Obituaries

Feb 2, 2019

Judith Elaine Buehner, age 81, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH. She was born December 26, 1937 in York, PA to the late Russell and Leona Wheeler. Judith was a 1955 graduate of Farmersville High School; she was a Milk Tester for over 50 years, testing milk at many of...

Jan 31, 2019

Sandra L. McLain, age 79, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was born January 23, 1940 in Loveland, OH to the late Evelyn (Cramer) Johnson Rumele and George Johnson. Sandra was a Home Caregiver for many years throughout the Preble County area. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 29, 2019

BIRD, Judy L. (Purvis), age 61 of Eaton, OH. passed away suddenly Tues. Jan. 29, 2019.  She was born in Frenchburg, KY. on Feb. 14, 1957 to Marvin and Ruby (Wills) Purvis.  She worked many years at Advix Mfg. in Mason. She was also a beautician. She is survived by her husband, Josh Bird, 2 children,  2 step children, grandchildren, 4 sisters, a...

Jan 25, 2019

ZUKOWITZ, Nancy Ann, age 86 of West Alexandria, Oh. passed away Sat. Jan. 26, 2019 in Dayton.  She was born in Lanier Township, OH. on Nov. 23, 1932 to John and Edna (Buehner) Cotterman.  Nancy was a graduate of Lanier High School.  She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Ingomar, OH.  She was also a member of the Short Wing Piper...

Jan 23, 2019

Jan 23, 2019

MOORE, Versae V., age 91 of West Alexandria, Oh. passed away Wed. Jan. 23, 2019 in Eaton.  She was born in West Alexandria on Mar. 19, 1927 to George and Mary (MacGreagor) Winkelman.  She was a 1945 graduate of West Alexandria High School.  Versae worked for Salem Lutheran Church for 30 years.  She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, West Alexandria, had worked...

Jan 22, 2019

Gregory A. Fisher, age 66, of Centerville, IN passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Rosebud Village Care Center in Richmond, IN. He was born March 7, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late Charles E. and Betty Lou Fisher. Greg retired as an Outside Salesman after 26 years of employment with Motion Industries. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and...

Jan 19, 2019

Susan K. Kelch-Creech, age 55, of Eaton, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was born November 1, 1963 in Dayton to Bob Kelch and the late Charlene (Schroer) Kelch. A graduate of Northmont High School, Sue had a deep love for animals; enjoyed cooking for her family, who loved her macaroni and cheese; loved to dance; was a dedicated...

Jan 19, 2019

Bradley D. Creech, age 56, of Eaton, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was born August 5, 1962 in Dayton, OH. Brad was a 1981 graduate of Twin Valley High School. He was an avid fisherman and golfer (professional hacker) and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He worked for 30 years at Neaton Auto Products and for the...

Jan 17, 2019

Walter R Watson, 94, of Eaton, Ohio, succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones on January 17, 2019.  Born January 31, 1924 in Roscoe, KY, Walter was the son of Logan W. Watson and Sarah A (Lester) Watson.  Walter is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Martha Lake (Oliver) Watson, daughter Patricia (Stephen) Spurgeon,...

Jan 16, 2019

JOHNSON, Donna Lee, age 84 of Gratis, OH. passed away Wed. Jan. 16, 2019 in Richmond, IN.  She was born in Gratis, OH. on Mar. 19, 1934 to Lloyd and Mildred (Darragh) Coleman.  She was a graduate of Gratis High School.  Donna had worked for Preble Shawnee Schools as a cook.  She was a member of the Gratis United Methodist Church.  She is survived by...

Jan 15, 2019

STONER, David S., age 55 of Eaton, OH. passed away suddenly, Tues. Jan. 15, 2019 in Middletown. He was born in Dayton, OH. on Nov. 9, 1963 to Robert and Judith (Keaton) Stoner.  He had worked at Brown Transport for many years.  He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Regina Stoner, stepson, Justin Boyd, Eaton, OH.  2 brothers, Allen (Tammy) Stoner,...

Jan 14, 2019

Bettye Pauline Meeks, age 81, formerly of West Manchester, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born January 21, 1937 in Carroll, OH to the late Charles L. and Mary E. (Miller) Schlotterbeck. Bettye was a 1955 graduate of Monroe High School and graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor’s of Science...

Jan 11, 2019

Margaret Johnson Worrell, was born on July 21, 1928 to the parents of Gilbert Johnson and Lola (Miley) Johnson in Eaton, OH. She met Joseph Worrell in 1949 and they were married on September 30, 1949. Their children Pamela and Terry were born in the early 1950’s. Margaret was the first employee of Henny Penny Corporation along with Jack Cobb...

Jan 6, 2019

Marigene R. Sinks, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born December 18, 1938 in Eaton to the late Orville O. and Mary Irene (Miller) Shock. She is survived by her husband Arthur Sinks; son Scott (fiancé Kim Haynes) Sinks; son Neil (Kasi) Sinks; grandchildren: Taylor (Nick)...

Jan 6, 2019

Joyce D Hardin, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away in her sleep on January 6, 2019 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born on December 24, 1936 in Richmond IN. Preceded in death by her parent’s TF and Marie Johnson; brothers Delbert and Paul; and sisters Patricia, Norma Lee and Delores. She is survived by her...

Jan 5, 2019

GARLAND, Rita M., age 79 of Dayton, OH. formerly of Preble County, OH. died Sat. Jan. 5, 2019 in Dayton.  She was born in Cumberland, MD. on July 10, 1939 to Rev. Harold and Mildred (Oster) Garland.  She was a graduate of West Alexandria High School and received her Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees from Wright State University.  She had worked for Mercer County...

Jan 3, 2019

BAYES, Harold, age 96 of Gratis, OH. passed away, Thurs. Jan. 3, 2019 in Oxford.  He was born in Oil Springs, KY. on July 4, 1922 to Charles and Charlotte (Vencil) Bayes.  Harold was a WWII Navy veteran.  He worked at General Motors for many years and retired in 1976.  He was a member of Gratis United Methodist Church and a member of the...

Jan 2, 2019

Ronald E. Hale, age 74, of Camden, OH passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 25, 1944 in Richmond, IN to the late Clyde and Betty Hale. Ron enjoyed camping and being a “camp host” with his wife Diane at various campgrounds; he was a C.B. club member; and he retired after 28 years...

Dec 31, 2018

Shellee Abner, age 46, of West Alexandria, OH passed away suddenly on Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born November 5, 1972 in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her mother Sharon M. (Berry) Staley and father Danny L. Abner. She is survived by her sons Sydnee and Seth Kosak of Dayton, OH; sister Sarah Abner of St....