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Aebi, Stella Catherine (Bufler): (1889 - ____) Native of Darrtown; the following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News; circa 1941/1942: "Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Catherine Aebi, who died in her residence, 1101 Walnut Street, will be held Monday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock in the M. J. Colligan funeral home, 425 Walnut Street, with Rev. H. A. Dickman, pastor of Bethel church officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 o'clock, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Aebi was born June 25, 1889, the daughter of Frank S. and Ella (Leonard) Bufler, both late residents of Darrtown. She was married October 14, 1909 to Charles Aebi; he died March 15, 1940. She was a member of the Bethel church and the Ladies' Bible class. Devoted to her home, she was affected deeply by the death of her husband. She leaves a daughter, Mildred, the wife of John Buechner, Jr., Huntsville; three brothers, Benjamin Bufler, Hamilton, Joseph Bufler, R. R. 5, Hamilton, and Richard Bufler, Darrtown; four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Grau, Hamilton, Mrs. Guy Dynes, Mrs. Clyde Wagonfield, and Mrs. Stanley Alston, all of Darrtown, and a number of nephews and nieces. One sister, Mrs. William F. Weiss, died February 20, 1935."

Alexander, Cliff: Darrtown resident; the following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News (1975) Services for Clifford A. Alexander, 61, 304 Marcia Ave., a baseball scout for the Cincinnati Reds, will be Thursday at 2 p. m., in the Webb Funeral Home, 240 Ross Avenue. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery; Visitation 5-8 p.m., Wednesday. The family requests contributions to the Butler County Branch of the American Cancer Society. Mr. Alexander died Monday in Fort Hamilton-Hughes Hospital. Born in Winchester, Ohio, he was a son of David Clinton and Grace Hunter Alexander. He was educated in the Milford Township schools and Milford High School. He graduated from MIami University in 1937. He married Dorothy M. Buechner on August 9, 1937 in Danville, Va. He was a school teacher and coach, having coached football, basketball, and baseball at Amanda High School in Middletown, Trenton High, Community High School in Cambridge, North College Hill High School and Woodward High School. In 1945, he became a major league scout for the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League during the summer. From 1952-1967, he was a full-time scout with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. Since 1967, he was a scout for the Cincinnati Reds. As a baseball scout, Mr. Alexander was instrumental in signing a number of players, including Sandy Koufax. He also signed a number of the present Reds, including Don Gullet and Will McEnaney. He was a member of the Darrtown Methodist Church. He leaves his wife, Dorothy Alexander, Hamilton; son, Jon A. Alexander, Flint, Mich.; his mother, Mrs. Grace Alexander, Darrtown, sister, Mrs. Walter (Lela) Alston, Darrtown, wife of the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers; two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Ryan Alexander, both of Flint.

Alexander, Clinton: father of Lela and Clifford Alexander.

Alexander, Grace: (1894-1981) Darrtown resident; the following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News; April 18, 1981: "Grace H. Alexander was born June 24, 1894 in Winchester, Ohio to William and Martha (Hayes) Hunter. She attended Winchester Public Schools and on March 5, 1909, married David Clinton Alexander. They moved to Darrtown in 1926. Mr. Alexander passed away August 24, 1948. Mrs. Alexander was an active member of the Darrtown United Methodist Church and a former member of the Board of Trustees. She was also a member of the WSCS, the Pythian Sisters, and the Darrtown Garden Club. Mrs. Alexander was survived by one daughter, Mrs. Walter (Lela) Alston of Darrtown; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ida Alexander of Otterbein, Ohio; and one brother, Henry Hunter of Williamsburg, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one son, Clifford Alexander of Hamilton, Ohio in 1975."

Alford, Alvin Elmer: (1902-1960) Darrtown area farmer. According to his obituary (Hamilton Journal News; July, 1960), "Elmer" (as he was known locally) operated grocery stores in Hamilton for 25 years. He purchased the farm on Scott Road (location cited on the NE Darrtown area farm map) where he specialized in polled Hereford cattle. He left his wife Jewell M. (Howard) and a son, Donald.

Alford, Alvin Leslie: (1919-2002) This obituary was found at the Alford American Family Association website, which is located at: http://www.alfordassociation.org/OBITS/OHOBIT.htm The website included this statement: [Although Alvin died in MS, we are including his obituary here, because he lived in OH most of his life. It was his last residence, and he is buried there. This obituary is not verbatim.] HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS - Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—Wednesday, 20 November 2002 - Alvin L. Alford, 83, of Hamilton, Ohio, died on November 17, 2002, in the Veteran’s Hospital, Biloxi, Mississippi. Funeral services [will be] held at the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Avenue, in Hamilton. Entombment was in Rose Hill Mausoleum. He was born in Hamilton, on June 4, 1919, the son of Raymond and Anne Belle Abney Alford. He was a 1937 graduate of Milford High School and attended Miami University in Oxford. On October 20, 1945, in St. Peter Church, he married Leota Beer and she preceded him in death on September 28, 1990. Mr. Alford was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II in the European Theater and was a P.O.W. in Germany. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service having served for 37 years. He was a member of the Optimist International, NARFE, American Legion Post #138, DAV, 11th Armored Thunderbolts Division, and Monkey Mutual Aid Society. Survivors include his three children, Madonna (James) Burke of Fairfield, Jeanice (James) Hill of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Leslie C. Alford of Kokomo, Indiana; and brother of Elmer Alford of Hamilton.

Allen, William Bradley: William Bradley Allen, from Darrtown, passed on Aug. 1, 2020. He was born on Feb. 5, 1956. He is survived by sons, Jake and Jesse Allen; grandson, Dawson; mother, Estelle; brother, Don Martin and sisters,Tracy Brewer and Emily Hurst. Published in Journal-News on Aug. 28, 2020.

Alston, Alice "Addie" (Wallace): Wife of Montgomery Pike Alston ... obituary not yet located.

Alston, Anna Mae (Bufler): Darrtown resident, 3041 Mulberry Street. The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News; October 1987: "Anna Mae Alston was born in Darrtown on May 10, 1901, to Frank and Ella (Leonard) Bufler. She graduated from Darrtown High School. Anna Mae married Stanley “Doc” Alston and he preceded her in death on December 27, 1972. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters. Mrs. Alston was survived by a son, Virgil; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Betty Mae) McCollom; a grandson, Rick Martin II; and a sister, Norma Wagonfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters."

Alston, Emmons “Toby”: Darrtown resident; husband of Lenora Alston, father of Walter “Smokey” Alston.

Alston, Lenora: (1892-1968) The following obituary appeared in the Dayton daily news August 17, 1968 - page 12. Oxford, Ohio - “Funeral services for Mrs. Lenora Sylvia Alston, 76 of nearby Darrtown, mother of Walter (Smoky) Alston, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be held on Monday at 2 PM in the Marshall-Smith funeral home here. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Mrs. Alston died Thursday evening in McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital here, after two weeks’ illness. Her son had visited her at the hospital Thursday, an open date for his team, en route to its week end stand at Pittsburgh. For a few years after her marriage to Emmons Alston, February 23, 1911, in Cincinnati, the couple farmed near Venice (Ross), Camden, and Morning Sun. They had lived in Darrtown since 1922. Surviving, beside the husband and son, are a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) Tolley, Hamilton, a sister, Mrs. Cora Stubbs, Dayton; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.”

Alston, Montgomery Pike (1855-1924): The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Evening Journal; September 19, 1924: "Montgomery Pike Alston, son of M. P and Elizabeth (Herr) Alston, was born near Symmes Corner, October 13, 1855, and died at his home in Darrtown, September 3, 1924. He had been ill for several months and all efforts failed to restore him to his former health and he slept peacefully away Monday morning. Mr. Alston spent the greater part of his life in the neighborhood of Symmes Corner, moving to a farm west of Darrtown about five and a half years ago, and later retiring from farm life, moved into the village. His wife, Mrs. Alice “Addie” (Wallace) Alston, preceded him in death a little more than two years ago. He is immediately survived by the following sons and daughters: Stanley, Minor, and Emmons Alston of Darrtown; Albert Alston of Harrison; Mrs. Clyde Morrow of Camden, Mrs. William Reichel of Somerville, and Miss Anna Alston of Darrtown, and two brothers, Clinton Alston of Symmes Corner, and Elbert Alston of Hamilton. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon and were attended by many relatives and friends. Rev. Harvey Witters of Hamilton, a special friend of the family, spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing family. The pallbearers were, George Francis, Fred Grothaus, L. A. Miller, Jacob Snavely, Sr., Frank S. Bufler, and Gus Bufler. The burial was made on the family lot in Greenwood cemetery, Hamilton."

Alston, Stanley “Doc”: (Died December 27, 1972) Darrtown resident; 40 year employee of Ford Motor Co. - retired in 1962; former Butler County Democratic Central Committee chairman and Milford Township Trustee; son of Montgomery and Addie (Wallace) Alston; husband of Anna Mae (Bufler) Alston (married in 1920), father of Virgil S. Alston and Mrs. Richard (Betty) Martin; brother of Emmons Alston and Mrs. Anna (Alston) Stumpf; and uncle of Walter Alston.

Alston, Virgil Stanley: From the Hamilton Journal News, Monday, September 24, 1973; Virgil S. Alston, 52, 3041 Mulberry, Darrtown, died at 10 a.m., Sunday, in McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital. He was born near Darrtown, a son of Stanley M. and Anna Mae (Bufler) Alston, and was a graduate of Milford Township High School. Mr. Alston was a graduate of Miami University, where he was a member of the track team. Mr. Alston was a veteran of World War II. He was a a teacher and director of commercial art at the Central Academy of Commercial Art, Cincinnati. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Anna Mae Alston, Darrtown; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Betty) Martin, Darrtown; and one nephew, Rick Martin, Darrtown. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Marshall-Smith Funeral Home, Oxford. Burial will be in the Darrtown Cemetery, Darrtown. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday. For more information, see Biography - Alston, Virgil.

Alston, Walter Emmons: Darrtown resident, professional baseball player and manager. Managed the Brooklyn and Los Angles Dodgers for 23 years; selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. For more information, see Biography - Alston, Walter.

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Baecker, Christine Louise: (1944-2014) The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News on April 3, 2014: BAECKER, Christine Louise Was born December 23, 1944 and passed from this life April 1, 2014. Christine was the daughter of Frederick P. Baecker and Norma M. Johnson Baecker Moore. Chris is survived by a sister Marlene K. Baecker of Hamilton; sister-in-law Jeannie (Dale) Baecker of Pasadena, CA. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Melanie (Robert) Ruggles and Bill (Paula) Brown both of Seattle WA, Greg (Martha) Brown of El Mirage AZ, Leah (Jim) Clark of Dayton OH, Keith Baecker of Columbus OH, Lisa Clevenger of Vancouver WA, Andrea (George) Liera of Fontana CA, Kimberly (Chris) Henry and Stephen Baecker of Pasadena CA; also surviving uncles Warren and Harold Baecker and Aunt Naomi Parker of Sierra Madre CA; Chris had numerous great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Chris graduated from Talawanda High School in 1962 and became a flight attendant at United Airlines for 30 years. She enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking, painting and traveling with her best friend, Irene Young and others. She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents Ella and George Baecker and Harry and Ola Mae Johnson and brothers Ronald and Dale Baecker. Services will be held at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 4411 Smokey Alston Hwy, Darrtown OH at 1030AM Friday April 4, 2014 with burial to follow at a later date at Darrtown Cemetery. Pastor Jim O'Brien of the Church of God Cincinnati will officiate, with a luncheon to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Hamilton, 1010 Eaton Ave, Hamilton OH 45013. www.avancefuneralhome.com

Barbour, Ben: Age 93, Hamilton, died Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Westover Retirement Community. He was born in Hamilton on July 13, 1926, the son of Francis and Helen (Hendricks) Barbour. He was a graduate of Hanover School. He was a veteran of the US. Air Force and attended the USAR Radio School B-17. He attained the rank of Corporal and served from February 1943 to December 1946. He married Mary Ellen Bufler on June 18, 1947 in Darrtown and she preceded him in death on February 1, 2018. He started his own business, Ben Barbour Excavating, from 1955-1970. Ben went to work with Baker Concrete Construction, retiring in 2016 after 46 years of service. Ben received the Key Performer Award in 2004 by the Spirit of Construction Group. Ben was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Darrtown, Knights of Pythias for 70 years, VFW Post 1069 and American Legion Post #138. He was an avid reader (in later years) and self-taught himself to operate heavy equipment. He is survived by his children, Jennifer (Donald) Dewald, Mansfield, Ohio and Chris (Marcia) Barbour, Oxford; grandchildren, Nicholas (Colleen) Dewald, Jason (Erin) Dewald, Jonathan (Meredith) Dewald, Heather Barbour, Holly (Rand) Trevolt and Dustin Barbour and great grandchildren, McKayla, Landin and Chance Dewald, Ness and Virgil Trevolt. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Barbara Barbour Bieker and his brothers-in-laws, Jack Bieker, George Thome and Ray Bufler, his sister-in-law, Doris Bufler. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd. with Mark Habel, Assisting Minister, officiating. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, February 7, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the care givers at Westover and Ohio Hospice of Middletown for the wonderful and compassionate care given to him. Memorials may be directed to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4411 Hamilton Richmond Rd., Oxford, OH 45056, Hospice of Middletown, 4418 Lewis St., Ste B, Middletown, OH, 45044. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com Published in Journal-News on Feb. 5, 2020

Barbour, Mary Ellen (Bufler) (1928-2018): The following obituary for Mary Ellen Barbour was found at the Weigel Funeral Home web page. Mary Ellen Barbour, age 89, a resident of Westover Retirement Community, died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Darrtown on September 19, 1928 the daughter of Richard and Hazel (Talbert) Bufler. She graduated from Stewart High School. She married Ben Barbour June 18, 1947 in Darrtown. Mary Ellen was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Darrtown, Knights of Pythian Sisters and Flores Garden Club. She was a homemaker and a constant companion with her husband with his business relocations for Baker Concrete. She loved to paint, knit, tatting, crafts and gardening. She made many beautiful knitted sweaters, tatted doilies and crosses and Christmas ornaments which she would give away. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Ben; children, Jennifer (Donald) Dewald, Mansfield, Ohio and Chris (Marcia) Barbour, Oxford; brother, Ray Bufler, Hamilton; sister, Faye Thome, Oxford; grandchildren, Nicholas (Colleen) Dewald, Jason (Erin) Dewald, Jonathan (Meredith) Dewald, Heather Barbour, Holly (Rand) Trevolt and Dustin Barbour and great grandchildren, McKayla, Landin and Chance Dewald and Ness Trevolt. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, Richard and her brother-in-law, George Thome, sister-in-law Doris Bufler. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday February 6th at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd. with Chaplain John Love officiating. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday February 5th from 5:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the caregivers of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton and Westover for the wonderful and compassionate care given to her. Memorials may be directed to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4411 Hamilton Richmond Rd, Oxford, OH 45056 and Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com

Baumann, Lawrence W.: (1918-2009) farmer, first farm on south side of Scott Road (former Kyger property), east of Darrtown; husband of Marcella; father of Janet, Dale, Karen, and Pam Baumann. The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News; April 26, 2009: "BAUMANN, Lawrence W. age 90, of Darrtown, passed away Saturday morning, April 25, 2009, at Woodland Country Manor in Somerville. He was born May 28, 1918 in Mt. Healthy, Ohio, the son of Frank William and Carrie Christine (Stephan) Baumann. He married Marcella Mae Schraub on July 24, 1939, and she preceded him in death in 2000. Lawrence was in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945 serving one tour of duty in the Pacific. He was a long time local farmer and welder; he worked at Mosler Safe Company, Hamilton Welding, Die Economation and Ace Machine, retiring in 1983. Lawrence loved gardening, sitting on his porch and waving at his neighbors, telling stories and making people smile. But, his greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by four children, Janet (Paul) Jewell, Karen (Jim) Meador, Dale (Deborah) Baumann, Pamela (Kenny) Russell; thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren; a brother, Lester Baumann; and many friends. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at the Smith & Ogle Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will be in the Darrtown Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Woodland Country Manor, 4166 Somerville Rd., Somerville, OH 45064 or to the Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick Scholarship Fund, co/ Union County Foundation, Rt. 44, Liberty, IN 47353"

Baumann, Lester F.: Lester F. Baumann passed away on Saturday September 26, 2020 at the age of 93, one day after suffering a stroke, in Edmonds, WA. He was born on November 12, 1926 in Hamilton, Ohio to Frank and Carrie (née Stevens) Baumann.  He was raised on the family farm in Darrtown, Ohio.  He had an older brother, Carl Jacob, who died at the age of 5, nine months to the day before Les was born.  So until the age of 6, it was his mom, dad, and his other older brother, Lawrence William. His mom had heart issues and after she passed in 1933 it left just the 3 “men”.  Les would often say that the chickens and cows where his friends. He graduated from Stewart High in Oxford, Ohio – 1946. It was a tough time for them, during the great depression. He later obtained his private pilot’s license and bought himself a plane that he enjoyed flying. The farm had a spot he could take off from and land. He was also known to be on the mischievous side – case in point one time a few friends of his decided to make their own gun, unfortunately there was a mishap that resulted in a bit of an explosion, scaring the youngest who thought the others had met their end – ran home to get his mom, but all survived. He had a strong bond with his brother, Lawrence, and they would always share a great laugh. He was drafted into the US Army in the 1947-he served 5 days short of a year, this fact would come into play later. He contracted Rheumatic Fever and received a medical discharge that should have been the end of his military career.  However; the action between North and South Korea heated up and they called up more reserves, ones that had served less than a year, for him that was 5 days. During this deployment he was under gun fire and was shot by the enemy.  He was awarded the Purple Heart. He never liked the cold, so he ventured off to Florida, he enjoyed the heat, but not the state. Later he left again and ventured out to California – which he considered “his home” for over 55 years.  He loved the heat and the area.  That is where he met and married Edith “Marlene” (née Holte) – adopting her two older children, Richard and Gaeleen; then in 1960 added a daughter to the family, Terri Ann. He enjoyed family life, his route with 7up Bottling Co, his roses, and later in life he picked up wood crafting – selling his wares and meeting more people. He had a deep love of History and Geography. He was a people person, always loved to talk and tell his stories.  After his wife passed he and his son moved up to Washington where he lived for 6 years close to his daughter Terri.  He continued with pen pals and phone pals while in Washington, again….he loved to talk/communicate. One of the highlights for him this year was meeting his great-granddaughter Zoe Oropeza who was born May 27th.  They connected – when she cried he deemed her his attorney.  The family was fortunate to get the opportunity to take a four generation family picture. He is survived by his children: Richard Baumann; daughters Gay (Rick) Wacht and Terri Klippenstein. Grandchildren: Tom Wacht; Jenni (Jeremiah) Oropeza and Justin Klippenstein. And, 5 great-grandchildren. His nieces: Janet Jewel; Karen (Jim) Meador; Pam (Kenny) Russell and his nephew, Dale (Debbi) Baumann; also many grand and great-grand nephews and nieces. Preceding him in death: his mother Carrie (nee Stephan) and father Frank Baumann; his brother Carl Baumann, brother and sister-in-law Lawrence and Marcella Baumann; his wife Marlene (nee Holte) Baumann; his Son-in-law Brent Klippenstein. There will be a witnessing cremation service on Friday October 2.  And there will be a Military Honors Ceremony on Tuesday October 6th at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.  If anyone is interested in attending please contact the family. Condolences may be sent to the Barton Funeral Home - URL: https://bartonfuneral.com/2020/09/30/lester-f-baumann/

Baumann, Marcella M.: (1920-2000) The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News: Marcella Mae Baumann, 80, of Darrtown, passed away Friday morning, Aug. 4, 2000, at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born on March 1, 1920, in Middletown, the daughter of Earl and Hazel (Schmidt) Schraub. On July 24, 1939, she married Lawrence Baumann at her home between West Elkton and Jacksonburg and in 1946 they moved to Darrtown. She is a lifelong resident of Butler County. She had many interests including cooking, sewing and gardening. She was also very musically talented, playing the violin, clarinet and piano. But, her most precious pastime was spending time with all her grandchildren. She was a longtime member of the Darrtown United Methodist Church and a past member of the Ladies Aid Society. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence W. Baumann of Darrtown; one son, Dale Baumann and wife, Deborah, also of Darrtown; three daughters, Janet Jewell and husband Paul of College Corner; Karen Meador and husband, Jim, and Pam Russell and husband, Ken, all of Darrtown; 11 grandchildren, one step-grandson and nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Schraub and wife, Christin, Henry Schraub and wife Gladys, both of Middletown; a sister, Norma Grimme and husband Herschel of Liberty, Ind., and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick. ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Smith and Ogle Funeral Home, 101 West Church St., Oxford. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Darrtown Cemetery. MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to the Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Union County Foundation, Liberty, Ind. 45353 or the Darrtown United Methodist Church.

Beasley, Jean Ann (nee Kelly) 1933-2020 - Beloved Mother of Diane (John) Jeffries and Steven (Debra) Beasley. Dear grandmother of Amy (Jeff) Perry, Emily (Doran Fink) Bleimund, Alex Beasley and Calan Beasley. Dear great-grandmother of Asher and Tamar Bleimund. Also survived by sister Janet (Samih) Chehab. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Wesley Beasley; parents Owen and Helen Kelly; and sisters Joyce (John) Gerdel and Jocelyn Kelly. Jean passed away April 7, 2020 at age 87. Burial will be held privately at the College Corner Cemetery, West College Corner, Indiana.

Beckett, Donald H.: Age 91, born September 3, 1918. He was the eldest son of Homer and Louise Stumph Beckett. He went to Hanover school and graduated in 1936. Donald was a lifelong farmer and resident of Hanover Twp. on Stillwell Beckett Rd. He also worked at Beckett Paper Co. after graduating and drove a school bus for Talawanda and Hanover for 35 yrs. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Dale Beckett and younger sisters Cyrena Fowler and Imagine Beckett Ellington. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 yrs. Dorothy Jane Glardon Beckett and also younger brother Glen Beckett of Hanover Twp. Stillwell Beckett Rd. Preceded in death by daughter Diana Beckett Sizemore. Survived by two sons Donald E. (Rebecca) Beckett of Darrtown and Darrell Gene (Dawana Staton) Beckett of Stillwell Beckett Rd. Hanover Twp., 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Family and friends are invited to Darrtown Cemetery at 12:30 PM on Thursday April 22, 2010. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to McGonigle Methodist Church 2370 Lanes Mill Rd. Hamilton, OH 45013. Smith & Ogle Funeral Home, Oxford is handling arrangements.

Beckett, Dorothy Jane: Dorothy Jane of Hanover Township, passed on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at McCullough Hyde Hospital surrounded by her family. Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Donald (Rebecca) Beckett of Darrtown and Darrell (Dawana) Beckett of Hanover Township, ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald and her loving daughter, Dianna L. Beckett. Dorothy was born on October 25, 1924 to Ellis and Ethel (Tully) Glordan. After growing up in Darrtown, she married Donald H. Beckett on December 29, 1940 in Covington, KY. They were married 70 years. Dorothy was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a great great grandmother. After 25 years of being a bus driver, she retired in 1993 from Talawanda School District. She enjoyed her flowers, mowing her grass, cooking for her family and watching sports with her husband. Funeral services are private. Memorial donations may be made to McGonigle Methodist Church, 2370 Lanes Mill Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45013.

Betz, Bobby: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School Grade 2, 1925-26

Betz, Margaret (1871-1929): The following obituary appeared in the Journal News August 2, 1929 – page 11. “Margaret Betz Kolb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Betz, was born June 19, 1871, in Reily Township. She was confirmed in St. John's Church at Hamilton, Ohio, and later in life transferred her membership to Darrtown Lutheran Church. She also took an active part in the Ladies Missionary. She was married to George Kolb at Hamilton, Ohio, January 18, 1894, and to this union was born four children, three sons and a daughter, who passed away in infancy. She lived all her married life in Darrtown, Ohio, where she will be greatly missed by her relatives and many friends. She was suddenly called from our midst at the age of 58 years, one month and three days, and leaves a vacancy which no one can fill. She leaves to mourn their loss, a husband, three sons, Edward, of Oxford, Ohio; Clarence of Cincinnati, Ohio; Harry of Dartown; three grandsons, three sisters, Mrs. August Burkhart, Mrs. Freeman Jones, Mrs. Daniel Somers, and one brother, George Betz of Oxford, Ohio. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Kolb Wednesday afternoon at the Lutheran church. Reverend J. B. Guiney spoke words of comfort in the sorrowing. Miss Viola Betz sang “Lead Me Gently home” and “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” Many beautiful floral tributes were silent messengers of sympathy. The pallbearers were Peter Liebrich, Clem Pfaff, Fred Schmidt, William Buhi, Fred Grothaus, B. M. Wyckoff. The burial was made in the family burying lot at Darrtown cemetery. Many out-of-town relatives and friends attended the services.”

Bolser, Ralph "Pete": age 76 of Darrtown, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Fairfield. He was born on November 3, 1941, the son of the late Frank and Alice (Morris) Bolser, Sr.. Pete is survived by his daughters, Deborah Bolser and Diana Bolser; son, David Bolser; brothers, Frank Bolser, Jr., Howard Bolser, Clyde (Judy) Bolser and Steve Bolser; and sisters, Elizabeth Johnson, Margaret Van Winkle, Eunice (Jim) Williams and Anita (Scott) Byrd. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Paul, Rodger and Ernest Bolser. Visitation will be held from 6pm until 8pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South “D” Street, Hamilton. Funeral Services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Darrtown Cemetery. Flowers and donations are welcome.

Bowers, Carrie (Weiss): The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton, Ohio Journal news, October 8, 1973, page 14. “Mrs. Carrie L. Bowers, 92, 5138 Hamilton-Eaton Rd., Collinsville, died at 2:30 PM, Sunday, in the Woodland Nursing Home, Oxford. She was born in Darrtown, a daughter of Ignaz and Louisa Kola Weiss. Mrs. Bowers was a member of the Collinsville United Presbyterian Church and was a charter member of the Talawanda Garden Club and Modern Housewives. In 1914, she married Luima Bowers, who preceded her in death in 1966. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) Schuster, Oxford, and Mrs. Donald (Luella) Bowers, Orlando, Florida; two sons, William F. Bowers, Eaton and Donald W. Bowers Jeffersonville; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday at the Inman Funeral Home, Somerville. Burial will be in the Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation from 7 to 9 PM Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Collinsville United Presbyterian Church, in memory of Mrs. Bowers."

Bowers, William F. (1922-2024) The following obituary appeared on the Gard Funeral Home website: "William F. Bowers, age 101, of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born December 15, 1922 in Collinsville, OH to the late Luima C. and Carrie (Weiss) Bowers. Bill was a lifelong Butler/Preble County farmer; was a former partner of Ag Lime Service; and enjoyed dancing with his wife Betty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty (Welborn) Bowers; sisters Luella Irwin and Ruth Schuster; and brother Donald Bowers. He is survived by his daughter Linda (Gary) Woesner of Eaton, OH; son William D. (Janet) Bowers of Eaton, OH; grandchildren Clint (Holly) Woesner, Karah Woesner, Brian (Corie)Woesner, William M. (Amanda) Bowers, Matthew (Betsy) Bowers, Angela (Chris) Cruze, Elisha Cotton and Shawn (Lisa) Cox; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 12:00 Noon at the Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton, OH. Burial will follow in Darrtown Cemetery, Darrtown, OH. Memorial contributions may be sent to Betty’s Foundation, P.O. Box 6284, San Pedro, CA 90734 or given online at www.bettysfoundation.org or the Preble County Council on Aging, 800 E. St. Clair Street, Eaton, OH 45320. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com."

Bowker, Thomas Harold "Jake": (1938-2024) The following obituary appeared on the Webb-Noonan website. "Thomas Harold 'Jake' Bowker, age 85 of Collinsville, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Hospice of Blue Ash. Jake was born in Hamilton on November 17, 1938, the son of the late Harold and Marie (Glomb) Bowker. He was a retired machinist and a Milford Township fire department volunteer for over 46 years, where he previously served as an assistant chief. Jake was also a member of Darrtown United Methodist church. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Barbara Catherine (Sterling) Bowker; two children, Craig Bowker, and Angie Bicknell, three grandchildren, Gregory Bowker, Rachael (Aaron) Adams and Rick (Hannah) Bicknell; two great grandchildren, Bentley and Ricky Bicknell; many nieces, nephews and friends. He will be sored Jim Bowker. Gathering for family and friends will be held from 10-11 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Darrtowly missed by all who knew him. Jake was also preceded in death by his siblings, Donald Bowker, Ron Bowker, Sue Brown, ann United Methodist, 4309 Walnut St., (Darrtown) Oxford, OH 45056. Memorial ceremony will follow at 11 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made in his memory to the Milford Township Fire Department or Darrtown United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com".  

Bowling, Barbara: Darrtown resident 1950's, sister of Sandy.

Bowling, Sandy: Darrtown resident 1950's, sister of Barbara.

Bowman, Marie: wife of Bob Bowman

Bowman, James “Jimmy”: See photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Marie Miller) standing at the right.

Bowman, James Jr.: (1926-2012) The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News July 16, 2012: BOWMAN, Jr., James age 86 of Hamilton passed away at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 6:05 AM. He was born in Camden on June 21, 1926 the son of James Sr. and Etta (Staton) Bowman. James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII and was employed in maintenance at Western States Machine Company. He is survived by children, Rick Bowman, Jimmy Bowman, Donna Hueslman, and Sheila Huckey; his life partner and caretaker, Elaine Runyon; sister, Ruby Dalton; and grandson, Michael Hueslman. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Kathleen Lytle, Helen Bowlinger, Goldie Holland, Bob Bowman, Dorothy Adams, Juanita Pierson, and Irene Rymen. Visitation will be 1pm until time of funeral service (3pm), Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue. Burial will follow in Darrtown Cemetery. www.browndawsonflick.com

Bowman, Luciana (Yeakle): (1838-1913): [The following was compiled from the Darrtown Family Tree at Ancestry.com] Luciana Bowman, was born April 24, 1838, in Ross Township, Butler County, Ohio as the daughter of John Michael Yeakle and Elizabeth Shaeffer. Luciana married George Washington Bowman, September 9, 1857. Six children were born to this union; four daughters (Lizella, Mary Catherine, Cora Vanetta, and Sarah Jane) and two sons, (Franklin Piatt and George Washington II.) Federal census reports (for the years 1880, 1900, and 1910) show Luciana living in Darrtown, Milford Township, Butler County, Ohio. Luciana Bowman died October 16, 1913, at the age of 75.

► INFO regarding the funeral of Luciana (Yeakle) Bowman: The following item appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 20, 1913, page 12. The headline read: “DROVE 20 MILES TO ATTEND FUNERAL OF MRS. GEORGE W. BOWMAN OF DARRTOWN, OHIO” - - - The item read: “The funeral of Mrs. George W Bowman, 77, widow of George W. Bowman, of Darrtown, Ohio, took place yesterday from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Bufler of Darrtown. She had been a resident of Darrtown all her life and had a wide circle of acquaintances. Friends drove from a distance of over 20 miles to pay their respects to the family and attend the funeral, which is one of the largest ever held in that community. The interment took place at the Darrtown cemetery. She leaves a brother, John Yeakle, 75, and a nephew, Edward Pairan, an operator on the Associated Press.”

Bowman, Robert “Bob”: farmer, Schollenbarger Road, west of Darrtown; husband of Marie Bowman.

Bradbury, Elizabeth (Marshall) (1838-1905): The following obituary appeared in the Butler County Democrat, Thursday, June 29, 1905. "Mrs. John Bradbury of near Dartown, one of the best known women in the county, died Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock, at her home, one mile east of Darrtown, after an illness of four months, of general debility, aged 67 years. She is survived by her husband and one son, Harry Bradbury. She was a woman of most estimable character and be loved by all who knew her. Her death will be the cause of true grief for many friends and relatives. The funeral of Mrs. Bradbury will be held Thursday afternoon with services at the house, one mile east of Darrtown, at 2 o'clock, to be conducted by the Reverend J. H. Lease, of Bethany, the Rev. Mr. Huffman of Seven Mile to assist. The burial will be at Darrtown."

Bradbury, James K.: (1845-1908) The following news article appeared in the Hamilton (Ohio) Republican News, January 20, 1908. "James K. Bradbury, one of the most prominent and influential farmer living near Darrtown, died yesterday afternoon at his home at 1:30. at the age of 63 years, 7 months, and 16 days. He has been suffering with acute pneumonia for several days, and this was the cause of his death. He was born near Darrtown and has lived there all his life. He was a prominent member of the Darrtown M.E. church and for the past several months has been working very hard in an effort to rebuild the church, which was destroyed by a storm. He was so interested in this work act he was one of the largest givers of money. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn their loss. The children are Minnie and Nellie, both living at home. The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the residence east of Darrtown, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Mr. Becker of the Darrtown church and the Rev. Heber Ketchum of Cincinnati, will conduct the services."

Bradbury, Jean: See photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School Grade 1, 1925-26 [Married Charles Witherby].

Bradbury, John: (1911-1980) farmer, Scott Road, east of Darrtown; The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal: "John H. Bradbury was born on the farm where he lived all his life. John was the son of Harry G. and Naomi (Brown) Bradbury. He graduated from the Darrtown High School and attended Ohio State University. John was a member of the Butler County Farm Bureau and the Milford Township Livestock Protective Association. In 1938, John married Mabel Ihle. John was survived by his wife, Mabel; one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Beverly) Tindall of Stockton, New Jersey; one son, Dr. John G. Bradbury of Camden, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and three sisters: Mrs. Josephine Iwig of Trenton, Ohio; Mrs. Charles (Gustabel) Friend of Gratis, Ohio; and Mrs. Charles (Jean) Witherby of Darrtown." See photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Opal Trew) standing at center, back row.

Bradbury, Mabel: area resident; teacher at Collinsville school; wife of John; mother of John and Beverly.

Brincefield, Frances Emily: (1868-1941): The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal: Miss Frances Emily Brincefield, well known resident of Darrtown, died of heart disease at 6:30 o'clock Sunday morning, after a short illness. She was born in Preble County, near West Alexandria, on January 30, 1868, the daughter of William and Mary Ann Perrine Brincefield. She was a dressmaker for many years in Darrtown. She leaves three brothers: Fred Brincefield of Hamilton, William J. Brincefield of Darrtown, and Oren Brincefield of Goldfield, Nevada; and one sister, Clara Brincefield of Darrtown. She was a member of the Darrtown Lutheran church, where funeral rites will be held at 2 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon in charge of Rev. Richard Rossmussen, pastor. Friends may call at the residence Monday afternoon and evening. Burial will be in the Darrtown cemetery.

Brincefield, Mary Ann: The following appeared in the The Republican-News - Saturday, February 15, 1919 - page 5: Mrs. Mary Ann Brincefield died at her home in Darrtown yesterday of general debility, aged 70 years. Her husband died some time ago, and in addition to five children, Clara, Frank, William, and Frederick Brincefield of Darrtown, and Oren Brincefield of Goldfield, Nevada, she is survived by many other relatives. She was a member of the Lutheran church of Darrtown, and had lived in the village - nearly all of her life, and where she is well known and highly respected. The funeral will take place from the house, Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m., with burial in the Darrtown cemetery.

Brown, Carolyn: see photo; Darrtown School Grade 2, 1925-26

Brooks, Audrey Evelyn: The following obituary was published in the Hamilton Journal-News from 3/31/2010 - 4/2/2010 - Audrey Brooks, age 93, of Hamilton, Ohio died Sunday March 28, 2010 at 12:20 p.m. at Westover Retirement Community. She was born on June 15, 1916, in Wayne County, Indiana the daughter of Robert N. and Opha Mae (McGrew) Marlatt. She graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1934. On June 30, 1935 in Hagerstown, Indiana she married Lester N. Brooks and he preceded her in death on January 3, 1996. She was employed at Miami University as a resident hall manager for 16 years retiring in 1978. She was a member of Darrtown United Methodist Church and lifetime member of the Pythian Sisters. She is survived by her children Linda (George) Stegmeir, William (Barbara) Brooks, Phyllis (Mike) Flick and Penelope Welz; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson and 8 sisters and brothers. Funeral Services will be Friday, April 2, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Smith-Ogle Funeral Home 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH. Burial in Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Remembrances may be sent to Darrtown United Methodist Church, Westover Employees Assistance Fund or VITAS Hospice in her memory.

Brooks, Lester N. (1912-1996) Lester N. Brooks, age 83, a longtime resident of Hamilton and Darrtown, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, January 3, 1996, at Ft. Hamilton-Hughes Hospital in Hamilton. He was born April 1, 1912, in Randolph County, Indiana. He graduated from Clay Township High School, Green Fork, Indiana in 1930, served briefly in the U.S. Marine Corps and then attended the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and the Indiana Technical School at Ft. Wayne, Indiana. A tool and die maker, Mr. Brooks was co-owner of Machine Tool Corporation in Hamilton for 22 years. He taught industrial arts and vocational education in Hamilton Public Schools from 1968 to 1974. He was a 50-year member of Glen Lodge 459 Knights of Pythias, Seven Mile, Ohio and Hagerstown Lodge No. 49 F & AM; a life member of Scottish Rite of Cincinnati, Ohio and the Darrtown Stock Protective Association. Mr. Brooks is survived by Audrey (Marlatt) Brooks, his devoted wife of more than 60 years. They were married in Hagerstown, Indiana on June 30, 1935. He leaves his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Barbara Brooks of Somerville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and George Stegmeir of Winslow, Arizona; Phyllis and Mike Flick of West Chester, Ohio; Penelope and Tom Woodyard of Cincinnati, Ohio; and one sister, Rosamond (Mrs. Clyde) Gray of Cambridge, Indiana. He will be sadly missed by ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton and Edna (Little) Brooks; his brother, Milton Brooks; and a beloved grandson, Robert John Murden II. Funeral services will be held at Smith and Ogle Funeral Home in Oxford, Ohio on Saturday, January 6 at 1 p.m. The family will receive visitors on Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Darrtown Cemetery. Masonic Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, with the Scottish Rite Ring Service immediately following. Mr. Brooks felt great respect and admiration for the work of The Shrine of North America and was proud of his affiliation with the Shrine. The family asks that memorials be given to the Shriners Burns Hospital of Cincinnati or to the Darrtown United Methodist Church.

Brooks, William M. (1940-2021) Brooks, William Marlatt, 81, of Hamilton, OH, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 21, 2021, at his home in Chino Valley, AZ. He was born to the late Lester and Audrey Brooks in 1940 in New Castle, Indiana. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1958 and enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served 10 years honorably and achieved the rank of Gunnery Sergeant before separating from the Marine Corps in 1968. He was a well-known and respected business owner in Hamilton, OH, for over 20 years. During his time in Hamilton he served as a Worshipful Master of the Hamilton Masonic Lodge. He was an active member of the Cincinnati Shrine for many years. He was a lifetime VFW and NRA member and supporter. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara Brooks, his three sisters, Linda Stegmeir, Phyllis (Mike) Flick, and Penelope Welz; his three daughters, Leslie (Randy) Thauer, Susan Brooks, Roberta (Mike) Akison. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren Ashlee (Jay) Brooks, Amanda (Joshua) Harris, Sarah Akison, James Akison and many nieces and nephews. No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

Bufler, Addie (Baecker): Darrtown resident; wife of Frank; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Baecker of Talawanda.

Bufler, Bessie Irene (Shears): (1888-1964) Darrtown resident; the following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal: "Bessie Bufler was born in Oxford on September 6, 1888, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Fulmer) Shears. She attended school in Darrtown and married William K. Bufler on September 9, 1910. They lived their entire married lifetime in the Darrtown community, where Mr. Bufler operated a watch-repair store for 45 years. Mrs. Bufler was a life-long member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Darrtown. She leaves her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Eldon (Helen) Betz of Hamilton and Mrs. Don (Corrine) Amiot of Darrtown; two sons: Vernon Bufler and Dale Bufler, both of Hamilton; 10 grandchildren, two great- grandchildren; a brother, Ellis Shears of Evansville, Indiana; other relatives, and many friends. She was preceded in death by a twin sister, Mrs. Essie Hansel, and another sister, Mrs. Elmar Wheeler. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday in the St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Darrtown. Pallbearers will be Warren Hansel, Harry Ogle, Robert Mainous, George Hansel, Glenn Moore, and Fred Popst."

Bufler, Dale Eugene: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Marie Miller) standing at the right. See Biography - Bufler, Dale

Bufler, Doris (Kidwell) (1930-2017): The following obituary appeared in the July 21, 2017 Hamilton (Ohio) Journal News. "Bufler, Doris B. Age 68, Hamilton, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Richmond, Kentucky on December 27, 1930, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Kidwell) Abrams. She was a graduate of Oxford high school. She married Ray T. Bufler in Darrtown on March 29, 1953. Doris enjoyed beading, sewing, and quilting. She is survived by her husband, Ray; a son, Rodney (Vicky) Bufler, Hamilton, and two grandchildren, Tracy and Jennifer. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jeffrey Bufler, brother, Lloyd and wife, Pat Abrams, and a sister, Mary and husband, Bob White. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, June 23, 2017, at the Weigel funeral home, 980 N. W. Washington Boulevard. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery."

Bufler, Frank: Darrtown resident, husband of Addie

Bufler, Glen Robert: Published in Midland (Texas) Reporter-Telegram on Sept. 19, 2018. It is with great sadness that the family of Glen Robert Bufler announce his passing on September 5, 2018. Glen was 73 years old. Glen valued his country and spent four years of his young life in the Air Force. He built many homes in Midland before working for the City of Midland Parks Department where he retired in 2011. Glen will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Marcia and his four children, Shannon Barrett (Marty), Stephanie Bufler, Stacie McLean (Richard), and Robert Bufler (Lisa). Glen will also be fondly remembered by his three brothers Jim Bufler (Martha), Roger Bufler (Sandy), Claude Bufler (Vicky) and one sister Sharon Young (Jim). His nine grand-children and one great grandchild will definitely miss their Papaw. His heart and smile will be remembered forever. "I was gently pulled for a very short time My work on earth was coming to an end. And with His will, He called my name And to my new home I went. A place where there is no more pain A place you will someday know. But for now until we meet again Do not shed a tear and do not be forlorn, For I am still very near.”

Bufler, Grace (Ogg): (died 3/26/1950) The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal. "Mrs. Grace Bufler, age 65, 1150 Main St., Hamilton, wife of Ben Bufler, general contractor, died of complications Sunday afternoon, 5 o’clock, in her home. She has been in ill health the last year. Born in Butler County, March 27, 1885, she was the daughter of Abraham and Molly Ogg Buell. She attended the schools of Jericho and came to Hamilton, from Darrtown, 29 years ago. In October, 1902, she was married to Ben Bufler, well-known contractor. She was a devoted wife and mother, interested in her home and family. Mrs. Bufler leaves the widower, three sons, Merle Bufler, Cincinnati, Lester Bufler, Seven Mile, Donald Bufler, Hamilton; one daughter, Mrs. Frances Keiser, Hamilton; two brothers Charles Buell, West Elkton, Edward Buell, Hamilton; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A brother, Harry BuelL, died four years ago. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, 2 o’clock, in the Webb Funeral Home, Ross Avenue and South D St. Reverend A. W. Almgren, pastor of Grace Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Darrtown cemetery. Friends may call after 4 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon and the evening at the funeral home."

Bufler, Hazel (Talbert): (1903-1970) Darrtown resident; the following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal: "Hazel was born in Bluffton, Indiana; daughter of Pierson and Mary Hurm Talbert; graduate of Shandon High School in Butler County; member of the Darrtown Lutheran Church; President of the Women’s Society of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church; survived by her husband, Richard; son, Ray T. Bufler, daughters, Mrs. Ben (Mary Ellen) Barbour and Mrs. George (Faye) Thome; seven grandchildren; a brother, Earl Talbert and a sister, Mrs. Earl Stitzel. Mrs. Bufler was preceded in death by a son, Richard Bufler, Jr."

Bufler, James: The following obituary appeared in the Andrews County News of Andrews, Texas on February 4, 2021. Jim Bufler age 80 of Lakeside, Oregon passed away Sunday, January 24 2021 at home with his wife Martha by his side. He was born January 4, 1941 in Hamilton, Ohio to Lester and Dorothy (Lemmons) Bufler. Jim attended Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio. After college he served his country in the U.S. Navy. The majority of his life he worked in the family business, Bufler Homes, which in the late 70’s took them to west Texas, Midland and then on to Andrews. He married Martha Bradley May 17,1991 in Andrews, TX. Together they were cross country truck drivers retiring in 2013 and making their home in Lakeside, Oregon. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Dorothy (Lemmons) Bufler, two brothers Roger and Glen Bufler and nephew David Bufler. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Martha Bufler, brother Claude Bufler and wife Victoria of Upland, California, sister Sharon (Bufler) and husband Jim Young of Lufkin, Texas, sisters-in-law Sandy Bufler of Andrews, Texas and Marcia Bufler of Crowley, Texas as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time.

Bufler Jeffrey: (1960-2010) The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal - May, 2010: Bufler, Jeffrey, age 50, of Hamilton died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Hamiltion on January 8, 1960 the son of Ray and Doris (Abrams) Bufler. He was employed as a siding applicator for Ferris Siding for the past 25 years. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bufler; a daughter, Tracy Hacker and husband Greg; a brother, Rodney Bufler (Vicki Smith) all of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Bryn Hacker, Gregory Hacker, and Bethany Hacker; a niece, Jennifer Bufler, and close friend, Gary Richardson and family. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd., with Pastor Daniel Snider officiating. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12 noon until time of service at 1 p.m.

Bufler, Joseph L.: (1892-1973) Joseph L. Bufler, 80, 2765 Darrtown Road, died Thursday at 1:30 PM in McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital Oxford. He had been ill two weeks. Mr. Bufler was born in Darrtown, a son of Frank and Ellen Leonard Bufler. He was reared and educated in Darrtown. A farmer, he was a lifelong resident of Butler county. He married Iva Maureen Gillespie in Butler County in 1922. He was a 50-year member of Hanover Grange, member of McGonigle United Methodist Church and Knights of Pythias Lodge of Darrtown. Mr. Bufler leaves his wife, Mrs. Iva Bufler; a daughter Mrs. Fred (June Ann) Hutzelman, Hamilton; three grandsons; a brother, Richard Bufler; two sisters, Mrs. Stanley Alston, Mrs. Clyde Wagonfield, all of Darrtown. Services will be Sunday at 2 PM in the Marshall-Smith Funeral Home, Oxford. Burial will be in Oxford cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 until 9 PM. (This obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News on January 12, 1973) EXTRA INFO ON FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS: Husband of Maurene (Gillespie) Bufler; father of June Ann Bufler; brother of Richard Bufler, Ben Bufler, Anna Mae (Mrs. Stanley) Alston, Norma (Mrs. Clyde) Wagonfield, Mary (Mrs. Guy) Dynes, Gertrude (Mrs. Joe) Grau, Frances (Mrs. William) Weiss, and Stella (Mrs Charles) Aebi.

Bufler, Lester: (1915-1992) The following notice appeared in the Odessa American (Odessa, Texas) on October 21, 1992. DARRTOWN, Ohio - Graveside services for Lester “Buff” Buell Bufler, 77, of Andrews, Texas, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, in Darrtown Cemetery, with the Rev. Alvie Gray officiating. Mr. Bufler died Tuesday at Arlington Nursing Center. He was born July 2, 1915, in Hamilton. He married Dorothy Mae “Dot” Lemmons, on June 10, 1939, in Camden. She died May 5, 1986. *****  The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal October 10, 1992. “Lester Bufler of 208 S.E. 2nd Street, Andrews, Texas, passed away in Andrews Nursing Center, Tuesday, October 10, 1992 at 1:00 a.m. He was born in Hamilton, the son of Benjamin and Grace (Buell) Bufler. He was a self-employed building contractor in the Butler County area and in Texas for 50 years, retiring in 1986. In 1939, in Camden, he was married to Dorothy Mae Lemmons and she preceded him in death in 1986. He is survived by four sons, James and his wife, Martha; Roger and his wife, Sandy, both of Andrews, Texas; Claude and his wife, Victoria, of Upland, California; Glen and his wife, Marcia, of Midland, Texas; one daughter, Sharon and her husband, James Young, of Lufkin, Texas; one sister, Frances Keiser of Hamilton; and twelve grandchildren. Graveside services will be held in Darrtown Cemetery, Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Alvie Gray officiating. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials to the American Cancer Society. Brown Dawson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.”

Bufler, Marjorie A. (Durbin): (1928-2010) The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal - May, 2010: Bufler, Marjorie A. age 81 of Hamilton passed away at her residence with her family present on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 5:15 AM. She was born in Hamilton on September 28, 1928 the daughter of Andronicus and Emma (Tipton) Durbin. Marjorie was a 1946 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She was employed for the Atomic Energy Commission from 1952-1953 and as a file specialist at Ohio Casualty for 30 years, retiring in 1996. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church . On February 3, 1951 in Hamiltion she married Dale E. Bufler. Sh is survived by her husband, Dale E. Bufler of Hamilton, four children, Victoria Lynn (John) Wolpert of Hanover Township, Thomas Joe (Tracy) Bufler of Darrtown, Marcia Ann (Matt) Kornau of Liberty Township, and Jeffrey Todd Bufler of Hamilton; three brothers, Merle Durbin of Harrison, Ohio, Pat (Carole) Durbin of Hanover Township, and Andy Durbin of Fairfield; four sisters, Kathleen Brinkman of Fairfield, Jean Kiwala of Parma, Ohio, Carolyn (Phil) Ohlinger of Seven Mile, and Delina Mistler of Hamilton; nine grandchildren, Jared and Justin Wolpert, Trevor and Travis Bufler, Jill, Sam, and Chloe Kornau, and Morgan and Madison Bufler; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Michael, Thomas, and Richard Durbin; and two sisters, Dorothy Durbin and Rose Minor. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Peace Church, 2550 Millville Avenue, on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM with Father Jeffrey Bacon, Celebrant. Visitation will be held Tuesday at Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Cremation will follow and private internment will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank Dr. Harry Davin and staff for many years of dedicated professional care and to Hospice of Cincinnati for the comfort care in the final hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, American Cancer Society, Queen of Peace Church, or the charities of one's choice.

Bufler, Maurene (Gillespie): 1897-1984) Darrtown area resident; The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal: "Maurene was born in Butler County, Ohio, a daughter of Allen and Anna (Roll) Gillespie. On June 7, 1922, she married Joseph Bufler (who passed away in January 1973). Mrs. Bufler was a member of the Hanover Grange and the McGonigle-Millville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bufler was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Fred (June Ann) Hutzelman and son-in-law, Fred of Hamilton; three grandsons, Dale, Robert, and Gene Hutzelman; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Marjorie Gillespie of Oxford, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a brother, Huber Gillespie."

Bufler, Paul W. (1886-1977) The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton (Ohio) Journal News, March 30, 1977. Paul W. Bufler, 91, 1015 Haldeman Ave., died at 10:15 AM Tuesday in Fort Hamilton Hughes Hospital. Mr. Bufler was born in Darrtown, a son of Joseph and Lizella Bowman Bufler. He attended Oxford public schools. Mr. Bufler was a commercial artist for the Republican Publishing Co. and then opened his own commercial art studio in the First National Bank building. He retired 10 years ago. He was a member of the Darrtown Methodist church, a 54-year member of Hugh L. Bates Lodge 686, Free and Accepted Masons and a 50-year member of the YMCA. He had received an Award of Merit from the Art Directors Club for advertising and editorial art. In 1912, he married Lola G. Marcum in Hamilton. Mr. Bufler leaves his wife, Mrs. Lola Bufler; a daughter, Mrs. Donald J. (Kathleen) Kieser, Hamilton; a brother, William Bufler, Darrtown; a granddaughter, Emmy K. Briggs, Hamilton, and two great-grandchildren. Services Friday, 10 AM, Klaus-Weigel Funeral Home, N. F St. and Elvin Avenue. Burial, Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation, Thursday 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Masonic service Thursday 7 PM.

Bufler, Raymond "Ray" T.: Age 91, Hamilton, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Butler County on March 22, 1927, the son of Richard E. and Hazel (Talbert) Bufler. He was a WWII veteran of the U. S. Navy. Ray married Doris B. Abrams on May 29, 1953 in Darrtown and she preceded him in death on June 19, 2017. He had been employed by Cincinnati Bell Telephone for 38 years retiring in 1989 as Chief Switchman Supervisor. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and Knights of Pythian and enjoyed golf, jewelry-making and painting. He is survived by his son, Rodney (Vicki) Bufler, Hamilton; a sister, Faye (George) Thome; two grandchildren, Tracy and Jennifer and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, Jeffrey in 2010, and a sister, Mary Ellen Barbour. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd. with Mark Habel officiating. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com. Published in Journal-News on Nov. 3, 2018.

Bufler, Richard "Dick": Darrtown resident; husband of Hazel; father of Ray, Faye, and Mary Ellen.

Bufler, Roger L.: age 77 passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 surrounded by his family at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas. He was born on March 5th, 1942 to Lester and Dorothy (Lemmons) Bufler in Hamilton, Ohio. Roger attended Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio. After college, he joined his family in the home-building business. The majority of his career was in the home-building business in Ohio and Texas. After a break from the homebuilding business, he was a cross-county truck driver along with his best buddy, his dog Skeeter. After this part of his career, Roger went back into homebuilding until his retirement. His main priority was his love for his family, especially his children, grandchildren, and his beloved Jeb. In his retirement, he was an avid Carnival Glass collector and created beautiful stained glass. Roger loved the outdoors in all forms whether it be hunting, camping, or just gazing at God’s beautiful landscape. Roger was preceded in death by his son David Bufler, his parents Lester and Dorothy Bufler, and his brother Glen Bufler. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Sandy Bufler, his daughter Kelley Willmann and husband Ted and his son-in-law Matt Reed. Grandchildren Regan, Reece and Rhett. Brothers Jim and wife Martha, Claude and wife Victoria, sister-in-law Marcia and sister Sharon Young and husband Jim. As well as many beloved nieces and nephews. From the Andrews County News, Andrews, Texas Sunday, February 23, 2020.

Bufler, William K. (1890-1980) - The following obituary was published in the Cincinnati Post, July 3, 1980. "William Bufler. Services for William K. Bufler, 90, will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, at the Marshall-Smith Funeral home, Oxford, with visitation from 7 to 9 PM today. Mr. Bufler, a fourth-generation watchmaker and jeweler at Darrtown, died Monday at the Golden Years Nursing Home, working 60 years in the business before his retirement."

Bufler, Vernon: See photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Opal Trew) standing at center, back row.

Burns, Glenna I. (Keller): The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News, December 5, 2020. Glenna I. Burns, age 97, passed away peacefully in Ocala, Florida. She is survived by her two daughters, Donna (James) Johnson of Ocala, Florida and and Joyce Ennis of Whiting, New Jersey; a granddaughter, Erika Ennis (Rob) McGrath; a grandson, Damion (Stacie) Wasylow, and twin great-granddaughters, Reagan and Madison Wasylow; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by husband, Willard Burns,; parents, Glenn and Gladys Keller; and sister, Alice Law Bortko. A graveside will take place on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 11 AM at the Darrtown Cemetery.

Butterfield, Mark G., Jr.: The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News: Butterfield, Mark G. Jr., Age 65, of Hamilton, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born in Darrtown on January 7, 1947, the son of Mark G. and Catherine Slezak Butterfield. He was a 1965 graduate of Taft High School and attended Miami University and the University of Cincinnati. He married Carla Chizmadia on December 31, 1990, in Hamilton. He was employed as a machinist for the U. S. Playing Card Co., in Norwood and retired in 2009, after 40 years of service. He was the Associate Manager of the Greater Cincinnati Bowling Association. He was nominated in 2012 t the Greater Hamilton Bowling Association's Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Carla; two daughters, Heather Paolello and husband, Bill of Kissimmee, Florida and Laura Butterfield of Hamilton; two sons, Brian Butterfield of Hamilton and Mark G. Butterfield III of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; two stepchildren, Marcus Ruli of Los Angeles, California and Bryne Wheeler and husband, Thomas of Cincinnati; one granddaughter, Juleah Butterfield of Bradenton, Florida, and many close friends. There was no visitation or service, as per the request of the deceased. Private viewing was held for the family. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com

Campbell, Marie: Darrtown resident; mother of Barbara, Gail, and Donnie Campbell.

Circle, Freda (Adkins): (1929-2014) Freda Circle, age 85, of Somerville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 in Woodland Country Manor, Somerville. She was born on Febraury 14, 1929 in Oak Hill, Ohio, the daughter of Fenzie and Jessie Adkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Circle on July 20, 1997. George and Freda were married in Charleston, Missouri on April 15, 1951 and enjoyed 47 ½ years of marriage. Freda retired from the Talawanda School District in 1988 after 31 years, where she had been a secretary for Somerville School, Marie Schmidt Elementary School and McGuffey School in Oxford. Freda is survived by her son, Fenzie Randall (Karen) Circle, Ellettsville, Indiana and daughter in law, Donna Circle, Somerville; five beautiful grandchildren, Sherri (Travis) Bowling, Amy (Steve) McIntosh, Jamie (Bill) Dougherty, Jason Circle and Heather (Jeremy) Vehslage; eighteen great grandchildren, Austin, Maci, Sophie, Sydney, Abby, Khloe, Madilynn, Rylee, William, Lillian, Alexis, Paige, Trinity, Kaitlyn, Dakota, Skyler, Ezra and Shiloh; many nieces, nephews, wonderful friends and relatives and her card buddies, Wanda Hammel, Jane Apfeld and Carolyn Garnett. Special thanks to Ashley Schmidt, Tina Flaig, Gail Toney, Fred Russell and all her caregivers. She was preceded in death by her son, David Jay Circle on December 21, 2013. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of the service. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com.

Clark, Dean: (1898-1963) Darrtown area farmer (2810 Oxford Middletown Road); The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal: "Dean Clark was born in Dalton, Illinois on August 18, 1898, a son of Alfred and Clara (Kirkbride) Clark. At an early age, the family moved to Mansfield, Illinois, where Dean attended school. Mr. Clark married Thelma Buhi on August 22, 1925 and they resided in Milford Township all of their married life. Mr. Clark was survived by his wife, Mrs. Thelma Clark; two sons: William Clark of Somerville and Donald Clark of Hamilton; one daughter, Miss Susan Clark of Cincinnati; and three grandchildren."

Clark, Donald Sydney: (1930-2024) "Donald was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Thelma (nee Buhi) and Alfred Dean Clark on July 16, 1930. He married his lifelong sweetheart, Joan Eileen Jones, on August 1, 1954 in Kumler Chapel. He was a hardworking farmer who spent many years tending the land. Don also spent time hauling steel to the steelyards and also enjoyed 15 years of working at Walmart as a greeter. Don loved to travel and took Joan all over the country visiting over 35 states. He was an avid Indycar racing fan and attended a total of 71 races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway starting in 1946.  He and Joan were faithful members of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. But mostly he was known for his deep and abiding love for his family. Don is the beloved husband of the late Joan E. Clark; devoted father of Duane (Dawn) Clark and Deanna (Todd) Harp; loving grandfather of Haley (Michael) Arlinghaus, Dana (John) Greene and Katie (Adam) Bland; cherished great-grandfather of Maximus Arlinghaus, Tucker Greene, Ruby Greene, Lucinda Arlinghaus, Phoebe Bland and Penelope Bland; dear brother of Susan Srivastava and the late William D. (the late Gaile) Clark; as well as many nieces and nephews. A visitation for Don will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Monday, February 12, 2024, 5:30 to 7:30  with funeral service at the church on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 10:30 am. Burial will be at Darrtown Cemetery. Donations in Don's memory may be made to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church at 4411 Hamilton Richmond Rd. Darrtown, OH 45056." 

Clark, Joan E. (Jones): (1933-2023) Joan was born in Brookville, Indiana to Amy (nee Willey) and Irvin Jones on June 22, 1933. She graduated from McGuffey High School and married her lifelong sweetheart, Don, on August 1, 1954 in Kumler Chapel. She was a skilled cook who loved to spend time in the kitchen and also in her garden. Joan worked at Talawanda Schools for 27 years in the cafeteria as a cook. She also worked for a local clothing store. In her spare time she loved to tend to her garden and cook for her family. Don loved to travel and took Joan all over the country visiting over 35 states. She was also a lifelong member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. But mostly she was known for her deep and abiding love for her family. Joan is the beloved wife of Donald Clark; devoted mother of Duane (Dawn) Clark and Deanna (Todd) Harp; loving grandmother of Haley (Michael) Arlinghaus, Dana (John) Greene and Katie (Adam) Bland; cherished great-grandmother of Maximus Arlinghaus, Tucker Greene, Ruby Greene, Lucinda Arlinghaus, Phoebe Bland and Penelope Bland; dear sister of the late Lewis (Margaret) Jones, Dwight (the late Mary Lou) Jones, John (the late Emma) Jones and Shirley (Rod) Earheart. A visitation for Joan will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Monday, March 13, 2023, 10 am - 12 pm with funeral service immediately following at noon. Burial will be at Darrtown Cemetery. Donations in Joan's memory may be made to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church at 4411 Hamilton Richmond Rd. Darrtown, OH 45056. 

Clark, William: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Marie Miller) standing at the right.

Clements, Catherine (1822-1890): The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Evening Journal Wednesday, June 4, 1890. "Mrs. Catherine Clements, widow of the late J. G. Clements, died last night at 9 o'clock in her 68th year - of obstruction of the bowels. Mrs. Clements had not been well for three or four years; but, during the past three months had been much better than usual. Her home was in Darrtown. A week ago yesterday, she went to the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Wells Nichols, to spend the day. She was taken ill there and was unable to be removed. The funeral will be held at the Lutheran church of Darrtown, at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon; place of internment, Greenwood. Mrs. Clements was an estimable woman possessed a many friends and she was a consistent and zealous member of the Lutheran Church. Five children survive her; J. W. Clements, W. B. Clements, of Kentucky, Mrs. J. W. Abbott, Mrs. Wells, Nichols, and Mrs. Hasch, Darrtown."

Clements, William (1863-1923): The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Evening Journal, June 13, 1923. “The funeral services for the late William Clements were held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of the sister, Mrs. Maria Nichol, and were largely attended. Reverend L. A. Washburn, of Seven Mile, preached a comforting sermon and Rev. Frank Delo, Oxford, offered prayer and read the hymn, “Lead Kindly Light.” Burial followed in the Greenwood cemetery, Hamilton. The pallbearers were L. A. Miller, John Phenis, Gus Buffler, Frank Cunningham, Pat Teckman, and Barton Smith.”

Colgate, Homer: See photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Opal Trew) standing at center, back row.

Collins, John "Junior": The following obituary was provided by John A. Collins, son of John "Junior" Collins on April 13, 2017: "John Collins “Junior”, 81, surrounded by his family, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on April 9, 2017.  John was born in Spurlock, Kentucky on August 26, 1935 to John Collins and Tillie Marie Williams. John grew up in Butler County, Ohio and attended Stewart high school in Oxford, Ohio.  He moved to Arizona in 1957 and began working at Master plating as a supervisor.  After a short time he met Bob Wilkinson and they started Collins Metal Finishing in 1968 with a $2,000 investment.  He grew the company and his sons worked for him over many years.  Collins Metal Finishing survives today co-managed by his older son Mike. John was described by his friends as a natural born leader and always willing to help when called upon.    He is a believer in Christ and was baptized later in life.   He was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church.  He enjoyed meeting with a small group of men from his church for lunch. He was also a very strong supporter for military veterans. His interests included family and friends, baseball, basketball, softball, and horseshoes earning many awards.  He coached for over twenty years at different levels of baseball through the years, Little League, Pony League, and American Legion.  He always consider the players of his teams his own.  His Pony league team in 1970, 1974, and 1977 won the state championship and continued on the to the Western  Regionals, and he often took teams to Mexico to compete.  His favorite place in this world was his cabin in Heber, AZ where he loved to get together with family and friends, walk his cherished dogs and play a mean game of Gin Rummy.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife to locations abroad and across the United States where they visited historical locations.  John enjoyed reading and learning about our Nation’s great history, and could recite all of the Presidents and many significant events in our Nation’s history up to his passing.  He had a great skill in debating with his family and he usually he won (lol). John is survived by his Sisters Marie Newman, Verna Mae Azbill, Clara Sue Gonzales, brother Russell Collins, and his children who adored him; Mike (Terry), John (Juanita), Tommy (Lori), Jim (Trisha); daughters, Barbara (Mark), Pam (Fred), Lori, stepsons Tommy (Stacey) and Ricky; twenty adoring Grandchildren and fifteen Great Grandchildren.  He is predeceased by his loving wife Linda, Parents, John Collins, and Tillie Nolan-Williams, Brothers, SSG Billy Jean Collins, Roger “David” Williams and Sister, Joyce McCullough. A funeral service is scheduled for April 14, 2017." --- See photo; Organizations/Page 2/Darrtown Purple Skunks Baseball Team.

Collins, William "Billy": See photo; Organizations/Page 2/Darrtown Purple Skunks Baseball Team. Commemorated as a casuality of war; see: http://www.darrtown.com/people/military.html

Coombs, JoAnn (Jewell): age 78, passed away on Friday, June 27th, 2014 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was the daughter of Paul M. and Myrtle C. Jewell. JoAnn married her high school sweetheart, William J. Coombs on January 22, 1955 at the Queen of Peace Church in Millville, Ohio. She was a graduate of The McGuffey School in Oxford in 1953. JoAnn worked at the Somerville National Bank for 38 years, retiring after her husband retired from the Ford Motor Company. JoAnn was a loving mother to Dr. Vicki Coombs of Parkton, Maryland; Kristi Coombs of Oviedo, Florida; and Stephen Coombs (Melody Halcomb) of Altoona, Pennsylvania. She is survived by two grandchildren: Tom (Amy) Coombs and Jaymie (Sean) Dickson. She loved being a great grandmother to Mackenzie Dickson, Braylen Coombs and Adalynn Coombs. JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Paul L. Jewell and George K. Jewell and one sister, Melva Ward. She leaves behind her sister Donna (Shawn) Gallagher, brother-in-laws Richard (Betty) Coombs and Jack Coombs, and sister-in-law Jan Jewell. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews. JoAnn was a 50 year member of the Pythian Sisters and a 73 year member of the Darrtown United Methodist Church were she served many roles including Treasurer and Sunday School teacher. The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses, and staff at McCullough Hyde and Fort Hamilton Hospitals, Hospice of Hamilton, and the many in-home care providers, for their compassion and care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Darrtown United Methodist Church, 4309 Walnut Street, Oxford, Ohio, 45056. Visitation will be held at the Ogle-Paul R. Young Funeral Home in Oxford, Ohio on Monday June 30th from 10 AM- 12 noon. Funeral service will immediately follow the visitation with burial at Darrtown Cemetery.

Coombs, William J. (1933-2023) William J. Coombs, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 as a result of complications from a motor vehicle accident while performing volunteer work. William was born in Somerville, Ohio on May 22, 1933 to Stanley and Anna Mae (Luke) Coombs. He graduated from McGuffey High School in Oxford, Ohio and later went on to serve in the United States Army for 2 years at Fort Polk, Louisiana and Fort Hood, Texas. He married JoAnn Jewell on January 22, 1955, who preceded him in death in 2014. William worked at the Ford Motor Company in Cincinnati for more than 35 years. He was a 50+ years member of the Knights of Pythias and a member of the Darrtown United Methodist Church for more than 60 years. William was a volunteer fireman for many years with the Milford Township Fire Department and served as a Boy Scout leader for youth in the community. He was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeye fan. William loved spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, and performing volunteer work. William is survived by his three children, Vicki J. Coombs (Carlos Armaza) of Maryland; Stephen W. (Melody) Coombs of Pennsylvania; and Kristi J. Coombs of Florida; two grandchildren, Thomas S. (Amy) Coombs and Jaymie L. (Sean) Dickson; five great-grandchildren, Braylen, Mackenzie, Addyln, Layla and Brantley; brother, Richard S. Coombs of Collinsville; sister-in-law, Donna (Shawn) Gallagher; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. William is preceded in death by his wife JoAnn; his parents; his brother, Jack A. Coombs; sisters-in-law, Ersie and Betty Coombs, Barbara Jewell, and Melva Ward; brothers-in-law, Paul L. Jewell and George Jewell; and his in-laws, Paul M. and Myrtle Jewell. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave, Hamilton, OH 45013. Funeral services will be held the following morning at Darrtown United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Chris Trumbull officiating. Burial will follow at Darrtown Cemetery. In leu of flowers, donations may be made to the Darrtown United Methodist Church (mission projects), 4309 Walnut Street, Oxford, Ohio 45056, or to the Milford Township Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 55, Collinsville, Ohio 45004.

Couch, Ray (1947-2005): Ray Couch, age 57, of Darrtown, Ohio, died Friday, September 9, 2005 at his home. He was born in Barboursville, Kentucky on February 20, 1947, the son of George and Amelia (Corey) Couch. He was a member of the Free Pentecostal Pater Ave., Church of God. Survivors include two daughters, Rachel, “Shelley,” and her husband, Terry Neal of Darrtown, Ohio; Rethena “Ruth” Couch, Darrtown, Ohio; a son, Aaron Ray Couch, Hamilton, Ohio; five brothers, Albert, and wife, Ann, Dillard, Charles, Virgil, and John Couch; two sisters, Darlene and husband, Junior Miller and Kathy and husband Ben Lierer; seven grandchildren, McKenzie, Alivia Neal, Bradley, Samantha, and Sabrena Couch, Jason Saylor, and Hellena Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Edd Ramon “Bone” Couch; a granddaughter, Kayla La’Sha Couch; and a daughter-in-law Angela Couch. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday in the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave., with Pastor Willard Baker and Reverend Barry Clardy officiating, followed by burial in Darrtown cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 PM Tuesday in the funeral home.

Cox, Howard: Son of Ishmail and Louise Cox; see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School Grade 2, 1929-30

Cox, Ishmail “Ish” and/or “Coxie”: Darrtown resident; husband of Louise Cox and father of Howard Cox.

Cox, Louise: Darrtown resident; wife of Ishmail Cox and mother of Howard Cox.

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