Obituaries

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

Marilyn Jean Patrick

Marilyn Jean Patrick

Oct 5, 2018

Marilyn Jean Patrick, 74, of Germantown, OH died Friday, October 5, 2018 in Kettering, OH. Born on January 11, 1944 in Germantown, OH, she was the daughter of Helen (Brewer) Isaacs and the late Donald Ray Isaacs.   Marilyn was a 1962 graduate of Franklin High School where she was an outstanding business student. She was a graduate of the Baptist...

Christine Traylor

Christine Traylor

Oct 1, 2018

Christine Traylor, 83, of Camden, OH died Monday, October 1, 2018 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on June 12, 1935 in Estill County, KY, daughter of the late James and Susie (Willis) White. Christine loved her family, especially her grandchildren, flowers and she was a member of the Higher Heights Church of God in Camden. In addition to...

Jo Ann Cheatham

Jo Ann Cheatham

Sep 27, 2018

Jo Ann Cheatham, age 78, of New Paris, Ohio, died September 27, 2018 at her residence. Born on June 9, 1940 in Preble Co., Ohio, daughter of the late Charles & Maggie (Peters) Hensley. She had attended Rock Solid Ministries in Richmond, Indiana. Jo Ann loved her flowers and her pets.  Preceded by Son, Daniel Dean Barker; Sister, Virginia L....

Robert E. Klinger

Robert E. Klinger

Sep 25, 2018

Robert E. “Bob” Klinger, age 66, of Lewisburg, OH died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his residence. Born on September 13, 1952 in West Manchester, OH, he was the son of the late Richard E. & Norma I. (Shiverdecker) Klinger. Bob retired after 30 plus years with the Preble County Engineers Office and had also worked with TVS School System,...

Dante Orion Humphrey

Dante Orion Humphrey

Sep 20, 2018

Dante Orion Humphrey, 21 weeks went to Heaven on September 20, 2018.  Son of Hazel Jean Smith and Bradly Alexander Humphrey.   There is a special Angel in Heaven that is part of us.  It is not where we wanted him, but where God wanted him to be.  He was here but just a moment, like a night time shooting...

Berneda Marshall Trent

Berneda Marshall Trent

Sep 19, 2018

Berneda Marshall Trent age 96, of Eaton, Ohio died Wednesday September 19, 2018 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Born on December 31, 1921 in Darke County Ohio the daughter of the late Homer & Naomi (Worch) McClain. Berneda was a 1940 graduate of Arcanum High School. She was a former member of the West Manchester...

Billy Portemont, Ii

Billy Portemont, Ii

Sep 3, 2018

Billy Portemont, II, 63, of Brookville, OH died Monday, September 3, 2018 at his residence. Born on August 8, 1955 in Columbus, OH, he was the son of Betty Jayne (Louderback) Portemont and the late Bill Portemont. He was a truck driver for 39 years having drove for Zumstein Trucking and Tuente Trucking. A 1974 graduate of Northmont High School...

Bradley C. Hayslett

Bradley C. Hayslett

Sep 2, 2018

Bradley C. Hayslett, Sr. 52, of Lewisburg, OH died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on May 24, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio son of Ruthanna (Silver) Hayslett and the late Earl J. Hayslett. Brad had worked at P & R Communications in Dayton for the past 29 ½ years. He was a 1984 graduate of Twin Valley North...

Rhea Jean Heeter

Rhea Jean Heeter

Sep 1, 2018

Rhea Jean Heeter, age 90, of Lewisburg, OH died Saturday, September 1, 2018 in Lewisburg. Born on April 14, 1928 in Richmond, IN, she was the daughter of the late Clarence & Alma (Marshall) Sittloh. She was a 1946 Lewisburg Union High School graduate, member of Delta Theta Tau since 1948 and member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lewisburg. She...

Rexford B. "Rex" Patrick

Rexford B. "Rex" Patrick

Aug 31, 2018

Rexford B. “Rex” Patrick, Sr., 81, of Germantown, OH died Friday, August 31, 2018 at Maple Garden Rehabilitation & Care in Eaton. Born on January 27, 1937 in Middletown, OH he was the son of the late Beecher & Kathleen (Bishop) Patrick. Rex was a self-employed brick mason in the area for many years. He was an exceptionally talented guitar player...

Betty R. "Sandy" York

Betty R. "Sandy" York

Aug 28, 2018

Betty R. “Sandy” York, 75, of New Paris, OH, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Born on October 20, 1942 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio the daughter of the late Arthur & Irene (Burns) Harmon. She was a School Bus Driver for over 25 years and retired from National Trail School District. Betty loved working...

Lopin Liu Disbennett

Lopin Liu Disbennett

Aug 28, 2018

Lopin Liu "Lopi" Disbennett, 43 of Miamisburg, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday,  August 28,  2018.  Born on August 19, 1975 in Hualien, Taiwan, daughter of Timothy Arden & Brenda Clara (Harris) Disbennett.   Lopi Loved Nature, Writing, Music, Painting, Drawing, Learning, Traveling, Friends and Laughing.  Preceded by her Mother: Brenda Clara (Harris) Disbennett in 2005.  Survivors include Father: Timothy Arden...

Sandra Kay Martin

Sandra Kay Martin

Aug 26, 2018

Sandra Kay Martin, 75, of New Paris, OH, died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at her residence. Born on December 4, 1942 in Springfield, OH, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Ward & Miriam Frances (Scott) McWilliams. She was a 1960 Eaton High School graduate, attended Miami Jacobs Business College in Dayton from 1960-1961 and was an office manager...

Laura Faye Keckler

Laura Faye Keckler

Aug 25, 2018

Laura Keckler, age 72, of Richmond, IN passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 25, 2018.  Born on July 31, 1946 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harry & Eleanor (Bragg) Irelan. Laura graduated in 1964 from Jefferson High School. She had worked as a manager for Williams & Keckler LLC CPA's of Richmond,...

Elizabeth V. Beckett

Elizabeth V. Beckett

Aug 22, 2018

Elizabeth Viola Coleman Beckett, 84, of Gratis, OH, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Vancrest of Eaton in Eaton, OH. She was born on October 10, 1933 in Gratis Township, Preble County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Herbert J. & Grace L. (Kesler) Coleman. She was a 1951 graduate of Gratis High School and worked for Marathon...

Brondell Ray Potter

Brondell Ray Potter

Aug 22, 2018

Raymond (Ray) Potter, Jr. age 91, of Eaton, OH, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. Ray was born on December 28, 1926 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania the son of the late Brondell R. & Helen J. (Barnes) Potter, Sr. He was a graduate of Waynesboro, PA high school; attended the University of Pittsburgh and Millersville University, attaining a...

Dennis Dale "Duster" Johnson

Dennis Dale "Duster" Johnson

Aug 21, 2018

Dennis Dale "Duster" Johnson, age 63, of New Paris, OH, died on Tuesday, August 21, 2018.  Born on September 17, 1954 in Richmond, Kentucky, son of the late Elisha P. & Dorothy Pearl (Collins) Johnson.  He had worked for 28 years for Dana – Perfect Circle in Richmond, IN.  Member of the American Legion, Post 360.  Duster loved to sing...

Dennis M. Acton

Dennis M. Acton

Aug 17, 2018

Dennis M. Acton, 70, of Lewisburg, OH, died Friday, August 17, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. Born on June 26, 1948 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Joseph P. & Hazel Marie (Guerrant) Acton, Jr. A 1966 graduate of Twin Valley North High School in Lewisburg, Dennis was retired from GTE where he...

Alice B. Fugate

Alice B. Fugate

Aug 16, 2018

Alice B. Fugate, 92, of Lewisburg, OH, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on April 12, 1926 in Preble County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Fannie (Wysong) McClellan. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Englewood.  Preceded in death by her Husband: Wilgus Fugate in 1977; Daughter: Ramona M....

Johnny Jordan

Johnny Jordan

Aug 2, 2018

Johnny Jordan, 74 of Camden, OH went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 2, 2018.  Born on July 11, 1944 in Caryville, TN son of the late John Lewis & Leona (Wyrick) Jordan.  He retired from International Paper in Hamilton, OH as a steam engineer after 38 years of service.  Johnny was a saved, born again Christian for...

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