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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Roxanne Bryant
May 18, 2018
Roxanne Bryant, 57, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday morning, May 18, 2018 at her home, following a lengthy illness. Born January 16, 1961, she was the daughter of Charles and Lorena Sue (Campbell) Flora. Roxanne worked for 20 years as an Assistant to the Treasurer for the New Lebanon Board of Education, and previously as a secretary for...
Dale E. Pope
May 17, 2018
Dale E. Pope, 64, of Camden, OH, passed away on Thursday morning, May 17, 2018. Born July 3, 1953 in Middletown, OH, he was one of eight children born to the late Robert and Marie (Yocum) Pope. Dale worked in the Maintenance Department of AK Steel for 34 ½ years, retiring in 2005. He was a caring and loving husband,...
Edwin G. Porter
May 13, 2018
Edwin Gaylord Porter of Brookville, OH, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018. He was born in Keene, OH on September 18, 1921 to the late Harry and Doris (Gaskill) Porter. He was a 1939 graduate of Mingo Junction High School and was a 1948 graduate of the Ohio State University, where he was a member of the Varsity Track...
Mary Ann Bush
May 9, 2018
Mary Ann (Barker) Bush, age 83, formerly of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed from this earthly world and entered the Gates of Heaven on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Elbert Sr., she leaves behind her cherished son, Elbert Carl, Jr. (Jesica) as well as her treasured grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, and...
Earlene Ogles
May 8, 2018
Earlene Ogles, 89, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 8, 2018. Born on March 29, 1929 in Russellville, KY, she was one of six children born to Jack and Eva (Gilliam) Knight. For 16 + years she worked as a Nursing Assistant at Heartland of Eaton (now Maple Gardens). She was a longtime faithful member of the...
Janice M. Whited
May 4, 2018
Janice M. Whited, 83, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 4, 2018. Janice was born on August 30, 1934 in New Castle, IN, she was the daughter of the late Max and Kathryn (Swoveland) Bond. She had worked for the Dayton Newspapers for over 15 years and retired in the early 1980's as a supervisor...

