Obituaries

Carl Wilbur Arnett

Carl Wilbur Arnett

Aug 2, 2010

Carl W. Arnett, Jr., 84, of Greenville and formerly from New Madison passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Brethren Retirement Community. Carl was born in Darke County on April 26, 1926 to the late Carl W., Sr. and Treva (Studebaker) Arnett. Carl was a sausage maker during most of his life for the Deckers Packing Co. He...

Forest W. Gibson

Forest W. Gibson

Jul 29, 2010

Forest William Gibson, 85, of Greenville and formerly of Ansonia, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 29, 2010 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. He was born in Richland Township, Darke County, son of the late Ernest Ira and Bessie Florence (Root) Gibson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Regina Delk. Forest had...

Richard "Dick" Alonzo Eley

Richard "Dick" Alonzo Eley

Jul 29, 2010

Richard ‘Dick’ Alonzo Eley, 89, of New Madison, passed away at his residence to be with the Lord on July 29, 2010. Dick was born on October 16, 1920 at his homestead in New Madison to the late Alonzo and Nancy (Royer) Eley. Dick was a graduate of New Madison High School in 1938. He was employed by the US...

Ruby Mildred House

Ruby Mildred House

Jul 25, 2010

Ruby M. (Wolford) House, 95, of Greenville and formerly from New Madison, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 at the Brethren Retirement Community. Ruby was born on October 25, 1914, daughter of the late David and Vernie (Miller) Wolford. Ruby loved working with her husband, hand and hand everyday on their farm. She loved her baby pigs and chickens. Most...

Bonnie L. Smalley

Bonnie L. Smalley

Jul 24, 2010

Bonnie L. Smalley, 61, of Greenville, passed away Saturday morning, July 24, 2010 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. She was born January 29, 1949 in Greenville, daughter of the late Martin C. and Fay (Linebaugh) Overholser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David M. Smalley on March 3, 2006. She had worked at...

Janet L. Nixon

Janet L. Nixon

Jul 24, 2010

Janet L. Nixon, 78, of Greenville, passed away Saturday morning, July 24, 2010 at her sisters residence in Wayne Lakes. She was born January 9, 1932, near Bradford, daughter of the late Robert E. and Velma (Eley) Nixon. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her step mother, Ethel Nixon and a brother, Jack L. Nixon....

James "Jim" Allen Clear

James "Jim" Allen Clear

Jul 20, 2010

James Allen Clear was born February 1, 1951. Jim's parents are Frank (deceased) and Gladys Mae Clear. Jim has two sisters, Teresa Stetler Clear, Cindi Garrett and husband Colin Garrett as well as a brother Chris Clear and wife Lori. I, Cathy Clear, married Jim on October 26th, 1970. We have two beautiful daughters, Nicki Sommer married to Justin Sommer...

Connie J.Stephan-Fetzer

Connie J.Stephan-Fetzer

Jul 17, 2010

Connie J. Stephan- Fetzer, 49 of Belding, MI, formally of Lynn, IN passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 17, 2010 at her residence. She was born January 28, 1961 in Greenville, Ohio, daughter of Frederick W. Stephan of Winchester, IN and the late Ethel (Wilson) Stephan. Connie worked  as a para professional at the Belding Area Schools Ellis Elementary. She is...

Lloyd A. Ditty

Lloyd A. Ditty

Jul 14, 2010

Lloyd A. Ditty, 85 of Greenville, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 14, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital  in Dayton. He was born August 9, 1924 in Greenville, son of the late Lloyd M. and  Mary C. (Witters) Ditty. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi E. (Hittle) Ditty on July 1, 2009; and...

Robert Hickman Floeck

Robert Hickman Floeck

Jul 12, 2010

Robert H. Floeck, Jr., 79, of Greenville, passed away at his residence on July 12, 2010. Robert was born on October 18, 1930 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Robert H. and Beatrice C. (Baker) Floeck. Robert worked in construction throughout his life, working 10 years in Alaska on the Alaskan Pipeline. He is also a retired Teamster. Robert served...

Frieda Hartzell

Frieda Hartzell

Jul 9, 2010

Frieda Hartzell, 104, of Greenville, passed away early Friday morning, July 9, 2010 at her residence. She was born October 29, 1905 in Greenville Township, Darke County, daughter of the late Frank and Matilda (Grote) Rismiller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David John Hartzell on July 4, 1974; a brother, Elva Rismiller;...

Ernest D. Drake

Ernest D. Drake

Jul 8, 2010

Ernest D. Drake, 92, of Greenville and formerly of Ansonia, passed away Thursday evening, July 8, 2010 at Heartland of Greenville He was born in Patterson Township, Darke County son of the late Elmer and Opal (Sanders) Drake. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary B. (Jenkinson) Drake on December 1, 2008; a...

Virgie P. St.

Virgie P. St.

Jul 7, 2010

Virgie P. St. John, of Union City, OH, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 7, 2010, at the Union City Care Center. She was born April 15, 1913 in Montgomery County, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Amanda (McFarland) Kline.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Albert St. John; brothers, Richard, Russell and...

Terry J. Borgerding

Terry J. Borgerding

Jul 5, 2010

Terry J. Borgerding, 55, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, July 5, 2010, of natural causes at his residence. He was born February 12, 1955 in Greenville, son of Marilyn (George) Borgerding of New Weston and the late Richard Borgerding . In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, Ed Borgerding. Terry was a...

Roy "Bill" Ditty

Roy "Bill" Ditty

Jul 2, 2010

Roy “Bill” W. Ditty, 69, of New Madison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 2, 2010. Bill was born in Darke County on February 5, 1941 to the late Robert W. and Martha W. (Wyne) Ditty. Bill was a strong Christian man who loved the Lord. He was an excellent singer and especially loved to sing...

Wanda J. Williamson

Wanda J. Williamson

Jul 1, 2010

Wanda J. Williamson, 87, of Greenville, passed away late Thursday evening, July 1, 2010 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. She was born in Darke County on July 22, 1922, daughter of the late Roy E. and Dola F. (McDowell) Wilt.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Williamson; a son Gary...

Dorothy E. Boerger

Dorothy E. Boerger

Jun 30, 2010

Dorothy E. Boerger, 83, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday evening, June 30, 2010 at her residence. She was born December 8, 1926 in Minster, OH, daughter of the late August and Katherine (Bergman) Kalkhoff. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Boerger on July 26, 1995; 2 great granddaughters; and a sister,...

Gladys I. Harmeson

Gladys I. Harmeson

Jun 29, 2010

Gladys I. Harmeson, 96, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday evening, June 29, 2010 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born in Darke County on December 17, 1913, daughter of the late Albert and Cora (Skeggs) Kaffenberger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her step mother, Maacha Kaffenberger; a sister, Myrtle Bennett; and...

Ora I. Marshall

Ora I. Marshall

Jun 29, 2010

Ora I. Marshall, 81, of Union City, Ohio, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 29, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Greenville, Ohio on September 3, 1928, son of the late Charles and Goldie (Heller) Marshall.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother,  Ralph Marshall; sisters, Irene Petry and Marie Ottman-Craig. He was...

Jerry Lee Zell

Jerry Lee Zell

Jun 27, 2010

Dr Jerry Lee Zell 68 of Greenville went to be with our Lord and Savior at Rest Haven Nursing Home after a short illness. He was born November 14, 1941. Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years Rosemary (Spitler) Zell of Greenville, 2 daughters, Teresa Unthank and husband Robert Unthank of West Manchester, Deb Summers of Greenville, 5...