Obituaries

Phyllis A. (Howard)  Bussard

Phyllis A. (Howard) Bussard

Jun 20, 2023

Phyllis “Tutie” A. (Howard) Bussard

90, of Farmersville, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

She was born December 14, 1932, in Middletown, to the late Norman L. Howard and Ada Marie (Banta) Moyer.

In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death...

Morris E. Parks

Morris E. Parks

Jun 13, 2023

Morris E. Parks

71, of Eaton, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

He was born December 2, 1951, to the late Leon I. Parks and Grace I. (Ramsey) Parks-Darr.

In addition to his parents, Morris was preceded in death by his brother, Rick Parks.

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Juanita (Broyles)  Steele

Juanita (Broyles) Steele

Jun 11, 2023

Juanita Steele

88, of Farmersville, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023.

She was born October 27, 1934 in Pineville, Kentucky, to the late Clarence “Bonnie” L. and Nora E. (Shepard) Broyles.

In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in death by her loving mother, Hallie...

Craig E. Mayes

Craig E. Mayes

Jun 5, 2023

Craig E. Mayes, age 85 of New Lebanon, OH., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born in Fork Ridge, TN., on March 16, 1938 to Rufus and Inez (Bayless) Mayes.

Craig was a hard working man, who worked for Dayton Press for 35 years...

Carol A. (Stanley)  Crowe

Carol A. (Stanley) Crowe

May 17, 2023

Carol A. Crowe

78, of Eaton, Ohio. Passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

She was born January 9, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Thurman E. and Lillie G. (Pierce) Stanley.

In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her brother John...

Frances Ann (Bell)  Craig

Frances Ann (Bell) Craig

May 14, 2023

Frances A. Craig, of Farmersville, OH.,  passed peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born to Harvey and Grace (Hawk) Bell in Hamilton, OH on June 29, 1941.

What is there to say about Frances? For starters she was the Yahtzee champion of the Craig household, enjoyed...

Linda S. (Horn)  Driscoll

Linda S. (Horn) Driscoll

May 11, 2023

Linda S. Driscoll

69, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 11, 2023.

She was born April 8, 1954, in Dayton, to the late Wilmer C. and Janet L. (Stager) Horn.

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

Lynn R. Morey

Lynn R. Morey

May 3, 2023

Lynn R. Morey

80, of Richmond, Indiana, graduated to Heaven on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer.

He was born May 4, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota to his parents, Pete and Bernice J. (Thill) Morey.

Lynn was preceded in death by...

Ella Jane (Gibson)  Hissong

Ella Jane (Gibson) Hissong

May 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ella Jane (Gibson) Hissong, who passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, at the age of 89. Ella, who preferred to be called Janie, was born on December 4, 1933 in Hazard Ky. to the late Carl Gibson and Ethel (Smith) Gibson Young. She embraced life with...

Judy K. (Lalen)  Werk

Judy K. (Lalen) Werk

Apr 26, 2023

Judy Kay Werk

Age 79, passed peacefully in her home from natural causes on April 26, 2023 surrounded by family and friends.

Judy was born June 15, 1943 in Brazil, Indiana to Mary Kathryn and James Lalen.

She was a loved wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend,...

Alex A. Bowser

Alex A. Bowser

Apr 24, 2023

Alex Bowser

29, of Eaton, unexpectedly passed away, Monday, April 24, 2023.

She was born July 30, 1993, to her parents, Kevin Lee and Amy Lorean (McCargish) Bowser.

Alex was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, William Lee Bowser; and maternal grandparents, James Lewis and...

Laverne (Matheny)  Tompkins

Laverne (Matheny) Tompkins

Apr 21, 2023

LaVerne Tompkins

born on April 8, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 21 at Ohio Hospice of Dayton surrounded by loved ones.

Preceded in death by her son, Scott Shock; parents, Jesse Paul and Edna Matheny; and brothers David and Phillip Matheny.

She...

Marion E. Keller

Marion E. Keller

Apr 12, 2023

Marion E. Keller

84, of Middletown, passed away after an extended illness Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

He was born January 25, 1939 in Verona, Ohio, to the late Jesse A. and Susie E. (Ridenour) Keller.

Marion is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Lou...

Bob D. Hypes

Bob D. Hypes

Apr 11, 2023

Bob D. Hypes

75, of Eaton, has gone to be with the Lord, and be reunited with his wife, Sylvia, and son, Chad.

He was born November 10, 1947 in Lewisburg, Ohio, to the late Harold E. and Mary F. (Lock) Hypes.

In addition to his...

Alice C. Ruebush

Alice C. Ruebush

Apr 11, 2023

Alice C. Ruebush, age 95, of Brookville, OH., passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on April 22, 1927 in Dayton, OH., to Herman Bremer and Christina (Lundberg) Maier.

What is there to say about Alice? She was very active, rarely at home, often going...

Rockne W. Brown

Rockne W. Brown

Apr 10, 2023

Rockne Wayne Brown, age 68, of Lewisburg, OH., passed peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 10, 2023. He was born to Ronald and Marilyn (Adams) Brown in Middletown, OH on April 22, 1954.

Rockne enjoyed anything and everything outdoors, from fishing, to catching crawdads and tadpoles in the creek, to...

Janice S. (Collins)  Spears

Janice S. (Collins) Spears

Apr 10, 2023

Janice Spears

84 of West Alexandria, suddenly went home to be with the Lord, Monday, April 10, 2023.

She was born September 20, 1938 in Johnson County, Kentucky, to the late Walter S. Burke and Cynthia J. Collins.

In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded...

Carol A. Reckers

Carol A. Reckers

Apr 9, 2023

Carol A. Reckers, age 84, of West Alexandria, OH., passed peacefully on Easter Sunday morning. She was born to  Albert and Audrey (Chevalier) Tabben in Covington, KY on May 22, 1938.

Carol was an avid reader and worked as a library assistant at Eaton Library. She was happy watching anything with her family, having...

Larry G. Strawser

Larry G. Strawser

Apr 8, 2023

Larry G. Strawser

81, of New Lebanon, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 8, 2023.

He was born in Brookville, Ohio to the late Harry B. Strawser, who was killed in action during World War II, and Dorothy E. (Good) Terrill.

In addition to...

Donna Sue Hofacker

Donna Sue Hofacker

Apr 1, 2023

Donna S. Hofacker, age 58, of Lewisburg, OH passed away peacefully Saturday, April 1, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on July 1, 1964 to Marion and Blanche (McCoy) Maynard in Dayton, OH.

What isn't there to say about Donna, she had a great sense of...