Obituaries

Gail Coleman

Gail Coleman

Dec 4, 2012

Gail Y. Coleman , age 61, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 2012 after a long, long struggle with illness. She was the daughter of Frank & Maxine A. (Connell) Coleman. Gail is survived by daughter & son-in-law Michelle & Colin Neff of Nashville, TN: granddaughter Emery Neff of Nashville: grandson Rowan Neff of Nashville:...

Jeanette Jessee

Jeanette Jessee

Nov 25, 2012

Jeanette C. Jessee, 80, of Eaton (New Hope), OH, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, November 25, 2012. Jeanette was a daughter of the late Julius & Alvina (Menker) Farno. She had worked for Parker Hannifin in Eaton, retiring in 1989; and was a member of Visitation Catholic Church in Eaton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Cecil Gehron

Cecil Gehron

Nov 13, 2012

Cecil E. Gehron, 84, of New Hope (Eaton), OH went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday night, November 13, 2012. Born in Germantown, OH, he was a son of the late Richard & Ada (Mercer) Gehron. Mr. Gehron served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1948 - 1952. A member of the UAW, he...

Sharon Bleil

Sharon Bleil

Oct 26, 2012

Sharon E. Bleil, 58, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly early Friday morning, October 26, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Hollie & Dorothy (Meek) Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother Troy "Toy" Williams: sisters Dolores Curry and Sue Adamson. Survived by children Erica Bowden & husband Jim of New Carlisle,...

Charlotte Craft

Charlotte Craft

Oct 21, 2012

Charlotte S. Craft, 55, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away suddenly early Sunday morning, October 21, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Frank & Jean (Warner) Smith. Charlotte served her community for over 18 years with the West Alexandria EMS. She was currently working as a Paramedic for MedCorp in the Dayton area. Survived by husband of 31...

Farrell Baker

Farrell Baker

Oct 20, 2012

Farrell Ray Baker, age 76, of Camden, OH, passed away Saturday night October 20, 2012 at Woodland Country Manor, with family and friends by his side. He was the son of the late Bob & Marie (Buehner) Baker. He retired from Browning Manufacturing after 29 years. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Ann: and brothers Sam and...

Donald Baker

Donald Baker

Oct 20, 2012

Donald L. Baker, 64, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, October 20, 2012, surrounded by his family. Don was a son of Herman & Martha (Mattix) Baker. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Marine Corp; and retired after 30 years from the State of Ohio, serving 10 years...

Johnnie  "Hammer" Nolen

Johnnie "Hammer" Nolen

Oct 16, 2012

Johnnie H. "Hammer" Nolen, 62, of New Hope, OH, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, October 16, 2012. Born in Teges (Clay Co.), KY, he was a son of the late Boyd & Rachel (Allen) Nolen. From an early age, he lived with and was raised by his aunt and uncle Alta & Olen Cantrell. As a young man, he...

Charles Bingham

Charles Bingham

Oct 13, 2012

Charles D. Bingham, 76, of Dayton, OH, died suddenly on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Born in Wartburg, TN, he was a son of the late Benjamin D. & Barbara A. (Freytag) Bingham. Mr. Bingham retired in 1998 after 30 years from McCauley Propeller Systems, Vandalia, OH plant. He was a kind, gentle and generous man who was always willing to...

Barbara Foley

Barbara Foley

Oct 10, 2012

Barbara E. Foley, 82, of New Lebanon, OH, left this earth to join her loving husband once again, on Wednesday night October 10, 2012. Born in Floyd Co., KY, she was a daughter of the late Clarence & Callie Lewis. A member of the First Baptist Church in New Lebanon, she had worked from her home upholstering furniture for over...

Irene Webb

Irene Webb

Sep 27, 2012

Irene Webb, 69, of Brookville, OH, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 following a brief illness. Born in Premier, KY, she was a daughter of the late Henry & Flaura (Tharpe) Fugate. She retired as an inspector from the Inland Division of General Motors and was a member of the Brookville VFW and AmVets. In addition to her parents, she...

Lester Helsley

Lester Helsley

Sep 25, 2012

Lester C. Helsley, III, 61, of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 25, 2012. Born in Hamilton, OH, he was a son of Lester C., Jr. and Naomi Ruth (Hartman) Helsley. He worked as an auto body repairman throughout the greater Dayton area, and last worked for White Allen dealerships. A fan of Elvis and sprint car dirt racing,...

Kathleen (Kelly Or Granny)  Smith

Kathleen (Kelly Or Granny) Smith

Sep 20, 2012

Kathleen M. (Kelly or Granny) Smith, 76, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday evening, September 20, 2012. Born in Detroit, MI, she was a daughter of the late Frederick & Eleanor (Smith) Hatfield. She retired after 40 years in the food service industry, and was a member of the Eaton Senior Center for the last 3 years. In addition to...

Billey Bowman

Billey Bowman

Sep 4, 2012

Billey F. Bowman, age 78, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 4, 2012. Born in Bucu, VA, he was a son of the late Charlie and Ada (Sutherland) Bowman. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Bill retired from General Motors in 1998 after 46 years of service. He attended Hillcrest Baptist Church in...

Karen Coffman

Karen Coffman

Sep 1, 2012

Karen M. Coffman, age 68, of Eldorado, OH, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Saturday morning, September 1, 2012. Karen was born in West Manchester, OH and was the daughter of the late Edward & Alma May (Hall) Hartshorne. She retired after 28 years from Corning Glass in Greenville, OH as a Quality Inspector and Machinist....

Alfred Devilbiss

Alfred Devilbiss

Aug 31, 2012

Alfred V. DeVilbiss, age 90, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday evening, August 31, 2012. Born in Brookville, OH, he was a son of the late Ward R. & Ellen L. (Bliss) DeVilbiss. Mr. DeVilbiss served with the US Navy as an Aviation Chief Machinist's Mate during WW II. His life revolved around his family and aviation. He worked...

Dorothy Terrill

Dorothy Terrill

Aug 20, 2012

Dorothy E. Terrill, age 88, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 20, 2012. Born in Brookville, OH, she was a daughter of the late Reuben & Margaret (Marsh) Good. Moving to Dayton in 1944, she was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband Harry...

Stephen Michael,

Stephen Michael,

Aug 13, 2012

Stephen Russell,Michael, Jr., age 58, of West Manchester, OH, passed away Monday evening, August 13, 2012. Born in Hamilton, OH, he was a son of Stephen Russell, Sr. & Janis Louise (Boling) Michael. Steve was a lifelong resident of Preble County and 36 year resident of West Manchester. He was a 1971 graduate of Eaton High School and worked 39...

Judy Cole

Judy Cole

Aug 7, 2012

Judy M. Cole, 68, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, August 7, 2012. Judy was a daughter of the late Lavon & Martha (Millikin) Blanchard. She retired from Grace Brethren Village in Englewood, OH, where she worked as a cook for 19+ years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband Nicholas...

Teresa Argent

Teresa Argent

Aug 6, 2012

Teresa Ann Argent, age 51, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at her residence. Teresa was employed at Cox Media Group as Supervisor, Preprints. Teresa is survived by her father Ronald G. Lee & wife Wanda of Eaton, OH: mother Carole Franco & husband Clyde of Mason, OH: sisters Pam Kauslick & husband Joe of Waynesville, OH;...