All Obituaries

Billy E. “Skinny” Peeples, age 93 of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Piqua Manor Nursing Home.  Bill was born in Bradford, Miami County on November 8, 1924 to the late Ora & Lena (Mathias) Peeples; was a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1943; a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII; retired from Pennsylvania/Conrail RR in 1984 with 38 years of service; a member of the American Legion, Greenville; member of the Bradford Church of the Brethren;...

Marcia A. Gephart, age 62 of Covington, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the Upper Valley Medical Center.  Marcia was born in Piqua on August 10, 1955; had previously worked as a Seamstress for Forrest Enterprise, Piqua; a member of the Bradford Community Club and enjoyed doing crafts.  Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Millet & Irene (Coates) Millet Dunn; step-father, Virgil Dunn; brother, Ray Millet; two half-brothers, Chuck Millet & Junior Anthony; and...

James “Jamie” Roland VanHise, age 51 of Covington, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Richmond, Kentucky.  Jamie was born in Dayton on February 15, 1967 to Cynthia VanHise; was a graduate of Covington High School, Class of 1985; a U.S. Air Force Veteran; worked for AIDA, Huber Heights as Vice President of After-Market Solutions; an avid Sprint Car Racing Fan and was Pit Crew Chief for VanHise Racing.  Jamie is survived by his mother, Cynthia; daughter, Ashley...

Marvin Leroy Wackler, age 87, of Covington passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  He was born on September 13, 1930 in Miami County, OH to the late Oliver and Ida (Ortman) Wackler.    Marvin is survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law: Marvin Joe and Pat Wackler of Sidney; Duane Wackler of Covington and David Robert and Kelly Wackler of Troy; brother and sister-in-law: Herbert and Mary Sue Wackler of Lebanon; sister: Erma...

Rosemary L. “Janice Louise” Warner, age 91, of Bradford, OH passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Versailles Health Care Center.  Rosemary was born August 2, 1926 in Miami County.  Rosemary married Clarence H. Warner and he preceded her in death in 1991.   Rosemary is survived by her son: Michael Warner; and daughters and son-in-law: Victoria (Helke) Jones and Marla and Dan Francis all of Bradford; five grandchildren: Darryn and Danell Warner; Heath...

Gary L. Rhoades, age 78, of Covington passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on January 1, 1940 in Covington to the late Herbert Levi and Jane (Hickman) Rhoades.  Gary is survived by his wife of 26 years: Shirley Ann (Cox) Rhoades; son and daughter-in-law: Rick and Deanne Rhoades of Bradford; stepson: Brian Shepard of Grandview; stepdaughter: Tamera McIntyre of Powell; brother and sister-in-law: Denny and Cathy Rhoades of Piqua; grandchildren: Dustin...

Mary K. Nickel, age 104, of Covington passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Brookdale of Piqua.  She was born on November 5, 1913 in New Carlisle to the late John Franklin and Calla Etta (Cost) Weaver.  Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Charles E. and Kay Nickel of Covington; half-brother: Dale Weaver of New Carlisle; half-sisters: Nancy Weaver and Lou Ann Weaver both of New Carlisle; nine grandchildren: Lisa and Craig Niemann of Virginia, Veronica and Kevin...

Jeffrey A. “Bo” Anderson, age 65, of Bradford, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in Sevierville, TN.  He was born on January 30, 1953 in Greenville, OH to the late Charles “Bud” and Virginia (Carter) Anderson. Bo is survived by his wife of 33 years: Beverly (Shoffner) Anderson; son: Christopher Anderson of Columbus, OH; daughter: Michelle Anderson of Covington, OH; brothers: Jan Christian of Covington, OH and Charles Anderson Jr. of Iowa;...

James Edward Fields, age 81, of Covington passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Brookdale of Piqua.  Jim was born on May 26, 1937 in Greenville to the late Leon Sr. and Goldie (Bolinger) Fields.  Jim married Helen Hoover on May 28, 1956 and she preceded him in death on November 9, 2014. In addition to his parents and his wife, Jim was preceded in death by son-in-law Scott Johnson, brother Leon Fields Jr. and sister Laura Keiser.  Survivors include daughter Cindy Johnson, son...

Donna Powell Clark, age 95, of Versailles; formerly of Bradford, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at her residence.  Donna was born on April 25, 1923 in Darke County to the late Dyson and Bertha (Overholser) Powell. Donna is survived by two sons: Michael Clark and Charles Clark both of Sidney; two daughters and sons-in-law: Debra and Russell Rhoads of Sunbury and Leanna and Jack Wood of Versailles; one sister: Ramona Sell of Bradford; nine grandchildren and twenty-five great...