Obituaries

Barbara  L. Hart

Barbara L. Hart

Jun 15, 2016

Barbara L. Hart age 86 of Jackson Twp., Eaton, OH passed away Wednesday June 15, 2016. Born September 4, 1929 she was a daughter to the late George E. & Charlene ( Netzley) Wysong. She was a 1948 graduate of Eaton High School; and was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in West Alexandria, Ohio. In addition to her...

Vivian  U. Preston

Vivian U. Preston

Jun 14, 2016

Vivian U. Preston (Dilbeck) age 78, of New Lebanon, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 14, 2016 at Kettering Hospital. Born October 14, 1937 in Wartburg, TN she was a daughter to the late Wilmer and Winnie Dilbeck. She retired after over 35 years from New Lebanon Elementary School as the librarian in 2000. Vivian was...

Harold  L. Hart

Harold L. Hart

Jun 7, 2016

Harold L. Hart, 86, of Jackson Twp., Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday evening, June 7, 2016. Mr. Hart was a lifelong resident of Eaton, born August 12, 1929 to the late Walter & Flora (Marshall) Hart. He was a 1948 graduate of Eaton High School and was proud to have played on the 1948 State Championship Mens Basketball Team. A...

Robert W. "Bob" Smith

Robert W. "Bob" Smith

Jun 6, 2016

Robert W. "Bob" Smith, 76, of Millston, Wisconsin and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at his home. Robert was born May 5, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Elmer and Elsie (Decker) Smith. He served in the U.S. Army from July 7, 1959 to July 6, 1962, and then served in the Army National...

Glenn  R. Cravens

Glenn R. Cravens

Jun 3, 2016

Glenn R. Cravens, age 76 of Eaton, Ohio passed away at home on Friday June 3, 2016. Born in Crawford, TN he was a son to the late Willie Hessel & Hattie Lee (Keaton) Cravens. Glenn retired from Wayne Works in Richmond, IN and enjoyed putting together model airplanes. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Danny  R. Wauer

Danny R. Wauer

Jun 2, 2016

Danny R. Wauer, age 58 of Milford, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday June 2, 2016 at Hospice of Cincinnati. Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on February 21, 1958 he was the only son of Ben Harry & Mary Lois (Brown) Wauer. Danny loved to fish; and go to Cincinnati Reds games; and enjoyed spending time with family. He will be missed....

Rebecca  K. Lowe

Rebecca K. Lowe

May 31, 2016

Rebecca K. Lowe, age 29 passed away suddenly on Monday May 31, 2016. Born in Dayton, Ohio she was the daughter to Geneva I. Lowe and Lowell "Mack" Lowe, Jr. Rebecca was a 2005 graduate of Twin Valley South High School. She will be loved and missed by many. Preceded in death by grandparents Lowell M. Lowe, Sr. & Vergie...

Laura  R. Beireis

Laura R. Beireis

May 26, 2016

Laura R. Beireis, 94, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Born August 9, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Filmore & Mary (Messer) Neeley. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Dayton and a follower of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries. She loved...

Bradley  A. Hauck

Bradley A. Hauck

May 26, 2016

Bradley A. Hauck, 37, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from injuries received in an automotive accident. Born December 9, 1978 in Brunswick, Maine, he was the son of Lawrence & Diane (Pelletier) Hauck. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maine and his Masters Degree from Clark University in Massachusetts. He worked...

Pamela  K. Bales

Pamela K. Bales

May 25, 2016

Pamela K. Bales (Hardy) age 65 of Lebanon, Ohio passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, May 25, 2016 at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born November 10, 1950 she was a daughter to the late Walter M. & Olivia "Bobbie" (Trimble) Bales. Pam was an LPN and worked many years at Miami Valley Hospital as well as other health care...

James & Linda Fetters

James & Linda Fetters

May 23, 2016

James E. "Sarge" Fetters, 65, & Linda L. Fetters, 69, of Somerville, OH, both passed into eternity suddenly on Monday afternoon, May 23, 2016, doing what they loved to do. Jim "Sarge" was born July 27, 1950 in Tiffin Twp., Adams County, OH, he was a son of the late Leonard M. & Jesse M. (Evans) Fetters. Linda was born...

Edith Hamblin

Edith Hamblin

May 18, 2016

Edith Hamblin, age 93 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday May 18, 2016. Born in Campton, KY she was a daughter to the late Willie and Maggie (Spencer) Drake. Edith was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post # 7596 in Franklin, OH. She enjoyed sewing and quilting; as well as gardening. She will be...

Kenneth  H. Pheanis

Kenneth H. Pheanis

May 14, 2016

Kenneth H. Pheanis, 94, Formerly of Fountain City, IN and Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, May 14, 2016, following a lengthy illness. Born December 12, 1921 in Preble County, OH, he was one of nine children born to Isaac & Alma (Henemeyer) Pheanis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by beautiful wife Lucy...

Rosie  Vergene Anderson-Smith

Rosie Vergene Anderson-Smith

May 12, 2016

Rosie Vergene Anderson-Smith, 93, of Gallatin, TN and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 12, 2016. Born March 10, 1923 in Union City, IN, she was a daughter of the late James B. & Daisy M. (Tipple) Evans. She attended the Warner Beauty College of Ft. Wayne, IN and worked 10 years at Milady's Salon in...

Charles R. "Dick" Shimp

Charles R. "Dick" Shimp

May 11, 2016

Charles Richard "Dick" Shimp, 73, of Eaton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, May 11, 2016. Born September 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Charles & Leona (Ullery) Shimp. Dick was a 1960 graduate of Dixie High School in New Lebanon, where he participated in football, baseball and basketball. He played on...

Margaret  L. Smith

Margaret L. Smith

May 9, 2016

Margaret L. Smith, 91, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, May 9, 2016. Born May 28, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Roy & Cora (Combs) Schwegel. She worked for over 20 years at Rike's Department Store in downtown Dayton in the toy department and as a supervisor in catalog sales. In addition to her...

Terrell Lee "Terry" Myers

Terrell Lee "Terry" Myers

May 8, 2016

Terrell Lee "Terry" Myers, 73, of Verona, OH, passed into eternity early Sunday morning, May 8, 2016. Born November 7, 1942, he was a son of the late William & Catherine (Folkerth) Myers. He retired after 35 years with Martin Marietta (American Aggregate). Terry was a huge sports fan, loved animals, riding motorcycles, building bird houses and model cars. In...

Evelyn  Rose Yount

Evelyn Rose Yount

May 5, 2016

Evelyn Rose Yount, age 94, of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday morning May 5, 2016 at Brookdale Assisted living facility in Englewood, Ohio. Born August 22, 1921 she was a daughter to the late Curtis and Bessie Jane (Simpson) Bates. Evelyn was a 1941 graduate of Ironton High School and went on to college at Ashland Kentucky School...

Donald  E. Ditmer

Donald E. Ditmer

May 1, 2016

Donald E. Ditmer, 79 of Palm Bay, FL ( formerly of Eaton, Ohio) passed away peacefully on Sunday May 1st, 2016 at Palm Bay Hospital after a lengthy illness that began back in 2002 with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Donnie was born on August 24th, 1936 in Brookville, Ohio to Roscoe & Mary Ditmer (Buehner). He was one of...

Gary  Eugene Nickell

Gary Eugene Nickell

Apr 30, 2016

Gary Eugene Nickell, 57, of New Lebanon, OH, passed into eternity suddenly on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Born October 3, 1958, he was the son of Vernon E. & Betty Jane (Perkins) Nickell. Gary was a retired truck driver having worked from 1993 - 2006 for NTB. He is preceded in death on May 6, 2015 by his mother Betty....