Obituaries

Ronald L. Rice

Ronald L. Rice

Nov 24, 2014

Ronald L. "Ron" Rice, 65, of Greenville, passed away late Monday afternoon, November 24, 2014, at the Village Green Health Care Center in Greenville.He was born October 16, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, a son of Robert L. Rice of Greenville and the late Vina Opal (Hill) Rice. In addition to his mother, Ron was preceded in death by his wife,...

Norma Leona Blair

Norma Leona Blair

Nov 24, 2014

Norma Leona (Burnside) Blair, 91, of Greenville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 24, 2014. She was born on October 4, 1923, the 11th of 12 children in Montgomery County, Ohio to the late Martin William and Alma Yount (Smith) Burnside.Norma was a great woman of God. She was a farmer's wife and a wonderful mother....

Ethel Marie Murphy

Ethel Marie Murphy

Nov 23, 2014

Ethel M. Murphy, 90, of Greenville and formerly of Glendale, NY, passed away Sunday morning, November 23, 2014 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.Services will take place in New York with burial to follow in the Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale Long Island, New York.Local arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.

Virginia L. "Ginny" Wandle

Virginia L. "Ginny" Wandle

Nov 23, 2014

Virginia L. "Ginny" Wandle, 95, of Greenville, passed away early Sunday morning, November 23, 2014 at the Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville.She was born April 23, 1919 in Darke County, daughter of the late Joseph L. and Maude R. (Hartman) Hart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband's, George "Tex" Erney; and Oren...

Elsie Marjorie Reier

Elsie Marjorie Reier

Nov 19, 2014

Elsie M. Reier, 78, of Arcanum, passed away Wednesday evening, November 19, 2014 at her residence.She was born November 14, 1936 in Dayton, daughter of the late Aloysius H. and Elenora (Keith) Hammaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters.A homemaker, Elsie was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's...

Kenny L. Blackburn

Kenny L. Blackburn

Nov 18, 2014

Kenny L. Blackburn, 68, of Greenville formally of Ansonia, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton.He was born March 30, 1946 in Darke County, Ohio, son of the late Morris R. "Happy" and Mary Jeanette (Karns) Blackburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Benny Blackburn and special friend Margaret Blackburn.He...

Victor Krugh

Victor Krugh

Nov 16, 2014

Victor Krugh, 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Heartland of Greenville.He was born April 20, 1935, in Piqua, Ohio, son of the late Glen and Cleo (Steele) Krugh. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 6 brothers.Victor had owned and operated the former Eastside Carryout in Greenville.There will be no services....

Richard W. Baker

Richard W. Baker

Nov 13, 2014

Richard W. Baker, 81, of Greenville, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 13, 2014 at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.He was born November 20, 1932, in Darke County, son of the late Raymond M. and Sarah A. (Brosey) Baker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene V. (Beatty) Baker...

Andrew Brady Davidson

Andrew Brady Davidson

Nov 13, 2014

Andrew Brady Davidson, age 33, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 in Dayton, Ohio.He was born April 4, 1981, a son of Georgia Ann (Wilder) Davidson and the late William Donald Davidson.In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Kelly Jo (Kerry) Ellison of Wayne Lakes; and two brothers, Michael D. (Cindy) Dickman...

Richard E. "Dick" Burke

Richard E. "Dick" Burke

Nov 12, 2014

Richard E. "Dick" Burke , 75, of Ansonia, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 12, 2014 at his residence.He was born on December 29, 1938 in Greenville, OH, son of the late Rev. Byron B. and Bertha G. (Boze) Burke. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Burke.Dick was retired from ABF Freight...

Lester L. Livingston

Lester L. Livingston

Nov 11, 2014

Lester L. Livingston, 93, of New Weston, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1921 in Union City, Ohio, son of the late Ora and Elsie (Smith) Livingston. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi (McKibben) Livingston whom died on April 30, 2004; son, Dennis Livingston;...

Betty L. (Brenner) Surine

Betty L. (Brenner) Surine

Nov 6, 2014

Betty L. (Brenner) Surine, 92, of Mt. Dora, Florida and formerly of Greenville, passed away November 6, 2014 in Mt. Dora.She was born June 5, 1922 in Greenville, daughter of the late James and Ethel (Shilt) Brenner.Betty had graduated from Greenville High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, OH. Upon graduation from Heidelberg, she then...

Jeffrey T. "Jeff" Keaser

Jeffrey T. "Jeff" Keaser

Oct 31, 2014

Jeffrey T. "Jeff" Keaser, 50, of Greenville, passed away Friday morning, October 31, 2014 at the Kindred Hospital in Dayton. He was born July 4, 1964 in Greenville, son of Charles E. and Marie C. (Kaiser) Keaser of Greenville. Jeff was a Motor Carrier Officer for the Ohio State Highway Patrol. He served on the Greenville Township Fire Department and...

Donald D. Cox

Donald D. Cox

Oct 31, 2014

Donald D. Cox, 84, of Greenville, passed away Friday evening, October 31, 2014 at Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville. He was born June 25, 1930 in Union City, Indiana, a son of the late Claud and Edith (Denny) Cox. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard, Bobby and Gerald Cox. Don served...

Scott B. Tye

Scott B. Tye

Oct 26, 2014

Scott B. Tye, 53, of Troy, OH, passed away early Sunday morning, October 26, 2014 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.He was born August 6, 1961 in Toledo, son of Clayton and Lois (Bails) Tye of Toledo.Scott had worked as a store manager for Staples. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps.He had attended Emry-Riddle Aeronautical University...

Betty A Foster

Betty A Foster

Oct 26, 2014

Betty A. FosterHollansburg, Ohio - Betty A. Foster, 92, of Hollansburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. Betty was born on June 2, 1922 in Hollansburg, Ohio to the late Carl and Maude (Cox) Moore. Betty retired from Corning Glass in Greenville. She was a member of the Order of the...

Donald E. "Don" Baker

Donald E. "Don" Baker

Oct 25, 2014

Donald E. "Don" Baker, 63, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the VA Medical Center Hospice Care Unit in Dayton.He was born February 27, 1951 in Dayton, son of the late Donald E., Sr. and Alice (Bogan) Baker.Don was retired from the former Corning Glass in Greenville. He was a veteran of the US Air Force having...

Billy "Little Joe" Thompson

Billy "Little Joe" Thompson

Oct 23, 2014

Billy "Little Joe" Thompson, 74, of Greenville, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2014 at Heartland of Greenville.He was born June 10, 1940 in Greenville, son of the late Robert and Delores (Boyer) Thompson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Dixie Beckett, and two brothers, Dwight and Tommy Thompson.Joe was a bartender for...

Joann Deal

Joann Deal

Oct 20, 2014

Joann (Osborne) Deal, 64, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on October 20,2014 at at her residence. Joann was born on July 1,1950 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Lawrence and Ruby (Richmond)Osborne. Joann loved to go camping and fishing. She enjoyed quilting and painting figurines. Joann's most precious past time was spending time with her family. In addition to...

Donald E. Swank

Donald E. Swank

Oct 20, 2014

Donald E. Swank 89, of Greenville, Ohio passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton, Ohio.He was born May 24, 1925 in Ft. Jefferson, Ohio, son of the late Ira and Pauline (Foureman) Swank. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Swank.Don was a farmer, a lifelong poultry raiser and...