Blanche J. Bright, 93, of Greenville, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 9, 2010 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.

Blanche was born in Darke County, daughter of the late Roy Edward and Dola Frances (McDowell) Wilt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald R. Bright in July of 1996; brothers, Leo and Ed Wilt; and sisters, Merle Eubank, Hallie Petry and Helen Woodall.

She is survived by a sister, Wanda Williamson of Greenville and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m. the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens with the Chaplain Todd Reish officiating.

There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to either the Brethren's Home Resident Aid Fund or State of the Heart Hospice.

Katherine E. Roosa, 99, formerly of Clayton, passed away Friday morning, March 5, 2010 at Englewood Manor in Englewood, OH.

She was born in Greenville, daughter of the late Homer and Faye Blanche (Hill) McNutt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Roosa; a grandson, Roger Ross; brothers, Richard, Tim, Robert, Billy, Emerson "Bud", and Richard McNutt; and sisters, Mary Tegmeyer and Betty Sherry.

Katherine is survived by her children, Betty Jeffery of Dayton, Janet Yoder of Covington, GA, Joyce (Bill) Cascaden of Bradford and Steven (Augusta) Roosa of Jekyll Island, GA; grandchildren, Linda (Mike) Kuntz, Deborah (Doyle) Barnett, Connie (Ken) Niederbrack, Bradley Miller, Blaine Yoder, Kim (Rene') Yoder, Michael Roosa, Roger (Rhonda) Ross; step grandchildren, Darrin (Gay) Cascaden and Julie (Johnny Eggleston) Cascaden; 14 great grandchildren; and sevengreat great grandchildren.

Services will be held Tuesday March 9 at 2 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with the Rev. Jerry Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 12 p.m. till time of services at 2 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions be given to Crossroads Hospice, 8087 Washington Village Dr.
Suite 120, Dayton, OH 45458.

Joseph J. Braun, 80, of Greenville, passed away Friday morning, March 5, 2010 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

He was born in Darke County, son of the late Edward and Anna C. (Post) Braun. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Braun and a nephew, John Braun.

Joe was a retired farmer and had retired from the Greenville Cemetery where he had worked as a grounds keeper for several years. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville.

He is survived by a brother, Cyril Braun of Greenville; sister, Luella (Jim) Deniston of Greenville; nieces and nephews, Barbara Tobias, Michael Deniston, Edward Densiton, Kathy Ayette and Tom Braun; several great nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Cheri Frost.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 11 at 11 a.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville with Rev. Fr. John White Officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Wednesday March 10 from 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service be offered at 5:45 p.m.

Curtis L. McEldowney, Jr., 53, of Ansonia, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 4, 2010 at the emergency room of Wayne Hospital.

He was born in Greenville, the son of the late Curtis L. and Rebecca E. (Sanders) McEldowney. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Scott McEldowney.

Curtis had worked at Spartech Plastics in Greenville for 17 years prior to his retirement.

He is survived by his children, Aaron McEldowney of Columbus, Victoria Perlta of Albuquerque, NM and Erica (Jeremy McNerney) McEldowney of St. Henry; a grandson, Cameron McEldwoney; brothers, Duane (Roxanne) McEldowney of New Madison and Terry McEldwoney of Versailles; and a sister, Kay (Apolo) Perez of New Weston; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville on Monday, March 8, at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Mike Simmons officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 4-7 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the family.

Alvin C. York, Sr., 63, of Greenville, went to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, March 2, 2010 at his residence.

He was born in Fonde, Kentucky, son of the late Calvin G. and Flora Nan (Powers) York. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Mark G. York on January 26, 2003; and six brothers, Floyd, Willis, Herbert, Kenneth, Ozzie and Charles York.

Al was retired from the former Treaty Company in Greenville having driven truck for several years.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy K. (Shell) York, whom he married January 27, 1968; children, Alvin C. York, Jr. of Moraine and Tammy (Kennith) Branham of Oakwood, OH; grandchildren, Kendra (Camilo) Cano, Shelly Branham, Samantha Branham and Rebecca York; a great grandson, Adan Marcus Cano; a brother, Carl E. York of Moraine; and three sisters, Delores (John) Smith of Athens, AL, Sue Leisey of Greenville and Linda Wynn of Coweta, OK.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 5 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville with the Rev. Bill Lyle officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 p.m. Friday till 1 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Spirit Medical Transport, 5484 St. Rt. 49 S., Greenville, OH 45331.

Charles E. Gilliland, Jr., 75, of New Weston, OH, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 2, 2010 at his residence.

He was born in New Weston, son of the late Charles E., Sr. and Erma M. (Fast) Gilliland. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Susie (Liette) Gilliland on June 24, 2003; three brothers, Darlene, Jerry "Jake" and Owen Gilliland; and two sisters, Jean Shultz and Donna Sanders.

Charlie had drove a bulldozer for Jim Dull, was a mechanic and had retired from Fourman's Sand and Gravel in Greenville. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Ansonia American Legion and was an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his children, Karen (Gary) French of Celina, Diana (Mark) Kittle of Celina, Charlotte (Howard) Brutsch of Sumter, SC and Mary (John) Hill of Redkey, IN; grandchildren, Jennifer (finacee, Travis Mamazza) Lyme, Charlie (Kristen) Brutsch, Howie Brutsch, Mara Gilliland and Zackary Hill; great grandchildren, Skyler Lyme and Kelsey Mamazza; and his best friend, Sadie.

Services with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be held at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Monday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Joe Payne officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2-6 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Ansonia Area Emergency Service.

Claudia F. Denlinger, 71, of Greenville, went to be with her Lord Saturday evening, February 27, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Buffalo, NY daughter of the late Francis and Helen (Stocking) Robison. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Matthew Norris and Sarah Weidner.

Claudia had worked as a merchandiser for American Greetings and was well known as "The Card Lady", having serviced numerous stores in the Darke County area. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Ray A. Denlinger, whom she married August 2, 1958; daughters, Donna Satterfield of Oak Ridge, TN, Karen (Phil) Cheshire of Lakeland, FL, June (Tal) Mong of Pitsburg and Beth (Eric) Weidner of Brookville; grandchildren, Cory Norris, Janee' Thompson, Caitlin Satterfield, Katrina Satterfield, Benjamin Cheshire, Nicholas Cheshire, Joseph Cheshire, Emily Weidner and Alex Weidner; 3 great grandchildren; brother, Gary Robison of Cleveland; and two sisters, Marcia Rust of Cleveland and Penny Bealer of Pierpont, OH.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Dan Denlinger officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Arlington Cemetery near Brookville.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Robert Shawn "Meathead" Kincaid, 29, of Greenville, passed away Friday morning, February 26, 2010 of injuries sustained in an auto accident on US Rt. 127 north of Castine.

He was born in Greenville, son of Marlena (Kincaid) Leonard and Tom Houdeshell of Greenville.

Shawn was employed at Spartech Plastics in Greenville. He was a graduate of Greenville Senior High School in 2000.

In addition to his parents he is survived by a son, Ashtun Kincaid of Greenville; brothers and sisters, Ashley (fiancee, Nathan Moore) Houdeshell, Bryan (Debra) Houdeshell, John (Tara Brewer) Houdeshell, Jacob (Sabrina Conrad) Houdeshell, Noah Houdeshell, Alexis Kincaid and Joe Smith all of Greenville; his fiancee, Denise Cook and her children, Ian, Eli and Rose Cook of Greenville; his best friends, Alex Fugate and Jeremy Lower; and numerous, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be held Thursday, March 4 at 2 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. The family requests that memorial donations be given to a special fund to help Shawn's son c/o Member's Choice Credit Union in Greenville.

Donald J. Dull, 85, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.

He was born in Arcanum, son of the late Cletus J. and Myrtle M (Rose) Dull. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Blanche M. Neff and Helen Margerum.

Don was retired from farming and was a self-employed owner of an electrical and insulation business.

He was a member of the Ft. Jefferson United Methodist Church. A former member of the Wayne Trail Grange and a former Scout Master for Troop 276 of South School in Greenville. He was a volunteer at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, D. Imogene (Schlechty), whom he married on September 7, 1946; children, Captain Timothy J. (Carole) Dull of Virginia Beach, VA, Thomas C. Dull of Los Angels, CA, Terry L. (Mindy) Dull of Brookville, OH, Theodore (Phyllis) Dull of Dallas, TX and Tamara J. (Daryl) Printz of Arcanum; grandchildren, Jennifer, Josh, Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Deanna, Darren and Daniel; 5 great grandchildren; two brothers Howard Dull of Ocela, FL and Warren C. Dull of Greenville; and a sister, Betty Patterson of Brookville.

Private services will be held at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with the Chaplain Bob Bitner officiating. Burial with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery.

There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given the Resident's Aid Fund at the Brethren Retirement Community.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville.

Dora M. Howard, 93, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the Gade Health Care Center in Greenville.

She was born in Randolph County, IN, daughter of the late John and Virgie (Zeller) Rodeheffer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel in 1968; 2 brothers and 6 sisters.

A homemaker, Dora was a member of the Greenville Missionary Church.

She is survived by her children, Barbara Parker, Glenna Howard, H. Leon Howard, J. Keith (Carol) Howard, D. Marvin (Delorce) Howard and Tony L. (Vicki) Howard all of Greenville; 12 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; a sister, Doris McCullough of Versailles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Monday, February 15 at 2 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with the Rev. Gary Oser officiating. Burial will follow in the Brock Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 12 p.m. till 2 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Cancer Association of Darke County.

William A. "Bill" Rogers, 69, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 7, 2010.

He was born in Columbus, OH, son of the late Richard H. and LaVerne E. (Dewald) Rogers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard H. Rogers.

Bill owned and operated Bill Rogers' Carpet and Bill Rogers' California Beds and Bedrooms both in Greenville.

He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville, and had attended Ohio State University.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, Michael A. (and fiancee Megan R. Dixon) Rogers, Jennifer A. (Peter S.) Garcia, Kristen G. (Christopher J.) Lohr, William E. Rogers, Karen M. Olivier and John A. (Deborah) Rogers; 3 grandchildren, Bevin Shipley Rogers, Sydney Rogers, and Amanda Rae Rogers, and 1 great grandchild, Elizabeth Mary Issacs; a brother, John E. Rogers; and sisters, Jeanne Federer and Marilyn Bibby.

Private services will be held at a later date.

The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.