Obituaries

Carl T. "Tom" Brandenburg

Carl T. "Tom" Brandenburg

Jan 26, 2019

Carl T. "Tom" Brandenburg, 95, of Castine, OH, went to heaven to be the Lord and his beloved wife on Saturday afternoon, January 26, 2019. Born August 23, 1923 in Camden, OH, he was one of 9 children born to the late Edward G. And Carrie (Wood) Brandenburg. A US Navy veteran of WW II, Tom served on troop transport...

John  Corbett Sparks

John Corbett Sparks

Jan 25, 2019

John Corbett Sparks, 76, formerly of Dayton, OH, went to be with his Savior on January 25, 2019 in Covington, Louisiana. John is preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Lula, sister Kathleen Shiverdecker, granddaughter Jessica, nephew Michael Shiverdecker, brother-in-law Jim Patrick, and sister-in-law Judy. He is survived by his wife Janet (Plummer) Sparks and his children Luana Jo...

Kathryn  Arline Miller

Kathryn Arline Miller

Jan 22, 2019

Kathryn Arline (Larsh) Miller, formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away January 22, 2019 at the Brethren Home in Greenville, OH. Born April 25, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Earl M. and Ada Rebecca (Parks) Larsh. She was a member of Eastern Star of Ohio since 1958. She was a full time supporter of her family and friends....

Ruth  B. Bell

Ruth B. Bell

Jan 19, 2019

Ruth B. Bell, 98, formerly of Eaton, OH, of Babson Park, FL, passed away early Saturday morning, January 19, 2019. Born March 9, 1920 in Miami County, OH, she was a one of seven children born to the late Walter and Sarah (Foreman) Jones. Ruth retired in 1978 as the Office Manager from the Sinclair and Valentine Co. of Dayton....

Terry  L. Chapman

Terry L. Chapman

Jan 18, 2019

Terry L. Chapman, 57, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away from cancer on Friday night, January 18, 2019 following an eight month illness. Born October 16, 1961, he was the son of Marion W. and Mabel E. (Thorp) Chapman. He was a 1980 graduate of Twin Valley South High School and attended ITT Technical Institute in Dayton. Terry worked as...

Bronston Gambill

Bronston Gambill

Jan 15, 2019

Bronston Gambill, 81, of New Lebanon and formerly of Preble County, passed away early Tuesday morning January 15, 2019. Born June 30, 1937 in West Liberty, KY, he was the son of the late Chillie and Lula (Cantrell) Gambill. Bronston was a hard working man all of his life. A self employed entrepreneur, he drove a coal truck, owned and...

Joyce  A. Gilbert

Joyce A. Gilbert

Jan 13, 2019

Joyce A . Gilbert, 74, of Arcanum, OH, passed away on Sunday night January 13, 2019. Born December 23, 1944 in New Paris, OH, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Beach) Coben. She was a member of the Family of God Ministries in Arcanum, loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. They called her the...

James  E. Brown  Jr.

James E. Brown Jr.

Jan 12, 2019

James Edward Brown, Jr., 47, of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday morning, January 12, 2019, following an extended illness. Born April 19, 1971in Jacksonville, FL, he was a son of James E. Brown, Sr. and Marcia J. (Brewer) Brown. Jim was a 1989 graduate of Eaton High School and Miami Valley CTC. He was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds,...

Dawn  Marie Beverly

Dawn Marie Beverly

Jan 10, 2019

Dawn Marie Beverly, 43, formerly of Preble County, of Greenville, passed away on Thursday morning, January 10, 2019 at the State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville. Born October 20, 1975, she was a daughter of Ruth Elizabeth Kelley. Dawn loved spending time with her kids and grandkids and enjoyed many outdoor activities including camping and fishing. She is...

Mary  J. Brandenburg

Mary J. Brandenburg

Jan 6, 2019

Mary J. Brandenburg, 94, of Castine, OH, went to heaven on Sunday evening, January 6, 2019 at VanCrest Health Center in Eaton. Born July 27, 1924 in Salem, OH, she was a daughter of the late Harlow and Myrtle Pearl (Adams) Dildine. Mary had worked as a switchboard operator for United Telephone in Richmond, IN and from 1968 - 1975...

Susan  “Jane” Thompson

Susan “Jane” Thompson

Jan 1, 2019

Susan "Jane" Thompson, 70, of Celina, OH and formerly of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 following a lengthy illness.Born March 13, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Orville Mills and Vivian (Murray) Terry. Jane retired as a cook after many years with New Lebanon Public Schools. She was a member of VFW Post 3288,...

Chester  Dewey Cook  Sr.

Chester Dewey Cook Sr.

Dec 31, 2018

Chester Dewey Cook, Sr., age 74. Of Richmond, IN, has been called to be with the angels on Monday evening December 31, 2018 at his home, surrounded by loving family and friends. Chester was born February 1, 1944 in Caneyville, KY, he was the 8th of 12 children born to the late John T. and Minnie I. (Elder) Cook. Chester...

James  E. Kneier

James E. Kneier

Dec 27, 2018

James E. Kneier, 84, of Englewood, OH, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Brookdale Care Center in Englewood. Born October 4, 1934 in Union City, OH, he was one of 12 children of the late Earl M. and Mildred (Bennet) Stiver. At a young age he lived and worked on farms in the Tipp City and Troy areas....

Rex  O. Roark

Rex O. Roark

Dec 25, 2018

Rex Roark, age 83 of Lewisburg, OH, passed away at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Unit in Greenville, OH on Tuesday morning, December 25, 2018. Born October 11, 1935 in Clay Co., Kentucky, he was a son of the late Burchell and Lydia (Burkhart) Roark of New Lebanon, OH. Rex married his wife of 42 years Marjorie Christine...

Nolan  M. Pugh

Nolan M. Pugh

Dec 21, 2018

Nolan M. Pugh, 41, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2018 at his residence in Trotwood, Ohio. He was born March 4, 1977 in Frankfurt, Germany. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Don (Skip) Grover and Uncle Brian Grover. Survived by his parents, Belinda and Mark Ayala; beloved son Mason Allen; twin sister Nikki (Jason) Tinnerman; sister Shanda...

Stephen  E. Loy

Stephen E. Loy

Dec 15, 2018

Stephen E. Loy, 68, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday evening, December 15, 2018, following an extended illness. Born February 6, 1950 in Richmond, IN, he was a son of the late Billy E. and Martha J. (Maxel) Loy. He had worked as an auto body technician at Loy's, Mike Loy's and various other auto body shops. He loved...

Jimmie  Ruth Leis

Jimmie Ruth Leis

Dec 14, 2018

Jimmie Ruth Leis, 82, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Friday morning, December 14, 2018. Born April 30, 1936 in Cleveland, TN, she was the daughter of the late James and Ruth (Ogle) Leis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death on February 12, 2003 by beloved husband Paul R. Leis, Sr. whom she married on September...

Rodney  L. Arndts

Rodney L. Arndts

Dec 13, 2018

Rodney L. Arndts, 70, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Thursday afternoon, December 13, 2018. Born June 19, 1948, he was a son of the late Theodore John and Freda Mae (Parker) Arndts. A 1966 graduate of Northridge High School, he then enlisted in the USMC, but was honorably discharged after 2 weeks due to a paralyzed muscle in his...

Kimberly  J. Lowe

Kimberly J. Lowe

Dec 9, 2018

Kimberly J. Lowe, 56, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Born March 22, 1962 in Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of Pat H. and Sandra E. (Swan) Drewry. She is preceded in death by husband Gary E. Lowe, Sr. on September 15, 2006. Survived by son and daughter-in-law John M. Ludy and wife Heather...

Carolyn  D. Carter

Carolyn D. Carter

Dec 6, 2018

Carolyn D. Carter, 81, of Beavercreek, OH, passed away Thursday morning, December 6, 2018. Born September 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Wendle and Nellie B. (Kelso) Carter. She was a graduate of Fairmont High School and had worked for 40 years in Dayton before retiring. She is survived by daughter Laurie L. Daniel of Dayton;...