Obituaries

Grace E. Parker

Grace E. Parker

Jun 16, 2020

Grace E. Parker, age 88, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Martville, NY passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  Grace was born on September 3, 1931 in Fair Haven, NY.  She was an active member of her church in New York where she played the organ and piano for many years.  She was preceded in death...

Lois J. Jones

Lois J. Jones

Jun 14, 2020

Lois J. Jones, age 96, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. She was born June 2, 1924 in Springfield, OH to the late Cecil R. and Deloris A. (Johannes) Buchanan. Lois was a 1942 graduate of Bryan High School in Yellow Springs, OH and studied at Miami Jacobs...

Karen S. Walters

Karen S. Walters

Jun 9, 2020

Karen S. Walters (Shake), age 61, of Germantown, OH and formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 22, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Max and Dorothy Shake. She enjoyed crafting and gardening. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her granddaughter Kailea...

Hysell V. Pennington

Hysell V. Pennington

Jun 8, 2020

Hysell Vernon Pennington, age 83, of Somerset, KY and formerly of New Paris, OH passed away June 8, 2020 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY after a sudden illness. He was born March 21, 1937 in Dew Drop, KY to the late Tom and Rosie (Goodman) Pennington. He founded P & W Auto Sales along with the New...

Dustin A. Hutchins

Dustin A. Hutchins

Jun 7, 2020

Dustin A. Hutchins, age 22, of New Paris, OH passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital due to results of an auto accident. He was born March 21, 1998 in Dayton, OH to Kevin Hutchins and Jeanyne Hutchins. He was a graduate of Eaton High School. He currently worked with his grandfather doing floor installation for...

Helen Jane Voge

Helen Jane Voge

Jun 7, 2020

Helen Jane Carrol Voge passed away on Sunday, June 7th at her home on Windy Heights Farm. Always a fan of Independence Day, she was born on the 4th of July in 1940 in Seaman, Ohio to late Ted and Jessie Carroll. She graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1958. Helen married Bill Voge on June 30th,...

Wallace D. Michael

Wallace D. Michael

Jun 3, 2020

Wallace D. Michael (Wally), age 89, of Franklin, OH and formerly of Gratis, OH went to be with our Lord Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Hospice of Butler and Warren County in Middletown, OH.  He was born April 09, 1931 in Gratis, OH to the late Norman and Norma (Darraugh) Michael.  Wallace retired from Armco Steel in Middletown, OH in...

William "Bill" Hamilton

William "Bill" Hamilton

Jun 2, 2020

William “Bill” Hamilton, age 80, of Greenville, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1939 in Preble County to the late George William and Virginia Ruth Hamilton. William retired as a lineman from DP&L after 39 years of service. He was an avid woodworker and grew...

Melvin E. James

Melvin E. James

May 30, 2020

Melvin E. James, age 89, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. He was born on October 17, 1930 in Lewisburg, OH to the late Karl W. and Inez L. (Bucher) James. Melvin retired from the Dana Perfect Circle Company in Richmond, IN and was also a longtime Preble County farmer....

Sheryl Beth "Sherry" Gray

Sheryl Beth "Sherry" Gray

May 29, 2020

Sheryl B. “Sherry” Gray (Taggart), age 61, of Greenville, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born June 29, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH to Betty (Nickerson) Wilton and the late William Gray. She was formerly employed as a mental health therapist at Good Samaritan Behavioral Health in...

Dolphus Woodrow Pierce

Dolphus Woodrow Pierce

May 28, 2020

Dolphus Woodrow “Doc” Pierce, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 28, 2020. He was born September 26, 1937 to the late Rastis and Edith Pierce of Monterey, TN. Doc retired from Johns-Manville after 30 plus years of service. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was always...

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...