Obituaries

Betty Jo Reamer

Betty Jo Reamer

Nov 22, 2015

Betty Jo Reamer, 76, of Greenville Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Reid Hospital. She was born on March 22, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Tom and Gladys(Lucille)Neuman. Betty was a member of the EUM Church in Greenville and she loved spending time shopping.Betty is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Charles Ethal...

Douglas D. Thornhill

Douglas D. Thornhill

Nov 17, 2015

Douglas D. Thornhill, 69, of Rossburg, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, November 17, 2015 in the emergency room of Wayne Healthcare in Greenville.He was born June 18, 1946, in Greenville, a son of the late George K. and Mary E. (Marker) Thornhill. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, George William Thornhill.Doug was a...

Joseph Edward Barton

Joseph Edward Barton

Nov 14, 2015

Joseph Edward Barton, 91, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Saturday evening, November 14, 2015 at Wayne Health Care in Greenville.He was born January 30, 1924 in Darke County, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Matthew) Barton. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Peggy Monnier; brothers, Cletus, Lester, Bernard and Wilmer...

George A. Oswalt

George A. Oswalt

Nov 13, 2015

George A. Oswalt, 85, of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, November 13, 2015 at Oakley Place in Greenville.He was born January 11, 1930 in Darke County/Mercer County, Ohio, a son of the late Roy and Iva (Wyan) Oswalt. George was a lifelong farmer and especially loved tending to his hogs. He enjoyed tinkering with machinery, liked to build and...

Leah Jean Dinkins

Leah Jean Dinkins

Nov 10, 2015

Leah Jean Dinkins, 77, of Harrison Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Hospice of Cincinnati. She was born on April 30, 1938 in Hollansburg, Ohio to the late Mac Rexrode and Beatrice Withrow.Leah enjoyed spending time with her family. Leah is survived by her husband of 52 years, William Dinkins of Harrison, Ohio; son and daughter in...

Deborah Leigh Vanzant

Deborah Leigh Vanzant

Nov 9, 2015

Deborah Leigh (Lane) Vanzant, 62, of New Paris, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2015. Debbie was born on September 18, 1953 to the late James and Lois Lane.Debbie is survived by her husband, Steve Vanzant; four children, Ben (and Rachel) Armentrout of Pensacola Florida, Kelly (and Ben) Woodall of Rome Georgia, Shane Vanzant of...

Douglas R. Baker

Douglas R. Baker

Nov 4, 2015

Douglas R. Baker, 72, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday evening, November 4, 2015, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born November 3, 1943 in Greenville, the son of the late Robert G. and Leora Irene (Riggleman) Baker. An avid golfer, Doug had worked at Dayton Tire and Rubber for 17 years, and retired from Corning in Greenville. He...

Treva W. Shafer

Treva W. Shafer

Nov 4, 2015

Treva W. Shafer, 96, of Greenville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at her residence.She was born July 13, 1919, in Darke County, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Phillip and Mary Olive (Bowers) Schlamb. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, D.R. Shafer on January 11, 2002; a daughter, Deborah Shafer;...

Franklin Wayne Ditty

Franklin Wayne Ditty

Nov 2, 2015

Franklin "Pic" Wayne Ditty, 56, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Reid Hopital. He was born on May 21, 1959 in Greenville, Ohio to the late LaVerne and Phyllis (Peters) Ditty.Pic enjoyed going to auctions and was a collector of fine auction memorabilia. He always made massive "to-do" lists. Most of all, he loved spoiling...

Kimberely Renee Arnold

Kimberely Renee Arnold

Oct 31, 2015

Kimberely Renee (Baker) Arnold, 52, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born on January 6, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio to Clifton Baker of Dayton and the late Phyllis (Adams) Baker.Kimberely enjoyed spending time with her family. She was always willing to help someone in need. In addition to her...

Duane Edward Saintingnon

Duane Edward Saintingnon

Oct 30, 2015

Duane Edward Saintignon, 73, of Union City, OH, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1942, in Greenville, OH, a son of the late Bernard Saintignon and Naomi (Thompson) Reed. In addition to his parents, Duane was preceded in death by his grandson, Cole Saintignon; and two brothers, Melvin and Marion Saintignon.Duane started...

Verl Eloise Caughran

Verl Eloise Caughran

Oct 29, 2015

Verl Eloise (Richman) Caughran, 96, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away early Thursday, October 29, 2015, at her residence.She was born October 3, 1919, in Daleville, IN, a daughter of the late Cary and Elsie (Ballinger) Richman.In addition to her parents, Verl was preceded in death by her sister, Harriet Richman, and her brother, Melvin D. "Bud" Richman.Verl graduated from Daleville...

Mae Ilene Floyd

Mae Ilene Floyd

Oct 29, 2015

Mae Ilene Floyd, 91, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Brethren Home in Greenville.She was born May 11, 1924 in Darke County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank and Ona (Blakely) Bookwalter. In addition to her parents, Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Ikey" Floyd, whom she married October 22, 1948.She was...

Wilda Gibbon Bachman

Wilda Gibbon Bachman

Oct 28, 2015

Wilda Gibbon Bachman, formerly from Marysville, passed away October 28, 2015 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio. She graduated from West High School, Columbus, in 1940 and attended Capital University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Education degree from Ohio Northern in 1963. She taught for twenty two years in Celina, Fairfield and Marysville, Ohio. She...

Betty Mikesell-Mccullough

Betty Mikesell-Mccullough

Oct 26, 2015

Betty Mikesell-McCullough, 89, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away, Monday evening, October 26, 2015 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born December 30, 1925, in Darke County, a daughter of the late William and Forest (Briner) Ellis. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Max Mikesell who passed away in March,...

Evelyn B. Mclear

Evelyn B. Mclear

Oct 24, 2015

Evelyn B. (Downing) McLear, 76, of New Madison, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of October 24, 2015 at State of the Heart Hospice at Wayne Health Care. Evelyn was born on December 22, 1938 in Hollansburg, Ohio to the late Bland and Lova (Payne) Downing.Evelyn taught 4th grade students for 12 years at Tri Village School. She.loved music and...

Kenneth D. "Kenny" Dunevant

Kenneth D. "Kenny" Dunevant

Oct 24, 2015

Kenneth D. "Kenny" Dunevant, 53, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 24, 2015 at his residence.He was born December 14, 1961 in Troy, the son of the late Ward and Delores (Byrd) Dunevant. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Susan A. (Freistuhler) Dunevant, and his step mother, Reola (Coates) Dunevant; and a...

Baby Raven Jeanne Burchfield

Baby Raven Jeanne Burchfield

Oct 19, 2015

Baby Raven Jeanne Burchfield was born sleeping on October 19, 2015 to her parents, Geoffery Burchfield and Desiree Barker.In addition to her parents, Raven is survived by her brother, Axle Burchfield of Greenville; sister, Braylin Burchfield of Greenville; grandparents, John Barker of New Carlisle, Debbie and Gary Kunk Jr. of Greenville and Jill and John King of Peebles, Ohio.A service...

Betty E. (Teaford) Lindley

Betty E. (Teaford) Lindley

Oct 18, 2015

Betty E. (Teaford) Lindley, 91, of Greenville and formerly of Union City, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. Betty was born on July 14, 1924 to the late Elbert and Nola (Teaford) Teaford.Betty was a homemaker during her life. She was very involved in the American Legion Post...

Norma Irene Hembree

Norma Irene Hembree

Oct 17, 2015

Norma I. (Schlechty) Hembree, 67, of Palestine, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on October, 17 2015 in Plant City, Florida. Norma was born on May 2, 1948 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Bobby and Mabel (Waymire) Schlechty.Norma graduated from West Mont High School. She was a member of the Palestine Church of Christ. Norma worked as a sales associate at...