Obituaries

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

Richard L. Miller

Richard L. Miller

Apr 11, 2006

RICHARD L. “Tex” MILLER, age 68, of Eaton, Ohio, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Born on August 5, 1937 in Preble County, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Fred & Mildred Ann (Cordes) Miller. Tex was a 1956 Eaton High School graduate and lettered in football, basketball, baseball, track & field....

Thelma Rader

Thelma Rader

Apr 9, 2006

Thelma Rader, age 85, of Eaton, OH died Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton. Born on June 13, 1920 in Franklin County, IL she was the daughter of the late Hoover & Alice (Pharris) Meadows. She had lived in the Eaton area since 1959. Preceded in death by husband: C. Elmer Rader; daughter: Gail Dubey;...

Timothy M. Ridge

Timothy M. Ridge

Apr 9, 2006

TIMOTHY M. “Timbo” RIDGE, age 20, of New Paris, Ohio, died Sunday, April 9, 2006 in Lakengren, Preble County, Ohio. He was born on September 3, 1985 in Dayton, Ohio. He was employed by Lonnie Johnson Roofing in New Paris.Survived by Mother: Debra L. Worley and Step Dad: Lonnie Johnson of New Paris, OH; Father: Tommy L. King, New Westville,...

Nancy P. Crank

Nancy P. Crank

Apr 6, 2006

Nancy P. Crank, age 78, formerly of Camden, Ohio died Thursday, April 6, 2006 at McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford, OH. Born on January 27, 1928 in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Elvia C. & Viola (Murphy) Wyatt. Nancy was a member of the Higher Heights Church of God in Camden, OH. Preceded in death by Husband: Jerry...

Frank H. Ashworth

Frank H. Ashworth

Apr 6, 2006

FRANK H. ASHWORTH, age 91, of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, April 6, 2006 at his residence. Born on August 14, 1914 near Eaton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond Rockford & Alma (Hylton) Ashworth. He was a 1932 Eaton High School graduate and had farmed in Washington Township for over 70 years. In addition to farming he...

Henrietta Pearl Peden

Henrietta Pearl Peden

Apr 5, 2006

HENRIETTA PEARL PEDEN, age 94 of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, Ohio. Born on December 24, 1911 in Bagnell, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Franklin & Flora (Houser) Snelling. She retired from Debolt Concrete in Richmond, Indiana. She lived in New Paris since 1931 and was a...

Eugene Miller Paxson

Eugene Miller Paxson

Apr 1, 2006

EUGENE MILLER PAXSON, age 88 of Gratis, OH, died Saturday, April 1, 2006 at his residence. Born on September 12, 1917 in Twin Twp., Preble County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Weldon Allen & Golda Mae (Miller) Paxson. He was a 1935 Lanier High School graduate and had served in the Army Air Force during WW II....

Connie L. Wolfe

Connie L. Wolfe

Mar 31, 2006

CONNIE L. (SCHAEFER) WOLFE, age 48 of New Castle, Pennsylvania and formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 31, 2006 at her residence after an extended illness. Born on December 8, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ray & Mary Charlene (Brinkhoff) Schaefer. She was a member of the Cultural German Society in New...

Norma M. Pope

Norma M. Pope

Mar 31, 2006

Norma M. Pope, age 66, formerly of the Eldorado area, passed away Friday, March 31, 2006 at the Gade Nursing Home, Greenville, OH following an extended illness.Norma was born August 20, 1939, the daughter of Estle & Addie (Guthrie) Thacker, Sr. she was a graduate of Monroe High School, West Manchester, OH., and worked at Alcoa, Richmond, IN for 26...

William Rogers, Sr.

William Rogers, Sr.

Mar 29, 2006

William Rogers, Sr., age 76, of Camden, OH, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at his residence. Born on March 31, 1929, in Manchester, KY, he was the son of the late Matt & Maddie (Hibbard) Rogers. William had worked at McGees Super Market in Trenton, OH and was manager of McGees Farms. He is preceded in death by his daughter:...

Wilbur E. Hawley

Wilbur E. Hawley

Mar 21, 2006

WILBUR E. “PETE” HAWLEY, age 87, of Eaton, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Heartland of Eaton. Born on October 28, 1918 in Preble County, Ohio. He was the son of the late Samuel S. & Bessie (Smith) Hawley. He was a 1936 Eaton High School graduate and had earned an Associate Degree in Electrical Technology from the University...

Rev. Charles F. Ankney

Rev. Charles F. Ankney

Mar 21, 2006

REV. CHARLES F. “FRITZ” ANKNEY, age 77, of Kettering, OH, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at his residence. Born on November 9, 1928 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Charles L. & Charlotte C. (Long) Ankney. He was a 1946 graduate of Fairmont High School , attended Sinclair Community College and graduated from the...

Margaret M. Lesh

Margaret M. Lesh

Mar 17, 2006

Margaret Mae Lesh, age 83, of West Alexandria, OH died Friday, March 17, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on April 3, 1922 in Phillipsburg, OH she was the daughter of the late Lee R. & Ada F. (Miller) Garber. She had did area House Cleaning and was a McNess Products Representative for 30 years. At the age of 17,...

Juanita Frances Ledwell

Juanita Frances Ledwell

Mar 13, 2006

JUANITA FRANCES LEDWELL, 85, of Eaton, died Monday, March 13, 2006, at Alterra Sterling House of Richmond. Born on December 5, 1920 in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John & Regina (Chafin) Craycraft. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years: Clarke Keller Ledwell in 2004; Brother: Roy E. Craycraft in 2001, Robert Craycraft, William...

Henry E. Wesler

Henry E. Wesler

Mar 9, 2006

Henry E. Wesler, age 72, of Camden, Ohio died Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on January 18, 1934 in Richmond, IN he was the son of the late Henry E. & Martha Wesler, Sr. Henry had worked for the Bell Casket Co. in Richmond, IN and retired from the Camden Feed Mill. Preceded in...

Charles Brockman

Charles Brockman

Mar 8, 2006

Charles Brockman, age 79, of New Paris, Ohio died Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN after an extended illness. Born on December 10, 1926 in Wayne County, IN he was the son of the late Robert & Gracie (Callahan) Brockman. Charles had worked at Avco Corporation in Richmond for 30 years and retired in 1980 from...

E. Evelyn Taylor

E. Evelyn Taylor

Mar 7, 2006

E. EVELYN TAYLOR, age 92 of Eaton, Ohio died Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Court house Manor Nursing Home in Washington Court house, Ohio. Born on June 21, 1913 in Ross County, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Archer Emerson & Mary Almeda (Bethel) McDonald. She was an Avon Representative for 35 years. Member of the Sugar Valley...

Susann "Sue" M. Skinner

Susann "Sue" M. Skinner

Feb 21, 2006

Susann (Sue) M. Skinner, 63, of Batavia, OH, and formerly of Eldorado, Ohio beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and co-worker, died February 21, 2006 after a year-long battle with kidney cancer. Sue was a ten-year employee of Ohio Heart and Vascular Center in Montgomery, OH and worked most of her adult life as a medical transcriptionist. Her dedication to the medical...

Waymon A. Hawkins, Jr.

Waymon A. Hawkins, Jr.

Feb 18, 2006

Waymon A. Hawkins, Jr., age 55 of Brookville, OH, died Saturday, February 18, 2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, OH. Born on August 7, 1950 in Carthage, TN. he has lived in the Brookville area since 1969. He was a dedicated father and business owner, operating Hawkins Roofing for 32 years. Member of Standing Stone Praise & Worship Center...

Eloise L. Mcgriff

Eloise L. Mcgriff

Feb 13, 2006

Eloise Loretta McGriff, age 87, of New Paris, Ohio died Monday, February 13, 2006 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on August 14, 1918 in Wayne County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Presley & Ida (Thompson) Markley. She had worked for the New Paris Drug Store and Richmond Laundry & Dry Cleaners and was a member...

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