Obituaries

Martha Ann Burtch

Martha Ann Burtch

Oct 28, 2022

Martha Ann Burtch, age 92 of New Paris, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022. She was born December 21, 1929 in Richmond, Indiana daughter of the late Kenneth and Olive "Dolly" Harshman.

Martha Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She served as a clerk for the Village of New Paris for several...

Phyllis Pearl Turner

Phyllis Pearl Turner

Oct 23, 2022

Phyllis Pearl Turner, age 95, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Vancrest Nursing Home.  She was born September 27, 1927 in Wayne County, IN to the late Clem and Bertha (Keister) Turner.  Phyllis was a graduate of Miami University of Ohio with both a Bachelors and Master’s degree in education.  Phyllis was retired from New...

James Michael "Luke" Goecke

James Michael "Luke" Goecke

Oct 20, 2022

James Michael "Luke" Goecke, age 30, of Farmersville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was born November 20, 1991 in Dayton, OH son of James Goecke and Lisa Krull.

He was a loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend. Luke was a graduate of Twin Valley South class of 2010. He worked at Goe-Tile with his...

Marilyn "June" Via

Marilyn "June" Via

Oct 12, 2022

Marilyn "June" Via, age 87, of Gratis, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Maple Gardens Health Care Center in Eaton, OH. She was born April 13, 1935 in Ellenboro, WV to the late Arthur and Sylvia Bostic. She was a member of Sugar Valley United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Trevor D. Bridgeford, Jr.

Trevor D. Bridgeford, Jr.

Oct 6, 2022

Trevor D. Bridgeford Jr., age 55, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH.  He was born August 20, 1967 in Hamilton, OH to Charlene Bridgeford and the late Trevor Bridgeford, Sr.  Trevor was baptized at the age of 19 at Taylor’s Grove Baptist Church in Somerville; and was in...

Fern Leota Brooks

Fern Leota Brooks

Oct 4, 2022

Fern Leota Brooks of West Manchester, OH and formerly of Ottawa, KS was born August 6, 1930 to the late Floyd and Lottie (Gish) Barton.  She peacefully passed from this life to eternity on October 4, 2022 at the age of 92 years.  She was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church on Sunday, June 15, 1947, to which...

Duane Curtis Smith

Duane Curtis Smith

Oct 3, 2022

Duane Curtis Smith, age 82, of Lewisburg, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at his home.  He was born February 5, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Myrl and Cecil Smith.  Duane was a 1958 graduate of Monroe High School; he attended Miami-Jacobs Business College and received his Accounting Degree in 1960; was a member of the Ohio...

Debbie J. Bowlin

Debbie J. Bowlin

Sep 28, 2022

Debbie J. Bowlin, age 58, of Brookville, OH, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born August 15, 1964 in Dayton to the late Shelby J. Alexander and Archie B. Cole.  She enjoyed being outside in nature and spending time at Crystal Lake; enjoyed arts and crafts; and spending time with her family.  In addition...

Gary Pieratt

Gary Pieratt

Sep 26, 2022

Gary Pieratt, age 78, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at his home.  He was born July 12, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late Woodford and Imogene Pieratt.  Gary was a 1962 graduate of Verona High School and earned his Pharmacist Degree from Ohio Northern University in 1967.  He served the community well as the...

James D. Parks

James D. Parks

Sep 25, 2022

James D. Parks, age 81, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH.  He was born August 8, 1941 in Richmond, IN to the late Herman and Sara Parks.  Jim was a 1959 graduate of Monroe High School and earned his associates degree from Miami-Jacobs College; was a U.S. Navy Veteran; member of...

Patricia "Pat" (Whitesel) Nolan

Patricia "Pat" (Whitesel) Nolan

Sep 24, 2022

Patricia "Pat" L. Nolan, age 84 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022. She was born December 25, 1937 in Union City, Indiana daughter of the late Perry and Edna (Snyder) Whitesel. 

Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She achieved her goals at becoming a RN after several...

Kimberly "Kim" Michelle (Myers) Maish

Kimberly "Kim" Michelle (Myers) Maish

Sep 19, 2022

Kim shared only 43 years with us. She passed away on September 19, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton after nearly a year fighting the atrocious disease cancer.

Kim was born October 25, 1978 to her parents Anthony Myers and Bonnie (Marker) Myers. At a young age herself, Kim helped care for her younger brother Brian Myers after her mother’s untimely...

Marla  J. (Murphy) Williams

Marla J. (Murphy) Williams

Sep 14, 2022

Marla J. (Murphy) Williams, age 63 of Middletown, Ohio formerly of Gratis, Ohio passed away September 14, 2022. She was born August 13, 1959 in Hamilton, Ohio daughter of Leo and Markie Murphy.

Marla was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed working as a beautician for several years. She also enjoyed cooking, art, and spending...

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Galdeen

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Galdeen

Sep 13, 2022

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Galdeen, age 87, of Middletown, OH passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his residence.  He was born August 14, 1935 in Toledo, OH to the late Homer C. And Elsie M. (Jenkins) Galdeen.  He was a former Pastor at nine churches throughout Ohio for 47 years.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and 32nd...

Rosalyn R. Reynolds

Rosalyn R. Reynolds

Sep 10, 2022

Rosalyn R. Reynolds, age 78, of Eaton, OH went peacefully to her heavenly home with her Lord Jesus on September 10, 2022.   She was loved, cared for, and surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 25, 1944 in Warren, OH, the daughter of the late Clyde Elias Oller and Ila Rose (Powell) Oller.  Rosalyn attended the First Church...

Lewis E. Jones

Lewis E. Jones

Sep 9, 2022

Lewis E. Jones, age 91, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at his residence.  He was born August 16, 1931 in Mt. Carmel, IN to the late Irvin and Amy Jones.  He was a supervisor for Preble County Soil and Water Conservation District for 25 years; worked for the Farm Extension Office in Preble County; was...

Lynn "Jack" Moore

Lynn "Jack" Moore

Sep 8, 2022

Lynn “Jack” Moore, age 87, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN.  He was born May 25, 1935 in Bristol, VA to the late William Elbert and Goldia May Moore.  Jack was a 1955 Eaton High School graduate where he played football, basketball and track.  After graduation, he married Marilyn and...

Virgil Dale Smallwood

Virgil Dale Smallwood

Sep 7, 2022

Virgil Dale Smallwood, age 89, of Camden, OH passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his residence.  He was born March 12, 1933 in Greenbush, OH to the late Virgil C. and Nellie Elizabeth Smallwood.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran that served in Germany during the Korean War; was a member of the West Elkton Church of Christ; and...

Mary Lou "Totsie" McDade

Mary Lou "Totsie" McDade

Sep 5, 2022

Mary Lou "Totsie" McDade, age 79 of Eaton, Ohio passed away September 5, 2022. She was born March 3, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Lewis and Lucille (Chambers) Hudson.

Totsie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a faithful member of the Eaton Baptist Temple for many years. Totsie worked as a...

Sharon Marie Corwin

Sharon Marie Corwin

Sep 4, 2022

Sharon Marie Corwin, age 76, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born December 17, 1945 in Richmond, IN to the late Donald and Esther (Kindley) Goble.  She enjoyed fishing with her husband Tom and most of all spending time with family.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...

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