Obituaries

Phillip G. "Bingo" Wright

Phillip G. "Bingo" Wright

Jan 3, 2024

Phillip G. “Bingo” Wright, age 82, of Eaton and formerly of West Alexandria, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born October 15, 1941 in Richmond, IN.  He was a member of the West Alexandria Church of the Brethren; was a self-employed plaster for 30 years and was later a maintenance worker and bus...

Kathy Thralls

Kathy Thralls

Dec 31, 2023

Kathy Thralls, age 65, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  She was born August 11, 1958 in Richmond, IN to the late Charles Edward and Jean Ann (Wysong) Shafer.  Kathy was a 1976 graduate of Eaton High School; she retired from the Finance Department at Neaton...

Robert M. Howell

Robert M. Howell

Dec 30, 2023

Robert M. Howell, age 79 of Gratis, OH died at his residence on Saturday, December 30, 2023.  He was born July 15, 1944 in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada to Albert and Sylvia Howell. Bob was a member of the Eaton First Church of God.  He was a veteran, though a Canadian citizen, he fought for the United States in the...

Ruth Williams

Ruth Williams

Dec 27, 2023

Ruth Williams, age 92, of Eaton, died Wednesday afternoon, December 27, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton. Ruth retired from The Register-Herald in Eaton after 60 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, James.  

Survived by one sister, Nellie Fudge of Eaton; two sons, Joe Williams and Steve (Candy) Williams both of Eaton; one daughter, Sue...

James L. Wynkoop

James L. Wynkoop

Dec 22, 2023

James L. Wynkoop, age 97, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH.  James was born on Monday, September 13, 1926 to Charles and Marie Wynkoop in Eldorado, OH, later to be adopted by Edgar Wynkoop and his wife Gladys.  James was a 1944 graduate of Monroe High School; and enlisted in...

Bernard E. "Bernie" Roell

Bernard E. "Bernie" Roell

Dec 22, 2023

Bernard E. “Bernie” Roell, age 84, of College Corner, OH passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023.  He was born January 13, 1939 in Hamilton, OH to the late Paul P. and Dorothy M. (Kramer) Roell.  Bernie was a graduate of Harrison High School in Harrison, OH; was a lifetime dairy and grain farmer; a 58-year member of St. Mary...

Timothy "Tim" J. Snyder

Timothy "Tim" J. Snyder

Dec 19, 2023

 

Timothy “Tim” Snyder, age 69 of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born May 16, 1954 in Dayton, OH son of George and Wilda Snyder. Tim, known as “Sug” to his beloved family, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was...

William Danny Sperry

William Danny Sperry

Dec 19, 2023

William Danny Sperry, age 74, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at his residence.  He was born September 24, 1949 in Dayton, OH to the late James and Lorraine Sperry.  Danny retired as an auto body repairman after 40 years of employment.  He was a member of the Antique Vintage Radio Club; and enjoyed going...

Rodney B. Wright

Rodney B. Wright

Dec 17, 2023

Rodney B. Wright, age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Greenbriar of Eaton. He was born Feb 20, 1944, in Wilmington, OH to the late Charles and Mildred (Brackney) Wright. Rodney was a graduate of Eaton High School and NCR computer technology schools.  At NCR he was instrumental in developing cutting edge technologies like the LAN and...

Betty J. Barker

Betty J. Barker

Dec 17, 2023

Betty J. Barker, age 91, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton.  She was born June 29, 1932 in West Manchester, OH to the late Herbert and Huldah (Mt.Castle) Newman.  Betty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Eaton; past member of the New Paris Eastern Star; and Past...

Martha J. Gabbard

Martha J. Gabbard

Dec 13, 2023

Martha J. Gabbard, age 84 of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 19, 1939 in Middletown, OH to the late Cleveland and Elizabeth (Hopkins) Wilmot.  Martha was a member of the Church of Christ in Eaton, OH; she retired as a school bus driver from Eaton Community Schools; and...

Garnet Pauline Hall

Garnet Pauline Hall

Dec 10, 2023

Garnet “Pauline” Hall, age 90, of Madison Township, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023.  She was born October 22, 1933 in Preble County, OH to the late Willard and Zelma (Mattix) Dull.  Pauline was a lifetime member of the Gratis United Methodist Church; was a successful Avon Distributor for over 40 years; and enjoyed...

Paula D. Miller

Paula D. Miller

Dec 8, 2023

 

Paula D. (Blaylock) Miller, age 74, of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born January 17, 1949 in Middletown, Ohio daughter of the late Delores Roberson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Homer Schul; late husband, Jimmy Miller; son, Jason Schul; and brother, John Blaylock. She...

Joan T. Pfister

Joan T. Pfister

Dec 6, 2023

Joan T. Pfister, age 91, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.  She was born August 2, 1932 in Ft. Loramie, OH to the late Herman and Augusta Bornhorst.  Joan was a member of Visitation Catholic Church, St. Anne’s Sodality, and Catholic Ladies of Columbia in Ft. Loramie, OH.  She volunteered at the Greenbriar...

James W. Baker

James W. Baker

Dec 6, 2023

James W. Baker, age 102, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH.  He was born December 9, 1920 in Dayton, OH to the late Fred and Margaret (Upton) Baker.  He had seven siblings which consisted of five brothers and two sisters. James lived in the city of Dayton,...

Mary Jane Seim

Mary Jane Seim

Dec 5, 2023

 

Mary Jane Seim, age 92 of Eaton, Ohio formerly of Findlay, OH went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1931 in Eaton, OH daughter of the late Willard and Florence Neff. In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Seim; and daughter, Linda...

Brian L. Frank

Brian L. Frank

Dec 1, 2023

Brian L. Frank, passed away December 1, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton.  Born on September 8, 1965 in Portland, IN to Robert and June (Sheller) Frank.  Brian is survived by his parents, sisters Betsy (Richard) McCloud, Belinda Frank and brothers Bret (Karen), Bruce (Michelle) and Brad (Lek) Frank.  In addition, he had many beloved nieces, Jorey McCloud and Hannah (Jareth)...

Marlys H. Ratliff

Marlys H. Ratliff

Nov 29, 2023

Marlys H. Ratliff, age 96, has arrived at Heaven's shore. She was a beloved, talented, kind-hearted Norwegian American.

Born of Helga and Edward Hauge, in Ideal Twp, MN, she married Jim Ratliff, in 1942. She worked on their Preble County family farm and at Westvaco, Eaton, OH. Marlys was a accomplished Nordic baker, seamstress, traveler and lover of nature.

Her...

Judith A. "Judi" Betscher

Judith A. "Judi" Betscher

Nov 29, 2023

Judith A. “Judi” Betscher, age 81, of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN.  She was born September 22, 1942 in Richmond, IN to the late Joseph and Iris (Welsh) Jones.  She retired from Butler County Human Services after 30 years of employment.  She volunteered for the Once Around Shop in Eaton, OH...

Iona Mae Wynkoop

Iona Mae Wynkoop

Nov 25, 2023

Iona Mae Wynkoop, age 97, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton with her loving family by her side.  She was born November 17, 1926 in Gratis, OH to the late William Ray and Roxie Mae (Haas) Caplinger.  She was a graduate of Lanier High School; was a lifetime...

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