Obituaries

Mary Alice Cox

Mary Alice Cox

May 24, 2018

Mary Alice Cox, 66, of Greenville, passed away on May 24, 2018 at her residence. She was born on April 26, 1952 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Annabelle (Armstrong) Rieman. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Rieman. Mary was employed at Fram for 32 years and was a...

Caryl Ray Spencer

Caryl Ray Spencer

May 23, 2018

Caryl Ray (Haney) Spencer, 83, of Glasgow, Kentucky and formerly of New Paris, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on May 23, 2018.She was born on August 27, 1934 in White Oak, Kentucky, to the late Herman Haney and Ruby (Lykins) Kimbrel and James Kimbrel, whom Ruby wed after Herman was killed in a coal mining accident and raised...

Gloria Jean Folkerth

Gloria Jean Folkerth

May 20, 2018

Gloria Jean Folkerth, 85, of Greenville, passed away on May 20, 2018 at the Brethren's Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born on January 9, 1933 in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Lloyd and Helen (Freeman) Turner. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Robert N. "Bob" Folkerth, in 1994; her son, Kent Folkerth...

June Esther Newman

June Esther Newman

May 17, 2018

June "Esther" Newman, 88, of Greenville, and formerly of New Madison, passed away on May 17, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.She was born on June 11, 1929 in Brookville, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Thelma (Good) Baker.In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle "Buddy" Newman; her daughter, Barbara...

Thelma Marie Horn

Thelma Marie Horn

May 16, 2018

Thelma M. Horn, 97 of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at The Village Green in Greenville, Ohio. The Cincinnati Reds lost a lifelong fan on this day.She was born October 30, 1920 in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Russell and Margaret (Heistand) Brewer. In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Noel...

Catalina Jewel Byers

Catalina Jewel Byers

May 14, 2018

Catalina Jewel Byers became an angel on May 14, 2018. Catalina was the daughter of Andrea J. Normile and Christopher R. Byers. She had three older brothers, Sheldon Lee Marker, Logan Thomas Byers and Benjamin Lee Marker. She leaves behind her grandparents, David A. and Rose M. Byers, and Richard M and Jeanie L. Normile, Helen M. Normile and Robert...

Irene Herron

Irene Herron

May 13, 2018

Irene Herron, 97, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on May 13, 2018 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville.She was born on May 31, 1920 in Mercer County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frederick and Wilamenia (Emerick) Schott.In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband, James Dale Herron, Sr; her daughter, Lea...

Traci Jo Flatter

Traci Jo Flatter

May 6, 2018

Traci J. Flatter passed away May 6, 2018. There will be no visitation. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.tributehomes.com

Betty June Whittaker

Betty June Whittaker

May 1, 2018

Betty June Whittaker, 77, of New Madison and formerly of Arcanum, passed peacefully away on May 1, 2018 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born on October 29, 1940 in New Madison, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lowell and Maxine (Higgs) Emrick. Betty was a 1958 graduate of New Madison High School. She and her husband raised their...

Mabel Irene Black

Mabel Irene Black

Apr 27, 2018

Mabel I. Black, 94, of Greenville, passed away on April 27, 2018 at The Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born on October 27, 1923 in Darke County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dewey and Della Mae (Rose) Wilt. Mabel was a member of Faith Baptist Church In Greenville. She worked for many years at Wayne Hospital in...

Charles Mark Slyder

Charles Mark Slyder

Apr 27, 2018

Charles "Mark" Slyder, 75, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on April 27, 2018 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville. Mark was born on January 5, 1943 in Greenville, the son of the late J. Harold and Leah (Amspaugh) Slyder. In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his son, Phil Slyder; his brothers, Wayne...

Joyce Ann Lease

Joyce Ann Lease

Apr 25, 2018

Joyce A. Lease, 79, of Versailles, passed away on April 25, 2018 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville. She was born September 26, 1938 in Union City, Indiana, the daughter of the late Herbert Beireis and Gertrude (Goodland) Hass. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Lease, Sr. in...

Merlin Anthony Grosch

Merlin Anthony Grosch

Apr 21, 2018

Merlin Grosch, 76, of Arcanum, Ohio passed away on April 21, 2018 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville.Merlin was born on May 6, 1941 in Rossburg, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Inez (Laing) Grosch.In addition to his parents, Merlin was preceeded in death by his brothers, Norman Grosch and Leonidas (Jean) Grosch.Merlin worked with...

Anna Lee Palmer

Anna Lee Palmer

Apr 17, 2018

Anna Lee Palmer, 81, of Arcanum, passed away on April 17, 2018 at her home.She was born July 25, 1936 in Greenwood, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Vola and Margaret (Dick) Owens.In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Palmer; her brother, Reed Owens; and her sister Betty Jo Cornett.Anna is survived by...

Elizabeth L. Wombold

Elizabeth L. Wombold

Apr 15, 2018

Elizabeth L. "Bettie" Wombold, 76, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 15, 2018. She was born on October 28, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Thomas Royal and Margaret (Duisen) McCullom. In addition to her parents, Bettie was preceded in death by two nephews, Christopher Steuer...

Robert Lewis Bennett

Robert Lewis Bennett

Apr 8, 2018

Robert L. "Bob" Bennett, 98, of Greenville, passed away early Sunday morning, on April 8, 2018, at Wayne Health Care in Greenville. Bob was born on October 26, 1919 in Union City, Indiana, the son of the late Otto and Minnie (Reck) Bennett. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Adine (Wilson) Bennett...

Darrell Bruce Bell

Darrell Bruce Bell

Apr 7, 2018

Darrell Bell, 62, of New Carlisle, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2018 at his home. Darrell was born on June 18, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to Beatrice Kennedy of Clearwater, Florida, and the late Stanley Bell. He attended Tecumseh Local Schools and was a lifelong resident of Park Layne. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, and had a great love...

Donna Jeanne Thomas

Donna Jeanne Thomas

Apr 6, 2018

Donna Jeanne Thomas, 90, of Greenville, passed away on April 6, 2018 at her home. She was born May 13, 1927 in Greenville. Donna was an avid bowler and traveled the United States bowling in tournaments. She and her husband, Bob, loved bluegrass music and tractor shows. She was also a member of the First Congregational Christian Church of Greenville....

Mary Katheryn Isenhouer

Mary Katheryn Isenhouer

Apr 5, 2018

Mary K. Isenhouer, 93, of Greenville, passed away on April 5, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living.She was born on September 27, 1924 in North Star, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Katie Billenstein.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, John Billenstein; her second husband, Donald Isenhouer; and her brothers, Robert Billenstein,...

Douglas Alan Cox

Douglas Alan Cox

Apr 3, 2018

Douglas A. Cox, 62, of Troy, passed away on April 3, 2018 at his residence. Douglas was born on April 7, 1955 in Greenville, the son of Patricia (Riegle) Cox of Tipp City and the late Robert Gene Cox. In addition to his father, Douglas was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Weltha Cox and Glen and Grace...