Obituaries

Teresa  G. Lawson

Teresa G. Lawson

May 26, 2019

Teresa G. Lawson, 75, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning May 26, 2019 at her home. Born October 4, 1943 in LaFollette, TN, she was a daughter of the late Owen L. and Claude C. (Goodman) Gross. She had worked for 16 years at Dayton Press (McCalls) in Dayton prior to their closing. She then went on...

Doris  M. Johnson

Doris M. Johnson

May 23, 2019

Doris M. Johnson, 92, of West Manchester, OH, passed away on Thursday morning, May 23, 2019. Born December 1, 1926 in Campbellstown, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Beatrice (Crawford) Ashworth. Doris enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and looking after her dog. She retired after 30 years from Dayton Flexible Products in Eaton. In addition to...

William  J. Wehrley

William J. Wehrley

May 22, 2019

William J. Wehrley, 83, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 22, 2019. Born April 25, 1936, he was a son of the late Chalmer and Susie (Homan) Wehrley. A faithful Christian man who ministered to others through his life and also served the Lord through Harvest Ministries International of Gratis and was a former member of the...

Robert  Joseph Clark

Robert Joseph Clark

May 20, 2019

Robert Joseph Clark (Bobby Joe), 66, of Dayton, OH, passed away Monday afternoon, May 20, 2019. Born March 12, 1953 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Robert & Mabel (Waller) Clark. Bobby Joe is a veteran of the US Air Force, he held rank of an E4 SGT, served as an Aircraft Propeller & Engine Mechanic...

Edwin  Paul Burchett  Sr.

Edwin Paul Burchett Sr.

May 19, 2019

Edwin Paul Burchett Sr, age 91, went to be with The Lord Sunday afternoon May 19th, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born July 18th, 1927 in Lee County, VA he was the son of the late Andrew Lindsey and Myrtle (Weston) Burchett. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of New Lebanon, Ohio where...

James M. "Mike" Fugate

James M. "Mike" Fugate

May 16, 2019

James M. "Mike" Fugate, 68, of New Lebanon, passed Thurs., May 16, 2019. Mike was a 1968 graduate of Dixie High School. Preceded in death by parents Herman and Elsie Fugate; brother Steven Fugate; and stepson John David Sizemore. Survived by brothers Ricky (Melinda) Fugate of Middletown and Timothy Fugate of St. Petersburg, FL; son James Michael Fugate, Jr. of...

Arvil Dean

Arvil Dean

May 12, 2019

Arvil Dean, 87, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 12, 2019. Born March 14, 1932 in Nickelsville, VA, he was a son of the late Noah and Kate (Salley) Dean. Arvil served three years with the Virginia National Guard from 1950 - 1953. He retired after 30 + years from the Inland Division of General Motors, Third...

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...