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David Cole Rutherford

David Cole Rutherford

Jun 16, 2023

David C. "Bones" Rutherford, 83, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Village Green Health Care Center in Greenville, Ohio.

He was born on July 16, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Herman D. and Mary Belle (Strader) Rutherford.

David had a love for antiques, collecting an assortment of treasures over the years. He had...

Marilyn Jean Herbert

Marilyn Jean Herbert

Jun 12, 2023

Marilyn Jean Herbert, 85, a long-time resident of New Madison, Ohio, died peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Sunrise of Bloomingdale, Illinois.

She was born November 6, 1937, in Winchester, Indiana, to the late Walter and Isabelle (Boolman) Retz.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, James Herbert, whom she married on June...

Charlotte Frances Fletcher

Charlotte Frances Fletcher

Jun 4, 2023

Charlotte Frances Fletcher, 90, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the Oakley Place in Greenville.

She was born on March 3, 1933, in Darke County, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Merlie (Wilt) Eubank.

In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Dick" A. Fletcher in 2016 after nearly 61 years...

Steveana Rae Collett

Steveana Rae Collett

Jun 2, 2023

Steveana R. "Stevie" Collett (Krill), 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.

She was born on July 16, 1943, in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late James and Betty (Farling) Krill.

In addition to her parents, Stevie was preceded in death by her son, Trent Walker; and her brother, James Krill.

Stevie was...

Robert Lee Sherry

Robert Lee Sherry

May 28, 2023

Robert L. Sherry, 91, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.

He was born on February 26, 1932, in Versailles, Ohio, to the late Homer and Mary (Masner) Sherry.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his siblings and their spouses, Doris (Ellis) Shahan, and William...

Marissa L. Portemont

Marissa L. Portemont

May 27, 2023

Marissa Lynn Portemont, 17, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Wayne Healthcare in Greenville.

She was born on December 1, 2005, in Greenville, Ohio, to Sarah (Hayes) Weyant of Greenville, and the late Christopher Portemont.

In addition to her mother, Marissa is survived by her stepfather, Jeff Weyant of Greenville; her siblings, Seth Portemont of...

Mary Ann Owens

Mary Ann Owens

May 24, 2023

Mary Ann Owens, 85, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Advent Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida.

She was born on May 31, 1937, in West Milton, Ohio, to the late Leonard and Mary Kathryn (Schlamb) Carnahan.

In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmie Lee Brandt;...

Betty Lou Rhoades

Betty Lou Rhoades

May 24, 2023

Betty L. Rhoades, 94, of Greenville, Ohio, formerly of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.

She was born on March 3, 1929, to the late John and Ann (Baker) Lenhoff.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Eldon "Bud" Lenhoff.

Betty is survived by her...

Roxie Ann Young

Roxie Ann Young

May 22, 2023

Roxie Ann Young, 87, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at The Village Green Health Campus in Greenville, Ohio.

She was born on June 3, 1935, in Darke County, Ohio to the late Joseph and Alwilda (Miller) Reier.

In addition to her parents, Roxie was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Young in 2013; her daughter, Rhonda...

Scott Allen Borger

Scott Allen Borger

May 21, 2023

Scott A. Borger, 59, of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

He was born on June 9, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, to his parents, Timothy and Beverly (Urich) Borger of Greenville, Ohio.

Scott was preceded in death by his daughter, Karley J. Borger.

In addition to his parents, Scott is survived by his fiance, Dona Rice of...

Sharon Kay Gilland

Sharon Kay Gilland

May 20, 2023

Sharon Kay Gilland, 53, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

She was born on April 5, 1970, in Greenville, Ohio, to Martha (Baker) Everman of Ansonia, and the late Larry Everman.

In addition to her father, Sharon was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mary Lane; her aunt, Mick Beasecker;...

Pauline Clarabelle Schafer

Pauline Clarabelle Schafer

May 19, 2023

Pauline Clarabelle Schafer, 98, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Oakley Place in Greenville.

She was born on January 31, 1925, in Gettysburg, Ohio, to the late J. L. and Flossie (Byers) Bixler.

In addition to her parents, Clarabelle was preceded in death by her husband, Henry W. Schafer; and her siblings, Lester Bixler, Lucille Graves, Vernon...

June S. Kasunic

June S. Kasunic

May 14, 2023

June S. Kasunic, 92, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Brookdale of Greenville.

She was born June 14, 1930, in rural Dothan, Alabama, to the late Roy and Mildred (Mattox) Conner.

In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Richard O. Kasunic, whom she married on August 23, 1952,...

Jerilyn "Jerri" Joyce Oliver

Jerilyn "Jerri" Joyce Oliver

May 13, 2023

Jerilyn "Jerri" J. Oliver, 76, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

She was born on October 22, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Carey and Marilyn (Fackler) Younkman.

Jerri is survived by her husband of 27 years, Roger E. Oliver, whom she married on October 8, 1995; her children, Chad (Melissa) Yoakam of...

Adam M. Fetters

Adam M. Fetters

May 12, 2023

Adam Myron Fetters, 42, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Greenville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home.

He was born on August 19, 1980, in Piqua, Ohio, to Gordon "Butch" Fetters, Jr. of Ansonia, Ohio, and Linda (Shaffer) Hart Saunders of Wayne Lakes, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Adam is also survived by his...

Mary Lou  Miller

Mary Lou Miller

May 10, 2023

Mary Lou Miller, 86, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

She was born on March 11, 1937, in Fort Jefferson, Ohio, to the late Russell and Mary (Karn) Bubemyre.

Mary Lou is survived by her husband of 68 years, Herman Miller, whom she married on October 2, 1954; her children, Faith Raymond of Greenville,...

Perry M. Carpenter

Perry M. Carpenter

May 10, 2023

Perry M. Carpenter, 78, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio.

He was born on April 23, 1945, in Greenville to the late Virgil and Hilda (Smith) Carpenter.

In addition to his parents, Perry was preceded in death by his brothers in law, Robert Hughes, Kenneth Flood and Tom Hope.

Perry lived his...

Sandra Kay Bowman

Sandra Kay Bowman

May 6, 2023

Sandra K. "Sandy" Bowman, 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 8, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Dave and Nellie (Shields) Warner.

In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Bowman; and her daughter, Faye Heitkamp; her daughter-in-law,...

Nevin Eugene Deem

Nevin Eugene Deem

May 5, 2023

Nevin Eugene Deem, 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Ayden Healthcare in Greenville.

He was born on May 21, 1943, in Wayne County, Indiana, to the late Harold Deem and Aileen (Satkamp) Browne.

In addition to his parents, Nevin was preceded in death by his wife, Dawanda (Price) Deem; his son, Jim Bush; his granddaughter, Karamie...

Ryland Huxlee Petty

Ryland Huxlee Petty

May 4, 2023

Ryland Huxlee Petty, precious baby boy of Riley Tinkham and Skyler Petty, was born into the arms of angels on May 4, 2023, at Wayne Health Care in Greenville, Ohio.

In addition to his loving parents, Ryland is survived by his half-brother, Benton Petty of Portland, Indiana; his maternal grandparents, Mark and Roxann Tinkham of Greenville; his paternal grandparents, Jake and...

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