Lester E. “Gene” Enochs (October 9, 2013)

Lester E. “Gene” Enochs, age 93 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 5:42 P.M. Wednesday October 9, 2013 in Greenville. He was born October 4, 1920 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Corby and Irene (Reeser) Enochs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years Helen (Baker) Enochs on August 14, 2013, infant sons Marvin Lee and Melvin Eugene Enochs, infant granddaughter Machelle Lawrence, son-in-law Earl Kent Lawrence, sisters Helen Godown and Patty Nease; brothers: Robert and Lloyd Enochs.

Gene was a salesman for seventeen years at Holthouse Furniture leaving there to start his own Carpet Business in Greenville. He loved his Harley Motorcycles, authentic models of older cars, going fishing, talking to people and telling stories of different happenings during his life.

He served in the U.S. Army during W.W. II, serving under General Patton in France, Germany and Austria.

Gene is survived by his daughters Delores Lawrence of Greenville and Lois Enochs of Phoenix, AZ, grandchildren Donna (Mike) Hohler of Greenville, Steven (Kim) Lawrence of New Madison, Lisa Matyasz of Banks, OR, great grandchildren PVT. Alex (Erika) Hohler of Ft. Campbell, KY, Andrew Hohler of Greenville, Adam Hohler of Greenville, Taylor Matyasz of Banks, OR, great great granddaughter Chloe Hohler, step great great grandchildren Landon and Caitlin and one sister Betty Burk.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday October 14, 2013 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Scott Trittschuh officiating. Burial will follow in the Emanuel Cemetery near Coletown, Ohio. His family will receive friends and family on Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. in the funeral home.

Full Military Services will be held on Monday by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Darke County Cancer Association.

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

Nancy A. Jones (October 8, 2013)

Nancy A. Jones age 68, of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 4:13 P.M. on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Nancy was born January 26, 1945 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Herman & Pauline (Houscher) Whittaker.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Jack Jones whom she married February 7, 1963; son & daughter-in-law, David & Laura Jones of Peebles; daughter & son-in-law, Kimberly & Dwight Leeper of Rossburg; grandchildren, Candice Jones, Brigitte Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Tiffany Jones, Jessica Jones, Brittany & Korey Harrod, Ashley Leeper and Katie Leeper; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers & sisters-in-law, Marion Whittaker of Greenville, Ralph & Faye Whittaker of Arcanum, Darrel Whittaker of Versailles, Roger & Betty Whittaker of Arcanum and Robert & Janet Whittaker of Tipp City; sisters & brother-in-law, Martha Lumpkin of Union City, Indiana, Marceil Hecht of Greenville and Alta Jean & Gary Unger of Troy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Nancy retired from Fram Corporation of Greenville where she was a press operator. She was a life member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary of Greenville.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset funeral expenses. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Greg L. “Wilbur” Trent (October 8, 2013)

Greg L. “Wilbur” Trent, age 51 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 2:43 P.M. Tuesday October 8, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 31, 1962 in Greenville, Ohio and the son of Larry Trent of Greenville and the late Barbara (Paulus) Trent.

Greg was the manager of the Ohio Street location for Trent Auto Parts.

He was a member of the Greenville Moose Lodge, the Darke County Harness Racing Association, founder of Wilbur’s nascar.com, and enjoyed bowling and NASCAR racing.

In addition to his mother, Greg was preceded in death by his step mother Sandra Joette (Asterman) Trent in 1997.

Survivors, in addition to his father, brothers Brian (Lynnette) Trent and Mark Trent all of Greenville; sister Julie (Jeremy) Fisher of Largo, Florida; girlfriend Terri Nixon of Greenville; aunts and uncle Phyllis and Ken Horner of Greenville, Karen Trent of Bowling Green, Ohio and Deb Deits of Indianapolis, Ind. as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday October 12, 2013 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Terry Haworth officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Darke County Harness Racing Association.

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

Brandon D. Hampton (October 6, 2013)

Brandon D. Hampton, age 26, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 7:45 PM at his residence. He was born on February 21, 1987 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the son of Elsie & Ray Bush of Greenville, Ohio.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his daughters Harper Elina Hampton and Jailin Gehret both of Greenville; siblings Dustan & Mara Hampton of Greenville, Dillon Hampton and April Hampton both of Indiana, Michael Miller, Frani Buckley, Magen (Kenny) Bush, Kenny (Maddie) Bush, Dylan (Elizabeth) Bush and Karamie Bush all from Greenville; maternal grandmother Frances Shirley of Kentucky; step mother Sheila Hampton of Indiana; Aunts and uncles William King of Troy, Ohio, Loretta & Billy Robards of Kentucky and Carlisa & Eddie Johnson of Kentucky; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Brandon worked at McMiller’s Carryout in Greenville and was friends with everyone.

There will be a service held on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. There will be no burial following the service. Family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the family to help offset funeral expenses. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Kenneth Green (October 7, 2013)

Kenneth Green, age 88 of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of Union City, Ohio passed away at 2:45 P.M. Monday October 7, 2013 in the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center Greenville, Ohio. Kenneth was born April 29, 1925 in Union City, Ohio and the son of the late George and Lillie (Maloy) Green.

He was a self-employed business man having built and managed Greenwood Mobile Home Park of Union City, Indiana and was a Veteran of W.W. II serving in the U.S. Army.

Kenneth attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Greenville, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Gary Allen Green May 23, 2011. Also brothers Ralph, Perry, Harold, Tom, Dan and Gerald Green and a sister Edna Sharp.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Beatrice (Teeter) Green of Greenville. They were married July 28, 1948. Also son and daughters in law Kenneth “Pete” and Leanna Green Jr., of Troy, Ohio and Amy (Prewitt) Green of Union City, Ohio. Grandchildren Rachel (Bruce) Krauth, Jessica Green, Josh Green, Melanie (Nathan) Hawkey, Matthew (Lindsey) Green, Kyle Green, Abby Green and Sara Thomas. Brothers George Green and James Green both of Union City, Indiana. Also numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday October 11, 2013 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Daniel T. Besecker officiating. Burial will follow in the Union City Cemetery Union City, Indiana. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:30 P.M. until time of services in the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice of Darke County.

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

Naomi K. Simmons (October 6, 2013)

Naomi K. Simmons, 87 of Versailles, Ohio passed away on Sunday October 6, 2013 at 8:55 PM at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio. She was born June 1, 1926 in Darke County, Ohio the daughter of the late Raymond Clinton & Esta Marie (Hathaway) Miller. She was a homemaker and helped farm and also worked at Collins Supermarket.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Sisters: Eileen Seaman, & Irene “Sis” Hindsley.

She is survived by her husband: Felix J. “Junior” Simmons of Versailles whom she married September 21, 1946; brother in law & sister in law: Larry D. & Carol Simmons of Bradford; nieces & nephews: Michelle (Sam) Holsapple of Versailles, Larry E. Simmons of Bradford, Rick (Virginia) Hindsley of Eldon, Iowa, Judy (John) Fecke of Terrebonne, Oregon, Ed Seaman of Inyokern, Ca., Beverly Jean Kurtz (Ed) Pangburn of Arkansas; great nieces: Paige & Brigette Holsapple of Versailles and other great nieces & nephews living out of state.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday October 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio with Pastor Dennis Wheeler officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Bailey Zechar Funeral Home Versailles, Ohio. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice Care Center.

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

Velma L. Gilmore (October 6, 2013)

Velma L. Gilmore, age 90 of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 12:35 P.M. Sunday October 6, 2013 in the Versailles Health Care Center. Velma was born June 12, 1923 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and the daughter of the late Adrian D. and Florence (Sullenbarger) Lewis.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Darke County Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans Ladies Auxiliary where she held the position of Adjutant for 17 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Jessica Anne Gilmore in 1985; brother John Lewis and sisters Edith Hines and Mary Huffman.

Velma is survived by her husband Ottis L. Gilmore of Versailles. They were married October 14, 1956. Also her son Mark Gilmore of Versailles; grandchildren Jill Mann, Gregory Gilmore and Abby Gilmore; sister Erma Stump of Union City, Ohio; brother Jim Lewis of Union City, Indiana and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday October 10, 2013 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Laura Shreffler officiating. Burial will follow in the Brock Cemetery Darke County, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home.

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

Barbara (Wilt) Elsass (October 5, 2013)

Barbara (Wilt) Elsass, 77 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Saturday October 5, 2013 at 7:52 AM in the Emergency Room at Wayne Healthcare. She was born August 8, 1936 in Shelby County, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert Philip & Fredonia R. (Wessel) Wilt.

She was an educator retiring after 30 years of service; she then worked as a substitute teacher for 13 years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church; a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority; a member of the Ohio Retired Teachers; a member of the Darke County Retired Teachers; and she volunteered at the Garst Museum.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother: Arthur W. Wilt.

She is survived by her husband Lee Elsass of Greenville whom she married August 25, 1957; children & spouse: Lorri & Jeff Shoop of Greenville, Larry Elsass of Margate, Florida, Lowell Elsass of Greenville; grandchildren: Krystin, Lyndsey, & Conner Elsass, Dirk Shoop; great grandchildren: Lexi & Lucas Shoop; brother: Philip W. Wilt of California.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday October 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM at St. John Lutheran Church 7418 State Route 121 N. Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Alan Knoke Officiating. Private burial will take place at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be given to St. John Lutheran Church, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society 4440 Lake Forest Drive Suite 120, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, or the Cancer Association of Darke County.

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

Audrey M. Grieshop McEldowney (October 3, 2013)

Audrey M. Grieshop McEldowney age 91, of the Gardens in St. Henry and formerly of Rossburg, Ohio passed away at 10:26 P.M. on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. Audrey was born February 10, 1922 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Leroy C. Mangen & Bernadine R. (Cordonnier) Woydziak.

Audrey is survived by her sons & daughter-in-law, Thomas & Olene Grieshop of Mendon, Ohio and Edward Grieshop of Osgood, Ohio; daughters & son-in-law, Marilyn Fiely of St. Henry, Ohio and Carol & Thomas Hemmelgarn of Maria Stein, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Susan Grieshop Mescher of Sidney, Ohio; step sons & step daughters-in-law, Vernon & Sue McEldowney of Huber Heights, Ohio, Edward & Connie McEldowney of Rossburg, Ohio, Lester McEldowney of Farmland, Indiana and Charles & Rosalie McEldowney of Rossburg, Ohio; step daughters & step son-in-law, Jean Eastridge of New Weston, Ohio and Patricia & Rodney Bothast of East Peoria, Illinois; step daughter-in-law, Rita McEldowney of Ft. Recovery, Ohio; step son-in-law, Terry Coby of Portland, Indiana; 15 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law, John & Dorothy Mangen of Versailles, Ohio; sisters, Terry Zumberger of Maplewood, Ohio, Juanita Hake of Eaton, Ohio and Sr. Maureen Mangen of Indianapolis, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Audrey is also preceded in death by her 1st husband, Leo Grieshop on January 12, 1964 whom she married May 4, 1946; 2nd husband, Arthur J. McEldowney on February 14, 1991 whom she married August 2, 1969; son, William Grieshop; son-in-law, Arthur Fiely; step son, Mark McEldowney; step daughters, Mary Lou Wagner and Carol Coby; step sons-in-law, Daniel Eastridge and Warner Wagner; grandson, Jim Fiely; great grandchild, Riley Knapke; and brothers, George & Donald Mangen.

Audrey was a homemaker and worked at Crown Equipment in New Bremen for 27 years. Audrey was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown and St. Ann Sodality of the church. Audrey loved gardening, crocheting and reading.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Catholic Cemetery in Chickasaw. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. and Monday from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or donor’s choice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Vada D. Fisher (October 3, 2013)

Vada D. Fisher age 79, of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 4:59 P.M. on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at her residence. Vada was born February 20, 1934 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Orville & Treva (Shaffer) Scherer.

Vada is survived by her daughters & son-in-law, Melinda Kay Wheeler of Centerville, Ohio and Lori Jo & Randy Jutte of Maria Stein, Ohio; granddaughters, Martha Wendel and Brie Jutte; sister & brother-in-law, Nelda Jo & Lowell Lucas of Jackson, Michigan; and brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Bill & Jennie Fisher of Virginia.

In addition to her parents, Vada is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry L. Fisher on November 3, 1992 whom she married June 17, 1956; and brother, Orvind Scherer.

Vada was a graduate of Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing. She was a retired registered nurse and formerly worked for Dr. Houser, Dr. Blickenstaff, Dr. Platt and the Brethren Retirement Community. Vada was a member of Versailles Christian Church where she was a deaconess, choir member, former Sunday School Teacher, and former treasurer of the Philathea Women’s Fellowship of the church. Vada was a former volunteer for the Versailles Life Squad where she served as treasurer and secretary and was a former board member of the Darke County Red Cross.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Bill Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. and Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions are given to the Versailles Emergency Medical Services. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Donald E. Emrick (October 4, 2013)

Donald E. Emrick, age 75, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 04, 2013 at 4:30 AM at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on August 23, 1938 in New Lebanon, Ohio, to the late Robert Leo & Patricia (Bull) Emrick.

He is survived by his wife Jean Emrick of Greenville, Ohio, whom he married on May 3, 1969; son and daughter in law, Keith & Pat Hall of Greenville; daughters and sons in law, Becky & Jeff Albritton of Greenville, Sherry (Toby Miller) Savage of Bradford, Ohio, and Patricia & Jeff Miessen of Indianapolis, Indiana; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son Ricky Hall.

Donald retired from Corning after 42 years of service and was also a farmer. He enjoyed golfing, model trains, garden tractors and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
There will be a service held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 2:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Robert Alspaugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Ansonia Cemetery, Ansonia, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12:30 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 6688 Ludy Rd., Greenville, Ohio 45331.

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

Norman E. Teaford (October 1, 2013)

Norman E. Teaford, 86, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013.

Private services will be held at a later date for the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio.

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

Jenna Allys Reck (October 2, 2013)

Jenna Allys Reck, 25, of Greenville, passed away on October 2, 2013 at Foundations in New Paris, Ohio. Jenna was born April 5, 1988 in Greenville, Ohio to Jayne Bowman and John K. Reck.

Jenna loved school and reading. She was looking forward to becoming a school teacher in the future.

Jenna is survived by her mother, Jayne Bowman and special friend, Richard Weaver of Greenville, Ohio; her father, John K. Reck of Sarasota, Florida; uncles, Michael and wife Carol Reck of Columbus, Ohio, Joseph and wife Carroll Bowman of Blacklick, Ohio, Wayne and Cathy Weaver, Kent and Jan Weaver and Don Weaver; a step brother, Douglas Hoskins of Cincinnati, Ohio; a step sister, Deidra Hying of Westerville, Ohio; many cousins and her special pug dog, Katie.

Jenna is preceded in death by her grandparents, Verna and Wilber Reck and Anna Mae (Delaplane) and Wilber Bowman.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 26, 2013, 11 AM at Oak Grove Cemetery in Fort Jefferson. Family request in lui of flowers that donations be made to Braund Pope Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com. Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison.

Stacy Lynn Phillips (September 29, 2013)

Stacy Lynn Phillips, 34, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2013 in Greenville, Ohio. Stacy was born on July 30, 1979 in Richmond, Indiana to Mike and Cindy Lawrence of New Paris and the late Susan (Hawkey) Lawrence.

Stacy worked at Whirlpool.

Stacy is preceded in death by her mother, Susan Lawrence; and a son, Isaiah Reese Phillips.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Charlie Phillips of Greenville; two sons, Nicholas Lawrence and Jasper Phillips; Brothers, Scott, Nathan and Ty.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the convenience of the family.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to Braund Pope Funeral Home .

Services are entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com.

Franklin C. Morris (October 1, 2013)

Franklin C. Morris age 96, of Sterling House in Greenville, Ohio passed away at 5:05 P.M. on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. Franklin was born in Ridgeville, Indiana to the late Charles & Grace (Caylor) Morris.

Franklin is survived by a daughter & son-in-law, Sharon & Ron Stegemoller of Danville, Indiana; grandchildren, Rhonda Minton, Rox Anne & Mark Riegle, Robert Jr. & Sherri Morris, Kevin & Kelly Stegemoller and Brian Stegemoller; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Franklin is also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Pauline (Chittum) Morris on June 1, 2005; son, Robert Eugene Morris; and a sister, Glendora Brinkerhoff.

Franklin served in the U.S. Navy during WWII with the Seabees. Franklin retired from Conrail Railroad in 1980 where he was a telegraph operator. Franklin also worker 18 years on the Greenville Police Department Auxiliary and the Greenville City School for 20 years where he drove school bus and was a custodian. Franklin was a member of the Church of Nazarene in Greenville and the Greenville American Legion.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 4, 2013 at the Church of Nazarene 7584 State Route 118 in Greenville with Rev. Wayne Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Pamela Sue (Page) Young (September 30, 2013)

Pamela Sue (Page) Young, age 45, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 11:00 PM at State of the Heart Hospice Care Unit in Greenville, Ohio. She was born on June 5, 1968 in Greenville, Ohio, to Dale A. & Mary Ruth (Brittle) Page of Union City, Indiana.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband and the love of her life Lonnie Lee Young of Union City, Ohio, whom she married on June 16, 2012; son and daughter in law, Timothy & Ashley Arnold of Greenville; daughters and son in law, Harlie & Justin Dunevant and Eva Arnold both of Union City, Ohio; step son Casey young of Union City, Indiana; grandchildren, Jordan Dunlap, Trayvin & Lillie Dunevant, and Jaydin & Braydin Arnold; step grandchild, Lillian Faith Young; sisters, Tess Plessinger of Island Lake, IL, and Wendy McGuire of Dayton, Ohio; brother and sister in law, Danny & Ginny Page of Union City, Indiana; mother in law, Barbara Lee Young of Union City, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Christina Averbeck, Scotty Plessinger, Jerry Thomas, Dustin Thomas, Amanda Page and Jason Page; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews and friends.

Pamela was very passionate about music and singing. She loved camping, Harley Davidson Motorcycles and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the New Life Christian Center in Union City. She worked at Applegates and Union City Assembly in Union City, Indiana.

There will be a service held on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 2:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Rev. Elvin Shumaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Friday from 11:30 until the time of the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers it is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given State of the Heart Hospice.

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

Phyllis Jean Hamilton (September 30, 2013)

Phyllis Jean Hamilton, age 86 of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of the Dayton area, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 6:53 AM in the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio. Phyllis was born December 28, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio and the daughter of the late Wesley & Dollie (Kelly) McGlothin.

She retired in 1984 from General Motors of Dayton. Phyllis enjoyed her music.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd G. Hamilton in 1996. Also by a granddaughter Amanda Witt and her brother Robert Ankrom.

Phyllis is survived by a daughter Karan (Keith) Hoschouer of Greenville and a son Harry G. & Stacy Witt Jr. of Clinton, Tenn. Her grandchildren and spouses Jeffrey (Misty) Witt, Laura (Jerry) Grimm, Destiny Hard, Randy (Amy) Broomhall and Brian Broomhall. Great grandchildren Amy Hicks, Brandy Vann, Corey Broomhall, Kyle Broomhall, Nicholas Broomhall, Mackenzie Broomhall, Tyler Witt, Connor Witt, Hannah Holt-Grimm, Hayle Allen, Wyatt Grimm and Ava Grimm. Great great grandchildren Deana Nichole Vann, Nathan Vann, Bryson Vann, Keirria Hicks and Aaliyah Hicks. Also several step children and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of the Glen Haven Memorial Gardens 8200 West National Road, New Carlisle, Ohio with the Pastor Kyle E. Helsel officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the services in the Glen Haven Memorial Gardens Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

Dave Weaver (September 28, 2013)

Dave Weaver, 56, of Greenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton Ohio.

He was born May 5, 1957 in Greenville, Ohio, son of the late Robert C. and Polly A. (Plummer) Weaver.

Dave was a machinist, and also loved cars and music. He was retired from Cadillac Gage after over30 years of service.

He is survived by his daughter, Brittany (Andrew) Pepiot of West Chester; a brother, Jim (Kay) Weaver of Greenville; a niece, Diane Weaver of Greenville; a nephew, Lance (Kristen Wells) Weaver of Greenville; and the mother of Brittany, Beth Weaver of Greenville.

Graveside services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, October 4 at Abbottsville Cemetery with Pastor Sylvia McKibben officiating.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 5-7 PM at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio. The family request that the memorial contributions be given to the American Diabetes Association.

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

Gary J. Puterbaugh (September 28, 2013)

Gary J. Puterbaugh, age 73, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville.

He was born July 1, 1940 in Montgomery County, Ohio, a son of the late Ralph K. and Eva Marie (Beasecker) Puterbaugh.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Merle and Edgar Puterbaugh and 1 sister, Katheryn Eyer.

He is survived by a sister, Glenna M. Booker of Dayton, Ohio; a brother, Kermit (Ruth) Puterbaugh of Greenville, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held 10 AM Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

The family will be receiving guest at the funeral home Wednesday, from 9 AM until the time of the service at 10 AM.

Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice

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

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” York (September 29, 2013)

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” York, age 49, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 5:21 PM at her residence. She was born on November 4, 1963 in Greenville, Ohio, to Linda L. (Sharp) Robinson of Greenville and Ted Cook of Hollansburg.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband David York of Hollansburg, Ohio, whom she married on December 17, 1993; sons and daughters in law, Nathan & Ashlee Curtner of Hollansburg, Rusty & Heather Curtner of Hollansburg and Troy York and fiancée Courtney Tolliver of Greenville; grandchildren, Jazimyne Meade, Jayden Curtner, Josalyn Curtner, Tristen Curtner, Kaitlyn Curtner and Landon Curtner; siblings Rick & Dawn Cook of Greenville, Tim & Robyn Cook of Greenville, Vick & Keith Fitzwater of Coletown, Ohio, and Holli Honeywell of Miamisburg, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Becky worked at Cal-Maine Foods in Rossburg, Ohio, as well as a Teacher’s Aide at Tri-Village Schools.
There will be a service held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Rev. Dennis R. Martin officiating. There will be no burial. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30 at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the funeral home to help offset funeral expenses.

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