Obituaries

Donald E. Fitzgerald

Donald E. Fitzgerald

Jun 30, 2024

Donald Eugene Fitzgerald "Fitz", age 88 of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Village Green Health Campus in Greenville.

He was born on December 30, 1935 in Fort Jefferson, Ohio to the late Lewis and Mary (Wilson) Fitzgerald.

In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Fitzgerald; and sisters, Betty Silcott, Joan Messmore,...

Donald Lee Floyd

Donald Lee Floyd

Jun 26, 2024

Donald Lee Floyd, age 90 of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Brethren Home in Greenville.

He was born on May 24, 1934 in Bradford to the late Benjamin Franklin Floyd and Cleo Fern Floyd.

In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanette Marie Floyd; infant son, Steven Floyd; and many...

Lester "Gene" E. Campbell

Lester "Gene" E. Campbell

Jun 24, 2024

Lester "Gene" E. Campbell, 62, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. 

He was born on August 5, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Harley Glenn Campbell I and Wynell (Jackson) Campbell. 

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his son, Keith Campbell. 

Gene was a 1980...

Saundra "Sandy" Lee Gary

Saundra "Sandy" Lee Gary

Jun 20, 2024

Saundra "Sandy" Lee Gary, age 78 of New Madison, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 17, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Mary and Emmett Earich.

In addition to her parents, Sandy is preceded in death by her sister, Pam Houck; brother, Robert Earich; granddaughters, Melanie Grace...

Michael J. Wise

Michael J. Wise

Jun 19, 2024

Michael J. Wise, age 71, resident of Franklin, Ohio, passed away on June 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jack and Lova Jean Wise. Mike is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Mary, his daughter Jennifer (Brad) Ditto, his son Jason (Carol) Wise, and cherished grandchildren, Madison and...

Josephine Ann Preston

Josephine Ann Preston

Jun 8, 2024

Josephine Preston, age 82 of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Everheart Hospice in Greenville.

She was born on January 4, 1942 in Union City, Ohio to the late William Redmond and Viola Maloy.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Jack Preston; two sons, Doug and Tony Shaneyfelt; great granddaughter, Lyla Brown;...

Robert L. Thwaits

Robert L. Thwaits

Jun 3, 2024

Robert Lee Thwaits, 63, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. He was born on December 17, 1960, in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Leonard and Susie (Gibson) Thwaits. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Lena Bell.Bob is survived by his wife, Rebecca...

Herman H. Barnett

Herman H. Barnett

Jun 1, 2024

Herman H. Barnett, 78, of Houston, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 30, 1945, in Lee County, Virginia, to the late Henry and Jennette (Moore) Barnett. In addition to his parents, Herman was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Fred Hammer; one sister; and his brothers-in-law, Glenn Parsons and Don Sturgill.Herman...

Joyce "Joy" Marie Albright

Joyce "Joy" Marie Albright

May 31, 2024

Joyce "Joy" M. Albright, 85, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.

She was born on February 4, 1939, at home in Jaysville, to the late Goth and Mildred (Davis) Townsend.

In addition to her parents, Joy was preceded in death by her brothers Harold Townsend, William Townsend, Parl Townsend, George...

Robert Gene Sprowl

Robert Gene Sprowl

May 31, 2024

Robert Gene Sprowl, age 58 of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN.

He was born on July 9, 1965 in Greenville to Barbara Miller and the late Leroy Sprowl.

In addition to his father, Robert is preceded in death by his sons, Theodore Sprowl and Nathaniel Sprowl; and brother and sister-in-law; Thomas...

Angela M. Lawson

Angela M. Lawson

May 29, 2024

Angela Monique (Shroyer) Lawson was born on April 4, 1965, and Joyfully left this earth to be with Jesus on May 29, 2024. She fought a Rock Star battle with cancer, and it is with grateful hearts that we can say she has received her healing. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Scott, her son Jeremiah Richards, Mom Judi...

Mallie Jean Case

Mallie Jean Case

May 29, 2024

Mallie Case, age 63 of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 11, 1960 in New Castle, IN to the late George Clifton and Della Buchanan.

In addition to her parents, Mallie is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Makenzie Morrison; stepfather, James Buchanan, Sr.; sisters, Mary Brickler and...

Wendell Lee Dear

Wendell Lee Dear

May 19, 2024

Wendell Lee Dear, age 55 of Troy formerly of Pitsburg, OH, earned his promotion to heaven on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Upper Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family. 

He was born on January 13, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Clifford O. and Cindy Dear. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Margaret...

Phillip S. Brallier

Phillip S. Brallier

May 16, 2024

Phillip Steven Brallier, 77, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on May 16, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born on February 21, 1947, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Lewis and Agnes (Phillips) Brallier.

In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his stepmother, Annabelle “Annie” (Upp) Brallier.

Phillip is survived by many friends and his...

Larry E. Varvel, Sr.

Larry E. Varvel, Sr.

May 16, 2024

Larry E. Varvel, Sr., age 82 of Union City, IN, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN.

He was born on January 22, 1942 in Xenia, OH to the late Vernon and Amanda (Butts) Varvel. 

In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Sue Varvel; siblings, Junior,...

Wanda Jo Schroeder

Wanda Jo Schroeder

May 15, 2024

Wanda Jo Schroeder, age 62 of Arcanum, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on February 17, 1962 in Greenville to the late Kenneth and Doris Ricker.

In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Ricker.

Those left to cherish Wanda’s memory include her daughter, Randi Schroeder;...

Jenny Sue Knight

Jenny Sue Knight

May 12, 2024

Jenny Sue Knight, age 67, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home, on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

She was born on January 13, 1957 in Richmond, Indiana to the late William Conley and Audrey Jones Farmer. Jenny has lived here in Darke County with her family since 1987.

She was preceded in death by her son Matthew Ryan Knight, her...

Dennis W. Wesche

Dennis W. Wesche

May 10, 2024

Dennis W. Wesche, 64, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away, after a long battle with cancer, on May 10, 2024, at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.He was born on January 4, 1960, in Defiance, Ohio, to Robert W. Wesche and Nita M. (Clark) Rosendaul. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his beloved Grandma Wesche. Dennis is survived...

Oakley K. Clemons

Oakley K. Clemons

May 7, 2024

Oakley K. Clemons, age 2, of Union City, Indiana, passed away peacefully and entered into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, surrounded by her family at home.

She was born on May 15, 2021, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to her mommy, Madison Clemons of Union City, Indiana, and her daddy, Brandon Hartman, of Union City, Ohio.

In addition to her...

Mary E. Brown

Mary E. Brown

Apr 17, 2024

Mary E. Brown, 82, of Castine, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Laurelwood Assisted Living in Centerville, Ohio.

She was born on January 6, 1942, in West Carrollton, Ohio, to the late James and Esther (Payne) Sorrell.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her grandson, Kristopher Shelton; and her siblings, Bertha Crone, and James...