Obituaries

David W. Jennings

David W. Jennings

Nov 17, 2020

David W. Jennings, age 60, of New Paris, Ohio passed away at Hospice in Franklin, Ohio on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.  He was born February 23, 1960 in Richmond, IN to Albert D. Jennings and the late Margaret (Jefferis) Jennings. He was a 1978 graduate of National Trail High School. David enjoyed playing sports like baseball and softball. David had...

John A. Straszheim

John A. Straszheim

Nov 15, 2020

John A. Straszheim, age 87, of Eaton, OH, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born February 13, 1933 in Dayton, OH to the late Albert Frederick and Mary Charlotte (House) Straszheim.  John was a 32 year U.S. Army Veteran with service during the Korean War, retiring with the 1487 Transportation Company of the Ohio National...

Leon "Bud" Oler

Leon "Bud" Oler

Nov 12, 2020

Leon “Bud” Oler, 93 years of age, passed away quietly on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  He was the only son of Luther and Bessie Shaeffer Oler, born August 29, 1927.  He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Wylnetta Barker, Wyvonna Molen, two nieces, Joyce Ann Barker, Heather Bobo, a nephew Robert Michael (Mick) Barker and his son-in-law,...

Keith Coning

Keith Coning

Nov 11, 2020

Keith Coning, age 82, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Grandview Hospital in Dayton.  He was born July 12, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Kenneth and Ethel (Mattix) Coning.  Keith was a graduate of Jackson Township High School class of 1956. After serving in the United States Air Force, he completed a career as...

Michelle E. Kaufman

Michelle E. Kaufman

Nov 8, 2020

Michelle E. Kaufman, age 45, of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 8, 2020.  She was born July 31, 1975 in Richmond, IN to William and Loleida Kaufman.  She was a 1993 graduate of National Trail High School.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Earl and Bessie King; paternal grandparents Albert and Pauline Kaufman.  She...

Debra J. Wilkinson

Debra J. Wilkinson

Nov 7, 2020

Debra J. (Noland) Wilkinson, 68, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Born Nov. 16, 1951, she was the daughter of Delbert and Jean Noland. She was a 1970 graduate of Twin Valley South High School, West Alexandria.Debbie was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Faith Arnold; brother, Douglas A. Noland; and brother-in-law Normand Bisson....

Timothy R. Fourman

Timothy R. Fourman

Nov 6, 2020

Timothy R. Fourman, age 47, of Lewisburg, OH passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born December 24, 1972 in Dayton, OH.  Tim was a 1991 graduate of Tri County North High School; he was a professional photographer for Enderle Tractor Pulls; and enjoyed working on cars.  He was preceded in death by...

Amber K. Smith-Miller

Amber K. Smith-Miller

Nov 1, 2020

Amber K. Smith-Miller, age 25, of Dayton OH and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away at her home on November 1, 2020.  She was born on November 14, 1994 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, OH.  She moved to Eaton in 1999 where she attended Eaton City Schools and participated in several extracurricular activities.  Amber is survived by her four...

Linda A. Coe

Linda A. Coe

Oct 30, 2020

Linda A. Coe, age 65, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Findlay, OH and Horton, MI passed away suddenly on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Preble County Emergency Center.  She was born August 14, 1955 in Dayton, OH to Mary Jane (Neff) Seim and the late Karl A. Seim. She worked over 35 years in insurance and banking.  She...

Terry L. Dowlar

Terry L. Dowlar

Oct 27, 2020

Terry L. Dowlar, 70, passed away on October 27, 2020 while in hospice care in Gulfport, MS. He was born on July 29, 1951 to the late Donald E. and Martha L. (Sheffer) Dowlar.  In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald L. Dowlar and his maternal aunt, Alice (Sheffer) Ewing, cousins, Clifford Eugene...

Joan Birkhead

Joan Birkhead

Oct 27, 2020

Joan Birkhead, age77, of Eaton, OH went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  She was born March 27, 1943 in Preble County, OH to the late Dennis and Mary (Hartman) Jones.  She was a graduate of Eaton High School; she retired from the Baxter Company in Eaton, OH; and enjoyed bowling and playing...

Twila Louise Brown

Twila Louise Brown

Oct 24, 2020

Twila Louise Brown, age 89, of Eldorado, OH was received peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, Saturday, October 24, 2020 while at home surrounded by family. She was born October 4, 1931 in Ohio to the late George M. Clemens & Lora Jane (Dixon) Clemens. Twila was a longtime member and served as President of the board of the...

Wallace "Earl" Smith

Wallace "Earl" Smith

Oct 22, 2020

Wallace “Earl” Smith, age 95, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton.  He was born July 4, 1925 in Kentucky to the late James and Alma Smith.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Tarum Shriners both of Richmond, IN; and was a past Preble County Deputy Sheriff. ...

Wallace "Wally" Scheyhing Kramer

Wallace "Wally" Scheyhing Kramer

Oct 16, 2020

Wallace “Wally” Scheyhing Kramer, age 86, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born September 26, 1934 in Eaton to the late Horace W. and Iva (Pence) Kramer.  Wally was a 1953 graduate of Eaton High School; member of the Eaton Lions Club; volunteer firefighter for the City of Eaton for...

Kaden M. Melton

Kaden M. Melton

Oct 14, 2020

Kaden M. Melton, age 13, of West Alexandria, OH passed away suddenly on October 14, 2020.  He was born on November 29, 2006 in Dayton, OH.  Kaden was an 8th grade student at Twin Valley South Middle School.  He loved to fish, playing video games and football and was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan.  He is survived by his mother...

Howard Keith White

Howard Keith White

Oct 13, 2020

Howard Keith White was born February 8, 1927 to Harmon Taylor White and Nellie Gladys Beasley White.  He was their third child.  He had three brothers: Lowell, Kenneth, and Dale, and a sister Violet Lavon better known as Betty.  Howard survived all of them.  Howard saw his first angel at the age of 5, shortly after the death of his...

Dorthy Jean Stine

Dorthy Jean Stine

Oct 13, 2020

Dorthy “Jean” Stine, age 89, of Camden, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on December 9, 1930 in Horse Cave, KY to the late Clarence Delmond and Ethel Mae (Johnson) McCloud.  She was a member of the Gratis United Methodist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...

JoAnn Thompson

JoAnn Thompson

Oct 11, 2020

JoAnn Thompson, age 84 of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton.  She was born October 20, 1935 in Gratis, OH to the late Earl and Anna (Parker) Smith.  She was a 1953 graduate of Middletown High School.  She worked for many years at Armco Steel in Middletown as a...

Helen M. Shelton

Helen M. Shelton

Oct 10, 2020

Helen M. Shelton, age 77, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on July 22, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Samuel and Grace (Selby) Swafford.  She graduated from Franklin High School in 1961.  Helen was also the cemetery Sexton for Lanier Township cemeteries, Twin Valley and Fairview Cemetery...

Phillip J. Pence

Phillip J. Pence

Oct 10, 2020

Phillip J. Pence, age 62, of Camden, OH passed away on October 10, 2020 at his residence.  He was born July 28, 1958 in Dayton, OH to Rayburn J. Pence and the late Ramona J. (Black) Pence.  He enjoyed working on motorcycles and worked many years at Parker Hannifin. In addition to his mother Ramona Pence, he is also preceded...