David Joseph Riddle (October 13, 2011)

David Joseph Riddle, age 61 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Thursday October 13, 2011 at 5:08 PM at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born November 4, 1949 in Covington, Ohio the son of Loretta (Barton) Riddle of Greenville & the late Joseph Riddle. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the V.F.W.

A memorial service will be held on Friday November 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Fr. John White officiating. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the VFW or Cancer Association of Darke County.

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

Wavalene M. Bromagem (October 28, 2011)

Wavalene M. Bromagem, 87, of Greenville, passed away Friday afternoon, October 28, 2011 at her residence.

She was born March 23, 1924 in Portland, IN, daughter of the late James and Ethel (Chew) Eley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Bromagem;a daughter, Shirley Ferrante; 6 brothers and 4 sisters.

A homemaker, Wavalene was a member of the Greenville Baptist Temple.

She is survived by her children, Gerald (Shelia) Bromagem, Walter (Debbie) Bromagem, Sylvia (Ivan) Stryker, Nancy (Junior) Bryant all of Greenville, Linda (Jim) Knick, and Judy (Ed) Baker both of Arcanum; 22 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and a sister, Nellie McMurray of Celina.

Services will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, November 1 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Mark Ridgeway officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to either Heartland Hospice or the American Heart Association.

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

Victoria Kindred (October 29, 2011)

Victoria Kindred, 53 of Versailles, Ohio passed away on Saturday October 29, 2011 at 7:07 AM at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born December 26, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Earl Gene Fox of Versailles and the late Madeline Wilson. She was a Real Estate Investor.

She is preceded in death by her mother; Husband: Yewell Kindred; Sister: Regina M. Fox; Grandmother: Effie Barga.

She is survived by her father; Children & spouses: Dara Kindred-Trissel & husband Stacy, Cody Kindred, Julie Miranda & husband: David; Grandchildren: Victoria Grisez, Hannah Grisez, Josiah Grisez, Julianna Miranda, Lila Grisez, Giovanni Miranda, Maris Trissel; Brother & sister in law: Darrin & Tricia Fox; Friend in life: Paul Hayes; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, & friends.

Services will be held on Tuesday November 1, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio with Pastor Dennis Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in Gettysburg Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Darke County 4 H Horse Committee.

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

Katherine A. Wilson (October 28, 2011)

Katherine A. Wilson, 72, of Greenville, passed away early Friday morning, October 28, 2011 at her residence.

She was born March 2, 1939 in Tacoma Washington, the daughter, of the late Brian and Angie (Smith) Topping. In addtion to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Wilson.

Katherine had worked as a nurse's aid at Heartland of Greenville for over 20 years.

Katherine is survived by her daughter, Tammany Wilson of Greenville; a foster daughter, Cheryl Huston of Greenville; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great grandson.

Private services will be held later.

There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the State of the Heart Hospice.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.

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

Robert L. Brubaker (October 27, 2011)

Robert L. Brubaker, age 90 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Thursday October 27, 2011 at 2:54 AM at the Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles, Ohio. He was born April 7, 1921 in Union City, the son of the late Clyde & Dora (Royer) Brubaker.

He was a professional Sign Painter and an Artist. He served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Greenville Eagles, American Legion Post 140, Greenville Elks & an instructor at the Greenville Art Guild.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Sister: Mary Ann Neargardner.

He is survived by his wife: Ramona Jean (Sims) Brubaker of Greenville; Children & spouses: James E. & Marjorie A. Brubaker of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jo Ann & Mickey Elliott of Brunswick, Georgia, Jerry L. & Babette Brubaker of Grand Rapids, Michigan; numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren; Sister & brother in law: Thelma & Eston Fletcher of North Carolina; Brothers & sisters in law: Gene & Fran Brubaker of Greenville, Paul & Ginger Brubaker of Greenville; numerous nieces & nephews.

A private family gathering will be held at the convenience of the family at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

Betty M. Hurley (October 26, 2011)

Betty M. Hurley, 85, of Greenville, passed away late Wednesday evening, October 26, 2011 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.

She was born November 25, 1925 in Jamestown, OH, daughter of the late Roy and Louise (Cline) Sodders. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David Hurley; a sister, Dorothy Leaming; and a brother, Ralph Sodders.

Betty had owned the Snack Shop in New Madison with her husband for 15 years. She was a member of the New Madison United Methodist Church, the Fort Black Eastern Star and the former Treaty City White Shrine.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Robin Fourman of Greenville; grandchildren, Mitzi Marshall, Elwood Kirk, and Terry Daugherty; 4 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Sodders of Fairborn.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.

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

Jerome B. “Jerry” Heitkamp (October 26, 2011)

Jerome B. “Jerry” Heitkamp, age 85 of Versailles, Ohio passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2011 at 1:55 AM at Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles, Ohio. He was born March 29, 1926 in Maria Stein, Ohio the son of the late Leo & Clara (Bills) Heitkamp. He was a farmer.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, lifetime member of NFO, past member of the Versailles & Minster Eagles, past member of the Farmers Union, & past board member of Minster Farmers CO-OP.

He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 infant grandchildren; Brother: Edgar Heitkamp; Sisters: Dorina Rindler, Evelyn Kahlig, Edna Kahlig; Brothers in law: John Dircksen, Tom Niekamp.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Mary Ann (Hilgefort) Heitkamp of Versailles whom he married June 9, 1948; Children & spouses: Theresa & Mike Fullenkamp of Fort Recovery, Ohio, Carol & Carl Evers of St. Henry, Ohio, Barb & Bruce Batty of Tipp City, Ohio, Leo & Kathy Heitkamp of Versailles, Ohio, Diana & Dave Hartke of Coldwater, Ohio, Linda & Dale Fleck of Chickasaw, Ohio, Rick & Margie Heitkamp of Versailles, Ohio, Gary & Denise Heitkamp of Versailles, Ohio, Jerry Heitkamp of Versailles, Ohio; 31 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren; Brother & sister in law: Othmar & Pat Heitkamp of Minster, Ohio; Sisters & brothers in law: Anna Marie Dircksen of Minster, Ohio, Luella & Melvin Rindler of Celina, Ohio, Marietta & Audrey Monnin of Botkins, Ohio; Brothers in law: George Kahlig of Coldwater, Ohio, Greg Kahlig of Coldwater, Ohio; Sister in law: Rosie Heitkamp of Coldwater, Ohio; numerous nieces & nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday October 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church 14 E. Wood Street, Versailles, Ohio with Rev. Fr. David Vincent Celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery, Frenchtown, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday October 28, 2011 and from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Saturday October 29, 2011 at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio. Memorial Contributions may be made to State of The Heart Hospice or St. Peters Neurological Center 78 West Main Street, Burkettsville, Ohio 45310.

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

Anna Mae Norton (October 25, 2011)

Anna Mae Norton, 93, of Greenville, passed away late Tuesday evening, October 25, 2011 at Wayne Health Care in Greenville, OH.

She was born on March 18, 1918 in Straight Creek, KY, daughter of the late Ben and Lula (Barnes) Stewart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin I. Norton on January 7, 1997; a son, Billie Norton; 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

Anna was a homemaker and a member of Triumphant Christian Center in Greenville.

She is survived by her children, Kenneth (Peggy) Norton of AZ, Arnold (Susie) Norton of Union City, IN, Ron (Barb) Norton Of Union City, IN, Donnie (Nancy) Norton of Hartford City, IN, Dan ( Brenda) Norton of Greenville, Teresa (Jim) Mikols of Indianapolis, IN, Sandy (Scott) Marcum of Dayton, OH; 4 foster children, Danny, Ervin, Charlie,Roger; 36 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren: a sister, Emily Messer of Winchester, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Monday, October 31 at 11 a.m. at the Triumphant Christian Center, 1129 S. Town Ct., Greenville with Pastor Sam Shilot officiating and special music by Tommy Renfro and Debbie Shilot. Burial will follow in the Union City Cemetery in Union City, Indiana.

The family will receive friends at the Church Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.. Memorial contributions may be given to Triumph Christian Center.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, 1000 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH.

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

Lloyd L. “Barney” Barnhardt (October 25, 2011)

Lloyd L. “Barney” Barnhardt, age 60 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday October 25, 2011 at 9:10 AM at his residence. He was born July 30, 1951 in Darke County, Ohio the son of the late Wayne E. & Viola (Croyle) Barnhardt. He was a veteran serving in the Untied States Army.

He was a police officer serving as Chief in Versailles, & as an officer in Arcanum, he was also a firefighter for Greenville Fire Department and Rossburg Fire department; he was also a Paramedic; an Orderly for Wayne Healthcare and the Brethren Retirement Community, He also worked for Brockman & Boeckman Funeral Home in Fort Recovery, Ohio.

He was a member of Fort Jefferson United Methodist Church, Versailles Masonic Lodge, Celina Eagles, & the American Legion; he was formerly a member of the Greenville Moose Lodge.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife: Debbie (Bailey) Barnhardt of Greenville; son & daughter in law: Christopher & Kim Barnhardt of Sylvania, Ohio; daughter & son in law: Nicole & Mariano Hernandez of Troy, Ohio; step children: Christi Haag of Greenville, & Brian Haag of Greenville; step grandchildren: Brianna Wogerman, & Trey Wogerman of Greenville; brother & sister in law: Michael & Jill Barnhardt of Mansfield, Mass.; sisters & brothers in law: Saundra Barnhardt of Greenville, Connie & Ted Wyan of Crittenden, Kentucky, Janet & Bill Wolfe of Greenville; numerous nieces & nephews.

Services will be held on Friday October 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Doug Baker & Pastor Todd Reish officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday October 27, 2011 at the funeral home. Veteran’s graveside services will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans honor guard. Memorial contributions may be given to State of the Heart Hospice, Fort Jefferson United Methodist Church, or to the Donor’s choice.

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

Pamela Bell Anderson (October 21, 2011)

Pamela Bell Anderson, 65, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away in Chicago, Illinois, on Friday, October 21, 2011, of natural causes. She was born on May 10, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio to the late James and Wanetta Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Robert Bell and James R. Bell, and her sister Maxine (Bell) Ayers. She is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Christopher and Kylie; granddaughter, Elaine; sister, Betty (Bell) Gridley; and many nieces and nephews. Pam worked in the Purchasing Department at Ohio Wesleyan University for 35 years, before retiring in January 2011.

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Pam was a generous spirit, who was the first to help someone in need. She loved children and was ecstatic when she became a grandmother to Elaine in June. She touched many people’s lives and will be missed deeply by all who knew her.

Services will be held Friday, October 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow at the Greenville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Make a Wish Foundation, www.wish.org.

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

Philip F. Rose (October 23, 2011)

Philip F. Rose of Greenville, Ohio, age 92, died on October 23, 2011. He was born on September 1, 1919 in Englewood, NJ, the son of Philip Christian and Pauline Schwan Rose. Philip and his wife, Theodate J. Rose moved to Greenville in May 2009 after spending the prior twenty four years in Vero Beach, FL following Philip’s retirement from the E.I. DuPont Company in Wilmington, DE. Mr. Rose was also General Sales Manager – Penetone Co. in Tenafly, NJ; Director of Sales – Clarkson Labs, Camden, NJ; Co-owner of Golden State Chemical, Woodside, CA.

Philip and Theodate were married at the First Presbyterian Church in NY, NY on October 2, 1948. Besides his wife, Mr. Rose is survived by two sons, Thomas Philip Rose (spouse Judy Moody Rose) of Florence, MT and Paul Andrew Rose (spouse Loraine Groover Rose) of Greenville, OH. Mr. Rose has a sister, Dorothy Svenson of Cincinnati, OH. Mr. Rose has three grand children Andrea Rose Weigand (spouse Brendan) of Phillipsburg, OH; Alison Rose Hagerman (spouse Brian) of Bozeman, MT and Thomas Andrew Rose of San Francisco, CA. and a great grandchild Benjamin Morgan Weigand. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Morgan Thomas Rose on May 17, 2010 son of Tom and Judy Rose.

Philip was President of the Newtown, CT Chamber of Commerce; Councilman Closter, NJ; Chairman Cub Scouts of Closter, NJ; served on the Board of Trustees, Englewood NJ Hospital; member of the Masonic lodge # 115 A.M. Englewood, NJ; B.P.O.E. lodge # 1991, Redwood City, CA and a member of the Riverton NJ country Club.

Mr. Rose received his bachelor of letters in Journalism from Rutgers University where he began his career as a reporter for the Bergen Evening Record, Hackensack, NJ. Philip F. Rose served six years in the U.S. Army, was editor of Medico, Camp Lee, VA and participated in the D – Day invasion of Normandy where his ship, The Charles Morgan, was sunk by a German dive bomber. Mr. Rose also survived the V-Weapon siege in Antwerp, Belgium. He finished his service as editor of the Berlin Sentinel in Berlin, Germany.

At the request of family, there will be no repose or visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Salvation Army. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.

Mary Lou Detrick (October 23, 2011)

Mary Lou Detrick, 82, of Greenville, passed away early Sunday morning, October 23, 2011 at the Versailles Health Care Center.

She was born on January 1, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Alva and Marguret (Sebring) Subler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Detrick; and a sister, Phyllis Abel.

Mary Lou was retired from Fram/Allied in Greenville where she had worked for 25 years. She was a member of the EUM Church in Greenville.

She is survived by her children, Duane (Christine) Detrick of Greenville and Susan (Ed) Swank of Greenville: grandchildren, Chris (Shannon) Swank, Matt and Kelli Swank, Chad (friend Betsy) Detrick, Jenny (Shawn) Smith; 7 Great Grandchildren; a brother, Bill (Cathy) Subler; sisters, Norma Guard and Luella Swank.

Services will be held Thursday, October 27 at 1 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. John Wiltshire officiating. Burial will follow in the Miami Memorial Park near Covington, Ohio.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 11a.m. to 1 p.m.. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or Cancer Association of Darke County.

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

Norine Mae Baker (October 20th, 2011)

Norine Mae Baker, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 20th, 2011, from congestive heart failure, a condition that put her in and out of the hospital several times over the past few months. She was a resident at Heartland of Greenville and was surrounded by members of her family and people who loved her when she went to her heavenly home.

Norine was a lifelong resident of Greenville and was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Baker and her parents, Oneta and Ora “Pete” Weaver, who ran a bicycle and small engine shop on Markwith Avenue. A former resident of Treaty Manor, Norine broke her hip and was moved to Heartland for rehabilitation. Her injury, however, was more severe than imagined and she became a permanent resident of Heartland in October 2006.

Norine is survived by one sister Orleta Duebner, her seven children, Larry R. Baker of Texas, Terry L Baker (& Judy Schneider) of Greenville, James D. Baker of Tipp City, Laque A. Stevens (& Bill Stevens) of Greenville, Jack R. Baker (& Marsha Baker) of Greenville, Manzaneita K. Ehlers (& Larry Braun) of Chesapeake, Virginia, and John A. Baker (& Sonya Baker) of Tipp City. In addition, Norine has 27 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.

She will be sorely missed by her family and the many, many friends who knew her. The Baker family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Heartland for all the love, help and compassion they have shown Norine over the past several years.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in the Greenville-Union Cemetery next to her mother, father and two sisters. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you please make a contribution to Hospice of Heartland so they can continue their great work with the terminally ill. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Lowell J. Marshal (October 19, 2011)

Lowell J. Marshal age 73 of Versailles, Ohio, passed away at 3:20 P.M. on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at his residence. Lowell was born October 26, 1937 in Versailles to the late Wilmer & Lucille (George) Marshal.

Lowell owned and operated the Versailles Feed Mill since 1973. He formerly worked at Weston Paper in Dayton for 13 years and he farmed. Lowell served in the U.S. Army. Lowell was a 1955 graduate of Versailles high School. Lowell was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown and served on the church council; Knights of Columbus where he was Past Grand Knight and the Financial Secretary; Versailles Eagles Aerie #2347; Versailles Vet’s Club; and was a buyer for the Darke County Jr. Fair and F.F.A. sales for 38 years.

Lowell is survived by his wife, Judy (Michael) Marshal whom he married September 12, 1964; children, Larry & Darla Marshal of Versailles, Jackie & Dan Kremer of Versailles and Jeff & Beth Marshal of Versailles; grandchildren, Lindsay Marshal, Sarah Rhoades, Lindsey Kemper, Julie Wilson, Derek Oswalt, Samantha Kremer, Sarah Kremer, Ben Kremer, Angie Kremer, Bailey Marshal, Hannah Marshal, Abbey Marshal, Jenna Marshal and Nate Marshal; great grandchildren, Matthew Vogel, Chloe Vogel, Gabrielle Dues, Mya Ellis, Owen Esarey, Noah Rhoades and Jacob Kemper; sister & brother-in-law, Rita & Virgil Kuess of Chickasaw; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, October 24, 2011 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Monday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Versailles Veteran’s Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or the Darke County Cancer Association. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Opal C. Subler (October 18, 2011)

Opal C. Subler age 101 of North Star passed away at 8:15 P.M. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. Opal was born November 19, 1909 in North Star to the late Albert & Agnes (Barga) Henry. On July 23, 1929 she married Alfred H. Subler who died on August 29, 1994.

Surviving are daughters, Dianne Hemmelgarn of North Star, Suzanne Budde of Maria Stein, Barbara (Jack) Feverston and Elaine (Vernon) McEldowney of Centerville; two sons, Richard Subler and Bruce (Darla) Subler of North Star; sisters, Magdalen Niekamp of North Star and Ann Huber of Dayton; a brother, Roger (Alma) Henry of Dayton; sister-in-law, Henrietta Henry of St. Henry; and 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

Deceased are three sons-in-law, Ed Hemmelgarn, Walter Budde and Al Hemmelgarn; daughter-in-law, Rita (McEldowney) Subler; brothers, Basil and Lawrence Henry; sisters, Mary Bergman and Bernadine Miller; and a grandchild and great grandchild.

She was a life-long member of North Star’s St. Louis Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Sodality.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star with Rev Fr. David Zink celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, North Star. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles and Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Stewart H. Menke (October 15, 2011)

Stewart H. Menke, 82, of Gettysburg, Ohio passed away after a lengthy illness on October 15 at Wayne HealthCare Hospital.

Mr. Menke is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Menke, and four children: Michael (Joan) Menke of Tucson, Arizona, Thomas (Barbara) of Greenville, Susan North (Dan) of Greenville, and Sheryl Hannah of Hamilton. He was wise and loving grandfather to eight, and great-grandfather to twelve.

Mr. Menke was preceded in death by his father Chester Hume Menke and his mother Virginia Meeker Crawford Menke, both of Greenville. Also he was preceded in death by his sister Alice Jean Menke Lieberenz of Elkhart, Indiana, and his brother Richard Menke of Dayton, Ohio.

Services will be held at Oakland Church of the Brethren north of Gettysburg, Ohio at 10 AM on Saturday October 22, 2011, with visitation at 9 AM. Stewart was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Humane Society in his memory.

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

Janice Barnes (October 18, 2011)

Janice Barnes, age 70 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 11:15 PM at her residence. She was born January 28, 1941 in Barbourville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Glen & Alta Mae (Garland) Downey.

She is survived by her husband: Howard Barnes of Greenville; children: John Jay of Greenville, Bill Jay of Greenville, Venetia Jay of Greenville, Tom Jay of Greenville; grandchildren: Kristi Collier, John-John Wagner, Cassandra, Brandon, Zach, & Samantha Jay; great grandchildren: Savanna, Anastasia, & Harley Wagner, Samantha Collier; brothers: Arthur Downey of Greenville, George Downey of Loveland, Ohio; sister: Marcella Hardy of Kentucky.

There will be no services. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.

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

Margaret Susan Wiseley (October 13, 2011)

Margaret Susan Wiseley, 64, of Bradford, OH, passed away Thursday evening, October 13, 2011 at her residence.

She was born September 8, 1947 in Georgia, daughter of the late Ben H. and Della M. (Haven) Gaulden.

Margaret is survived by her loving husband, Walter Wiseley; daughters, Jennifer (Shawn) Neves of Bradford, OH, and Kathryn (Peter) Kothera of Portland, Oregon; two brothers, Jim and Tom Gaulden; and three sisters, Debbie Scott, Rebecca Ackerman, and Tina McClain.

Private services will be held at a later date.

There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Cancer Association of Darke County, 209 E. Fourth St., Greenville, OH 45331.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, OH.

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

Martha L. Bowen (October 17, 2011)

Martha L. Bowen, age 78 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Monday October 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was born December 3, 1932 in Clarksburg, West Virginia the daughter of the late John R. & Pearl (Hyson) Sundman. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary.

She is preceded in death by her parents; & 3 brothers.

She is survived by her son: Larry Ancel of Greenville; special friend: Diana Ancel of Bellefontaine, Ohio; grandchildren: Kotomi Ancel, Richard Ancel, & Zachary Brackney all of Bellefontaine, Ohio; brothers: Edward Sundman of Warren, Ohio, Leroy Sundman of Ashtabula, Ohio; sister: Jean Wellman of Greenville; numerous nieces & nephews.

There will be no services. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.

Paul William Cole (October 15,2011)

Paul William Cole, 87, of Hollansburg, was called home to Jesus on October 15,2011. Paul was born in Lewisburg, Ohio on October 2, 1924 to the late Ira and Hazel (Mangas) Cole.

Paul's family owned Cole's Grocery in Coletown, there he had worked many years as a butcher. Paul's favorite hobby was fishing.

In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and Ira Joe Cole

Paul is survived by 2 daughters and son in law, April and Curt Hiatt of New Madison, & Darlene Cole of Dayton; grandchildren, Kelly and Scott Nestor of Bradford, Amy Hiatt of New Madison, Josh Hiatt and T.J. Gilbert of Hollansburg, Jason Hiatt of New Weston, and Blake and Brianna; great grandchildren, Danielle, Katie and Hudson Nestor, Emma, Eli and Sammy Hiatt, and Landin Hiatt; brother, Glen Cole of Arcanum.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Braund Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Hanna officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Greenville Union Cemetery, old section.

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