Paul Douglas Wilson (August 10, 2015)

August 19, 2015, 9:53 am

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Paul Douglas Wilson, 63 of Centerville, Ohio passed away on Monday August 10, 2015 at 7:30 PM at Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 20, 1951 in Lebanon, Ohio the son of the late Roy & Evelyn (McMullen) Wilson. He was a broadcaster.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother: Roy Dale Wilson; sister: Madeleine Sterner.

He is survived by his sons & daughters in law: Chad & Amy Wilson of Arcanum, Jonathon & Ronda Wilson of New Madison; grandchildren: Logan, Luke, & Rylee Wilson, Jonny, Breeanna, & Ashlynn Wilson.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday August 19, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Jefferson, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.

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

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Shirley Ann East (August 12, 2015)

August 19, 2015, 9:54 am

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Shirley Ann East, age 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 9:50 PM at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio. She was born on March 17, 1936 in New Madison, Ohio, to the late Goth B. & Mildred E. (Davis) Townsend.

She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Cheryl L. & Urban Lanser Jr. of Hamilton, Ohio; son, Rick D. Hittle of Columbus, Ohio; granddaughter, Stephanie (Ben) Leugers; great grandchildren, Elijah, Wyatt and Olivia Leugers; sisters and brother in law, Janet Drew and Joy & Jim Albright both of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard East; brothers, Harold, William, Parl and George Townsend; and sister, Betty Brown.

Shirley was a self-employed beautician for over 20 years at Blue Bonnett Beauty Shop in Greenville and also worked in the office at the Brethren Retirement Community for over 20 years. She was a member of First Congregational Christian Church. She was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan, was a Rosie Red for many years and was a volunteer for several organizations.

There will be a service held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 2:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Don Myers officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Monday from 12:30 – 2:30 PM at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com

Coleman Wages (August 10, 2015)

August 19, 2015, 9:55 am

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Coleman Wages, 85, of New Madison, passed away on Aug. 10, 2015, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on Dec. 16, 1929, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, to the late Walden and Viney (Purvis) Wages.

Coleman was a Harrison Township trustee, a union steward at Dana Perfect Circle in Richmond, Indiana. He was also a member of the American Legion in New Madison.

In addition to his parents, Coleman was preceded in death by a sister, Crystal McKee; brother, Paul Wages; sister, Beulah Kincaid; sister-in-law, Ruth Wages; brother-in-law, John Kincaid; and son, Benjamin Wages.

Coleman is survived by son, Doug and Sue Wages; daughter, Angela and George Hunt; daughter-in-law, Lisa Allen; grandchildren, Brian and Ginnie Hunt, Nicole and Josh LeVoi, Shannon and Andy Riley, and Timothy and Beth Wages; great-grandchildren, Riley LeVoi, Lillian Riley, Maren Hunt, Anna LeVoi, Amelia Riley, Audrey LeVoi, Oscar Hunt, Lucy Wages and Alice Hunt; brother, Mark Wages; and sister-in-law, Linnie Wages.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren, New Paris, Ohio, with the Rev. Tony Price officiating. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to services also at the church.

The family requests memorial contributions be given to Brethren Retirement Community or the American Legion in New Madison.

Arrangements are entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online condolences may be sent to braundpope.com.

Scott “Scooter” Mullins (July 19, 2015)

August 19, 2015, 9:56 am

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Scott “Scooter” Mullins, age 60 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 3:20 A.M. Sunday July 19, 2015 at the Heartland Nursing Home Greenville, Ohio. Scott was born February 8, 1955 in Greenville, Ohio and the son of the late William V. and Hazel L. (Deeter) Mullins.

Scott was a professional welder and worked at Fram/Honeywell Corporation of Greenville for 35 years. He was also a member of the Outcasts Motorcycle Club of Dayton and the 12 Step Fellowship Program for 31years.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Scott is survived by his ½ sisters: Kathleen Jones, & Fay Ellen Knott.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday August 18, 2015 at Stelvideo Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greemnville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.

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

Mary E. Thornhill (August 15, 2015)

August 19, 2015, 9:57 am

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Mary E. Thornhill, 91, of Rossburg, passed away Saturday evening, August 15, 2015 at the Versailles Health Care Center.

She was born May 21, 1924 in Darke County, daughter of the late David and Susie (Lehman) Marker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George K. Thornhill, on January 3, 2009; a son, George William Thornhill; and a great granddaughter.

Mary had worked at the former Lambert's in Ansonia. She was a member of the Darke County Steam Threshers and the Tri-State Gas Engine Association of Portland, IN.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary Jane (Gail Dean) Edwards of Ansonia; sons, Larry (Judy) Thornhill, Douglas (Cheryl) Thornhill and Gregory (Roxie) Thornhill all of Rossburg; 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 19 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the DAV, Wounded Warriors, or the Rossburg Fire Department.

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

Elvin Hittle (August 15, 2015)

August 19, 2015, 9:58 am

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Elvin Hittle, 97, of Greenville, passed away Saturday evening, August 15, 2015 at the Union City Care Center in Union City, OH.

A lifelong resident of Darke County, He was born June 9, 1918, son of the late Stanley and Lova (Booker) Hittle. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kathryn (Meehan) Hittle on August 9, 1990; a brother and a sister.

Elvin was a farmer, a realtor in Darke County, worked at DeKalb Seed in Greenville and had several rental properties. He loved to work on bicycles and enjoyed flea markets.

He is survived by his good friend, Janet Feurer, nieces, nephews, cousins, and neighbors.

Services will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, August 20 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Eric Knight officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the Coletown Congregational Church.

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

Bernard Christopher “Bernie” Treon (August 13, 2015)

August 19, 2015, 9:59 am

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Bernard Christopher “Bernie” Treon, age 52, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 12:07 AM at West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero, LA. He was born on October 16, 1962 in Greenville, Ohio, to George & Sharon (Goffena) Treon of Versailles, OH, and Alpena, MI.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother and sister in law, Frank & Jenny Treon of Versailles; sister and brother in law, Kim & Terry Murphy of Versailles; nephews and nieces, Don (Ashley) Brocious of Piqua, OH, Michael Treon of Miamisburg, OH, Kelsey Treon of Miamisburg, OH, Thomas Murphy of Versailles, OH, and William Murphy of Versailles, OH; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Herman & Alma Treon; maternal grandparents, Ralph & Isabelle Goffena; and niece Kerri Murphy.

Bernie worked for Daybrook Fisheries in Empire, LA as a cook on the Sea Wolf. He enjoyed cooking, playing pool, spending time with friends and family, and had a great love for children. Many of his friends called him their brother and their children called him uncle. Bernie was a Gentle Giant with a heart of gold.

There will be a memorial gathering held on Friday, August 21, 2015 from 4-7 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio. There will be memorial service held on Friday at 7:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Fr. David Vincent officiating. There will be a private burial held at the convenience of the family.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 79 in Versailles, Ohio.

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

Robert “Bob” Allan Menke (August 22, 2015)

September 1, 2015, 11:45 am

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Robert “Bob” Allan Menke, 38 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Saturday August 22, 2015 at 8:46 AM at Wayne Healthcare. He was born August 29, 1976 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Thomas & Barbara (Cotten) Menke of Greenville. He was Product Engineer and Midmark.

He was a member of EUM Church in Greenville; a Boy Scout Leader for Versailles Troup 79; He was a 1994 graduate of Greenville High School; A graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in Electrical engineering; and received his Master’s Degree from University of Kentucky.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Stewert & Betty Menke, & Walter Cotten Jr.; aunt: Susan North.

He is survived by his parents; his wife: Erica (Paddack) Menke of Greenville whom he married August 9, 2014; children: Lauren, Michael, Annabelle, & Megan; sister & brother in law: Dr. Anna & Dr. Safet Hatic of Greenville; grandmother: Nancy Cotten of Greenville; uncle: James Michael Menke; aunt: Sheryl Hannah; numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday August 26, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Oakland Church of the Brethren 8058 Horatio Harris Creek Road, Bradford, Ohio with Pastor John Sgro officiating. Family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday August 25, 2015 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Erica Menke to go towards the children’s college funds.

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

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Gail E. Teegarden (August 24, 2015)

September 1, 2015, 11:46 am

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Gail E. Teegarden, 78, of Union City, OH, passed away early Monday morning, August 24, 2015, at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.

He was born March 19, 1937 in Woodington, son of the late Charles W. and Erma Margaret (King) Teegarden.

Gail was retired from the Union City Motor Company and had worked for years repairing audio/visual equipment for many schools. He attended the Greenville Missionary Church.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty A. (Strait) Teegarden, whom he married April 20, 1958; a son, Robert E. (Mary) Teegarden; grandchildren, Kristie (Zach) Smith, and Cody Teegarden; a great grandson, Bentley Smith; and a sister, Charlene Borden.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in the Teegarden Cemetery near Ansonia.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Dustin Allen Rutter (August 22, 2015)

September 1, 2015, 11:47 am

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Dustin Allen Rutter, 24, of Coldwater, OH, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015, of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in southern Mercer County.

Dustin was born April 28, 1991 in Greenville. He served in the US Army from 9/14/2010 to 02/28/15 when he was honorably discharged. He was employed at Airstream in Jackson Center.

Dustin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and auto mechanics. He enjoyed spending time with and was devoted to family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, son, son-in-law and nephew. He never met a stranger.

He is survived by his wife, Corryna Anne (Lindahl) Rutter; his 6 week old son, Brayden Allen Rutter; his parents and step parents, Michael (Kathy) Rutter of Coldwater, and Nancy (Jason) Kolley of Piqua; brothers, Nicholas (Alyssa) Rutter of St. Mary’s, Jeremy Rutter of Coldwater, Amanda (Cody) Stachler of Troy, and Tara (Matthew Grandstaff) Rutter of Celina; grandparents, Rolland (Vickie) Rutter of Arkansas, Phyllis Rutter of Louisville, KY, Ronald Claxton of Versailles, Edward Kolley of Florida, Margaret Kolley of Tennessee, Gary Longstreth of Lakeview, and Frankie Jane Lewis of Coldwater; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Dustin was preceded in death by grandparents, Agnes Claxton and Betty Minnich.

Services, with full military honor,s will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, August 28, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, 1000 N. Broadway St., Greenville, OH 45331.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the family.

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

Mr. John W. Pequignot (August 23, 2015)

September 1, 2015, 11:48 am

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Mr. John W. Pequignot, age 87 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 5:30 P.M. Sunday August 23, 2015 at his residence in Greenville surrounded by his loving family. John was born February 3, 1928 in Frenchtown, Ohio and the son of the late Ervin and Marie (Hartmeier) Pequignot.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alma Patricia (Simons) Pequignot May 19, 2015. They were married December 29, 1951. Also daughter and son in law Jeanie and Jeff Hawley; brother and sister in law Dick and Gretchen Pequignot; Brothers in law Noah, John and Lawrence Simons, William Dues, Alfred Tobe, Joseph Dues, Louis Aselage, Jerry Brandts and Frederick “Barney” Imwalle.

John was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Elks Lodge, both of Greenville. He was a graduate of Greenville High School Class of 1945. He played football, basketball and baseball. He played football at Miami University for one season before enlisting in the United States Army in 1946. He started his career with United Telephone Company in 1949 until his retirement in 1983. He loved spending time with family and friends, which included many great vacations. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He never got tired of people being around him. He loved God, family, and friends.

John is survived by his children, Becky and Bob Empie, Johnny and Dawn Pequignot, Jack and Laura Pequignot, Jeff and Barb Pequignot, Rachel and Kevin Jones, Rhonda and Aaron Dorsten and Kay Pequignot-Davis; grandchildren, Kristyn and husband, Russell Shumway, Rob Empie, Bob and wife, Laura, Dan, Tiffany Hawley, Jenny, Mallory, Joe, John Pequignot, Emily and husband, Todd Clinehens, Jake, Amy Pequignot, Molly, Stephanie, Jason, Aaron Jones, Sam, Gabe, Jessica Dorsten, and Taylor, Alexa Davis; 6 great-grandchildren; brother Bob Pequignot, sister Margie Sink and brother in law Bob Sink; sisters in law Betsy Hilderbrand, Mary Dues, Genevieve Tobe, Lu Dues, Ruth Aselage, Catherine Simons, Evelyn Simons, Shirley Simons, Verdice Brandts and Phyllis Imwalle, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday August 28, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 233 West Third Street Greenville with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenville where Military Graveside Services will be conducted by the Versailles Veteran’s Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Greenville, Ohio.

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

Thomas Leroy Brown (August 24, 2015)

September 1, 2015, 11:48 am

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Thomas Leroy Brown age 59, of Hollansburg and formerly of Greenville passed away at 8:20 A.M. on Monday, August 24, 2015 at his residence. Thomas was born August 13, 1956 in Darke County to Betty L. (Flatter) Brown of Greenville and the late Maynard Leroy Brown.

In addition to his mother, Thomas is also survived by his significant other, Pat Williams; sister, Tammy Brown of Greenville; cousin, Donald & Gloria Whittaker of Greenville; and numerous family and friends.

Thomas was a self-employed contractor.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Greenville Cemetery (old section) with Rev. Elwood Stuart officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to Reid Cancer Center 1100 Reid Parkway Richmond, Indiana 47374. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Robert K. “Bob” Class (August 22, 2015)

September 1, 2015, 11:49 am

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Robert K. “Bob” Class, age 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. He was born on March 28, 1936 in Miami County, Ohio, to the late Bernard W. & Verda (Wright) Class Sr.

Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years Diana (Dispennette) Class whom he married on February 4, 1965; son and daughter in law, Dan & Jeri Class of Greenville; daughter and son in law, Mindy & Matt Steyer of Greenville; grandchildren, Hunter Class, Gibson Steyer and Grady Steyer; step grandchildren, Shawn Custer and Katie Custer; brothers and sisters in law, Bernard W. & Carol Class Jr. of Greenville, Roger & Marjorie Class of Greenville and David & Sandy Class of Marysville, OH; sisters and brother in law, Linda Anderson of Florida and Phyllis & Jim Holsinger of Covington, OH; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandson, Greyson James Steyer; sisters and brothers in law, Helen & Delbert Stephan, Jean Class and Ray Anderson; step father, Harvey Paulus.
Bob was a member of the United States Army and worked as a Master Plaster for many years.

There will be a graveside service held on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 11:30 AM at Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Sylvia McKibben officiating. There will be a private viewing held at the convenience of the family. Family request that everyone attending the graveside service dress casual. 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 Hospice of Miami County. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com

Donna (Sheets) Daniel (August 22, 2015)

September 1, 2015, 11:50 am

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Donna (Sheets) Daniel, 55, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Bluefield, WV to the late Arvie and Betty (Grogan) Sheets.

Donna was such a wonderful and caring person. She was fun loving, Had a beautiful soul and a heart made of gold. Donna had a great sense of humor and a talent to make everyone laugh. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and shopping with her daughter, Paige. Donna loved spending time with her family and friends and two dogs, Marlie and Zeek. Donna was a teachers aide for MVCDC (Head Start), she loved all the children in her classes.

In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by a nephew, Corey Lee Sheets.

Donna is survived by her husband, Jeff Daniel of Springfield; daughter, Paige Daniel of Springfield; two brothers, Ronald L. Sheets and Edward M Sheets both of Springfield; three sisters, Linda D. Daly of Springfield, Karensue (John) Lemen of Opelousas, LA and Anita F. (Jerry) Smith of Springfield.

A remembrance gathering of Donnas life will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 2 PM to 5 PM at Fifth Lutheran Church on 1331 East HighSt. Springfield, Ohio. Flower arrangements can be sent to the church.

Arrangements are entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online condolences may be sent to braundpope.com

Laura J. Mendenhall (August 28, 2015)

September 1, 2015, 11:52 am

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Laura J. Mendenhall, 86, of Union City, OH, passed away early Friday morning, August 28, 2015 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.

She was born September 21, 1928 in Union City, IN, daughter of the late Creston F. and Opal (Hart) Harter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L Mendenhall on May 7, 1912; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Mendenhall; a sister, Barbara Schlechty; brothers, Junior Harter and Marlin E. Harter.

Laura was a homemaker. She was a member of the former Poplar Grove Church of the Brethren and attended the Greenville Missionary Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Doug) LeMaster, Lisa (Mark) Spille; twin sons, Craig (friend, Tammy) Mendenhall, and Gregg Mendenhall; grandchildren, Laura (Ivan) Gregory, Kelly LeMaster, Troy (Ruth) Mendenhall, Chad (Melissa) Anderson, Michelle (Aaron) Missler, Eric (Kerra) Mendenhall, Megan (Aaron) Hollowell, Rachael (Travis) Brunk, Brent (Casey) Spille, Jennifer Spille; great grandchildren, Trent, Anna, and Gabe Mendenhall, Ava Gregory, Carrina and Miles Brunk, Jackson and Carter Hollowell, Jordon, and Grayson Missler, Kaylee and Javin Mendenhall; a sister, Pauline Thornburg; a sister-in-law, Charlene Hamilton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Gary Oser officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Greenville Missionary Church.

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

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Rodney L. Minnich (August 28, 2015)

September 1, 2015, 11:53 am

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Rodney L. Minnich, 60, of Greenville, passed away Friday afternoon, August 28, 2015 at the State of the Heart Hospice Center in Greenville.

He was born August 19, 1955 in Greenville, son of the late Bernard Minnich and Mary (Longfellow) Lockwood. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Thompson.

Rodney was a veteran of the US Army. He was a truck driver for Dick Lavy Trucking for several years. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Rolling 50’s Classic Car Club all of Greenville.

He is survived by his wife, Audry (Sanders) Minnich; a daughter, Heather Laird; a step daughter, Mindy Harmon; grandchildren, Corey Harmon, Austin Fergueson, Makena Laird, Allison Grow, and Micha Smith-Harmon; a brother, Emerson (Leora) Minnich; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friends, Sue, Tom, Chuck and Donna, Tim and Lorie, Tim and Mary Ann, and Tim and Birt.

Services with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 3, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in the Brock Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions be given to either the Cancer Association of Darke County or the family.

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

Joe A. Whittington (August 29, 2015)

September 1, 2015, 11:56 am

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Joe A. Whittington, 77, of Ansonia, OH, passed away Saturday morning, August 29, 2015 at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.

He was born September 19, 1937 in Ansonia, son of the late Kenneth and Mary F. (McGee) Whittington. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Travis Abel; a son-in-law, Kenny Peace; and his in-laws, Melvin and Geraldine Baumgardner.

Joe was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He was retired from the Union City Body Company. A member of the Union City American Legion, he was an avid woodworker, gardener, and Bengals, Reds, and Ohio State fan.

Joe is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary (Baumgardner) Whittington, whom he married October 19, 1984; children, Jo Carole (Ronald) Rucker, Jill Newman, Jann Peace, Debbie Hammontree, Mike (Sharie) Hammontree, Cheryl (Kevin) Fraley, Bob (Chris) Klosterman, Jodie (Phillip) Turner, and Jackie Sease; grandchildren, Jeremy Hammontree, Nikole Baldridge, Eric (Angela) Newman, Brittni (Borrao) Newman, Delphus Peace, Alex Peace, Zachary (Sophie) Hammontree, Janae Hammontree, Jaimie (Cody) Anderson, Lindsay (Paul) Fraley, Nicholas Fraley, Mason and Allen Klosterman, Holly (Josh) Abel, Jordy (Jessica) Wolford, Tyler and Derrick (Amanda) Gump, P.J. and Kaytie Turner, Chelsey (Dustin) Shiverdecker, and Charlie Lane Shinn.

Great grandchildren, Travis Wolford, J.J. Wolford, Maddie Abel, Trevor Hiatt, Mathieu Baldridge, Jordan and Sophia Hernandez, Joseph and Jonathan Newman, Colt, Carly and Carsyn Anderson, Willis, Daisie, and Jace Shiverdecker; a sister, Marcia (Terry) Stammen; brothers, Jim (Susan) Whittington, and Mike (Colleen) Whittington; his little dog, Gracie; in-laws, Kay Camacho, Lucille (Boots) Breaden, Ervin Baker, Ron (Margaret) Baumgardner; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 5 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Mark Gates officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Ansonia Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, September 4 from 5-7 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the State of the Heart Hospice.

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

David Trowbridge Feltman (August 29, 2015)

September 1, 2015, 11:57 am

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David Trowbridge Feltman, age 80 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 11:19 P.M. Saturday August 29, 2015 at his residence. A lifetime resident of Darke County, he was born August 1, 1935, the second child of the late Charles and Louise (Trowbridge) Feltman.

David married Roberta Wetzel on December 14, 1957. They are the parents of two children, Ambassador Jeffrey (Mary Draper) Feltman of New York, New York and Lisa (Bruce) Spring of Middletown. Also survived by his grandchildren Margaret and Ian Spring, sister Barbara Caron of Colorado and numerous nieces and nephews.

David is a 1953 graduate of Greenville High School, attended Ohio University and is a 1957 graduate of Miami University. Following college he began his employment with American Aggregates Corporation (AAC), which continued until March of 1990. After thirty three years of employment with AAC, David was appointed Director of Human Resources for the Brethren Retirement Community until his retirement in 1999.

David served on the Board of Directors at Greenville Federal from 1980 until 2005. He was a member of the Darke County Endowment for the Arts, having served on the Darke County Center for the Arts Board of Directors. With his wife, Roberta, he received the 2003 Bill Combs Patron of the Arts Award. He was also a member of the Greenville Public Library Board, a past Deacon and Elder at First Presbyterian Church of Greenville and currently a member of the First Universalist Church of New Madison. He was also an avid boater and cyclist.

Although David was active in many family, church and community activities, he always appreciated when a dear friend suggested obituaries should read-“David was alive, but now he’s dead. Nothing more needs to be said.”

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday September 4, 2015 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Richard Venus officiating. Burial will be held in the Greenville Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the American Diabetes Association or church, charity, or organization of your choice.

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

Patrick Allen Davidson (August 29, 2015)

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Patrick Allen Davidson age 64, of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 6:38 P.M. on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Versailles Health Care Center. Patrick was born April 2, 1951 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Robert J. & Winifred (McEldowney) Davidson.

Patrick is survived by his brothers & sisters-in-law, Jim & Linda Davidson of Versailles, Gary & Marcia Davidson of Versailles and Steve & Beverly Davidson of Versailles; sisters & brother-in-law, Cheryl Magoto of Versailles and Pam & Dann Widener of Rossburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Patrick was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Roger Magoto.

Patrick formerly worked at Wayne Industries in Greenville. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles with Rev. Fr. James Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. and Thursday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne Industries. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

James L. Peck (August 28, 2015)

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James L. Peck, 79, of West Manchester, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Montgomery County, Ohio to the late Herman and Marjorie (Boyer) Peck.

Jim graduated from Brookville High School. He worked at GM where he retired after 34 years. Jim was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons in Arcanum. Most of all, Jim loved his Guernsey dairy cattle, and he always looked forward to showing them at the Darke County Fair. Jim served our country honorably in the United States Army

Jim is survived by his three sons and daughter in law, Brian and Cynthia Peck of New Paris, Barry Peck of Arcanum, and Lonnie Peck of Trotwood; two daughters and sons in law, Dianne and Brent Driver of Greenville, and Sherry and Jim Jodrey of Winchester, Ohio; 17 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Dutchie.

A Celebration of Jim's life will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison with Pastor Laura Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenmound Cemetery in New Madison will full military honors. Family and friends may visit on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from 5 to 8 pm also at the funeral home with Masonic services being held. The family request memorial contributions be made to the Darke County Agricultural Society.

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