Obituaries

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

Christ Allen Smith

Christ Allen Smith

Jul 15, 2022

Christ A. Smith, 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 15, 2022 in Richmond, Indiana. Born on August 20, 1946 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Amos F. & Flossie Ann (Sandlin) Smith. Christ did various jobs in the Richmond area. He was a 1966 Eaton High School graduate, served in the U.S. Air Force and...

Leonard V. Morgan

Leonard V. Morgan

Jul 14, 2022

Leonard V. Morgan, 89, of New Paris, Ohio, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his residence. Born on November 16, 1932, in Jefferson Township, Preble County, Ohio, he was the son of the late William H. & Gladys E. (Shock) Morgan. Leonard served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad in...

Jerry Lee Hargis

Jerry Lee Hargis

Jul 12, 2022

Jerry Lee Hargis, age 78 of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Kettering Health Preble in Eaton, Ohio. Born on April 12, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Vola “Bud” Lee & Ruth Ailene (Head) Hargis. A 1962 graduate of Lewisburg High School. He worked on dad’s farm in Lewisburg for many years...

Herbert E.  Hipple, Sr.

Herbert E. Hipple, Sr.

Jul 11, 2022

Herbert E. Hipple, Sr., age 92 of Miamisburg, Ohio and formerly of Eaton and New Lebanon, Ohio, died Monday, July 11, 2022, at Kingston of Miamisburg surrounded by his family. He was born on March 10, 1930, in Miamisburg, Ohio and was the son of the late Esta W. and Helen V. (Dreher) Hipple. Herbert was a U.S. Army veteran...

Betty L. White

Betty L. White

Jul 10, 2022

Betty L. White, age 67 of Camden (Fairhaven), Ohio, died Sunday, July 10, 2022, at her residence. Born on March 19, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Robert C. & Helen A. (Gallichio) Jones. Betty had worked 15 years at Miami University office of the Registrar retiring in 2021 and was an active member of...

F. Glenn Spencer

F. Glenn Spencer

Jul 5, 2022

F. Glenn Spencer, age 86 of Eaton, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Born on December 17, 1935 in Glenwood, Preble County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles Grover & Jeanette Ruth (Seals) Spencer. A 1953 Camden High School graduate, self-employed Auctioneer in the area for many years and had worked at NCR, Shaffer-Smith, ASCS, National Trail...

James A. Evatz

James A. Evatz

Jul 4, 2022

James A. Evatz, 74, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away Monday July 4, 2022, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. James was born on January 29, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late John & Sylvia (Gliha) Evatz. He has been a resident of Foundations in New Paris, Ohio for several years. Preceded in death by a sister:...

Dianna Lynn Myers

Dianna Lynn Myers

Jul 3, 2022

Dianna Lynn (Cummins) Myers, age 65 of Lewisburg, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born on February 11, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald L. & Phyllis Jean (Crowe) Cummins. She was a 1975 graduate of Twin Valley North High School. Founder of the Preble Co. Right to Life. Dianna ran...

Dafon Hymer

Dafon Hymer

Jul 2, 2022

Dafon (Alcorn) Hymer, age 93 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, Ohio. Born on May 31, 1929 in Irvine, Estill County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Wade & Nannie “Nan” (Osborn) Alcorn. The family would like to thank the staff of Vancrest Health Care Center and the staff...

Janet Kay Simon

Janet Kay Simon

Jun 23, 2022

Janet Kay Simon, age 69 of Brookville, Ohio and formerly of Eldorado, Ohio, died Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation in Brookville. She was born on January 30, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Walter Emerson and Dorothy Joan (Perkins) Simon. Janet was a 1971 graduate of Eaton High School and a...

Deanna L. Hall

Deanna L. Hall

Jun 21, 2022

Deanna Detrick Hall, 58, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away at her home on June 21, 2022. She was born on June 27, 1963, and was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandma. She was a devoted wife to Phillip Hall of 40 years, loved her four sons more than anything, and was her happiest when she was called...

Ronald R. Rudy

Ronald R. Rudy

Jun 9, 2022

Ronald R. Rudy age 75 of Eaton, Ohio died Thursday, June 9, 2022, at his residence. Born on October 4, 1946, in Gary, Indiana he was the son of the late Roy & Irene (Camp) Rudy. Ron graduated from high school in 1964 and he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He had worked in the...

Verla L. Thornsberry

Verla L. Thornsberry

Jun 7, 2022

Verla L. Thornsberry, age 88 of Lewisburg, Ohio died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Richmond, Indiana. Born on March 6, 1934 in Hellier, Pike County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ory L. & Lonnie (Cook) Bowling. Verla was an Elementary School Teacher for Tri-County North Schools, retiring in 1989. She had taught for 2 years at Verona...

Carol Jean Gebhart

Carol Jean Gebhart

Jun 4, 2022

Carol Jean (Locke) Gebhart, age 87 of Lewisburg, Ohio died Saturday, June 4, 2022 at her residence. Born on June 28, 1934 in Lewisburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Herschel A. & Edith May (Milstead) Locke. Carol had worked at Brennan’s IGA for many years, a 1952 Lewisburg Union High School graduate and was a member of...

Howard R. Collins

Howard R. Collins

Jun 2, 2022

Howard R. Collins, 83 of Camden, Ohio died Thursday, June 2, 2022 at his residence. Born on July 13, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was the son of the late Howard A. & Louise A. (Feeley) Collins. Howard had retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, member of American Legion...

Rowena Kouts

Rowena Kouts

May 31, 2022

E. Rowena Kouts, 91 of Lewisburg, Ohio died Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at her residence. Born on May 20, 1931 in Lewisburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. & Lucille E. (Mahan) Brock. Rowena retired in 1987 after 30 years at Inland, Division of GM in Dayton and was a longtime member of Lewisburg First United...

Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

May 30, 2022

Mary E. Miller, 92, of Eaton, Ohio and formerly Greenville, Ohio, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Eaton. She was born on June 7, 1929, in Greenville, Ohio, daughter of the late Opal Ernest and Charlotte “Lottie” (Howard) Arnett. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Greenville High School, received her teaching credential from Cedarville College and...

Bryan E. Harry

Bryan E. Harry

May 27, 2022

Bryan E. Harry, 49 of Eaton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2022 at his residence. Born on August 21, 1972 in Zanesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dale W. & Sondra Sue (Smith) Harry, Sr. Bryan was a 1990 graduate of Zanesville High School and the Muskingum – Perry Career...

James G. Hannah, Sr.

James G. Hannah, Sr.

May 24, 2022

James G. Hannah, Sr., age 65 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Born on July 25, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Nealy & Martha Mabel (Wright) Hannah. Jim retired from General Motors after 28 years. He had served on the Englewood Honor Guard for several years. Avid guitar...

Karen A. Cottingim

Karen A. Cottingim

May 24, 2022

Karen A. Cottingim age 81 of Camden, Ohio died Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio. Born on September 6, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Robert G. & Anna Marie (Farno) Vogue. Member of St. Anna Sodality and Visitation Catholic Church. Karen was a very social person who dearly loved...

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