Obituaries

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

Jean Ella Walker

Jean Ella Walker

Jul 14, 2018

Jean Ella Walker, 91 formerly of Eaton, OH died Saturday, July 14, 2018. Born on September 24, 1926 in Boonesborough, Madison County, KY daughter of the late Anderson & Ella (Young) Collins. Jean retired in 1985 from Baxter Corporation in Eaton after 17 years of service. She loved her family and reading the Word Find Books. Preceded in death by...

Robert A. Crandall

Robert A. Crandall

Jul 13, 2018

Robert A. Crandall, age 70, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born on October 18, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana, son the late Virgil and Dorothy Amelia (Hensley) Crandall. He was very well respected and known around Eaton as the “Phone Man” having worked as a Telephone Installer and Repairman for 43 and...

Bonnie L. Mann

Bonnie L. Mann

Jul 13, 2018

Bonnie L. Mann, age 75, of Lewisburg, OH, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 13, 2018.   Born on July 12, 1943 in Lewisburg, OH daughter of the late, Chester Noble & Miriam Ellen (Heeter) Lipps.  Bonnie graduated in 1961 from Lewisburg High School.    Preceded by Siblings, Jeanette, Norma, Teddy, Donnie and Junior.   Survived by her...

Gladys J. Schutte

Gladys J. Schutte

Jul 13, 2018

Gladys J. Schutte, 82 of Eaton, OH died Friday, July 13, 2018. Born on September 19, 1935 in Mercer County, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Urban T. & Dorothy E. (Piekenbrock) Hemmelgarn. Gladys was a Nurses Aid and retired in 1992 from Heartland of Eaton. She was a member of the Visitation Church in Eaton, loved to...

Marthel L. Maupin

Marthel L. Maupin

Jul 10, 2018

Marthel L. Maupin, 79, of New Paris, Ohio died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on May 25, 1939 in West Milton, Ohio, daughter of the late Arthur T. & Marie A. (Favorite) Elleman. She was an Office Manager for Fred First, Gene Thompson Volkswagen and Wellings Toyota all in Richmond, IN.  She...

Keith Allen O'Conner

Keith Allen O'Conner

Jul 6, 2018

KEITH A. O’CONNER, age 39, of New Paris, Ohio, died on Friday, July 6, 2018 in New Paris. He was born on February 12, 1979 in Richmond, Indiana and attended the New Paris United Methodist Church. He worked in construction for Smarelli General Contractor, Inc. in Richmond. Keith is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Sandra O’ Conner and...

Marie L. Paton

Marie L. Paton

Jul 6, 2018

Marie L. Paton, 70 of Eaton, OH died Friday, July 6, 2018 at her residence. Born on November 10, 1947 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada she was the daughter of the late Clarence & Loretta (Gallant) Leblanc. Marie and her husband moved to Preble County, Ohio in 2011.  Survived by her husband of 34 years: Eric M. Paton; daughter: Loretta...

Martha L. Brock Scearce

Martha L. Brock Scearce

Jul 5, 2018

Martha L. Brock Scearce, 91, of Lewisburg, OH died Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Eaton, OH. Born on January 25, 1927 in Lima, OH, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Albert & Florence Marie (Sheets) Forche. Martha was an Office Manager for Blue Flame in Lewisburg for 29 years. Preceded in death by Husbands: Billy Brock in 1965...

William "Joe" Johnson

William "Joe" Johnson

Jul 3, 2018

William "Joe" Johnson, age 65, of New Paris, OH, died on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  Born on October 23, 1952 in Jackson Co., Kentucky, son of the late Elisha P. & Dorothy (Collins) Johnson.   He worked for Mikesell Ford in New Paris, OH and Fred First Ford in Richmond, IN for over 30 years.   Member of the American...

Alice Jean Winkler

Alice Jean Winkler

Jul 2, 2018

Alice Jean Winkler, age 86, of New Paris, OH, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 2, 2018.  Born on December 10, 1931 in Brookville, Indiana, daughter of the late Gilbert Albert & Doris Murial (Apsley) Haselwander.  A 1949 graduate of Brookville High School in Indiana.  Jean worked for Deca Records in Richmond, IN and was a baby...

Robert E. "Eddie" Tharp

Robert E. "Eddie" Tharp

Jul 1, 2018

Robert E. “Eddie” Tharp, age 88, of New Paris, OH, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 1, 2018.  Born on May 4, 1930 in Morning Sun, OH, son of the late Robert & Sallie Mae (Friend) Tharp.  A 1948 graduate of Camden High School.  Eddie proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War.  He retired...

Allen Snell

Allen Snell

Jul 1, 2018

Allen Snell, 63 of New Paris, OH died Sunday July 1, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on March 18, 1955 he was the son of Clifford & Bess (Combs) Snell.   Survived by brother: Clark Snell and sister: Barbara Snell. No service is scheduled. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home Eaton, OH. Condolences via www.barnesfuneralhome.com

Karen Ann Riley

Karen Ann Riley

Jun 29, 2018

Karen Ann Riley, age 63, of New Paris, OH, died on Friday, June 29, 2018.   Born on May 13, 1955 in Richmond, IN, daughter of Charles Albert & Jenny Lou (York) Wolfe.  She was a 1974 graduate of National Trail High School.   Preceded by her Mother: Jenny (York) Dines.   Survived by her Son: Michael Riley; Dad: Charles Wolfe;...

Norma Vivian Stevenson

Norma Vivian Stevenson

Jun 28, 2018

Norma (Schmidt) Stevenson, 86, of Eaton, OH, died Thursday, June 28, 2018 in Oxford, OH. Norma was born near Eaton, OH on July 17, 1931 to Ernest C. and Mabel (Thompson) Schmidt. She graduated from Eaton High School in 1949 and from Miami University in 1953. She taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th and fifth grades in Eaton and other Preble County...

Robert E. Crauder, Sr.

Robert E. Crauder, Sr.

Jun 28, 2018

Robert E. Crauder, Sr., of Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Lewisburg, OH, died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Maple Gardens in Eaton. Robert was born on December 18, 1945 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Lewis Ellsworth and Joanne (Pelling) Crauder. He worked in the Sanitation unit of the Village of Lewisburg. He is preceded in death by his...

Robert C. "Barney" Barnd

Robert C. "Barney" Barnd

Jun 27, 2018

Robert C. “Barney” Barnd peacefully went home to be with the Lord in Loveland, Colorado on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Barney was born in Manchester, Iowa on August 29, 1921 to James H. and Pauline (Oliver) Barnd. He met the love of his life Dorothy “Dottie” Dobson and they were married an amazing 68 years. She preceded him in death...

Brantley Eric Melvin Stewart

Brantley Eric Melvin Stewart

Jun 26, 2018

Brantley Eric Melvin Stewart, 21 weeks, went to Heaven on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Son of Ashley Foureman & Chris Stewart. Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky. In the morning sunrise when all the world is new, Just look for me and love me, as you...

John Wayne Webb

John Wayne Webb

Jun 25, 2018

John Wayne Webb, 70, of Middletown, OH, formerly of Somerville, OH died Monday, June 25, 2018 in Middletown. Born on February 23, 1948 in Hamilton, OH, he was the son of the late Chester A. & Hilda B. (Whitmore) Webb, Sr. He worked at Miami University in Oxford, OH. Preceded in death by Sisters: Ruby Hampton, Ethel Hinds, Hazel Jones...

Terry A. Showalter

Terry A. Showalter

Jun 23, 2018

Terry A. Showalter, 71 of Eaton, OH died Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Southview Hospital. Terry was born on January 12, 1947 the son of the late Howard & Naomi (Wise) Showalter. He was a 1966 Eaton High School graduate and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. From 1962 to 1966 he worked for Smith Speed Shop...

Christine M. Kilgore

Christine M. Kilgore

Jun 23, 2018

Christine M. Kilgore age 86, of New Paris, Ohio died Saturday, June 23, 2018 at her residence. Christine was born on February 19, 1932 inCastlewood, Russell County, VA the daughter of the late Henry & Nola (Salyers) Stapleton. She was a Children’s Care Giver, member of the Eldorado Baptist Church and loved sewing and cooking.  Preceded in death by her...