DarkeJournal Obituaries

Mrs. Marlene Shiverdecker, 82, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016, at the State the Heart Hospice Care Center.

She was born on September 9, 1933 in Union City, Ohio, was the daughter of the late Noah and Florence (Peffers) Swallow. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Shiverdecker whom passed away on February 23, 2014.

Marlene was a homemaker and enjoyed being with her family. There are two passages of scripture that help accurately and beautifully describe Marlene’s life. Ephesians 4:2 reads, “Be completely humble and gentle; bearing one another in love.” I Corinthians 13:4-8 admonishes, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”

Anyone who knew Marlene quickly realized that she had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, having accepted Him as her personal Savior. Because of her faith in Him, she had the strength, wisdom and determination to walk in the center of His will.

Marlene evidenced a servant’s heart, giving up her own will and laying aside her own rights in order to serve others, selflessly. For over 50 years, she served others in many ways while attending and being a member of the Greenville Church of the Nazarene. At one time or another, she served on the Church Board, Sunday School Board, and Missionary Council. Marlene always said yes when her help was needed. Over the years she had been involved in ways such as a Church Steward, a pianist and director in various Sunday children’s ministry programs, a nursery worker, a Sunday School teacher, and a Vacation Bible School teacher and director. She also served as a tutor/mentor for students in some of Greenville’s elementary school classrooms.

Marlene daily demonstrated a heart filled with love of life and for others. She always had a positive attitude and a genuine smile and laugh. Marlene loved her family and was happiest when with her family. She unconditionally loved her husband, children and their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchild, all the pets (theirs and those of other family members), and her extended family. Some of her favorite times with them included birthdays, holidays, fishing trips, shopping trips to Elder-Beerman, and meals at restaurants such as McDonalds, Burger King and Arby’s. She loved others. Marlene and her husband were always coming across friends to talk to and reminisce with, no matter where they happened to be at the time.

Marlene’s Christ-like heart has provided a powerful legacy for her family and friends. Jesus Christ was Lord of her life and His word was honored. She lived out Philippians 2:3. Her Christ-like heart not only allowed her to treat others as she wanted to be treated, it empowered her to see others as more important than herself.

One of Marlene’s favorite hymns was “This is Like heaven to Me.” The last verse and refrain are now so meaningful.

Last Verse: “We’re looking for Jesus with glory to come-
‘Tis Jesus who died on the tree;
A cloud of bright angels to carry me home-
Oh that will be Heaven to me.”
Refrain: “Oh that will be Heaven to me,
Yes, that will be Heaven to me.
A cloud of bright angels to carry me home.
Oh that will be heaven to me.”

She was survived by her children, Bevin (Donna) Shiverdecker of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Joel (Julie) Shiverdecker of North Carolina, and Melina (Larry) Eberst of Greenville; grandchildren, Kelsi (Tim) Tomayko, Kelly Shiverdecker and Adam Shiverdecker; great grandson, Alexandre; brother and sister in law, Noah and Nora Louise Swallow, Union City, Ohio.

A celebration of life will be held at 2PM, Friday, January 8, at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Wayne Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Brock Cemetery near Brock, Ohio.

Family and friends may visit Friday, at the funeral home from 1PM till the time of service. The family would like the memorial contributions be given to Church of the Nazarene, 7584 St. Rt. 118 Greenville, Ohio.

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

Floyd William “Bill” Cassel Jr., 80 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2016 at 2:25 AM at Village Green Health Center, Greenville, Ohio. He was born January 10, 1935 in Lewisburg, Ohio the son of the late Floyd William & Violet Delight Cassel Sr. He served in the United States Army. He worked at NCR for 21 years and for Corning for 25 years.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church: American Legion; past member of the Moose Lodge; he was involved in coaching and umpiring youth baseball and softball.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his grandson: Daniel Jacob Alexander Cassel; brothers: Kent, Keith “Jake”, Phillip “Butch”, Norman, & Everett Cassel; sister: Shirleen Cooper.

He is survived by his wife: Ova Jeanne (Miller) Cassel of Greenville; children & spouses: Christopher Cassel of Greenville, Roger & Jayne Cassel of Kettering, Doug & Jennifer Cassel of Abrams, Wisconsin, Sheri & Ray Chester of West Milton; grandchildren: Stacey & Matt Mills, Nicholas & Taylor Hamlin, Douglas & Maegan Cassel II, Matthew Cassel, Benjamin Cassel, Breanna Cassel, Mikayla Cassel; great grandchild: Ayden Baumgardner; sisters: Karen Gosnell, Joyce Baril, Sheila Cassel; numerous nieces & nephews.

Services will be held on Saturday January 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church131 East Fourth Street, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Peter Menke officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday at the church. Veteran’s graveside services will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s association or the Cancer Association of Darke County.

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

Mrs. Julia L. Widener, 62, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away, Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center.

She was born on April 6, 1953, of Piqua, Ohio, a daughter of the late Martha M. (Fine) Hawes. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her brother, Clinton W. Hawes and sister, Martha S. Hawes.

Julia was a homemaker and enjoyed playing games with the kids. Love to listen to religious music and watch soap operas.

She is survived by her husband, John Widener of New Weston; children, Eric (Kelly) Widener of New Weston, John William (Missy) Widener, II of Ansonia, Rodney L. Widener of Union City, OH, April R. (Shawn) Dickey of Osgood, Marlyn Widener of Vandalia; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Edie (Fine) Swaney of Covington, Becky (Wilson) Nutter of Piqua, Patty Davis of Covington; brother Jr. E. (Tonya) Hawes.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM, Monday January 11, 2016 at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home on Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Hershel Fee officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

Family and friends may visit Monday, at the funeral home from 10 AM till the time of service. In the lieu of flowers the family would like donations be given to State of the Heart Hospice 1350 North Broadway Greenville, Ohio 45331 or Cancer Association of Darke County 1111 Sweitzer Street P.O. Box 781 Greenville, Ohio 45331.

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

Edith E. Prether, 85 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away at 7:55 AM on Friday January 8, 2016 at the Brethren Retirement Community after an extended illness. Mrs. Prether was born December 11, 1930 in Darke County, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late William and Alma (Hoover) Curtner.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and David Wiltshire of Plymouth, Michigan, son and daughter-in-law Terry Prether and Kristin Stred of Kirkland, Washington. Also surviving are her brothers William Curtner and Lloyd Curtner, both of Greenville, sister-in-law Pauline Curtner of Arcanum. Brother-in-law Ralph Fasick of Greenville, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Lucy Prether of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Brooke and Tyler Conn, Matt and Ellie Prether, Mark and Teresa Wiltshire, Eric and Malina Wiltshire, Lara and Nathan Ray, and Katie Davis. Her great grandchildren are: Eli and Madelyn Conn, Brennen, William, and Lily Wiltshire, and Chloe Ray.
She will be missed by many dear friends, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Prether was preceded in death by her devoted husband of nearly 64 years, Charles L. Prether, brother Denver Curtner, sisters Dorothy Fasick and Wanda Campbell, brothers-in-law James Campbell and Bob Mikesell and sisters-in-law Ruth Curtner and Juanita Mikesell.

During her life, Mrs. Prether was devoted to those she loved and cared for. For many years, Mrs. Prether managed the gift shop at the Brethren Retirement Community (BRC) and after retiring continued to volunteer there in many capacities. She derived much pleasure in helping others. Throughout her life, Mrs. Prether enjoyed many different part-time positions as well as being a devoted homemaker. She worked at the New Madison Bonfiglio Pharmacy, at Sink Jewelers in Arcanum, at Downing Fruit Farms, Hollansburg, at Flag Lumber in New Madison, and for a short time had and upholstery business with a friend. Wherever she was employed she loved interacting with people. She was an active member of Beech Grove Church of the Brethren. When her children were school age, she was a 4-H advisor assisting children with a variety of projects.

A private graveside service will be held at the discretion of the family. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday January 16, 2016 at the Brethren Retirement Community Chapel 750 Chestnut Street, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Todd Reish officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday January 16, 2016 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Brethren Retirement Community Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brethren Retirement Community Resident’s Aid Fund.

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

Tom Martin Harless, age 90, passed away in Greenville, Ohio on January 7, 2016. Born Feb. 5, 1925, in Greenville, Ohio, the second child and only son of Lon and Genevieve (Amman) Harless, Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest sister, Mary Florence Strukamp, and an infant sister Elizabeth.

As a youth, Harless attended St. Mary's Catholic Church and elementary school. Drafted out of Greenville High School in 1943, Tom served a tour in the U.S. Army at the end of WWII in Okinawa and Japan and was honorably discharged as a sergeant. He married Hazel Naomi Anthony at St. Mary's Church in Greenville on July 12, 1947. The couple has six living children.

The family settled in Greenville until 1967 when they relocated to Dayton, Ohio. When the children were grown, Tom and Hazel moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in October of 1977 and later up the coast to Satellite Beach, FL in 1992, where they remained until a final move back to Greenville to live in the Brethren’s Retirement Community in November of 2012.

Harless had a life-long career in sales. In Greenville, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Elks. A natural athlete, he swam and played football as a youth, played church league softball for St. Mary’s in Greenville in the early 1960s, and rode a bike most days upon retirement in his 80s. Also in retirement, Harless taught himself to refurbish bicycles and often donated them to charity or to neighborhood children. He enjoyed entertaining with stories and jokes. Gregarious and outgoing, he made friends easily and was an ace card player and gin rummy aficionado. He was an active member of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church near Satellite Beach, FL and performed church-related volunteer work for the parish, including organizing the food court at the church's annual festival. He also was a long-time volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and delivered Meals on Wheels until late in life. Although proud to be a transplanted Floridian for decades, he remained a loyal fan of the Cincinnati Reds and followed Ohio State and Notre Dame Football.

Harless is survived by Hazel, his wife of 68 years, and daughter Susan Halley (Richard) of Greenville, Ohio, John Harless of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, James Harless (Edna Higgins)of Dayton Ohio, Barbara Gotshall (Robert) of Fort Collins, CO, Rebecca Rosen (Clifford) of Freeport, Maine, and Sharon Harless also of Fort Collins, CO. Tom is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday January 12, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 233 West Third Street, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Father John R. White as celebrant. Burial with Military Honors conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be held in the St. Mary’s Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and on Tuesday from 9:00 A.M. until 9:30 A.M. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio. The will be a Prayer Service on Monday at 5: 30 P.M. in the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Brethren Retirement Community Resident’s aid Fund.

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

William “Bill” A. Fox, 89, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2016 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. William was born October 3, 1926 in Hillgrove, Ohio to the late L. Cornell and Mary (Crouse) Fox.

Bill served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a retiree of Sheller-Globe after working 35 ½ years. Bill drove a school bus for Liberty Local and Westmont High School and was a volunteer firefighter for Liberty Township Fire Department. He stayed very active and had a home business, Fox Rubber Stamps. Bill was a 65 year member of the Masonic Lodge in Versailles and Gettysburg.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Sullenbarger Fox and his grandson Scott Johnson.

Bill is survived by his children, Joyce and husband Raymond Johnson of Gettysburg, Ohio, Betty and husband Rod Hartzell of Greenville, Ohio, Roger Fox and his fiancée Loretta of Las Vegas, Nevada, Karen and husband Doug Shoenleben of Gettysburg, Ohio, and John and wife Crystal Fox of West Milton, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, a niece as well as numerous friends.

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 7 PM at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Eric Fee officiating. Friends and family may visit on Tuesday from 5 PM – 7 PM. Masonic services will be held at 7 PM. A private burial will follow at the convenience of the family in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens will full military honors. Family request donations be given to State of the Heart Hospice or Reid Hospice in lieu of flowers.

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

Kathryn Collins, 98 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on January 9, 2016 Brethren Retirement Community. Kathryn was born September 23, 1917 in Randolph County, IN to the late Leonard and Nellie (Lewis )Perkins

Kathryn graduated from Jackson High School in Indiana. She had retired as the head cook from the Greenville City Schools. She was a member at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Greenville. She was a member of the Corning Retirees club, the quilt club, garden club and the VFW ladies Auxiliary.

In addition to her parents, Kathryn is preceded by her husband, William ”Bill” Collins in 1980, her daughter, Mary Kaye Menke, seven brothers and two sisters.

Kathryn is survived by her daughter, Janice and Jack Oswalt of Greenville; three grandchildren, Karla Moore of Palestine, Beth and Gary Cain of Greenville, and Tom and Jo Oswalt of Long Beach, CA; four grandchildren, Nathan and Julie Moore of Wayne Lakes, Leslie and Ryan Crawford of Palestine, Matthew Cain of Troy and Leah and Ben Sheperd of Bellbrook; 10 great great grandchildren.

A celebration of Kathryn’s life will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 1:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Greenville with Pastor Peter Menke officiating. Friends and family may visit on Saturday from 12:00 PM until time of service. Burial will follow in the Teegarden Cemetery near Ansonia. Family request donations be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

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

Mrs. Patsy Oliver, 80, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Oakley Place.

She was born January 10, 1936 in Greenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Cecile (Troutwine) Beanblossom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Douglas Harvey Marr.

Patsy had a Master degree in Nursing and was the Director of Information Systems at NYU Hospital in New York City. Patsy was a member of The United Church of Christ in Cornwall, Congregational, volunteered taking patients to doctor appointments. Pasty loved to garden, enjoyed canning and traveling.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Oliver of Greenville; step children, Shawn Marr of Westport, CT, David Oliver of Greenville, Michael and Chrissy Oliver of Olmstead Township, OH , Kelly and David Asbury of Atlanta, GA, Regan and Sean Hannon of Scituate, MA; step children, Ben, Sam, and Grace Asbury, Claire and Carly Oliver, Madison, Sean Jr., Ella, and Kelly Hannon; brother, Dick Beanblossom of Greenville; nephew, Steve and Leesa Beanblossom of Greenville; niece, Tammy Beanblossom of Greenville; great nieces, Jenny, Kate, Sara, and Emily.

A celebration of Patsy’s life will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Short officiating. Family and Friends may visit from 1:00 pm until time of services also at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beamsville Cemetery. The family request memorial contributions be made to The United Church of Christ in Cornwall, Congregational, 8 BoltonHill Rd., PO Box 35, Cornwall, CT 06753.

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

Mrs. Karlynn Leeper, 56, of Rossburg Ohio received an offer from God that she simply could not refuse. She unexpectedly passed on Sunday, January 10, 2016 in Oxford, Ohio. Karlynn was born on December 28, 1959 in Union City, Indiana, and was a daughter of Nevin and the late Shirley (White) Hiestand.

Karlynn's life was full and she was full of life. She could easily be described as the life of the party and knew no strangers. Every aspect of her life revolved around her family, as she was their rock. She invested her time showering all of the love she had on her eleven grandchildren. She was as selfless as they come and offered a listening ear to all with emotional, yet blunt, empathy. She was a creative visionary who paid close attention to detail and adored all things that sparkled and shined. She was a self-proclaimed event organizer, who herself, was as un-organized as they come. She had a knack for storytelling, a reputation for being late, and an infectious cackle. The capacity of Karlynn's heart was immeasurable.

Karlynn is survived by her husband of 37 years, Dennis Leeper, whom she married August 26, 1978; her children, Jodi (Henry) Reichert of New Weston, Ohio, Tracy (Greg) Wendel of Versailles, Ohio, Matt (Stephanie) Leeper of Troy, Ohio, and Kari (Lance) Bartram of Liberty, Indiana; grandchildren, Kierra, Ethan, and London Reichert, Annie and Libby Wendel, Grady and Calleigh Leeper, Hayden, Ayla, Lucy, and Camry Bartram; 4 brothers and sisters, Krisann (Ted) Riegel of New Carlisle, Ohio, Greg (Claudia) Hiestand, of Greenville, Ohio, Brad (Cindy) Hiestand of Rossburg, Ohio, and Karen (Jim) Eilerman of North Star, Ohio.

A Memorial Mass for Karlynn will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville with Fr. John White officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be given to Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Plaza, Dayton, Ohio 45404, Attn: Development Department.

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

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

Richard E. “Dick” Shively, age 84, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 6:25 AM at Brookdale Nursing Home in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on April 5, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Charles & Opal (Hughes) Shively.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Beverly (Bridge) Shively of Greenville, Ohio, whom he married on August 1, 1959; daughter and son in law, Rhonda & Steve Eberhard of New Madison; son Jeffrey Allen Shively of Eldorado, Ohio; and grandchildren, Jared Eberhard and Chloe Eberhard.

Mr. Shively was a member of the United States Army serving in the Korean War. He enjoyed and loved his occupation of farming where he felt it released his creative spirit. He also enjoyed and was a pilot where he flew his acrobatic plane. He retired from General Motors at the age of 65 and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 12:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, Ohio, with Rev. Dr. John Person officiating. Burial will be in the Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 10-12 at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.

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

Thomas Edward Schulze, age 59, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. He was born on April 25, 1956 in Greenville, Ohio, to Eileen (Drees) Schulze of Versailles, Ohio, and the late Mervin Schulze.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his brothers and sisters in law, Jerry & Judy Schulze of Celina, Ohio, Randy & Kathy Schulze of Kihei-Maui, Hawaii and Jon & Shelly Schulze of Versailles; sister and brother in law, Kay & Tom Francis of Versailles; nieces and nephews that he thought the world of, Jennifer Jacobs, Joe Schulze, Billy Dirksen, Teresa Lawrence, Kyle Francis, Caden Schulze, Logan Schulze; as well as 8 great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Tom was a 1974 graduate of Versailles High School and attended the University of Cincinnati graduating in 1979 in accounting. He moved to Houston, Texas where he worked for a number of years in the oil and recycling industries. He returned home to Versailles 13 years ago to help care for his father and worked at Esarey Accounting as a tax preparer. He was an avid Cincinnati Bearcats fan and loved music.

To honor Tom’s wishes the family will have a private memorial service held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Donor’s Choice. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com

JC Waymire, age 86, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 4:30 PM at Village Green Health Campus, Greenville, Ohio. He was born on June 9, 1929 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late James & Mildred (McKhann) Waymire.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years D’Arleen (Moody) Waymire whom he married on June 9, 1950; son and daughter in law, Steve & Kathy Waymire of Ansonia; daughters and sons in law, Deb & Rick Rose of Ansonia and Sandy & Danny Garber of Arcanum; grandchildren, Todd (Sherry) Waymire, Mike (Jennifer Westfall) Waymire, Angie (Ron) Drees, Darick (Ashley) Rose, Jessica Best and Kimberlee (Jeremy) Bloom; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sisters and brother in law, Jean Fourman of Greenville, Dorothy & Bob Bubeck of North Star and Retha Bubeck of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his great grandson, Austin Waymire; brother, AJ Waymire; sister and brothers in law, June & Raymond Zeller and Glen Fourman.

JC was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Bengals fans as well as enjoyed wood working and crafts. JC loved spending time with family and friends and attending anything his grandchildren were involved in. He was employed at New Idea Avco and co-owner of D'Arleen's Flowers for many years.

There will be a service held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 2:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Elwood Stuart officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:30 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Darke County Cancer Association or American heart Association. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com

Rex David Lemon, 87, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Rest Haven.

He was born October 26, 1928 in Lake Cicott, Indiana to the late Rex H. and Lucille (Ashman) Lemon. In addition to his parents, Rex was preceded in death by sisters Carolyn Hay and Mary Lou McKee; half-brother, Ronald Lemon; half-sister, Shirley Babylon

Rex had worked for Hathaway Dry Cleaners, in Greenville and served his country honorably in the United States Army.

Rex is survived by his half-sister, Janet Darst of Laura; half-brother, Dennis Lemon of Greenville; several nieces and nephews

Services will be held at a later date.

The memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

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

Nevin L. Rhoades, 75 of Greenville, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by all of his family on Sunday January 17, 2016 at 2:23 PM at his residence. He was born April 8, 1940 in Greenville, Ohio the son of the late John H. & Floris L. (Warner) Rhoades. He worked at TWA for 39 years 4 months, and was an A.P. jet mechanic for 34 years he taught at Brookville School for 2 years before becoming a mechanic. He was a member of Highland B.I. C. and attended EUM Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife: Patricia A. (Lavy) Rhoades of Greenville whom he married August 16, 1959; his sons & daughters in law: Dr. Todd A. & Tina Rhoades of Anderson, Indiana, Tery A. & Lori Lee Rhoades of Avon, Indiana; daughter & son in law: Tricia A. & Kirk Garrett of Wentzville, Missouri; grandchildren & spouses: Cam & Becca Garrett, Tenley & Elliott Bramley, Taylor & Logan Kiplinger, Kadi Garrett (Joe), Olivia Rhoades, Torrie Rhoades, Elyse Rhoades, Alaina Rhoades; great grandchildren: Brayden Kiplinger, Hazel Bramley; brothers & sisters in law: Dr. Rodney A. & Judy Rhoades of Indianapolis, Indiana, Bruce E. & Pamela Rhoades of troy, Ohio; many loving nieces & nephews.

Services will be held on Saturday January 23, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Jon Jenkins and Pastor Harve Bowman officiating. Interment will be in Mote Cemetery at a later date. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday January 22, 2016 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice, Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund, or to the church of the donor’s choice.

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

Mary L. Hittle, age 86 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 4:41 A.M. Wednesday January 20, 2016 at the Brethren Retirement Community of Greenville. She was born November 9, 1929 in Piqua, Ohio and the daughter of the late Robert H. and Mary Esther (Peters) Penrod.

Mary was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Greenville. She very much enjoyed spending the summer months with her late husband Donald and their family at Sugar Island.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald E Hittle January 19, 2007. They were married December 30, 1950. Also by a grandson Stephen Hittle; brother and sister in law Chuck and Doris Penrod and sister and brother in law Eileen and Herman Blakley.

Mary is survived by her children Jeff and Deb Hittle and Christa and Stephen Gruber all of Greenville; grandchildren Erin and Tracy Fout, Sara and Jon Waldo, Scott and Andrea Gruber, Donald E. Hittle and Katie and Travis Swank; great grandchildren Ellie, Emilie and Elexie Fout, Sadie and Andrew Waldo, Wesley and Jacob Gruber and Samie Swank as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday January 25, 2016 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Dr. Fred Bernhard and Pastor Scott Gruber co- officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. and on Monday 1 hour prior to the services in the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice of Darke County or the First United Methodist Church of Greenville.

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

Earl R. Mumaw age 100, of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 8:58 P.M. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 peacefully at his residence. Earl was born August 26, 1915 in Versailles, Ohio to the late Leo & Mary Alice (Pequignot) Mumaw.

Earl served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Earl was owner and sole proprietor of Mumaw Auto Sales for 54 years. Earl was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles. He was an avid big game hunter and in 1954 he held a place in the Boone & Crocket Record Book for an Alaskan Moose and South Dakota Buffalo. Earl also was an avid Indian Artifact collector and member of The Archaeological Society of Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Earl was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy P. (Gerling) Mumaw on January 26, 2006; daughter, Joann Miller; grandsons, Bruce Miller, James Mumaw II and Mathew Mumaw; and brothers, Robert & Ralph Mumaw.

Earl is survived by his three children; son, James Mumaw, daughter & son-in-law, Sharon & Michael Howley and son, Garry Mumaw; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law, Donald & Norma Mumaw; sisters, Ruth Denlinger and Joann Jordan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, January 25, 2016 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles with Rev. Fr. James Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles with full Military Honors conducted by the Versailles Veteran’s Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Monday from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or St. Denis Catholic Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Jennifer L. Platfoot age 44, of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 8:50 P.M. on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at her residence. Jennifer was born June 13, 1971 in Greenville, Ohio to Shiela A. (Kaup) Coffield of Versailles and Willard R. & step-mother, Patricia L. Platfoot of Minster.

In addition to her parents, Jennifer is survived by her children, Chelsie Platfoot of Versailles, Kaylin Phlipot of North Star and Ethan Kelch of Versailles; grandchildren, Evan Moody & Charlize Moody; brothers & sisters, Christopher W. & Tina Platfoot of Sidney, Richard W. Platfoot of Adell, Wisconsin, Julie D. & Brad Gibbons of Versailles, Christopher R. & Carrie Reeves of Delta, Travis R. & Hazel Reeves of Port Jefferson and Amanda & James Hoskins of Minster; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jennifer was a stay at home mom. She was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles with Rev. Fr. Ron Haft celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Wilma R. Williams age 82 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 4:03 P.M. on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville. Wilma was born January 31, 1933 in Seaman, Ohio to the late Cirp Willard & Josephine Ione (Conkle) White.

Wilma is survived by her children, Karen Hiland of Charleston, Tennessee, Brenda Miller & husband, Perry of Cambridge, Ohio, James William & wife, Joanne of Greenville, Ohio, Donna Dennis & husband, Steve of Greenville, Ohio, Janice Mayo-Steed & husband, Tony of Greenville, Ohio and Betty Oda of Arcanum, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; brother, Lawrence White of Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Wilma was also preceded in death by her husband, John D. Williams; sisters, Margaret Hartman, Mary White, Jean Volkmann, Julia Fay White and Catherine Glasgow; and brothers, Joseph G. White, James Ray White and Cirp Willard White Jr.

Wilma retired from the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville where she was a registered nurse and formerly worked at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville. Wilma enjoyed playing cards and belonged to various County card clubs.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Dr. John Person officiating. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery in Darke County. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Chapter of the American Red Cross 130 Martz Street Suite 6 Greenville, OH 45331. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Dolores J. Brown age 81, of Franklin, Indiana and formerly of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 12:23 P.M. on Friday, January 22, 2016 at her residence. Dolores was born January 23, 1934 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Cecil & Martha (Wright) Swallow.

Dolores is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Charles M. Brown whom she married September 7, 1950; children, Toni A. Knapke of Greenville, Daniel R. & Deb Brown of Versailles, Michael L. Brown of Versailles, Mark E. & Heidi Brown of Versailles and David S. Brown of Franklin, Indiana; 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Dolores was also preceded in death by 3 sisters and a brother.

A celebration of Dolores’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Webster United Methodist Church 8849 Seibt Road (Webster) Bradford with Rev. Dr. Kim Katterheinrich and Pastor David Wilson officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Miami Memorial Park in Covington. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Light Hospice Cedar Green Office Park 7164 Graham Road Suite 150 Indianapolis, IN 46250. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Dorothy E. Mangen age 96, of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 5:53 A.M. on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Brookdale in Greenville. Dorothy was born January 31, 1919 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Lewis “Butch” & Dora (Smith) McEldowney.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Mary E. Knight of Beavercreek, Edward F. & Sandra Mangen of Beavercreek, William L. & Anne Mangen of Celina, Robert J. & Janice Mangen of Huber Heights, Vickie A. & Ted Hollinger of Morrow, Jeffrey T. “Smoke” Mangen of Versailles and Janice M. & John Kaeck of Piqua; grandchildren, Jay Knight, Eric Knight, Rachel & Shad Toney, John Mangen, Greg & Jennifer Mangen, Teresa & Kenneth Robinson, Melissa & Brian Gerlach, Kim Davidson, Erin & Michael Jordan, Brian & Amy Shappie, Jenna Hollinger, Ben & Kara Shappie and Alex Shappie; 17 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Martha Treon of Versailles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband, Peter E. Mangen on January 21, 2015 whom she married September 7, 1940; sons-in-law, Jerry Knight and Scott Shappie; sisters, Ursula Bulcher, Marie Baltes, Mildred Simon, Cecilia Bulcher, Pauline Heckert, Marcella Schafer and Johanna McNutt; and brothers, Alvin L., Chester, Paul and Lowell “Dude” McEldowney.

Dorothy was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles and a former member of Trash is Cash.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 29, 2016 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 Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Friday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Mrs. Marlene Shiverdecker (January 4, 2016)

Floyd William “Bill” Cassel Jr. (January 6, 2016)

Julia L. Widener (January 5, 2016)

Edith E. Prether (January 8, 2016)

Tom Martin Harless (January 7, 2016)

William “Bill” A. Fox (January 7, 2016)

Kathryn Collins (January 9, 2016)

Mrs. Patsy Oliver (January 10, 2016)

Mrs. Karlynn Leeper (January 10, 2016)

Richard E. “Dick” Shively (January 12, 2016)

Thomas Edward Schulze (January 16, 2016)

JC Waymire (January 17, 2016)

Rex David Lemon (January 17, 2016)

Nevin L. Rhoades (January 17, 2016)

Mary L. Hittle (January 20, 2016)

Earl R. Mumaw (January 20, 2016)

Jennifer L. Platfoot (January 21, 2016)

Wilma R. Williams (January 22, 2016)

Dolores J. Brown (January 22, 2016)

Dorothy E. Mangen (January 24, 2016)