Obituaries

Patrick Runyon

Patrick Runyon

Aug 23, 2021

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton with military honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard and US Navy.

Charla Rae Winter

Charla Rae Winter

Aug 19, 2021

Charla Rae Winter, age 59, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 after a short and sudden illness. Born June 1, 1962 in Waukegan, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Charles, Sr. and Gladys Preston. She was a 1980 graduate of Eaton High School, Eaton, Ohio and attended Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, where she...

John W. Morrison

John W. Morrison

Aug 16, 2021

John W. Morrison, age 72, of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH.  He was born April 3, 1949 in Prestonsburg, KY to the late Wilson and Anne (Pinion) Morrison.  John was a retired Heat and Frost Insulator out of Local #50 (originally #79 Dayton).  He enjoyed fishing, was an Amateur Radio...

James Ronald Stewart

James Ronald Stewart

Aug 15, 2021

James Ronald Stewart, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his residence.  He was born October 6, 1949 in Hamilton, OH to the late James Eldon and Betty (Setser) Stewart.  Ron was a 1967 graduate of Eaton High School and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1971. He taught Vocational Agriculture at...

Donna J. Eubank

Donna J. Eubank

Aug 14, 2021

Donna J. Eubank, age 79, of Rockvale, TN and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021.  She was born February 20, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Don and Mary (Riner) Howard.  She was a graduate of West Alexandria High School. She then went to nursing school and worked as a nurse for nearly 40...

Richard Paul Bricker

Richard Paul Bricker

Aug 13, 2021

Richard Paul Bricker, age 71 of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. He was born January 25, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Pauline Jean Gavin.  Rich was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and the University of Toledo. He was a veteran of...

Everett Stiver Henn

Everett Stiver Henn

Aug 11, 2021

Everett Stiver Henn, age 91, of West Manchester, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, OH. He was born March 3, 1930 in Preble County, OH to the late Oca and Sallie Stiver. At 8 years old he was adopted by Sumner and Mary Henn after a tragic car accident that killed his...

Margie Long

Margie Long

Aug 8, 2021

Margie Long, age 82, of Hillsboro, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 20, 1938 to the late Charlie and Dorothy Brewer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Samuel Long, Jr.; brothers Kenneth and Robert Brewer,...

John Lee VanHook

John Lee VanHook

Aug 8, 2021

John Lee VanHook, age 79, of New Paris, OH passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at home. He was born December 3, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late John and Bonnie VanHook. He built a life with his wife Beverly (Fouts) VanHook for 21 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Darlene Daniels

Darlene Daniels

Aug 8, 2021

Darlene Daniels, age 67, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 14, 1954 in Harlan, KY. She was preceded in death by parents Freeman Milby & Irene Edgar and sister Geraldine Morrison. She is survived by her son David Daniels; daughter Linda Hudson; grandchildren David Lee, Gabe, and Serenity; sisters...

Shirley Ann Rike

Shirley Ann Rike

Aug 3, 2021

Shirley Ann Rike, age 84, of Lewisburg, OH passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH.  She was born July 22, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late Arthur and Hazel Mead.  She is survived by her daughter Jill Daly of Lewisburg; son Gary (Kitty) Flory of Verona; son Jeffrey (Jennifer) Hangen of Valencia, CA; grandchildren:...

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...