All Obituaries

NICKOL, Lawson Age 68, of Arcanum, passed away on September 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Iris Nickol. Lawson was a 1970 graduate of Versailles High School where he was active on the sporting teams. He went on the play football for Earlham College where he graduated in 1974. He then worked for Nickol Electric and was the founder and former president of the All American Clothing Company, Arcanum, OH. Survived by his wife of 41 years, MaryAnn Nickol; children,...

CHEADLE, Shirley Ann Age 78, of Arcanum, passed away on September 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Elsie Troutwine. Survived by her sons, Robert Cheadle and Brian Cheadle; sisters, Linda Alcorn and Sandra Sue Baker. A graveside service will be held at Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 18. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to help them with funeral expenses. Arrangements by KREITZER FUNERAL HOME, Arcanum.

NEALEIGH, Peggy (Swabb) Age 80, of Greenville, originally of Arcanum, went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2020 at Rest Haven Nursing Home after a long battle with MS. She was born in Van Buren Township, Darke Co. OH on March 2, 1940 to the late Lester and Myra (Seman) Fourman. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Swabb. Peggy was an amazing woman who loved to make people laugh and smile. She ran the Casual Beauty Shop in Arcanum for 50...

HOFFMAN, Eileen J. Age 78, of Ithaca, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Alice Grierson; siblings, Melvin Grierson, and Marlene “Dutchie” Wiley; step-son, David Hoffman. Eileen was always around to show unconditional love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Jerry Hoffman; son, Dan (Johnna) Healy; step-children, Joan (Steve) Tobias, Judi (Phil) Granato, Diane...

YOUNG, Keith E. Age 73, of Eaton, OH, passed away on August 22, 2020 at 7:45 p.m. surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Carl Lee Young Jr. & Peggy Jenkins of Xenia, on July 10, 1947. Keith graduated from Xenia High School and after graduation, joined the Navy on March 16, 1968. He was assigned to the USS Fulton. Honorably discharged on May 18, 1970 and spent four years in the reserves. He retired after 30 years from Hobart Brothers in Troy, Ohio. He is survived by his wife...

BOWLIN, Annis M. Age 84, of Greenville, formerly of Arcanum, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Rest Haven in Greenville, following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy & Ortie Cottongim, by brothers, Denver & Norman Cottongim & by a son, Roy Edward Bowlin. She taught 4th grade at Greenville City Schools for over 30 years and she was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Arcanum. Annis is survived by a daughter, Marie (Jamie) Hundley; sons, Jim...

BESECKER, Daniel Lee Loyal son, loving husband and proud father; Age 69, of Arcanum, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 1, 1950 in Greenville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Verlin and Juanita Besecker and daughter-in-law Lorraine. Daniel is survived by his wife, Patricia Besecker (Muhlenkamp); sons, Mark Daniel Besecker, Dustin Joshua Besecker and wife Janel (Antolak), Jesse Lee Besecker and wife Heather Hess; step-son, Jason...

FOURMAN, Janet Age 84, of Troy, passed away on August 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Virgil & Delphine Johns and sister, Judy (Larry) Miller. Janet was a homemaker until her children moved away from home. She enjoyed craftwork and painting. She worked at the Arcanum dime store, at Fox Pharmacy, as a telephone operator for United Telephone, and was a teacher’s aide at Arcanum Schools. Survived by her husband of 65 years, Beverly “Bevo” Fourman;...

HART, Kathryn J. Age 66, of Arcanum, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Dale Hart; parents, Charles & Bertha Eldridge; sisters, Linda Hudson and Penny Richards. Survived by her partner, Gary Wilt; children, Sam (Jill) Hart, Amy (Tim) Halderman, and Jonathan (Brooke) Hart; grandchildren, Taylor and Leahvi Halderman, Zoey, Irene, Mary Jo, Emma, Samantha, and Estella Hart; great-grandchildren, Oliver and Braylon; siblings, David Eldridge, Polly...

FLORY, Harry Eugene “Gene” Age 78, of Arcanum, originally from Gordon, OH, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Rest Haven in Greenville. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lucinda & granddaughter, Mackenzie, by his parents, Roy & Sara Flory, by sisters, Delores Bruner & Bonnie Brown and by brothers, Richard & Robert Flory. He retired from the Tool & Die Industry. He was a veteran of the USAF and a member of the American Legion. Gene is survived by his...