Obituaries

Keith Barnes

Keith Barnes

Jul 4, 2024

Keith Barnes

beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on July 8, 2024, at the age of 63.

He was born on December 9, 1960, in Kentucky and spent his later years in Trotwood, OH.

Keith was known for his passion for golfing, fishing, and...

Ronnie Wall

Ronnie Wall

Jul 3, 2024

Ronnie Wall

78, of Somerville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

He was born May 26, 1946, in Dayton, to the late Charles H. and Elnora R. (O’Neill) Wall.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his son,...

Rhonda L. (Rice)  Back

Rhonda L. (Rice) Back

Jul 3, 2024

Rhonda L. Back

57, of New Lebanon, suddenly passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

She was born June 30, 1967, in Dayton, to the late Sammy W. and Donna Fay (Sigler) Rice.

In addition to her parents, Rhonda was preceded in death by her son, Shane...

Cathy A. Brandenburg

Cathy A. Brandenburg

Jul 2, 2024

Cathy A. Brandenburg

73, of Camden, passed away, Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

She was born April 9, 1951, in Dayton, to the late Oliver and Janet (Smith) Green.

Cathy is survived by her devoted husband of 30 years, Charlie; son, Chris (Carrie) Patterson; stepchildren, Jeff Brandenburg...

Steve Early

Steve Early

Jul 1, 2024

Steven Lee Early passed from this life and into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 1, 2024.

Steve was born to Curtis Early and Nancy (Lindsey) Early in Dayton, Ohio, on September 15, 1957.

He graduated from Twin Valley South High School in 1976 and continued his...

Nancy J. Chappel

Nancy J. Chappel

Jun 27, 2024

Nancy Jean Chappel

90, of Gratis, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love at her home, on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Nancy took great joy in her role as a mother of six and mamaw to many.  She was a member of the Gratis Brethren Church, loved the Lord, and...

Thomas A. Mckee

Thomas A. Mckee

Jun 27, 2024

Thomas “Tom” A. McKee,

Age 72, of Eaton, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with cancer on June 27,2024.

He was born January 4, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio.

Tom was a 1970 graduate of Twin Valley South. In recent years, Tom was...

John L. Kimball

John L. Kimball

Jun 20, 2024

John L. Kimball

81, of West Alexandria, passed away from the effects of Agent Orange, on Thursday, June 20, 2024 with his loving family by his side.

He was born January 3, 1943, in Hamilton, to the late Mark R. and Rosara H. (Walter) Kimball.

In...

Dawn (Cochran)  Hensley

Dawn (Cochran) Hensley

Jun 4, 2024

Dawn (Cochran) Hensley

55, of Eaton, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Walter Cochran; mother-in-law, Betty Hensley; grandmother, Grammy; aunts, Yvonne Williams and Sandy Foust.

Dawn is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, James Hensley; children,...

Joy Kemper

Joy Kemper

May 31, 2024

Joy Kemper

83, of Eaton, passed away, Friday, May 31, 2024.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 4PM to 5PM at PREBLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL CENTER, 3377 US Route 35 East, West Alexandria 45381.  The funeral service will begin at 5PM.

James "Jimmy" Prestel

James "Jimmy" Prestel

May 30, 2024

James “Jimmy” Prestel

55, of Lewisburg, unexpectedly passed away in his sleep, Thursday, May 30, 2024.

He was born November 5, 1968, in Dayton, to his parents, Bill and Sandy Prestel.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his dad, and uncle, Bruce.

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Don Foust

Don Foust

May 27, 2024

Don Foust

72, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 27, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer.

He was born September 29, 1951, in Spring Grove, Indiana to the late Eldon R. Sr., and Mary Alice (Juday) Foust.

In addition to his...

Ben C. Mears, Jr.

Ben C. Mears, Jr.

May 15, 2024

Ben C. Mears Jr. (RED)

89, of West Alexandria, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was surrounded by family as he passed into eternity.

Ben was born at home on a snowy May 1, 1935, in Miamisburg, Ohio to the late Ben C. and...

Malcolm D. Eby

Malcolm D. Eby

May 15, 2024

Malcolm D. Eby

78, of Eaton, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

He was born March 22, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Howard W. and Mildred R. (Sluterbeck) Eby.

In addition to his parents, Malcolm was preceded in death by his brothers, Morris (Micki)...

Minnie Louise (Knight)  Dennis

Minnie Louise (Knight) Dennis

May 8, 2024

Minnie Louise “Lou” Dennis

87, of Eaton, formerly West Alexandria, peacefully went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

She was born April 2, 1937, in Russellville, Kentucky, to the late Jasper and Evie J. (Gilliam) Knight.

In addition to her parents, Lou was...

Sherry L. (Taylor)  Crooks

Sherry L. (Taylor) Crooks

Apr 30, 2024

Sherry Crooks

69, of Richmond, Indiana, formerly of Preble County, left Tuesday, April 30, 2024, and is now dancing with Jesus in her Heavenly Home.

She was born February 4, 1955, in Hamilton, to the late Paul M. and Doris E. (Gilbert) Taylor.

Sherry is survived...

James E. Moodie

James E. Moodie

Apr 29, 2024

James Edward Moodie

87, of West Alexandria, died Monday at Hospice of Dayton. He had battled serious illness for more than a decade.

“Jim”, as he was known to family and friends, was born on Oct. 22, 1936, to Elfrieda and Edward Moodie in Dayton. While attending West Alexandria High...

Hunter Dean Howard

Hunter Dean Howard

Apr 22, 2024

Hunter D. Howard was born silent into this world on Monday April 22, 2024.  He joined his sibling, Owen, Ella Mae and Terry Charles in heaven. Hunter leaves behind his parents, Terry and Tamara (Young) Howard, and sibling, who will hold him in their hearts forever.  There will be a grave side service at Preble Memory Gardens on Monday...

Richard Lee Tackett

Richard Lee Tackett

Apr 21, 2024

Richard Lee Tackett It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Lee Tackett (Eaton, Ohio), who passed away on April 21, 2024, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. He was pre deceased by his parents, Boyd Tackett and Dorothy Tackett; his brothers, Jerry and Donald Tackett; and sister Anita...

Beatrice Marie (Clifford)  Kingsley

Beatrice Marie (Clifford) Kingsley

Apr 20, 2024

Beatrice Marie Kinglsey

Age 84 and was born June 4, 1939, to Ethyl McKinley and Lydia (Moore) Clifford, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Beatrice retired from Food Filter Corp. in 2002.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley LeRoy Kingsley in May of...