All Obituaries

KITE, Richard Age 67, of Greenville, passed away at home on Friday, May 13, 2022 following an unexpected illness. Richard was a good father who always tried to put a smile on your face. He was a great mechanic with a love of cars and motorcycles. He also has played drums for most of his life, and always had a story to tell. It’s no doubt that he will be deeply missed by all the family and friends he leaves behind. He is preceded in death by his father, David; adopted father, Warren...

CARROLL, Sue Age 77, of Arcanum, passed away on May 11, 2022 following an unexpected illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Curby (Eva Lee) Combs; husband, Johnny Carroll, and a brother, Ronald Lee Combs. Sue is survived by her children, Johnny (Vickie) Carroll, Steve (Doris) Carroll, Paula Carroll, Greg (Jordan) Carroll; grandchildren, Lonnie (Shelley) Evans, Andy (Alyssa) Carroll, Allie (Chris) Paul, Ashley Carroll, Chelcee Carroll, Ryan Carroll; 8 great-grandchildren;...

MARCUM, Brenda Sue Age 68, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a house fire at her home in Greenville on Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Georgia Marcum & by a sister, Fran McCown. Brenda is survived by 3 children, Marie, Kevin & Jason; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 sisters & 2 brothers. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the Greenville City Park, Shelter #2 on Saturday, May 7 from 2-5 pm....

ANTHONY, Herbert J. Age 94, of Arcanum, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Norma, 2nd wife, Arlene, son, Daniel Anthony, granddaughter, Jessica Anthony and by 4 siblings, Gene Anthony, Bob Anthony, Doris Wortman & Sharon Anthony. Herb enjoyed a long career in Farming in Darke County. He was a US Army veteran, serving at the very end of WWII. He also worked as a heavy equipment operator with Miller Bros. Construction for many years, and he...

Merlin Richard Oswalt, age 89, of Heber Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021, after complications from a heart attack. He was born to Mark and Dorothy (Godown) Oswalt on September 28, 1932 in Greenville, Ohio. Merlin is survived by his long-term companion, Ruth Ann Needels; his daughters, Crystal (Garrett) Oswalt Pontious, and Coral (Derek) Small; grandsons, Benjamin Small, and Dan (Meghan) Oswalt; granddaughter, Katie Oswalt; and two great-grandsons, Noel and Micah...

DITMER, Donald Ray “Don” Age 69, of Arcanum, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his home following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald & Geneva Ditmer & by a sister, Patsy. He was a member of Community Church, West Milton, he was a 1971 graduate of Arcanum High School and he retired from Cargill in Lewisburg. Don is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marsha; son, Jason (Michele) Ditmer; daughter, Peggy (Craig) Grim;...

MEDVE, Rodney Age 73 of Greenville, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Delores Medve and by a brother Jack. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and he retired from WPAFB. Rodney is survived by a daughter, Susan Medve; son, James (Heather) Medve; grandchildren, Logan, Luke, Olivia & Audra; sisters, Nancy, Joanne & Jill; brothers, George & Guy and numerous other relatives and friends. An inurnment service will be...

FARMER, H.Wayne Age 75 of Arcanum, passed away April 12, 2022 at Upper Valley Mediacl Center in Troy after a brief illness.  He was born in Barboursville Ky to Eula Reynolds and John T Farmer.   H.Wayne is survived by his wife of 53 yrs and the love of his life Patricia A Farmer; his son, Wayne (Michelle) Farmer of Troy Ohio; grandson, Jacob (Katelyn) Farmer of Greenville Ohio; great granddaughters and the lights of his life, Katherine and Casey Farmer of Greenville Ohio. He...

HANGEN, Nolan Eugene Age 91, of Arcanum, passed away of natural causes at the Brethren Retirement Community on April 11, 2022. He served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Korea during his term. He was a faithful member of Faith United Methodist Church of Arcanum and retired from Dayton Power & Light after 35 years of service. Nolan was preceded in death by his wife Ellen, his two brothers, Bob and Don Hangen and his two sisters Ruby Black and Kate Hickman. Nolan is...

MILLER, Janet L. Age 87, of New Madison, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 10, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Janet was born to the late Forest and Ethel Welbaum in Arcanum, Ohio on March 3, 1935. She was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Erwin & sisters, Norma Miller, Joyce Popp and Sharon Shaw.  She graduated from Arcanum High School in 1953. She was a long-standing member of the Koneta Chapter of Eastern Stars in Wapakoneta, Ohio. One of her proudest...