Obituaries

James Elvin Donovan

James Elvin Donovan

Nov 16, 2021

James Elvin Donovan (“Jim” or “Jimmy D”), 78, of Westerville OH, passed away on November 16, 2021, after a brief illness. He had a lot of love in his heart, and he gave it all away freely...every last drop. He is now with his beloved wife of 57 years—Sandra Eversole Donovan—who preceded him in death by 10 months. If you...

C. Maragreet Back

C. Maragreet Back

Nov 13, 2021

C. Margareet Back, age 94, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her daughter’s residence. She was born October 3, 1927 in Stuart, VA to the late Penn and Alphia Scott. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Middletown, OH since 1957. She was an LPN Nurse for many years at area...

Rebekah Ann DeVilbiss

Rebekah Ann DeVilbiss

Nov 6, 2021

Rebekah Ann DeVilbiss, age 53, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, November 6. 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN.  She was born August 24, 1968 in Dayton, OH to the late Harold and Jean Long.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  She was a Registered Nurse at both Kettering Health Network and Reid Health. ...

James Duayne Sewell

James Duayne Sewell

Nov 3, 2021

James Duayne Sewell, of West Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Brookhaven Retirement Community in Brookville, OH. He was the son of James Franklin and Grace L. Sewell. Survived by his wife Susan (Sue) with whom he has been with for 60 years and married to for 59 years. His 2 daughters both of West Alexandria, Amy (Jim)...

Russell O. Hoskins

Russell O. Hoskins

Oct 28, 2021

Russell O. Hoskins, age 52, of Camden, OH passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN.  He was born January 30, 1969 in Germany to the late Tom and Mildred Sue Hoskins.  Russell was a U.S. Army Veteran; was a member of the Covenant of Peace Church in Eaton; and most of all there was...

Carl Sizemore

Carl Sizemore

Oct 27, 2021

Carl Sizemore, age 88, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born March 12, 1933 in Hazard, KY to the late Roy and Nollie Sizemore.  He enjoyed fishing, attending auctions and garage sales, and going to McDonald’s every morning to have coffee with his friends.  In addition to his...

David R. Eyler

David R. Eyler

Oct 26, 2021

David R. Eyler, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN after a lengthy illness.  He was born March 22, 1947 in Richmond, IN to the late Vernon W. and Pauline M. (Valiquette) Eyler.  David was a 1965 graduate of Eaton High School; was a U.S. Army Veteran; and was a...

Jason Michael Laycox

Jason Michael Laycox

Oct 26, 2021

Jason Michael Laycox, age 42, of Eaton, OH passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  He was born June 12, 1979 in Troy, OH.  Jason loved playing games, mowing yards, fishing and most of all spending time with family.  He was a “big kid at heart” and would do anything for anyone.  He was preceded in death by his...

Matthew D. Fannin

Matthew D. Fannin

Oct 25, 2021

Matthew D. Fannin, age 42, of College Corner, OH passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.  He was born October 30, 1978 in Dayton, OH.  He worked at the Kroger stores in Hamilton and Oxford for the past 10 years.  He is survived by his mother Linda O’Brien of College Corner, OH; father Ralph...

Marie Daniels

Marie Daniels

Oct 25, 2021

Marie Daniels, age 84, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, October 25, 2021.  She was born June 25, 1937 in Paintsville, KY to the late Austin and Opal Daniels.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Stella Howard; and brother James C. Daniels.  She is survived by her sisters Debra Conway of Eaton, Betty...

Gerald "Jerry" Edward Brandenburg

Gerald "Jerry" Edward Brandenburg

Oct 24, 2021

Gerald Edward Brandenburg “Jerry”, age 76, of Lewisburg, OH formerly of Germantown, OH passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, OH.  He was born December 3, 1944 to Orville and Lucille (Donson) Brandenburg. Jerry was a graduate of  Lanier High School in West Alexandria, OH. Jerry was a car enthusiast and enjoyed collecting Die...

Mildred V. Gray

Mildred V. Gray

Oct 23, 2021

Mildred V. Gray, age 86, of Eaton, OH went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 23, 2021. She was born March 15, 1935 in London, KY to the late Benjamin Harrison and Lillie M. (Hensley) Cheek.  She was a homemaker, wife and mother, who loved to read and sew. She was a charter member of...

Patricia J. Clark

Patricia J. Clark

Oct 22, 2021

Patricia J. Clark, age 88, of Eaton, OH passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 22, 2021 at her residence.  She was born March 19, 1933 in Fort Thomas, KY. Her parents Ray Parker and Gladys Irene (Mann) Keys adopted Patricia as an infant.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Tom Lewis and daughter Pam...

Bill Ruebush

Bill Ruebush

Oct 14, 2021

Bill E. “Rosebud” Ruebush AKA Sleeping Beauty, age 68, of  West Alexandria, OH passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH.  He was born June 4, 1953 in Montgomery County, OH to the late Kenneth Ruebush and Alice Ruebush. Bill retired from Eaton Producers where he worked in the livestock yards after many years....

Mary Catheryn Larsh

Mary Catheryn Larsh

Oct 13, 2021

Mary Catheryn Larsh, age 95, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Elmcroft Senior Living in Miamisburg, OH.  Daughter of the late Herman Henry and Lottie May (Ehler) Roselius, she was born in Preble County on July 18, 1926.  Mary Catheryn was a 1943 graduate of West Alexandria High School.  She was a life member...

Robert E. Watt

Robert E. Watt

Oct 11, 2021

Robert Watt, age 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  Bob retired from Parker Hannifin Corporation after more than 47 years. He was a proud Veteran of the Ohio Army National Guard.  He served for over 38 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Bob and...

Sherry L. Downs

Sherry L. Downs

Oct 9, 2021

Sherry L. Downs, age 81, of Middletown, OH passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her home.  She was born August 1, 1940 in West Alexandria, OH to the late James E. Sr. and Edith (Cabaniss) Robbins.  Sherry graduated from West Alexandria High School in 1958 and retired from the United States Postal Service after 29 years.  In addition...

Johnny L Moore

Johnny L Moore

Oct 7, 2021

Johnny L. Moore, age 67, of Camden, OH passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.  He was born September 5, 1954 in Dayton, OH to the late Mannie L. and E. Lorene (Swafford) Moore.  At the age of 17, Johnny was the recipient of the Carnegie Medal for acts of extraordinary heroism.  He was...

Charles W. Hall

Charles W. Hall

Oct 6, 2021

Charles W. Hall, age 74 of Eaton, OH passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2021 in Montana while doing what he loved, seeing the national parks. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Earl and Dorothy Hall. He graduated from Twin Valley South High School in 1965 and went on to have a career in tool...

Betty J. Sowder

Betty J. Sowder

Oct 5, 2021

Betty J. Sowder, age 91, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born February 5, 1930 in Dayton, OH to the late Lester and Gladys (Reason) Land.   Betty formerly worked at NCR, Dayton VA Medical Center, former City of Eaton Director of Finance; and Register Herald Newspaper...