Obituaries

Dalton  Michael Kingsley

Dalton Michael Kingsley

Apr 9, 2017

Dalton Michael Kingsley, age 10, died suddenly on Sunday afternoon April 9, 2017 from injuries received in an automobile accident. Born on November 18, 2006 he was the son of Michael E. Kingsley and Carla J. (Powell) Kingsley. Dalton was a loving, helpful, caring, sharing, compassionate young man who loved God. A Third Grade student at National Trail School, he...

Effie  P. Winters

Effie P. Winters

Apr 3, 2017

Effie P. Winters, 79, of New Lebanon, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, April 3, 2017 at her residence. Born August 17, 1937 in Lawshe, OH, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Nellie (Little) Earls. A member of Trinity Lighthouse Church in Dayton, she retired after 24 years from Monarch Marking in...

Travis  L. Bourne

Travis L. Bourne

Mar 28, 2017

Travis L. Bourne, 34, of New Paris, OH, was found deceased at his home on Tuesday afternoon, March 28, 2017. Born January 4, 1983, he was a son of Chester E. and Sandra (Evans) Bourne. Travis grew up in Lewisburg, OH and had attended Tri-County North High School. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. He worked at Pratt Industries...

Marguerite  L. Stapleton

Marguerite L. Stapleton

Mar 24, 2017

Marguerite Lucille Stapleton, age 72 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving husband, children, grandchildren and friends at the Genesis Nursing Facility of New Lebanon. Marguerite was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in West Alexandria and spent her life spreading the word of Jesus to all who crossed her path. She...

Marie  V. Gartrell

Marie V. Gartrell

Mar 21, 2017

Marie V. Gartrell, age 82 of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday March 21, 2017. Born January 31, 1935 she was a daughter to the late Cora (Hartman) and Thomas Mann. Marie enjoyed fishing, cooking and was a wonderful baker. It has been said that she made the best fudge and peanut butter buckeyes in all of...

Robert  D. Marker

Robert D. Marker

Mar 18, 2017

Robert D. Marker, age 61 of Eaton, Ohio passed away at his home, Saturday morning March 18, 2017. Born May 25, 1955 he was a son to the late Robert & Betty (Summers) Marker. Dwain worked doing various things throughout his life, he worked construction, was a carpenter and a truck driver for many years before retiring. He loved music,...

Mary  Margaret Taynor

Mary Margaret Taynor

Mar 16, 2017

Mary Margaret Taynor, 75, formerly of Jefferson Twp., New Lebanon, OH, passed away Thursday morning, March 16, 2017, Born December 11, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Forest Omar & Eva Elizabeth (Mattis) James. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lewisburg, and earlier in life, worked as a home health care aide. In addition...

Leota Williams

Leota Williams

Mar 12, 2017

Leota Williams,87, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Sunday evening, March 12, 2017. Born September 22, 1929 in West Liberty, KY, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Virgie Mae (Cox) Gilliam. A loving mother and grandmother, she was a stay at home mother taking care of her family. Leota was faithful to her Lord and attended the...

Anthony  Alan Armstrong

Anthony Alan Armstrong

Mar 11, 2017

Anthony A. Armstrong, 29, of Lewisburg, OH, passed suddenly on Saturday afternoon, March 11, 2017.Born February 6, 1988, he was a son of Evelyn Elizabeth (Aber) Strong and Byron Eugene Armstrong. Anthony was a graduate of Twin Valley South High School, Bowling Green State University, and Indiana University East. He worked as a Special Education Teacher at Test Middle School...

Verla Baker

Verla Baker

Mar 8, 2017

Verla (Barnes) Baker, age 87 of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, OH. She was born August 27, 1929 in Pulaski County, KY. She was married for 65 years to Emery Lewis Baker who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents Perry & Mary (Bolton)...

Richard M. Johnson, "Rick"  Jr.

Richard M. Johnson, "Rick" Jr.

Mar 7, 2017

Richard "Rick" Johnson, Jr , age 52 of Clayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday March 7, 2017. Born September 5, 1964 he was a son to the late Richard Sr. & Phyllis (Lesh) Johnson. Rick worked at Brookville Roadster for over 20 years in customer service and technical support. He enjoyed playing darts, and participated in...

Daniel  L. Morningstar

Daniel L. Morningstar

Mar 7, 2017

Daniel L. Morningstar, age 63 of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Born June 16, 1953 he was a son to the late Carl Jr. & Glada J. (Walls) Morningstar. He attended Abundant Heart In Christ church in Eaton. Daniel was a truck driver for many years, and enjoyed being on the...

Terri  L. Belcher

Terri L. Belcher

Mar 4, 2017

Terri L. Belcher, 57, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Saturday morning, March 4, 2017, following a lengthy illness. Born August 20, 1959, she was a daughter of Jack and Lena (Crotty) Belcher. Terri was the Valedictorian of the 1980 graduating class of Southview High School and was a member of the Farmersville First Baptist Church. She was raised from...

Marvin  Dell Hawk

Marvin Dell Hawk

Mar 4, 2017

Marvin Dell Hawk, 50, of New Lebanon, OH, passed into eternity from his home on Saturday night, March 4, 2017, with his family by his side. Born August 4, 1966, he was a son of Charles and Marjorie (Warmouth) Hawk. He became a Certified Diesel and Auto Mechanic from the Job Corp in Grand Rapids, Michigan, skills and knowledge he...

Dorothy  M. Dillon

Dorothy M. Dillon

Mar 3, 2017

Dorothy M. Dillon, 97, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. Born January 27, 1920 in Mountain View Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Lee & Clara Venora (Mason) McMurtry. She retired from Rexarc Manufacturing and was a member of The West Alexandria Church of the Brethren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Terry  L. Worley

Terry L. Worley

Mar 2, 2017

Terry Lee Worley, 68, of Eaton, OH, passed into eternity suddenly on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Born July 25, 1948, he was a son of the late Carl E. and Lois (Kitsen) Worley Waters. He retired in 2010 after 17 years with the City of Eaton. Terry enjoyed an active social life and was well known throughout the community. He...

Barbara  L. Plantz

Barbara L. Plantz

Mar 1, 2017

Barbara L. Plantz, age 86 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday March 1, 2017 at the Oaks of West Kettering nursing home. Born February 19, 1931 In West Virginia, she was a daughter to the late George & Lily (Smith) Lamb. Barbara was a graduate of Fairborn Baker High School, and went on to work at True Photo for...

Deborah  E. Guckian

Deborah E. Guckian

Feb 27, 2017

Deborah E. Guckian , 67, of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday evening, February 27, 2017. Born December 8, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret (Wilhoite) Pelfrey. Debbie was a longtime active member of Sugar Valley United Methodist Church where she participated in bazaars and fund raising events. She enjoyed crocheting and quilting. Deb was a...

Mark  Richard Eck

Mark Richard Eck

Feb 25, 2017

Mark Richard Eck, 91, formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday night, February 25, 2017. Born January 4, 1926 in Middletown, OH, he was a son of the late Ferdinand Percival Eck and Agnes Elizabeth (Maier) Eck. A veteran of WW II, he served with the US Army from 1944 - 1946. Mr. Eck was a farmer in Gasper Twp.,...

Russell Grubbs

Russell Grubbs

Feb 21, 2017

Russell Grubbs, age 68 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away Tuesday February 21, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 1, 1948 in Manchester, KY; he was the son of the late William Oliver Grubbs and Murray Sizemore. He worked in masonry. He enjoyed coon hunting, spending time with his family and making people smile. He was very...