Obituaries

Rita  A. Columbe

Rita A. Columbe

Oct 4, 2017

Rita A. Columbe, age 88 of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Wednesday October 4, 2017. Born August 3, 1929 she was a daughter to the late August & Matilda (Harting) Ferdelman. Rita worked many years as a book-keeper and retired from the City of Dayton. She enjoyed reading, the outdoors, and spending time with family....

Sharon  J. Adams

Sharon J. Adams

Sep 29, 2017

Sharon J. Adams, 64, of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday night, September 29, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Sharon was born September 23, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Doris L. (Newman) Adams. A lifelong resident of Preble County, she worked for 27 years for Parker Hannifin Corporation. Loving, caring and providing for her family brought...

Mrs.  Pauline Kirchhofer

Mrs. Pauline Kirchhofer

Sep 29, 2017

Pauline Kirchhofer, 81, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017. Born September 16, 1936, she was the youngest of seven children born to Oscar H. and Luella (Holliman) Smith. At an early age, Pauline began work at Wayne Candies in Ft. Wayne, IN. She married her sweetheart Willard F. Kirchhofer on May 6, 1967. After marrying,...

Deloris  G. (Lewis)  Mason

Deloris G. (Lewis) Mason

Sep 28, 2017

Deloris G. Mason (Lewis) age 76 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday September 28, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. Born February 5, 1941 she was a daughter to the late Eugene & Margaret (Wilhoite) Pelfrey. Deloris was a member of the Sugar Valley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed entertaining the grandkids, and spending time with family. She will...

William  F. Allbright

William F. Allbright

Sep 12, 2017

William F. Allbright, age 44 of Eaton, passed awayTuesday morning, September 12, 2017. He was born November 8, 1972 in Dayton, OH to Jackie (Hodapp) Lee and the late Cecil R. Allbright. In addition to his beloved father, William was preceded in death by his son William Zachary Allbright. He is survived by his children Renée (Jake) Pardue and Zack...

Carol  J.D. Drummond

Carol J.D. Drummond

Sep 8, 2017

Carol Jeanette Della Drummond, age 78 of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday September 8, 2017 in Lebanon, OH. Born August 28, 1939 she was a daughter to the late Joseph & Mildred (Glover) Cattlett. Carol worked many years at Famous- Barr Dept. Store in the salon as a cosmetologist. She was an active member of the Kingdom Hall...

Letetia "Tish" A. Rawles

Letetia "Tish" A. Rawles

Aug 31, 2017

Letetia Anna "Tish" Rawles, 69, passed away Thursday morning, August 31, 2017 at the Laurels of Mt. Vernon in Mt. Vernon, OH, following an extended illness. Tish was born February 28, 1948 in Dyersburg, TN. She was a 1965 graduate of Indian Lake High School in Logan County, OH, and went on to earn her Bachelors Degree in Counseling from...

Robert  "Ed" Dunn

Robert "Ed" Dunn

Aug 24, 2017

Robert "Ed" Dunn , age 86, of Richmond, IN, passed away Thursday night August 24, 2017. Born March 5, 1931 in Estill, KY, he was one of 13 children born to the late Jeff and Hester (Bryant) Dunn. Robert was a member of Living Faith Church of God in Richmond and formerly attended the Oak Park Church of God in...

Mark  J. Goeke

Mark J. Goeke

Aug 23, 2017

Mark J. Goeke, 66, of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017, following a lengthy illness. Born September 26, 1950, he was a son of John J. and Louise (Davis) Goeke. Mark was a graduate of Chaminade High School in Dayton and graduated in 1973 from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry. For 37 years,...

Faye  L. Ratliff

Faye L. Ratliff

Aug 23, 2017

Faye L. Ratliff, age 85 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday August 23, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. Born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 20, 1932 she was a daughter to the late Ora "Red" & Grace (Montgomery) Ogg. Faye was a member of the West Elkton Baptist Church, and did many volunteer jobs within the church throughout her...

Michael  S. Terrill

Michael S. Terrill

Aug 19, 2017

Michael S. Terrill, 67, of Englewood, OH, passed away on Saturday morning, August 19, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. Mike was born July 17, 1950, he was a son of the late Seldon and Dorothy E. (Good) Terrill. A proud and patriotic American, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in July of 1967, served one tour...

Johnnie P. Wogoman Estep

Johnnie P. Wogoman Estep

Aug 19, 2017

Johnnie P. Wogoman- Estep, age 20 of West Manchester, Ohio passed away suddenly on Saturday , August 19, 2017 at his home. Born in Richmond, IN on February 24, 1997 he was a son to Betsy Wogoman and Marvin Estep, Jr. Johnnie was a 2016 graduate of National Trail high school. While growing up, he attended New Paris Presbyterian church,...

Susan A. Ogles "Susie"

Susan A. Ogles "Susie"

Aug 11, 2017

Susan A. Ogles "Susie", age 60 of Eaton, Ohio passed away Friday August 11, 2017 at Maple Gardens Nursing Center (formerly Heartland) in Eaton, Ohio. Born July 23, 1957 she was a daughter to the late Herschel & Frances (Stoner) Wysong. Susie was a 1976 graduate of Dixie High School. She became a nursing assistant and worked for over 17...

Israel Bowlin

Israel Bowlin

Aug 6, 2017

Israel Bowlin, age 74 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday August 6, 2017 at Heartland of Miamisburg, in Miamisburg, Ohio. Born on October 24, 1942 in Jellico, TN; he was one of 12 children born to the late George & Ella (Bray) Bowlin. Israel retired from General Motors after working there for over 35 years. He enjoyed...

Dale  R. Spencer

Dale R. Spencer

Aug 6, 2017

Dale R. Spencer, 62, of Oxford, OH, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 6, 2017 following an extended illness. Born September 16, 1954, he was a son of the late Henry and Irene (Burton) Spencer. Dale worked for many years as a machinist at Amco Plastics in Fairfield. Always an entrepreneur, he was a talented musician, song writer and sketch artist,...

Lena  M. Belcher

Lena M. Belcher

Aug 4, 2017

Lena M. Belcher, 91, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Friday morning, August 4, 2017. Born January 19, 1926 in Kegley, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Rachel (Veneable) Crotty. Lena retired in 1982 after 25 years with General Motors Inland Division, having worked at both the Dayton and Vandalia plants. She was a member...

Herald  H. Welcome

Herald H. Welcome

Jul 29, 2017

Herald H. Welcome, age 97 of Wilmington, OH (formerly of Eaton, OH) passed away Saturday evening July 29, 2017 at Ohio Cape May Nursing Home, Wilmington, Ohio. Born July 5, 1920, he was a son to the late Louis & Etha (Anthony) Welcome. Herald was a member of the Plainview Open Bible church, as well as the Masonic Temple in...

Richard  W. Pope

Richard W. Pope

Jul 20, 2017

Richard Woodrow Pope, 79, of New Paris, OH, passed away early Thursday morning July 20, 2017 following an extended illness. Born March 22, 1938, he was a son of the late Robert W. And Betty Jean (Holiday) Pope. He was a 1957 graduate of Webster High School in Webster, IN and had proudly served with the US Navy as a...

Irene  M. Moore

Irene M. Moore

Jul 19, 2017

Irene's wishes were for services to be private. Arrangements entrusted to the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center @ Preble Memory Gardens. Burial Preble Memory Gardens. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Irene M. Moore please visit our Sympathy Store.

Ila  Jo Emrick

Ila Jo Emrick

Jul 18, 2017

Ila Jo Emrick, age 87, died at Kettering Medical Center on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Originally from Anson, TX, she spent her entire adult life living in Farmersville, OH where she enjoyed her four generations of family members. Ila was preceded in death by her husband, William, also of Farmersville, and by her parents, Rice and Ida Mae Moss of...