Obituaries

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

Ralph E. Swihart

Ralph E. Swihart

Oct 31, 2006

RALPH E. SWIHART, age 90, of West Alexandria, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. Born on July 8, 1916 in West Alexandria, Ohio, he was the son of the late George O & Myrtle Mae (Marker) Swihart. He was a 1935 graduate of West Alexandria High School and was a WW II U.S....

Billy J. Miller

Billy J. Miller

Oct 29, 2006

BILLY J. “Bub” MILLER, age 67 of Brookville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home Sunday evening, October 29, 2006. Billy retired from the Brookville VFW Post #3288 in 2001 and had previously worked as a mechanic at Stengers Ford in Dayton and Salem Mall Lincoln Mercury in Trotwood. He was an avid sports fan, loved classic cars and attended...

Miriam E. Shuler

Miriam E. Shuler

Oct 28, 2006

Miriam E. Shuler, age 80, of Camden, Ohio, died Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Vitas Hospice Butler County Care in Hamilton, OH. Born on August 12, 1926 in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, OH she was the daughter of the late Arthur L. & Pauline (Groby) Coyner. Miriam was a graduate of the College of St. Francis in Joliet, IL and was...

Jessie L. Steele

Jessie L. Steele

Oct 20, 2006

Jessie L. Steele, age 96 of New Paris, Ohio, died Friday, October 20, 2006 at Heartland of Eaton after an extended illness. Born on October 12, 1910 in Richmond, IN she was the daughter of the late Richard E. & Maude (Frye) Caldwell. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years: Ralph D. Steele in July 1992; Son: Richard...

Christopher A. Smith

Christopher A. Smith

Oct 20, 2006

CHRISTOPHER A. SMITH, age 18, of Lewisburg, OH died Friday, October 20, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio due to injuries sustained in an accident Thursday evening in Preble County. He was born on September 19, 1988 in Dayton, OH and attended Tri County North High School. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Don and...

Bessie Buckley

Bessie Buckley

Oct 17, 2006

Bessie Buckley, age 75 of Camden, Ohio died Tuesday October 17, 2006 at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, OH after a short illness. Born on March 30, 1931 in Butler County, OH she was the daughter of the late Orville & Bessie (Harris) Clevenger. Bessie was a 1949 graduate of Stewart High School and attended the First Southern Baptist Church...

Mary Arbaugh

Mary Arbaugh

Oct 15, 2006

MARY ARBAUGH, age 102, of Lennon, Michigan, died Sunday, October 15, 2006 at Durand Convalescent Center in Durand, Michigan. Mary was born January 4, 1904 in New Paris, Ohio, the eldest child of Harry and Gertrude (Riecker) Mills. She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and became a teacher. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...

Gale E. Brown, Sr.

Gale E. Brown, Sr.

Oct 14, 2006

Gale E. Brown Sr., 67, St. Rt. 121, New Paris, died Saturday October 14th at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born November 12, 1938, the son of Lee & Hazel (Campbell) Brown, who preceded him in death. Gale worked for many years at Sheller Globe, Union City.Survivors include: 2 sons: Gale E. (Kelli) Brown Jr., New Paris,...

Roberta K. Specht

Roberta K. Specht

Oct 12, 2006

Roberta K. Specht, age 61, of West Elkton, Ohio, died Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH. Born on October 24, 1944 in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Floyd & Evelyn (Guess) Hartzog. Roberta was a 1962 Middletown High School graduate and retired in 2005 after 25 years of service...

Edwin L. Ransbottom

Edwin L. Ransbottom

Oct 10, 2006

Edwin L. Ransbottom, age 89 of Eaton, Ohio died Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Heartland of Eaton, OH. Born on September 27, 1917 in Elida, Allen County, Ohio he was the son of the late Ross E. & Norma (Blunden) Ransbottom. He was a 1937 Elida High School graduate, W.W. II U.S. Army Air Corps, 1947 B.S. from Bowling Green...

Malcolm E. Markley

Malcolm E. Markley

Oct 9, 2006

Malcolm “Bob” Eugene Markley, 90, died on Monday, October 9th in the home that he built with his own hands. He was born on August 19, 1916, the 6th of nine children born to Pressley and Ida (Thompson) Markley in New Paris, Ohio, and was a 1934 Jefferson High School graduate. He served in US Army, 264th field artillery battalion,...

Annabelle Schock

Annabelle Schock

Oct 9, 2006

Annabelle Schock, age 47, of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday October 9, 2006 at her residence in Eaton, Ohio. Born on November 6, 1958 in Montgomery County, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Charles W. & Betty Lou (Kelley) Horn. She attended the Grace Brethren Church in Glenwood. Preceded in death by her husband: Stephen E. Schock in 2001.Survived...

Nannie Alcorn

Nannie Alcorn

Oct 9, 2006

NANNIE G. ALCORN, age 102, of Somerville, Ohio and formerly of Camden, Ohio, died Monday, October 9, 2006 at Woodland Country Manor in Somerville. Born on February 19, 1904 in Estill County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Robert & Susan (McKinney) Osborn. She attended the Somerville Pentecostal Church and is preceded in death by her husband: Wade...

Roberta C. Plummer

Roberta C. Plummer

Oct 8, 2006

Roberta C. Plummer, age 90, of Palm Harbor, FL died Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Coral Oaks ALF under the care of Hospice. Born in Eaton, OH on May 28, 1916 the daughter of the late Robert Moses & Lola Jane (Young) Conover, 1934 Eaton High School graduate and former member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Eaton,...

Herschel R. Snyder

Herschel R. Snyder

Oct 7, 2006

HERSCHEL R. SNYDER, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana and formerly of New Paris, Ohio died Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Born October 26, 1932 in New Paris, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles & Berniece (Loper) Snyder. He was a retired plumber and pipe fitter for the Local 661 in Muncie, Indiana. He...

Kim R. Deisher

Kim R. Deisher

Oct 6, 2006

Kim R. Deisher, age 44, of Eaton, Ohio, died Friday, October 6, 2006 in Richmond, Indiana. Born on July 4, 1962, in Elmhurst, Illinois, she was the daughter of Thomas C. & Sandra J. (Girard) Book. Preceded in death by her father: Thomas C. Book and brother: Dana Book in 1986.She is survived by her husband of 17 years: Kenneth...

Bessie M. Bishop

Bessie M. Bishop

Oct 5, 2006

Bessie M. Bishop, age 76, of Eaton, OH, died Thursday, October 5, 2006 at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, OH after an extended illness. Born on June 30, 1930 in Montgomery County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Hillary & Ida (Osborne) Hanshell. She was preceded in death by her husband: Emmett J. Bishop, Jr. in 1992, 3...

Comer Asher

Comer Asher

Oct 4, 2006

COMER ASHER, age 54 of Camden, Ohio died Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton, OH after an extended illness. Born on June 21, 1952 in Butler County, Ohio the son of Willie & Essie (Mosley) Asher. Comer retired in 1997 after 18 years of service with the Preble County Highway Department. He was a member of Lipps...

Peggy A. O'Neal

Peggy A. O'Neal

Oct 3, 2006

PEGGY A. O’ NEAL, age 62, of Eaton, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at her residence. She was born on October 7, 1943 in Richmond, Indiana. She had worked for 15 years as an office manager for Steve Shafer Chiropractic in Eaton. She was a member of the GAA alumni, Theta Mu chapter of Delta Theta Tau and she...

Berniece A. Davisson

Berniece A. Davisson

Oct 3, 2006

BERNIECE A. DAVISSON , age 88, of Lewisburg, OH died Tuesday evening, October 3, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on July 19, 1918 in Montgomery County, OH she was the daughter of the late Homer O. & Anna E. (House) Hoff. She was a 1937 Lewisburg Union High School graduate; member and past Matron of Eastern Star #293; Lewisburg...