Obituaries

Norman "Red" Troth

Norman "Red" Troth

Jan 27, 2025

Norman “Red” Troth, age 81, of Gratis, OH, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Nelson and Julia Troth. Norman graduated from North College Hill High School and Ball State University, where he played football and baseball. He spent many years teaching and coaching at Middletown High...

Donna J. Grube

Donna J. Grube

Jan 25, 2025

Donna J. Grube, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Kettering Health of Dayton. Donna was born on August 28, 1942 to the late John and Florence (Geeting) Brower. Donna was an avid sports fan and huge animal lover. She loved doing puzzles, taking care of her plants, and enjoyed spending time with her...

Homer Brady Campbell

Homer Brady Campbell

Jan 24, 2025

Homer Brady Campbell

A beloved dad, loving stepfather, father-in-law, son, brother, uncle (Bud), grandpa and papaw passed away January 24, 2025 at the age of 88 in Eaton, Ohio. He was born July 20, 1936 in Logan, West Virginia. Between the years of 1953 and 1957 he served for the US Navy during the Korean War. He joked he was in...

Douglas D. Thompson

Douglas D. Thompson

Jan 24, 2025

Douglas D. Thompson, age 78, of West Manchester, OH passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at EverHeart Hospice at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH. He was born March 24, 1946 in Richmond, IN to the late Nick and Edna Mae Thompson. Doug was raised in West Manchester, went to school in the old, one room schoolhouse on the corner...

Lawrence M. "Larry" Petry

Lawrence M. "Larry" Petry

Jan 23, 2025

Lawrence M. “Larry” Petry, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born August 13, 1950 in Richmond, IN to the late Lloyd J. “Pete” and Marilyn A. (Campbell) Petry. Larry was a 1968 graduate of Eaton High School and earned his Master’s Degree from Miami University. He was a former Eaton City Council...

Allen E. Hurd

Allen E. Hurd

Jan 22, 2025

Allen E. Hurd, age 74, of New Paris, OH went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born December 7, 1950 in Hagerstown, MD to the late John William and Maxine Hilda Hurd. Allen was a U.S. Navy Veteran that served during the Vietnam War. He qualified for...

Robert Yeazel

Robert Yeazel

Jan 22, 2025

Robert Lee Yeazel, age 90, of Richmond, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born October 17, 1934 in Montgomery County to the late Thomas and Esther (Kennel) Yeazel. He is survived by his wonderful wife of 69 years, Jane (Buriff) Yeazel; sons Jim and Mark (Joy) Yeazel; daughters Marcia (Marc) Olivarez and Nancy Johnson. He was...

Carol E. Unger

Carol E. Unger

Jan 21, 2025

Carol E. Unger, age 87, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. She was born July 9, 1937 in Miami County, OH to the late Walter and Ruth (Heisey) Wissinger. Carol was a 1955 graduate of Verona High School; she was a member of the First English Lutheran Church in...

Dwight E. Harris

Dwight E. Harris

Jan 19, 2025

Dwight E. Harris, a cherished member of the Preble County community and a devoted farmer, passed away at the age of 65 on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born in Oxford, OH on October 5, 1959 to the late Robert S. and Louise A. (Pilgrim) Harris. Dwight embraced a life rooted in agriculture,...

Scott Edward Worley

Scott Edward Worley

Jan 14, 2025

Scott Edward Worley, age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1935 in Eaton to the late Walter Scott and Ruby E. (Bell) Worley. Scott was a graduate of Eaton High School; was a U.S. Navy Veteran; he was the owner and operator of Scotty’s Barber Shop in Eaton...

Connie J. Beams

Connie J. Beams

Jan 4, 2025

Connie J. Beams, age 70, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. She was born June 22, 1954 in Preble County to the late John C. and Annie F. (McCarty) Crank. She was an avid bowler and loved crocheting; enjoyed taking walks and being outdoors; enjoyed car shows and drag racing;...

Anita L. Johnson

Anita L. Johnson

Jan 4, 2025

Anita L. Johnson, age 88, of Gratis, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Maple Gardens Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. She was born June 24, 1936 in Gratis to the late John Albert and Jeanette (Miller) Knabe. Anita was a 1954 graduate of Gratis High School; she retired from NCR Corporation in Dayton; and was a very...

Randall M. Flory

Randall M. Flory

Dec 30, 2024

Randall M. Flory, age 52, of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at his residence after a long courageous battle with ALS. He was born November 17, 1972 in Dayton, OH. Randy was a 1991 graduate of Eaton High School; was a lifelong Preble County farmer and was also a local welder and diesel mechanic; was an avid...

Gregory Robert Thompson

Gregory Robert Thompson

Dec 29, 2024

Gregory Robert Thompson, age 34, of Brookville, OH passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born October 13, 1990 in Stuart, FL. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Linda Smith and Raymond Gilbert; paternal grandmother Lily Hunt; and brother Alan Thompson. He is survived by his children John Thompson and Jocelyn Thompson;...

Eleanor C. Silvers

Eleanor C. Silvers

Dec 27, 2024

Eleanor C. Silvers, age 96, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1928 in Eaton to the late Arthur Lee Sr. and Norma Campbell. Eleanor was a 1946 graduate of Eaton High School; was a retired honorary member of the...

Dennis A. "Denny" Sizemore

Dennis A. "Denny" Sizemore

Dec 22, 2024

Dennis A. “Denny” Sizemore, age 68, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. He was born January 16, 1956 in Dayton to the late Carl and Frances Sizemore. Denny was a 1975 graduate of Twin Valley High School where he played football; and was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition...

Janet K. Davis-Spaeth

Janet K. Davis-Spaeth

Dec 22, 2024

Janet K. Davis-Spaeth, age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 29, 1935 in Dayton, OH to the late Arthur and Erna (Preibisch) Dalhamer. Janet was a City Council Member and former Vice-Mayor of Trotwood, OH for many years, where she was instrumental in moving the Trotwood Train Depot...

Anita Grace Hora

Anita Grace Hora

Dec 20, 2024

HORA, Anita Grace, age 99, of Lanier Township, Preble County, OH, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, surrounded by loving family at Fort Hamilton Hospital, OH. She was born on February 14, 1925, in Carlisle, OH, to the late Joseph Grandon and Virgie Evelyn (Cass) Burdge. 

 In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband...

George J. Simpson

George J. Simpson

Dec 18, 2024

George J. Simpson, age 84, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Centerville, OH passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, IN. He was born June 5, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Paul F. and Johnetta (Holston) Simpson. George was a member of Campbellstown United Church of Christ; he worked as an Engineering Technician...

Donna Marie Ulrich

Donna Marie Ulrich

Dec 18, 2024

Donna Marie Ulrich, age 80, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at her residence with her loving daughter and son by her side. She was born Wednesday, November 22, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late George Donald Sr. and Mary Ellen (Rockey) Ulrich. She is our cherished friend and Mother, a beloved retired Troy City...

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