Obituaries

Eric  M. (Hofacker)  Rike

Eric M. (Hofacker) Rike

May 2, 2018

Eric M. Rike (Hofacker) age 30, of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away Wednesday evening, May 2, 2018 at his home. Born October 18, 1987 in Greenville, Ohio to Randall & Donna (Maynard) Hofacker, he was one of 5 boys. Eric loved spending time with his friends and listening to music. Preceded in death by grandparents Thelma & Carl Hofacker: grandmother Blanche...

James  E. Brown

James E. Brown

Apr 27, 2018

James E. Brown, age 69 of Eaton Ohio went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday evening April 27, 2018. Born June 13, 1948 in Sinks Grove, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Edward J. And Sylvia (Hoke) Brown. U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Jim had worked as a route salesman for Perfection Bakery...

Leland “Lee” L. Hart

Leland “Lee” L. Hart

Apr 26, 2018

Leland L. "Lee" Hart, Sr., 86, of Dayton, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Born March 5, 1932 in Corbin, KY, he was a son of the late Eugene F. and Carman R. (Goodin) Hart. Lee retired in 1990 after 28 + years as a machine operator for Modern Industrial Plastics, working...

Bonnie  J. Mowen

Bonnie J. Mowen

Apr 22, 2018

Bonnie J. Mowen, 82, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Born June 23, 1935 in Eaton, she was the daughter of the late John J. Stover, Sr. and Mildred L. (Snyder) Stover. Bonnie was a 1953 graduate of Eaton High School, had worked several years at Johnson Chevrolet in Eaton and then 31 years in administration...

Carolyn  J. Graham

Carolyn J. Graham

Apr 20, 2018

Carolyn J. Graham, age 78 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, April 20, 2018 at Maple Gardens Nursing Home, Eaton, OH. Born May 06, 1939 in Camden, OH she was a daughter to the late Glenn & Mildred (Ferris) Cohee. Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family; her family and grandchildren meant the world to her. She was a...

Shirley  J. Hollingsworth

Shirley J. Hollingsworth

Apr 13, 2018

Shirley Jean Hollingsworth, 83, formerly of Lamarque, TX, passed away Friday evening April 13, 2018. Born July 13, 1934 in Tulsa, OK, she was the daughter of the late Harry Oswald and Loneta Leona (Hollis) Patterson. Shirley was a lifelong educator. She earned her Bachelors Degree at Abilene Christian College, her Masters Degree from Texas Women's College, and her PhD...

Kenneth  R. Owens

Kenneth R. Owens

Apr 11, 2018

Kenneth R.Owens, 75, of Germantown, OH, passed into eternity suddenly at his home on Wednesday afternoon, April 11, 2018. Ken was born March 29, 1943 in Pigeon Roost, KY, one of 11 children born to Watson and Polly Jane (Bush) Owens. He served for two years with the US Army during the Vietnam War from May of 1968 to May...

Gene  L. Ballinger

Gene L. Ballinger

Apr 8, 2018

Gene Lee Ballinger age 86 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday April 8, 2018 at State of the Heart Care Center Greenville OH after an extended illness. He was born July 17, 1931 in Camden, Ohio to the late John and Mary Ballinger. He was a devoted husband of 62 years to the late Mary Louise Ballinger who died...

Colleen Mason

Colleen Mason

Apr 7, 2018

Colleen Mason, age 77 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. Born March 10, 1941 she was a daughter to the late Willard & Ruby (Frye) Muncy. Colleen enjoyed reading, doing crafts ,crocheting and puzzles. She had a kind soul and was always helping people with anything that she could. In addition...

David  M. Nation

David M. Nation

Apr 3, 2018

David M. Nation, age 60 of Gratis, Ohio passed away after a short illness on Tuesday April 3, 2018 at Southview Hospital. Born August 11, 1957, he was a son to the late Thomas Ray & Mayanna (Martin) Nation. David had a kind and loving spirit. He worked many years at workshops at L&M Products in Eaton, Ohio and more...

Hervey  W. Berry

Hervey W. Berry

Apr 1, 2018

Hervey W. Berry, age 91 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Vancrest Nursing Home, in Eaton. Born on August 29, 1926 he was a son to the late Walter & Mabel (Baker) Berry. Hervey retired from NCR where he worked many years as a guard. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in...

Roy L. “Buckle” Couch

Roy L. “Buckle” Couch

Mar 30, 2018

Roy L. "Buckle" Couch, 78, of Dayton, OH, passed away Friday evening March 30, 2018. Born April 19, 1939 in Hyden, KY, he was a son of the late Roy and Sophia (Holland) Couch. He was drafted into and served with the US Army for two years in the late 1950's. He worked for over 30 years as an over...

Ernest  E. Hall

Ernest E. Hall

Mar 29, 2018

Ernest E. Hall, 61, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday evening, March 29, 2018. Born December 8, 1956, he was the son of the late Estill and Helen (Spurlock) Hall. A graduate of Twin Valley South High School, he worked for many years as an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed going to auctions and was known to buy...

Cali  Mariana Lake-David

Cali Mariana Lake-David

Mar 24, 2018

Cali Mariana Lake-David, daughter of Harley D. Lake and Andre D. "A.J." David, Jr., both of Eaton, was stillborn on Saturday morning March 24, 2018. In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents Reece and Heather Lake of Eaton; paternal grandparents Andre D. David, Sr. of Eaton and Ricka Brummett of Eaton; maternal great grandparents Rita and...

Thelma  M. Hartley

Thelma M. Hartley

Mar 11, 2018

Thelma M. Hartley, age 94, a long time Fountain City, IN resident, who also lived at Lake Lakengren in Eaton, OH for many years, passed away peacefully March 11, 2018, at Rosebud Village Nursing Care Center in Richmond, IN. Thelma was born May 9, 1923, in Richmond, IN, the first of seven children to parents Donald and Wyvona (Hyde) Windle....

Thomas  L. Holland

Thomas L. Holland

Feb 27, 2018

Thomas L. Holland, 82, of Eaton, OH, passed into eternity on Tuesday evening, February 27, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Born April 12, 1935, he was a son of the late Arthur and Virginia (Connor) Holland. For over 20 years he was the owner operator of Tom's Auto Parts in Xenia. He was a talented man who could make or...

Martha  A. Taylor

Martha A. Taylor

Feb 27, 2018

Martha A. Taylor of Marble Hill, MO, formerly of Eaton OH passed away at her home on February 27, 2018. Born in Bristol, TN on July 29, 1942. She was the daughter of Alfred and Mary Ellen Faulkner Smith. Preceded in death by her 1st husband John H. Salyer; and her second husband Paul M. Taylor She is survived by...

Donald  F. Duncan

Donald F. Duncan

Feb 22, 2018

Donald F. Duncan, 83, of Troy, OH, passed into eternity on Thursday morning February 22, 2018. Born August 16, 1934 in Dayton, OH, he was a son of the late Edgar Lee and Helen (Rosenthal) Duncan. He served with the US Marine Corp Reserve from 1954 to 1959. He worked as a tool and die maker retiring from Laughter Corporation...

Velma Combs

Velma Combs

Feb 17, 2018

Velma Combs, age 83 of Xenia, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at her home in Xenia. Born on March 24, 1934 in Hazzard, KY; she was one of 6 children born to the late Ruban & Mallie (White) Miller. Velma was a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Xenia, OH. She enjoyed gardening and canning, but most...

Janet  E. Barnhill

Janet E. Barnhill

Feb 13, 2018

Janet E. Barnhill, 78, of Camden, OH, passed away Tuesday evening February 13, 2018. Born May 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Alvester and Letha (Swafford) Nolte. At an early age she had worked at Famous Clothing in Dayton, later at Central Oldsmobile Dealership in Dayton, and various other jobs over the years. She enjoyed crochet, travel,...