Obituaries

John Junior Falknor

John Junior Falknor

Sep 7, 2017

John B. Falknor, 94, of New Madison passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at his residence.John was born February 14, 1923 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late John B. and Marie (Eley) Falknor.In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruthanna Butts and Helen (Petey) Hodgin.John was a member of the New Madison...

Earl Eugene"Joe" Bredeson

Earl Eugene"Joe" Bredeson

Sep 5, 2017

E. E. "Joe" Bredeson, 96, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio.Joe was born November 20, 1920 on a farm Near Madison, Wisconsin, to the late Carl and Jennie (Anfinson) Bredeson.In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by his wife Denise Bredeson, a brother, Glenn Bredeson and...

Janet Mae Bey

Janet Mae Bey

Sep 3, 2017

Janet Mae Bey, 74, of Versailles, passed away Sunday September 3, 2017 at her home.Janet was born on April 3, 1943 in Darke County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Allen and Luella (Sanders) Mendenhall.In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her husband, John Bey, whom she married February 11, 1961; her daughter, Patricia Schoen; and...

Ben Clark Hudson

Ben Clark Hudson

Sep 3, 2017

Ben Clark Hudson, 86, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.Ben was born on September 19, 1930 in Dayton, a son of the late Ben and Molly (Beach) Hudson.In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by three sisters, Ann Menchhofer, Francis Randall and Marie Harris.Ben served his country honorably in...

Donald Duane Holdeman

Donald Duane Holdeman

Aug 27, 2017

Donald Duane Holdeman, 80, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, August 27, 2017 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville. Donald was born on June 30, 1937 in Ansonia, to the late Raymond and Goldie Holdeman. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters, Betty, Marvin, Emerson, Bill and...

David Allen Kuck

David Allen Kuck

Aug 24, 2017

David Kuck, 68, of Greenville passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville.David was born September 14, 1948 in Lima, the son of the late Lester and Mabel (Geib) Kuck.He was preceded in death by his parents.David had worked for Darke County Mental Health and Catholic Social Services as a family and child...

Shannon Francis Vanatta

Shannon Francis Vanatta

Aug 24, 2017

Shannon Francis Vanatta, 62, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at her home. Shannon was born on January 1, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of the late Hubert Pitts and Edna Hamlett. In addition to her parents, Shannon was preceded in death by her son, Jason Wolfe. Shannon had a love of life...

Greg Alan Campbell

Greg Alan Campbell

Aug 22, 2017

Greg A. Campbell, 56 of Ansonia, Ohio passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his residence.He was born November 14, 1960 in Greenville, the son of David and Velma (Rhotehamel) Campbell of Ansonia.Greg is preceded in death by his brother, David (Doug) Campbell.Greg graduated in 1979 from Ansonia High School, where he was active in band,...

Bobby Gene Buteau

Bobby Gene Buteau

Aug 22, 2017

Bobby Buteau 85, of Greenville, passed away, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville.He was born August 17,1932 in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late David and Elsie (Culbertson) Buteau, Sr.In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his brothers, David, Tommy, Donald, Herb, Freddie, and Kenneth; and his sisters,...

Ruth Evelyn Strait

Ruth Evelyn Strait

Aug 15, 2017

Ruth E. Strait, 86, of Greenville, passed away, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.She was born June 26, 1931 in Darke County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Marion and Blanche (Hart) Bateman.In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Strait, and her son, Keith Strait.Ruth was a member of...

Emerson Wayne Arnett

Emerson Wayne Arnett

Aug 12, 2017

Emerson Wayne Arnett, Jr., 78, of Greenville passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at his home.He was born on June 29, 1939 in Greenville to the late Emerson, Sr. and Bernice (Oberer) Arnett.In addition to his parents, Emerson was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Arnett, and his brother-in-law, John Myers.Emerson was a veteran of the United States...

Tammy Jo Shapiro

Tammy Jo Shapiro

Aug 11, 2017

Tammy Jo Shapiro, 68, of Greenville, passed away on early Friday morning, August 11, 2017 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1949 in Union City, IN, to the late Robert and Pauline (Fink) Lyons. Tammy was a caring wife and wonderful mother to her two sons. She was proud of them and the men they had become....

Alice Faye Schlecty

Alice Faye Schlecty

Aug 9, 2017

Alice "Faye" Schlecty, 66, of Rossburg, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville.She was born on January 10, 1951 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Donald and Mary (Boyd) Warner.Faye was an incredibly talented and creative person. She would gather materials and make wreaths and other craft items that were special...

Joseph A Barker

Joseph A Barker

Aug 8, 2017

Joseph Barker, 55, of Union City, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his residence.He was born on April 19,1962 in Piqua, Ohio to Maxine (Hibert) Barker and the late Frank Barker.No services are planned at this time.Services has been entrusted to Oliver Floyd Funeral in Greenville Ohio.

Della Marie Cassity

Della Marie Cassity

Aug 3, 2017

Della Marie (Collins) Cassity, 93, of New Madison, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the State of the Heart Care Center. Della was born on September 7, 1923 in Blairs Mills, Kentucky, to the late Walter and Dora (Lykins) Collins. In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her husband, Ivis Cassity; her brother, Clayton...

Billie Jo Gasquez

Billie Jo Gasquez

Jul 28, 2017

Billie Jo "BJ" Gasquez, 66, of Greenville, passed away early Friday morning, July 28, 2017, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Unit in Greenville. She was born on March 30, 1951 in Greenville, to the late Oral and Ruby (Coppock) Boldman. In addition to her parents, BJ was preceded in death by two sisters, Marilyn Boldman and Rebecca Powell....

Zane Crosby Sutter

Zane Crosby Sutter

Jul 26, 2017

Zane Crosby Sutter, infant son of Matthew and Sarah (Coblentz) Sutter, was stillborn at 33 weeks on July 26, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Zane weighed 3 lbs. 4 oz. and was 16 inches long.In addition to his parents, Zane is survived by his sisters, Eleanor and Evelyn Sutter; his brother, Henry Sutter; his paternal grandparents, Ronald and...

Paul Leon Dickey

Paul Leon Dickey

Jul 17, 2017

Paul Dickey, 72, of Greenville passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville.Paul was born on March 22, 1945 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Edgar and Verla (Brumbaugh) Dickey.In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Dickey and Charles Dickey; and a grandson, Cody Favors.Paul...

Gracelynn And London Walker

Gracelynn And London Walker

Jul 17, 2017

Gracelynn Nicole and London Renee Walker, passed away on July 17, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. They were born on July 17, 2017 to their parents, Alex Walker and Paris Warner-Oakes of Greenville.Gracelynn and London are preceded in death by their paternal papaw, Trent Walker.In addition to their parents, Gracelynn and London are survived by their paternal grammy,...

Charles William Drake

Charles William Drake

Jul 17, 2017

Charles William Drake, Sr., 92, of Greenville passed away early Monday morning on July 17, 2017 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville.Charles was born on June 29, 1925 in South Haven, Michigan to the late Harold and Dorothy (Doxtator) Drake, Sr.In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra JoAnn Engle; a...