Obituaries

Judith K. Hathaway

Judith K. Hathaway

May 1, 2025

Judith "Judie" Kay Hathaway, age 83, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

She was born on January 20, 1942, in Elwood, Indiana to the late Robert and Evelyn Juanita Cole.

In addition to her parents, Judie was preceded in death by her husband, Phil Hathaway, whom she married on March 17, 1965,...

Bryan E. Grice

Bryan E. Grice

Apr 30, 2025

Bryan E. Grice, age 63, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home.

He was born on January 9, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Grice.

Bryan is survived by his girlfriend, Denise Piatt of Huber Heights; his sister, Nicole (Shane) Rorick-Meredith of Monroeville, Indiana; and his nieces, Gabby...

Phyllis Ann Caldwell

Phyllis Ann Caldwell

Apr 30, 2025

Phyllis Ann Caldwell, 92, of Greenville, passed away on April 30, 2025, at her home, after an exceptional valiant fight, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 9, 1932, in Darke County, to the late Melvin and Esther (Strait) Cruze.

In addition to her parents, Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband, Russell T. Caldwell; her brother and sister-in-law,...

Maurice L. Brown

Maurice L. Brown

Apr 24, 2025

Maurice Leon Brown, age 87, of Castine, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.

Maurice was born August 29, 1937, in Montgomery County, Ohio, to the late Russell and Inez (Clegg) Brown.

In addition to his parents, Maurice is preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Sorrell) Brown, whom he married April 30, 1960 and...

Tim D. Bracy

Tim D. Bracy

Apr 21, 2025

Tim D. Bracy, age 67, of West Milton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Kettering Health in Kettering, Ohio.

He was born on May 16, 1957, in Greenville to Linda Yoder of West Milton and the late Nelson Bracy.

In addition to his father, Tim was preceded in death by his nephew, Matt Rupert.

Along with his mother, Linda, Tim...

Sherry L. Apple

Sherry L. Apple

Apr 18, 2025

Sherry L. Apple, age 77 of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 18, 2025.

She was born on July 23, 1947, in Miamisburg, Ohio, to the late Hershel and Gladys (James) Hart; she is also preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Apple, whom she married on June 20, 1970, and who passed away on November...

Jane Elizabeth Kendall

Jane Elizabeth Kendall

Apr 17, 2025

Jane Elizabeth Kendall, age 84, of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Oakley Place in Greenville.

Born on April 11, 1941, to the late James and Elizabeth (Synder) Wiley. Jane spent her life in the heart of Arcanum, where she graduated from Arcanum High School and went on to serve her community with unwavering dedication.

In...

Alan Pittaway

Alan Pittaway

Apr 15, 2025

Alan Pittaway, 71, of Greenville, passed away on April 15, 2025, at Wayne Hospital in Greenville.

He was born on March 3, 1954, in Oxford, England, to the late Stanley and Mary (Chiddington) Pittaway.

In addition to his parents, Alan is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kimberly (Palsgrove) Pittaway, whom he married on July 1, 2006, and who passed on...

Barbara Jean Shaw

Barbara Jean Shaw

Apr 13, 2025

Barbara "Barb" Jean Shaw, age 96, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.

She was born on July 21, 1928, in Winchester, Indiana, to the late Wilbur and Lela (Byrum) Teagarden.

In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Shaw, whom she married on...

Curt Hiatt

Curt Hiatt

Apr 12, 2025

Curt Hiatt, age 63, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born on August 3, 1961, in Greenville, to the late Duane and Dorothy (Foreman) Hiatt.

In addition to his parents, Curt was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Katlynn Nestor.

Curt is survived by his wife of 37 years,...

Lowell J. Rhoades

Lowell J. Rhoades

Apr 11, 2025

Lowell J. Rhoades, age 96, of Greenville, Ohio, formerly of New Madison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Brethren Retirement Community.

He was born on July 24, 1928, in Union City, Ohio, to the late Russell and Mabel (Denniston) Rhoades.

In addition to his parents, Lowell was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty (Lenhoff) Rhoades,...

Clifford "Cliff" J. Howell

Clifford "Cliff" J. Howell

Apr 8, 2025

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Clifford "Cliff" J. Howell, age 72, of New Madison, Ohio, completed his final haul in Huntington County, Indiana, where he passed away unexpectedly.

He was born on January 13, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Harold and Lorraine (Ballard) Howell.

In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by his brother, Dewayne Howell; and...

Helen M. Caldwell

Helen M. Caldwell

Mar 25, 2025

Helen Marie Caldwell, age 77, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Versailles Healthcare in Versailles, Ohio. She was born on April 28, 1947, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Lena (Bubnick) Miniard and the late Burley Miniard, Jr.

In addition to her father, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Caldwell; her brothers, Donald Miniard,...

Michele Sue Ruby

Michele Sue Ruby

Mar 25, 2025

Michele Sue Ruby, age 82, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville, Ohio.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 8, 1942, to the late Dwight and Mary "Virginia" (Lindsey) Dean.

In addition to her parents, Michele was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Dean and Harry "Sonny" Dean.

Michele is...

Jared Taylor Aukerman

Jared Taylor Aukerman

Mar 22, 2025

Jared T. Aukerman, 27, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Greenville, died as the result of a car accident on March 22, 2025.

Jared was born June 23, 1997, in Greenville, to the late Laura A. McGriff and Kyle Aukerman.

In addition to his mother, Jared was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, David L. McGriff, of Greenville.

In addition to his father,...

Kelly Kay Clark

Kelly Kay Clark

Mar 22, 2025

Kelly Kay Clark, age 55 of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 15, 1969 in Greenville to the late James and Darlene (Worthen) Plessinger.

Kelly will be loved and missed by her husband, Jerry Clark of Greenville, whom she married on March 27, 1999; her children, Jesse and...

James "Jim" Dennis Marker

James "Jim" Dennis Marker

Mar 21, 2025

James “Jim” Dennis Marker, age 77 of Greenville, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 22, 1947 in Greenville to the late Doyle and Marjorie (McClurg) Marker.

In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley Keiber and Karen Swabb.

Jim will be deeply missed by...

Sue Schneider

Sue Schneider

Mar 20, 2025

Karen Sue Schneider, age 71, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.

She was born on April 19, 1953, to the late Otto "Red" Saunders and Jean (Rittenhouse) Little.

She is survived by her children, Angie (Michael) Via of Greenville, and Bo (Neshell) Schneider of Greenville; her grandchildren, Cody Schneider, Keisha Wert,...

Sondra Sue Marker

Sondra Sue Marker

Mar 15, 2025

Sondra Sue Marker, age 86, of Greenville passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Everheart Hospice Care Center, Greenville.

She was born on October 3, 1938 in Portland, IN to the late James Wheeler and Josephine (Robbins) Mills.

In addition to her parents, Sue is preceded in death by her step-father, Jay Mills; brother, James Wheeler; and sister, Kate Bronstan.

Sue will...

Stephen Austin "Big Bake" Baker

Stephen Austin "Big Bake" Baker

Mar 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen Austin "Big Bake" Baker, 25 of Ansonia, on March 11, 2025, at Kettering Health Dayton.

Born on September 26, 1999, in Greenville, Ohio, to Joshua and Debbie (Nestor) Baker, Austin was a shining light in the lives of many.

Austin was a 2018 graduate of Franklin-Monroe and MVCTC, where he...