All Obituaries

NORTH, Helen Age 99, of Arcanum, passed away at Rest Haven in Greenville on Monday, May 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. North, by her parents, Cleveland & Jessie Fourman, by brothers, Lloyd & Royer Fourman and by a granddaughter. She worked for many years at the Arcanum Bakery, where she was very well known. Helen is survived by 4 daughters, Imocaryl Livingston, Linda (Steve) Price, Melody Julian & Rhonda (Carl) Fair; 9 grandsons; 1 granddaughter;...

RITZ, Carol J. Age 87, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Brethren Retirement Community, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in Gordon, Ohio March 21, 1936, to the late Oscar and Mildred (Peden) Shepard. She retired from Rest Haven Nursing Home and spent many years working at Downing Fruit Farm and Hannahs Garden Center. Carol had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh. She raised 3 wonderful daughters. Carol enjoyed many years of square dancing...

Dan Morris, 75, of Arcanum, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 13th. He was born in Darke County, Ohio on January 16, 1948, to Chuck and Edy (Besecker) Morris. Dan's life was marked by a hardworking spirit, a love for machinery, and a deeply-rooted dedication to those close to him. Dan attended Franklin-Monroe High School, graduating in 1967. His first foray into the world of work came during his years...

RIFFELL, Anna Louise Age 87, of Gordon, OH passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, April 14, 2023, following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Treva & Raymond Ritz, Sr., by her husband Robert Riffell, by her daughter, Lora Rhodehamel and by a brother, Raymond Ritz, Jr. She was a member of SonRise (Grace) UMC/St. Matthew’s Lutheran in Ithaca and part of the church’s Mission Angels volunteers, who touched many people in need in and around her...

STUTZ, John Wesley Age 79, formerly of Clayton, died April 4, in Appleton, WI.  He was born in Dayton, Ohio to Sherla and Betty (Loffer) Stutz, September 16, 1943.  Following graduation from Miami University, he began his career at NCR/Appleton Papers.  He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Appleton, WI, for many years and was an early member of Christus Lutheran Church, Greenville, WI.  He served on the parish construction crew when the church was...

FLINT, Frank Lee Age 85, of Arcanum, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the EverHeart Hospice unit inside Wayne Hospital, Greenville. He was a US Army veteran, he owned a Laundromat and later, after moving to Arcanum, he opened a tool sharpening business. He loved riding motorcycles and he rode across the USA. He loved golf, fishing and all water sports. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Flint; son, Craig Flint (Rhonda); daughter, Lee Shadowens; grandchildren,...

CHEADLE, Robert A. Age 59, of Arcanum, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in the Emergency Room at Wayne Hospital in Greenville following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann (Troutwine) Cheadle and by his brother, Brian Cheadle. He was a 1982 graduate of Arcanum High School. He worked at Sutton’s IGA in Arcanum for nearly 25 years with much of that time as the night manager. Robert is survived by his father, Larry Cheadle. It was Robert’s...

JUDY, Donald Keith Age 87, of Arcanum, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home, following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his birth-parents, Leonard & Garnet (Eubank) Judy, by brothers, Harold Judy, Marvin Dwain Judy & Paul E. Judy & by a sister, Alora Wemple. He was also preceded by an uncle & aunt, Harold “Fuzzy” & Julia Fasnacht, who raised Keith from the age of two.  He spent his younger years as a cattle farmer, and...

PRICE, Rosalind Lee (Reedy) Age 88, of Arcanum, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville following an extended Illness. She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard “Dick” Reedy; sister, Kathy Bandy and by her mother, Mary Dupre Wolfe & husband Ray Wolfe. She worked for Ethan Allen as an interior designer, she was also a sales manager for Rike’s Dept. Store and she retired from Roberds Furniture. Rosalind is...

TEGTMEYER, Carl Duane Age 74, of Arcanum, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 16, 2023 following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Mary Tegtmeyer. He was a 1966 graduate of Arcanum High School. He was a lifelong Darke County farmer and he was the sexton at Ithaca Cemetery for many years. He was also a member of Greenville Farm Power of the Past. He will be missed by the breakfast group at Miller’s Tavern in Arcanum. Carl is...