Obituaries

Joyce Ann Ruebush

Joyce Ann Ruebush

Dec 23, 2019

Joyce Ann Ruebush, 92, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019, at her son's home in Camden, Ohio. She was born on December 8, 1927, in Montgomery County, Ohio to the late George and Nellie (Shiveler) Jay. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ruebush; and her two sisters and...

Michael Gaither Price

Michael Gaither Price

Dec 21, 2019

Michael Gaither Price, was born and angel, on December 21, 2019, at 3:39 AM. He weighed 12.4 ounces and was 10 inches long. "He had his Daddy's feet and his Mommy's nose. We will never forget how perfect and tiny our sweet baby boy is. How he will never know pain and sorrow. He will never have a sad day....

Mickey N. Poling

Mickey N. Poling

Dec 20, 2019

Mickey N. Poling, 70, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019, at the State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on May 26, 1949, in Wayne County, Indiana, to the late Sherwood and Ruth (Vietor) Poling. Mickey graduated in 1968 from Westmont High School in Hollansburg. He spent over 43 years working...

Ronald Lee Brumbaugh

Ronald Lee Brumbaugh

Dec 17, 2019

Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Brumbaugh, 78, of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Ronnie was born on September 20, 1941, in Miami County, Ohio, to the late David L. and Mary (Wackler) Brumbaugh. Ronnie enjoyed being a farmer and everything that came with it. He raised pigs, and owned and raced...

Theodore Joseph Trittschuh

Theodore Joseph Trittschuh

Dec 11, 2019

Ted J. Trittschuh, 78, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on December 11, 2019, at Kindred Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.He was born on August 19, 1941, in Darke County, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Carol (Schlecty) Trittschuh.In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Todd Walls; and his granddaughter, Rebecca Trittschuh.Ted was a 1960 graduate...

Glenna M. Dispennette

Glenna M. Dispennette

Dec 9, 2019

Glenna M. Dispennette, 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville. She was born on August 3, 1940, in Henton, Kentucky, to Glenn and Nellie (Gillispie) Perkins. Glenna served honorably in The United States Army. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her...

Jeanette Viola Mills

Jeanette Viola Mills

Dec 9, 2019

Jeanette Viola Mills, 92, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away on December 9, 2019, at Greenville Health and Rehab in Greenville, Ohio. She was born on January 5, 1927, in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Eli M. and Flora Mae (Studebaker) Smith. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Edgar Mills, whom she...

Barbara J. Gump

Barbara J. Gump

Dec 2, 2019

Barbara J. (Keaser) Gump, 75, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, at the Oakley Place in Greenville. She was born on December 20, 1943, in Greenville to the late O.F. and Ethel (Siders) Keaser. In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gump, whom she married on September 5, 1958;...

Carolyn J. Irvine

Carolyn J. Irvine

Nov 27, 2019

Carolyn J. Irvine, 86, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Rest Haven in Greenville. She was born on June 2, 1933, in Braffetsville, Ohio to the late Albert and Katherine (Clark) Hofacker. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by 3 brothers; 1 sister; and 2 grandchildren. She is survived by her...

James Stelle

James Stelle

Nov 27, 2019

James L. Stelle, 84, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. He was born on February 11, 1935, in Connersville, Indiana, to the late Crayton and Mary (Bicknel) Stelle. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sisters, Nedra Richardson and Janice Stelle. James was a...

Billy Joe Threewits

Billy Joe Threewits

Nov 26, 2019

Billy Joe Threewits, 92, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. Joe was born on July 27, 1927, in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Byron and Garnet (Nisonger) Threewits. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Robert Lyons. Joe is survived by his...

Mary F. Gabbard

Mary F. Gabbard

Nov 22, 2019

Mary F. (McCoy) Gabbard, 71, of Portland, Indiana, passed away at her home late Friday, November 22, 2019. She was born on August 6, 1948, in Dean, Kentucky, to the late George Smallwood McCoy and Julie May (Runyons) McCoy. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Tanya (Rich) Smith; her grandson, Garion Smith; and...

Hershel Wayne Blanken

Hershel Wayne Blanken

Nov 18, 2019

Hershel "Wayne" Blanken, 68, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019, at his residence. He was born on April 2, 1951, in Rody, Virginia, to the late William L. and Liza (Louis) Blanken. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Joe Blanken, Donald "Pete" Blanken, and Jerry Blanken; his sister,...

Letitia Ann Manix

Letitia Ann Manix

Nov 16, 2019

Letitia Ann "Tish" Manix, 76, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Tish was born on June 1, 1943, in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Harold and Donna (Shook) Brinley. Tish is survived by her husband of 37 years, Donald J. Bashore; and her brothers, Larry Brinley, and Stevie Jo...

Richard Earl Schultz

Richard Earl Schultz

Nov 15, 2019

Richard E. Schultz, 74, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away at his home, early Friday morning, November 15, 2019. Richard was born on May 8, 1945, in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Earl and Lucy (Wirrig) Schultz. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother, William Schultz. Richard was born and raised in Darke county....

Hunter Paige Smith

Hunter Paige Smith

Nov 15, 2019

Hunter Paige Smith, 24, of Greenville, Ohio passed away on November 15, 2019, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati.She was born on January 30, 1995, to Katrina Smith and Keith Burk Jr.Hunter was a very loving and kind person. She loved to play board games and cards with her family and friends, especially Phase 10. Hunter always...

Maria Arnett

Maria Arnett

Nov 13, 2019

Our devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, friend, and faithful servant of our Lord, Maria de Jesus Fagundes Arnett, 82, of Greenville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville. She was born on January 23, 1937, in Terceira Islands, Azores, Portugal, to the late Manuel...

Robert Keith Stapleton

Robert Keith Stapleton

Nov 13, 2019

Robert "Bob" Keith Stapleton, 98, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Bob was born on March 3, 1921, in Darke County, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Rena (Flatter) Stapleton. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Stapleton in 2008; his son-in-law,...

Joann Delores Maple

Joann Delores Maple

Nov 10, 2019

Joann D. Maple, 84, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.Joann was born in Martin, North Dakota on June 11, 1935, to the late John and Alvina Heitmann.In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Maple; her brother, Lawrence Heitmann; and her niece, Michelle...

Walter Dudek

Walter Dudek

Nov 6, 2019

Walter "Wally" J. Dudek, 79, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on November 6, 2019, at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.He was born on March 12, 1940, in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late Walter J. and Genevieve Dudek.Wally graduated from Cody High School in Detroit, Michigan. In 1957, Wally joined the United States Army and served his...