All Obituaries

Harleman, Alice Mae, nee. Fellers Age 92, formerly of Gordon, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Merlin & Frances Fellers; husband, Bobby L. Harleman; sons, David E. Harleman, Neil A. Harleman; grandchildren, Kelley Harleman, Michael Harleman, Kayla Harleman, Hope Harleman; brother, Fred Fellers; infant brother, Donald M. Fellers, and sister, Pauline Fellers. Alice Mae is survived by her son, Harold L....

BREHM, Dale Age 92, of Arcanum, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 following an extended illness. Dale is a graduate of Monroe High School. He spent most of his life farming; tending to the crops on the family farms. He also ran a business, JoDa Knits, in Greenville with his wife, Joyce. After retirement, Dale spent a lot of time with his grandchildren, traveling with Joyce, and volunteering for his church. He also discovered a hidden talent, and passion, for woodworking...

Williams, Eva Ann (Taylor)  94, of Cypress Pointe Health Campus, Englewood, and formerly of Arcanum, went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2020. She had been in declining health for several years. She was born on February 3, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio to Glenn H. and Mary M. (Lynam) Taylor. She was a full-time wife, mother and homemaker both in Columbus and Arcanum. She was co-owner of Lew Williams Printing, Arcanum. She attended church at Family of God Ministries, Arcanum. She...

PAYTON, Timothy C. “Tim” Age 76, of Arcanum, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Rest Haven in Greenville with his daughter by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife Cindy, by his parents, William & MaryAnn McMahan, son, Timothy Charles Payton II & sisters, Carol McGarry & Rebecca Newberry. Tim retired from Duriron after over 30 years of service and he loved flying. He also dearly loved being with his grandchildren. He was also very active in many...

MERZKE, Gerald D. Age 89, of Arcanum, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran and he retired from Delco Products as an Automotive Engineer with over 30 years of service. He also was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pitsburg. Gerald is survived by his children, Jennifer (John R.) Spalding, Jay (Tammy) Merzke; grandchildren, Emily Spalding, Aaron Merzke, Melanie Merzke,...

CONKLIN, Shirley A. Age 84, of Brookville, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Brookhaven Retirement Community following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell, by a son, David & by her parents, Robert & Inez Faehl. She was a longtime member of Salem Church of the Brethren and an active member of the Eastern Star. She graduated in 1953 from Franklin-Monroe High School and she and Lowell always enjoyed attending F-M sporting events. She also provided...

KRICKENBARGER, Byron Age 88, of Eaton, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 following an extended illness. He is preceded in death by both parents, Charles H. & Pearl Krickenbarger; wife, Phyllis Krickenbarger; siblings, Katherine Ridenour, Bill Krickenbarger, Mary Sleppy, May Kincaid, Ruby Garber, Velma Trump, and Harold Krickenbarger. Byron was born in Arcanum, graduating at the top of his class from Arcanum High School. Byron moved to Preble County in 1958. He is a retired dairy...

Bergman, Harold K. “Hal” Age 89, of Arcanum, born in Dayton, Ohio on April 8, 1931, passed away at home on Friday, November 6, 2020 following an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Sr. & Anna Bergman; brother, Frederick Bergman Jr.; sisters Anita Schnabel, and Betty Duibley. Harold is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty Joan Bergman, nee. Thompson; son, Mark Bergman; daughters, Bonnie (Mike) Witte, Marsha (Mike) Branham, Annette (Tim)...

HOWERTON, Theresa J. Age 57, of Arcanum, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 following a 6 month battle with glioblastoma. She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Wright and by her Grandma Cheadle & Grandma Abshear. She was a 1981 graduate of Franklin-Monroe High School. Theresa is survived by her husband of 24 years, Charles Howerton; daughter, Whitney Westfall (Nick Bowerman); mother, Nancy Wright; niece, Tabitha (Zac) Thompson; special family, Riley, Ethan, Trinity, Taylor,...

Rhodehamel, Bettie Jean Age 87, formerly of Gordon & Greenville, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 following an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Rhodehamel; foster sons, Jimmy Howard, Tommy Tedore, Marty Gutierrez; step-sons, John Scott Rhodehamel, Harold Ray Rhodehamel, and adopted son, Charlie Rhodehamel. Bettie is survived by her children, Gordon (Lynn) Fetters Jr., Cindy (Raymond) Neitman, Susan Hess & Jeff Shiverdecker;...