Obituaries

George  G. Gaber

George G. Gaber

Jan 5, 2020

George G. Gaber, 77, of Lewisburg, OH, was found deceased on January 5, 2020. Born September 24, 1942 in Erie, PA, he formerly served with the US Navy and was a retired engineer from Delco Products (Delphi). A graveside service for Mr. Gaber will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, January27, 2020 at Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. To send flowers...

Howard  J. Nelson  Sr.

Howard J. Nelson Sr.

Jan 3, 2020

Howard J. Nelson, Sr., 79, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday morning, January 3, 2020. Born July 19, 1940 in Catoosa, TN, he was the son of the late Fred J. and Geneva R. (Bonham) Nelson. Howard retired in 1989 from MIP Division of Duriron Company in Dayton, then went to work for Reiken Corporation in Brookville, retiring for...

Edward M. “Joe” Simpson

Edward M. “Joe” Simpson

Dec 31, 2019

Edward M. "Joe" Simpson, 83, of Brookville, OH and formerly of Trotwood, OH, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 31, 2019. Born August 22, 1936 in Walker, KY, he was the youngest of 6 children born to the late Floyd and Omie (Carnes) Simpson. He grew up and went to school in Dewitt, KY. He then served for nearly 3...

Bobby  Lee Wing

Bobby Lee Wing

Dec 30, 2019

Bobby Lee Wing, 41, of Middletown, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday morning, December 30, 2019. Born July 13, 1978, he was the son of Robert L. Wing, Sr. and Judy K. (Asher) Wing. A 1996 graduate of Middletown Madison High School, he was the owner of Wings of a Tree tree trimming service for the last 5 years, and...

Evelyn  L. Pheanis

Evelyn L. Pheanis

Dec 21, 2019

Evelyn L. Pheanis, 98, of Camden, OH, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 21, 2019 at the Vancrest Healthcare Center in Eaton. Born February 23, 1921 in Franklin, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Fannie (Rose) Rickard. A member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Camden, Evelyn had worked for many years assembling cash registers at...

Betty  F. Daniel

Betty F. Daniel

Dec 16, 2019

Betty F. Daniel, 87, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday morning, December 16, 2019 at her home. Born May 25, 1932 in Catlettsburg, KY, she was the next to youngest of 8 children of the late Major Thomas and Ella (Swim) Scarberry. She worked for years at Dayton Flexible Products (Baxter) in Eaton and was a member...

Deborah  R. Miller

Deborah R. Miller

Dec 16, 2019

Deborah R. (Goodpaster) Miller, 65, formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, December 16, 2019. Born on May 28, 1954, she is the daughter of Rosella Goodpaster; Graduate of 1972 from Jefferson Township High School. She had worked for many years at Monarch-Pitney Bowes in Miamisburg Ohio. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in...

Harold  E. Beneke

Harold E. Beneke

Dec 16, 2019

Harold E. Beneke, age 93, of Brookville, OH joined his wife, Josephine, in Heaven on Monday, December 16, 2019. He was born October 13, 1926 in Brookville. Harold was preceded in death by his father, Irwin W. Beneke; mother and step-father, Josephine E. and Louis Roselius; and brother, Howard Lee Beneke. He is survived by his children, Diana Kitchen, Janice...

Sandra  Lee Barlow

Sandra Lee Barlow

Dec 11, 2019

Sandra Lee Barlow, 73, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 11, 2019 at her home. Born October 16, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Russell Miles Arnold and Maybelle (Millett) Arnold. She retired from the Sales Department of Orkin Products. Sandra was a creative and artistic lady who loved to paint and play the piano....

Robert "Rob" H. Snyder

Robert "Rob" H. Snyder

Dec 11, 2019

Robert "Rob" Holzen Snyder, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the age of 70, following an extended illness. A resident of Cincinnati since 1980 and former resident of Preble County, he was born in Dayton on June 18, 1949 to the late George R. And Rubu K. (Holzen) Snyder. He is preceded in death by brother George K....

Melissa  A. Newkirk

Melissa A. Newkirk

Dec 10, 2019

Newkirk, Melissa A. (Hardwick) Age 79, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born April 23, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Herman Pete and Emily (Richardson) Hardwick. In addition to her parents, Melissa was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Newkirk, son, Dave Skaggs; and siblings, Susan Elliott, Phillip...

Roger  L. Gosnell

Roger L. Gosnell

Dec 5, 2019

Roger L. Gosnell, 67, of Oxford, OH and formerly of New Paris, OH, passed away on Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2019. Born September 24, 1952 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph B. and Helen Delores (Petry) Gosnell. Roger, a graduate of Northmont High School in Englewood, OH earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Manchester...

Bobbi  L. Newman

Bobbi L. Newman

Dec 5, 2019

Bobbi L. Newman, 46, of New Paris, OH, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2019. Born July 15, 1973, she was a daughter of the late Gary and Barbara (Davis) Hall. For eight years, she worked as a Paramedic with the Northwest Fire and Ambulance District in New Paris. She then worked at the Fayette Regional Hospital in Connersville, IN...

Brenda  Joyce Westfall

Brenda Joyce Westfall

Dec 2, 2019

Brenda Joyce Westfall, 76, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 2, 2019. Born June 24, 1943 in Premium, KY (Hot Spot), Letcher County, she was the youngest of 13 children born to the now late Charles and Atha (Collier) Miles. She was a 1961 graduate of Whitesburg, KY High School. After graduation, she moved to Ohio...

Almon  E. Bradley

Almon E. Bradley

Nov 30, 2019

Almon E. Bradley, 84, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday morning, November 30, 2019. Born November 27, 1935, he was a son of Almon and Nellie (Lutz) Bradley. He was a graduate of Lanier Township High School, had worked different jobs over the years and retired from Morton Plastics in West Alexandria. In addition to his parents, he is...

Nancy  J. Mcmurray

Nancy J. Mcmurray

Nov 23, 2019

Nancy J. McMurray, 67, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, November 23, 2019. Born February 24, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Cletus I. and Betty J. (Stump) Kingrey. She had previously worked in environmental services at The Greenbriar Nursing Center. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death on September 3,...

Terry  Lee Foust

Terry Lee Foust

Nov 17, 2019

Terris (Terry) Lee Foust, 74, of Richmond, IN, his soul left his body on Sunday morning, November 17, 2019. He is in heaven, laughing and talking to anyone who will listen. Terry was born to Mary Alice and Eldon Foust on June 25,1945. He served with the US Army from 1968 - 1970 and spent 1 year in Vietnam with...

Beverly  A. Cain

Beverly A. Cain

Nov 7, 2019

Beverly A. Cain, 82, a faithful witness of Jehovah God, went to sleep in death on Thursday morning, November 7, 2019. She was a cherished member of the Eaton, Ohio Kingdom Hall of Jehoveh's Witnesses. Beverly was born on May 23, 1937, she was the daughter of Bernhard Rudolph Behnken, Sr. and Marjorie (Summers). A previous 14 year resident of...

Norma  Jean Vogel

Norma Jean Vogel

Nov 6, 2019

Norma Jean Vogel, 74, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 6, 2019. Born May 21, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Erwin W. and Iva L. (Baxley) Rayle. She worked for 20+ years as a Realtor in the Preble County area and also drove a school bus. In March of 1985 she met Harry Vogel,...

Mary  Ann Weitkamp

Mary Ann Weitkamp

Nov 6, 2019

Mary Ann Weitkamp (Nee: Waddell), 65, of Burlington, KY passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Woodcrest Nursing and Rehab Center in Elsmere, KY. Born May 31, 1954, she was the daughter Edwin and Mary Catherine Waddell. A devoted wife and loving mother, she loved spending time with her family. Mary Ann enjoyed gardening, deep-sea fishing, and watching her favorite...