2011

Dorothy M. (Sherrick) Vietor, 92, of New Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at her residence. Dorothy was born on February 24, 1919 to the late Alonzo and Jenny (Mack) Sherrick. Dorothy dearly loved gardening and her flowers, but mostly spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by Rosco...

Evelyn Jean Williams

Evelyn Jean Williams

Mar 19, 2011

Evelyn Jean Williams, 59, of Bradford, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on March, 19, 2011. Evelyn was born March 25, 1951 in Campton, Ky to Delores (Hilton) Gibbs and the late Maxie B. Gibbs. Evelyn was a self employed painter with her husband during her life. She enjoyed gardening, raising horses and collecting rooster figurines. Evelyn’s greatest joy...

William M. "Will"

William M. "Will"

Mar 18, 2011

William M. "Will" Thwaits, 27, of Florence, Kentucky and formerly of Greenville, OH and Port Charlotte , Florida, passed away at his residence Friday evening, March 18, 2011. He was born April 22, 1983 in Greenville, OH, son of William L. Thwaits of Monroe, MI, and Terry L. Young of Florence, KY. Will had worked as a personal trainer in...

Jerome W. "Jerry"

Jerome W. "Jerry"

Mar 18, 2011

Jerome W.  "Jerry" Barga, 70, of Greenville, Ohio passed away early Friday morning March 18, 2011 at Clare Bridge Cottage , Sterling House in Greenville, Ohio. He was born September 8, 1940 in Rossburg, Ohio, son of Thelma Rose (Lambert) Barga of Greenville and the late Waldo Cyril Barga. A farmer, Jerry had owned and operated Barga Sales and Service...

Marjorie L. Anthony

Marjorie L. Anthony

Mar 18, 2011

Marjorie Lida (Evilsizor) Anthony, 90, of Arcanum, passed away Friday morning March 18, 2011 at Wayne Health Care in Greenville, Ohio. She was born February 18, 1921 in Springfield, OH, daughter of the late Marshall and Lida (Foose)  Evilsizor.  In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her sisters, Francis Heindl, Mary Cook, Alberta Creasman , a...

Calva "Jean" Marshall

Calva "Jean" Marshall

Mar 14, 2011

Calva Jean Marshall, 69, of New Madison passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011 at the Brethren Retirement Community.   Jean was born in Stouts Mill, West Virginia on July 28, 1941 to the late Arden ”Boss” and Daisy (Pritt) Snyder.Jean worked and was Vice President at Farmer’s State Bank for 18 1/2 years, and later worked at Greenville National...

Rodney J. Derr

Rodney J. Derr

Mar 10, 2011

Rodney J. Derr, 82, of Greenville, and formerly of Union City, OH, passed away early Thursday morning March 10, 2011 at Heartland of Greenville. He was born February 19, 1929 in Darke County, Ohio, son of the late Carl and Treva (Riegle) Derr.  In addition to his parents, Rodney was preceded in death by his 1st wife Maxine Derr, brothers,...

Richard N. Deal

Richard N. Deal

Mar 8, 2011

Richard N. Deal Jr., 42, of Union City, Ohio passed away on March 8, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Richard was born on October 25, 1968 to Richard and Joann Deal Sr. of Union City, Ohio. Richard worked as a welder during his life. In addition to his parents, Richard in survived by two brothers, Vincent and Keith...

Connie L. Hushour

Connie L. Hushour

Mar 8, 2011

Connie L. Hushour, 66, of Greenville, passed away early Tuesday morning march 8, 2011 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio. She was born January 4, 1945 in Greenville, daughter of the late Ralph and Mary E. (Judy) Hushour. Connie had worked several years at the Greenville Public Library and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She is survived...

Ralph E. "Gene"

Ralph E. "Gene"

Mar 4, 2011

Ralph E. "Gene" Bixler, 85, of Greenville, passed away late Friday evening March 4, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born October 8, 1925 in Celina, son of the late William and Ida B.(Bachar) Bixler.  Gene had worked at Mengel's in Union City, IN, farmed, was a greeter at Walmart in Winchester, IN and had retired...

Diane Brown

Diane Brown

Mar 4, 2011

Diane Brown, 61, of Greenville, passed away Friday morning, March 4, 2011 at her residence. She was born September 18, 1949 in East Brunswick, NJ, daughter of the late Elizabeth (Benni) Dickhut and Edgar Dickhut of West Virginia. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Angel and Amy Brown. Diane was retired from News...

Chalmer D. Cruze

Chalmer D. Cruze

Mar 2, 2011

Chalmer D. Cruze, 86, of Ansonia, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 2, 2011 at his sisters residence in Woodington. He was born December 31, 1924 in Darke County, son of the late Melvin T. and Esther L. (Strait) Cruze. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine W. Cruze on January 26, 2006, a...

Ralph E. Locke

Ralph E. Locke

Feb 26, 2011

Ralph E. Locke, 80, of Greenville, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 26, 2011 at Heartland of Greenville. He was born August 3, 1930 in Delisle, OH, son of the late Chalmer and Nellie (West) Locke. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Valerie S. Waldon on December 28, 2009, and a brother, Travis Locke....

Donald F. "Don"

Donald F. "Don"

Feb 25, 2011

Donald F. "Don" Brumbaugh, 76, of Greenville, passed away Friday afternoon, February 25, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. He was born April 21, 1934 in Darke County, son of the late Orville and Etoile Marie (Brandt) Brumbaugh. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Gary, Bob and John Brumbaugh; and a sister,...