Obituaries

George William Hesson

George William Hesson

May 29, 2018

George W. Hesson, 99, of Yorkshire Ohio passed away on May 29, 2018 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville. He was born on October 30, 1918 in Yorkshire, Ohio to the late Franklin and Susan (Keifer) Hesson. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Deloris (Booker) Hesson on April 22, 2013....

Roger Lee Kress

Roger Lee Kress

May 28, 2018

Roger L. Kress, 82, of Ansonia, passed away early Monday morning, May 28, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Roger was born on September 17, 1935 in Pitsburg, Ohio to the late Ira and Pearl (Beaver) Kress. In addition to his parents, Roger was proceeded in death by, his siblings, Virginia Kress, Gerald Kress, Earla Jean McFall, and Larry...

Mark Anthony Parrish

Mark Anthony Parrish

May 27, 2018

Mark A. Parrish, 59, of West Manchester, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born on February 13, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio to the late John and Mary (Miller) Parrish, Sr. Mark was preceded in death by his son, Curtis Paul Parrish. Mark is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susie (Erwin) Parrish of...

Mary Ann Martin

Mary Ann Martin

May 27, 2018

The Angel Gabriel came down this Sunday afternoon, May 27, 2018, to escort Mary Ann (Powell) Martin to her new life above and to reunite her with her parents, her four sisters, and her husband who have all gone before her. She died very peacefully at Hospice Care Center in Greenville. She was 103 years old having been born in...

H. Dean White

H. Dean White

May 27, 2018

H. Dean White, 82, of Greenville, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family and loved ones, on May 27, 2018.Dean was born on April 21, 1936, in London, Kentucky, to the late Abbie Gail (Phillips) White. In addition to his mother, Dean was preceded in death by his wife Darlene (Henry) White; sons, Carl White and Greg White;...

Paul William Mayer

Paul William Mayer

May 26, 2018

Paul "Bill" Mayer, 72, of Ansonia, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IndianaPaul was born on July 16, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Margaret (Bosee) Mayer.Paul was a tool maker at D. A. Fitzgerald Company, Inc. for over 40 years. He was a member of the Gettysburg Masonic Lodge #477,...

Joan Mae Laux

Joan Mae Laux

May 26, 2018

Joan Laux, 79, of Hollansburg, passed away on May 26, 2018 at her residence. Joan was born on November 19, 1938 in Hollansburg, Ohio, to the late Jesse and Alma (Stephens) Miller. In addition to her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her husband, William Laux; and her brother, Robert Miller. Joan enjoyed reading, knitting and crocheting. Joan is...

Joanne Sharp

Joanne Sharp

May 26, 2018

Joanne (Grow) Sharp, 89, passed away on May 26, 2018 at Village Green Health Campus in Greenville. Joanne was born on April 21, 1929 in Adams Township, Darke County, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Marie (Hole) Grow. In addition to her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sharp; her daughters, Carolyn Mendenhall and Becky Garland;...

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...