Obituaries

Margaret Helen Mackey

Margaret Helen Mackey

Jun 11, 2008

Margaret Helen Mackey, 85, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, June 11, 2008 at Heartland of Greenville. She was born in Knoxville, TN, daughter of the late Robert and Zella Humphrey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren and Ray Humphrey and a sister, Iva Humphrey. She had worked many years for Boyd's...

Harry D. Wright

Harry D. Wright

Jun 9, 2008

Harry D. Wright, 94, of Greenville, passed away Monday morning, June 9, 2008 at the Alterra Sterling House in Greenville. He was born in Miami County, son of the late Charles W. and Albertha Mabel (Martin) Wright. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Florence H. (Klenk) Wright on January 20, 2001; and two...

Richard L. Rodeheffer

Richard L. Rodeheffer

Jun 3, 2008

Richard L. Rodeheffer, 52 of Rossburg, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Darke Co., son of the late David R. & Ruth (Baker) Rodeheffer. He was a retired employee of the Huffy Corp., having worked there for over 20 years. Richard is survived by his wife, Estella P. (Lozano) Rodeheffer; 2 daughters and...

Tracey Fetters

Tracey Fetters

May 29, 2008

Tracey A. "Trey" Fetters, 42,of Dayton, lost his brief battle with cancer, Friday May 29, 2008 at the Kettering Medical Center. He was born Feb. 13, 1966 in Darke Co., son of David L. & Reva L. (Flory) Fetters of Greenville. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Randy J. Fetters. Tracey was a 1984 graduate of Franklin...

Mary Lou Shahan

Mary Lou Shahan

May 20, 2008

Mary Lou Shahan, 75, of Greenville went to be with her Lord Tuesday morning, May 20 at her residence. She was born in Union City, IN, daughter of the late Harry D. and Ruby M. (Bruss) Benner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira J. Shahan on September 1, 2002. Mary was retired...

Betty J. Gerace

Betty J. Gerace

May 17, 2008

Betty J. Gerace, 84, of Greenville, passed away late Saturday evening, May 17 at her residence. She was born in Canton, OH, daughter of the late Martin and Hilda (Knepper) McCall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 52 years, Charles and a grandson Jermiah Gerace. Betty atended McKinley High School in...

Jason David Hale

Jason David Hale

May 6, 2008

Jason David Hale, 37 of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at his home. Jason was born on September 14, 1970 to Jay Allen Hale and the late Sharron (McCabe) Michael in Wabash, Indiana. Jason was in sales and self-employed. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. Jason was a huge NASCAR fan and loved racing; but...

Michael D. "Mike"

Michael D. "Mike"

Apr 30, 2008

Michael D. "Mike" Ploch, 59, of Greenville, went to be with Jesus Wednesday morning, April 30, 2008 at his residence. Mike was born in Darke County, son of the late Esther (Goens) and Sherman Ploch. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Myrna and Clymer Harp. Mike worked at Neff Lettering in...

Rev. Eddie D.

Rev. Eddie D.

Apr 26, 2008

Rev. Eddie D. Zumbrun, 60, of Union City, OH, entered God's Glory early Saturday morning, April 26, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Greenville, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, J. Raymond Zumbrun and a son, Terry Zumbrun. He was retired from Union City Tool and Die. Eddie enjoyed numerous vocations. His favorite was his...

Richard L. Shiverdecker

Richard L. Shiverdecker

Apr 21, 2008

Richard L. "Dick" Shiverdecker, 76, of Greenville and formerly of Rossburg, passed away early Monday morning, April 21, 2008 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. He was born near Ansonia, son of the late Leroy and Celia C. (Armstrong) Shiverdecker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Routson. Dick was retired from Emerson Electric...

Herbert F. Luebke

Herbert F. Luebke

Apr 21, 2008

Herbert F. Luebke, 86, of Greenville and formerly of Osgood and Troy, OH prior to retiring in Sugar Hollow, VA, passed away Monday evening, April 22, 2008 at Heartland of Greenville. He was born in North Star, OH son of the late Henry and Claire (Overman) Luebke. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Ruth Ellen Witters

Ruth Ellen Witters

Apr 11, 2008

Ruth Ellen Witters, 72, of Greenville, passed away early Friday morning, April 11, 2008 at Gade Nursing Home in Greenville. She was born in Greenville, daughter of the late William Basil and Mary Lucille (Supinger) Witters. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Ruth Ellen had worked for several years at...

William M. Sewell

William M. Sewell

Apr 5, 2008

William M. "Bill" Sewell, 78, of Ansonia, OH passed away Saturday evening, April 5, 2008 at Heartland of Greenville. He was born in Baptist, KY, son of the late George and Della (Christman) Sewell. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served from 1952 to 1956. He was retired from Borg-Warner Automotive in Muncie, IN. In addition...

David D. Lephart

David D. Lephart

Apr 3, 2008

David D. Lephart, 55, of Greenville passed away early Thursday morning, April 3 at the emergency room of Wayne Hospital in Greenville. He was born in Muncie, IN, the son of the late Maurice and Thelma R. (Mong) Lephart. An avid golfer, David had worked for the last 32 years at Honeywell (Fram/Allied Signal) in Greenville. He is survived by...

Helen L. Grimes

Helen L. Grimes

Apr 2, 2008

Helen L. Grimes, 83, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, April 2 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. She was born in Darke County, daughter of the late Richard and Mabel (Manzey) Mote. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Herman H. Grimes on April 3, 1994; five brothers, Gerald Mote, Glen...

Athern E. Cunningham

Athern E. Cunningham

Apr 2, 2008

Athern E. "Buck" Cunningham, 79, of Rossburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 2 at his residence of a brief illness. He was born in Darke County near Dawn, son of the late Ellsworth and Vesta E. (Gunckel) Cunningham. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Bettie (Higgs) Cunningham, whom he married April 8,...

Roger C. Brodrick

Roger C. Brodrick

Mar 31, 2008

Roger C. Brodrick, 51, of Greenville, passed away Monday afternoon, March 31 at the emergency room of Wayne Hospital. He was born in Greenville, the son of the late Sherril and Leona F. (Andrew) Brodrick. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Scott and his wife Peggy (Powers) Brodrick. Roger was retired from J...

Ruby H. Sholley

Ruby H. Sholley

Mar 25, 2008

Ruby H. Sholley, 81, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday evening, March 25 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. She was born in Cleveland, OH the daughter of the late McKelvey and Esta Fern (Faehl) Atkinson. She was adopted in 1937 by the late John and Bertha Hampshire near Ansonia. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Dorothy M. Dailey

Dorothy M. Dailey

Mar 19, 2008

Dorothy M. Dailey, 80, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 19 at Heartland of Greenville. She was born in Lincoln County, KY, daughter of the late Leslie and Lula Belle (Anderson) Adams. In addition to her parents she was preceded by a son, Thomas Dailey, III in infancy; two brothers, James and Ernest Adams; and a sister, Lena Mae...

Loetta L. Leis

Loetta L. Leis

Mar 14, 2008

Loetta L. Leis, 89, of Greenville, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville. She was born July 30, 1918 in Darke Co., daughter of the late Isiah & Silvia (Reese) Shoop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Leis on Feb. 22, 2006; a brother, Glen Shoop;...