Brenda Hudgens
Oct 12, 2026
Brenda Hudgens
Age 75, of West Manchester, passed away, Monday, October 12, 2026.
She was born February 12, 1951, in Kentucky, to the late Kenneth Sparks and Wanda Combs.
In addition to her parents, Brenda was proceeded in death by her brother, Delmon Combs; and Niece Michelle Purvis.
She is survived by her siblings, Nora Purvis, Dean Combs; children, Nick (Angela) Hudgens, Stacie (Jeff)...
Linda Jane Bruns
Oct 4, 2026
Linda “Bird” Jane Bruns
Age 78, of Eaton, passed away, on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Linda was born on August 17, 1948, at home in Camden, to the late Keith and Zula White.
In addition to her parents, Linda was proceeded in death by her siblings, Jim White, and Barbara Ann Barnett.
She is survived by her husband of a wonderful 57 years, Dick...
Virginia R. Griever
Oct 2, 2026
Virginia R. Griever
age 87, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Friday, October 2, 2026 surrounded by her family.
She was born March 8, 1939 in Westport, Indiana to the late Leonard B. and Stella Mae (Curtis) Pruitt.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill Allen and Robert Griever, and her siblings, Jesse, Junior, JL, James, and...
Paul R. Shaffer
Sep 15, 2026
Paul Royce Shaffer
92, of Buford, Georgia, formerly of Eaton, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, just eight days shy of his 93rd birthday.
He was born September 23, 1933, in New Lebanon, Ohio, to the late Paul B. Shaffer and Pauline “Polly” Sowers.
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Paul “Pauley” David Wheeler.
Paul is...
Shari Lynn Simpson
Sep 5, 2026
Shari Lynn Simpson, 61, was reunited in heaven with her beloved parents and brothers, on Saturday September 5, 2026, and together they are once again a complete family.
Shari was born on February 11, 1965, in Xenia, Ohio, to the late Phillip and Barbara (Murtland) McDonald; along with her parents, she was proceeded this year in death her brothers, Daniell McDonald...
Mary Duerksen
Sep 2, 2026
Mary Ellen Moyer Duerksen died on Sept. 2 in her home in Oxford, Ohio, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her husband Roland. She was 98 years old.
Mary’s focus in life was the well-being of others. She was the selfless rock of the family as she raised her three children and then became a loving grandma. And she dedicated...
Diana L. Anderson
Aug 25, 2026
Diana L. Anderson
Age 84, of Bethel, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
She was born on September 20, 1941, in Greenville, to the late Alvin R. and Christella E. Fitzgerald.
In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Anderson; brother, Don Fitzgerald; and sister, Marsha Mills.
She is survived by her...
Ron D. Marker
Aug 25, 2026
Ron D. Marker
Age 66, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
He was born July 30, 1960, in Dayton, to the late Lloyd and Mary (Harris) Marker.
In addition to his parents, Ron is proceeded by his sisters; Bonnie Myers and Barb Price; brothers-in-law; Jeff Worley, Bob French, Dave Price.
He is survived by his siblings, Debbie Worley,...
Shawn Edward Baird
Aug 24, 2026
Shawn Edward Baird
Age 60, of New Lebanon, passed away peacefully August 24, 2026 surrounded by the love of his children.
He was born on July 30, 1966, to Sharon (Baird) Frusher.
Shawn is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Ashley Danielle Baird, and his son, Tristan James Baird.
He is survived by his wife; Angie Baird children, Lisha (Derick), Zachary (Brandy), Emilee...
Dean W. Gray
Aug 20, 2026
Gray, Dean W.
age 90, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on August 20, 2026.
Dean was born in Lebanon, OH on June 12, 1936, to Leslie and Wylodine (Frazer) Gray.
He graduated from Jefferson High School. Dean was a lifelong farmer and for several years also worked for AgRestore and did deliveries for Birchwood Genetics. He enjoyed big band music as well...
Sondra "Sue" Coleman
Aug 11, 2026
Sondra “Sue” Coleman
Age 83, of Brookville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
She was born in Dayton on October 21, 1942, to the late LeRoy Clifford and Ruth Marie (Rhoades) Stiver.
In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Norman “Steve” Coleman; brother, Gary L. Stiver; father and mother-in-law, Oliver and...
Lula "Carol" Combs
Aug 11, 2026
Lula Carol (Fugate) Combs
76, of Ten Mile, Tennessee, formerly of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
She was born November 29, 1949, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Gabriel Fugate and Edith (Deaton) Hensley.
Carol was a 1968 graduate of Northmont High School and spent the majority of her career working in Human Resources for Baxter Healthcare Corporation and...
Lloyd O'Dell
Aug 4, 2026
Lloyd E. O’Dell
Age 87, of Floral City, Florida, formerly of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
He was born December 22, 1938 in Lewisburg, to the late Ulace J. and Gladys (Neanover) O’Dell.
In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Sheila J. O’Dell.
He is survived by his sons, Kyle E. O'Dell and...
Dorothy Coy
Jul 29, 2026
Dorothy (Woods) Coy
Age 96, of Lewisburg Ohio, passed away on Wednesday July 29th, 2026, at home after an extended illness.
Dorothy was born March 5, 1930, in Hyden, Kentucky. She was a devoted mother and dedicated to her family and friends. Dorothy was an amazing cook, seamstress, and homemaker. She lived a long life and often recounted how our family fit...
Matthew B. Ryder
Jul 27, 2026
Matthew Ryder
Age 41, of New Lebanon, passed away suddenly on Monday July 27th, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital.
Matthew was preceded in death by his father, Benny Ryder and maternal grandparents, Jay and Bevlah Walden.
He is survived by his loving mother, Georgie Ryder; brother, Micheal Ryder; half-sister, Jill Ryder; aunt, Ruchie; aunt and uncle, Faye and Robert Garwood; his special friend...
Raymond A. Tompkins
Jul 22, 2026
Raymond A. “Spud” Tompkins
78, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on April 8, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Edward and Patsy Tompkins, Raymond lived a life defined by loyalty, love, and service.
A proud veteran of the United States Armed Forces, Raymond served in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict and in the Army National...
Carol L. Bowlin
Jul 15, 2026
Carol Lee Bowlin
Age 80, of West Alexandria, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
She was born on Oct 6, 1945, to the late Frankie and Irene (McCormick) Huff. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Israel Bowlin; brother, Roger Huff, nephew, Rodney; niece, Irene.
Carol is survived by her sons, Daryl Bowlin, Dean Bowlin,...
Mia Noel Kilgore
Jul 15, 2026
Mia Noel Kilgore
With hearts full of love and deep sorrow, we announce the birth and passing of our precious daughter, Mia, who was born asleep on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
She is survived by her mom and dad, Marissa and Marshall Kilgore; big brother, Maverick; grandparents, Jerry and Diane Kilgore and Michael and Sherrie Thomas; and uncles and aunts, Jeremy and...
William L. Combs III
Jul 4, 2026
William “Bill” Combs, of West Alexandria, passed away July 4, 2026.
He was a 1982 graduate Dixie High School/JVS.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy Combs; daughter, Amber (Mark) Kaufman of Illinois; father, William “Rusty” (Dorothy) Combs of Nevada; siblings Melissa (Boyd) Williams of Tennessee, Tim Combs of Nevada, Cindy (Phil) Brown of Florida, Kevin Combs of New...
Dorothea F. Waggoner
Jul 2, 2026
Dorothea F. Waggoner
Age 87, of Eaton, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 2, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Everett L. Waggoner; mother, Violet “Nin” Hake; step-father, Andrew Hake; sister, Carolyn Sue Elliott and her husband, Nathan; and brother, Gary Hake, and his wife, Sharon.
Dorothea is survived by her children, Mike...

