Rebecca Nolen
May 13, 2012
Rebecca J. Nolen, age 53, of Greenville, OH, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH following an extended illness. Born September 8, 1958 in Troy, OH, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence T. & Janie Lovejoy Nicely. She lived in and around Darke and Miami counties for most of her life. Rebecca was...
Donald "Bud" Agee
May 8, 2012
Donald L. "Bud" Agee, age 77, of Eaton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, May 8, 2012. Born in Preble County, he was a son of the late Virgil R. & Erma M. (Craig) Agee. He served in the US Army from 1954 - 1956 during the Korean War. He retired 1992 as a tool...
Carolyn Moles
May 4, 2012
Carolyn Sue Moles, 64, of Eaton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, May 4, 2012 following an extended illness. Born in Wilder, TN, she was the daughter of the late Calvin & Maxine (Ford) Bilbrey. Sue was a longtime active member of Full Gospel Temple in Eaton where she served as the Sunday School teacher...
Christopher Ward,
May 2, 2012
Christopher Allen Ward, Jr., 22 month old son of Christopher A., Sr. & Shannon M. (Horine) Ward of Eaton, OH, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sisters Quinlyn Sittloh, Crystal Ward, Brittany Ward, Brianna Ward and Braily Ward: maternal grandparents Deborah Emrick of Eaton and Robert Horine & wife Becky...
Karl Rabold
Apr 28, 2012
Karl R. Rabold, 64, of Dayton, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, April 28, 2012. Born in Dayton, he was a son of the late Ormal L. & Gladys I. (Brelsford) Rabold. He was a 1966 graduate of Jefferson Twp. High School; 1970 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, OH; and a 1982 graduate of the Ohio Institute of...
Sylvia Earnest-Galen
Apr 22, 2012
Sylvia J. Earnest-Galen, 71, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Trotwood, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening April 22, 2012. Born in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Floyd N., Sr., & Armethia J. (Kaley) Long. She was a member of the South Congregation of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness in Eaton. In addition to...
Judy Compton
Apr 20, 2012
Judy A. Compton, 66, a resident of the New Lebanon Care and Rehabilitation Center, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, April 20, 2012. Born in Florida, she was the daughter of the late Earl Wm. & Frances (Reznick) Compton. She was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati earning her degree in Mechanical Engineering. She retired from Lexis-Nexis. A graveside...
Julia Foust
Apr 2, 2012
Julia Ann Foust, age 66, of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at her home, following an extended illness. Born in Jefferson Twp., Dayton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Stanley C., Sr. & Mable (Morris) Cole. She was the Cole family genealogist and enjoyed taking pictures and making photo albums for her family. She loved...
Robert Wells
Mar 29, 2012
Rev. Robert L. Wells of Xenia, formerly of New Lebanon and Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Heartland of Miamisburg after a long illness. He was a decorated Veteran of the United States Army, having served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene in...
Peggy Newkirk
Mar 28, 2012
Peggy J. Newkirk, 82, formerly of Preble County, OH and longtime resident of Rolla, MO, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 28, 2012 in Rolla following a lengthy illness. Born in Preble County, she was a daughter of the late Sherman & Elsie (Bunn) Kemp. She was a graduate of West Alexandria High School. In addition to her parents, she...
James "Luke" Miller
Mar 14, 2012
James Luther "Luke" Miller, age 67, of New Lebanon, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, March 14, 2012 at home with his loving family by his side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Luke was a loving husband, the greatest father, an amazing grandfather, a wonderful brother, an extraordinary uncle, and the best of friend. He was born in Harlan...
Bruce "Burt" "Sugar Bear" Cole
Mar 9, 2012
Bruce A. "Burt" "Sugar Bear" Cole, age 60, of Eldorado, OH, passed away Friday morning March 9, 2012 with his family by his side. A son of Jack E. & Sarah Jane (Ward) Cole, Bruce worked for 26 years as a truck driver for C.A. Shindeldecker & Sons. He is preceded in death by his father Jack Cole in 2009....
Conrad Holt
Mar 8, 2012
Conrad Lee Holt, 67, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 8, 2012. Born in Hamilton, OH, he was a son of the late Bernard V. & Carrie Louise (Summers) Holt. Mr. Holt retired as a Sargeant First Class after 20 years serving with the US Army at various duty stations and was a veteran of the...
Virginia Brookshire
Mar 7, 2012
Virginia M. Brookshire, 81, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 7, 2012 at her home. Born July 25 in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Julius & Alvena (Menker) Farno. A 1948 graduate of Monroe High School, she retired from the Housekeeping Department of the Preble County Home. In addition to her parents,...
Mary Case
Mar 4, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Case, age 86, formerly of Gratis, OH and 5 year resident of Ft. Wayne, IN, passed away Sunday morning, March 4, 2012 following a short illness. Born in Covington, KY, she was a daughter of the late James & Edna Baker. She was proud to have earned her certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse and had worked in...
Michael Keaton,
Mar 4, 2012
Michael Wayne Keaton, Sr., 61, of Eaton, OH, died suddenly on Sunday morning, March 4, 2012. A son of Russell I. & Mary Vivian (Walters) Keaton, Michael worked in construction in the Preble County area. He served with the USMC; enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, collecting and playing the guitar. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Timothy Spears
Feb 29, 2012
Timothy Spears, age 53, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at his residence. Born in Paintsville, KY, he was a son of Jerry & Janice (Collins) Spears. Tim was a 1976 graduate of Twin Valley South High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Ohio State University. He was a member of the First Baptist...
Arthur L.
Feb 28, 2012
Arthur L. Coy, 78, of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 following an extended illness. Born in Owensboro, KY, he was a son of the late Charles & Rosie (Fielder) Coy. Mr. Coy served with the US Navy during the Korean War; and retired in 1994 after 30 years from Harrison Radiator in Dayton. He was a member...
Bill Allen
Feb 23, 2012
Bill M. Allen, age 82, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, February 23, 2012. Born in Berea, KY, he was the son of the late John B. & Margaret (Obenchain) Allen. A US Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the American Legion Post # 762 of New Lebanon and Life Member...
George Nixon,
Feb 18, 2012
George Nixon, Jr., 84, of Farmersville, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at his home. Born in Lanier Twp., Preble County, OH, he was a son of the late George, Sr. & Emma (Adelberger) Nixon. Mr. Nixon was a USMC veteran of WW II serving in the Pacific Theater in the occupation of Japan. He retired as...

