Obituaries

Vera Eileen McKee

Vera Eileen McKee

Jun 30, 2019

Vera E. (Carson) McKee, age 89, of Eaton, OH formally Richmond, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born April 18, 1930 in Lebanon, OH to the late Joseph and Cecelia (Aulburger) Carson. In addition to her parents, Vera was also preceded in death by her husband Robert L. McKee in...

Janet Adams

Janet Adams

Jun 28, 2019

Adams, Janet Irene (Essig), age 79 of Trenton, OH., died Friday June 28, 2019 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born Feb. 18, 1940 in Middletown, OH to Milo and Ferne (Smith) Essig. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Edward Adams. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her....

Betty J. Lumpkins

Betty J. Lumpkins

Jun 28, 2019

Betty Jane (Adkins) Lumpkins, age 93, of Eaton, OH went to the Lord on June 28th, 2019 at Reid Hospital Hospice. She was born July 6, 1925 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Wallace and Wealtha (Scott) Adkins of Catlettsburg, KY. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Lumpkins; one sister Evelyn (Adkins)...

Russell Pierson

Russell Pierson

Jun 27, 2019

PIERSON, Russell "Cracker", age 88 of West Elkton, OH. died suddenly Thurs. June 27, 2019 in Hamilton.  He was born May 8, 1931 to Joseph and Mildred (Wetzel) Pierson.  He was an Army veteran and served in Germany.  Russell had retired from Armco Steel after many years.  He is survived by 2 daughters, Pam (Larry) Ristaneo, West Alexandria, OH. and...

Martha E Swartsell

Martha E Swartsell

Jun 22, 2019

Martha E. Swartsell, age 83, of Eaton, Ohio passed away on June 22, 2019 at her home. She was born April 11, 1936 in Jeffersonville, Ohio to the late Bertha Elizabeth (Eales) Merritt and Loren J. Merritt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Carl H. Swartsell; one sister Iris Lamb;...

James MacFadyen

James MacFadyen

Jun 17, 2019

MacFADYEN, James, age 83 of Farmersville, OH. passed away Mon. June 17, 2019 in Dayton.  He was born in Arkadelphia, AR. on Feb. 16, 1936 to Donald and Mildred (Baker) MacFadyen. He was a Korean Army veteran serving from 1954 to 1956.  Mr MacFadyen received his undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Florida where he was on their...

Phyllis K. Stover

Phyllis K. Stover

Jun 12, 2019

Phyllis K. Stover, age 61, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born May 26, 1958 to the late Tom and Betty (Fields) Couch. Phyllis was a 1976 graduate of Eaton High School. She worked at Neaton Auto Products Manufacturing in Eaton for the last 26 years. In addition to her parents,...

Patricia E. Parks

Patricia E. Parks

Jun 7, 2019

Patricia E. Parks, age 65, of Eaton, Ohio passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Southview Hospital. She was born December 29, 1953 in Athens, Ohio. Patricia was an Army National Guard Veteran; was a member of the V.F.W. Post #8066, Eaton, Ohio and proudly conducted the wreath ceremony for many years at the Memorial Day parade; she was also...

Doris J. Ashman

Doris J. Ashman

Jun 7, 2019

Doris J. Ashman, age 88, of Eaton, OH went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born February 16, 1931 in Preble County to the late Jess and Julia (Emrick) Steiner. She was a 1949 graduate of Monroe High School; was a member of the Covenant...

Marian Rose Cutrer

Marian Rose Cutrer

Jun 7, 2019

Marian Rose Cutrer, age 90, of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born February 22, 1929 in Dresden, Ohio to the late Ralph E. and Esther E. (Spring) Schumacher. She graduated from Dresden Jefferson High School in 1947. After graduation she met the love of her life, Howard Cutrer...

Harold J. Worley

Harold J. Worley

Jun 4, 2019

Harold J. Worley of Eaton peacefully departed family and made his journey to Heaven on June 4, 2019, at the age of 93 years. He was born in Eaton to Joe and Anna Worley on July 22, 1925. He and the surviving love of his life, Janice, were married 72 years. His children and grandchildren were the light of his...

Linda Spitler

Linda Spitler

Jun 3, 2019

SPITLER, Linda, age 70 of Eaton, OH. passed away suddenly Mon. June 3, 2019 in KY.  She was born in Dayton, OH. on July 20, 1948 to Richard and Elizabeth (Geyer) Ricks.  She was a 1966 graduate of Twin Valley South High school in West Alexandria, OH.  Linda had worked many years for Lakengren Water Authority, Eaton, OH.  She is...

Leon A. Ludy

Leon A. Ludy

Jun 2, 2019

Leon A. Ludy, age 69, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019. Private services at the convenience of the family. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com.

Charles Douglas Crouse

Charles Douglas Crouse

May 30, 2019

CROUSE, Charles Douglas, age 76 of West Alexandria, Oh. passed away suddenly on Thurs. May 30, 2019.  He was born in West Alexandria, OH. on Feb. 25, 1943 to Charles and Irma (Pelle) Crouse.  He was a 1961 graduate of West Alexandria High School. Doug had many careers. He drove trucks for Brown Transport, Eaton, OH., and Pence-Potter Trucking, Germantown,...

Martha Miller

Martha Miller

May 29, 2019

MILLER, Martha Sue, age 85, of Dayton, OH. passed away Wed. May 29, 2019.  She was born in Strawberry Plains,  TN. on May 27, 1934 to John and Elizabeth (Stipes) Childress.  She  worked for many years as a controller for King Kold Meats.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Donald Miller Jr. in 1980.  She is survived...

Onedra Martin

Onedra Martin

May 28, 2019

MARTIN, Onedra, age 101, of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Tues. May 28, 2019 in Dayton.  She was born in Syracuse, OH. on Oct. 4, 1917.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew on Mar. 12, 2001.  She was a member of Grace Brethren Church, Rte. 35, West Alexandria, OH.  She is survived by her daughter, Mary Baughman,...

Frederick Gene Shade

Frederick Gene Shade

May 28, 2019

Frederick Gene Shade, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born October 11, 1938 in New Lebanon, OH to the late Omer William and Cora Irene (Howell) Shade. Fred was one of the original clients to work at L&M Products (formerly the Training Center), continuing his employment for over 40...

Carl W. Couch

Carl W. Couch

May 26, 2019

Carl W. Couch, age 67, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 23, 1952 in Hamilton, OH to the late Calloway and Marjorie (Benner) Couch. Carl was a musician since he was 15 years old, playing professionally for most of his life. He was most known for playing the bass...

Allen L. Toney

Allen L. Toney

May 25, 2019

Allen L. Toney, age 77, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton from Cancer. He was born April 7, 1942 in Richmond, IN to Howard E. Toney and the late Dorothea J. (Miller) Toney. Al was a 1960 graduate of Dixon High School; he was a Special Deputy for the Preble County Sheriff’s Office;...

Ruth Bowman

Ruth Bowman

May 24, 2019

BOWMAN, Ruth S., age 94, formerly of Eaton, OH. died May 24, 2019 in WI.  She was born in Preble County, OH. on Jan. 21, 1925 to Omer and Runella (Deaton) Brubaker.  She is survived by 4 children, Bonnie (Byron) Miller, Betty (Philip) Cook, Mary Jane (John) Beery, Daniel (Sally) Bowman, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and sister, Anna Brower,...