Obituaries

Brantley Bo Groh

Brantley Bo Groh

Oct 8, 2020

Brantley Bo Groh, 8 days old, passed away on October 8, 2020 at his home with his loving parents and family by his side. He is survived by his parents Andrew and Amanda Groh of Camden; siblings Coltan, Brooke and Gracie Groh all of Camden; maternal grandparents Jeff (Shirley) Gamble and Tamara (Ron) Cupp all of Camden; paternal grandparents Douglas...

Georgianna Baker

Georgianna Baker

Oct 4, 2020

Georgianna Baker, age 72, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her residence.  She was born May 24, 1948 in Richmond, IN to the late Theodore and Bessie Clark.  She was a member of the First Brethren Church in Gratis; she also enjoyed reading and traveling.  She worked as a nurses aid for several years at...

Marilyn Sue French Steinhauser

Marilyn Sue French Steinhauser

Oct 3, 2020

Marilyn Sue French Steinhauser, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born April 21, 1940 in Lancing, TN to the late Glen and Pearlie Mae (Waits) Dodson.  She operated her own child daycare center in Eaton for over 25 years.  In addition to her parents, she...

Doyle "Dan" Cavin, Jr.

Doyle "Dan" Cavin, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

Doyle “Dan” Cavin, Jr., age 83, of Eaton, OH (Lakengren) passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his residence.  He was born November 15, 1936 in Dayton, OH to the late Doyle, Sr. and Marie (McCoy) Cavin.  Dan was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  He retired from General Motors in Dayton.  He was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. ...

James E. Wilson

James E. Wilson

Oct 1, 2020

James E. Wilson, age 73, of Eaton, OH passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his residence.  He was born August 26, 1947 in Richmond, IN to the late Donald and Bernice (Ruby) Wilson.  Jim was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  He worked at Geeding Auto in West Manchester; and retired from the Preble County...

Joyce Elaine Gerhardt Storer

Joyce Elaine Gerhardt Storer

Oct 1, 2020

Joyce Elaine (Bowers) Gerhardt Storer of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at her residence.  Born near Eaton, OH, on September 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Edith (Ashworth) Bowers.  She was a 1949 graduate of Jackson High School and a member of the Eaton United Church of Christ.  Joyce farmed...

Terry A. Barnhart

Terry A. Barnhart

Sep 29, 2020

Terry A. Barnhart, age 67, of Charleston, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, Illinois.  Born on December 13, 1952 in Middletown, Ohio, he was the son of Russell and Helen (Hanks) Barnhart.  He was a 1971 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School in Camden, Ohio.  Terry attended Miami University, Oxford, Ohio where he...

John W. Herrmann

John W. Herrmann

Sep 29, 2020

John W. Herrmann, age 85, of Eldorado, OH, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.  He was born May 31, 1935 in Connersville, IN to the late Edward H. and Louise M. (Roell) Herrmann.  He was a graduate of Monroe High School; and was a member of St. John Catholic Church, New Paris, OH.  He retired from the Dana Corporation...

Retired Lt. Colonel Michael Kent Koeller

Retired Lt. Colonel Michael Kent Koeller

Sep 28, 2020

Retired Lt. Colonel Michael Kent Koeller, age 79, of Alameda, CA and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at his residence in Bradenton, Florida.  He was born September 8, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late Russell and Beatrice Koeller.  He is survived by his daughter Kristen Koeller, his son Mark Koeller, and his...

Molly Moormeier

Molly Moormeier

Sep 27, 2020

Molly Moormeier, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 24, 1940 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Kenneth and Vivian (Sink) Leisure.  Molly was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Eaton; member of the Alpha Garden Club; member of the Book Club; enjoyed playing cards with...

Ralph E. Rothwell

Ralph E. Rothwell

Sep 27, 2020

Ralph E. Rothwell, age 77, of West Manchester, OH passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his residence.  He was born January 20, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Dr. Charles and Emma Inez “Inie” Rothwell.  He was a 1961 graduate of Monroe High School.  Ralph was a lifelong Preble County farmer and was co-owner and operator of Tri-Star...

Barbara S. Chapman

Barbara S. Chapman

Sep 26, 2020

Barbara Chapman passed away following a short illness on September 26, 2020.  Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Chapman, and her parents, Ivan and Geraldine Stowe.  She is survived by her brother Don (Susan) Stowe, her sister Linda Stowe, and two nephews, Jesse Stowe and Jeff Carico.  Barbara is a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and...

Ron J. Carbaugh

Ron J. Carbaugh

Sep 21, 2020

Ron J. Carbaugh, age 63, of Eaton, OH and formerly of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020.  He was born May 15, 1957 in Dayton, OH to the late Joseph William and Violet May Carbaugh.  Ron was a 1975 graduate of Fairborn High School and earned an Associate of Criminal Justice Degree from Sinclair Community College. ...

John Fudge

John Fudge

Sep 20, 2020

John Fudge, born in New Lebanon, Ohio November 13th, 1938, the youngest son of the late Frederick W. and Mary Louise (Tullis) Fudge. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Ruth E. Fudge and by two older brothers, Malcolm T. Fudge and David C. Fudge.  He is survived by his wife, Thelma I. Fudge of Venice Florida, daughter...

Thomas Edwin Christman

Thomas Edwin Christman

Sep 19, 2020

CPO Thomas Edwin Christman, USN (Ret) Thomas Edwin Christman, age 58 of Eaton, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 19, 2020 while visiting friends in Colorado.  He was born December 8, 1961 in Yakima, WA to the late Ralph E. Christman and the late Nellie M. (Kanzig) Christman.  Tom was a military veteran, having served 20 years in the...

Florence G. Collins

Florence G. Collins

Sep 13, 2020

Florence G. Collins, age 99, of Eaton, OH and formerly Vandalia, OH passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton.  She was born June 14, 1921 in Dayton, OH to the late John and Gertrude (Rosenka) Clauss.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ross Collins who passed away in 1999; and...

Kristina Katherine Lynn Moore

Kristina Katherine Lynn Moore

Sep 11, 2020

On Friday September 11, 2020, Kristina Katherine Lynn Moore, loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend left this world too soon at the age of 26 years old.  Born to mother Yvonne Moore and Father Timothy Moore on December 21st and lovingly raised by Mother Cindy Moore and Father Paul Moore.  Survived by Jayden Moore, Dayten Pate (Damon), brother Timothy Moore...

Iva Cameron Loy

Iva Cameron Loy

Sep 8, 2020

Iva Cameron Loy, age 103, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton.  She was born July 7, 1917 in Preble County, OH to the late Harry and Sarah Ellen (Fudge) Lipps.  She was a member of the Eaton United Church of Christ; was a 70-year member of the Eastern Star Ideal...

William D. "Willie" Roebuck

William D. "Willie" Roebuck

Sep 4, 2020

William D. “Willie” Roebuck, age 94, of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at Vancrest Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born December 21, 1925 in Dayton, OH to the late Malry and Elizabeth Roebuck.  He was a 1944 graduate of Dunbar High School and was recruited to attend and play basketball at Central State University.  Before starting...

Judy K. Henson

Judy K. Henson

Sep 4, 2020

Judy K. Henson, age 77, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Gratis, OH passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at Vancrest of Eaton Nursing Center.  She was born July 14, 1943 in Preble County to the late Emerson and Suetta (McIntosh) Mullendore.  She was a 1961 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School.  She retired as the deli manager at the...