Obituaries

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

Steven J. "Steve" Stump

Steven J. "Steve" Stump

Sep 14, 2019

Steven J. "Steve" Stump, 71 of Arcanum, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019.  Born on July 28, 1948 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Junior M. & B. June Stump.  Steve proudly served in the US Army as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War with the 5th Inf Mech Scouts, 1/77 HHC Scouts Platoon from 1969...

Dorey Lynne Rhoades

Dorey Lynne Rhoades

Sep 12, 2019

Dorey Lynne (Unger) Rhoades, 53 of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, September 12, 2019.  Born on April 17, 1966 in Dayton, OH.  Dorey graduated in 1984 from Twin Valley North High School in Lewisburg, OH.  Dorey worked as a Group Leader in the Stock Room at McGregor’s in...

Marvin L. Brown

Marvin L. Brown

Sep 11, 2019

Marvin L. Brown, age 84 of New Paris, OH died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on July 4, 1935 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana he was the son of the late Byron H. & Mary E. (Mikesell) Brown. Marvin was a 1953 Jefferson High School graduate and served in the U.S. Army from...

Patricia "Patsy" Miller Wagers

Patricia "Patsy" Miller Wagers

Sep 1, 2019

Oxford, OH -- Patricia Voris Miller Wagers (Patsy), a resident of The Knolls of Oxford, died September 1, 2019 while recovering from surgery.  She was born October 19, 1930 in Elizabeth NJ and was a Daughter of the American Revolution.  She attended high school in Pennington NJ, where she was National Honor Society and Student Council among other groups.  She...

Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Mobley, Jr.

Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Mobley, Jr.

Aug 31, 2019

Ronald L. “Ronnie” Mobley, Jr., 43 of Dayton, OH, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 in Dayton. Born on May 25, 1976 in Dayton, OH. He was the owner/operator of RAC Auto Center in Dayton. Preceded in death by his Step-Father: Steve Ditty in 2012.  Survived by his Mother: Gail E. Ditty; Father: Ronald L. (Jane) Mobley, Sr.; Son: Alex Mobley;...

Paul R. Plaugher

Paul R. Plaugher

Aug 31, 2019

Paul R. Plaugher, 73 of Eaton, OH, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Kettering Medical Center. Born on July 5, 1946 in Richmond, IN, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Mary Ann (Adams) Plaugher. Paul was a member of the Somerville Pentecostal Church where he served on the board of trustees. He was a member...

Shirley A. Brubaker

Shirley A. Brubaker

Aug 24, 2019

Shirley A. Brubaker, 85 formerly of Eaton, OH died on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Legacy Living Memory Care Center in Arlington, Texas. Shirley was born on April 24, 1934 in Richmond, IN the daughter of the late John F. & Mary A. (Barnes) Phares. She was a 1952 Eaton High School graduate and received her Associate of Arts...

Donald Lee Reed

Donald Lee Reed

Aug 19, 2019

Donald Lee Reed, 70, of Oxford, Ohio died on Monday, August 19, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.  Born on May 31, 1949 in Coolridge, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, son of the late William Carl & Mary Phyllis (Rorrer) Reed. Donald proudly served in the US Army from 1969 to 1971 in Germany and four years in the US...

Barbara Jean (Vega) Cooper

Barbara Jean (Vega) Cooper

Aug 19, 2019

Barbara Jean (Vega) Cooper, 62 of Waco, KY died on Monday, August 19, 2019.  Born on February 15, 1957, daughter of the late William R. Vega, Sr. & Bertha Jane (Heiden) Vega.   She graduated in 1975 from Twin Valley South High School.  Barbara enjoyed painting, crocheting and gardening.   Preceded by her Brothers, Michael T. Vega and John David...

Judy Carolyn Cook

Judy Carolyn Cook

Aug 13, 2019

Judy Carolyn Cook, 72 of Eaton, Ohio went home to be with her precious Lord and Savior on Tuesday August 13, 2019.  Born on June 6, 1947 in Whitesburg, Letcher County, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Elmer & Maxie C. (Gant) Cook. Judy was a Cumberland College graduate and a faithful lifetime member of Eaton Baptist Temple,...

Dale E. Bowers

Dale E. Bowers

Aug 12, 2019

Dale E. Bowers, 87 of New Paris, OH went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 12, 2019.  Born on September 24, 1931 in New Hope, Preble Co., OH, son of the late Alva W. & Lois M. (Curry) Bowers.   Dale graduated in 1951 from Tri-Village High School in New Madison, OH.  Retired in 1997 after 45 years...

Richard D. Gross

Richard D. Gross

Aug 10, 2019

Richard D. Gross, 51 of Lewisburg, OH, died August 10, 2019. Preceded in death by his Father: Simon “Pete” Gross.   Survived by his Mother: Juanita (Begley) Gruver and Step-Father: Richard Gruver; Sister: Lisa (Lee) Gibson; Sons: David and Dylan Gross; Several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at...

Barbara Ann Hale

Barbara Ann Hale

Aug 5, 2019

Barbara Ann Hale, 87 of West Alexandria, Ohio died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, Ohio. Barbara was born on March 18, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Greeley W. & Ruth M. (King) Smith. She was a 1950 Gratis High School graduate, employed at Dayton Flexible Products in Eaton, worked in the...

Phyllis G. Jordan

Phyllis G. Jordan

Aug 3, 2019

Phyllis G. Jordan, 82 of New Paris, Preble County, OH, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Vancrest of Eaton. Born on December 14, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Claude E. & Gladys R. (Jones) Spencer. Phyllis lived in Northridge prior to moving to Preble County. She was a 1954 graduate of Jefferson High School in New Paris....

Nila Pauline Houseman

Nila Pauline Houseman

Aug 1, 2019

Nila Pauline “Polly” Houseman, 94 of Troy, OH, formerly of Brookville, OH died Thursday, August 01, 2019 in Troy, OH. Born on August 24, 1924 in Monroe Twp., Preble County, OH, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Waggoner) Schlotterbeck. She was a Red Cross volunteer and member of the First United Church of Christ in Lewisburg....

Herbert R. Turner

Herbert R. Turner

Jul 20, 2019

Herbert R. Turner, 90 of New Paris, OH, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his residence. Born on January 5, 1929 in Lee County, KY, he was the son of the late Harlan and Frankie Mae (Toler) Turner. He was the Owner/Operator of the New Paris Auto and Truck Body Shop in New Paris retiring in 2008 after 32 years;...

Duane Allen Green

Duane Allen Green

Jul 17, 2019

Duane Allen Green, 76 of Lewisburg, Preble County, OH, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. He was born on January 11, 1943 in Richmond, Indiana the son of the late Harvey William and Vera Lillian (Fields) Green. Duane was a U.S. Army veteran and had worked at Cinram in Richmond, IN. and was a Fire...

Martha G. Ayers

Martha G. Ayers

Jul 15, 2019

Martha G. Ayers, 97 formerly of Preble County, OH, died Monday, July 15, 2019 in Largo, Florida. Martha was born on November 22, 1921 in Eldorado, Ohio the daughter of the late Ralph & Eva. M. (Lewellen) Truitt. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Ayers in 1991.  Martha is survived by her children: Ken Ayers, Lew Ayers and Sharon...

Earline E. Sizemore

Earline E. Sizemore

Jul 15, 2019

Earline E. Sizemore, 80 of West Manchester, OH, died Monday, July 15, 2019 at Vancrest Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born on April 1, 1939 in Camden, New Jersey, daughter of the late Paul Edwin & Catherine Agnes (Robinson) Rube.  In addition to her parents, Earline is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Sizemore in 1995; sons,...

Wallace Mullins

Wallace Mullins

Jul 11, 2019

Wallace “Pops” Mullins, 80 of Lewisburg, OH, died Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the home of his son Mark in the care of Vitas Hospice. Born on August 11, 1938 in Ten Mile, Perry County, KY, he was the son of the late Floyd & Cassie (Holliday) Mullins. Wallace retired after 37 years at Chemineer in Dayton.   Preceded in...