Obituaries

Florence M. Smith

Florence M. Smith

Mar 16, 2016

Florence M. (Hoppe) Smith, 90, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2016. She was born on May 4, 1925 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Josephine (Moosehof) Hoppe.Florence worked as a laborer for Top Value Stamps as a packer,In addition to her parents, Florence is preceded in death by her husband, Pearl Smith; daughter, Sharon Cox;...

Harry L. Ward

Harry L. Ward

Mar 14, 2016

Harry L. Ward, 100, of Greenville, OH, passed away, Monday, March 14, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 20, 1916 in Darke County, Ohio, a son of the late William and Nina (Kesler) Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lessel Joyce (Tuthill) Ward; son -in-law, Terry Dale; 2 brothers...

Clarabel Rife

Clarabel Rife

Mar 11, 2016

Clarabel Rife, 95, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away March 11, 2016 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.Clarabel was born December 17, 1920 in Darke County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Russel and Stella (Rhodes) Alspaugh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Rife; her sister, Berniece Reck; and her brother, Berlyn...

Ted Grote

Ted Grote

Mar 9, 2016

Ted Grote, 87, of Greenville, OH passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville, OH. He was born February 15, 1929 in Ohio, a son of the late Carl and Gladys Grote. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Leila Grote; a sister, Margaret Myers.Ted attended Fenn College majoring...

Carol Hisey

Carol Hisey

Mar 6, 2016

Carol Hisey, 73, of Ansonia, Ohio passed away March 6, 2016 at Kettering Medical Center. Carol was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 25, 1942 to the late Arthur and Elma Jeanette (Ire) Gilpin.Carol enjoyed mowing, gardening and loved animals.In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her brother Ralph Gilpin and her sisters, Betty Jennings, Thelma...

Patricia Peabody

Patricia Peabody

Mar 5, 2016

Patricia Peabody, age 72, of Greenville, OH, passed away, Saturday Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville. She was born November 4, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Elwood Stuart officiating. Family and friends...

James Combs

James Combs

Feb 23, 2016

James Combs, 77 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Heartland of Greenville.James was born January 2, 1939 in Vest, Kentucky, a son of the late Martin Combs and the late Isabella Fugate Miller. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Don Combs, Andy Combs and Gary Miller, and his sister, Theda...

Mark W. Smith

Mark W. Smith

Feb 18, 2016

Mark Smith, 57, of Hollansburg, passed away February 18, 2016, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. He is survived by his wife Beverly (Sullenbarger) Smith.A celebration of life was held Sunday with family and friends. Memorial contributions can be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Ralph "Gene" Irvine

Ralph "Gene" Irvine

Feb 16, 2016

Mr. Ralph "Gene" Irvine, 78, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at his residence.He was born July 15, 1937 in Greenville, Ohio, the son of the late Elmer and Mildred (Hill) Irvine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Treva Hofacker and Wanda Ray.Gene was a 1955 graduate of New...

Lula Lee Boomershine

Lula Lee Boomershine

Feb 16, 2016

Lula Lee (Harris) Boomershine, 64, of Lynn, Indiana passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on February 16, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. Lula was born in Hazard, Kentucky on November 21,1951 to the late Tommy and Rebecca(Wells)Harris.Lula enjoyed painting, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.In addition to her parents, Lulu is preceded in death...

Karen L. Niley

Karen L. Niley

Feb 11, 2016

Karen L. Niley, 75, of Greenville, Ohio passed away, Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.She was born May 16, 1940 in New Paris, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry and Vietta (Brown) Gangwer. Karen was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and belonged to Eastern Star for over 40 years. She...

Frederick L. Fine

Frederick L. Fine

Feb 11, 2016

Frederick L. Fine, 79, of Greenville, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Heartland of GreenvilleHe was born February 26, 1936 in Covington, Ohio, a son of the late Frederick L. Fine Sr. and Elsie Sexzear.Fred attended the Bradford Church of the Brethren, was on the Bradford Auxiliary Police and was in his church's bowling league.He is survived by...

Barry J. Gettinger

Barry J. Gettinger

Feb 9, 2016

Barry J. Gettinger, 70, of Greenville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Heartland of Greenville.He was born December 28, 1945 in London, England, a son of the late James H. and Ida L. (Weymouth) Gettinger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Gettinger.Barry was a Green Beret in the Army's 7th...

Sandra Sue Horn

Sandra Sue Horn

Feb 6, 2016

Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" S. Horn, 73, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Rest Haven in Greenville.She was born October 13, 1942 in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clay P. and Catherine (Hughes) Burns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Burns.Sandy was the telecommunications supervisor at...

Richard A. "Dick" Fletcher

Richard A. "Dick" Fletcher

Feb 4, 2016

Richard A. "Dick" Fletcher, 86, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Thursday, February 04, 2016, at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.He was born April 14, 1929, in Darke County, Ohio, a son of the late Harry and Eva (Aten) Fletcher. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by...

Arlene B. Shepherd

Arlene B. Shepherd

Feb 4, 2016

Mrs. Arlene B. Shepherd, 77, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away, Thursday, February 4, 2016 at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.She was born August 27, 1938 in Darke County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Effie (Ray) Reigle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Shepherd, whom she...

Violet Freeman

Violet Freeman

Jan 31, 2016

Violet V. Freeman, 81, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at her residence.She was born February 28, 1934 in Eubank, Kentucky to the late Herman and Mary Belle (Meeks) Smith. In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death by her great grandson, Owen Nicodemus; and sisters, Dorothy Wilson and Katherine Mashburn.Violet attended Triumphant Christian Center....

Dorothy E. Niley

Dorothy E. Niley

Jan 29, 2016

Dorothy E. Niley, 97, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on January 29, 2016 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born March 17, 1918 in Darke County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Elmer and Goldie (Wentworth) Warvel.Dorothy was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and belonged to Eastern Star for 55 years. She belonged to several...

Addison Chante Westfall

Addison Chante Westfall

Jan 23, 2016

Addison Chante Westfall, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on her birthday, January 23, 2016 at Wayne Health Care in Greenville, Ohio. She was the infant daughter of Aubrey Idle and Dustin Westfall.Addison is survived by 3 siblings, Madison Westfall, Keegan Clark and Kageen Clark, all of Union City, Ohio; Maternal grandmother, Diana Idle of Rossburg, Ohio; paternal grandparents, Dennis...

Rebecca A. Honeycutt

Rebecca A. Honeycutt

Jan 17, 2016

Honeycutt, Rebecca A. of Union, Ohio, formally of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Known to her friends and family as Becky, she was a graduate of Meadowdale High School class of 1971. She worked for the Maria Joseph Living Care Center with over 32 years of service before retiring. She is preceded in...