Obituaries

Gregory Allen "Fat Man" Craig

Gregory Allen "Fat Man" Craig

Aug 14, 2014

Gregory Allen "Fat Man" Craig, age 55, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN following a brief illness. Born April 9, 1959 in Hamilton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Leroy and Lavonne (Jones) Craig. Music was Greg's life passion. He was a talented musician who could play various instruments,...

Evelyn  V. Lanning

Evelyn V. Lanning

Aug 14, 2014

Evelyn V. Lanning, age 91, of Knightstown, IN, formerly of New Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday morning, August 14, 2014. Born December 4, 1922 in Farmersville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. & Elsie P. (Dillon) Goad. Evelyn was a 40 year member of the American Legion Axillary in Knightstown and retired...

Lou  V. Goins

Lou V. Goins

Aug 14, 2014

Lou V. Goins, age 92 passed away peacefully to meet her Lord and Savior, and to join her husband on Thursday August 14, 2014, at Reid Hospital, following a brief illness . Born April 17, 1922 in Scott County, VA she was daughter of the late Norman and Sarah Booher. Lou graduated from Hilton High School in Virginia, where she...

Francis  E Newkirk

Francis E Newkirk

Aug 12, 2014

Francis Eugene Newkirk, age 77 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, August 12, 2014 at Vancrest Retirement Center in Eaton. Born April 30, 1937 in Eaton, he was the son of the late Ben and Ruth (Marquis) Newkirk. Francis was a 1956 graduate from Eaton High School and retired from Standard Register in Dayton Ohio, and has since...

Doris  Jean Burchett

Doris Jean Burchett

Aug 10, 2014

Doris J. "Jean" Burchett, age 81, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Sunday morning, August 10, 2014 at Brookhaven Nursing Center in Brookville, OH, following a lengthy illness. Born May 9, 1933 in Lee County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Rex L. & Ruth Elizabeth (Seale) Pendleton. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church...

Lois  J Lainhart

Lois J Lainhart

Jul 26, 2014

Lois J. Lainhart, age 74, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, July 26, 2014 surrounded by her loving family, following an extended illness. Born August 24, 1939 in Bond, KY, she was a daughter of the late Pleas & Margie Marie (Davis) Truett. Lois retired in 2000 after 23 years from Baxter in Eaton...

Emmett  B. Riggs  Jr.

Emmett B. Riggs Jr.

Jul 21, 2014

Emmett B. Riggs, Jr., age 69, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon July 21, 2014 at his home. Born September 8, 1944 in Kimball, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Emmett B., Sr. & Gladys M. (Brickey) Riggs. Mr. Riggs proudly served with the US Army from 1962 - 1970, assigned to the 4th USA,...

Thomas  G. Pridemore

Thomas G. Pridemore

Jul 20, 2014

Thomas G. Pridemore, age 73, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away early Sunday morning July 20, 2014. Born June 18, 1941 in Wise Co., VA, he was one of 13 children born to the late Landon & Omia (Gallihar) Pridemore. He proudly served with the US Navy from 1960 - 1963 assigned to the USS Graham County. Mr. Pridemore worked...

Gordon Paulus Anthony Jump

Gordon Paulus Anthony Jump

Jul 18, 2014

Gordon Paulus Anthony Jump, Sr., age 95 of Camden, Ohio passed away Friday morning July 18, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on February 14, 1919, in Sheffield, England. He was the son of the late Arthur & Ellen Jump. Gordon became a U.S. citizen and served for the U.S. Army during WWII in both the Philippines and the occupation...

Alice  W. King

Alice W. King

Jul 16, 2014

Alice W. King , age 95, of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday morning, July 16, 2014 following an extended illness. Born March 4, 1919 in Cambridge, OH, she was the daughter of the late Edward & Chloe (Fisher) Barnes. Before, during and after WW II, she worked as a telephone operator for Ohio Bell in Zanesville, OH. She was a...

Lexie  J Killen

Lexie J Killen

Jul 9, 2014

KILLEN, Lexie J. 84 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Wednesday July 9, 2014. Born September 29, 1929 in Bristol, VA she was a daughter of the late William and Goldia Moore. Lexie was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded on January...

Claude  E. Burnside

Claude E. Burnside

Jul 8, 2014

Claude E. Burnside, 81, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton, following a lengthy illness. Born October 18, 1932 in Doddridge Co., WV, he was a son of the late Floyd & Ruby (Divers) Burnside. Mr. Burnside retired in 1986 after 33 years with the Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors. He served...

Ella Durham

Ella Durham

Jul 7, 2014

Ella Durham, age 87, of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday evening, July 7, 2014 following an extended illness. Born in Irvine, KY, she was a daughter of the late James & Ida (Neal) Horn. Ella worked aiding the war effort for 2 years during WWII at the Inland Plant in Dayton, OH. She went on to become a Nurses Aid...

Gerald  W Wogoman

Gerald W Wogoman

Jul 6, 2014

WOGOMAN, Gerald "Jerry" W., 77 of Eaton went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 6th, 2014. Jerry attended Brookville High School, and enjoyed watching John Wayne movies and Nascar races. He is preceded in death by his parents Russell & Beulah Wogoman: brother Russell Wogoman Jr.: nephew Gregory Scott Miller, and brother- in- law Darrell Jackson. Jerry is...

Albert  H. Dennis

Albert H. Dennis

Jul 5, 2014

Albert H. Dennis, 90 of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday afternoon, July 5, 2014. Born March 11, 1924 in Melburne, OK,he was a son of the late Corbet & Minnie Mae (Chaney) Dennis. Albert was a US Army veteran of WW II, and was a member of the D.A.V. He grew up on a farm...

Lucille  C. Ketring

Lucille C. Ketring

Jul 2, 2014

KETRING, Lucille C., 87, passed away peacefully at Heartland of Eaton on July 2, 2014. Born on March 17, 1927 in Maria Stein, OH she was a daughter of the late John & Mary (Bergman) Schlarman. Lucille was a member of the Visitation Catholic Church of Eaton , and the St. Anns Sodality. She loved to collect light houses, and...

Donald  "Baggy," Ballangee  Jr.

Donald "Baggy," Ballangee Jr.

Jul 1, 2014

Donald "Baggy, Jr." Ballengee, age 60, of Lakeland, FL and formerly of West Alexandria, OH, died of cancer Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Born in Union City, IN on October 19, 1953, he was the owner of Little T's Transmission Shop in Lakeland. Mr. Ballengee was preceded in death by his wife Rowena Ballengee; son Donald Ballengee, Jr.; and sister Kate...

Bonnie  J. Chasteen

Bonnie J. Chasteen

Jun 28, 2014

Bonnie J. Chasteen, age 57, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly Saturday morning, June 28, 2014 at her home. Born March 23, 1957, she was the daughter of the late John V. Hutchison, Sr. & Sally (Howell) Hutchison. Bonnie had worked for Parker Hannifin in Eaton for 20 years and was a member of the Church of God. A beloved...

Walter L. "Butch" Buehler

Walter L. "Butch" Buehler

Jun 20, 2014

Walter L."Butch"Buehler , 69 of West Alexandria, OH, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday afternoon, June 20, 2014. He was a son of the late Carl Eugene and Martha (Muller) Buehler. Butch served with the US Army from September 1965-September 1967. He retired as Head Custodian after 25 years of service, in April, 2013 from the Dayton...

Donald  D. Henn  Jr.

Donald D. Henn Jr.

Jun 18, 2014

Donald D. Henn, Jr., 81, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Wednesday morning, June 18, 2014. Don was a son of the late Donald D., Sr. & Ruth (Haller) Henn. He retired after 31 years from Sherwin Williams in Dayton and was a member of the PropBusters radio controlled airplane club. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...