Obituaries

Ralph Combs

Ralph Combs

Jul 14, 2017

COMBS, Ralph, age 79 of Gratis, OH. passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 in Dayton.  He was born in West Alexandria, OH. on July 30, 1937 to Otto and Chelcie (Gabbard) Combs. He was a 1955 graduate of Lanier High School and also Patterson Co-Op.  Ralph was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of James E. Ryan Post #322 American Legion, and...

Juanita Scott

Juanita Scott

Jul 13, 2017

Juanita Scott age 83, of Somerville, Ohio entered Heaven’s eternal gates on Thursday July, 13, 2017 at the Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio. Juanita was born to Spencer and Nora Combs on October 24, 1933 in Lynch, Kentucky. Juanita was born a coalminers daughter in the coal mines of Kentucky. Juanita was preceded in death by her father Spencer...

Minda Brown

Minda Brown

Jul 4, 2017

BROWN, Minda, age 74, of Gratis, OH. passed away Tues. July 4, 2017.  She was born in Gratis, OH. on Aug. 2, 1942 to Marcus D. and Mary V. (Cummins) Bratton.  She was a graduate of Gratis High School and had worked for Baxter Laboratories for 20 plus years, retiring in 1992.  She is survived by 2 sons, Mike (Mary) Brown, Camden, OH.,...

Craig A. Montgomery

Craig A. Montgomery

Jun 22, 2017

Craig A. Montgomery, age 47, of West Manchester, OH, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his home. He was a loving and devoted father, son and husband. He was born August 19, 1969 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Raymond and Kay Sue Montgomery. Craig graduated from Lakota High School in 1987. He owned and operated Agriscapes, Inc. since...

Ruth I Brower

Ruth I Brower

Jun 13, 2017

BROWER, Ruth I., age 89, of Greenville, OH., formerly of Preble County, OH. passed away Tues. June 13, 2017 in Greenville.  She was born in OH. on Feb. 29, 1928 to Lee and Dora (Shank) Brower. For many years Ruth was a seamstress and operated Ruth’s Weave It Shop in West Alexandria, OH.  She was also loved to paint pictures and murals.  She...

Mary Alice Morton

Mary Alice Morton

Jun 13, 2017

Mary Alice Morton, age 95, of Eaton, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born June 6, 1922 in Richmond to the late Oscar L. and Estella (Koehring) Durkel. She was a 1940 graduate of Richmond High School and 1944 graduate of Miami University; was a retired school teacher from Preble...

Marilyn Joyce Wills

Marilyn Joyce Wills

Jun 7, 2017

WILLS, Marilyn J., age 80, of Camden, OH. passed away Wed. June 7, 2017 in Kettering.  She was born in Madison Township, OH. on Aug. 24, 1936 to Abner and Effie (Haddix) Miller.  She had been a member of Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dale Wills, 3 children, Pam (Terry) Dunaway, Camden, OH., Debbie Wills,...

Larry Hoskins

Larry Hoskins

Jun 4, 2017

HOSKINS, Wayne, age 66, of Eaton, OH. formerly of Somerville, OH. passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Eaton.  He was born in Middletown, OH. on Jan. 20, 1951 to Arthur and Dorothy (Lane) Hoskins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Beverly Brannon and Mildred Hoskins.  He is survived by 3 brothers, Darrell (Lori) Hoskins, West Alexandria, OH.,...

Larry K. Ramsey

Larry K. Ramsey

May 31, 2017

Larry Kent Ramsey On May 31, 2017 Larry Kent Ramsey, 71, of Lewisburg, Ohio was asleep in his bed at the Dayton V.A. Hospice Center when he was awakened by a gentle touch on his shoulder. When he opened his eyes an angel was standing by his bedside. The angel bent down and spoke lovingly, “good and faithful servant, you...

Geoge Shelton

Geoge Shelton

May 30, 2017

SHELTON, George, age 79 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away suddenly Tues. at his residence.  He was born in Preble County, OH. on June 20, 1937 to Fred and Marjorie (Leonard) Shelton. He was a graduate of Lanier High School. He worked for 26 ½ years for Dayton Press, then 16  years as sexton for Lanier Township cemeteries, Twin Valley and Fairview...

P.David Eason

P.David Eason

May 27, 2017

Eason, P. David, age 62 of New Lebanon, OH. passed away suddenly Sat. May 27, 2017.  He was born in Knoxville, TN. on Aug. 20, 1954 to John and Grace Eason.  He had worked for RTA as a diesel mechanic for many years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Susan Eason, New Lebanon, OH., 2 sons, Davy Eason, Dayton,...

Carl Johnson

Carl Johnson

May 27, 2017

JOHNSON, Carl, age 61, of West Elkton, OH. died Sat. May 27, 2017 at his residence.  He was born in Middletown, OH. on Nov. 14, 1955 to Laban and Pearl (Engle) Johnson.  Mr. Johnson was an U.S. Army veteran.  He had worked as a truck driver and was a master welder.  He is survived by 4 children, Michele (James) Mogford, Torch Lake, MI, Jason...

Frieda Barger

Frieda Barger

May 21, 2017

Barger, Frieda, age 95 of Dayton, OH, formerly of West Alexandria, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Dayton.  She was born in Webster, NY, on July 17, 1921 to Kenneth and Belle (Ketchum) Allgrunn.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Fred.  Frieda exuded a sharp sense of humor and was always feisty by nature.  She was an...

Catherine "Kaye" Puvogel

Catherine "Kaye" Puvogel

May 20, 2017

PUVOGEL, Catherine, “Kaye”, age 78  of Eaton, OH., passed away  Sat. May 20, 2017  in Richmond, IN.  She was born in Eaton, OH. on Oct. 19, 1938 to Richard and Bernice (Simmons) Tamplin. She was a graduate of Lanier High School. She married John Martin Puvogel in August of 1956. She attended Miami University and received certification as a substitute teacher. She worked as...

Edward Doench

Edward Doench

May 14, 2017

DOENCH, Edward, G., age 81 of Camden, OH. passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Eaton.  He was born in Middletown, OH. on Aug. 26, 1935 to Edward and Beulah (Spencer) Doench.  He was a graduate of Middletown High School. He had worked for Armco Steel for 35 years. He was formerly a member of the Wayne Township volunteer Fire and Life...

Susanna Box

Susanna Box

May 1, 2017

BOX, Susanna, age 87 of Eaton, OH. passed away Mon. May 1, 2017 in Dayton.  She was born in West Alexandria, OH. on Oct. 13, 1929 to David and Grace (House) Rike.  She is survived by 7 children, Bill (Amy) Shannon, West Alexandria, OH., Kenny Shannon, Eaton, OH., Jim Box, Manchester, KY, Earllene (Marty) Eberharter, Columbus, GA., Loyd (Diane) Box and Marilyn...

Margaret Carr

Margaret Carr

Apr 29, 2017

CARR, Margaret, age 86 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Sat. April 29, 2017 at her home.  She was born in Jackson County, KY. on Dec. 19, 1930 to Price and Nancy Ellen (Smith) McQueen.  Mrs. Carr had previously worked at Dayton Flexible in Eaton, OH. for 20 years and also 5 years at Eaton Care Center. She was a member of...

James Hora

James Hora

Apr 29, 2017

HORA, James “Jimmy” W., age 96 of Lanier Township, Farmersville, OH, passed away peacefully at his residence after a short illness surrounded by his loving family.  He was born at his parent’s home on Chicken Bristle Road, Jackson Township, Farmersville, OH on August 3, 1920 to the late Eliza Rosa Belle (Goad) and John Adam Hora, Jr. He was a faithful...

Jennifer Hodapp

Jennifer Hodapp

Apr 23, 2017

HODAPP, Jennifer, age 52 of Eaton, OH. passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Richmond, IN.  She was born in Dayton, OH. on Aug. 31, 1964 to Donald and Jacqueline (Chowning) Schleiger.  She had worked at Heartland of Eaton for several years. She had enjoyed reading books, spending time with family and playing with the kids.  She will be missed. She is survived...

Billie PERRY

Billie PERRY

Apr 22, 2017

PERRY, Billie, age 74 of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Miamisburg, OH. He was born in Franklin, OH on April 8, 1943 to Leonard and Letha (Brashears) Perry. He worked at Appleton Papers as a water treatment operator. Billie enjoyed life and was always building and making things. He is Survived by his loving wife of...