Obituaries

Terry "Butch" Thomas

Terry "Butch" Thomas

Sep 9, 2011

Terry "Butch" Thomas, 71, of Englewood and formerly of New Madison, passed away at his residence on September 9, 2011. Butch was born on August 12, 1940 to Charlotte Thomas. Butch spent his life training and driving harness horses and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Loreene "Kitch" Thomas, four children, Terri (Doug) West, Dale...

Helen "Petie" L. Hodgin

Helen "Petie" L. Hodgin

Sep 6, 2011

Helen L. “Petie” Hodgin, 85, of New Madison passed away at her residence on September 6, 2011. Helen was born on July 29, 1926 in New Madison, Ohio to the late John B. and Marie (Eley) Falknor. Helen was a very active member of the New Madison community. She was a 1944 graduate of New Madison Schools and a beautician...

Lee "Pete" (Hartzell) Ward

Lee "Pete" (Hartzell) Ward

Sep 4, 2011

Martha Lee “Pete” (Hartzell) Ward, died at Community Health Center in Coldwater, MI, on September 4, 2011.  She was a 28-year resident of Colon, MI, having retired and moved from Versailles, OH.  She was married to the late, Clarence E. “Shorty” Ward on July 19, 1941, in Arcanum, OH, who died in March, 2003.  Preceding her in death were her...

Ralph C. Bohn

Ralph C. Bohn

Sep 1, 2011

Ralph C. Bohn, 91, of New Madison, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 1, 2011. Ralph was born on February 12, 1920in Carroll County, New Winsor MD to the late Clyde and Letha (Blackston) Bohn. Ralph was a farmer his whole life and enjoyed gardening. He loved spending the winters in Sebring, Florida after his retirement. Ralph was...

Ellen K. (Hawkey) Young

Ellen K. (Hawkey) Young

Aug 26, 2011

Ellen K. (Hawkey) Young, 91, of Greenville passed away on August 26, 2011 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. Ellen was born on August 19, 1920 in Castine, to the late Cassius and Edith (Pretsman) Hawkey. Ellen was a homemaker and loved cooking. She worked her family farm with her late husband, Roy O. Young, and took care of...

Nicholas Liam Norman

Nicholas Liam Norman

Aug 26, 2011

Nicholas Liam Norman, 6 weeks old, of New Madison passed away on August 26, 2011 at Children’s Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Nicholas was born on July 15,2011 in Dayton, the son of Jeremy Spencer and Andrea(Harris)Norman. Nicholas is survived by his parents, a sister Katelin Norman and a brother Ethan Spencer, and numerous other family and friends. A Celebration...

Marian A. "Ann"

Marian A. "Ann"

Aug 21, 2011

Marian A. "Ann" Campbell, 79, of Greenville, passed away early Sunday morning, August 21, 2011 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. She was born September 1, 1931 in Knox County, IL, daughter of the late Benjamin Ira and Anna Belle (McCullough) Poole. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Ann had...

George B. Moore

George B. Moore

Aug 21, 2011

George B. Moore, Jr., 69 of Millersville, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 21, 2011 in Greenville, Ohio. He was born April 2, 1942 in Greenville. son of the late George B., Sr. and Lillian Marie (Fields) Moore. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, George B Moore, III on January 28, 2006; a...

George B. Moore

George B. Moore

Aug 21, 2011

George B. Moore, Jr., 69 of Millersville, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 21, 2011 in Greenville, Ohio. He was born April 2, 1942 in Greenville. son of the late George B., Sr. and Lillian Marie (Fields) Moore. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, George B Moore, III on January 28, 2006; a...

Betty Ellen (Oliver)

Betty Ellen (Oliver)

Aug 17, 2011

Betty  Ellen (Oliver) Oehrtman, 85, of Versailles, passed from time to eternity at the Versailles Health Care Center on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. She was born the morning of May 18, 1926 near Castine, OH, to Rolliance (R.W.) and Sadie (Rush) Oliver who proceeded her in death. Her childhood sweetheart, best friend, and faithful husband of 55...

Everett R. "Jack"

Everett R. "Jack"

Aug 17, 2011

Everett R. "Jack" Whittaker, 87, of Greenville, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 17, 2011 at the Oakley House in Greenville. He was born November 10, 1923 in Darke County, son of the late Russell and Iva (Anthony) Whittaker.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma G.  (Eley) Whittaker; a daughter, Shelba Miller;...

J. Harold Anthony

J. Harold Anthony

Aug 11, 2011

J. Harold Anthony, Sr., 96, of Arcanum, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 11, 2011 in the emergency room of Wayne Healthcare in Greenville. He was born February 26, 1915 near Bradford, son of the late Roy and Anna (Cable) Anthony. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie L. (Evilsizor) Anthony on March 18,...

Wanda J. Whittaker

Wanda J. Whittaker

Aug 6, 2011

Wanda Jean Whittaker, 74, of Versailles, and formerly of Ansonia, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Saturday morning, August 6, 2011 at Wayne Healthcare in Greenville.   She was born November 14, 1936 in Miami County, daughter of the late Levi and Bertha (Martin) Mendenhall. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by five...

Gerald M. Roll

Gerald M. Roll

Jul 27, 2011

Gerald  M. Roll, 85 of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio. He was born December 27, 1925 in Brock, Ohio, son of the late Herbert and Esther (Martin) Roll.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ingeborg L. (Laduch-Ketterer) Roll; a sister, Roberta Davis; a...

James D. Yount

James D. Yount

Jul 25, 2011

James D. Yount, 68, of Hollansburg, Ohio and formerly of Union City, IN, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, July 25, 2011 at his residence. He was born January 29, 1943 in Greenville, OH, son of the late Harold H. and Betty June (Brown) Yount. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Bonnie L....

James Allen Buckingham

James Allen Buckingham

Jul 23, 2011

James Allen “Buck” Buckingham, 46, of Greenville, passed away on July 23, 2011 at his residence. Buck was born on November 21, 1964 to Charla Shoup. Buck worked as a contractor refinishing log homes during his life. He enjoyed fantasy football, garage sales and collecting all types of sports cards. Buck is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and...

Carol S. (Strong)

Carol S. (Strong)

Jul 12, 2011

Carol S. (Strong) Brodrick, 55, of Greenville, OH, passed away Tuesday morning, July 12, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born September 20, 1955 in Hamilton, OH, daughter of the late Clarence P., Sr. and Ruby E. (Minyard) Strong. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger C. Brodrick on March...

Russell M. Turner

Russell M. Turner

Jul 10, 2011

Russell M. Turner, 83, of Coldwater, passed away late Sunday afternoon, July 10, 2011 at Heartland of Greenville.   He was born October 19, 1927 in Allen Township, Darke County, son of the late Balinger Berlin and Grace Ethel (Gray) Turner.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, R. Wayne Turner; sisters, Anna Mary...

John L. Durr

John L. Durr

Jul 1, 2011

John L. Durr, 88, of Greenville, passed away early Friday morning, July 1, 2011 at Heartland of Greenville. He was born April 21, 1923 in Darke County, son of the late Roy C. and Wilma B. (Ashman) Durr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty; and a brother, Thomas Durr. John was...

Lowell R. Mcclurg

Lowell R. Mcclurg

Jun 23, 2011

Lowell R. McClurg, 71, of Greenville, Ohio passed away early Thursday afternoon , June 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born on February 12, 1940, in Greenville, Ohio to the late Ralph and Jean (Hipshire) McClurg. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a stepson John Louk. Lowell was retired from restaurant service having worked...