Obituaries

Betty  Jo Goad

Betty Jo Goad

Jun 17, 2015

Betty Jo Goad, 91, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday night, June 17, 2015. Born December 29, 1923 in Twin Twp., Preble County, OH to the late Elmer Elroy & Mamie Hindy (Mikesell) Gardner. She was a 1942 graduate of Farmersville High School. Betty Jo worked 15 years for the Dayton Daily News, beginning in the Classified...

Nathan David- Paul Phillips

Nathan David- Paul Phillips

Jun 14, 2015

Nathan David Paul Phillips, of New Madison, Ohio was the newborn son to Toni Lynn Ison and Justin Michael Phillips. He was born on, and passed away, June 14, 2015 at Greenville Hospital. His stay was much too short, but he is now one of God's little angels. Nathan is preceded in death by his grandpa Paul Edward Phillips, Jr....

William R. "Bill" Evans

William R. "Bill" Evans

Jun 12, 2015

William R. "Bill" Evans, III, age 59 of Richmond, IN and formerly of Preble County, OH, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 12, 2015 at his home. Born June 22, 1955, he was the son of William R., Jr. and Helen G. (Perry) Evans. Bill was an Eagle Scout, member of the Order of the Arrow and earned the God...

Ralph  E. Gilbert

Ralph E. Gilbert

Jun 11, 2015

Ralph Edward Gilbert, age 51 of Huber Heights , Ohio passed away at his home on Thursday June 11, 2015. He was born on February 1st, 1964 in Fort Campbell Kentucky. Ralph worked at CPS for over 30 years and as a warehouse manager for Ace Hardware for the past several years. He loved getting together with family and friends...

Hobert Moore

Hobert Moore

Jun 9, 2015

Hobert Moore, age 97, passed away at his home in New Lebanon, Ohio Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Born January 18, 1918 in Roda, Virginia to the late Benjamin Harrison and Luetishia (Childress) Moore. Hobe was a proud member of George Patton's 2nd Armored Division during WWII and followed him from North Africa to Germany. He retired from the United Mine...

Harley  L. Washington

Harley L. Washington

Jun 8, 2015

Harley L. Washington, age 90, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, June 8, 2015 following an extended illness. Born January 24, 1925 in Charleston, WV, he was a son of the late Harley L., Sr. & Ila (McNealey) Washington. During WW II, Harley served 13 months with the Merchant Marine and for 2 years with the...

Nancy  L. Parks

Nancy L. Parks

Jun 1, 2015

Nancy Lynn Parks, age 57 of West Alexandria, passed away surrounded by family on Monday June 1st, 2015 at her home. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 11, 1957 to the late Robert "Bob" Sink and Opal "Della" Sink. Nancy worked at Reid Hospital for many years in medical coding and billing and enjoyed crafting and scrapbooking. She...

Linda  S. Hager

Linda S. Hager

May 28, 2015

Linda S. Hager, 64, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning May 28, 2015 following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born June 19, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Raymond L. & Sarah J. (Pressel) Winglewich. She retired from Monarch Marking in Miamisburg and later worked as a bartender for American Legion Post...

Mary  Lou Devilbiss

Mary Lou Devilbiss

May 28, 2015

Mary Lou DeVilbiss, 87 of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Thursday evening, May 28, 2015 at Zusman Hospice in Columbus. Born June 22, 1927 in Clarksburg, WV, she was a daughter of the late George & Georgia M. (Miller) Collins. A 1945 graduate of Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg, she went on to attend the West Virginia State Business...

Vincenza  "Jennie" Mcgarvey

Vincenza "Jennie" Mcgarvey

May 25, 2015

Vincenza "Jennie" McGarvey, 93, of Brookville, OH and formerly of Trenton, OH, entered into eternity on Monday morning, May 25, 2015. She was born March 1, 1922 in New York City, NY. Her parents, Enrico & Concetta (Truglio) DiMaggio, came to America from Italy. Vincenza grew up with Old World values and lived in an age that saw the Great...

Leslie  J. Edwards

Leslie J. Edwards

May 22, 2015

Leslie J. Edwards, 35, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Brookville, OH, died suddenly Friday evening, May 22, 2015 at his residence. Les was born December 28, 1979, he was the only child of JB & Jodi (Shoe) Edwards. He grew up in Brookville and attended Brookville schools. Preceded in death by his father, aunt Diane Riancho, cousin Logan Smith;...

Lois  Jean Brown

Lois Jean Brown

May 22, 2015

Lois Jean Brown (Conner) passed away on Friday, May 22nd in Clarksville, TN with her husband and family in attendance. Lois is survived by her husband Michael and her four daughters, Kelly, Erin, Ryan, and Lyndsi Jo. Lois was born in Ohio and grew up in Eaton where she met her husband of 38 years. Her family wants Lois to...

Allen Parks

Allen Parks

May 19, 2015

Allen Parks, 74, of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday night, May 19, 2015 at his home following a lengthy illness. Born January 4, 1941 in Eaton, he was a son of the late Harold Russell & Mary Jane (Duvall) Parks. Allen retired after 30 years the Delco Division of General Motors, Moraine Plant. He served 4 years with the Army...

Vivian  M. Willis

Vivian M. Willis

May 6, 2015

Vivian M. Willis, 92, formerly of New Lebanon and West Alexandria, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, May 6, 2015. Born in Fairview, VA, she was a daughter of the late Ivan & Nora (Jennings) Horton. Vivian was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ in New Lebanon. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Delmus Johnson

Delmus Johnson

Apr 29, 2015

Delmus Johnson, 90 of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning April 29, 2015. Born December 3, 1924 in Roanoke, VA, he was a son of the late John Cole & Cammie (Hale) Johnson. He served briefly during WW II with the US Army. Delmus retired in 1985 after 30 years with the Inland Division of General Motors from...

Silas  "Kenny" Stricklin

Silas "Kenny" Stricklin

Apr 27, 2015

Silas "Kenny" Stricklin, age 89 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away early Monday morning at Greenbriar Nursing Home, Eaton, Ohio. Born November 28, 1925 he was a son to the late William and Sarah (Fugete) Stricklin. Silas retired from General Motors after 30 years of service, and following retirement worked at the Eaton Carwash. He attended the Kingdom Hall of...

Marciel  V. Walton

Marciel V. Walton

Apr 26, 2015

Marciel V. Walton, 91, of Eaton, OH, passed away Sunday morning, April 26, 2015 at VanCrest Health Center. Born in New Lebanon, OH, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin F. & Bertha M. (Ryder) Mills. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband Louis O. Walton on November 15, 1986: daughter Nancy E. Walton;...

Glen  A. Pemberton

Glen A. Pemberton

Apr 20, 2015

Glen A. Pemberton, age 73 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away Monday morning April 20, 2015 at his home. Born in New Hope, Ohio on February 9, 1942 he was a son to Harley and Ruth Elizabeth (Ayers) Pemberton. Glen worked in construction and maintenance and retired from Parker Hannifin after 10 years of service. Glen attended the Kingdom Hall...

Mary  E. Williams

Mary E. Williams

Apr 19, 2015

Mary E. Williams, 66, of Brookville, OH, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Sunday morning, April 19, 2015. Born September 15, 1948, she was a daughter of the late William P. & Mary L. (Smith) Dillon. A longtime faithful servant of the Lord, she was a member of the Abundant Life Tabernacle in Germantown. In addition to her...

Frank  A. Ferguson

Frank A. Ferguson

Apr 18, 2015

Frank A. Ferguson, age 74, of Bowling Green, KY went home to the Lord on April 18, 2015. He was born in Richmond, Va., on May 21, 1940. He lived in Preble County most of his life before moving to Bowling Green. Frank was a 1959 graduate of West Alexandria High School. Frank was preceded in death by his first...