Obituaries

Michael L. Kelley

Michael L. Kelley

May 24, 2020

Michael L. Kelley, age 59, of Eaton, OH, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 30, 1960 in Richmond, IN to the late Richard and Patricia Kelley. Mike was a 1980 graduate of Eaton High School. He worked for over 30 years in the Plastic Machine business; retiring from the Plastic Machinery Technology Company...

Martha Ann Gilbert

Martha Ann Gilbert

May 22, 2020

Martha A. Gilbert, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Vancrest of Eaton Nursing Center. She was born October 2, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late John and O'tilia Marshall. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas F. Gilbert, who passed away in 2019. She is...

Roland D. Bowman

Roland D. Bowman

May 21, 2020

Roland D. Bowman, age 76, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his residence.   He was born December 2, 1943 in Greenville, OH to the late Kenneth and Betty Bowman.  He worked at Dayton Tire and Rubber for 13 years and later retired in 2007 from the Preble County Landfill as an equipment operator after 24...

Jessie L. Baker

Jessie L. Baker

May 20, 2020

Jessie L. Baker, age 74, of Eaton, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Maple Gardens Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born April 15, 1946 in Hamilton, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Sonny Baker. She is survived by her sons William, Greg, Gerald and Brian Marker;...

Lori Ann Clark

Lori Ann Clark

May 18, 2020

Lori Ann Lindloff Clark, age 44, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Kettering Hospital   in Kettering, OH.  She was born on July 1, 1975 in Kettering, OH.  Lori was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in West Alexandria.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Arden and Louise Beagle; paternal grandparents Eugene...

Larry Wayne Dawson

Larry Wayne Dawson

May 17, 2020

Larry Wayne Dawson, age 81, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his home. He was born to Robert & Pauline Spitler Dawson on October 4, 1938 in Montgomery County, OH. He worked for Don Rusk Construction Company for 40 years as a hod carrier & brick mason. He loved fishing, traveling and spending time with...

Daniel Ray Schul

Daniel Ray Schul

May 14, 2020

Daniel Ray Schul, age 60, of Eaton, OH passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. He was born January 22, 1960 in Middletown, OH to the late James Robert and Joy Marie (McLain) Schul. He is survived by his daughter Tiffany (Weston) Bassler of Columbus, OH; grandchildren: Mara, Kailyn and Dresden; sister Diane (Jesse) Walker...

Kenneth Allen "Kenny" Hawley

Kenneth Allen "Kenny" Hawley

May 13, 2020

Kenneth Allen “Kenny” Hawley, age 69, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his sister’s residence.  He was born June 13, 1950 in Dayton, OH to the late Clifford Marion, Sr. and Ethel Marie (Askins) Hawley.  Kenny was a beloved son, brother and uncle.  He never met a stranger and was loved by all.  He spent...

Larry J. McKee

Larry J. McKee

May 12, 2020

Larry J. McKee, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 12, 1949 in Richmond, IN to the late Dennis McKee, Jr. and Mary Jo (Pitsinger) Schmidt. Larry retired from the U.S. Navy after 23 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death...

Eva Louise Kesler

Eva Louise Kesler

May 11, 2020

Eva Louise Kesler, age 100, of Gratis, OH passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Southview Medical Center in Centerville, OH.  She was born December 5, 1919 in Preble County to the late Leora Benjamin and Elsie Viola Kesler.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her siblings: Grace Coleman, Evelyn Donthnier, Opal Neanover, Ethel...

William R. Snively, Jr.

William R. Snively, Jr.

May 8, 2020

William R. Snively, Jr., age 90, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born October 15, 1929 in Butler County, OH to the late William R., Sr. and Lucille Snively. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War; and he retired from the Preble...

Terry Lee Fourman

Terry Lee Fourman

May 2, 2020

Terry Lee Fourman, age 71, of Brookville, OH passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born March 9, 1949 in Greenville, OH. Terry worked for many years at Green Tokai Company in Brookville. He also enjoyed farming with his close friend Nick Brown; and attending tractor pulls. He was preceded in death by his mother...

Adam Glenn Hughes

Adam Glenn Hughes

May 1, 2020

Adam Glenn Hughes, age 37, of Columbus, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away Friday, May 1, 2020.  He was born April 6, 1983 in Richmond, IN.   Adam was a 2001 graduate of Eaton High School; graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in 2005 from Ohio University; and completed his Master’s degree last year from Capital University in Columbus.  He...

Virginia Rigsby

Virginia Rigsby

Apr 30, 2020

Virginia Rigsby, age 80, of Gratis, OH passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH.  She was born June 9, 1939 in Beattyville, KY to the late Jesse and Minnie (Toler) Day.  Virginia dearly loved her home and all of her family.  She enjoyed camping and the bonfires with her family; and shopping. ...

Mildred Brown

Mildred Brown

Apr 29, 2020

Mildred Brown, age 97, of Indianapolis, IN and formerly of Gratis, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Indianapolis. She was born July 3, 1922 in Campton, KY to the late Raney and Alvie (Brooks) Culbertson. She was a member of The Brethren Church in Gratis, OH. In addition to her parents, she was...

Mary Ruth Strike

Mary Ruth Strike

Apr 27, 2020

Mary Ruth (Wolf) Strike, of Eaton, OH, peacefully passed away in the presence of her family on Monday, April 27, 2020 at her home, being 79 years, 2 months and 2 days. She was born February 25, 1941 near Rio Oso, CA to the late Charles and Virgie (Barnhart) Wolf. She moved from California to Ohio with her family at...

Frank Z. Worley

Frank Z. Worley

Apr 27, 2020

Frank Z. Worley, age 97, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. He was born on February 26, 1923 in Liberty, IN to the late Charles Thurman and Lannie Mae (Ketron) Worley. He was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran who served during WWII as a Flight Engineer on B17s...

Herschel Thomas Braughton, Sr.

Herschel Thomas Braughton, Sr.

Apr 18, 2020

Herschel Thomas Braughton, Sr., age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1938 in New Paris, OH to the late Henry Taylor and Myrtie Lucille (Cowgill) Braughton. Herschel was a 1956 graduate of Jefferson High School. He was the owner/operator of Herschel’s Auto and Towing in Lewisburg for 55...

Kenneth Allen Lair

Kenneth Allen Lair

Apr 18, 2020

Kenneth Allen Lair, age 77, of New Paris, OH passed on Saturday, April 18, 2020. He was born February 22, 1943 in Hamilton, OH to the late Clarence and Nellie Lair. Kenneth was the owner-operator of CK Lair, Inc for many years manufacturing cement blocks. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister Shirley....

Larry G. Paxson

Larry G. Paxson

Apr 12, 2020

Larry G. Paxson, age 83, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. He was born July 21, 1936 in Preble County to the late Claude and Ruth (Rurode) Paxson. Larry was a 1954 graduate of Eaton High School; he was a member of the Eaton First Church of God, where he...

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