Obituaries

Joseph  A. Mcmurray

Joseph A. Mcmurray

May 9, 2019

Joseph Anthony McMurray, 66, of West Alexandria, OH, passed into eternity on Thursday morning, May 9, 2019, after a hard fought extended illness. Joe was born on November 17, 1952, the oldest of three children born to the late Bill M. and Wanda L. (Brannon) McMurray. A talented guitarist from an early age, he loved to play and earned a...

James  W. Stapleton

James W. Stapleton

Apr 28, 2019

James Wayne Stapleton, 78, of West Alexandria, OH, left his earthly home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning April 28, 2019. Born July 18, 1940 in Buffalo, MN, he was the fourth of seven children born to the late Dale W. and Margie Stapleton. He served with US Air Force from November of 1958 to October of 1962...

Melva  E. Chenoweth

Melva E. Chenoweth

Apr 21, 2019

Melva E. Chenoweth, 73, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday morning, April 21, 2019. Born January 18, 1946 at home on the farm on Quaker Trace Rd., Gratis Township. She was a daughter of the late Edwin C. and Mary (Kitson) Howard. She attended Gratis Schools until 1962. In 1989 she went on to earn her G.E.D. diploma. Melva...

Glenn  Rodney Brickey

Glenn Rodney Brickey

Apr 18, 2019

Glenn Rodney Brickey formerly of New Lebanon OH, currently of Deland, FL passed away April 18, 2019 in Florida. He was born on February 14, 1959 and is the son of Glenn E and Bobbie J Brickey of New Lebanon. Glenn is a graduate of Dixie High School as well as Indiana State University where he graduated with honors and...

Michael  Eugene Gayhart

Michael Eugene Gayhart

Apr 17, 2019

Michael Eugene Gayhart, known as Homer and Beardy, 64, of West Elkton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his back room on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born on November 1, 1954 to Audney and Juanita (Miller) Gayhart. Mike was preceded in death by his mother Juanita, daughter Mandy (Big Moo) and sister in-laws Kathy and...

Edward  H. Mullins

Edward H. Mullins

Apr 16, 2019

Edward H. Mullins, 73, of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday morning April 16, 2019 at his home. Born January 9, 1946 in Middletown, OH, he was a son of the late Robert H. and Sally Mae (Gibson) Mullins. Mr. Mullins served with the US Army for a total of 4 years and 4 months in both Korea and Vietnam. He...

Donald  W. Motes

Donald W. Motes

Apr 15, 2019

Donald W. Motes, 59, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away on Monday morning, April 15, 2019. Don was born on May 31, 1959, a son of Robert W. and Ruth (Ward) Motes. He is preceded in death on November 20, 2013 by beloved wife Reatha (Boggs) Motes, whom he married October 27, 1987; and mother Ruth Iva Jean Motes. Survived...

Anita Kaye Worley Hoskins

Anita Kaye Worley Hoskins

Apr 10, 2019

Anita Kaye Worley Hoskins, age 55, of Booneville, KY, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the University of KY Chandler Medical Center, in Lexington, KY. Anita was born October 28, 1963, in Dayton, OH, a daughter to the late Lloyd Worley, and Leona Worley-Buchanan. Anita was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, and a volunteer troop leader...

Rita  F. Sims

Rita F. Sims

Apr 9, 2019

Rita F. Sims, 69, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 9, 2019. Born June 25, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Millard and Thelma (Ballinger) Sim. She loved flower gardening and decorating. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother Jim McPherson. She is survived by son Lonnie Sims of Eaton;...

Larry  E. Young

Larry E. Young

Apr 8, 2019

Larry E. Young, 69, of Eaton, OH, passed away early Monday morning, April 8, 2019 following a lengthy illness. Born January 24, 1950, he was a son of the late Willie B. and Ina (Bell) Young. He served stateside during the Vietnam War from 1969 - 1971 with the 4th MP Co., Sixth US Army. He was a minister for...

Darius  Samuel Smart

Darius Samuel Smart

Mar 30, 2019

Darius Samuel Smart, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday evening, March 30, 2019. Born in Zimmerman, OH, he was one of 13 children born to the late Darius S. Smart, Sr. and Nettie Irene (Harlow) Smart. Sam retired as a machinist from the Harrison Radiator division of General Motors after 43 years of service. Spending time with his family...

Jessie  I. Smith

Jessie I. Smith

Mar 29, 2019

Jessie I. Smith, 87,of Brookville, OH, passed away Friday morning, March 29, 2019 at her home following a lengthy illness. Born January 3, 1932 in Cruise, KY, she was 1 of 17 children born to the late Rollie and Martha (Durham) Mullins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by children JB Edwards and Diane Riancho; grandchildren...

Mary  L. Wauer

Mary L. Wauer

Mar 21, 2019

Mary L. Wauer, 80, of Mason, OH and formerly of Eaton and Milford, OH, passed away at home on Thursday morning, March 21, 2019 with her family by her side. Born April 14, 1938 in Elliottville, KY, she was 1 of 10 children born to the now late Andrew Jackson Brown and Effie Mae (Prince) Brown. A devoted wife to...

Tonya  S. Martin

Tonya S. Martin

Mar 21, 2019

Tonya S. Martin, 62, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 following an extended illness. She is survived by her mother Janis (Boling) Michael of Eaton; children Angela Michael-Woods of Eaton, Stacey Perez of Lewisburg and Douglas Tinell of El Paso, TX; grandchildren Jazzmen Michael-Woods, Patricia Martin, Patrick Martin, Alex Rebassa, Nathan Tinell, April Michael, Joseph Samaro,...

Martell  R. Walls

Martell R. Walls

Mar 7, 2019

Martell R. Walls, 42, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Thursday morning, March 7, 2019 following an extended illness. Born October 19, 1976 in Richmond, IN, she was the daughter of David and Vicki (Davis) Maish. Family was the most important part of her life. She worked for several years for Suncall America in Richmond for several years and later...

Timothy  D. Brittenham

Timothy D. Brittenham

Mar 5, 2019

Timothy D. Brittenham, 50, of Camden, OH passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Southview Hospital. Born September 24, 1968 in Richmond, IN, he was the son of John and Joyce (Thompson) Brittenham He worked as a truck driver for the last 3 years for Pratt Industries in Lewsiburg. He loved hunting, tractor pulls, Nascar racing, his motorcycle, his Ford...

Daniel  William Stringfield

Daniel William Stringfield

Mar 3, 2019

Daniel William Stringfield, 73, formerly of Eaton, OH and resident of Huntington Court Care Facility in Hamilton, OH, passed away on Sunday evening, March 3, 2019 following an extended illness. Born April 14, 1945, he was a son of the late Wilbur E. and Ruby A. (Coffey) Stringfield. Daniel had worked at L & M Products in Eaton for many...

Sharon  L. Miller

Sharon L. Miller

Mar 3, 2019

Sharon L. Miller, 73, formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away early Sunday morning, March 3, 2019 at Brookhaven Care Center in Brookville. Born September 13, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Herman L. and Ernestine E. (Main) Babington. Sharon retired after 30 years with the Inland Division of General Motors. She enjoyed going to her grandchildren's sporting events,...

Michael  F. Weadick

Michael F. Weadick

Mar 3, 2019

Michael F. Weadick, 71, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Born October 9, 1947, he was the son of the late James C. and Elaine B. (McCraken) Weadick. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Mike served with the US Army from 1967 - 1969 spending 6 months in Vietnam. He then worked on the Weadick family...

Virginia Bittinger

Virginia Bittinger

Feb 28, 2019

Virginia (Ginger) Bittinger passed away quietly Thursday, Feb. 28, after a long battle with Alzheimers.She was a long time resident and lover of Camden, where she enjoyed grooming her yard on South Liberty Street, holding quilting parties, and playing cards with neighbors, family, and friends.She was preceded in death by her husband Carl (Pete) Bittinger, sons Carl Bittinger Jr. and...