Obituaries

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

Norma Jean Crowe

Norma Jean Crowe

Apr 9, 2021

Norma Jean Crowe, 91 of Eaton, Ohio, died Friday, April 9, 2021 in Huber Heights, Ohio. Born on November 8, 1929 in Jackson Twp., Preble County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. & Opal M. (Hickman) Bresher. She was a 1947 graduate of Jackson Township High School. Norma loved horses and was a former member of...

James Joseph Lewis

James Joseph Lewis

Apr 7, 2021

James Joseph Lewis, age 95, of Vero Beach, passed away on April 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 22, 1926 in Hamilton, Ohio and had been a resident of Indian River County.  James worked as a truck driver and for Piper Aircraft, Vero Beach.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, serving in both...

Gary D Sinck

Gary D Sinck

Apr 6, 2021

Gary D. Sinck, 79 of Dayton, Ohio died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Siena Woods in Dayton, Ohio.  Born on April 28, 1941 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late, Ralph M. & Darline (McGriff) Sinck.  Survived by his Son, David A. Sinck and his wife Brenda; Grandchildren, Adam B. Sinck and Kirra B. Sinck Services held at the convenience of...

Leo E. Shinn

Leo E. Shinn

Apr 4, 2021

Leo E. Shinn, 86 of Eaton, Ohio died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on January 9, 1935 in Richmond, Indiana son of the late, Valentine & Leurene Mildred (Gingery) Shinn.  Leo had worked for Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton, Ohio for over 29 years and for L & M Products at Parker Hannifin and...

Bobbie Sue Brown

Bobbie Sue Brown

Mar 29, 2021

Bobbie S. Brown age 63 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio. Born June 28, 1957 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio she was the daughter of Sam & Thelma (Lovins) Sapp. Bobbie loved her family, animals and helping people. Preceded in death by brother: Ray Sapp and sister: Norma Isaacs in 2016. ...

Cheryl Ann Wilson

Cheryl Ann Wilson

Mar 23, 2021

Cheryl Ann (Milligan) Wilson, 50 of New Paris, Ohio died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born on March 11, 1971 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Cheryl was a wonderful Wife, Mom, and Grammy.    Preceded by Father, Blayne Emory Milligan; Son, Michael Milligan.    Survived by Husband of 18 Years, Glenn Allen Wilson;...

Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Gwin

Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Gwin

Mar 21, 2021

Jacqueline S. “Jackie” Gwin, age 83, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Maple Gardens in Eaton. She was born on December 19, 1937 in Letcher County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Grant and Hettie (Ison) Smith. Jackie taught school for over 30 years at Twin Valley South in West Alexandria, Ohio and was a member of the...

Joan Agnes Long

Joan Agnes Long

Mar 20, 2021

Joan Agnes (Gnaedinger) Long, age 84 of Eaton, Ohio, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born on August 6, 1936 in Pocahontas, Illinois, the daughter of the late Anthony and Laura (Voegele) Gnaedinger. Joan was raised on a farm in Illinois and worked at a clock factory in Highland, IL. On May 18, 1957...

Jack L. Nickell

Jack L. Nickell

Mar 9, 2021

Jack L. Nickell 65, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Vancrest of Eaton. Jack was born on December 17, 1955 in Montgomery County, Ohio and was a 1974 Eaton High School graduate. He had worked for Frizzell Construction in Eaton, OH. He enjoyed working on cars and fishing. Preceded in death by his wife of...

Laura Lou (Scott) Wesler

Laura Lou (Scott) Wesler

Mar 7, 2021

Laura Lou (Scott) Wesler, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2021 surrounded by family at her son’s home.  Born on October 28, 1930 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Floyd Miller & Hazel Irene (Kinley) Scott. Laura graduated in 1948 from Whitewater High School.  Owner of Laura’s Dairy Ranch in...

Lisa G. Duncan

Lisa G. Duncan

Mar 7, 2021

Lisa G. Duncan, age 58 of Eaton, Ohio died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Lisa was born on March 12, 1962 in Connersville, Indiana the daughter of the late John & Mary (Cope) Gabbard. She was a 1980 Connersville High School graduate and worked at Beoddy Oil Company South Marathon Store. She loved gardening...

Cassandra Ann "Casey" Berry

Cassandra Ann "Casey" Berry

Mar 4, 2021

Cassandra Ann “Casey” Berry, 53 of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, March 4, 2021. Casey worked as a pediatric nurse for 25 plus years and had worked at Cornerstone Pediatrics in Springboro, Ohio and was a Charter Member of Eagles Lodge #4289 in Gratis. Casey was such a loving, selfless person. She was a beautiful singer, talented artist, loved to bake...

M. Pauletta Sweet

M. Pauletta Sweet

Feb 27, 2021

M. Pauletta Sweet, 93 of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. Born on November 3, 1927 in Loretto, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Pauline (Blanford) Thompson. Pauletta retired in 1991 from Thornburg’s Grocery in Richmond. She was a 1945 graduate from Jefferson Twp High School in New Paris, member...

Annette Marie Williamson

Annette Marie Williamson

Feb 26, 2021

Annette Marie Williamson, 60 of West Manchester, Ohio, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on October 20, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. & Earline E. (Rube) Sizemore. Annette was an instructor at PJ's College of Cosmetology in Richmond, Indiana.   In addition to her parents,...

Robert Dallas Dane

Robert Dallas Dane

Feb 22, 2021

Robert Dallas Dane, 43 of New Paris, Ohio, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at Foundations near New Paris. Born on March 26, 1977 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of Victoria Lynne Farmer. He was a member of CLW in New Paris. Survived by 2 Sisters and many friends at Foundations. No services are planned. Inurnment will be held...

Robert E. Mann

Robert E. Mann

Feb 22, 2021

Robert E. Mann, age 91 formerly of New Paris, OH, died Monday February 22, 2021 in Richmond, IN. Born on March 17, 1929 in Preble County, Ohio he was son of the late Everett C. & Anna M. (Bolten) Mann. Robert was a 1947 graduate of West Elkton High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. – U.S....

Walter Eugene Ruby

Walter Eugene Ruby

Feb 20, 2021

Walter Eugene “Bub” Ruby, age 61, of New Paris, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2021 at his residence. Born on April 22, 1959 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Walter Earl & Blondena Marjean (Bradley) Ruby. A 1977 graduate of National Trail High School. Walter was a Truck driver for many years, known as "Country" on the...

Leslie "Les" Kaiser

Leslie "Les" Kaiser

Feb 18, 2021

Leslie “Les” Kaiser, Jr., 83 of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center, Kettering. Born on November 12, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Leslie & Emma (Stahmer) Kaiser, Sr. Les was a retired pharmacist, having worked at Gary’s Pharmacy, Campbells Drug Store, Jim Banks in West Alexandria and Kmart in...

Linda Lou Vanskiver

Linda Lou Vanskiver

Feb 17, 2021

Linda Lou (Davis) VanSkiver, 81, of Eaton, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Hillspring of Springboro. She was born on October 16, 1939 in Preble County, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul E. and Dorothy Marie (House) Davis. Linda graduated in 1957 from Jackson High School in Jackson Township, Preble County, Ohio and from 1958 to 1966 worked at Food...

Paul O. Nation

Paul O. Nation

Feb 14, 2021

Paul O. Nation, 66, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home. Born on March 19, 1954 in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Thomas R. & Mayanna (Martin) Nation. Paul had worked for Fryman-Kuck General Contractors in Dayton. A U.S. Navy veteran, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, making soft pretzels for the grandkids, playing...