Joanne Arlene (Voke) Toman (October 14, 2011)

Joanne Arlene (Voke) Toman, age 80 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Friday October 14, 2011 at 12:50 PM at the Brethren Retirement Community. She was born February 9, 1931 in Darke County, Ohio the daughter of the late Jay N. & Blanche A. (Townsend) Voke Sr.

She was a beautician in the area for over 20 years and also worked as a secretary at Neff Athletic Lettering. She was a member of E.U.M. Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: Joe E. Toman; Brother: William Logan.

She is survived by her children & spouses: Linda & Tim Fleming of Vandalia, Ohio, Rhonda & Randall Bowman of Greenville, Joe & Kim Toman of Greenville; Grandchildren: Scott Fleming, Jennifer Riffell, Julie Willis, Tiffany Fine, Jamie Looker, Mark Toman, Jason Toman, Zach Toman; 13 great grandchildren; brother & sister in law: Jay N. & Naomi Voke Jr. of Greenville; sister & brother in law: Sonda & Richard Wion of Greenville; & numerous nieces & nephews.

Services will be held on Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home with Pastor Todd Reish officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery.Family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com

Vivian Joy Stormer (October 11, 2011)

Vivian Joy (nee: Betts) Stormer, 99, of Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Born in Forest, IN on October 21, 1911, Vivian attained her Associates Degree and taught at the Forest Indiana Elementary School for several years.

Vivian was the widow of the late Reverend Ray Stormer. Reverend Ray along with Vivian served as Pastor at the Versailles Christian Church then The United Church of Christ from 1971 to 1977.

Vivian leaves behind to morn her passing, her loving daughter, Marilyn, and son-in-law Roger Bohnsack of Shelby Township, Michigan, and two grandchildren, Laurie Berkholz of Macomb, Michigan and Ryan Bohnsack of Shelby Township, Michigan and a host of friends through the many Congregations they served through their years in Christ’s service.

A memorial service, celebrating her life will be held this Friday, October 21st, (which would have been her 100th Birthday) at10:30 AM, in the Phillippi Hall at Otterbein-Lebanon Campus.

Memorial donations are requested to Cross Road Hospice 8069 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45458 or the Otterbein Benevolent Care Fund. Arrangements by Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon, Ohio

James C. Irwin (October 15, 2011)

Mr. James C. Irwin, age 95 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Saturday October 15, 2011 at 12:15 PM at Heartland of Greenville. He was born June 10, 1916 in West Union, Ohio the son of the late Cleston E. & Clara (Bradney) Irwin.

He retired in 1981 as the Darke County Sheriff, an office he held for 14 years. Sheriff Irwin had been in law enforcement for a total of 35 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

He was a member of E.U.M. Church of Greenville, Greenville Liars Club, Greenville American Legion, Greenville, V.F.W., Greenville Eagles, Greenville Moose Lodge, Greenville Elks Lodge, United Commercial Travelers, & Ohio Buckeyes Sheriff’s Association.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Jeannette (McFaddin) Irwin; Sister: Ettaleene Hunt; Brother: Robert Irwin.

He is survived by his daughter: Connie Hufnagle of Greenville; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; Brother: Donald Irwin of Greenville; Sister: Helen Oler of West Manchester.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Castine Cemetery, Castine, Ohio with Pastor Sylvia McKibben officiating. Military services will be conducted by the Versailles Veterans Honor Guard. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to E.U.M. Church.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com

Myron E. “Tony” Keller (October 13, 2011)

Myron E. “Tony” Keller, 88, of Greenville, passed away Thursday morning, October 13, 2011 at the Emergency Room of Wayne Healthcare in Greenville.

He was born September 21, 1923 in Horatio, Darke County, Ohio, son of the late Daniel and Bessie (Tisor) Keller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Margaret Oakes; and brothers, Melvin, Richard and Verl Keller.

Tony had served 6 terms as the Darke County Recorder from 1972 to 1995. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in WWII.

He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Greenville where he had served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was involved with the Salvation Army for over 18 years. A charter member of the Darke County Chamber of Commerce he had served as a vice president. He was instrumental in establishing the Greenville Police Department Auxiliary serving as a sergeant and later as secretary. He was a 60 member of the Greenville Masonic Lodge #143. A 50 year member of the Scottish Rite and was a member of the Elk’s Lodge, American Legion and the VFW. A member of the Darke County Democrats he had started the Early Riser Breakfast and over saw it for several years.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen I. (Thompson) Keller, whom he married January 18, 1947; children, Michael E. (Marilyn) Keller of Greenville, Karry L. (Susan) Keller of Laura, Teresa (Phillip) Meade of Chapmanville, WV, and Gloria (Barry) Brinley of Greenville; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brothers, Donald of Versailles, Herbert of Piqua, and Zane of Ansonia; a sister, Shirley Schultz of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Tuesday, October 18 at 2 p.m. at the St. John Lutheran Church, 7418 St. Rt. 121 N., Greenville, with Pastor Alan Knoke officiating. Burial with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will follow in the St. John Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, 1000 N. Broadway, Greenville, Monday, October 17 from 5-8 p.m. and at the church Tuesday from 1 p.m. till 2 p.m. There will be a Masonic Memorial Service at 7:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to either the St. John Lutheran Church or the Salvation Army.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Irene F. Whittaker (October 12, 2011)

Irene F. Whittaker, 75, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 12, 2011 at the Life Care Hospitals of Dayton.

She was born March 15, 1936 in Muncie, IN, daughter of the late Marvin and Helen (Moore) Eley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Ilene VanDeGrift.

A homemaker, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Greenville.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Marion L. Whittaker, whom she married September 13, 1954; children, Tony (Teresa) Whittaker of Elburn, IL, Cathy (Don) Kowaleski of Springboro, OH, and Suzanne (Bud) Williams of Tipp City; grandchildren, Lauren and Tommy Whittaker, Matthew Kowaleski, Samantha Williams, and Jessica Williams; and sisters, Phyllis (Tim) Barga of Greenville, Wanda (Richard) Burke of Ansonia, and Pamela (John) Snyder of Ansonia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Monday, October 17 at 2 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Joe Payne officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the First United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com.

Helen Elizabeth (Rhoades) Anthony (October 11, 2011)

Helen Elizabeth (Rhoades) Anthony, age 89 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 4:31 A.M. Tuesday October 11, 2011 at the Brethren Retirement Center of Greenville following a short illness. She was born May 16, 1922 in Darke County, Ohio and was the daughter of the late George H. and Anna Caroline (Bryson) Rhoades.

Helen was a 1940 graduate of Greenville High School and was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Greenville. She was retired from the Second National Bank of Greenville following 28 years of employment, starting in bookkeeping, then as a teller and later as manager of new accounts. She enjoyed the customers and her work, and was remembered for her pleasant personality and humor.

As an accomplished musician, Helen played both the piano and violin, and for many years sang soprano in the church choir. She loved sewing and quilting by hand, having made many beautiful and perfectly stitched quilts for her family.

Helen was grateful for her life on the farm, which included tending large vegetable and flower gardens, and helping whenever needed in the fields. She loved animals, especially horses and cats.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Carl W. Anthony, to whom she was married October 9, 1948; one daughter, Carolyn Sue Anthony in 2001; and one granddaughter, Lauren Melissa Courtney in 2000.

Helen is survived by one daughter and son in law Deborah and Daniel Lacey of Dayton and one granddaughter and her husband Kristin Elizabeth and Ryan Wilson of Los Angeles, CA; two half-brothers, Steve (Sue) Rhoades of Wardensville, W. VA., and Richard (Marilyn) Rhoades of Greenville; special friends Mary and John Suter of Greenville, and faithful kitty “Rosie”.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 14, 2011, in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 131 East Fourth Street, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Peter Menke officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday one hour prior to the services in the Church.

The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Greenville, The Darke County Humane Society or the Hospice of Darke County.

Funeral arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.

Donald D. Rogers (October 12, 2011)

Donald D. Rogers, 69, of Arcanum, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 12, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.

He was born July 14, 1942 in Castine, son of the late Alvah and Velma (Eshelman) Rogers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Pauline Greene, Opal Ritz, and Shirley Bussard.

Don was a lifelong farmer and was retired from Fram in Greenville. After retirement he had worked for the Council on Rural Services.

Don was a very caring, humble and ethical man.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 47 years, Roberta M. (Miller) Rogers, whom he married December 28, 1963; children, Renee (Barry) Glasscoe of Pitsburg, Rhonda (Eric, II) Rich of Greenville, and Darren Rogers of Salisbury, MD; grandchildren, Gavin (fiancee, Ann House) Glasscoe, Gentry Glasscoe, Hudson Rich, and Hunter Rich; a brother, Robert Rogers of Greenville; and sisters, Margaret Jane Robinson of California, and Kathleen Phillips of Greenville.

Services will be held Saturday, October 15 at 3 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. David Cummings officiating. Burial will follow in the Ithaca Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 1 p.m. till 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com.

Doris J. Townsend (October 10, 2011)

Doris J. Townsend, 86, of Greenville, passed away Monday evening, October 10, 2011 at the Clare Bridge Cottage at Sterling House in Greenville.

She was born March 7, 1925 in Darke County, Ohio, daughter of the late Ernest and Mildred (Effie) Winterrowd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Townsend on June 2, 1972; a sister; Thelma Burkett; and brothers, Donald and Lloyd Winterrowd.

Doris had owned and operated the Lightsville General Store and worked for 29 years in the Darke County Treasurer office. She was a lifelong member of the Community United Methodist Church.

Doris is survived by her children; Mary (Michael) Townsend-Smith of Frisco, TX, and David (Marcia) Townsend of Union City, OH; grandchildren, Mathew D. Townsend, Mason C. (Andrea) Townsend; great grandchildren, Cierra, David, Cole, Madison, Gracie, Mackenzea; a sister, Pauline Coppock of Ansonia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 15, at the Oliver- Floyd Funeral Home, 1000 N. Broadway, Greenville, with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. Burial will follow in the Teegarden Cemetery near Ansonia, OH.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. till the time of service.

The family request that memorial contributions be give to State of the Heart Hospice.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Kenneth R. McNutt (October 11, 2011)

Kenneth R. McNutt, age 73, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at 6:05 AM at Gade Healthcare Center in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on March 29, 1938 in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Lester & Sadie (Klopfer) McNutt.

Kenny worked as a truck driver for Barton’s Trucking. He loved Western movies, puzzles, fishing, planting flowers, and embroidery. He was a member of the Piqua Fish and Game Club and Piqua Eagles.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille McNutt; brothers, Robert and Larry McNutt; and sister, Dorothy Nowlin.

He is survived by his sister, Phyllis McClure of Greenville; special friend, Cynthia Gillard of Piqua, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a service held on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Beamsville Cemetery, Beamsville, Ohio. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Billy J. Richards (October 9, 2011)

Billy J. Richards, 68, of Hollansburg, passed away at Reid Hospital on October 9, 2011. Billy was born in Hollansburg on May 5, 1943 to the late Amon and Letha (Sharits) Richards.

Billy was the owner of Richards Countyside Inn in New Paris for 4 years. He was a member of the American Legion in New Paris and was Commander of Amvets Post 726 in Eldorado. Billy enjoyed cooking, especially at the Amvets. He also enjoyed watching Nascar and many other kinds of sports.

In addition to his parents, Billy is preceded in death by his son, Justin Richards; three brothers, Jack, Niles, and Dickie Richards; and three sisters, Lois Perry, Jane Westcheck, and Sue Kenworthy.

Billy is survived by a son, Jason Richards of Hollansburg; a daughter, Angela Richards of Douglasville, Georgia; five brothers, Gene Richards, Danny and Wilma Richards, Gary Richards, Tom and Carol Richards, and Steve and Sue Richards all of Hollansburg; two sisters, Janet Richhart of Versailles and Joan Bennett of Clameth Falls, Oregon.

A Celebration of Life graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 4:00 PM at Hollansburg Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Fee officiating. Memorial contributions will be accepted at the funeral home to help with funeral costs. There will be a time of remembering following the services at the American Legion Post #708 in Hollansburg.

Services entrusted to Braund Funeral Home in New Madison. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundfuneralhome.com.

Larry B. “Jake” Eikenbery (October 9, 2011)

Larry B. “Jake” Eikenbery, age 76 of rural New Paris, Ohio passed away at 8:44 A.M. Sunday October 9, 2011 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He was born October 14, 1934 in Preble County, Ohio and the son of the late Dorsa and Maxine (Brightenstine) Eikenbery.

Larry was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1956. He received his training at Ft. Knox, KY and served 18 months in Japan. He worked for American Aggregates for 30 years as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1993. He also farmed until 2002.

Larry attended the Hollansburg Christian Church and was a member of the New Madison American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Larry is survived by his wife of 56 years Martha (Morgan) Eikenbery. They were married October 22, 1954. Also by a son and daughter in law Larry A. and Christine Eikenbery, granddaughters Brandy Hess and Ashlee (Nathan) Curtner; grandson Larry R. (Angela) Eikenbery; great grandchildren Gavin Hess, Jeighla Hess, Accalia Benton, Jazimyne Meade and Jayden Curtner. Brother in law and wife Leonard and Gerri Morgan; nephews Bill (Peggy) Morgan, Len (Holli) Morgan and Rob (Bonnie) Morgan.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday October 13, 2011 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Rev. Dr. Jim Vandermark, Rev. Tony Price and Rev. Joe Hanna officiating. Burial with Military Honors offered by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be held in the Greenmound Cemetery New Madison, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 until 8 P.M. in the funeral home.

As a request of the family, blood may be donated in Memory of Jake at your local blood donation site.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com

Sarah Margaret McCarty (October 9, 2011)

Sarah Margaret McCarty, age 86, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 1:05 AM at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio. She was born on May 23, 1925 in Gallia County, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Rena (Lewis) Rife.

Sarah was a retired teacher from Bradford High School. She was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles, Ohio. She was an avid quilter and volunteered at the Johnson Farm in Piqua, Ohio.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Lutellis McCarty; son, Lutellis McCarty and infant sister, Lela Rife; brother, Billy Rife.

She is survived by her daughters and sons in law, Teresa & Dennis Stryker of Bradford, Ohio, Kathleen McCarty of Oregon, and Sue & Ted Lau of Curtice, Ohio; daughter in law, Marge McCarty of Norcross, Georgia; grandchildren, Joseph, Andrew, Matthew, Joshua, Anna, Micah, Emma, and Elizabeth; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Stites of Dunedin, Florida and Betty Feree of Gahanna, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. There will be a graveside service held on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Rife Cemetery in Gallipolis, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 5-8 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio.

t is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund or American Diabetes Association. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.

Carolyn Jeanne (Brown) Eubank (October 8, 2011)

Carolyn Jeanne (Brown) Eubank, age 69, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 12:25 PM at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio. She was born on November 30, 1941 in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Glen Brown and Thelma (Houdasheldt) Brown, as well as a step mother, Helen Brown of Greenville, Ohio.

Carolyn worked as a driver and dispatcher for the Greenville Taxi and Greenville Transit. She was a member of the Greenville Church of the Brethren. Carolyn was a very good cook and always had a happy spirit. She was a very loving and wonderful mother.

She is survived by her son, Greg Eubank of Greenville; brother and sister in law, Don (Barbara) Brown of Sebastian, Florida; nieces and nephews, Mindi and Rob Casella of Richmond Hill, GA and their children Garner and Grant, and Shelli and Russ Grose of Orlando, Florida and their children, Lyndsi, Zach and Blake; step brothers and sisters in law, Ron and Norma Bruner of Greenville and Rick and Marcia Bruner of Arcanum, Ohio; step sisters and brothers in law, Sue and Steve Shaffer of Denver, CO, and Lynne and Harvey Hinshaw of Arcanum, Ohio; as survived by Jamie “Jim” Foutz of Greenville whom she always thought of as a second son; as well as numerous step nieces and nephews.

There will be a service held on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Ron Sherck officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 4-8 PM at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the donor’s choice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Gary L. Hittle (October 8, 2011)

Gary L. Hittle, age 73, of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 3:30 AM at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on July 3, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Ira & Treva (Strawser) Hittle.

Gary retired from GM Delco Products. He was a member of the United States Army and loved fishing and mowing his yard.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Karilyn (Boldman) Hittle of Arcanum, Ohio, whom he married on September 1, 1961; son and daughter in law, Rodney & Susan Hittle of Arcanum, Ohio; daughter and son in law, Sherry & Scott Baker of Arcanum, Ohio; grandchildren, Amanda and Justin Baker, Austen Hittle, Megan and Adam Sheffield.

There will be service held on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Brian Delk officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

There will be a full military service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the American Legion or the Auxiliary. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Keith Smith (October 4, 2011)

Keith Smith, 54, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 4, 2011 at the Clare Bridge Cottage at Sterling House in Greenville.

Keith was born November 3, 1956 in Greenville, son of Don and Marilyn Smith.

A Veteran of the US Army, he was a 1975 graduate of Greenville High School.

He had owned and operated Keith's Service and Towing and The Don's Pizza. He was a former member of the Greenville City Council and had served on the Darke County Fair Board.

He was a member of the Darke County Fish and Game Club, the American Legion Post 140, Masonic Lodge #143, Scottish Rite, and the Darke County Shrine Club.

Keith is survived by his wife, Laura (Clevenger) Smith; a daughter, Misty White of Greenville; a grandson, Isaac White; a step son, Levi Stump of Greenville; and brothers, Larry, Lonnie, and Kenny.

Services with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 8 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pator Eric Fee officiating. Burial will follow in the Palestine Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 4-8 p.m.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com.

Charles “Charlie” M. Harrison (October 3, 2011)

Charles “Charlie” M. Harrison, age 79 of Lakeview, Ohio and formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed at 10:15 P.M. Monday October 3, 2011 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. Charlie was born July 23, 1932 in Darke County, Ohio and the son of the late Cletus M. and Sylvia K. (Fellers) Harrison.

He retired as a truck driver for Schraders for 21 years and prior to that had been employed for 17 years with the Nestle Company hauling milk. Following his retirement, he worked for 10 years for Cold Storage located in Dayton, Ohio

Charlie was a member of the EUM Church in Greenville, a life member of the Greenville Eagles Lodge and a member of the Moose Lodge of Indian Lake.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Maye (Burroughs) Harrison June 23, 2007; Brother Donald Harrison and Sister Ruth Bixler.

Charlie is survived by daughters and son in law Terri Baker of Lakeview and Sherri and Colt Pepiot of McClellandtown, Pa. Son and daughter in law Marty and Ruth Harrison of New Carlisle, Ohio. Grandchildren and spouses Chad and Alisha Harrison, Chare & Steve Fahly, Chase Baker, James Pepiot, Christine and Mike Beckley, Cara and Tom Barrett, Nicole and Rob Rebmann and Jason Spitler. Great Grandchildren Avery Harrison, Kyle Rebmann, Brandi Rebmann, Gavin Fahly, Hunter Pepiot, Austin Pepiot and Cali Barrett. Sister in law Jaye Westfall of Vandalia and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday October 6, 2011 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Rev. Sylvia McKibben officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 until 8 P.M. and on Thursday 1 hour prior to the services in the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to Lima Memorial Hospital Hospice Care Program Lima, Ohio.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.

Robert J. "Bob" Wentworth (October 3, 2011)

Robert J. "Bob" Wentworth, 92, of Greenville, passed away early Monday morning, October 3, 2011 at his residence.

He was born May 2, 1919 in Rossburg, Ohio, son of the late Stanley A. and Cecil (Hughes) Wentworth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Daniel Cassel and a son-in-law, Frank Zurey.

Bob was a 1936 graduate of Jackson (Mississinawa Valley) High School. He farmed, and later had a milk route with Nestle's until 1955, and retired from Schrader's Tire Greenville after 35 years of service. He was a W.W. II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Greenville, and the Greenville Masonic Lodge #143.

Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nadine L. (Wigger) Wentworth whom he married January 10, 1942: his children, Robert "Wayne" (Ruth) Wentworth of Neosho, MO., Pamela (Wentworth) Zurey of Manalapan, N.J., and Mark (Diane) Wentworth of Greenville OH.

Additional survivors include grandchildren, Robert "Bob" (Cheryl) Wentworth of Carl Junction, MO., Jennifer (Doug) Wentworth Cassel of Abrams, WI., Rebecca (Phillip) Wentworth Koebbe of Carlinville, IL., Sarah Wentworth DVM of Birmingham, AL., Michael (Debbie) Zurey of Howell, N.J., Susan (Eddie) Zurey Myler of Manalapan, N.J., Adam J Wentworth of Dayton, OH., Kristen Wentworth of Greenville, OH., and Bethany Wentworth of Dayton, OH.

There are 17 surviving great-grandchildren: Kira & Ryan Wentworth; Douglas, Matthew, Benjamin, & Mikayla Cassel, Samuel, Rachel & Eliana Koebbe; Christine, Katie, Emma, Jillian, & Allison Zurey; Corinne, Tommy, & Kelsey Myler; two sisters, Marge Gatewood of Jacksonville, FL. & Betty Fletcher of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville from 9 a.m. Till 11 a.m. Thursday, October 6th. Services with a Masonic Memorial and ring service will be held at 11 a.m., with Pastor Peter Menke officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Union City Cemetery.

The family requests that memorial contributions be given to either St. Paul's Grace Resurrection Community Center in Greenville or State of the Heart Hospice.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Terry Gene Roth (October 1, 2011)

Terry Gene Roth, age 69 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 5:25 P.M. Saturday October 1, 2011 at the Miami Valley Hospital Dayton, Ohio. Terry was born August 21, 1942 in Greenville, Ohio and the son of the late Lawrence and Loretta E. (Trick) Roth.

He retired in 2001 from Textron-Cadillac Gage of Greenville where he had been employed for 36 years as a Senior Supervisor. He was also a veteran of the Viet man War serving in the U.S. Army.

Terry was a member of the Fort Jefferson United Methodist Church, for many years had been the caretaker of the Wayne Lakes Community Building, a member of the Greenville Eagles Lodge, Elks Lodge, Life member of the Greenville V.F.W. and was a delivery driver for Dave Knapp Ford of Greenville. Terry was a “Wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother”.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Jamie Roth in 1994; Sister Patricia J. “Pat” Jones in 2008 and father in law Charles Dale Walker in 2010.

Terry is survived by his wife Sherri “Beaver” (Walker) Roth of Greenville. They were married July 27, 1968. Also sons and daughters in law Terry Neil & Megan Roth of Greenville and Brett Michael and Paula Roth of Vernal, Utah. Grandchildren Whitney Marie Roth, Chelsea Roth, Alexis Roth, Sierra Roth, Jami Roth, Jaydon Roth, Gabe, Mason, Devon, Alyssa and Haliegh. Sisters and brothers in law Linda and Bill Schatz, Sue and Frank Hildebrand, Jody and Jack Smith and Frederick Jones all of Greenville. Mother in law Joy Walker of Piqua, brothers in law Chuck and wife Kristy Walker of Piqua and Steve Walker of Clearwater, Fla. Also numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday October 7, 2011 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Rev. Doug Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery Ft. Jefferson, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 until 8 P.M. in the funeral home. The Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Honors.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.

Rodney N. Ricker (October 2, 2011)

Rodney N. Ricker, 79, of New Madison, passed away on October 2, 2011 at his home with his loving family at his side. Rodney was born on February 5, 1932 to the late Charles and Nellie Ricker.

Rodney worked for many years as a glassworker at Corning Glass and was a 1950 graduate of Arcanum High School. Rodney honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Foresters and American Legion. He enjoyed bowling, farming, being outside in nature, John Deere tractors, and spending time with family especially his grandchildren.

Rodney is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara (Rodgers) of New Madison; two sons, Rick and Kim Ricker of Greenville and Randy and Terry Ricker of Union City, Ohio; a daughter, Rhonda Lavy of New Madison; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Leon Ricker; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Rodney is preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Johnson and Merna Henninger; a brother, Galen Ricker; a great-grandson, Jorden Pond and a niece, Nancy Ricker.

The family will receive guests on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 7-9 PM at Braund Funeral Home in New Madison. A Celebration of Life service will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 6, 2011 also at the funeral home with Chaplain Candy Null being asked to officiate. Burial will follow in the Greenmound Cemetery with full military honors given by the Darke County Honor Guard. The family requests memorial contributions are given to Heartland Hospice with donations being accepted at the funeral home.

Services are entrusted to Braund Funeral Home in New Madison. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundfuneralhome.com.

Violet Jean (Trump) Stull (September 30, 2011)

Violet Jean (Trump) Stull age 83 of Greenville, Ohio, entered Eternal Life with the Father on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 4:05 P.M. at her residence. Violet was born April 25, 1928 in Castine, Ohio, to the late Jesse & Ethel (Snyder) Trump Sr.

In addition to her parents, Violet is also preceded in death by her daughter, Paulette McGriff Zawosky; grandson, R.D. Ritchie; and brothers, Charles, Hubert, Frederick and John Trump.

Violet is survived by her husband, William (Bill) Stull whom she married June 12, 1972; daughter, Joy (Charlie) Dixon; son, James “Jimmy” McGriff; step children, Cindy Deel, Steve, Doug and Ron Stull; grandchildren, Jonathan Arthur, Summer (Doug) Cutler and Autumn Davis; sisters, Lydia Ratliff and Martha (Herbert) Rudy; brother, Jesse Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Bob Schooley officiating. Burial will follow in Castine Cemetery in Castine. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com