Obituaries
William R. McClain
Feb 8, 2023
William R. “Bill” McClain, age 85, of Eaton and formerly of Gratis passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born September 1, 1937 in Dayton to the late Clarence and Inez McClain. Bill retired in 1997 from General Motors. He enjoyed playing country and bluegrass music; and it was often said “he could play anything...
Doris Jean Filbrun
Feb 7, 2023
Doris Jean (Fisher) Filbrun of West Alexandria, was born on August 8, 1936, near Covington Ohio, to James and Helen (Rapp) Fisher. The LORD called her home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Eaton Ohio. She was a 1954 graduate of Covington High School. Upon finishing High School, she worked in the office of Gummed Products, which she thoroughly enjoyed....
Jean M. Simpson
Feb 6, 2023
Jean M. Simpson, age 82, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Centerville, OH passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, IN. She was born May 25, 1940 in Richmond, IN to the late Russell and Mary (Wright) Rutan. Jean grew up on a farm in Preble County and was a member of Campbellstown United Church...
Phyllis Ann Sutphin
Feb 5, 2023
Phyllis Ann Sutphin, age 78, of Eaton, OH and formerly Cleveland, TN and Monroe, MI, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her daughter’s home with her family by her side. She was born May 5, 1944 in Middlesboro, KY. Phyllis dearly loved her family and serving the Lord at numerous communities she and her husband resided, including Stewart...
James T. McCoy
Feb 5, 2023
James T. McCoy, age 95 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023. He was born April 4, 1927 in Wayne, West Virginia son of the late Elias and Ima Mollett.
James was a loving husband, father, brother-in-law, and friend. His biggest passion was being a private Pilot since 1949. He was a proud WW II...
David "Dave" W. Gunsalus
Feb 4, 2023
David “Dave” W. Gunsalus, age 90 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 4, 2023. He was born January 7, 1933 in Economy, Indiana, son of the late Carlos and Katherine Gunsalus.
Dave was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a proud United States Air...
Joyce L. "Joy" Michael
Jan 31, 2023
Joyce L. “Joy” Michael, age 89, of Springboro, OH and formerly of Gratis, OH went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at BeeHive Homes of Springboro. Joy was a wonderful wife, mother and Grandma who was always there when she was needed. She loved God and her family. She enjoyed crocheting baby afghans and making shawls for...
Linda Roberta Wilson
Jan 27, 2023
Linda Roberta Wilson, age 73, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. She was born December 3, 1949 in Brooklyn, Connecticut to the late Harold B. and Aletta (Reid) Faatz. Linda was a nurse for many years, enjoyed traveling, playing bingo, knitting and was an avid reader. In addition to her...
George William Lahman
Jan 26, 2023
George William Lahman, son of Samuel James Tilton and Mahala Florence (Denlinger) Lahman was born on August 29,1924 in Stanislaus County on Shoemake Avenue near Modesto, CA. He passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023 at the home of his daughter near Arcanum, Ohio at the age of 98 years.
He answered the call of his Savior and along with...
Merle A. Johnson
Jan 22, 2023
Merle A. Johnson, age 64 of Eaton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born April 15, 1958 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Shelton) Johnson.
Merle was a loving husband, father, grumpy, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a hardworking man that enjoyed bringing laughter to those around him....
Betty L. Martin
Jan 21, 2023
Betty L. Martin, age 87, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. She was born November 10, 1935 in Dayton to the late Ray and Roxie (Haas) Caplinger. She was a member of the Gratis Church of the Brethren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Betty J. Moore
Jan 12, 2023
Betty J. Moore, age 83, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born June 21, 1939 in Middletown, OH to the late Harold and Ruby Russelo. Betty is survived by 6 daughters; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton, OH at the convenience...
Thomas E. Clayman
Jan 4, 2023
Thomas E. “Tom” Clayman, 70, died January 4, 2023, with his wife, Sandy, by his side. He was born April 15, 1952, in Richmond, IN, to James C. and Martha Jeanne (Koontz) Clayman. On June 3, 1972, he married Sandra "Sandy" Kay Lohr, in Nevada, OH.
Tom graduated from Eaton High School in Eaton, OH. While working for Mid-States Wool...
Peggy J. (Sherwood) Smith
Jan 4, 2023
Peggy J. (Sherwood) Smith, age 92 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully at Greenbriar Nursing Home on January 4, 2023. She was born April 23, 1930 in Sikeston, Missouri daughter of the late Harold and Frances (Lewis) Sherwood.
In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband N. Wayne Smith in 1988.
She is...
Frances A. Ross
Dec 31, 2022
Frances A. Ross, age 95, passed away at Bethany Village in Centerville, Ohio, on December 31, 2022. She was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on July 10, 1927, to the late Anna (Willoughby) and Lynton M. Irons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, a sister, husbands Donald Roberts, Cleo Scott, and Eugene Ross, stepsons...
Connie Lou Eby
Dec 30, 2022
Connie L. Eby, age 76 of Bentonville, Arkansas formerly of West Alexandria, Ohio went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2022. Connie was born on December 6, 1946 to the late Dale & Doris (Brown) Eby.
Connie was a graduate of Lanier High School 1964 and graduated from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology. She worked...
Michelle L. Schleiger
Dec 29, 2022
Michelle L. Schleiger, age 50 of Eaton, Ohio passed away December 29, 2022. She was born March, 18, 1972, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Daughter of the late William “Bill” and Kathy Schleiger.
Michelle was a loving mother, sister, aunt, partner, and friend. She loved to spend time in her garden tending to her rose bushes. As...
Grace Ann Fleming Glimmerveen
Dec 27, 2022
Grace Ann Fleming Glimmerveen, cherished wife, mother, sister, and grandmother passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on December 27, 2022 in Richmond Hill, GA. Grace was the daughter of Glen and Joyce Fleming (deceased) and was a graduate of Twin Valley South HS. She attended Austin Peay University and Armstrong Atlantic State University, achieving a bachelor’s degree in...
Betty J. Berry
Dec 25, 2022
Betty J. Berry, age 81, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. She was born January 30, 1941 in Eaton to the late Lloyd and Goldie (Heckman) Brandenburg. She attended the First Baptist Church in Eaton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Berry; daughter...
Robert Arnold Barrett
Dec 25, 2022
Robert Arnold Barrett, age 76, of Monroe, OH passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 26, 1946 in Winchester, KY to the late Arnold C. and Iva Mae (Ashcraft) Barrett. Robert was a U.S Marine Veteran that earned the rank of Corporal and served during the Vietnam War. He was a retired postmaster...
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