Obituaries

Clayton Joseph Clearmont

Clayton Joseph Clearmont

Aug 2, 2021

Clayton Joseph Clearmont, Age 66, passed away August 2, 2021 at his residence in Lewisburg, Ohio due to heart problems. He was born in San Francisco, California to Joseph Clearmont and Mary Clearmont (Strahm). He was survived by his sister Anita that he loved very much. He had 3 children; Michael Clearmont (Nicole), Rachel Maxey (Dean), Eric Clearmont and Fiancé...

Clyde E. Derringer

Clyde E. Derringer

Aug 2, 2021

Clyde E. Derringer, age 89 of Lewisburg, OH, was welcomed into his heavenly home on Monday, August 2, 2021 at his residence.  He was born March 12, 1932 in Montgomery County, OH to the late Clyde Joseph and Emma Mae (Lipscomb) Derringer.  On August 25, 1951 Clyde and Shirley Eklof were married and spent many happy years together until her...

Robert V. Melling

Robert V. Melling

Jul 29, 2021

Robert V. Melling, age 79, of New Paris, OH passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home. He was born March 16, 1942 in Eaton, OH and attended Monroe School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1959-1965. He was stationed in Germany where he met his wife Elke. He was the former owner of multiple...

Dale M. McWhinney

Dale M. McWhinney

Jul 28, 2021

Dale M. McWhinney, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Greenville Hospital.  He was born April 14, 1941 in Eaton to the late Paul and Hilda (Somers) McWhinney.  Dale was a farmer in Preble County and raised corn, soybeans, wheat, sunflowers and sorghum.  He also raised cattle, horses, chinchillas and registered Poland China Hogs...

Cameron Maia Bricker

Cameron Maia Bricker

Jul 27, 2021

Cameron Maia Bricker, age 21, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side.  She was born March 6, 2000 in Findlay, Ohio at Blanchard Valley Hospital.  She was a 2019 graduate of Eaton High School. Cameron was a true Shrek lover and would watch his movies almost every...

Patricia L. Hickman

Patricia L. Hickman

Jul 20, 2021

Patricia L. Hickman, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born October 4, 1946 in Middletown, OH to the late Robert and Inez Berry.  She was an active member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and Eagles Lodge both in Eaton.  In addition to her parents, she...

Mary Alice Ashworth

Mary Alice Ashworth

Jul 19, 2021

Mary Alice Ashworth, age 100, of New Paris, OH passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, OH. She was born May, 26 1921 in Preble Co., OH to the late George M. and Minnie (Tellis) Fudge. Mary enjoyed gardening, agriculture, and spending time with her family. Mary was a former Trustee of Preble County’s...

Jacob B. Goecke

Jacob B. Goecke

Jul 19, 2021

Jacob B. Goecke, age 27, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021.  He was born April 1, 1994 in Dayton, OH.  He was a 2012 graduate of Twin Valley South High School.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator at Wysong Gravel.  He is survived by his son Jaison Goecke of West Alexandria; daughter Annika Goecke...

Dolores J. Hoff

Dolores J. Hoff

Jul 18, 2021

Dolores J. Hoff, age 87, of West Manchester, OH passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at her residence.  She was born August 3, 1933 in Brookville, OH.  She graduated from Monroe Central High School in 1951; she was a member of the United Methodist Church in West Manchester; and she worked in accounting and finance for the United States Air...

Robert L. Ott

Robert L. Ott

Jul 15, 2021

Robert L. Ott, age 98, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born January 24, 1923 on the Ott Farm six miles north of Eaton, on Monroe Central Road to the late Roy and Nellie (Hapner) Ott.  He graduated from Monroe High School in 1941.  He was a promoter...

Sara Wright

Sara Wright

Jul 14, 2021

Sara Randolph Farish Wright, age 85, died peacefully at home on July 14, 2021. She was born on July 16, 1935 in Bedford IN, to the late William A. Farish and Mary Williams Farish Hill. Sara was a graduate of Union City West Side, Union City, IN and attended Indiana University. She was married for 67 years to the late...

Patrick A. Decker

Patrick A. Decker

Jul 12, 2021

Patrick A. Decker, age 64, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  He was born February 25, 1957 in Dayton, OH to the late Donald E. and Lois (Spitler) Decker.  He was a 1975 graduate of Eaton High School; and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in West Alexandria,...

Douglas K. Proctor

Douglas K. Proctor

Jul 9, 2021

Douglas K. Proctor, age 64, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 after a short, but fierce battle with cancer. He was born on November 15, 1956 to Thomas and Pearl Proctor. Douglas married his wife of 23 years, Kathleen Cannode, on November 6, 1997 in Gatlinburg, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Doris "Dot" Clark

Doris "Dot" Clark

Jul 6, 2021

Doris “Dot” Horine Clark, age 91, of Eaton, OH, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Beavercreek Health and Rehab Center. Born on April 13, 1930 in Eaton to Alva Baxter and Lousettie Blanche (Deem) Horine in their family home on North Maple Street. Dot was blessed with 11 siblings. There were 6 sisters and 6 brothers and huge happy...

Joel F. Wassom

Joel F. Wassom

Jul 6, 2021

Joel F. Wassom, age 80, of West Manchester, OH passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.  He was born April 8, 1941 in Dekalb, IL to the late Jarvis Pleasant and Lola Lee Wassom.  Joel was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, brother and doting papa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He...

Sandra Ann Chapman

Sandra Ann Chapman

Jul 5, 2021

Sandra Ann Chapman, age 66, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness.  She was born May 4, 1955 in Panama City, FL to the late Don T. and Beverly Zimmerman.  She was retired from the Riverbend Golf Course in West Carrollton, OH after 25 years as the Lounge Manager. ...

Kimberly A. Shindeldecker

Kimberly A. Shindeldecker

Jul 3, 2021

Kimberly A. Shindeldecker, age 65, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 29, 1956 in Hamilton, OH to the late Rolland L. and Dorothy Ann Emrick. She retired as a seamstress from Seven Mile Creek; and was a member of the Gratis United Methodist Church. She is survived by her...

John D. Gabbard

John D. Gabbard

Jun 27, 2021

John D. Gabbard, age 73, of Gratis, OH passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his niece’s home.  He was born August 28, 1947 in Gratis to the late William and Alpha Gabbard.  John was known to all the kids as “Jelly Belly” and was a member of the Gratis Church of the Brethren.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Betty Jo Osborn

Betty Jo Osborn

Jun 27, 2021

Betty Jo Osborn, age 62, of Camden, OH passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH.  She was born December 18, 1958 in Liberty, KY.  She was preceded in death by her father Richard Scherrer in 1984.  She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Kevin Osborn, Sr. of Camden; mother Pearl Fields of...

Bruce Alan Samuels

Bruce Alan Samuels

Jun 27, 2021

Bruce Alan Samuels, 58, of Richmond, IN, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Reid Health after a lengthy illness. Bruce was born May 29, 1963 in Chicago, IL to the late Sam and Donna (Blankenship) Samuels. Bruce graduated from National Trail High School class of 1982. Bruce worked various jobs throughout his lifetime from bartending, Wal-Mart, Transilwrap, and...

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