Obituaries

Jim D. Kennedy

Jim D. Kennedy

Sep 13, 2023

Jim Kennedy

84, of Eaton, formerly Morning Sun and Darrtown, passed away Wednesday, September 13,2023.

He was born May 4, 1939 in Hamilton, to the late Edward L. and Harriet J. (Son) Kennedy.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his step-mom,...

Ada M. (Ashley)  Grubb

Ada M. (Ashley) Grubb

Sep 8, 2023

Ada M. (Ashley) Grubb

76, of West Alexandria, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023.

She was born March 28, 1947 in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Woodrow and Lora (Campbell) Ashley.

In addition to her parents, Ada was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Grubb;...

James M. Dewitt

James M. Dewitt

Sep 5, 2023

Jim M. DeWitt

74, of Eaton, formerly Waterloo, Iowa, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

He was born January 7, 1949, in Mason City, Iowa, to the late Kenneth and Rosemary (Latham) DeWitt.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in...

Lucas Eli Swank

Lucas Eli Swank

Sep 4, 2023

Lucas Eli Swank

Age 40, of Moses Lake, WA, was called home on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. He was born June 26, 1983 in Dayton, OH to Steven and Karen (Singleton) Swank.

Lucas was a 2001 graduate on National Trail High School, and upon graduation went to North Western University...

Todd Douglas Gartrell

Todd Douglas Gartrell

Aug 12, 2023

Todd D. Gartrell

Age 61, of Eaton, Ohio, went to be with his parents and brothers in Heaven on August 12th, 2023. Todd was born in Richmond, IN, to the late Rodney & Marie (Mann) Gartrell on April 26th,1962.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers,...

James "Jim" Richard Isaacs

James "Jim" Richard Isaacs

Aug 12, 2023

James Richard Isaacs, 71, of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2023. He was born on December 11, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio. He was raised in Farmersville and Brookville. James, known by his preferred name Jim, was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

In his younger years, Jim had a passion...

Anita C. (Robbins)  Kouts

Anita C. (Robbins) Kouts

Aug 12, 2023

Anita C. (Robbins) Kouts

70, of West Alexandria, entered into eternal rest, Saturday, August 12, 2023.

She was born March 28, 1953, in Rock Castle County, Kentucky to Paul and Viola (Brown) Robbins.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Paul.

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Charles E. Akers

Charles E. Akers

Aug 11, 2023

Charles E. Akers

Age 90, of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 11th, 2023. He was born in Preble County, Ohio, to Lloyd Akers and Bessie (Lane) Akers on October 6th, 1932.

Charles served in the Army and after he was honorably discharged, he worked as a...

Donna M. (Myers)  Nolen

Donna M. (Myers) Nolen

Aug 9, 2023

Donna Mae (Myers) Nolen

was born on February 19th, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Graham and Margaret (Humphries) Myers.

Donna was a very special person who loved everyone she knew and never met a stranger. She loved George Jones and went to many of his concerts with her...

James Gilbert Ingram Jr.

James Gilbert Ingram Jr.

Aug 2, 2023

James G. Ingram, Jr

of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on August 2, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital at age 76.

He was born in Dayton Ohio on April 22, 1947, to parents Edith Neal and James G. Ingram Sr.

In addition to his parents, he...

Sharon "Betty Boop" (Dunn)  Wyatt

Sharon "Betty Boop" (Dunn) Wyatt

Jul 15, 2023

Sharon “Betty Boop” (Dunn) Wyatt

69, of Richmond, Indiana, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in her new Heavenly Home, Saturday, July 15, 2023.

She was born July 23, 1953, in Richmond, Kentucky, to the late Robert “Ed” and Bernice (Gregory) Dunn.

In addition...

Mark A. Bennett

Mark A. Bennett

Jul 10, 2023

Mark A. Bennett

63, of Eaton, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023.

He was born June 3, 1960, in Dayton, to the late Earl E. and Mildred N. (Nixon) Bennett.

Mark is survived by his sons, Anthony Bennett, and his wife, Katie, and Chris Bennett; grandchildren,...

Brett D Pierce

Brett D Pierce

Jul 10, 2023

Brett D. Pierce, of Preble County passed away Monday, July 10, 2023.

He is survived by his spouse; Lisa Pierce, and 5 children; Sean (Lindsy) Pierce, Shannon Crawford, Aaron (Sarah) Lowe, Heather (Aaron Rogers) Summers, and Becky (Josh) Longworthy, His grandmother; Anna (John) Goffinet, his parents; Brenda (Harvey) Cann and Gary Pierce, 7 siblings;...

Howard E. Strausburg

Howard E. Strausburg

Jul 9, 2023

Howard E. Strausburg

92, of Eaton, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Vancrest of Eaton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herschel L. and Ruth M. (Long) Strausburg; wife, Frances M. (Mills) Strausburg; and sisters, Dorothy Crain and Ina Benbow.

Howard is survived...

Raymond J. Gilbert, Sr.

Raymond J. Gilbert, Sr.

Jul 6, 2023

Raymond J. Gilbert, Sr.

Died at Reid Health, Thursday, July 6, 2023.

He was the son of Donald F. and Rosie L. (Good) Gilbert, and married Judith (Harper) Gilbert on June 19, 1987 in Richmond, Indiana.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death...

Janet L. Garland

Janet L. Garland

Jul 6, 2023

Janet L. Garland

64, of New Lebanon, formerly Brookville and Greenville, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 6, 2023.

She was born August 10, 1958, in Dayton, to the late Kenneth J. and Karen L. (Cogan) Garland.

In addition to her parents, Janet was...

Michael Deweese Leis

Michael Deweese Leis

Jul 3, 2023

Leis, Michael D. (75) of Farmersville, passed away peacefully, on July 3, 2023. He was born on November 2, 1947 to Oscar and Betty Leis of New Lebanon. He is preceded in death by his parents and in-laws Richard and Erna Shell.

He was a 1966 graduate of Dixie High School. He began working...

Susanne (Wehrley)  Borgwardt

Susanne (Wehrley) Borgwardt

Jun 29, 2023

Susanne Borgwardt

84, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 29, 2023.

She was born April 30, 1939, in Eaton, to the late Chalmer W. and Susie M. (Homan) Wehrley.

In addition to her parents, Susanne was preceded in death by her husbands,...

Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

Jun 24, 2023

Tommy Thompson

57, of New Lebanon, joined the angels of his loved ones and friends in Heaven, Saturday June 24, 2023.

He was born February 23, 1966, in Dayton, to Gene and Carol Thompson.

Tommy was preceded in death by his dad.

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Jerry F. Baker

Jerry F. Baker

Jun 21, 2023

Jerry F. Baker, age 64, of Eaton, Ohio, passed peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Richmond, IN. He was born in Oxford, OH to Delman Baker and Myrtle (Walker) Evans on August 7, 1958.

What is there to say about Jerry? Well for starters he loved cars,...