Obituaries

Beverly Ann Branham

Beverly Ann Branham

Sep 5, 2021

Beverly Ann Branham, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away one day short of her 92nd birthday on Sunday morning, September 5, 2021. Born September 6, 1929 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the eldest of three children born to the late Estel and Irene (Jurgens) Evans. A graduate of Centerville (IN) Senior High School. In her younger years, she and her...

Phyllis E. Cushen

Phyllis E. Cushen

Sep 2, 2021

Phyllis E. Cushen, 77, of New Lebanon, OH and formerly of Kettering, OH, passed away early Thursday morning September 2, 2021 following an extended illness. Born January 12, 1944 in Dayton, she was one of eight children born to the late Glenn and Mary (Neidermayer) Cushen. She was a graduate of Fairmount High School, attended Miami Jacobs, and had...

Betty J. (Green)  Proctor

Betty J. (Green) Proctor

Sep 2, 2021

Betty J. Proctor

66, of West Alexandria, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, September 2, 2021.

She was born August 25, 1955 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Frank and Imogene (Moses) Green.

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

Richard D. Nolte

Richard D. Nolte

Aug 30, 2021

Richard D. Nolte, 71, formerly of Richmond, IN, passed away Monday morning, August 30, 2021 following an extended illness. Born November 13, 1949 in Richmond, he was a son of the late Alvester and Letha (Swafford) Nolte. He worked for many years for the Liberal Markets Grocery Store in Dayton. He enjoyed trips to Gatlinburg, collecting model cars, shopping...

Homer A. Bland

Homer A. Bland

Aug 28, 2021

Homer A. Bland, 61, of Oxford, OH, passed away late Saturday night on August 28, 2021. Born June 17, 1960 in Marvel, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Homer and Mary (Thomas) Bland. His last job was with Millis Transfer as a Truck Mechanic for 8 years. Prior to that he worked 25 years for Miami University...

Erin Darney

Erin Darney

Aug 24, 2021

On the evening of August 24, 2021, Erin Darney of Union, OH, succumbed to her illness at the age of 61. Erin was born to James and Roberta Darney in 1959. She graduated from Northmont High School in 1979 and worked at the Englewood Burger King for 26 years. In the summer of 2011, Erin married her long-time partner...

James "Stan" S. Blanton

James "Stan" S. Blanton

Aug 23, 2021

James S. Blanton, 78 formerly of West Carrollton, OH, of Englewood, FL, passed away Monday night August 23, 2021 in Florida. Born October 11, 1942 in Miamsburg, Ohio, he was the next to youngest of 14 children born to the late John L. and Matilda (Caldwell) Blanton. Jim worked 15 years for the Road Department in the City of...

James Thomas Castle

James Thomas Castle

Aug 22, 2021

James Thomas Castle, 92, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Dayton VA Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born March 5, 1929 in Hannah, Kentucky, he was a son of the late James L. and Florence (Skaggs) Castle. Mr. Castle was a proud veteran of the Korean War serving with the US Army...

Dewey L. Sizemore

Dewey L. Sizemore

Aug 20, 2021

Dewey L. Sizemore, 79, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away suddenly on Friday afternoon, August 20, 2021. Born July 21, 1942 in London, KY, he was a son of the late Shirley and Jewel (Jackson) Sizemore. Dewey retired as a forklift operator after 40 years with the General Motors Truck and Bus Assembly Plant in Moraine.  He was dedicated...

Clara "Connie" Marie Mccloud

Clara "Connie" Marie Mccloud

Aug 18, 2021

Clara “Connie” Marie Hayes Dascenzo McCloud, 90, of Eaton, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, August 18, 2021 at Vancrest Health Care of Eaton. Born December 8, 1930 in Spice, West Virginia, a small, unincorporated area in Pocahontas County. She was one of three children born to the late William Ernest Hayes and Arta Lee (Wells) Hayes. She worked for...

Glenn Dale Strickland

Glenn Dale Strickland

Aug 13, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Glenn Dale Strickland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Donations:

Preble County Humane Society 951 S Barron Street, Eaton OH 45320 Tel: 1-937-456-7387 Web: https://humanesocietypc.com/

Richard "Rick" A. Mcdonald

Richard "Rick" A. Mcdonald

Aug 5, 2021

Richard “Rick” A. McDonald

69, of Eaton, formerly Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 5, 2021.

He was born November 3, 1951, in Chillicothe, to the late Richard M. McDonald and Barbara A. Guntle.

In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded...

Lloyd  D. Hopkins

Lloyd D. Hopkins

Jul 29, 2021

Lloyd D. Hopkins, 87, of Eaton, OH, passed away early Thursday morning, July 29, 2021. Born December 31, 1933 in Richmond, KY, he was a son of the late William and Christine (Still) Hopkins. On December 11, 1954, he married his sweetheart, Betty J. Beneke. He then served in the US Air Force for 2 years and 7 months with...

Michael  L. Vaden

Michael L. Vaden

Jul 21, 2021

Vaden, Michael L. 56 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born August 8, 1964, in Dayton to the late James H. and Betty J. (Slatton) Vaden. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brother, James H. Vaden; sister, Anna Rebecca Vaden; infant sister, Vickie Vaden; brother-in-law, Tim Hopkins; nephew, Larry...

Gerald "Jerry" Richard Sampson

Gerald "Jerry" Richard Sampson

Jul 20, 2021

Gerald Richard Sampson,78, of Boston, IN, and former 20 year resident of New Lebanon, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence. Born October 1, 1942 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Richard Heed and Stella T. )Suszel) Sampson. Jerry was a truck driver for 61 years. His CB handle was "Ricochet...

Harold "Richard" R. Pennington

Harold "Richard" R. Pennington

Jul 18, 2021

Harold R. "Richard" Pennington, 79, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Reid Hospice in Richmond, with his family by his side. Born November 22, 1941 in Wharton, West Virginia, he is preceded in death by parents Todd Waller and Pearl (Hampton) Waller. Richard served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War from1961 -...

Melvin  D. Collins

Melvin D. Collins

Jul 11, 2021

Melvin D. Collins, 73, of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away Sunday night at his home following a lengthy illness. Born May 14, 1948, he was the 5th of 15 children born to the now late Edward and Mary (McIntosh) Collins. A graduate of Dixie High School in New Lebanon, he retired from the Inland Division of General Motors after 32...

Tina  Sue Christian

Tina Sue Christian

Jun 27, 2021

Tina Sue Christian, 57, of Eaton, passed away Sunday morning, June 27, 2021. Born May 14, 1964, she was a daughter of Robert and Margaret S. (Williams) Adamson. A 1982 graduate of Eaton High School, she trained at Montgomery County JVS and became Certified in CNC in 1994, working at MIP of Dayton for 6 years. She then worked for...

Kenneth  R. Hellard

Kenneth R. Hellard

Jun 26, 2021

Kenneth R. Hellard age 83, passed away peacefully at home in Kettering, Ohio on June 26th, 2021. He was the husband of Irene (Bishop) Hellard. They shared 61 years together, married for 59. Kenneth was born on July 4th, 1937, in Berea, Kentucky, and grew up in Richmond, IN and Kettering, OH. After enlisting in the Army and serving from...

Sandy  C. Gray

Sandy C. Gray

Jun 23, 2021

Sandy C. Gray 57, of Eaton, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She was born October 1, 1963, in Dayton to Robert Fugate, Sr and Nancy King. Sandy was preceded in death by her mom, Nancy. She is survived by her husband, John "Rob" Gray; dad and stepmom, Bob and Jacquie Fugate;...