Ruthanna M. (Oler) Willetts, 82, of New Madison, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond. Ruthanna was born July 18, 1927, daughter of the late Ralph Edward and Helen Juanita (Howell) Oler.
Ruthanna was a 1945 graduate of New Madison High School and was a self employed business owner working as a printer and publisher and also in manufacturing. She attended college at the Miami Jacobs School for Business. Ruthanna was a member of the Eastern Star and served as the Grand Paige of Ohio. She loved cross word puzzles, attending to her garden and flowers, shopping, gambling, reading and she was also a great cook. She and her husband Hutch traveled the world together. She will always be known as the world’s greatest mother, grandmother and friend.
In addition to her parents, Ruthanna was preceded in death by her sister Mary Alice Downing.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert Hutchinson (Hutch) Willetts (who loved her the best); two sons, Kris ( Keila ) Willetts of New Madison and Kim and wife Liz Willetts also of New Madison; seven grandchildren, Kristian and wife Amy Willetts, Lysa Greer, Kyle and wife Jennifer Willetts, Meredith Willetts, Miranda Willetts, Benjamin Willetts and Mason Willetts; five great grandchildren; a brother-in-law Ned Downing and a very close friend Becky Mergeler.
A public visitation will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison. A celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Jeff Willetts being ask to officiate also at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow in the Greenmound Cemetery in New Madison..Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.storchbraundfuneralhome.com/.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Vinnie V. Tinsman (April 14, 2010)
Sister Vinnie V. Tinsman, born on June 18, 1946, to W.R. Covington and Margaret Covington, passed away to her everlasting reward on April 14, 2010, in Greenville, Ohio, at the age of sixty-three. She was raised with two other siblings, both brothers. She was wed to Jerry Tinsman Sr. in 1964 and was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Rhoda (Tinsman) Rabel, and three sons-Jerald Ray, Jerald Russel and Jerald David. She is survived by two brothers, Ransom Covington and Wayne Covington, her husband Jerald Sr., their sons and daughters, Jay, Vicki, Rachael, Tim, Ray, Paul, Pauletta, Dustin and Anthony; 38 grandchildren, and many brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.
Services will be held on Sunday April 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Church of God 5065 State Route 49 south, Greenville, Ohio with Brother Randy Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow in Church of God Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Services will be held on Sunday April 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Church of God 5065 State Route 49 south, Greenville, Ohio with Brother Randy Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow in Church of God Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Roger D. Magoto (April 13, 2010)
Roger D. Magoto age 62, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at his residence. Roger was born January 7, 1948 in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Paul & Hilda (Severt) Magoto.In addition to his parents, Roger is also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Lee Magoto.
Roger is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Davidson) Magoto, whom he married June 26, 1971. He is also survived by a son & daughter-in-law, Jamie & Dana Magoto of Russia; daughter & son-in-law, Renee & Dane Miller of Versailles; grandchildren, Damon, Kaleb, Grifon, Xavier, Kaden, Sayer & Finley; brothers & sisters-in-law, Michael & Kathy Magoto of Russia and Carl & Helen Magoto of Celina; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles, with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Versailles Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.
Inez M. Warner (April 12, 2010)
Mrs. Inez M. (Still) Warner, 94 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 4:50 PM at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio. She was born on April 24, 1915 in Camden, Alabama to the late Gird B. & Minnie L. (Lamkin) Still.
Inez was a housewife, a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ and Women’s Guild and was an avid gardener.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Warner whom she married on December 7, 1945 and 3 brothers.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Robert & Victoria Warner of Greenville, Ohio; grandchildren, Brian (Christy) Warner of Streator, Illinois, Daniel (Chrissy) Warner of Calabash, North Carolina, and Jason & Amber Warner of Arcanum, Ohio; great grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, Christian and Madison Warner.
There will be a private graveside service held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in the Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions can be given to the St. Paul United Church of Christ or Brethren Retirement Community Residence Aid Fund.
Inez was a housewife, a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ and Women’s Guild and was an avid gardener.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Warner whom she married on December 7, 1945 and 3 brothers.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Robert & Victoria Warner of Greenville, Ohio; grandchildren, Brian (Christy) Warner of Streator, Illinois, Daniel (Chrissy) Warner of Calabash, North Carolina, and Jason & Amber Warner of Arcanum, Ohio; great grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, Christian and Madison Warner.
There will be a private graveside service held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in the Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions can be given to the St. Paul United Church of Christ or Brethren Retirement Community Residence Aid Fund.
Robert W. Linn (April 12, 2010)
Robert W. Linn, 67, of Greenville, passed away Monday afternoon, April 12, 2010 at The Gade Health Care Center in Greenville.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 19 the Gade Health Care Center in Greenville with Chaplain Candy Null officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 19 the Gade Health Care Center in Greenville with Chaplain Candy Null officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Ruth Witters (April 11, 2010)
Ruth Witters (nee Guillozet) of Versailles passed away Sunday, April 11 at Heartland of Greenville. She was retired from Fram Corp. She is preceded in death by her parents: Norbert and Edna Guillozet, husband Bill; brother: Bob; and sisters: Delores and Martha.
Survivors include 4 sons and daughters-in-law: Bill and Terri, Jason and Rhea, Steve and Kristy and Keith and Jill. Eleven grandchildren: Brandon, Sean, Emily, Zachery, Megan, Chelsea, Kayla, Mark, Leah, Lance and Lucas. Also surviving are 2 sisters: Dottie Alexander (Jim) and Carol Frock, and sister-in-law Phyllis Guillozet. Many nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Greenville Twp. Memorial Gardens. Friends and family may visit Saturday April 17 from noon to 2 at the Greenville Moose Lodge. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Survivors include 4 sons and daughters-in-law: Bill and Terri, Jason and Rhea, Steve and Kristy and Keith and Jill. Eleven grandchildren: Brandon, Sean, Emily, Zachery, Megan, Chelsea, Kayla, Mark, Leah, Lance and Lucas. Also surviving are 2 sisters: Dottie Alexander (Jim) and Carol Frock, and sister-in-law Phyllis Guillozet. Many nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Greenville Twp. Memorial Gardens. Friends and family may visit Saturday April 17 from noon to 2 at the Greenville Moose Lodge. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Janice Kay Meade (April 11, 2010)
Janice Kay (Marshal) Meade age 46, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away at 9:59 A.M. on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at her residence. Janice was born July 3, 1963 in Coldwater, Ohio, to Mabel (Hillard) Marshal Edwards of Greenville and the late Francis Leonard Marshal.
Janice was a STNA at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.
In addition to her mother, Janice is survived by her fiancé, Chris Selanders of Greenville; sons and daughter-in-law, Micky Meade & fiancée, Christy Taylor of Greenville, Jeremy & Andrea Meade of Greenville and William Meade & fiancée, Renee Cooper of Kentucky; grandchildren, Devin, Jameson, Kathy, Michael, Addison and Jazimyne; brothers & sisters-in-law, Francis & Karen Marshal of Ansonia, Kenny & April Marshal of Piqua, David & Rhonda Marshal of Arcanum, Terry & Carlie Marshal of Arcanum and Tony & Sherri Marshal of Versailles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, with Rev. Elwood Stuart officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in North Star. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Janice was a STNA at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.
In addition to her mother, Janice is survived by her fiancé, Chris Selanders of Greenville; sons and daughter-in-law, Micky Meade & fiancée, Christy Taylor of Greenville, Jeremy & Andrea Meade of Greenville and William Meade & fiancée, Renee Cooper of Kentucky; grandchildren, Devin, Jameson, Kathy, Michael, Addison and Jazimyne; brothers & sisters-in-law, Francis & Karen Marshal of Ansonia, Kenny & April Marshal of Piqua, David & Rhonda Marshal of Arcanum, Terry & Carlie Marshal of Arcanum and Tony & Sherri Marshal of Versailles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, with Rev. Elwood Stuart officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in North Star. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Thelma Hans (April 11, 2010)
Mrs. Thelma Hans, age 86 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 6:50 A.M. Sunday April 11, 2010 at her residence. Thelma was born May 22, 1923 in Darke County and the daughter of the late Raymond and Goldie (Riegle) Hughes.
She was a homemaker and had been employed as the Auditor’s Office in the Darke County Courthouse.
Thelma was a member of the Liberty Bells, the National Homemaker’s Council and the Country Women of the World.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Diana Hans, a son Larry Hans and her two sisters Kathryn Burns and Doris Oakes.
She is survived by her husband Noah “Jim” Hans of Greenville. They were married March 20, 1943. Also by her daughters Debbie & Dan Goodwin of Lehigh Acres, Fla., and Kathy Hans of Greenville and her special friend Larry Eley of Arcanum. Grandsons Shawn Goodwin and Craig Goodwin, great grandchildren Tristan Goodwin and Kayla Goodwin as well as nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday April 15, 2010 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Rev. Mick Whistler officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery Ft. Jefferson. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 till 7 P.M. in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Comprehensive Health Network of Greenville.
The family would like to express a “Special Thanks” to Comprehensive Health Network for their loving care given to Thelma and the extended friendship shown to Noah.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
She was a homemaker and had been employed as the Auditor’s Office in the Darke County Courthouse.
Thelma was a member of the Liberty Bells, the National Homemaker’s Council and the Country Women of the World.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Diana Hans, a son Larry Hans and her two sisters Kathryn Burns and Doris Oakes.
She is survived by her husband Noah “Jim” Hans of Greenville. They were married March 20, 1943. Also by her daughters Debbie & Dan Goodwin of Lehigh Acres, Fla., and Kathy Hans of Greenville and her special friend Larry Eley of Arcanum. Grandsons Shawn Goodwin and Craig Goodwin, great grandchildren Tristan Goodwin and Kayla Goodwin as well as nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday April 15, 2010 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Rev. Mick Whistler officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery Ft. Jefferson. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 till 7 P.M. in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Comprehensive Health Network of Greenville.
The family would like to express a “Special Thanks” to Comprehensive Health Network for their loving care given to Thelma and the extended friendship shown to Noah.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
Friday, April 9, 2010
James R. Rench (April 8, 2010)
Mr. James R. Rench, age 52 of Arcanum, Ohio passed away on Thursday April 8, 2010 at 10:52 PM at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born June 14, 1957 in Greenville, Ohio the son of Patricia (Harter) Rench of Dayton, Ohio and the late Glenn Rench.
He was the owner of McMillers Carryout, and he and served as a councilman for the Village of Arcanum. He attended Laura Christian Church.
He is preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his mother; Wife: Lisa M. (Stoltz) Rench of Arcanum whom he married April 17, 1982; Son: Justin G. Rench of Arcanum; Daughter: Karrie A. Rench of Arcanum; Brothers & sisters in law: David & Laura Rench of New Lebanon, Ohio, Jeff & Cindy Rench of Phillipsburg, Pastor Rollie & Terry Rench of Brookville; & numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins.
Services will be held on Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Laura Christian Church 1 S. Main Street, Laura, Ohio with Pastor Curt Duncan & Pastor Rollie Rench officiating. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday April 12, 2010 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
He was the owner of McMillers Carryout, and he and served as a councilman for the Village of Arcanum. He attended Laura Christian Church.
He is preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his mother; Wife: Lisa M. (Stoltz) Rench of Arcanum whom he married April 17, 1982; Son: Justin G. Rench of Arcanum; Daughter: Karrie A. Rench of Arcanum; Brothers & sisters in law: David & Laura Rench of New Lebanon, Ohio, Jeff & Cindy Rench of Phillipsburg, Pastor Rollie & Terry Rench of Brookville; & numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins.
Services will be held on Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Laura Christian Church 1 S. Main Street, Laura, Ohio with Pastor Curt Duncan & Pastor Rollie Rench officiating. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday April 12, 2010 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Ernest T. Leis (April 9, 2010)
Ernest T. Leis, 95 of Ansonia, passed away Friday morning, April 9, 2010 at Heartland Nursing Home in Greenville.
He was born in York Township in Darke County, son of the late Lewis F. Leis and LaVonna (Landis) Leis. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sisters, Ruth Campbell, Mary Sherry; and brothers, Edwin and Ralph Leis.
Ernie was a farmer for several years and was a member of the Ansonia First Church of God. He was a graduate of Ansonia High School class of 1932
He is survived by his wife, of 73 years Anna Gertrude (Campbell) Leis whom he married on May 27, 1936; children, James A. (Janet) Leis of Rossburg, Janet A. (Darrel) Rowland of Ansonia; granchildren Aliana (Bryan) Clymer of Greenville,Cindy (Steve) Shoop of Zambia, Africa, Scott (Andrea) Rowland of Ansonia; great grandchildren Holly Clymer, Brianne Clymer, Justin Rowland, Cody Rowland, Alexa Rowland, Andrew Rowland; a brother John L. (Connie) Leis of Ansonia
Private services will be held at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Gospel Training International P. O. Box 506 Greenville, Ohio 45331.
He was born in York Township in Darke County, son of the late Lewis F. Leis and LaVonna (Landis) Leis. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sisters, Ruth Campbell, Mary Sherry; and brothers, Edwin and Ralph Leis.
Ernie was a farmer for several years and was a member of the Ansonia First Church of God. He was a graduate of Ansonia High School class of 1932
He is survived by his wife, of 73 years Anna Gertrude (Campbell) Leis whom he married on May 27, 1936; children, James A. (Janet) Leis of Rossburg, Janet A. (Darrel) Rowland of Ansonia; granchildren Aliana (Bryan) Clymer of Greenville,Cindy (Steve) Shoop of Zambia, Africa, Scott (Andrea) Rowland of Ansonia; great grandchildren Holly Clymer, Brianne Clymer, Justin Rowland, Cody Rowland, Alexa Rowland, Andrew Rowland; a brother John L. (Connie) Leis of Ansonia
Private services will be held at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Gospel Training International P. O. Box 506 Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Stephen L. McMaken (April 8, 2010)
He was born in Piqua, son of Wilbur L. McMaken of Greenville and the late Betty J. (Byers) McMaken.
Stephen was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the VFW in Greenville.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Crawford) McMaken; children, Troy C. McMaken and Tara M. McMaken-Timmons both of Nashville, TN; step-children, Jennifer Strong of Cleveland and Jessie Strong of Greenville; grandchildren, Lauren McMaken and Mary Timmons; a brother, Fred (Pat) McMaken of Greenville; and a sister, Charlene (fiance Tom Bowman) Pickerill of Centerburg, OH; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 17, at 10:00am, at the Greenville VFW Hall, 219 N. Ohio Street, Greenville.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to help defray funeral expenses.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Vickie Jo Rapier (April 3, 2010)
Mrs. Vickie Jo Rapier, age 66 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Saturday April 3, 2010 at 6:35 PM. She was born December 6, 1943 in Troy, Ohio the daughter of the late John L. & Ethel L. (Friend) Moreland. She was a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: Marvin Rapier; Son: Danny Lee Rapier.
She is survived by her sons & daughter in law: Cliff & Doris Rapier of Greenville, Tom Rapier of Greenville; Daughters & son in law: Kitty Henson of Greenville, Bonnie & Mike Wagner of Greenville; Grandchildren: Kailee, Jessie, Morgan, Milea, & Cody; Great Grandchildren: Ava, Kaleb; Sisters: Diana Smith of Greenville, Judy Sprouse of Texas.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Dan Glover officiating. Burial will be in Abbottsville Cemetery. There will be no Visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: Marvin Rapier; Son: Danny Lee Rapier.
She is survived by her sons & daughter in law: Cliff & Doris Rapier of Greenville, Tom Rapier of Greenville; Daughters & son in law: Kitty Henson of Greenville, Bonnie & Mike Wagner of Greenville; Grandchildren: Kailee, Jessie, Morgan, Milea, & Cody; Great Grandchildren: Ava, Kaleb; Sisters: Diana Smith of Greenville, Judy Sprouse of Texas.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Dan Glover officiating. Burial will be in Abbottsville Cemetery. There will be no Visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
James Matthew Renfro (April 2, 2010)
James Matthew “Matt” Renfro, age 61 of Hollansburg, Ohio, went to be with the Lord at 5:01 P.M. on Friday, April 2, 2010 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Matt was born on October 12, 1948 in Pineville, Kentucky. He was reared and attended School in Southeastern Kentucky. He graduated from Cumberland College and did graduate work at the University of Dayton.
Matt was preceded in death by his parents, James Pogue and Agnes Elizabeth (Amis) Renfro; and his in-laws, Ruby and Jim Tom Gray all of Flat Lick, Kentucky.
Matt is survived by his loving and totally devoted wife of 40 years, Verna Ann (Gray) Renfro; his son, James Thomas and his fiancée, Lacey Morris; his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy Kay (Renfro) and Levi Bowling. Matt was also blessed to have a bonus brother, Lee Faulkner and his wife, Barbara and special friends, Sam and Debbie Shilot. Matt’s cousin Wilkerson Renfro and his family and many other cousins and friends in Kentucky mourn his passing.
Matt has been a prominent figure in Darke County for the past 40 years. He was a History Teacher and Basketball Coach at Tri-Village High School for 35 and 32 years respectively. He touched countless lives with his homegrown Philosophies, his Christian example and his teaching.
Matt loved Tri-Village High School and every aspect of his connection with students, parents and staff. He was an Elder in the Triumphant Christian Center Church, a member of the New Madison Kiwanis Club and a member of the Ohio Athletic Association. One of his great joys was his recent induction into the Tri-Village Sports Hall of Fame. The family wishes to thank the selection committee, Principal Bill Moore and Superintendant Tony Thomas for this honor.
Matt loved his family and was especially proud of his son, Tommy who is also a Teacher and Coach at Tri-Village High School. Tommy also has a Christian Music Ministry that Matt was involved with even singing with Tommy on one of his CD’s.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. at Triumphant Christian Center, 1129 South Town Court, Greenville, Ohio, with Rev. Sam Shilot officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville and Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the church. Interment will be in Barbourville City Cemetery, Barbourville, Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be made to the Triumphant Christian Center 1129 South Town Court, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or to the Tri-Village High School Athletic Department.
Pallbearers are the members of the 1991 Tri-Village State Runners up Basketball Team. Honorary pallbearers are Levi Bowling, Lee Faulkner, Eric Eley, Bret Dill, Dewayne Cook, Lonnie Mathews, Vincent Smith and Mark Earls.
Thanks are extended to the Doctors and Staff of Miami Valley Hospital, the members of Triumphant Christian Center and all of Matt’s family and friends for being a part of his life.
Matt was preceded in death by his parents, James Pogue and Agnes Elizabeth (Amis) Renfro; and his in-laws, Ruby and Jim Tom Gray all of Flat Lick, Kentucky.
Matt is survived by his loving and totally devoted wife of 40 years, Verna Ann (Gray) Renfro; his son, James Thomas and his fiancée, Lacey Morris; his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy Kay (Renfro) and Levi Bowling. Matt was also blessed to have a bonus brother, Lee Faulkner and his wife, Barbara and special friends, Sam and Debbie Shilot. Matt’s cousin Wilkerson Renfro and his family and many other cousins and friends in Kentucky mourn his passing.
Matt has been a prominent figure in Darke County for the past 40 years. He was a History Teacher and Basketball Coach at Tri-Village High School for 35 and 32 years respectively. He touched countless lives with his homegrown Philosophies, his Christian example and his teaching.
Matt loved Tri-Village High School and every aspect of his connection with students, parents and staff. He was an Elder in the Triumphant Christian Center Church, a member of the New Madison Kiwanis Club and a member of the Ohio Athletic Association. One of his great joys was his recent induction into the Tri-Village Sports Hall of Fame. The family wishes to thank the selection committee, Principal Bill Moore and Superintendant Tony Thomas for this honor.
Matt loved his family and was especially proud of his son, Tommy who is also a Teacher and Coach at Tri-Village High School. Tommy also has a Christian Music Ministry that Matt was involved with even singing with Tommy on one of his CD’s.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. at Triumphant Christian Center, 1129 South Town Court, Greenville, Ohio, with Rev. Sam Shilot officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville and Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the church. Interment will be in Barbourville City Cemetery, Barbourville, Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be made to the Triumphant Christian Center 1129 South Town Court, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or to the Tri-Village High School Athletic Department.
Pallbearers are the members of the 1991 Tri-Village State Runners up Basketball Team. Honorary pallbearers are Levi Bowling, Lee Faulkner, Eric Eley, Bret Dill, Dewayne Cook, Lonnie Mathews, Vincent Smith and Mark Earls.
Thanks are extended to the Doctors and Staff of Miami Valley Hospital, the members of Triumphant Christian Center and all of Matt’s family and friends for being a part of his life.
Carl Hindsley (April 4, 2010)
Carl “Junior” Hindsley, 75, of Greenville, formerly of New Madison, passed away on April 4, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Junior was born on August 17, 1934 to the late Carl and Gladys (Burns) Hindsley.
Junior worked at Fram/Honeywell in Greenville for 37 years in manufacturing. He is a 1952 graduate of New Madison Schools, a member of the American Legion Lodge #158, Am vets and a lifetime member of the Eagles Lodge. Junior loved to go to the Eagles Lodge for breakfast and lunch, watch the Cincinnati Reds play on T.V. and play cards with the guys on Friday nights.
In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by a son Stephen.
He is survived by a son, Terry Joe Hindsley of Celina; a special friend, Julie Macintosh of Greenville and a number of friends and neighbors who will sadly miss him.
Services entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison, Ohio A graveside celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., April 7, 2010 at Greenmound Cemetery in New Madison.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.storchbraundfuneralhome.com.
Junior worked at Fram/Honeywell in Greenville for 37 years in manufacturing. He is a 1952 graduate of New Madison Schools, a member of the American Legion Lodge #158, Am vets and a lifetime member of the Eagles Lodge. Junior loved to go to the Eagles Lodge for breakfast and lunch, watch the Cincinnati Reds play on T.V. and play cards with the guys on Friday nights.
In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by a son Stephen.
He is survived by a son, Terry Joe Hindsley of Celina; a special friend, Julie Macintosh of Greenville and a number of friends and neighbors who will sadly miss him.
Services entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison, Ohio A graveside celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., April 7, 2010 at Greenmound Cemetery in New Madison.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.storchbraundfuneralhome.com.
Irene D. Hart (April 2, 2010)
Irene D. (Schneider) Hart, 83, of Greenville, passed away on April 2, 2010 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. Irene was born on December 18, 1926 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Martin & Dorothy (Kraushaar) Schneider.
Irene worked for Pennsylvania Bell in the office and as a cook for the Tri Village Schools, but continued to have a full time job as a homemaker, mother and farmer’s wife. She was a member of the St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Ithaca, where she was very active as a Sunday school teacher, choir member,women's ministry, and church council. Her life revolved around church. Irene was also active in the Church Woman United, Extension Homemakers, 4-H, and Tri-Village Band Boosters. She loved working in her gardens. She was also a member of the Eastern Star in Pennsylvania.
In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Willard in 1994 and a special friend, Leonard Norris.
She is survived by two sons, Rex and Anita Hart of Greenville and Frank and Lisa Hart of Arcanum; two daughters, Cheryl Ann and Charles Forrest of Anchorage, Alaska and Jayne and Lee Klett of Woodville, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Nicholas and Kias Hart, Aimee, Seth, and Elizabeth Hart, Amber, and Jordon Hart, Chris Klett; two great-grandchildren, Alyna and Madisyn Nelson; a brother, Martin and Harriet Schneider of Seneca, South Carolina and a sister, Mildred Hoke of Advance, North Carolina.
Services entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison, Ohio. A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the funeral home. The celebration of life funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Ithaca with Pastor Joene Herr being asked to officiate. Burial will follow in the Royal Oak Cemetery, Brookville, Ohio. Irene requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church or Heifer International with donations being accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.storchbraundfuneralhome.com.
In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Willard in 1994 and a special friend, Leonard Norris.
She is survived by two sons, Rex and Anita Hart of Greenville and Frank and Lisa Hart of Arcanum; two daughters, Cheryl Ann and Charles Forrest of Anchorage, Alaska and Jayne and Lee Klett of Woodville, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Nicholas and Kias Hart, Aimee, Seth, and Elizabeth Hart, Amber, and Jordon Hart, Chris Klett; two great-grandchildren, Alyna and Madisyn Nelson; a brother, Martin and Harriet Schneider of Seneca, South Carolina and a sister, Mildred Hoke of Advance, North Carolina.
Services entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison, Ohio. A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the funeral home. The celebration of life funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Ithaca with Pastor Joene Herr being asked to officiate. Burial will follow in the Royal Oak Cemetery, Brookville, Ohio. Irene requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church or Heifer International with donations being accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.storchbraundfuneralhome.com.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Marie D. Snell (March 31, 2010)
Marie D. Snell, 93, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 9:15 PM at the Cottages of Clayton, Dayton, Ohio. She was born on June 20, 1916 in Nora, Kentucky, to the late John R. & Nannie “Williams” Davis.
Marie and her husband Elmer were the owner and operators of Snells Restaurant for 13 years. She also worked part time at Fourmans in Greenville and was the owner and operator of Maple Apartments in Greenville. Marie also helped out in the Funnel Cake booths at the Darke County Fair.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville and was a world traveler.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Snell whom she married on December 18, 1937; sisters, Neva Davis, Maude Woollum, Margie Neftzer, Gladys Sheffield and Roxie Brown; nephew, Lyle Sheffield; and niece, Jean McKinley.
She is survived by her nieces, Jo Ann & Tim Greene of Hillsboro, Ohio, Elizabeth & Tom Bennett of Ohio, and Alice Neftzer of Ohio; nephews, Wayne & Delores Sheffield of Pennsylvania, Lowell Hoy of Iowa, Marion & Norma Jean Woollum Jr. of Kentucky, and Larry Woollum of Kentucky; special friend, Ronda Boone of Greenville, Ohio; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville with Rev. Dr. John Person officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be given to the First Presbyterian Church.
Marie and her husband Elmer were the owner and operators of Snells Restaurant for 13 years. She also worked part time at Fourmans in Greenville and was the owner and operator of Maple Apartments in Greenville. Marie also helped out in the Funnel Cake booths at the Darke County Fair.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville and was a world traveler.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Snell whom she married on December 18, 1937; sisters, Neva Davis, Maude Woollum, Margie Neftzer, Gladys Sheffield and Roxie Brown; nephew, Lyle Sheffield; and niece, Jean McKinley.
She is survived by her nieces, Jo Ann & Tim Greene of Hillsboro, Ohio, Elizabeth & Tom Bennett of Ohio, and Alice Neftzer of Ohio; nephews, Wayne & Delores Sheffield of Pennsylvania, Lowell Hoy of Iowa, Marion & Norma Jean Woollum Jr. of Kentucky, and Larry Woollum of Kentucky; special friend, Ronda Boone of Greenville, Ohio; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville with Rev. Dr. John Person officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be given to the First Presbyterian Church.
I. Bonita Shellabarger (March 31, 2010)
Mrs. I. Bonita Shellabarger, age 95 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday March 31, 2010 at 10:45 AM at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio. She was born March 7, 1915 in Portland, Indiana the daughter of the late Jesse & Della E. (Arnett) Parsons.
She worked for the Brethren Retirement Community for 11 years in the Nursing Department, and she was a member of Castine Church of the Brethren,
She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: Byron A. Shellabarger on December 12, 1997; Brothers: Francis & Leonard Parsons; Sister: Kathleen Deaton; ½ Brothers: Arnett Bickel, & Harold Parsons.
She is survived by her sons & daughters in law: Marion & Sylvia Shellabarger of Piqua, & Don & Marlyn Shellabarger of Brookville, Ohio; Daughter & son in law: LeAnn & David Nimphie of Branson, Missouri; 10 Grandchildren; 26 Great grandchildren; 2 Great great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday April 5, 2010 at 1:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Ryan Shellabarger & Pastor Bob Bitner officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday April 4, 2010 and 1 hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or the Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund.
She worked for the Brethren Retirement Community for 11 years in the Nursing Department, and she was a member of Castine Church of the Brethren,
She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: Byron A. Shellabarger on December 12, 1997; Brothers: Francis & Leonard Parsons; Sister: Kathleen Deaton; ½ Brothers: Arnett Bickel, & Harold Parsons.
She is survived by her sons & daughters in law: Marion & Sylvia Shellabarger of Piqua, & Don & Marlyn Shellabarger of Brookville, Ohio; Daughter & son in law: LeAnn & David Nimphie of Branson, Missouri; 10 Grandchildren; 26 Great grandchildren; 2 Great great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday April 5, 2010 at 1:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Ryan Shellabarger & Pastor Bob Bitner officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday April 4, 2010 and 1 hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or the Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund.
N. Edward Leeper (April 4, 2010)
N. Edward Leeper, 81, of Rossburg, passed away Sunday morning, April 4, 2010 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.
He was born in Darke County, son of the late Harry Albert and Mabel Christine (Fischbach) Leeper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Donald; brothers, Percy Albert, Marvin "Dale" and Minor Eugene Leeper; and sisters, Twila Bell and Carolyn "Ann" Spahr.
A farmer, Ed had also ran a milk transport business for several years.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, N. Jean (Emig) Leeper; children, Douglas of Georgia, David of Rossburg, Dennis (Karlynn) of Rossburg, Diane (Tom) Jenkins of Greenville, Dane (Linda) of Ansonia, Darin of Rossburg, Darrell (Cheryl) of Georgia, Darwin (Valerie) of Rossburg, Dwane of Rossburg, Doreen (Chris) Culy of Winchester, IN, and Dwight (Kim) of Rossburg; daughter-in-law, Kathy Leeper of Rossburg; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and two sisters, Barbara June Klenke of Cincinnati and Janet Ellen Shiverdecker of Greenville.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 9 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 5-8 p.m.
He was born in Darke County, son of the late Harry Albert and Mabel Christine (Fischbach) Leeper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Donald; brothers, Percy Albert, Marvin "Dale" and Minor Eugene Leeper; and sisters, Twila Bell and Carolyn "Ann" Spahr.
A farmer, Ed had also ran a milk transport business for several years.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, N. Jean (Emig) Leeper; children, Douglas of Georgia, David of Rossburg, Dennis (Karlynn) of Rossburg, Diane (Tom) Jenkins of Greenville, Dane (Linda) of Ansonia, Darin of Rossburg, Darrell (Cheryl) of Georgia, Darwin (Valerie) of Rossburg, Dwane of Rossburg, Doreen (Chris) Culy of Winchester, IN, and Dwight (Kim) of Rossburg; daughter-in-law, Kathy Leeper of Rossburg; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and two sisters, Barbara June Klenke of Cincinnati and Janet Ellen Shiverdecker of Greenville.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 9 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 5-8 p.m.
Neal V. Miller (April 1, 2010)
Neal V. Miller, 56, of Greenville, died April 1, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.
He was born April 16, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Lowell and Janis (Haworth) Miller of Greenville.
Neal graduated from Tri-Village High School in 1973. He was employed by the Union City Body Company/Workhorse as an inspector for 36 years, retiring in 2009.
He is survived by his parents, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Greenville Township Rescue.
He was born April 16, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Lowell and Janis (Haworth) Miller of Greenville.
Neal graduated from Tri-Village High School in 1973. He was employed by the Union City Body Company/Workhorse as an inspector for 36 years, retiring in 2009.
He is survived by his parents, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Greenville Township Rescue.
Emma O'Brien (March 31, 2010)
Emma O'Brien, 91, of Greenville, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Heartland of Greenville where she had resided since October of 2009. Mrs. O'Brien was born in Twin Township, Darke County on July 3, 1918, the daughter of the late Ezra and Pearl (Brown) Wright. Mrs. O'Brien and her late husband Edward J. O'Brien were Sharpeye area farmers. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church, Greenville. Emma was preceded in death by her husband and her daughters Donna Karnehm and Betty Clayton, grandson Richard Karnehm, brothers Jonas and Roy Wright, and sister Ivy Edwards. She is survived by Grandchildren Carolyn Worthen and husband Bill of Michigan, Connie Singer and husband Ryan, Tom Karnehm, John Karnehm, and Tammy Mallonee and husband Kevin all of Greenville; and 8 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM on Monday, April 5, 2010 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum, with Pastor Ron Isom officiating. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends Monday Noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Family suggests memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice, 3131 S. Dixie Dr., Suite 221, Dayton, OH 45439.
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