Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Preble County, Eaton, Lewisburg & New Paris in Ohio.

Sharon J. Barnes

Sharon J. Barnes

Nov 15, 2024

Sharon J. (Shaw) Barnes, 84 of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on January 22, 1940 in the home that her great grandfather Daniel M. Brower built in 1880 in Gasper Township, Preble County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Arthur B. and Reba May (Charles) Shaw.

A 1958 Dixon-Israel High...

Patricia Ann Johnson

Patricia Ann Johnson

Nov 12, 2024

Patricia Ann (Bradshaw) Johnson, age 86, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, Ohio. Pat was born on April 30, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Charles & Marguerite (Caroll) Bradshaw.

Preceded by her husband of 53 years, Larry A. “Monk” Johnson in 2010; son-in-law, Chuck Thomas...

Robert L. Sink

Robert L. Sink

Nov 12, 2024

Robert L. Sink, age 83 formerly of New Paris, Ohio died Monday, November 12, 2024, at Leland Legacy in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on October 5, 1941, in New Paris, the son of the late Grover D. & Flora E. (Kirkman) Sink.

He was a self-employed Home Inspector. 50-year member of the New Paris Masonic Lodge and a Charter Member...

Sharon K. Bryant

Sharon K. Bryant

Nov 11, 2024

Sharon K. (Rhoads) Bryant, age 72, of New Paris, Ohio, died at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, Ohio on Monday, November 11, 2024. Born on November 1, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio.

 Sharon retired from Parker Hannifin in 2014. 

 Preceded by her husband of 26 years, John Harold Bryant in 2022; mother, Betty J. Rohrer; brothers, John “Jack” F. Rhoads and Larry E....

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Fullmer

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Fullmer

Oct 31, 2024

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Fullmer, 90 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Maple Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Eaton. Born on March 3, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Lilah Mae (Leatherman) Bowser. 

She was married to the love of her life, Henry J. Fullmer on September 5, 1952....

Jerry Hutzelman

Jerry Hutzelman

Oct 31, 2024

Jerry Hutzelman, age 76 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Kettering Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on July 25, 1948 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late, Roy Weldon & Mary Armenta (Swerer) Hutzelman. 

He graduated from Centerville High School in 1967. Jerry proudly served in the US Air Force and then in the Ohio National Guard...

Richard Leon Robinson

Richard Leon Robinson

Oct 30, 2024

Richard Leon Robinson, age 85, of Somerville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his residence. Richard was born on October 1, 1939 in Wellington, (Lorain County) Ohio son of the late Ross D. & Rebecca T. (Gosling) Robinson. Richard completed 12 years of Public School with a diploma issued in 1957. Before graduation in 1955, he went...

Kristen L Bowermaster

Kristen L Bowermaster

Oct 23, 2024

Kristen L. Bowermaster, age 43, of Eaton, Ohio died at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Born on May 30, 1981 in Richmond, Indiana.

She was a graduate of Twin Valley South High School. Kristen was known for her sense of humor and loved to go swimming. She really enjoyed spending her summers at the West Alexandria pool. She especially loved...

Robert Anthony Phipps

Robert Anthony Phipps

Oct 22, 2024

Robert Anthony Phipps, 69 of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on October 1, 1955 in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin and Bonnie Marie (Potter) Phipps, Jr.

Anthony was employed at Fulmer Supermarkets in Springfield, Ohio for 33 years and Save A Lot Food Stores for 10...

Edith Bolinger

Edith Bolinger

Oct 19, 2024

Edith (Mull) Bolinger, 94, of Eaton, Ohio, died Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. Born on February 4, 1930 in Harrison Township, Darke County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Taylor) Mull.

Edith was a 1948 Jefferson High School graduate and was a permit manager for State Line Truck Stop. She...

Deborah Kay "Debbie" Witt

Deborah Kay "Debbie" Witt

Oct 12, 2024

Deborah Kay “Debbie” (Boyle) Witt; age 70 of Camden, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

 Born on December 7, 1953, in Butler County, Ohio the daughter of the late, Fred H. & Maxine I. (Roszell) Boyle. She was a 1972 graduate of Talawanda High School. Member and Secretary of Camden VFW Auxiliary; Secretary...

Helen P. Hardin

Helen P. Hardin

Oct 10, 2024

Helen P. Hardin, age 94, of Eaton, OH, died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at The Springs of Richmond. Helen was born on March 3, 1930, in Lewisburg, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert F. & Mary C. (House) Straszheim.

 Preceded in death by brother: John A. Straszheim in 2020; friend: James M. Hardin in 2006. 

Survived by her children: Beverly A....

Bryan Ray Hoke

Bryan Ray Hoke

Oct 2, 2024

Bryan Ray Hoke, age 58, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Maria Joseph Care Center. He was born at Wright Patterson Air Force Base on July 4, 1966, to his loving parents Clarence Hoke, Jr. of Phillipsburg, OH and Kathleen Mae (Schaefer) Hoke of Verona, OH. 

Bryan attended Tri-County North High School and CTC in the...

Michelle "Chelle" L. Arthur

Michelle "Chelle" L. Arthur

Oct 2, 2024

Michelle L. “Chelle” Arthur, age 54, of New Paris, Ohio, died unexpectedly at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born on January 19, 1970 in Wayne County, Michigan, daughter of Gary Michael & Sherry Caral (Drouillard) Shelton.

Chelle grew up in Garden City, Michigan and later moved to Farmington, Michigan and then relocated to Port Hope,...

Angela Kay Waymire

Angela Kay Waymire

Oct 2, 2024

Angela Kay “Angie” Waymire, 55, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at her residence. She was born on May 24, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her Father: Richard William Waymire; Sister: Cheryl Lin Waymire; Brother: Randy W. (Sylvia) Waymire.

Survived by her Mother: Linda Lou (Beane) Waymire; Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a...

Robert A. Hoskins

Robert A. Hoskins

Oct 2, 2024

Robert A. Hoskins age 81 of Middletown, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, OH. Born on November 16, 1942, he was the son of the late, Arthur & Dorothy (Lane) Hoskins.

Robert was a Gratis High School graduate and served in the U.S. Navy. He had worked at AK Steel in Middletown for 30...

Donald L. Whipp

Donald L. Whipp

Sep 30, 2024

Donald L. Whipp, 85 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Monday, September 30, 2024 at his residence. Born on March 25, 1939 in Lewisburg, Ohio, he was the son of the late Karl I. and Mildred E. (Hoffman) Whipp. 

Don was a 1957 graduate of Lewisburg High School. Shortly after graduation, he proudly served in the Air Force, having served overseas on five...

Robert E. Adamson

Robert E. Adamson

Sep 27, 2024

Robert E. Adamson age 82 of New Paris, Monroe Township, Ohio died Friday morning September 27, 2024 at his residence. Robert was born on January 15, 1942, in Osborn, Greene County, Ohio, the son of the late Tommy & Verda (Cooper) Adamson. He was a retired Meat Cutter/Butcher at Folkie Packing Company, Superior Beef, and King Kold. He had also...

Lysander Markus Dimiduk-Kreger

Lysander Markus Dimiduk-Kreger

Sep 23, 2024

Lysander Markus Dimiduk-Kreger, our little angel went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2024.

The smallest footprints can leave the biggest impact on your heart.

He is survived by his parents, Jacob B. Kreger and Martina J. Dimiduk; paternal grandparents, Ben & Betsy Kreger; maternal grandparents, Dan & Janet Dimiduk; aunts & uncles, Marissa Dimiduk and Morgan Dimiduk. 

Memorial Contributions...

Johnny Todd Johnson

Johnny Todd Johnson

Sep 23, 2024

Johnny Todd Johnson, 69 of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, September 23, 2024 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, Ohio following a brief illness. He was born on November 12, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, was a graduate of Dixie High School in New Lebanon, Ohio and attended farrier school in Illinois. He adored horses and throughout his life trained and raced horses...

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