Obituaries

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

Marcia Mae Smith

Marcia Mae Smith

Nov 19, 2010

Marcia Mae (Becker) Smith, age 79, died surrounded by her loving family November 19, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard Charles and Florence May (Barnes) Becker; brother, Donald Barnes Becker in 1964; and great-grandson, Cole Mikle Smith. She leaves behind her loving husband of 56 years, Robert; children, Rob (Anne), Doug (Dana), Craig (Lori), Kirk (Wendy),...

Judith A. Lee

Judith A. Lee

Nov 16, 2010

JUDITH A. LEE, 71, of New Paris, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Eaton, Ohio. She was born on November 22, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana daughter of the late Herbert Hanley and Mildred Lucille (Richards) Bush. A 1956 graduate of Monroe High School near West Manchester, Ohio, Judy was a member of the Eldorado United...

Kelly Ann (Fyffe) Clark

Kelly Ann (Fyffe) Clark

Nov 14, 2010

Kelly Ann (Fyffe) Clark, 44, of Lewisburg, Ohio died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Kelly was born on June 19, 1966 in Dayton and was a 1984 graduate of Tri County North High School in Lewisburg. Kelly was a nurses aide at Personal Touch in Eaton, Ohio. Survived by her husband, Calvin E. Clark,...

Marion P.  Alexander

Marion P. Alexander

Nov 11, 2010

MARION P. "ALEX" ALEXANDER, 87, of Eaton, Ohio died, Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. Born on June 26, 1923 in Wayne County, Indiana, he was the son of the late George Henry and Miriam Lenore (Wilcox) Alexander. Alex was a 1941 graduate of Hollansburg High School and from 1943 to 1945 served in the U.S....

Kermit Lee Burrows

Kermit Lee Burrows

Nov 9, 2010

KERMIT LEE BURROWS, age 71, of Lewisburg, OH, died Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on August 22, 1939 in Morehead, KY, he was the son of the late Gerald J. & Mary Alice (Cassity) Burrows. He retired in 2001 from Operating Engineers Local #18 in Dayton. Member of Community Christian Church in West Alexandria, OH, Masonic...

David O. Moore

David O. Moore

Nov 7, 2010

David O. Moore, age 61 of Brookville, Ohio died on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. Dave was born on July 4, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. In 1967 he graduated from Wilmington High School in Wilmington, OH. In 1971 he graduated from Le Tourneau University in Longview, Texas receiving a B.S. degree in Engineering. He had worked at...

Daisy Hartman

Daisy Hartman

Nov 4, 2010

DAISY HARTMAN, 90, of Somerville, OH went home to be with her heavenly Father on Nov. 4th 2010 with her loved ones by her side. Born on August 14, 1920 in Danville, IL, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Nellie (Hughes) Forman. She retired from Mercy Hospital Fairfield in 1979. She loved spending time with her children...

John W. Hake

John W. Hake

Nov 1, 2010

JOHN W. HAKE, 80, of Eaton, OH died Monday, November 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born on November 29, 1929 in Jacksonburg, OH son of the late, Fred W. and Flora C. (Rodler) Hake. John was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and was the co-owner and operator of Hake Brothers Construction and Hake Farms both of Eaton....

Helen Ireland Dalrymple

Helen Ireland Dalrymple

Oct 31, 2010

Helen Ireland Dalrymple, 100, formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio died Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Hearth at Prestwick in Avon, Indiana. Helen was born on January 7, 1910 in Hartington, Nebraska the daughter of the late Jessy & Bertha (Lane) Kemp. She was a graduate of Miami University and a school teacher for two years at Carlisle, Ohio and 18 years...

Myrtle Mae Frame

Myrtle Mae Frame

Oct 30, 2010

MYRTLE MAE FRAME, 104, of Anderson, Indiana died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Community Northview Care Center in Anderson. Myrtle was born on February 23, 1906 in Preble County, Ohio daughter of the late Charles O. and Mary E. (Miller) Frame. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Wright Shaffer in 1960, Katharine...

Ruth Ann Elliott

Ruth Ann Elliott

Oct 30, 2010

RUTH ANN ELLIOTT, 85, of Eaton, OH died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. Born on May 16, 1925 in Richmond, IN, she was the daughter of the late William G. & Lorena (Wilson) Eales. She retired from Belden Wire & Cable Corporation in Richmond, IN after 31 years and was a member of St....

Lillie L. Phillips

Lillie L. Phillips

Oct 26, 2010

Lillie Lucille (McGlothin) Phillips, 91, of New Paris, Ohio died Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at her residence in New Paris, Ohio. Born on March 22, 1919 in Middletown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Eddie & Florence (Ratliff) McGlothin. She retired in 1978 after several years as a Department Manager at Target in Richmond, Indiana. Preceded by her...

Effie Bley

Effie Bley

Oct 22, 2010

EFFIE BLEY, age 92, of Somers Twp., Preble Co., OH, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 22, 2010 at Woodland County Manor. She was born on January 26, 1918 in Washington, DC. She graduated from Maryland Park High School in Prince George County, MD. She was employed by the American Red Cross during WW II in Washington,...

Hester (King) Braden Ward

Hester (King) Braden Ward

Oct 21, 2010

HESTER (KING) BRADEN WARD, age 84, of Camden, Ohio died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Heartland of Eaton. Born on May 16, 1926 in Scott Co., Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Daniel & Sallie (Neal) King. Hester worked for Dolly Madison Bakery in Cincinnati, Ohio for many years. Survived by her sons & daughter-in-law, Robert J. &...

Roger A.  Cole

Roger A. Cole

Oct 21, 2010

ROGER A. COLE, 76, of Eaton, Ohio died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the Gade Nursing Home in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on January 5, 1934 in Eaton, Ohio son of the late, Arthur William and Mary Ruth (Carico) Cole. A 1952 graduate of Eaton High School, Roger was retired from the Inland Manufacturing division of General Motors where...

Donald R. Helriggle

Donald R. Helriggle

Oct 21, 2010

DONALD R. HELRIGGLE, 85, of Miamisburg, OH died of a broken heart, Thursday, October 21, 2010 at his residence. He was born on February 26, 1925 in South Zanesville, OH son of the late, Charles Reese and Hazel Martha (Ziegler) Helriggle. Donald was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran and was retired from Ohio Bell in Miamisburg, where he was a...

Andrew Wilson Coffman

Andrew Wilson Coffman

Oct 19, 2010

ANDREW WILSON "BUD" COFFMAN, age 92, of Eaton, OH, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. Born on June 22, 1918 in Eaton, he was the son of the late Andrew M. & Lottie (Wilson) Coffman. Bud graduated in 1936 from Eaton High School and attended The Ohio State University. Bud was the Owner &...

Edith Gregory

Edith Gregory

Oct 17, 2010

EDITH GREGORY, age 87, of Cocoa, FL and formerly of Gratis Twp., Preble County, OH, died Sunday, October17, 2010 in Cocoa, FL. Born on November 16, 1922 in Pineville, KY, she was the daughter of the late William & Martha (Wagers) Rhodes. She attended the College Park Church of God in Cocoa, FL, Life Member of the Chuck Cain VFW...

Anna C. Scott

Anna C. Scott

Oct 16, 2010

ANNA C. SCOTT, age 99, of Eaton, OH, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. Born on January 22, 1911 in Twin Twp., Preble County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Buddie O. & Mary E. (Suggs) Wysong. She had worked for Morine Products, Wagners Colonial Kitchen and the Whispering Oak. She was...

Everett J.  Gilbert

Everett J. Gilbert

Oct 15, 2010

EVERETT J. “AB” GILBERT, 84, of Eaton, OH died Friday, October 15, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on May 17, 1926 in West Alexandria, Ohio son of the late Frank Emerson and Susie Francis (Eck) Gilbert. He attended West Alexandria Schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In 1970 he established Gilbert Concrete Products and...