Obituaries

Helen M. Karn

Nov 8, 2023

Helen Marie Karn, 90, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Rest Haven in Greenville. 

She was born on November 24, 1932, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Walter and Daisy (Hughes) Beisner. 

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur M. Karn, whom she married on June 18,...

Roger Alan Riggs

Nov 3, 2023

Roger Alan Riggs, age 63 of Greenville, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on April 29, 1960, to the late Harold Riggs and Vertie Quackenbush. 

He is survived by his son, Nathaniel Riggs; daughter, Savanna Harris; grandchildren, Makayla Clark, Jay Riggs, and Ava Harris; and sisters, Lisa (Ron) Brown...

Duane Mark Pearson

Nov 2, 2023

Duane Pearson, age 71 of Greenville, native born of New Weston, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was born on July 18, 1952, in Greenville to the late George and Nioma Pearson.

Duane is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Deanna Pearson (Miller); son, Travis (Nikki) Pearson; daughter, Jeanine Pearson; grandsons, Brandon Adams and Michael Pearson;...

Kathryn Ruth Bowers

Oct 22, 2023

Kathryn Bowers, age 76 of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville. She was born on March 11, 1947 in Dunkirk, New York to the late Robert and Mary Blevins.

In addition to her parents, Kathryn is preceded in death by her son, Michael Bowers; brother, James Robert Blevins.

Kathryn is survived...

John Henry Hamlin III

Oct 15, 2023

John Henry Hamlin III, 47, of Arcanum, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

He was born in West Virginia on April 2, 1976, to John and Robin Hamlin.

John is preceded by his grandparents, Eugene Jordan, John Hamlin Sr., and Shirley Jordan; and nephew, Zachary Harrison-Baker.

He enjoyed hunting, demolition derby, drag racing, and working on cars. More than...

Betty Marie Waggoner

Oct 13, 2023

Betty Marie Waggoner, 87, of North Star, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Village Green Health Campus in Greenville, Ohio.

She was born on January 20, 1936, in New Weston, Ohio, to the late Charles and Alma (Rudolph) Strait.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded by her husband, John Duane Waggoner, whom she married on...

Roger L. McEowen

Oct 12, 2023

Roger L. McEowen, 89, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio. 

He was born on July 10, 1934, in Rossburg, Ohio, to the late Lowell and Dortha (Hathaway) McEowen. 

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen (Connely) McEowen; and his daughter,...

Michael J. Campbell

Oct 11, 2023

Michael "Mike" J. Campbell, 85, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his home. 

He was born on April 14, 1938, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Raymond "Sam" and Dorothy (McGlinch) Campbell. 

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Tom Williams. 

Mike is survived by his wife of...

Steve L. Jeffers

Oct 9, 2023

 

Steven "Steve" Jeffers, 70, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Kettering Health Preble in Eaton, Ohio. 

He was born on May 19, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late John and Geneva (Brinkley) Jeffers.

In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his brothers, Ron Jeffers, John David Jeffers, and Rick...

Marla E. Myers

Oct 2, 2023

Marla E. Myers, 73, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Kettering Health in Kettering, Ohio. 

She was born on May 9, 1950, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Lamar and Dorothy (Brooks) Griffith. 

In addition to her parents, Marla was preceded in death by her husband, Larry M. Myers; and her brothers, Fred (RoAnn) Griffith...

Richard "Dick" Dearing

Oct 1, 2023

Richard "Dick" Dearing, 79, of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at his home. 

He was born on October 20, 1943, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Geraldine (Unger) Dearing.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his grandsons, Alexander Flora and Andrew Flora; and his brother, Ronald Dearing.

Dick...

Marcia Sue Rutherford

Sep 24, 2023

Marcia Sue Rutherford, 81, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton.

She was born on January 23, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Marion and Martha (Burger) Keiter.

In addition to her parents, Marcia was preceded in death by her husband, David "Bones" Rutherford who passed away on June 16, 2023;...

Mary B. Straszheim

Sep 20, 2023

Mary B. Straszheim, 91, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville Ohio, where she had resided since April. 

Mary was born February 22, 1932, to the late Ross and Margaret Bryan in Dayton, Ohio. Following high school graduation from West Carrollton, Ohio, she attended Otterbein College, then went on...

Tab Subler

Sep 20, 2023

Tab W. Subler, 65, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Ayden Healthcare in Greenville.

He was born on February 20, 1958, in Greenville, to the late George and Suzanne (Smith) Subler.

Tab is survived by his children, Dan Subler and Nicole Subler; his brother, Tony (Cathy) Subler of Portland, Indiana; and his nieces, Lisa (Chris)...

Marlene Harrod

Sep 17, 2023

Marlene Patricia Harrod, 90, of Greenville Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the Oakley Place in Greenville.

She was born on July 8, 1933, in Englewood, Ohio, to the late Frank and Mildred (Wetzel) Taylor.

In addition to her parents, Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Harrod, whom she married on December...

Karen Sue Schweigert

Sep 9, 2023

 

Karen Sue Schweigert died at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio, on September 9, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1936, to the late June Smith and James McGurie.

In addition to her parents, Karen was also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Young of Sandusky, Ohio, and stepmother, Francis Darner and husband Lem Darner of...

Kevin Denlinger

Sep 6, 2023

Kevin R. Denlinger, 65, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born on March 15, 1958, in Montgomery County, Ohio, to the late Jesse Raymond and Carol Jean (Yoder-Hyre) Denlinger.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Miller) Denlinger; his children, Melissa (Jethro) Crist of...

Lena Marie Rieman

Sep 6, 2023

Lena Marie (Thwaits) Rieman, 77, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at her home.

She was born on January 12, 1946, in Greenville, Ohio to the late Clarence and Lena Marie (Schmidt) Thwaits.

Marie is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gene Edward Rieman, whom she married on April 19, 1983; her...

Jeff Collins

Sep 4, 2023

Jeff Collins, 78, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.

He was born on April 4, 1945, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to the late Thomas Issac and Hazel Minta (Slone) Collins.

In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his siblings, George Collins, Bernice Figiola, Dolly Parker, Bobby...

Jenesis Sedrick Williams

Sep 3, 2023

Jenesis Sedrick Williams passed away peacefully in his mother's arms on September 3, 2023. He was born earlier that day to his father and mother, Larry Williams III and Janet Kniess, both of Dayton, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Jenesis is survived by his siblings, Larry Williams IV, Bryant Pitts, Jr., Zelea Kniess, Autumn Loretta Williams, and La-Ray...