Obituaries

Phyllis  E. Wikle

Phyllis E. Wikle

Aug 10, 2018

Phyllis E. (Fudge) Wikle, age 97 of Eaton, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Harry A. Wikle; son, Kevin Wikle; granddaughter, Lisa Wikle; sister, Janice Huffman; brother, Keith Fudge; and parents, Zola & Jesse Fudge. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Noel) Hofmann; son, David (Nancy) Wikle; grandchildren:...

Jewel  A. Moss

Jewel A. Moss

Aug 9, 2018

Jewel Annabell Moss, age 96, died at St. Leonard's Nursing and Rehab Center on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Originally from Anson, TX, she spent her later adult life living in Farmersville, OH where she enjoyed being with her family members. Jewel was preceded in death by her sister, Ila Jo Emrick, and by her brother-in-law, William Emrick, both of Farmersville,...

Jonathan  S. Cairo

Jonathan S. Cairo

Aug 3, 2018

Jonathan S. Cairo, 50, of Dayton, OH, passed away suddenly on Friday morning, August 3, 2018 at his home. Born December 3, 1967, he was a son of the late Louis Cairo and Glynda (Hoskins) Kennedy. He worked as a machinist for over 15 years with Custom Nickel LLC of Dayton. He enjoyed laughing and joking with friends and family;...

John  Paul Bryant

John Paul Bryant

Aug 2, 2018

John P. Bryant, 75, of Centerville, OH and formerly of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Thursday morning August 2, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Born June 1, 1943, he was a son of Florence (Sargent) Honius and Cecil Bryant. A Vietnam War veteran, John served with the US Army from July, 1963 to April 1969 serving a 1 year deployment...

Douglas  K. Rauch

Douglas K. Rauch

Jul 31, 2018

Douglas K. Rauch, 71, of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday morning, July 31, 2018 at his residence. Born August 9, 1946, he was a son of the late Herbert Ray and Lois Marie (Toms) Rauch. Doug proudly served with the US Army from May of 1966 - May of 1968. For the last 17 years, Doug had worked as the...

Paula  A. Straszheim

Paula A. Straszheim

Jul 30, 2018

Paula A. Straszheim, 58, of New Paris, OH, passed away Monday afternoon, July 30, 2018 following a short illness. Born December 31, 1959, she was the daughter of Wayne D. Brooks and the late Virginia P. (Cooper) Baker. She worked over 25 years in the office of Hometown Comfort in New Paris. Family was Paula's highest priority. She had a...

Reatha  A. Hager

Reatha A. Hager

Jul 27, 2018

Reatha A. Hager, 69, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018. Born March 2, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Sherrill and Elsa Irene (Kirk) Scott. She had worked for 20 years at the Clifton Shirt Factory in Loveland, OH and later for Parker Hannifin in the Brookville, OH plant for over 6 years....

William  Harvey Spoonmore

William Harvey Spoonmore

Jul 25, 2018

William "Harvey" Spoonmore, 88, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 25, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. Born in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Joseph Spoonmore and Bertha Owen-Spoonmore. He retired from GM after 30 years of service. As an active member of the New Lebanon community, he enjoyed his time coaching...

Robert  C. Howard

Robert C. Howard

Jul 25, 2018

Robert C. Howard, 81, of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 25,2018 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.Born July 25, 1937, he was one of 11 children born to the late Edwin and Mary (Kitson) Howard. He served with the US Army from 1955 - 1958 and retired as a foreman from the Universal Manufacturing, Inc. In addition to his...

Michael  E. Darney

Michael E. Darney

Jul 22, 2018

Michael Edward Darney, 56, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Born September 12, 1961, he was the son of the late Barbara Jane Darney and Edward Cook. He formerly worked as a truck driver for Jeff Landis Trucking. He loved riding his motorcycle and enjoyed NASCAR. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Kenneth  P. Chappel

Kenneth P. Chappel

Jul 19, 2018

Kenneth P. Chappel, 53, of Eaton, OH, died suddenly on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from injuries received in a work related accident. Born February 1, 1965, he was the youngest of six children born to Robert L. and Nancy Jean (Killen) Chappel. A member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18, Kenny was a heavy equipment operator currently...

Jack  F. Lutz  Jr.

Jack F. Lutz Jr.

Jul 18, 2018

Jack F. Lutz, Jr., 65, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 following an extended illness. Born June 24, 1953, he was a son of the late Jack F. Lutz, Sr. and Constance Lou (Alexander) Lutz. Survived by sister Ruth Elmore of Waton, with whom he made his home; brother William Lutz of Columbus; nephew Brody King...

Marvin  E. Hickman

Marvin E. Hickman

Jul 11, 2018

Marvin E. Hickman, 70 of Eaton, OH, passed away on Wednesday afternoon July 11, 2018. Marvin was born on August 27, 1947, he was a son of the late Arthur and Kathryn (Rutherford) Hickman. He was a graduate of Jackson High School in Western Preble County; and was a Vietnam War veteran serving with the US Army from 1966 -...

Deborah  Sue Gillum

Deborah Sue Gillum

Jun 29, 2018

Deborah Sue Gillum, 60, of Miamisburg, OH, passed away suddenly on Friday afternoon, June 29, 2018. Born June 23, 1958, she was a daughter of the late Floyd E. and Joan S. (Clements) Pentecost. She had worked as a cashier for 11 years at the Kroger in Springboro and previously as a server for many years at the Frisch's Restaurant...

Donnie  Ray Slavens  Sr.

Donnie Ray Slavens Sr.

Jun 28, 2018

Donnie Ray Slavens, Sr., 65, of Ruskin, Florida and formerly of Middletown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, June 28,2018 in Ruskin, surrounded by family and friends. Born September 21, 1952 in Kenova, West Virginia, he was a son of the late John Arthur and Ruth Elizabeth (Moore) Slavens. Donnie had worked from 1973 - 1995 for Continuous Spouting...

James W. “Big Jim” King  Sr.

James W. “Big Jim” King Sr.

Jun 19, 2018

James Warren "Big Jim" King, Sr., of Dayton, Ohio, passed away suddenly Tuesday night June 19, 2018. Born September 18, 1941 in Dayton, OH, he was a son of the late Randy and Elnora Coldiron. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his youngest son David; sister Clara Hickman, and brother Lewis "Knuckle" Coldiron. He is...

Carolyn  L. Stubbs

Carolyn L. Stubbs

Jun 15, 2018

Carolyn L. Stubbs, 77, of Eaton, OH, passed into eternity suddenly on Friday evening, June 15, 2018. Born March 2, 1941, she was a daughter of Orville and Lucille (Donson) Brandenburg. Carolyn was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Eaton and former member of first Brethren Church in Gratis. She enjoyed reading, watching daytime television shows and was a...

Verna  Ruth Martin

Verna Ruth Martin

Jun 3, 2018

Verna Ruth Martin, 82, of Centerville, IN and formerly of West Alexandria, OH and Woodhaven, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning June 3, 2018. Born September 8, 1935 in Rose Hill, VA, she was a daughter of the late Millard D. and Nora Lee (Osborne) Hensley. Verna worked for several years at McCall Publishing in Dayton. When she met...

Myrtle Eck

Myrtle Eck

Jun 2, 2018

Myrtle Eck, 89, formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 2, 2018. Born February 15, 1929 in Hamilton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Aster Ash, Sr. and Bessie Ash. Mrs. Eck worked as an administrative assistant for the Federal Land Bank from 1972-1985. She was a member of the Eaton United Church of Christ and...

Lee  R. Musgrave

Lee R. Musgrave

Jun 1, 2018

Lee R. Musgrave, 85, of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday morning, June 1, 2018. Born March 17, 1933 in Willowood, OH, he was a son of the late Mayford T. and Mildred I. (Hardy) Musgrave. Lee earned two Bachelor's degrees from Wilmington College in both Education and Chemistry, and went on to earn his Master's degree in Chemistry from Miami...