Aileen M. Powell (July 7, 2014)

Aileen M. Powell age 86, of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 8:38 P.M. on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Aileen was born March 2, 1928 in Franklin, Ohio to the late Warren Dellno Hensley & Sarah Jane (Tinch) Hensley Rose.

Aileen is survived by her children, Carol & Richard Henry of Sweetwater, Tennessee, Michael & Judi Powell of Greenville, Melody Swartz of Greenville and Rhonda Powell of Greenville; 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and sisters & brother-in-law, Marjorie Carpenter of Franklin and Evelyn & Owen Hensley of Middletown.

In addition to her parents, Aileen was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer Waldo Powell whom she married March 25, 1950; son, Thomas Darin Powell; daughter, Carla Wright; and sisters, Janet DeHart and Linda Sue Hensley in infancy.

Aileen was a homemaker and also formerly worked at Inland in Dayton and storm King in Miamisburg. She was a member of Ft. Jefferson United Methodist Church.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Doug Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery in Darke County. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zechar Bailey Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

K. Gene “Joe” Rose (July 4, 2014)

K. Gene “Joe” Rose, age 78, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, July 4, 2014 at Versailles Health Care.

He was born May 17, 1936, in Darke County, Ohio, a son of the late Charles E Rose and Mary (Elliott) Straley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Thomas J. Rose in 2012 and a brother, Jack Rose.

Joe was a United States Army veteran who served his country during the Korean Conflict spending a year in Korea. He served six years in active duty and in the reserves then devoted another 13 years to the Army National Guard. He worked at Triangle Pacific in Union City, IN for 42 years and attended the Beamsville Christian Church.

Joe leaves behind Joyce (Coblentz) Rose, his wife of 53 years whom he married on January 1, 1961; two children, William Alan Rose of Englewood, Ohio and Rebecca Lynn Rose of Greenville; a sister, Peggy Frazier of Richmond, IN; an Uncle, Delbert Elliott of Union City, IN; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Services with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be held 11 AM, Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, with Pastor Steve Short officiating. Burial will follow in the Lisbon Cemetery in Union City, IN.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, from 5 – 7 P.M.

The family request memorials to be given to The American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 or the American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203.

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

Delbert Paul Stuart (July 5, 2014)

Delbert Paul Stuart, 96 of Greenville, Ohio entered a great reunion in heaven on July 5, 2014 at the Brethren Retirement Community. He was born October 18, 1917 in Wells, New York, the son of the late Paul and Georgiana (Clouthier) Stuart. He worked for Pass & Seymour, Valor Enterprises as a salesman and Wayne Industries as a substitute supervisor. He was a member of Gideons International and spoke at several churches in the county. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a member of Trinity Wesleyan church in Greenville for 39 years and served on the board, as the custodian, and head usher.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 69 years Marjorie (Posson) Stuart on June 17, 2012, daughter Myrna Jean Stuart, brother Lloyd Stuart, sister Iona (Stuart) Wilson.

He is survived by his daughter: Pat (Steve) Longfellow, Greenville, Ohio. Grandchildren, Jeannie (Aaron) Reid, New London, Minnesota, Douglas (Kelli) Longfellow Greenville, Ohio : Six great-grandchildren, Gregory Reid, Daniel Reid, Jonathan Reid, Hope Reid, Aleta Longfellow, Valor Longfellow. Two brothers, Elwood Stuart, Greenville, Ohio and Everett Stuart, Wells, New York and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 11am at Trinity Wesleyan Church, 1400 East Main Street Greenville, Ohio with Rev Robert Boyd and Rev David Vandenbergh officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Trinity Wesleyan Building Fund in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

The family wishes to express extreme gratitude to the nurses and aides on the 6th floor of the Brethren Retirement Community that took excellent care of Delbert especially Roberta, Kelli and Kim.

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

Wayne E. Bertram (July 4, 2014)

Wayne E. Bertram, 84, of Greenville, Ohio, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2014. He was surrounded by family and friends in the final days of his life. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Sherman and Lois Bertram. Wayne, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 25, 1930, and raised in Monticello, Kentucky.

Wayne was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Camden, Ohio and was a strong believer in Christ. He accepted the Lord as Savior in July 1954, after hearing the sermon, “Payday Someday” by R.G. Lee.

Wayne spent his career working for the United States Postal Service, first as a clerk then as president of the Dayton Local of the American Postal Worker’s Union (APWU) until 1977. He then served as a National Business Agent for the APWU until 1995 when he retired.

Wayne is survived by his wife of more than 54 years, Edith Lamons Bertram, children Lesia Bertram, of Greenville, Ohio, Douglas (Catherine) Bertram, of Arcanum, Ohio and Leticia (Richard) Miller, of Greenville, Ohio. His grandchildren Ashley (Bertram) Todd and husband Brian, of Costa Rica, Elizabeth (Miller) Davis and husband Clint, of Wilder, Kentucky, Stacy (Bertram) Berry and husband Chris, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky and Victoria Miller, of Greenville, Ohio, as well as one great-granddaughter, Emma Todd. He is also survived by three sisters Vera Burke, of Chrisney, Indiana, Loretta Catron, of Monticello, Kentucky, and Janice (Lawrence) Carrender, of West Chester, Ohio and brother Paul Bertram, of Monticello, Kentucky. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the radiology nurses of Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, State of the Heart Hospice of Darke County, Ohio as well as Dr. John Studebaker of Greenville, Ohio for their outstanding and compassionate care during Wayne’s illness.

There will be a service held on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 12:00 PM at First Southern Baptist Church, 35 N. Liberty Street, Camden, Ohio, with Dr. Greg F. Jackson officiating. Burial will be in the Abbottsville Cemetery at approximately 3:00 PM. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 4-8 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville as well as from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Wednesday at Church. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Wounded Warrior Program. Wayne’s eternal home will be in Heaven.

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

Richard D. McClellan (July 3, 2014)

Richard D. McClellan age 76, of Powell, OH passed away at 10:55 pm on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Richard was born on August 24, 1937 to the late Harold & Annabelle (Herrmann) McClellan.

Richard is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joann (Berning) McClellan whom he married on May 30, 1964 in McCartyville, OH; son and daughter-in-law Richard “Rick” & Lisa McClellan of Powell; son and daughter-in-law Michael “Mike” & Gina McClellan of Humble, TX; daughter and son-in-law Melissa & Rick Piatak of Powell; grandchildren Mitchell McClellan, Jonathan McClellan, Brandon Piatak, Connor McClellan, Tyler McClellan, Evan Piatak, and Spencer McClellan.

In addition to his parents, Richard was also preceded in death by his sisters NormaLou (Ed) Zircher of Tucson, AZ and Patricia (Donald) Bernard of Greenville, OH.

Richard was a graduate of Versailles High School, Class of 1955. He served in the US Army from 1958-1959. He received his Certificate of Accounting from Edison State Community College in 1977 and received an Associate’s Degree in Materials Management from Sinclair Community College in 1990. He earned his Certification Degree in Purchasing from National Purchasing and Materials Management in 1985 as a Certified Purchasing Manager. He was elected to the National Association of Purchasing Management, Columbus Chapter in 1988 and served as President from 1993-1994. He received the highest award “The Hank Slauter Award” in 1998. He worked for Shrader’s Inc., Greenville, OH for 28 years in various roles including Operations and Purchasing Management. Richard was a former member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenville, OH and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He joined Bank One in Columbus, OH in 1987 as a Purchasing Manager and retired in 2000. Upon retirement, he spent several years working for J. E. Wiggins & Co. preparing annual tax returns.

He was an active parishioner of ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH, 10700 Liberty Road, Powell, OH 43065 where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00a.m. on TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2014 with The Reverend James Black, Celebrant. A luncheon will follow the Mass. Burial will be held at 3:00p.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery, McCartyville, OH. The family will receive friends on MONDAY from 4:00-8:00p.m. at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 W. Olentangy Street,(Powell Rd./St.Rt.750 ¼ mile east of Sawmill Pkwy.) Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471 and again on TUESDAY morning at the Church before the Mass from 9:00-10:00a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the McClellan Family.

Ben Shahan (December 15, 2013)

Ben Shahan, 72, of New Madison, passed away on December 15, 2013. A graveside committal of ashes will be held Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Monroe Cemetery with Rev. Eric Fee officiating.

Mark "Hammer" Neargarder (June 29, 2014)

Mark "Hammer" Neargarder, 56, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at State of the Heart Hospice Center in Greenville, Ohio.

He was born September 7, 1957 in Muncie , IN, a son of Lawrence Neargarder and the late Annabelle (Retz) Neargarder. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death, by a brother, Jerry Neargarder.

Mark in survived by his wife Melissa (Estes) Neargarder; children, Ty Neargarder of Pitsburg, PA, Alex and Hailey Neargarder, Michael Thomas and Krystal Malling all of Greenville; and 2 grandchildren, Egan Thomas and Parker Malling.

Private services will be held at a later date. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, 1000 North Broadway Greenville, OH 45331.

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

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

Dorotha W. Eliker (July 1, 2014)

Dorotha W. Eliker, 97 of Greenville, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the Brethren Retirement Community.

She was born May 31, 1917 in Darke County, OH, a daughter of the late Walter and Clara (McKibben) Davenport. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death, on December 27, 2005, by her husband, Herbert V. Eliker, whom she married June 1, 1940; sisters, Annabel Enicks and Helen Davenport.

Dorotha was a homemaker and a member of the EUM Church.

She is survived by her children, Bill Eliker of Ansonia and friend Patrice Nisonger Padula, Betty (James) Jones of North Chippewa, OH; 3 grandchildren, Derek (Lucreda) Miller of Greenville, Janell Miller of Greenville, Jamie King of Ft. Wayne, IN; 9 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 1PM, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with the Rev. Sylvia McKibben officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenmound Cemetery in New Madison.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, July 7 from 5PM to 7 PM.

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

Pauline Long (June 30, 2014)

Pauline Long, 93, of Greenville and formerly of Arcanum, went to be with her Lord, Monday evening, June 30, 2014 at the Brethren Retirement Community.

She was born February 6, 1921 in Union City, IN, the daughter of the late William Merle and Sarah Ann (Cox) Lumpkin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Paul E. Long; a son, Paul Long, Jr.; a daughter, Lisa Reed; 6 brothers and 4 sisters.

A homemaker, Pauline had been a member of the former North Star Congregational Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Paulette (David) Hoke of Arcanum and Becky (Joe) Martin of Greenville; 6 grandchildren, Chris Hoke, Deanna Hamilton, Anne Marie Bailey, Sara (Teddy) Horne, Ben Reed and Doug (Beth) Martin; 8 great grandchildren, John and McKenna Bailey, Avery Horne, MacKynzie Reed and Bryson Canan, Derek (Sierra) Martin, Brittany and Tyler Martin; a brother, Harley Lumpkin of Union City, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in the Stelvideo Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331

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

Paul N. Farley (June 29, 2014)

Paul N. Farley age 50, of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 4:15 P.M. on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Wayne Health Care in Greenville. Paul was born December 20, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio to Janice (Pemberton) Farley of Dayton and the late Norman Stevens.

In addition to his mother, Paul is survived by his wife, Marcia Rice whom he married February 14, 1983; sons & daughter-in-law, Dustin & Cecelia Rice of Greenville and Jesse Rice of Greenville; granddaughter, Chelsi Rice; brother, Carl Jr. Rice of Dayton; and a sister, Kena McCalib of Washington.

In addition to his father, Paul was also preceded in death by a sister, Tina Rhinehart.

There will be no service. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville.

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

Dennis C. Dull (June 29, 2014)

Dennis C. Dull, age 70, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 11:11 PM at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.  He was born on September 11, 1943 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, to the late Jefferson L. & Miriam K. (Rhoades) Dull.

He is survived by his wife Rose (Bevins) Dull of Greenville, Ohio, whom he married on April 13, 1963; 3 children and their spouses, Chris & Sharon Dull of Denver, Sherri & Josh Norris of Arcanum and Craig Dull of Arcanum; grandchildren, Jessica, Megan, Lindsey, Zach, Hailey and Travis; brothers and sisters in law, Steve & Pam Dull of Greenville and David & LuAnn Dull of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; sisters and brothers in law, Barbara & Mike Miller of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Katherine Eardly and life partner Alan Gribble of Zionsville, IN; brothers in law and sisters in law, Bill & Donna Hunter of Tipp City, Don & Melissa Bevins of Greenville, John & Deb Bevins of St. Cloud, Florida and Richard & Colleen Bevins of Arcanum; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother in law, Mark Eardly.

Dennis retired from General Motors.  He loved feeding birds, Sudoku Puzzles and most of all loved being with his grandchildren.

There will be a service held on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with a burial immediately following.  Family will receive friends on Thursday 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions are given to State of the Heart Hospice.

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

Sandra (Poling) Worz (June 30, 2014)

Sandra (Poling) Worz, 78, of Wayne Lakes, passed away June 30, 2014 at Heartland of Greenville.

She was born July 2, 1935 in Palestine Ohio, daughter of the late William and Roma (Schlecty) Poling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death, on December 6, 2013, by her husband, Dr. Joseph W. Worz whom she married June 26, 1965.

Sandra had worked as the office manager in her husband’s Chiropractic office.

She is survived by three daughters, Debbie (Kreg) Shane of Greenville, OH, Tammie (Kent) Wilcox of Hollansburg, OH and Sonnie (Paul) Tews of Orlando, FL; three step-sons, Joe (Janet) Worz of Ansonia, OH, Kevin (Jeannie) Worz of St. Augustine, FL and Danny Worz of Greenville, OH; grandchildren, Kerby (Beth) Wilcox, Kory (Andrea) Wilcox, Matthew (Christina) Shane, Rhodey (Macie) Shane, Mollie (Adam) Schlechty and Elizabeth Tews; step-grandchildren, Michelle (Duane) Deeds and Ian Worz, Elijah Worz, Tory Nemecheck; and 10 great grandchildren and one on the way.

Family will receive friends for both Sandy and Joe, Monday, July 14, 2014 at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville from 12PM to 2 PM. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Ft. Jefferson.

The family requests that memorials be given to Charity of the Donor’s Choice.

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

Herbert “Hip” King (June 27, 2014)

Herbert “Hip” King, age 97, of Miamisburg, Ohio, formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 12:50 AM at his residence. He was born on January 3, 1917 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late James Wallace King & Elizabeth Rebecca (Ardinger) King.

He is survived by his wife, D. June (Cashman) King of Greenville, Ohio, whom he married on January 1, 1943; daughter and son-in-law, Pam & Andre Brand of Springfield, Ohio; son and daughter- in-law, Jim & Karen King of Springboro, Ohio; grandchildren, Amy & Matt Hazelbaker, Andy & Pam King, Zac & Connie King and Jennifer Sizemore; 12 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marlene Cashman of Centerville, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandson, Nick Brand; 4 sisters and 2 brothers.

Hip retired in 1989 as a sales rep. for Sanco Products of Greenville, where he had worked for 30 years and also had managed the Cabinet Shop for 14 years at Greenville Lumber Co. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Army Air Corp. He was a charter member of the Greenville High School Athletic Hall of Fame and was also a member of the Elks Lodge, the VFW, the Liars Club and the YMCA. Hip was the 1936 Ohio High School state champion in the high hurdles and still holds the school record for the long jump at Greenville High School. As an honor to him, the Hip King Award was established and is given yearly to the top track athlete in Darke County. Hip was an avid sportsman and most of all a wonderful husband, father and family man.

A service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at 2:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, 1499 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio, with Mr. Gary Brand officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. There will be a Graveside Military Service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be donated to Hospice of Dayton.

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

John Frank Taylor (June 26, 2014)

John Frank Taylor, 81 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Thursday June 26, 2014 at Physicians Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born April 22, 1933 in Williamsburg, Kentucky the son of the late John S. & Grace (Bryant) Taylor. He worked for Hinton Construction in Celina for 17 years. He was a member of Church of God Mountain Assembly in Greenville, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Margaret (Teague) Taylor on September 5, 2012 whom he married November 24, 1951; daughter: Brenda K. Taylor; granddaughter: Amanda Sue Taylor; grandson; Jeffrey Wayne Burkhart; great grandson; Jazen Leon Whalen; brothers: Archie, Clifford, Charles Ray, Chester, & Wayne Taylor; sisters: Aline Bunch, Lola Satterfield, & Lorine Taylor.

He is survived by his sons & daughter in law: Homer Taylor of Greenville, & Ricky & Ann Taylor of Greenville; daughters & sons in law: Ava & Jeff Burkhart of Greenville, Madonna & Ed Lease of Greenville, Theresa & Tom Boseke of Greenville, & Margie Taylor of Hollansburg, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; brothers & sister in law: Glen & Dixie Taylor of Williamsburg, Kentucky, Denny Taylor of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky; sisters & brothers in law: Alma Raines of Williamsburg, Kentucky, Ethel Morris of Richmond, Kentucky, Wilma Martin of Richmond, Kentucky, Lois & Russell Carr of Concord, NC, Flora & Roy Teague of Greenville, Ohio; numerous nieces & nephews.

Services will be held on Tuesday July 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev Willard Cole and Rev Dennis Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday June 30, 2014 and 1 hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

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

John S. Wisener (June 25, 2014)

John S. Wisener, age 69 of Arcanum, Ohio passed away at 8:08 A.M. Wednesday June 25, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1945 in Newark, Ohio and the son of the late George and Lillian (Johnson) Wisener.

John retired in 2012 from Authorized Service Inc. of Dayton, Ohio.

He was a amateur radio operator with the call sign KA8GYY, a member and secretary/treasurer of the Treaty City Amateur Radio Club; a member of the Darke County Aero Modelers Association; a board member and Agility Instructor with the Greenville Area Dog Club; a past board member of the Miami Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club and a member of the Dayton Dog Club.

John is survived by his wife Charlotte (Younce) Wisener of Arcanum. They were married February 19, 1966. Also daughters Lisa K. Nandety of Arcanum and Laurie Harris of Florence, Kentucky. Grandchildren Bayley, Asha, Simon and Mila. Sisters Barbara Cain of Eaton, Ohio and Judith Lutz of Bellbrook, Ohio. Also numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held 7:00 P.M. Wednesday July 2, 2014 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Lowell Miller officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be given to the State of the Heart Hospice of Darke County.

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

Karen K. Meier (June 22, 2014)

Karen K. Meier, 70, of Greenville, Ohio lost her seven year battle with cancer on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at State of the Heart Hospice Center in Greenville, Ohio.

She was born August 18, 1943 in Darke County, the daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Harrison) Mills. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Mills.

Karen was very active in 4-H having been an advisor for 50 years with the Silver Hoofs 4-H Club as well as being a key leader for Darke County 4-H horse activities.

She is survived by her husband, of 36 years, Dale A. Meier, whom she had married October 30, 1977; children, Beth (Ramey) Israel of Greenville, Mary (Patrick) Neill of Union City, OH, and Scot Meier of Greenville; grandchildren, Tyrel and Ethan Israel and Hunter Wyatt Meier; brothers and sisters, Carolyn (Wilbur) Petitjean of Versailles, Joyce (Tom) Cline of Union City, IN, Rhonda (Terry) Blankenship of West Alexandria, OH, Billy (Pam) Mills of Richmond, IN, Jim Mills of Hollansburg, and Ron Mills of Hollansburg; and numerous nieces and nephews including special nieces Serena (Terry) Creech and Athena (Steve) Miller.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday June 26, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. The family request memorial contributions be given to either Cancer Association of Darke County or State of the Heart Hospice.

Condolences maybe left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Jennie G. Snyder (June 19, 2014)

Jennie G. Snyder, 93, of Greenville, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2014 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.

She was born May 21, 1921 in Darke County, a daughter of the late Albert and Jennie (Schultz) Sharp . In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph R. Snyder on June 14, 1999 and 18 brothers and sisters.

Jennie had run the L&M Motel since it was purchased in 1960 as well as helping her husband with the Big "G" Bike shop prior to his death.

She is survived by her children, R. Ron Snyder, Connie K. Snyder, and Ric A. Snyder all of Greenville; grandchildren, Shellie (Chet) Walker of Greenville, Debbie Hemmerling of Tucson, Arizona and Lynette (Ken) Lucy of Troy, Ohio; 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services will be held 2PM Thursday, June 26, 2014 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 one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

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

M. Evelyn (McMullen) Wilson (June 22, 2014)

M. Evelyn (McMullen) Wilson, 95, of Englewood, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Englewood Manor. Evelyn was born July 11, 1918 in Barton County, Kansas to the late Ben and Minnie (Meade) McMullen.

Evelyn was a housewife and seamstress during her life. She enjoyed bowling, baking and sewing. She always loved time with her family. Evelyn was a 4-H Instructor when her children were younger.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wilson; a son, Roy D. Wilson; a daughter, Madeleine Sterner; a grandson, Randy Wilson and several brothers and sisters.

Evelyn is survived by her son, Paul D. Wilson of Dayton; grandchildren, Stephen Wilson, Darryl Sterner, Vaughn Sterner, Tonya Rahrig, Chad Wilson and Jonathon Wilson; fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison with Rev. Tony Price officiating. Friends and family may visit from 12:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family request memorial contributions be given to Evercare Hospice of Dayton Ohio.

Rick McMiller (June 19, 2014)

On June 19, 2014, our hearts were broken as Rick, a devoted husband and adoring father, passed from this life on to the next.  Born on July 12, 1950, to Richard and Betty McMiller, he later married Darla McMiller in June of 1969.  He was proud to be a retired ironworker and member of Locals #290 (Dayton) and #481 (Dallas), but felt his greatest accomplishment was the family he built.  The unwavering love he had for his wife and two daughters was only rivaled by his feelings for the five grandchildren that followed.  Our family would like to thank the countless nurses and doctors at Coldwater Hospital and Good Samaritan Dayton, for their tireless efforts, which along with the grace of God, allowed Rick to defy the odds many times.  We will forever be grateful for the care he received and the compassion they showed to all of us.  He is survived by his wife, Darla; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Greg Garfield, daughter and son-in-law Carmen McMiller and Damon Walker; grandchildren Wyatt, Ellie and Lucy Garfield and Jesse and Joey Walker.  In addition, he is survived by his parents; by his siblings, Bob and Kathy McMiller and Scott and Julie McMiller; by sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law; as well as by several nieces and nephews and many good friends.  He was preceded by his brother Tom McMiller.  In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request donations be made to the American Heart Association.  As morning was his favorite time of day, you are invited to visit with our family at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio on Saturday, June 28th from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., with a memorial speech in his honor beginning at 10:15.

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

John D. Weaver (June 22, 2014)

John D. Weaver age 88, of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 1:55 A.M. on Sunday, June 22, 2014. John was born March 31, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio to the late George & Audrey (Mills) Weaver.

John is survived by his wife, Marybel (Schlecty) Weaver whom he married June 8, 1947; son & daughter-in-law, Tim & Kristin Weaver of Versailles; daughters & son-in-law, Jill Brown of Houston, Texas and Beth & Clayton Watkins of Wheaton, Illinois; and grandchildren, Alex Weaver, Molly Weaver, Tim Weaver, Sam Brown, John Brown, William Watkins and Olivia Watkins.

In addition to his parents, John was also preceded in death by his daughter, Collette S. Weaver on April 11, 2014.

John was a graduate of Versailles High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy after graduation and served in the South Pacific on the USS Hornet, seventh fleet during WW II. After his service he enrolled at Miami University. He graduated in three years and played football for the Miami Redskins. John was a three-year letterman and an all- conference player. He was a member of the 1948 championship Sun Bowl team. His teammates included: Paul Dietzel, Ara Parseghian, John Pont and Bo Schembechler. He was inducted into the Miami University Athletic Hall of Fame. He played professional football for the New York Bulldogs as an offensive lineman before returning to Versailles to join Weaver Brothers. He retired as Chairman of the Board of the company. John loved his family, his business, employees and associates, his community and gardening. John was a lifetime member of the Versailles Christian Church. John was a longtime member of the Versailles Lion’s Club and received his 55-year-pin. He was a member of the Versailles VFW, the Masonic Lodge and the Antioch Temple. He was a founding member of Versailles Poultry Days and served as a past chairman of Poultry Days and honorary Poultry Days Parade Marshall in 2004. He was a citizen-of-the-year and a member of Versailles Village Council. John was a board member of U.S. Bank and Bank One. He served on the boards of the Ohio Poultry Association and United Egg Producers. He served two terms on the American Egg Board and was inducted into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Versailles Christian Church 105 West Ward Street Versailles with Pastor Dennis Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles with Military Honors conducted by the Versailles Veterans’ Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles and Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at the church. A Masonic Lodge of Sorrow will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home conducted by the Versailles Masonic Lodge #290 F &AM. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Versailles Area Foundation Fund. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com