Obituaries

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....

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...

Apr 10, 2020

Margaret Wilma Dues, age 101, died at the Greenbriar Nursing Center, Eaton, Ohio on April 10, 2020. She was born on February 14, 1919, to J.F. and Mary Ann (Shaw) Lyons, West Lafayette Road, Coshocton, Ohio. On July 4, 1942, she married Wilfred P. Dues at St. Columba’s Church, Dothan, Alabama. Survivors include her daughter, Debbora Jane Jones, Columbia, Missouri,...

Apr 10, 2020

Nancy E. Kiracofe, age 79, of Camden, OH passed away at home on Friday, April 10, 2020.  She was born June 3, 1940 in Brookville, OH to the late R. Deo and Mabel I. (Longenecker) Baker.  Nancy farmed alongside her husband, Dick, for many years in Camden.  She was a lifelong member of the Gratis Church of the Brethren; and...

Apr 8, 2020

Joyce Louise (Eikenbery) Brubaker, daughter of Carlton Brower and Ellen Elizabeth (Shoup) Eikenbery, was born October 31, 1932 in Preble County, OH where she lived her entire life. She departed this life April 8, 2020 at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 8 days. Her health declined rapidly after a stroke on February 29, 2020. Mother’s remaining days...

Apr 8, 2020

Sheila Adkins, age 69, of Gratis, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, OH.  She was born March 6, 1951 in Breathitt County, KY to the late Pearl Allen and Oma (Hudson) Dollinger.  Sheila worked for many years at the Baxter Company in Eaton and recently retired as a manager from the Gratis Eagles...

Apr 1, 2020

Joanne J. Studebaker, age 68, of West Manchester, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 3, 1951 in Dayton, OH to the late Clifford E. and Genevieve J. (Handley) Daily. Joanne retired from the Henny Penny Corporation after 28 years of employment. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...

Mar 28, 2020

Samuel Long, Jr., age 86, of Hillsboro, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 6, 1933 in Morgan County, KY to the late Samuel and Alma (Collingsworth) Sr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers Neil (Grace) Long and James...

Mar 28, 2020

Aloma Jean Stevens, age 77, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on March 28, 2020.  She was born June 21, 1942 in Moorehead, KY to the late Wheeler Preston and Nellie Gray Epperhart.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Jerry D. Stevens, who passed away in 2006.  She is survived by her...

Mar 27, 2020

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Mar 17, 2020

Leland L. Price, age 77, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Brookdale Senior Living in Englewood, OH. He was born March 19, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Harold and Irene Price. He was a 1960 graduate of Monroe High School. He was formerly the owner/operator...

Mar 16, 2020

Donald A. Macpherson, age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1930 in Covington, KY to the late Walter C. and Jane E. (Grote) Macpherson. Don retired after 44 years of employment from the DP&L company. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...

Mar 14, 2020

Paul G. Young, age 74, of Camden, OH passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties in Middletown. He was born April 7, 1945 in Eaton, OH to the late Willie B. and Ina Belle Young. Paul was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War, and was stationed in Vung Tau, Vietnam....

Mar 9, 2020

Sam Muncy, age 71, of Eaton, OH was called home to be with God Monday, March 9, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born October 10, 1948 in Harlan KY to the late Willard Sr. and Ruby (Frye) Muncy. Sam joined the Navel Reserve in 1966 and was called to active duty three weeks before graduation at Eaton High...

Mar 8, 2020

Audrey Kathleen Shelton Reeves Gilbert passed away March 8, 2020 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, Ohio.  She was born October 13, 1927 in Dayton, the daughter of Fred and Marjorie Leonard Shelton. She graduated from Lanier High in 1945. Her places of employment included Loerke’s Restaurant, Twin Valley Bank, McCall Corp., Lau Blower, Curp’s Greenhouse and Baker’s Restaurant....

Mar 5, 2020

Daniel Wayne Byrd, age 53, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Danny was born at Middletown Hospital on June 19, 1966. He grew up in Middletown, Ohio and lived most of his adult life in Preble County, Ohio. He attended Madison Township schools and worked a variety of jobs during his lifetime. Once he began working commercial and industrial...

Mar 4, 2020

Thomas R. Corwin, age 78, of Eaton, OH passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. He was born May 13, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late John and M. Louise (Butler) Corwin. He retired from the Dana Corporation in Richmond, IN after many years of employment. He enjoyed fishing and spending time...

Mar 3, 2020

Mar 1, 2020

Linda L. Morrisey, age 69, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Dayton, OH passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Maple Gardens Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born July 12, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Neal Morrisey. She is survived by her stepdaughters Sandra (Ryan) Holway of Fairborn and Sharon (Jeremy) Wheeland...