Darke County community mourning unexpected loss of fire chief

Darke County community mourning unexpected loss of fire chief

Versailles Fire and EMS Chief Brian Pearson passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 31.

Versailles Fire Chief Passes Away Suddenly

(9-3-25) The village of Versailles shared the sad news of the unexpected death of its Fire and EMS Chief, Brian Pearson (49) , on Sunday, August 31 when he passed away in the ER at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville. Pearson is survived by his girlfriend, Crystal Buteau, and her sons, Dylan and Noah. Pearson’s celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Oakland Church of the Brethren, 8058 Horatio-Harris Creek Road, Bradfo…