Obituaries

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

Kaitlyn Lee Bousman

Kaitlyn Lee Bousman

Feb 14, 2021

Kaitlyn Lee Bousman, age 30, of New Paris, Ohio, died on February 14, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana. Born on December 8, 1990 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of Kellie Bousman & Brian Dice.   Kaitlyn had attended Richmond Community Schools.  Preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents, David & Debbie Dice.  Survived by her Mother & Step Father, Kellie & Shaun...

Melvin D. Fryman

Melvin D. Fryman

Feb 14, 2021

Melvin D. Fryman, 92, of Huber Heights, Ohio, formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on December 3, 1928 in Brookville, Ohio, he was the son of the late George W. & Oma (Mills) Fryman. Melvin worked for 33 plus years at Delco Products, Division of GM in Moraine, Ohio. A 1947 graduate...

Daniel Edward Artz

Daniel Edward Artz

Feb 14, 2021

Daniel E. “Danny” Artz, 70, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on February 1, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward E. & Mary E. (Gehle) Artz. Danny retired after 45 years with Oren Plastering in Huber Heights. He taught apprentice classes for Local 132, Plasterers and Cement...

Maxine Brandly

Maxine Brandly

Feb 13, 2021

Maxine Brandly, 98 formerly of Eaton & West Alexandria, Ohio, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Vancrest of Eaton. She was born on October 16, 1922 in Lanier Township Preble County Ohio the daughter of the late Silvanus & Lillian (Ozias) Brubaker. She was a 1940 Lanier High School graduate and was a lifetime Christian and member of (Eaton Church...

Michael Davis Benedict

Michael Davis Benedict

Feb 13, 2021

Michael Davis Benedict, 58, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mike was a retired Journeyman/Lineman for the L.E. Myers Company in Indianapolis, Indiana after 40 years of service. Member of the IBEW Local 369, Louisville, Kentucky. He loved classic vehicles, hunting and fishing, but his greatest...

Fred Brown

Fred Brown

Feb 12, 2021

Frederick Carl “Fred” Brown, age 75, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Friday, February 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 8, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Russell France & Minnie Lenora (Focht) Brown, Sr.  He graduated in 1963 from Lewisburg Union High School. Fred proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967 during...

Charles P. Klipfer, Sr.

Charles P. Klipfer, Sr.

Feb 12, 2021

Charles P. Klipfer, Sr., 92 of Eaton, Ohio, died Friday, February 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 4, 1928 in Farmersville, Ohio and graduated in 1946 from Farmersville High School. He was a proud Jackson Township, Preble County, farmer and attended the Concord Church in Eaton. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his first...

Pattie Lee Tighe

Pattie Lee Tighe

Feb 10, 2021

Pattie Lee (Bohlman) Tighe, 80, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her home. Born on February 4, 1941 in Spencer, South Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Helmuth & Carol Maxine (Winans) Bohlman.   Pattie earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and her Master of Arts degree from the University...

Robert E. Hays, Jr.

Robert E. Hays, Jr.

Feb 9, 2021

Robert E. “Bobby” Hays, Jr., 75 of Sarasota, FL, and formerly of Fairhaven (Preble County) OH, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in Sarasota, FL. Born on March 31, 1945 in Columbus, MS, the son of the late Robert & Vera (Williams) Hays.  He attended Fairhaven Elementary School, Columbus State School and Preble County/Eaton Workshop....

Ronald T. "Ron" Smith

Ronald T. "Ron" Smith

Feb 9, 2021

Ronald T. “Ron” Smith, 68 of New Paris, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Born on April 19, 1952 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late George B. & Jean (Parker) Smith. He was a Truck Driver for over 30 years on the road and had worked for Spartech Plastic in Richmond. Preceded in death by his...

Gregory Scott Taylor

Gregory Scott Taylor

Feb 7, 2021

Greg S. Taylor age 60 of (Lakengren) Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence. Born on December 30, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio he was the son of John A. & Ruth Ann (O’Dell) Taylor. He was a 1979 Eaton High School Graduate and was active with his class Alumni. He built the 1979 Class Bench that is...

William R. Zurwell

William R. Zurwell

Feb 7, 2021

William R. “Bill” Zurwell, age 63, of New Paris, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 26, 1957 in Richmond, Indiana, son of Jerry Joe & Wanda Lee (Webb) Zurwell.   Bill graduated from National Trail High School in 1976. He was a construction worker for many years in Florida. Bill was...

Glen B. Elliott, Jr.

Glen B. Elliott, Jr.

Feb 6, 2021

Glen B. Elliott, Jr., age 79, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Vancrest of Eaton. He was born on August 27, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Glen B. & Bessie I. (Steiner) Elliott.  Glen was a 1959 graduate of Monroe High School. Glen served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War. He had...

William D. Richie

William D. Richie

Feb 2, 2021

William D. Richie, 38 of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his residence. Born on June 1, 1982 in Dayton, Ohio he was the son of William Lauderdale and Rhonda Jo (Richie) Pitts. William was a 2000 National Trail graduate and served in the U.S. Army from March 2004 to March 2005 during the Iraq War.  Survived by...

Christopher Sean Perry

Christopher Sean Perry

Feb 1, 2021

On February 1, 2021 Christopher S. Perry, 51, of Lewisburg, Ohio tragically passed away from a massive heart attack while surrounded by his family.   Chris dedicated his life to his family, friends and anyone in need.  Always living life to the fullest, he was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He also enjoyed Thursday night softball games and concerts with...

Lois Sue Graham

Lois Sue Graham

Jan 31, 2021

Lois Sue (Boudreau) Graham, age 66, of Arcanum, Ohio, died on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on February 8, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late, George Frederick & Nettie Ida (May) Boudreau. Sue had worked for Miami Valley Plastic in Eldorado, Ohio for several years. She enjoyed gardening, horseback riding and...

Rachel Ann Gabbard

Rachel Ann Gabbard

Jan 29, 2021

Rachel A. Gabbard, 78 of Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Camden, Ohio, died, Friday, January 29, 2021 at Maple Gardens in Eaton. She was born on October 11, 1942 in Laurel County, KY, daughter of the late Raleigh and Dorothy M. (Reams) Collier. She moved to Ohio in 1962 and was a Certified Nursing Assistant for several nursing homes in...

Loretta Mae Brown

Loretta Mae Brown

Jan 29, 2021

Loretta Mae Brown, 95 of New Paris, Ohio, died Friday, January 29, 2021 in New Paris. Born on August 11, 1925 in New Paris, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter Charles and Cecile Dean (Brown) Coblentz. Loretta grew up in New Paris and graduated in 1943 from Jefferson Township High School. She married Donald Arthur Brown in...

Rhonda L. Johnson

Rhonda L. Johnson

Jan 28, 2021

Rhonda L. Johnson age 62 of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Maple Gardens in Eaton, Ohio. Born on April 22, 1958 in Middletown, Ohio she was the daughter of James G. & Betty L. (Johnson) Shepherd. Rhonda was a 1976 Preble Shawnee graduate. Rhonda was a truck driver for Swift Trucking, and she attended the Gospel Light...

C. Coleen Wright

C. Coleen Wright

Jan 24, 2021

Coleen Wright age 70 of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Fairfield Mercy Hospital. Coleen was born on June 10, 1950 in Middletown, Ohio the daughter of the late Oscar B. & Ruth E. (Hummel) Collier. Coleen was a Home Health Aid Caregiver with Personal Touch of Eaton and an active member of Northside Chapel First Church of...