Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 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 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...

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