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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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;...
Kelly Dillon
Aug 5, 2012
Kelly S. Dillon, age 47 of Gratis, OH, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 as a result of a traffic accident. Kelly worked a 3M in Brookville. She was preceded in death by her father Jack Dillon and a brother Chuck Dillon. Survived by daughter Erica Jones, of Camden, OH: mother Barbara Dillon of West Alexandria, OH; companion John Goad;...
Alfonso Lockee
Jul 29, 2012
Alfonso Lockee, age 87, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Virginia, passed away Sunday morning, July 29, 2012. Born on a Cherokee Reservation in Pembrook, NC, he was a son of the late Roy & Cora Lockee. Al served with the US Coast Guard during WW II as a cook on board a Coast Guard Cutter. He later worked for...
Arlene "Susie" Major
Jul 28, 2012
Arlene L. "Susie" Major, age 71, formerly of Eaton, OH, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully, on Saturday morning, July 28, 2012 following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Bernard & Harriet Pearson and was raised by foster parents Dale & Katie Wheeler. Susie was a foster parent to...
Helen Hamm
Jul 23, 2012
Helen L. Hamm, 96, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning, July 23, 2012. Born in Brookville, IN, she was a daughter of the late Charles S. & Edith A. (Carey) Chowning. Helen was a loving, caring lady whose door was always open. She was a loyal friend who was always willing to help...

