Obituaries

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;...

Kelly Dillon

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

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

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

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...

Velma  "Jackie" Singleton

Velma "Jackie" Singleton

Jul 21, 2012

Velma J. "Jackie" Singleton, 67, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, July 21, 2012 following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Eubank ,KY, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd & Verna (Ruckel) Burton. Her working career began as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone and General Telephone. She then worked as a bank teller...

Bobby Johnson,

Bobby Johnson,

Jul 4, 2012

Bobby R. Johnson, Jr., age 36, of Eaton, OH, died Wednesday morning, July 4, 2012. Bobby was a son of Bobby R., Sr. & Phyllis (McMurray) Johnson. He earned his diploma in 1994 from Twin Valley South High School and had earned several Associate Degrees from Sinclair College. He had worked as a landscaper. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents...

Frantz Hebbeler

Frantz Hebbeler

Jul 2, 2012

Frantz C. Hebbeler, age 90, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 2, 2012. Born in Richmond, IN, he was the son of the late Franklin G. & Gaynell E. (Frantz) Hebbeler. A US Army Air Corp veteran of WW II, he served with the 9th Airdrome Squadron in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe and Ardennes with...

Dorothy Hodapp

Dorothy Hodapp

Jun 29, 2012

Dorothy M. Hodapp, age 87, of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday afternoon, June 29, 2012 following an extended illness. Born in Covington, KY, she was a daughter of the late Casper & Loretta (Scheper) Schaffer. She retired as the Bar Manager for a local DAV Post in FL, and was a member of the Auxiliary of American Legion, VFW and...

Shanitta (Jones)  Adams

Shanitta (Jones) Adams

Jun 23, 2012

Shanitta A. Jones-Adams, age 39, of Eaton, OH, died suddenly on Saturday morning, June 23, 2012 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. She was a daughter of Carl & Julia I. (Thompson) Jones and worked as a rural route newspaper carrier for the Dayton Daily News. Shanitta is preceded in death by brother Steve Jones and...

Julie Kuhbander

Julie Kuhbander

Jun 17, 2012

Julie Ann Kuhbander, age 53, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Eaton, OH; passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday afternoon, June 17, 2012. A daughter of the late James & Rachael (Young) Kuhbander, Julie had worked as a Quality Inspector for Neaton Auto Products in Eaton for 10 years and formerly at Martz Clothing in Eaton for 7...

Donald Schaeff,

Donald Schaeff,

Jun 14, 2012

Donald E. Schaeff, Jr., age 47, of Eaton, OH passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 following a brief illness. He was a son of the late Donald E. & Ginger E. (Snavely) Schaeff-Lewis. Don was a 1983 graduate of Eaton High School and lived in the Eaton area for most of his life. He worked as a truck parts salesman...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Jun 12, 2012

James D. Johnson, age 74, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Born in Northridge, Dayton, OH, he was a son of the late Charles & Dorothy (Williams) Johnson. Jim served with the US Navy from 1956 - 1960. He retired in 1996 as a heavy equipment operator working for the I.U.O.E. Local...

Jimmie Combs,

Jimmie Combs,

Jun 12, 2012

Jimmie Combs, Jr., age 53, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. He was a son of Jim & Herma Combs of West Alexandria. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother: several children and grandchildren. Friends may call on the family from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday, June...

Judy Todd

Judy Todd

Jun 6, 2012

Judy C. Todd "Be still and know that I am God" Psalms 46:10. In loving memory of local author Judy C. Todd, 69, of Eaton Ohio, who passed away June 6th after a long illness. She was born in Hamilton Ohio August 19th, 1942. Long time nature lover and environmentalist, she authored several books on those topics including Jude's Herbal...