Obituaries

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...

Leonard  P. Hoke

Leonard P. Hoke

Feb 12, 2021

Leonard P. Hoke, 84, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away suddenly on February 12, 2021. Born August 26, 1936 in Union, Ohio, he was the 7th of 10 children born to the late Clarence and Bernadine (Knecht) Hoke. The Phillipsburg area always had a place in his heart. He retired from the Roofers Union Local 75. On August 18, 1956,...

Joann Nickell

Joann Nickell

Feb 8, 2021

JoAnn Nickell, 60, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. Born November 16, 1960 in Elyria, OH she was the daughter of Wesley and Patsy Bailie of Eaton. She is also survived by her husband of 34 years Jack L. Nickell; children Ashley J. (Shaun) Maloney of Lewisburg, John W. (Summer) Nickell of Camden, Tyler W. Nickell...

Marianne  T. Hall

Marianne T. Hall

Jan 30, 2021

Marianne T. (Stanton) Hall 78, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was born September 10, 1942 in Dayton to the late John and Doris (Johnson) Stanton. In addition to her parents, Marianne was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie; son, Steve; and granddaughter, Stevie Michelle. She is survived by her son, Scott (Karen) Hall; granddaughters, Shannen...

Dee Kautz

Dee Kautz

Jan 30, 2021

Dee Kautz 63, of New Lebanon, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was born June 30, 1957 in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Glen C. and Shirley A. (Davis) Flanigan. In addition to her parents, Dee was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Stephanie; brother, Joe Flanigan; sister, Brenda Boyd; and mother-in-law, Charlotte Kautz. She is survived by...

Glenn  C. Mcteer

Glenn C. Mcteer

Jan 28, 2021

Glenn C. McTeer, 58, of Camden, OH, passed away on Thursday afternoon January 28, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Born December 28, 1962 he was the son of the late Olen W. McTeer and Margaret A. (Moses) Leach. Glenn was a 1981 graduate of Valley View High School where he participated in football, wrestling and track. After graduation he worked...

Betty  R. Peters

Betty R. Peters

Jan 28, 2021

Betty R. Peters 72, of West Alexandria, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. Betty is survived her children Charles Peters, Jr. of Arizona, Susan Peters and longtime companion Edward Bown of Oxford, OH, and Ronald Peters of Preble County; grandchildren Tanner Bown, Dalton Peters, Donavan Peters, Cameron Peters, Caleb Peters, Ronald...

Eugene  C. Sutton

Eugene C. Sutton

Jan 24, 2021

Eugene C. Sutton 99, of Eaton, on Sunday, January 24, 2021 went Home to be with the Lord. He was born December 28, 1921 in Rockwood, Tennessee, to the late Walter James Sr. and Dora Lee (Golliher) Sutton. In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his sister, Reba Dodd, and brothers, Carl Sutton and Walter Sutton,...

Dianna  Lynne Ward

Dianna Lynne Ward

Jan 23, 2021

Dianna Lynne Ward, 64, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday evening January 23, 2021 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born December 24, 1956 in West Milton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Marvin L. Sr. and Nellie M. (Landess) Ward. A 1976 graduate of Twin Valley South High School in West Alexandria and had worked at...

Dennis  Keith Strothman

Dennis Keith Strothman

Jan 20, 2021

Dennis Keith Strothman, 73, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday afternoon, January 20, 2021. Born April 7, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the youngest of 9 children born to the late Arthur and Ruth (Jones) Strothman. Dennis served with the US Army from August of 1967 to August of 1969. He earned the rank of Sgt. in...

Kathleen  M. Gregory

Kathleen M. Gregory

Jan 18, 2021

Kathleen M. Gregory, 74, of Vandalia, OH, passed away Monday afternoon, January 18, 2021. Born July 15, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Dale and Paula (Parson) Reid. A stay at home wife and mother, she enjoyed painting ceramics and gave most of them away to family and friends. The Godfather movies were her favorite and her family...

Jackson "Jack" W. Sizemore

Jackson "Jack" W. Sizemore

Jan 17, 2021

Jackson "Jack" W. Sizemore 74, of West Alexandria, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born April 14, 1946 in Lewisburg, Ohio to the late George and Dorothy (Lipscomb) Sizemore. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his sister, Georgia Rhea Gutman; and brothers, Larry Sizemore and Gentry Sizemore. He...

Benjamin Miller

Benjamin Miller

Jan 16, 2021

Ben Miller, 58, of Eaton, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born April 20, 1962 in Cincinnati, to the late Junior and Kathleen (Couch) Miller. Ben is survived by his wife of 29 years, Tracey; sons, Ben Jr. (Mandy) and Nicholas (Kim); grandchildren, Jess, Nathaniel, Jayden, Bradley, MacKenzie, Caleb and Seth; 1 sister; 5 brothers; niece, Shelly (Tommy)...

Zora  Dolores Linke

Zora Dolores Linke

Jan 15, 2021

Z. Dolores Linke, 91, of Eaton, OH. went to be with Jesus on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Oakley Place in Greenville, OH. She was born January 6, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Byus H. and Margaret P. (Beavers) Beasley. Dolores graduated from Whitney Vocational High School in Toledo after which she obtained her beautician license in 1947....

Charles  M. Peters

Charles M. Peters

Jan 14, 2021

Charles M. Peters, 72, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 14, 2021, following an extended illness. Born December 20, 1948, he was a son of the late Cecil and Hazel Peters. He served with the US Army during the Vietnam War and retired after 25 years as an over-the-road truck driver with J.B.Hunt. An outdoorsman, he loved...