Obituaries

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

Nicholas Alan Olsen

Nicholas Alan Olsen

May 1, 2017

Nicholas Alan Olsen, 17 of Winchester, Indiana died Monday evening May 1, 2017 after he was killed in an automobile crash in Randolph County, Indiana. He was born on November 22, 1999 in Montgomery County, Ohio and had worked at the Taco Bell in Winchester, IN. Preceded in death by his grandfather: Michael J. Olsen in 2016Survived by his mother...

David E. Bietry

David E. Bietry

Apr 30, 2017

David E. Bietry, age 62, of New Paris, OH, died on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. David was born on February 17, 1955 in Greenville, OH and was a 1974 graduate of National Trail High School. He was a farmer and worked for the Keith Schmidt and James Jordan Farms both of New Paris....

Eileen F. Markey

Eileen F. Markey

Apr 26, 2017

Eileen F. Markey, 96, of Eaton, OH, went to rest with Daddy in the Lord's Arms on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Born on August 12, 1920 in Eaton, OH, daughter of the late Clifford Thomas & Violet Valora (Fogle) Charles. 1939 graduate of Eaton High School. Eileen had worked as a secretary for attorney's in Eaton, a switchboard operator for...

Gerald A. Davis, Sr.

Gerald A. Davis, Sr.

Apr 23, 2017

Gerald A. Davis, Sr., 73, of Eaton, OH died Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Dayton, OH. Born on August 22, 1943 in Preble County, OH, son of the late Paul Ervin & Dorothy Marie (House) Davis. Gerald retired in 2005 after 32 ½ years at Parker Hannifin in Eaton, OH. Preceded in death by Brother, Robert F. Davis, Sr.Survived by...

Douglas L. Wills

Douglas L. Wills

Apr 20, 2017

Douglas L. Wills, 70 of Eaton, Ohio, died unexpectedly after a long illness on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on August 30, 1946 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio he was the son of Lindsay S. & Martha E. (Hurd) Wills. Doug was a Chemical Engineer retiring from Cargill in Dayton, OH and lived a...

Leota M. Kelley

Leota M. Kelley

Apr 20, 2017

Leota M. Kelley, age 89 of Lewisburg, OH died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on August 31, 1927 in Marion, KY the daughter of the late Harley & Madge M. (Martin) Hillyard. Preceded in death by her husband of 47 years: Herbert A. Kelley in 2013; brothers: James Hilliard and William Hilliard.Survivors: daughters and...

John Edgar Hurley

John Edgar Hurley

Apr 18, 2017

John E. Hurley 62, of Eaton, OH, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in Kettering, OH. Born on July 17, 1954 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late William A. & Betty (Bennett) Hurley. He worked for Stanhope in Brookville and was a Vietnam War veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the VFW in Brookville,...

Kandy Kaye Kelly

Kandy Kaye Kelly

Apr 15, 2017

Kandy Kaye Kelly, 50, of Eaton, OH, died on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Born on October 22, 1966 in Hamilton, OH, daughter of the late Bo Kelly & Linda Kilgore. Kandy was raised by her adopted grandmother, Lydia Livesay and her adopted father, Butch Livesay. Kandy was a great wife, loving mother and full of love and life. She kept...

Richard Lawrence Cooper

Richard Lawrence Cooper

Apr 15, 2017

Richard ('Dick') Lawrence Cooper of Jupiter, Florida and formerly of Eaton, Ohio, died April 15th, 2017 at age 96. Dick was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran, devoted husband to the late Marjorie Vivian Cooper and beloved father to Dr. Teresa Ponn of Manchester, New Hampshire, Doug Davisson of Flowery Branch, Georgia and the late Todd Cooper of Eaton,...

James Andrew Wright

James Andrew Wright

Apr 14, 2017

James Andrew Wright, Sr., 79, of New Paris, OH, died Friday, April 14, 2017 at his residence. Born on April 22, 1937 in Wayne County, IN, he was the son of the late Jess & Virgie (Kilgore) Wright. He retired in 1997 after 32 years with Dana Corporation in Richmond, IN; a U.S. Navy veteran; Life Member and Past Commander...

Lisa Kay Spencer

Lisa Kay Spencer

Apr 13, 2017

Lisa Kay Spencer, age 58 of Lewisburg, OH, died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at her residence. Born on April 23, 1958 in Middletown, OH, she was the daughter of the late Kay Arthur Bailey and Doris Elaine (Bowling) Bailey Smith. Preceded in death by husband: Kevin Scott Spencer; Sons: Jason Arthur South and Bradley D. South; Daughter: Wendi Ann Koller.No...

Robert C. Herrmann

Robert C. Herrmann

Apr 12, 2017

Robert C. Herrmann, 76, of Eldorado, OH died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Born on June 5, 1940 in Connersville, IN, he was the son of the late Edward H. & Louise M. (Roell) Herrmann. A resident of Preble County since 1946 and was a Preble County farmer for many years. Robert was a 1958...

Connie Lee Moore

Connie Lee Moore

Apr 12, 2017

Connie Lee Moore, 76, of Eaton, OH, died on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Born on December 12, 1940 in Springfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Jess Paul & Frances A. (White) Slaughter. Connie had Retired from Delta Airlines after many years of service. Member of The Church of Christ at Eaton, where she was the church pianist for over 30...

Ellen L.. Hamilton

Ellen L.. Hamilton

Apr 9, 2017

Ellen L. Hamilton, 81 of West Alexandria, OH died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, OH.Born on November 14, 1935 in Farmersville, Montgomery County, OH she was the daughter of the late Roy & Ethel (Shank) Winfield. Ellen attended Eaton Church of the Brethren. Preceded in death by her brother: William Winfield and sister: Elizabeth...

F. Maridene Mccloud James

F. Maridene Mccloud James

Apr 9, 2017

F. Maridene McCloud James, 84, of Eldorado, OH died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on November 6, 1932 in Preble County, OH she was the daughter of the late James & Pearl (Winholt) Laird. Maridene was a member of Eaton Church of the Brethren and attended Eldorado United Methodist Church. She loved working in...

Barbara  Marlene Neff

Barbara Marlene Neff

Apr 6, 2017

Barbara Marlene Neff, 74, of Gordon, OH and formerly of Pyrmont, OH, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at her residence. Born on May 6, 1942 in Montgomery County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. & Lucille L. (Baker) Thrush, Sr. Barbara was a retired school bus driver for the Arcanum–Butler Local School District after 25 ½...

Billy Joe Minton, Sr.

Billy Joe Minton, Sr.

Apr 3, 2017

Billy Joe Minton, Sr., 83, of Arcanum, OH, died Monday, April 3, 2017 in Greenville, OH. Born on December 19, 1933 in West Liberty, OH, he was the son of the late William Clinton & Thelma Marie (Lucas) Minton. Billy retired after 29 years with Chrysler in Dayton. He was a Korean Conflict U.S. Army veteran, member of the VFW...

Arthur Ray Baker

Arthur Ray Baker

Apr 2, 2017

Arthur R. Baker, age 59 of New Paris, OH, and formerly of Middletown, OH died, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born on April 11, 1957 in Dayton, OH and was a salesman for Wetzel Dodge in Richmond, IN.He is preceded in death by his father: Bobby R. Baker in 1997.Arthur is survived by his mother, Lilla...

Carl E. Slater, Iii

Carl E. Slater, Iii

Apr 2, 2017

Carl E. Slater III (CJ), age 31 of Eldorado, OH, died, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at his residence from a drug overdose. CJ was born on January 10, 1986 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Carl E. and Lena A. (Rogers) Slater, Jr. He was a graduate of Tri-County North High School in Lewisburg, OH. CJ was an avid fan...

Donovan H. "Don" Colville

Donovan H. "Don" Colville

Apr 2, 2017

Donovan H. "Don" Colville, 84, of Lewisburg, OH, died on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at his residence. Born on February 7, 1933 in Arcanum, Ohio, son of the late Howard & Hazel (Hefelfinger) Colville. Don previously served on the Lewisburg Village Zoning Board. Don also helped build the Baseball Park in Lewisburg, OH. Don had worked for 24 years at...

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