Obituaries

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

Ruth P. Handley

Ruth P. Handley

Apr 10, 2009

RUTH P. HANDLEY, age 89, of Eaton, Ohio, died Friday, April 10, 2009. Born on March 3, 1920 in Preble County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland "Cleve" & Martha (Leedy) Fox. Ruth graduated in 1938 from Lanier High School in Lanier Township, Preble County, Ohio. Member of the Eaton Church of the Brethren in Eaton,...

Mary B. Rutherford

Mary B. Rutherford

Apr 8, 2009

Mary B. Rutherford, age 75, formerly of New Paris, OH, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Clarian North Medical Center in Carmel, IN. Born on September 10, 1933 in Hope, IN she was the daughter of the late Earl & Margaret (Brooks) Rutherford. Mary had worked at the Long John Silver's in Richmond, IN and attended the First Baptist Church...

Tabatha J. Booso

Tabatha J. Booso

Apr 8, 2009

Tabatha J. Booso age 42 of Lewisburg, OH died Wednesday morning, April 8, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, OH. Born on September 24, 1966 in Dayton, OH she was a 1984 graduate of Eaton High School and was the Accountant for Booso Septic Tank Cleaning Services of Lewisburg. She was also a Dental & Orthodontist Assistant.Survived by Husband:...

James G.  Shepherd

James G. Shepherd

Apr 3, 2009

JAMES G. "JIM" SHEPHERD, age 71, of Eaton, Ohio, died Friday April 3, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. Born on August 8, 1937 near Duffield, Virginia, he was the son of the late Hence & Etta Lee (Stone) Shepherd. He retired in 1980 from C & C Auto parts at Miamisburg, Ohio. Member of the Twin Valley Rod & Gun...

Jason Lee Tamplin, Sr.

Jason Lee Tamplin, Sr.

Apr 2, 2009

Jason Lee Tamplin, Sr., age 37 of Sidney, Ohio died Thursday morning April 2, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH of injuries he received when he was struck by a northbound freight train at the North Street CSX Railroad crossing in Sidney Ohio early Thursday morning. Jason was born on March 4, 1972 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio...

Doyle Dewitt Douglass

Doyle Dewitt Douglass

Apr 1, 2009

Doyle DeWitt Douglass of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on October 7, 1917 in Brookville, Ohio the son of Charles H. & Maude L. (Riley) Douglass. A graduate of Lewisburg Union High School, Miami Jacobs Business College and the U.S. Air Force Statistical School, Mr. Douglass also attended training at the Harvard Business...

John A. Hoover

John A. Hoover

Mar 30, 2009

JOHN A. HOOVER, age 58, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at his residence. Born on October 12, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late John J. & Helen I. (Mahaffy) Hoover. John attended Twin Valley North in Lewisburg, Ohio in the class of 1970. John proudly served in the U.S. Army as an...

Harry S. Hobbs

Harry S. Hobbs

Mar 30, 2009

HARRY S. HOBBS , 76 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born August 8, 1932 in Dayton, son of the late Robert and Bernice (Webb) Hobbs. He was retired from Dayton Gear & Tool after 39 years of service as a machinist. He was a Korean War Veteran in the United...

Jennifer Ellen Vernon

Jennifer Ellen Vernon

Mar 21, 2009

Surrounded by family and close friends, Jennifer Ellen (Lehman) Vernon lost her battle with a rare form of cervical cancer on March 21, 2009. Born to Thomas Floyd and Barbara June (Maggard) Lehman on September 4, 1974, in Dayton, OH, Jennifer was adored as the youngest of three children. Jennifer realized her dream of becoming a wife and mother and...

Annabel F. Bullen

Annabel F. Bullen

Mar 20, 2009

Annabel F. Bullen 84, of Eaton, OH died Friday, March 20, 2009 in her home at the Suites of Greenbriar in Eaton, OH. Born on April 7, 1924 in Preble County, Ohio she was the daughter of the late James & Orva (McDonald) Weist and has lived in Preble County most all of her life. She was a graduate of...

Cassie Marie Gibson

Cassie Marie Gibson

Mar 20, 2009

CASSIE MARIE GIBSON, age 15, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Friday, March 20, 2009. She was born on March 21, 1993 in Oxford, Ohio. Cassie was a freshman at Tri County North High School where she was a member of the F. F. A. and the Recycling Club. She attended the Twin Creek Chapel near West Manchester, Ohio.Cassie is survived by...

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...

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...

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...