Obituaries

Robert  W. Lockard

Robert W. Lockard

Mar 21, 2021

Robert W. Lockard, 68, of Brookville, OH passed away early Sunday morning, March 21, 2021. He attended Milton Union High School in West Milton. He worked for 25 years with his dad at 3D Mold Tool and Die Company. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking his granddaughter on shopping sprees, eating his mom's cooking, fishing and hunting with...

David  A. Finley

David A. Finley

Mar 20, 2021

David A. Finley, 65, of Eaton, Ohio passed away Saturday morning March 20, 2021 following an extended illness. Born April 15, 1955, he was a son of the late James P. And Martha Lea (McCurry) Finley. He worked as a roofer for many years which gave him an opportunity to see much of America. He loved to ride his motorcycle,...

Joan Hayslip

Joan Hayslip

Mar 19, 2021

Betty (Joan) Hayslip, 92 of New Lebanon, OH passed away peacefully Friday evening March 19, 2021 at the Woodlands of Middletown Assisted Living Care Center, where she had been a resident since 2016. Joan was born December 18, 1928 in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Hayslip who passed on March 18, 1991, her father...

Larry  A. Williams

Larry A. Williams

Mar 15, 2021

Larry A. Williams 75, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 15, 2021. He was born August 22, 1945 in Eaton, to the late Thurman "Brownie" A. and Hazel M. (Neaves) Williams. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his siblings, Marvin T. Williams, Rosetta M. Miller, and Janice D. George. He is...

Norma  J. Hicks-Fraley

Norma J. Hicks-Fraley

Mar 12, 2021

Norma J. Hicks-Fraley 90, of Trenton, formerly Farmersville, finished her earthly journey Friday, March 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Curtis Hicks; her parents; and siblings. Norma is survived by her husband, Jessie Fraley; son and daughter-in-law, Doyle and Iris Hicks; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Larry Cole; grandchildren, Bryant Hicks and wife,...

Christine Newland

Christine Newland

Mar 12, 2021

Christine Newland, 86, of New Lebanon, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Friday afternoon, March 12, 2021 following a brief illness. Born December 7, 1934 in McKee, KY, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Lillie (Foulton) Minter. Chris was the type of person who never met a stranger. Her family and friends brought...

Kenny Ditmer

Kenny Ditmer

Mar 11, 2021

Kenny Ditmer 79, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born December 6, 1941 in West Alexandria, to the late Roscoe C. and Mary I. (Buehler) Ditmer. In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his siblings, Gene Ditmer, Bob Ditmer, Donnie Ditmer, and Mary Brower; and stepson, Rusty Morris....

Bernice Dunn

Bernice Dunn

Mar 6, 2021

Bernice Dunn, 90, of Richmond, IN, passed away Saturday night March 6, 2021 at her home following a short illness. Born August 15, 1930 in Rockcastle County, KY, she the second of eight children and the eldest daughter born to Ruffus and Frankie Jane (Miller) Gregory. A former resident of rural New Paris, OH, she had worked as the owner...

Andrew Azzalina

Andrew Azzalina

Mar 6, 2021

Andrew "Drew" Azzalina, 34, of Eaton, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning March 6, 2021. That same morning, in unrelated circumstances and unknown to each other, Drew's father Nick, also passed away. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents Carl and Patsy Azzalina and Francis Newkirk. Drew was born April 22, 1986, he was the eldest son of...

Nicholas Azzalina

Nicholas Azzalina

Mar 6, 2021

Nicholas Azzalina, 59, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday morning, March 6, 2021 at his home. That same morning, in unrelated circumstances and unknown to each other, Nick's eldest son Andrew, also passed away. Nick was born on August 15, 1961 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Carl and Patsy Jean (Campbell) Azzalina. A hard...

Sandra  Sue Buehler

Sandra Sue Buehler

Mar 2, 2021

Sandra Sue Buehler, 71, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, March 2, 2021 following an extended illness. Born June 15, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Archie F. Nelson, Sr. and Bonnie Jewel (Brown) Murray. Sandy was a 1967 graduate of Trotwood Madison High School. On June 10, 1967, she married her sweetheart Walter L....

Dennis "Red" R. Kerschner

Dennis "Red" R. Kerschner

Feb 28, 2021

Dennis R. "Red" Kerschner 67, of West Alexandria, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born February 7, 1954 to the late Russell and Marie Kerschner. In addition to his parents, Red was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; siblings, Barbara, Butch, Shirley, and James; and several nephews and a niece. He is survived...

Owen Howard

Owen Howard

Feb 26, 2021

Owen Howard, infant son of Tamara and Terry Howard of West Alexandria, died at 14 weeks gestation. In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers and sister Aiden, Preston, Isaiah, Brian and Gracie; maternal grandparents Trina Young and Stewart Burnett of Covington, KY, and Joseph Ritchie of Washington Court House, OH; and paternal grandmother Mary Jane Howard of...

Robert  J. Cole

Robert J. Cole

Feb 23, 2021

Robert J. Cole, 88, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Tuesday morning, February 23, 2021. Born June 6, 1932 in Eaton, OH, he was a son of the late Raymond C. and Ethel Marie (Brescher) Cole. He served with the US Marine Corp in the Korean War from 1951-1952, and was discharged after his brother James was killed in the...

Harold  G. Damron

Harold G. Damron

Feb 22, 2021

Harold Damron 70, of West Alexandria, went Home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born February 12, 1951 in Emmitt, West Virginia, to the late Robert R. and Arizona (Copley) Damron, and step-mother, Elizabeth Damron. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; and sisters, Bamia K. Alley, Dwana...

William  C. Barnhill

William C. Barnhill

Feb 21, 2021

William C. Barnhill, 81, formerly of Preble County, of Gaston, IN, passed away suddenly on early Sunday morning, February 21, 2021. Born June 25, 1939 in Grayson, KY, he was the son of the late William Barnhill and Evelyn (Belew) Brown. A graduate of Pritchard High School in Grayson, he served with the US Navy from 1956 - 1960. He...

James "Jim" C. Banks

James "Jim" C. Banks

Feb 18, 2021

James "Jim" C. Banks 81, of West Alexandria, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 18, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born February 3, 1940 in Campton, Kentucky, to the late Grover Cleveland and Carrie (Watkins) Banks. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by 9 siblings. He is survived by his loving wife...

Troy  Michael Baker

Troy Michael Baker

Feb 16, 2021

Troy Michael Baker, 51, of Trotwood, OH passed away suddenly February 16, 2021 at his home. Born August 30, 1969, he was the son of Edward D. Baker, Jr. and Barbara Ann (Marlow) Patrick. Troy is preceded in death by his father Edward; and uncle Larry Marlow. Survived by daughter Hailey Walters of Dayton; mother and stepfather Barbara Ann Patrick...

Mary  G. Jackson

Mary G. Jackson

Feb 14, 2021

Mary G. Jackson, 83, formerly of West Alexandria, OH and Tennessee, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Sunday evening February 14, 2021 in Columbus. Born February 10, 1938, she was the fourth of six children born to the late Richard and Mattie (Keaton) Brannon. She was a graduate of Lanier high School. Later in life she was a 12...

Laverne Cobble

Laverne Cobble

Feb 14, 2021

Cobble, LaVerne 94, of Farmersville, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlisle and Ethel (Ingraham) Wells; husband, John Cobble, Sr.; son, Bobby Combs; daughter, Phyllis Hairfield; and 7 brothers and sisters, LaVerne is survived by her son, John (Karen) Cobble; daughter, Elise Mae Lykins; grandchildren, Malia (Jon) Sanger, Noel (Kam) Moreland, Karissa...