Obituaries

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

John F. Reynolds, Iii

John F. Reynolds, Iii

Mar 18, 2009

John F. Reynolds III, 64, of Eldorado, died suddenly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at his residence. His death was unexpected, even though he had been ill for several years. He was born July 27th, 1944 in Jellico, TN. to John Frank & Melvia Mae (Craig) Reynolds, Jr. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving...

Ethel Darnell Meyer

Ethel Darnell Meyer

Mar 18, 2009

Ethel Darnell "Miss Ethel" (Bruffey) Meyer, age 92, of Pineville, North Carolina, was taken from us to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Miss Ethel was born January 24, 1917 in Crozet, Virginia. She was the...

James Herbert  Booher

James Herbert Booher

Mar 15, 2009

JAMES HERBERT "HERB" BOOHER, 84, of Eaton, Ohio died Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Reid Hospital and Healthcare Services in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on February 25, 1925 in Corcoran, California, son of the late Kenneth M. and Mary(Barr) Booher. Herb was a 1943 graduate of Jackson High School in Campbellstown, Preble County, Ohio and was a life long...

Kathleen Hollon

Kathleen Hollon

Mar 11, 2009

Kathleen Hollon, age 59, of West Elkton, Preble County, OH passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, OH. Born on April 3, 1949 in Middletown, OH she was a 1967 graduate of Preble Shawnee School. Kathleen began working for Ohio Bell, later known as A.T.&T. and Lucent Technologies out of Middletown shortly after graduation...

Frank L. Snare

Frank L. Snare

Mar 10, 2009

REV. FRANK L. SNARE, age 88, of Eaton, Ohio, joined his wife, Arlene, to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at The Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, Ohio. Born on May 3, 1920 in Loudonville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Roland D. & Carey C. (Harding) Snare. Frank graduated in 1937 from Ada High School...

Edith Mcewen

Edith Mcewen

Mar 9, 2009

Edith McEwen, 95, of Lima, OH and formerly of New Paris, OH, died Monday, March 9, 2009 at Hilty Memorial Nursing Home in Pandora, OH. Born on May 1, 1913 in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Agnes (Clark) Ross. She was a member of the Lima Baptist Temple and was preceded in death...

Orin Dale Henderson

Orin Dale Henderson

Mar 8, 2009

ORIN DALE HENDERSON, age 82, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Reid Hospital & Health Care Services in Richmond, Indiana. Born on March 27, 1926 in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Othnile & Laura (Gay) Henderson. He graduated in 1944 from Dixon High School in Dixon Township, Preble County, Ohio. Orin proudly served...

Margaret A. Cottingim

Margaret A. Cottingim

Mar 7, 2009

Margaret A. Cottingim age 88 formerly of Camden, Somers Township, Ohio died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH. Born on May 21, 1920 in Owsley County, KY she was the daughter of the late William & Leuticia (Marshall) Calahan. Margaret was active at the Preble County Senior Citizens Center and had worked at the Once Around...

Marie Branson

Marie Branson

Mar 7, 2009

Marie Crist Branson, age 99, formerly of Preble County, OH died Saturday March 7, 2009 at Friends Fellowship in Richmond, Indiana. Born on September 8, 1909 near Seven Mile and had lived in Hamilton and Cincinnati area before moving to Preble County in 1960 when she was married to Myron Branson. Marie was a 1931 and 1932 graduate of the...

Michael J. Thee

Michael J. Thee

Feb 28, 2009

MICHAEL J. THEE, 47, of West Manchester, OH, died Saturday, February 28, 2009 in an auto accident in Preble County. He was born on May 26, 1961 in Lexington, MO. He was the owner/operator of Continental Testing in Union, OH. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion in Union, OH and was a graduate of Vo-Tech School...

Harold E. Spitzer

Harold E. Spitzer

Feb 27, 2009

HAROLD E. SPITZER, age 86 of Richmond, IN, died Friday, February 27, 2009 in Richmond, IN. Born on July 26, 1922 in Bent County, Colorado, he was the son of the late Eli F. And Eva Marie (Colebourn) Spitzer. Harold had worked for Truss Joist in Boise, Idaho. He sang in the church choir and barbershop quartet at the Nampa...

Marietta Ellen  Lamb

Marietta Ellen Lamb

Feb 21, 2009

Marietta Ellen "Mitzi" (Beard) Lamb, age 80, of Eaton, Ohio died Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash, Ohio. Born on July 29, 1928 in Germantown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Clifford & Florence (Christine) Beard. Marietta retired from Mound Laboratory in Miamisburg, Ohio. Marietta owned and operated Mitzi's Fabric Shop in...

Gerald E. Withrow

Gerald E. Withrow

Feb 19, 2009

Gerald E. Withrow age 81 of Camden, Ohio died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Woodland Country Manor - Somerville, OH. Born on June 22, 1927 in Butler County, OH he was the son of the late Albert E. & Ora Mae (Hageman) Withrow. Gerald was a 1945 graduate of the Ohio Military Institute in Cincinnati and served in the U.S....

Anna A. Stupp

Anna A. Stupp

Feb 18, 2009

ANNA A. STUPP, age 87, of Camden, OH, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Born on September 2, 1921 in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Marie (Zeeman) Van Brederode. Preceded in death by her husband: Norman E. Stupp in 1992.Survived by her children: John Stupp, Camden,...

Rachel B. Hill

Rachel B. Hill

Feb 17, 2009

Rachel B. Hill 69, of Eaton, OH died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Covington Care Center in Covington, OH. Born on December 6, 1939 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Stanley & Mable (Morris) Cole and has lived in Preble County most all of her life. Preceded in death by a sister: Della Cole.Survived by...

Neil Blankenship

Neil Blankenship

Feb 14, 2009

NEIL BLANKENSHIP, age 67, of Somerville, OH, died Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Mercy Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, OH. He was born on December 6, 1941 in Middletown, OH, son of the late Roy and Sarah (Stroud) Blankenship. Neil was a graduate of Shawnee High School in Camden, OH and was the owner of Blankenship Upholstery in Somerville and Neil's...

Norma A. Arthur

Norma A. Arthur

Feb 8, 2009

NORMA A. ARTHUR, 87, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. Born on May 1, 1921, in Preble County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Corwin and Mary Luetta (Poffenberger) Jeanes. She was a 1939 graduate of Monroe High School and so enjoyed attending her class reunions each year. Norma was a housekeeper...

Phyllis J. Bowers

Phyllis J. Bowers

Feb 8, 2009

Phyllis J. Bowers, 77, of Eldorado, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, February 8, 2009, at her residence after nearly 14 years of illnesses. She was born September 19, 1931 in Arcanum, Ohio, to Roy & Sara (Harshbarger) Hofacker, who preceded her in death. Phyllis was a New Madison (Tri-Village) graduate of the Class of '51, and lived...

Roy V. Meikle

Roy V. Meikle

Feb 8, 2009

Roy V. Meikle, 94, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Tucson, AZ died Sunday morning, February 8, 2009 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. Born on July 9, 1914 in Tawas City, Michigan he was the son of the late Frank & Ofelphia (Shaffer) Meikle. Roy was a U.S. Army WW II veteran. He farmed in Michigan prior to...

William T.  Daugherty

William T. Daugherty

Feb 7, 2009

William T. "Bill" Daugherty age 77 of New Paris, OH died Saturday evening February 7, 2009 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Born on June 8, 1931 in Richmond, IN he was the son of the late George & Marguerite (Hampton) Daugherty. Bill attended Richmond High School and was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran serving on the U.S.S. Hollister and...

Share by: