Obituaries

Kenneth Rismiller

Kenneth Rismiller

Dec 24, 2023

Kenneth Dale Rismiller, age 87, of Bradford, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 31, 1936, in Troy, Ohio to the late Ervin and Hazel Rismiller.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his daughters, Donna Ruth Garneau and Karen Sue Jacobsen; siblings, Carl (Joyce) Rismiller and Betty...

Jack E. Runner

Jack E. Runner

Dec 21, 2023

Jack Everett Runner, 92, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Hilltop Health and Rehab in Weatherford.

He was born on April 1, 1931, in Washington Township, Darke County, to the late Opha and Leonora (Stetson) Runner.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his children, Gregory Runner and Sharon Runner; his...

Lowell Lee Brinley

Lowell Lee Brinley

Dec 20, 2023

Lowell Lee Brinley, age 88, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Brethren Retirement Community. He was born on October 9, 1935 in Hollansburg to the late Raymond and Hazel Brinley.

In addition to his parents, Lowell is preceded in death by his siblings, Albert, Raymond, Jimmy, Esta, Jane, Margaret, and Mary; and great grandson, Drew Steinberger.

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Jamie E. Menger

Jamie E. Menger

Dec 18, 2023

Jamie E. Menger, 55, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on December 18, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.

He was born on May 17, 1968, in Greenville, to the late Kenny Menger and Linda (Hale) Alvey. 

In addition to his parents, Jamie was preceded in death by his son, Dylan Stith; his brothers, Jeffrey and Tim Menger; and his...

Walter E. Swartz, Jr.

Walter E. Swartz, Jr.

Dec 3, 2023

Walter “Buster” Eugene Swartz, Jr., age 67, of New Madison, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Union City Care Center. He was born on August 1, 1956 in Greenville to the late Walter and Patsy Swartz. Buster grew up in New Madison, he also lived in Greenville and Celina.

Buster worked at Stan Ray & Sons and drove...

Jamilia Elizabeth Martin

Jamilia Elizabeth Martin

Dec 2, 2023

Jamie Elizabeth Martin, age 19, of Arcanum, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Dayton Children’s Hospital. She was born on January 6, 2004 in Great Falls, MT to her parents, Jill and Sean Martin.

In addition to her parents, Jamie is survived by her siblings, Jacob (Katie) Martin and their daughters, Joy and Charity, Stephanie Martin, Sophie Martin,...

Patricia Ann Epperly

Patricia Ann Epperly

Dec 2, 2023

Patricia Ann Epperly, age 82 of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Greenville.

She was born to the late Ralph and Marjorie (Bohman) Mayo on December 16, 1940.

In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by two of her brothers and their spouses, Ralph and Betty Mayo and Richard...

Kevin I. Henninger

Kevin I. Henninger

Dec 1, 2023

Kevin Ian Henninger, age 69, of Greenville OH, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at his home. He was born on February 6, 1954 in Greenville to the late Joseph Warren Henninger and Margery Ellen Tyron.

In addition to his parents, Kevin is preceded in death by his sister, Bethany Gonzalez; and brother, Brent Henninger.

Kevin is survived by...

Catherine Ann Alexander

Catherine Ann Alexander

Nov 30, 2023

Catherine Ann Alexander (Knox), 72, of New Madison, Ohio went to be with her savior, Jesus Christ on November 30, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Cathy was born on January 9, 1952 in Richmond, IN to Shirley (Wiegand) and the late Robert Knox.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her in-laws Foster...

Wanda Eileen Roberts

Wanda Eileen Roberts

Nov 30, 2023

Wanda Eileen Roberts, age 62 of Greenville, passed away on November 30, 2023, at her home.

She was born on April 6, 1961, in Greenville to the late Franklin Nichols and Lois Nichols.

In addition to her father, Wanda is preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Nichols.

Wanda is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Rickey...

Earl E. Speicher

Earl E. Speicher

Nov 29, 2023

Earl E. Speicher, 39, of Union City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana. 

He was born on October 30, 1984 in Marysville, Ohio, to Troy Speicher and Mechelle (Thirkield) Stanley.

Earl is survived by his companion, Shannon Hill of Union City, Indiana; his children, Keyana Speicher and Connor Speicher; his step-children, Cheyenne Hill, Travis...

Beatrice E. Burke

Beatrice E. Burke

Nov 29, 2023

Beatrice E. Burke, 91, of Rossburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Versailles Health and Rehab in Versailles, Ohio.

She was born on February 27, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Charles and Ethel (Rentz) Hessler.

In addition to her parents, Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Bobby "Bob" Burke, whom she...

Ronald Earl Wolf

Ronald Earl Wolf

Nov 29, 2023

Ronald Earl Wolf, age 79 of Greenville, passed away on November 29, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 22, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Earl and Betty Wolf.

Ronald is survived by his children, Timothy Wolf and Tamara Wolf; siblings, Kenny (Penny) Wolf, Robert Wolf, Barry Wolf, and Cheryl (John) Stanley; grandchildren, Danielle, Brittany, and...

Loretta Mae McClurg

Loretta Mae McClurg

Nov 22, 2023

Loretta Mae McClurg, 86, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.

She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, on December 22, 1936, to the late Frank and Margaret (Williams) Murphy. 

In addition to her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell R. McClurg, whom she...

James Willis Kildow

James Willis Kildow

Nov 15, 2023

James Willis Kildow IV, age 54, passed away at his home in Greenville Ohio on November 15 2023. He was born on August 14 1969 in Union City Indiana to the late James Willis Kildow III and Janet Stewart.

James loved classic cars, crossword puzzles and music of all kinds. He was well-known for his elaborate sense of humor, especially...

Tara Mae Geyer

Tara Mae Geyer

Nov 13, 2023

Tara Mae Geyer, age 38, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at her home.

She was born on August 28, 1985, in Greenville to Mary Plush and the late Gerry Geyer.

In addition to her father, Gerry Geyer, Tara is preceded in death by her son, Aydyn York; paternal grandparents, Robert and Audrey Geyer; cousin, Harold...

Jeremiah D. Burkhart

Jeremiah D. Burkhart

Nov 12, 2023

Jeremiah Daniel Burkhart, 39, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Jeremiah was able to be an organ donor. His selfless actions will allow others to prosper, and his legacy will live on forever.

He was born on October 21, 1984, in Greenville to Ava A. (Taylor) Burkhart of Greenville...

Robert W. Boyd, Sr.

Robert W. Boyd, Sr.

Nov 12, 2023

Robert W. Boyd, Sr., 97, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. 

He was born on October 29, 1926, in Winchester, Indiana, to the late John and Lucille (Campbell) Boyd. 

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Peg" E. (Mendenhall) Boyd, whom he...

Harold "Skip" D. Hoover

Harold "Skip" D. Hoover

Nov 11, 2023

Harold Duane Hoover, commonly known as "Skip", of New Paris, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Reid Health at the age of 82.

He was born on May 1, 1941, in Gilmore County, West Virginia, to the late Harold Duane Williams and Helen Pearl (Lamb) Hoover.

In addition to his birth parents, Skip was also preceded in...

Sharon L. Snell

Sharon L. Snell

Nov 9, 2023

Sharon L. Snell, 81, of Greenville Ohio went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2023, in the care of EverHeart Hospice.

She was preceded in death by her parents Walter M. Robinson and Hazel E. Robinson and a brother Larry M. Robinson.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years John C. Snell; her daughter, Sherrie...