Obituaries

Robert  E. Reynolds

Robert E. Reynolds

Apr 2, 2016

Robert E. Reynolds, age 80 of West Carrolton, OH (formerly of Eaton,OH) passed away peacefully Saturday evening, April 2, 2016 at Kettering Hospital. Born February 24, 1936 he was a son to the late Ralph & Dorothy ( Newkirk) Reynolds. Robert was a family man. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren; he enjoyed watching them play sports,...

James E. "Dougle" Betzner

James E. "Dougle" Betzner

Mar 21, 2016

James Edwin West "Dougle" Betzner, 85, of West Alexandria, OH, entered into eternity on Monday afternoon, March 21, 2016. Born May 3, 1930 in Biscoe, Arkansas, he was the son of the late William Brooks & Mabel (West) Betzner. He retired from the Cement Masons Local Union. He always put out a huge vegetable garden and raised both cattle and...

Lenard  V. Hall

Lenard V. Hall

Mar 20, 2016

Lenard V. Hall, 77, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 20, 2016 at his home. Born February 21, 1939 in Hazard, KY, he was a son of the lateHahn Fields and Mallie Hall. Lenard worked as a roofer in the Dayton and Preble County area and had worked for Williams Roofing for 15 years prior to...

Melvin Thompson

Melvin Thompson

Mar 18, 2016

Melvin Thompson, 75, of Tipp City, took his peaceful journey with the Lord on March 18, 2016. He was born in Micco, West Virginia to Walden and Sarah Thompson. Born into a large family, he is preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings; Belle Conner, Frank Thompson, Louise Jeffrey, Luanne (Mary Jo) Creakman, Milton Thompson, Tommy Thompson, Wealthy...

James  W. Myers,  Ii

James W. Myers, Ii

Mar 18, 2016

James W. Myers, II, 53, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born August 21, 1962, he was a son of the late Johnny W., Sr. & Carzennia (Wilson) Myers; and step mother Frances E. (Graves) Myers. Jim served 4 years with the US Marine Corp from 1980 - 1984, and had deployed to Lebanon...

Margaret  E. Fox

Margaret E. Fox

Mar 10, 2016

Margaret E. Fox, age 93 of Greenville, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, March 10, 2016. Born November 02, 1922 she was a daughter to the late Harley & Mary ( Bowman) Ross. Margaret was active with the Preble County Girl Scouts, serving as President of "Treaty Line Council" for several years; she also started The Darke County Widowed Persons organization,...

Mrs.  Clara  B. Patterson

Mrs. Clara B. Patterson

Mar 8, 2016

Mrs. Clara B. Braughton Patterson, Born to Charles and Mary Braughton on November 18, 1931 in New Paris, Ohio. Married to Charles Patterson, Jr on May 7, 1949 in Liberty, Indiana. Preceded in death by her father and mother: 12 brothers and sisters: grand-daughter Anna Ressler: and son-in-law Mike Ressler. Clara is survived by her husband of 67 years, Charles...

Muriel M. "Sissy" Walters

Muriel M. "Sissy" Walters

Mar 7, 2016

Muriel (Sissy) May Gilbert Walters, 75 yrs old, died on 6, March, 2016, at Vancrest, Eaton, Ohio after a long battle with diabetes and renal disease. Muriel (Sissy) was born on December 31, 1940 in Hamilton, Ohio to Harold Gilbert and Mildred Lee (Walton) Hampton. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and honest demeanor that won the trust and...

Jerry  W. Napier

Jerry W. Napier

Mar 7, 2016

Jerry W. Napier, age 51 of West Alexandria, OH passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, March 7, 2016. Born in Dayton, Kentucky he was a son to John D. Napier and Dorothy (Woods) Coy. Jerry was a United States Army Ranger, and was very proud of his service for our country. He loved to sing, draw and was a collector of...

Patricia  J. Fazel

Patricia J. Fazel

Mar 5, 2016

Patricia J. Fazel, age 76 of Richmond, Indiana passed away suddenly Saturday March 5, 2016 at her home. Born on May 14, 1939 she was the daughter of the late David and Merna (Binkley) Hartman. Patricia worked in production at Green Tokai in Brookville, Ohio and retired after 26 years of service. She enjoyed dancing, especially square-dancing; and she participated...

Robert Taynor

Robert Taynor

Mar 4, 2016

Robert Taynor, age 76, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2016. Thr family is honoring Bob's wishes by having a private graveside service. Burial Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert Taynor please visit our Sympathy Store.

Holly  R. Benson

Holly R. Benson

Mar 3, 2016

Holly R. Benson, 47, of Union, OH entered into eternity on Thursday morning, March 3, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Born August 4, 1968, she is the daughter of Ron & Shirley (Gregory) Graves. Earlier in life, she attended Northmont High School in Englewood. Holly loved to ride Harley's with both Tim and Tom and had attended Ginghamsburg Church of...

Loretta Miller

Loretta Miller

Mar 2, 2016

Loretta Miller, 68, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday afternoon, March 2, 2016 at her home. She was born on November 24, 1947 in Fayette County, IN, she was a daughter of the late Ottis & Evelyn (Clemmens) Miller. She was retired from the accounting department of Yaskawa Motoman and had previously worked for Howard Paper Company...

Earl  H. Stewart,  Sr.

Earl H. Stewart, Sr.

Mar 2, 2016

Earl Howard Stewart, Sr. age 83 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday morning March 2, 2016 at the Dayton VA medical center; Hospice Unit. Born in Clay County, Kentucky on September 30, 1932 he was a son to the late Clarence & Bernice (Hacker) Stewart. Earl was a veteran and served in the Korean War for the United States...

Donald  Ray Crowe

Donald Ray Crowe

Feb 26, 2016

Donald R. Crowe, age 66 of Brookville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 26, 2016. Born on May 13, 1949; he was a son to the late Raymond and Lucille (McFarland) Crowe. Don was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corp, as well as a member of the Brookville AMVETS and VFW....

Helen Kegley

Helen Kegley

Feb 22, 2016

Helen Kegley, 80, of West Alexandria, OH, passed into eternity on Monday night, February 22, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Born February 15, 1936 in Lee County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Earl & Alice (Freeman) Woods. Helen retired in 1992 from Heartland of Eaton after a total of 26 years, starting in the kitchen, laundry and...

Justin Cantrell

Justin Cantrell

Feb 21, 2016

Justin D. Cantrell, 42, of Germantown, OH, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning, February 21, 2016. Born September 3, 1973 in Xenia, OH, he was the son of John D. & Judy M. (Spaulding) Cantrell. Justin was a 1991 graduate of Centerville High School and had attended both Sinclair College and Wright State University. He was the owner operator of...

Sondra S. "Sandy" Kelley

Sondra S. "Sandy" Kelley

Feb 14, 2016

Sondra Sue "Sandy" (Shelley) Kelley, age 78 passed away February 14, 2016 of natural causes at her home. Born February 6, 1938 in Eaton, Ohio she was a daughter to the late Susan (Lumley) and James Clinton Shelley. She is preceded in death by husband Jack R. Kelley: daughters Karen Kelley and Carol Riley: brother Russell Shelley: sister Agnes Roman....

Daniel L. "Danny" Spencer

Daniel L. "Danny" Spencer

Feb 13, 2016

Daniel L. "Danny" Spencer, age 32 of Eaton, OH peacefully earned his wings Saturday afternoon, February 13, 2016 at his home. Born October 9, 1983 he was a son to James and Georgiann (Turner) Spencer. Danny attended L&M Products for recreational activities for over 5 years. Danny loved camping, Garden Tractor Pulls, and watching action movies. He was a Baseball...

Richard Combs  Jr.

Richard Combs Jr.

Feb 8, 2016

Richard Combs, Jr., 79, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully Monday morning February 8, 2016 at his Jefferson Twp. home. Born February 23, 1936 in Scuddy, KY, he was a son of the late Richmond & Julia Jane (Grace) Combs. He was the owner operator of Combs Moving for over 28 years. He loved to bowl and had participated in...