Obituaries

R.  Marie Myers

R. Marie Myers

Nov 30, 2018

R. Marie Myers, 76, of New Hope, OH, passed away Friday afternoon, November 30, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Born June 18, 1942 in Pennington Gap, VA, she was a one of 11 children born to the the late Emitt and Rachel (Zion) White. She had worked as a rural delivery driver for the Dayton Daily News for many years...

John  A. Taylor

John A. Taylor

Nov 25, 2018

John A. Taylor, 82, of Huber Heights, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday evening, November 25, 2018. He was born in Preble County, OH on January 3, 1936 to the late James W. and Hattie Taylor. John served for 3 years with the US Army from 1954-1957. He retired after 41 years from Dayton Power and...

Scott  A. Reynolds

Scott A. Reynolds

Nov 21, 2018

Scott A. Reynolds, 57, of Centerville, OH, formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. He is the son of Peggy Reynolds and the late Robert "Bob" Reynolds. He is survived by his mother Peggy; children Darron Reynolds and wife Deb, Ashley Reynolds and husband Nick Clark; grandchildren Nicholas and Hyleigh Clark; brothers Mark...

Sterling  Jacob Bateman  Jr.

Sterling Jacob Bateman Jr.

Nov 18, 2018

Sterling Jacob Bateman, Jr., 82, of Lebanon, OH and formerly of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Sunday evening, November 18, 2018. Born December 2, 1935 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Sterling J., Sr. and Vera (Rousey) Bateman. He served in the US Army from 1956 - 1958, spending nearly 10 months in Germany. Sterling worked...

James  Dick Holster

James Dick Holster

Nov 14, 2018

James D. Holster, 83, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away Wednesday night, November 14, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Born March 11, 1935 in Yokum, TX, he was the son of the late James H. and Evelyn Pearl (Styles) Holster. Since 1969, he worked as a hog and cattle farmer in Harrison Township outside of Lewisburg. For 16 years, he and...

Michelle  R. Taylor

Michelle R. Taylor

Nov 12, 2018

Michelle R. Taylor, 52, of West Alexandria, OH, passed suddenly on Monday morning November 12, 2018. Born March 22, 1966, she was a daughter of Dale and Cheryl (McBride) Strunks. She was a Board Member and Commercial Loan Officer for LCNB Bank. Prior to the bank's transition to LCNB, she worked for Eaton National Bank for over 25years. A member...

Terry Lynn Graham Coffee

Terry Lynn Graham Coffee

Nov 7, 2018

Terry Lynn Graham Coffee, 63, of New Lebanon, OH passed away early Wednesday morning November 7, 2018. A kind and gentle soul, Terry was a woman of faith who faced many years of pain and challenge, yet kept a good and generous heart. Through it all she learned to trust in Jesus and depend upon His word. She is preceded...

Shelley  A. Bourne

Shelley A. Bourne

Nov 4, 2018

Shelley A. Bourne, 46, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Sunday morning, November 4, 2018 following an extended illness. Born July 7, 1972, she was the daughter of Chester E. and Sandra S. (Evans) Bourne. She had worked for many years at Lewisburg Container and for a short time at Cracker Barrel Restaurant. She is preceded in death by her...

Robert  L. Worley

Robert L. Worley

Nov 1, 2018

Robert L. Worley, 78, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday night November 1, 2018 following an extended illness. Born February 12, 1940 in Preble County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Thompson) Worley. He retired in 1997 after 21 years with Westvaco Corporation of Eaton, was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Eaton and former...

Lonnie  E. Hall

Lonnie E. Hall

Oct 28, 2018

Lonnie E. Hall, 77, of Dayton, OH passed away Sunday afternoon, Octoboer 28, 2018. Born September 29, 1941, he was a son of the late James and Martha (Denney) Hall. Lonnie retired after 30 years as a maintenance superintendent for the Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority. A member of the 348-409 Organization, he loved to restore and drag race older cars....

Claire  Elizabeth Hood

Claire Elizabeth Hood

Oct 28, 2018

Claire Elizabeth HOOD, 91, of Eaton, OH, entered into eternity on Sunday afternoon, October 28, 2018. Born June 14, 1927, she was a daughter of the late of Clarence and Dorothy Helen (Bates) Hodapp. A longtime member of Visitation Catholic Church in Eaton, she enjoyed gardening, crochet and working crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Catherine  E. Fader

Catherine E. Fader

Oct 26, 2018

Catherine E. Fader, 92, of West Alexandria, OH and formerly of Trotwood, OH, passed away on Friday morning, October 26, 2018. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husbands Jack Owens in 1956 and Arthur Fader in 1995; along with 8 brothers and sisters. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed reading Amish family...

Edna  G. Reed

Edna G. Reed

Oct 25, 2018

Edna G. Reed, 85, of Camden, OH, passed away at home Thursday night, October 25, 2018 with her family by her side. Born March 2, 1933 in Berea, KY, she was one of six children born to the late William Arch and Emma (Cummins) Coffee. Edna's family was always her highest priority. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren...

Geraldine  V. Gallagher

Geraldine V. Gallagher

Oct 19, 2018

Geraldine V. Gallagher, 84, of Englewood, OH and formerly of New Lebanon, OH passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 19, 2018 at her home following an extended illness. Born May 17, 1934 in Harriman TN, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Dorothy C. (Jett) Adkisson. She retired after 30 years of service from the Inland Division...

Rev. Harold Paul Combs

Rev. Harold Paul Combs

Oct 16, 2018

Rev. Harold Paul Combs, 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Rev. Combs, a longtime resident of Franklin, Ohio, was fully committed to the vows of marriage with his bride of 64 years, Rosalie Combs. Born on November 7, 1930, in Clayhole, Kentucky, to the late Nathan and Eva Combs, Harold matriculated at Grace College...

Jennifer  S. Hobbs

Jennifer S. Hobbs

Oct 16, 2018

Jennifer S. Hobbs, 56, of Dayton, OH, passed into eternity on Tuesday evening, October 16, 2018. A former resident of the Hemphill Home in Kettering, she was a current resident of the McSmith Lane Home in Dayton. Born April 5, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Millard C. Hobbs and Emma (Arnette) Hobbs. She had attended the Senior...

Dennis A. “Denny” Roberts

Dennis A. “Denny” Roberts

Oct 15, 2018

Dennis A. "Denny" Roberts, age 73, of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away on Monday October 15, 2018 at Kettering Medical Center with family members by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Freda Roberts; Brothers Dale, Bill and Bob, and Sister Barbara Wagner. He is survived by his wife Diane of West Alexandria; sons, Craig...

Maxine Rodefer

Maxine Rodefer

Oct 14, 2018

Maxine Rodefer, 93, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday morning, October 14, 2018. Born April 24, 1925 in Richmond, IN, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Bernice (McKissick) Harsh. She retired from the Baxter Corporation in Eaton after 15 years and was a member of the Church of Christ in Eaton. Maxine kept a full social...

Deloris  A. Smith

Deloris A. Smith

Oct 8, 2018

Deloris A. Smith, 77, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Eldorado and Eaton, Ohio, and Athens Alabama, passed away Monday morning, October 8, 2018. Deloris was born July 17, 1941 in Harlan, KY, one of 11 children born to the late Calvin G. and Flora N. (Powers) York. She had worked as a press operator for 20 + years with...

David  L. Walker  Sr.

David L. Walker Sr.

Oct 4, 2018

David L. Walker, Sr., 66, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018. Born July 24, 1952, he was one of 7 sons born to the late Emery and Mildred (Vest) Walker. David had worked as a machinist at Schriber Graphics System Services in Dayton for many years. He was a lover of Beatles music, and a collector of...