Obituaries

Clarence A. Driver, Jr.

Clarence A. Driver, Jr.

Dec 30, 2017

Clarence A. Driver Jr., age 63, of New Paris, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born in Richmond on September 14, 1954 to the late Clarence A. and Marjorie (Monroe) Driver, Sr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran; and was a member of the Twin Creek Chapel Church, West Manchester. He also taught...

Sarah Alice Spitler

Sarah Alice Spitler

Dec 27, 2017

SPITLER, Sarah A., age 104 of Eaton, OH. died Wed. Dec. 27, 2017 at her residence.  She was born in Preble County, OH. on Aug. 27, 1913 to Willard and Ruth (Trunck) Andrews.  Sarah was a retired 3rd grade school teacher and taught 26 years in the Dayton area.  She was a member of Delta Theta Tau, Alpha Garden Club, Eaton, OH. Berema...

Kyle Andrew Watkins

Kyle Andrew Watkins

Dec 20, 2017

Watkins, Kyle Andrew, age 27 of Somerville, OH.  passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 in Winter Haven, FL. He was born on Dec. 21, 1989 in  Dayton, OH to Claude and Angela (Toler) Watkins. Kyle went to Preble Shawnee Schools and his interests included four-wheeling, fishing, music, especially playing the drums, where he earned his nick name “Happy Feet”, his favorite band...

Genevieve Lucille Trump

Genevieve Lucille Trump

Dec 17, 2017

Genevieve Lucille Trump, age 100, of Eaton and formerly of Eldorado, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Vancrest Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born October 9, 1917 in Preble County to the late Roy and Nellie (Hapner) Ott. She was a 1936 graduate of Monroe High School where she was crowned the first May Day Queen; was a...

Jason Robert White

Jason Robert White

Dec 8, 2017

Jason Robert White, age 43 of Englewood, OH and formerly of Preble County, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 8, 2017. He was born July 1, 1974 in Greenville, OH to Ronald and Vicki (French) White. Jason was a U.S. Air Force Veteran; graduated from Miami Valley J.V.S. in 1994; and was employed at the TA Truck Stop in Eaton....

Marjorie Leslie

Marjorie Leslie

Dec 6, 2017

LESLIE, Marjorie J., age 91 of Niceville, FL. passed away on Dec. 6, 2017.  She was born on Mar. 28, 1926 in Preble County, OH. to Leroy and Alta (Gilbert) Eson.  She resided in West Alexandria and Eaton, OH. for 71 years before moving to Niceville, FL. in 1997 to live near her daughter and family.  She was preceded in death by her...

Toby Lynn Sandlin

Toby Lynn Sandlin

Nov 26, 2017

Toby Lynn Sandlin, age 58, of Eaton, found the peace she had been searching for on Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was born August 3, 1959 in Dayton to Robert (deceased) and Diane Kasten. She was a graduate of Eaton High School and resided in Eaton her entire life. Toby was a friend to everyone and had a special place...

Alice Elaine Morrow

Alice Elaine Morrow

Nov 24, 2017

Alice Elaine Morrow, age 72, of Greenville and formerly of Eaton, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at the Atrium Medical Center in Middletown. She was born December 28, 1944 to the late Cecil Martin and Mamie Rose Gilbert. She retired from Housekeeping at Miami University. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband...

Dennis Williams

Dennis Williams

Nov 22, 2017

Alma Dennis Williams passed away on November 22, 2017 at Eskaton Village in Grass Valley, California. She was 92.Dennis was born on August 31, 1925 in Montgomery, West Virginia to Denver and Alma Brown. After graduating from high school, she attended Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and graduated with a BA in Vocal Music. At the conservatory, she met James Louis...

Lynn F. Sorrell

Lynn F. Sorrell

Nov 20, 2017

Lynn F. Sorrell, age 65, of Eldorado, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 01, 1952 in Richmond to the late Leslie and Catherine (Eyler) Sorrell. Lynn was a 1970 graduate of National Trail High School; and was a lifelong Preble County farmer. He is survived by a host of friends. Visitation will be...

Teresa Kay Bishop

Teresa Kay Bishop

Nov 18, 2017

BISHOP, (Emerick) Teresa Kay, age 50 of Somerville, OH. died Sat.  Nov. 18, 2017.  She was born in Middletown, OH. on Dec. 8, 1966 to Jim and Karen (Keesling) Emerick.   She was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Teresa had worked as a caregiver in the healthcare field.  She loved art, loved to travel and also loved her furry friends.  She is survived by her...

Larry Looker

Larry Looker

Nov 12, 2017

LOOKER, Larry Noel, age 79, of Eaton, OH., formerly of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at his residence.  He was born in Richmond, IN. on Dec. 25, 1937 to Harold and Susie (Carter) Looker.  Larry was a 1956 graduate of New Bremen High School and received his B.S. Degree from Bowling Green State University.  He was a retired school...

Robert Louis Livezey

Robert Louis Livezey

Nov 4, 2017

Robert Louis Livezey, 97 of West Alexandria, OH., passed away November 4, 2017 at Vancrest Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. Born in Grinnell, IA in 1919, he was the son of the late James and Jennie (Slaven) Livezey. In 1940 he married Glema (Tish) Livezey and had 5 children. After her death in 1991, he married Judy (Trythrall) Livezey in...

Robert Day

Robert Day

Nov 1, 2017

DAY, Robert, age 50, of Eaton, OH. died Wed. Nov. 1, 2017 in West Alexandria.  He was born in Dayton, OH. on Nov. 27, 1966 to Marion Day Jr. and Marsha (Greene) Day.   He was a 1985 graduate of Miami Valley Joint Vocational School and Valley View High School.  Rob worked as a iron worker for Local #290.  He is survived by his...

Ronald Wyan

Ronald Wyan

Oct 28, 2017

WYAN, Ronald, age 83 of West Alexandria, OH. died Sat. Oct. 27, 2017 in New Lebanon.  He was born in Arcanum, OH on June 24, 1934 to Donald and Alice (Spitler) Wyan.  He had worked as a truck driver and also as a house painter. He enjoyed fishing as a hobby.  He was an Army veteran.  He is survived by his wife of 63...

George Miller Jr.

George Miller Jr.

Oct 27, 2017

MILLER, George Jr., age 65 of Gratis, OH. died Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 in Dayton.  He was born in Dayton, OH. on Oct. 7, 1952 to George and Kay (Lawpher) Miller.  He was Air Force veteran and had worked as a security guard.  He is survived by his son, Jason Miller (Tera O’Diam) of Germantown, OH., daughter, Jayme Miller, West Alexandria, OH., 7...

Dorothy Brashears

Dorothy Brashears

Oct 22, 2017

BRASHEARS, Dorothy Jean, age 82 of Gratis, OH. died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Gratis.  She was born in Breathitt County, KY. on Dec. 8, 1934 to Clinton and Laura (Gabbard) Childers.  She is survived by 5 children, Denise (Raymond) Reynolds, Gratis, OH., Linda (Barry) Wilson, Middletown, OH., William “Billy” (Julie) Brashears and Karen Brashears, all of Gratis, OH. and Jeff (Alice...

Betty Jean Bellar

Betty Jean Bellar

Oct 22, 2017

BELLAR, Betty Jean, age 79, of West Alexandria, OH. went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017.  She was born in Lancing, TN. on Oct. 17, 1938 to Glendon and Pearl (Waites) Dodson.  She was a faithful member of West Alexandria Pentecostal Church.  She was known for her love of baking delicious pies, singing and songwriting.  She is survived by her...

Edna I. Bowers

Edna I. Bowers

Oct 21, 2017

Edna I. Bowers, 92, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton, Kettering, OH. She was born July 15, 1925, in Amity, OH. Edna was a graduate of Trotwood High School and Miami University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and taught 2nd grade in the Eaton Community Schools. She also served as Health...

Gene Robinson

Gene Robinson

Oct 11, 2017

ROBINSON, Gene, age 76 of West Carrollton, OH. passed away Wed. Oct. 11, 2017 in Dayton.  He was born in Manchester, KY. on Mar. 21, 1941 to Alex and Pearlee (Davidson) Robinson.  He was a graduate of Wayne High School.  Mr. Robinson served as a pastor and ordained Bishop for the Church of God, most recently he had retired and was attending Stratford...