Obituaries

Ben  F. Mills

Ben F. Mills

Aug 17, 2019

Ben Mills, age 97 of New Lebanon, Ohio died at the VA Community Living Center on Saturday, August 17,2019. Born April 18, 1922 in Scalf, KY, he was a son of the late Sollie and Mealie (Mattingly) Mills. On November 18, 1942, at the age of 20, he was inducted into the US Army. A decorated veteran of WW II,...

Teresa  G. Mccown

Teresa G. Mccown

Aug 17, 2019

Teresa G. McCown, 55, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday August 17, 2019. Born December 31, 1963, she was a daughter of Olen and Margaret (Moses) McTeer-Leach. A 1983 graduate of Valley View High School, she was a former President and Board Member for the H.I.T. Foundation of Preble County. She is preceded in death by her father...

Oma  M. Brown

Oma M. Brown

Aug 8, 2019

Oma M. Brown, 84, formerly of Kettering, OH and Loma Linda, CA, passed away early Thursday morning, August 8, 2019. Born January 24, 1935 in Purcell, OK, she was a daughter of the late Albert L. and Charity (Chitwood) Brown. Oma was a graduate of the Diploma Program of the Miami Valley School of Nursing. She began her career as...

Wesley  Blane Bradley

Wesley Blane Bradley

Jul 28, 2019

Wesley Blane Bradley age 43 of West Alexandria, OH passed away July 28, 2019. He was born April 17, 1976 to Donald L. Bradley and Ruby D. (Baker) Bradley. Wesley was a professional painter by trade. A loving, giving father, Wesley leaves behind his wife Tasha (Webster) Bradley and son Jayden T. Bradley age 12. He is also survived by...

Robert  Jay Bell

Robert Jay Bell

Jul 19, 2019

Robert Jay Bell, 48, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Friday afternoon, July 19, 2019. Born September 3, 1970 in Biloxi, Mississippi, he was a son of the late Robert James Bell and Gladys (Lambert) Bell. Jay was a 1989 graduate of Eaton High School where he was well known for his athletic skills. He played basketball, football, and...

Francis  Eugene Newman

Francis Eugene Newman

Jul 19, 2019

Francis Eugene Newman, 90, of Richmond, IN, passed away at his home on Friday morning July 19, 2019. Born June 12, 1929 in Dixon Township, Preble County, OH, he was the son of the late Herbert D. and Huldah C. (Mountcastle) Newman. Mr. Newman retired after 36 years as a machine repairman from the Moraine, Ohio plant of the Delco...

Doris  Arlene (Wysong)  Wright

Doris Arlene (Wysong) Wright

Jul 16, 2019

Doris Arlene (Wysong) Wright Age 95, of Lewisburg, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 16, 2019. She was born April 27, 1924 in Montgomery County to the late Orville and Oma (Hull) Wysong. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Richard Wayne "Dick" Wright; daughters, Scherry Lynn Durham and...

Lola  B. Couch

Lola B. Couch

Jul 15, 2019

Lola B. Couch, 83, of New Lebanon, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, July 15,2019. Born August 6, 1935 in Sand Lick, KY, she was a daughter of the late Farris and Mary (Webb) Gabbard. She retired after 12 years with the Inland Division of General Motors and previously worked for St. John's Transportation as a school...

Robert Anthony “Tony” Ross

Robert Anthony “Tony” Ross

Jul 14, 2019

Robert Anthony "Tony" Ross, 50, of Richmond, IN, entered into eternity on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Born March 29, 1969 in Columbus, OH he was the son of Jerry Ross and Faith Karen (Foust) Ross. He was a 1987 graduate of Harbor Creek High School in Battle Creek, Michigan. He earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Kellogg Community College...

Ray Meeks

Ray Meeks

Jul 14, 2019

Ray Meeks, 75, of Oxford, OH and formerly of Preble County, passed away on Sunday morning, July 14, 2019. Born March 17, 1944 in King's Mountain, KY, he was a son of the late Roy and Rosie (Holton) Meeks. Ray worked as an engineer for 25 years for Universal Homes in Camden. He was a graduate of Lanier High School...

Gerald  L. Hayes

Gerald L. Hayes

Jul 6, 2019

Gerald L. Hayes, 81, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away early Saturday morning, July 6, 2019. Born December 10, 1937, he was the son of the late Frank G. Hayes and Ada (Hanson) Hayes. He served with the US Navy from 1955 - 1958 and retired after many years with the Chrysler Corporation in Dayton. In addition to his parents, he...

Delmar Smith

Delmar Smith

Jul 3, 2019

Delmar Smith, age 89, of Brookville, OH, passed away Wednesday morning at his home, July 3, 2019, following a lengthy illness. Born May 11, 1930 in Parrott, KY, he was the eldest of 7 children born to the late Sylvin Smith and Eva (Price) Smith Winders. A Korean War veteran, Delmar served from 1951-1953 with the US Army Signal Corp....

Josephine Beneke

Josephine Beneke

Jul 2, 2019

Josephine Heider Beneke, of Brookville, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on July 2, 2019 at the age of 89, surrounded by her family. Born in Brookville, Ohio on October 16,1929. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Blanche Heider. Siblings-Clarence Bernheisel, Arlene Stoner, Meriam Murray, Mary Newbauer. Granddaughter-Michelle Showalter. Niece-Patty Banks, Nephew-Gary Murray. Survived by...

Shirley  I. Bradley

Shirley I. Bradley

Jun 27, 2019

Shirley I. Bradley, 83, formerly of Farmersville, OH, and longtime resident of Walnut Creek Nursing Center in Moraine, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Born October 30, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Lillian (Thomas) Neatherton. In earlier years, Shirley had worked at Jerry's Meat Market in Farmersville. When younger, she had a paper route...

Steven Allen J R Smith

Steven Allen J R Smith

Jun 26, 2019

Steven Allen J R Smith, 28, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Born July 22, 1990, he was a son of Steven Eugene Smith and Leeann L. (Marker) Stapleton. He is preceded in death by his great uncle Dwight "Panama Red" Collins on June 3, 2019. Survived by parents Steven Eugene Smith of West Alexandria...

Kenneth  “Kenny” Roberts

Kenneth “Kenny” Roberts

Jun 26, 2019

Kenneth "Kenny" Roberts age 72 of Portland, TN, and formerly of Englewood, OH, passed away June 26, 2019 at his home. Mr. Roberts was born on April 14, 1947 in Warren, Indiana to the late Alva Willis Roberts and the late Osa Louisa Oxley Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Paul Roberts....

Janet  E. Newman

Janet E. Newman

Jun 22, 2019

Janet Ellis Newman, 84, of Richmond, IN, passed away on Saturday morning June 22, 2019. Born October 13, 1934 in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Effie (Burdine) Ellis. Janet was a wonderful wife, mother and loving grandmother. She worked for many years as a Social Worker and Counselor for the Preble County Counseling Center in...

Vearl Miller

Vearl Miller

Jun 21, 2019

Vearl M. Miller, 72, formerly of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Friday evening, June 21, 2019 following a lengthy illness. Born August 27, 1946, he was a son of the late Mitchell and Christena (Adams) Miller. A kind, giving and gentle man, he had worked for many years at Rack Processing in Dayton. In addition to his parents, he...

Keith  N. Morrow

Keith N. Morrow

Jun 20, 2019

Keith N. Morrow, 67, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Thursday afternoon June 20, 2019. Born March 18, 1952 in Richmond, IN, he was a son of the late Thomas and Winifred (Pentecost) Morrow. A lifelong resident of Preble County, he retired in 2018 from the Ohio Department of Transportation in Preble County after 15 years of service. He previously...

Irma  Mae Goddard

Irma Mae Goddard

Jun 16, 2019

Irma Mae Goddard, 97, of New Lebanon, OH, went to be with the Lord on Sunday afternoon, June 16, 2019. Born January 4, 1922 in New Castle, Wyoming, she was one on eight children born to the late John Harrison and Elizabeth (Miller) Chambers. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she traveled and ministered with the Salvation Army in her...