Obituaries

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

Mary Margaret Miller

Mary Margaret Miller

Jun 30, 2016

Mary Margaret Miller, resident of the Knolls of Oxford, died Thursday June 30th after a short illness. Born in 1928 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Mary received a Bachelor of Science in Bacteriology from Miami University, Oxford, OH in 1950. After graduation she returned to her hometown in Pennington, New Jersey to join Squibb Pharmaceutical (currently Bristol-Myers Squibb) where she would work...

Marjorie Blankenship Miller

Marjorie Blankenship Miller

Jun 30, 2016

MARJORIE "MARGIE" BLANKENSHIP MILLER, 91, of Clearwater, Florida, died June 30, 2016 in San Clemente, CA. Born on April 12, 1925 in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Orpha (Evans) Blankenship. Marjorie was a 1943 graduate of Lewisburg Union High School and earned her BA in Education from Wright State University. She taught from...

Donald E. Bliss

Donald E. Bliss

Jun 29, 2016

Donald E. Bliss age 86 formerly of Lewisburg, OH died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on May 4, 1930 in Montgomery County, OH he was the son of the late Walter A. & Daisy Frances (James) Bliss. Don was a Lewisburg High School graduate and he served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He...

Phyllis J. Cummins

Phyllis J. Cummins

Jun 26, 2016

Phyllis J. Cummins, 78, of Lewisburg, OH, died Sunday, June 26, 2016 at her residence. She was born on November 23, 1937 in Germantown, OH, daughter of the late Raymond & Lucille J. (McFarland) Crowe. Phyllis was a 1955 graduate of Brookville, OH and for over 20 years, she was the owner and operator of the Second Chance Consignment Shop...

Elisabeth D. Long

Elisabeth D. Long

Jun 24, 2016

Elisabeth D. Long, 27, of West Manchester, OH died, Friday, June 24, 2016. Elisabeth graduated from National Trail School with Honors and was a graduate of Ivy Tech College with an Associates' Degree and later earned her RN with a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University. She loved making balloon art, taking pictures, oil painting, collages and all kinds of art...

Robert H. Maupin

Robert H. Maupin

Jun 23, 2016

Robert H. Maupin age 79 of New Paris, OH died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. Born on April 27, 1937 in Richmond, Kentucky he was the son of the late Julian & Raye Geneva (Beasley) Maupin. Robert moved to Ohio in 1941 and was a 1955 graduate of Jefferson High School in New Paris, OH....

Virginia Carol Rose

Virginia Carol Rose

Jun 20, 2016

Virginia C. Rose age 61 of Eaton, OH died Monday, June 20, 2016 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. Born on October 11, 1954 in Butler County, OH she was the daughter of the late James & Martha (Rader) Rose. Virginia was a 1972 Preble Shawnee High School graduate and she had attended classes at Miami University. She was...

Charles E. "Chuck" Boggs

Charles E. "Chuck" Boggs

Jun 17, 2016

Charles E. "Chuck" Boggs, 65 of Eaton, Ohio died, Friday, June 17, 2016. Born on March 17, 1951 in Harlan County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry D. & Opal J. (Walls) Boggs. Chuck was a Coach and a Carpet Layer for many years. Chuck loved fishing and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Chuck loved being around family. Preceded...

Carl Dean Smith

Carl Dean Smith

Jun 12, 2016

Carl Dean Smith, 62, of Lewisburg, OH died, Sunday, June 12, 2016 at his residence. Born on May 22, 1954 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Robert A. & Billie Jean (Richards) Smith. Carl retired after 30 years with GM and was a member of the AMVETS in Brookville, OH. Preceded in death by his Brother:...

Terecia Laverne Keehn

Terecia Laverne Keehn

Jun 7, 2016

Terecia LaVerne Keehn, 92, of Somerville, OH and formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, went to be with her Savior on June 7, 2016, at Vancrest Care center in Eaton, Ohio. LaVerne was born on November 19, 1923 to Roy and Serena Tilford in Clarkson, Kentucky. LaVerne was married to Frank L. Keehn for 66 years. She was a devoted wife, mother,...

Rona L. Studebaker

Rona L. Studebaker

Jun 5, 2016

Rona L. Studebaker age 80 of Arcanum, Butler Township, Ohio died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her residence. Born on January 15, 1936 in Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Earl P. & Irene M. (Spaulding) Gibson. Rona was a breast cancer survivor; member of Twin Creek Chapel and was a supporter for Make A...

Francis E. Mcfall

Francis E. Mcfall

May 31, 2016

Francis E. McFall, 87, of Eaton, OH, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born on March 28, 1929 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Ralph R. and Grace L. (McChristie) McFall. Francis was a life-long resident of Eaton and was a 1947 graduate of Eaton High School and a 1951 graduate of...

Judith A. "Judy" Simpson

Judith A. "Judy" Simpson

May 26, 2016

Judith A. "Judy" Simpson, 68 of New Paris, OH died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Heritage House of Richmond. Born on December 21, 1947 in Richmond, IN she was the daughter of Edward H. & Estell Sittloh and Eugene & Nina I. Arthur. Judy was a 1966 graduate of Jefferson High School and has lived in the New Paris area...

Edna Mink

Edna Mink

May 25, 2016

Edna Mink, 75 of New Paris, OH died Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Foundations. Born on November 15, 1940 in Crecentville, Hamilton County, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Arthur James (Art) & Bertha (Graham) Mink. She had been a resident of Foundations since April 2013. Survived by her sister: Jane Bradley of Livingston, KY.Services will be at...

David Perry "Dave" Miles

David Perry "Dave" Miles

May 22, 2016

David Perry "Dave" Miles, 53 of Eaton, OH died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Dave was born on April 19, 1963 in Columbus, OH, son of John & Nancy (Ankrom) Munn. Dave currently worked with the Ohio Department of Transportation. Dave was a Christian devoted to God and his family. Dave was an avid motorcyclist and was a member...

Chris E. Bresher

Chris E. Bresher

May 18, 2016

Christopher "Chris" Bresher, 33 of Eaton, OH died Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Chris was born on May 6, 1983, son of Thomas & Sheryl (Wagner) Bresher. Chris had attended National Trail High School and grew up in New Paris, OH. Chris had currently worked at Quanex Building Products in Richmond, IN. Chris loved Demolition Derby and competed in several events....

Ruthanne Braughton

Ruthanne Braughton

May 16, 2016

Ruthanne Braughton, 69, formerly of New Paris, OH died, Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Vancrest Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born on May 17, 1946 in Eaton, OH, daughter of the late Vernon Leroy & Dorothy Maxine (Petry) Monebrake. Ruthanne retired in 2015 from National Trail Schools where she was a bus driver for 36 years.In addition to her...

Andrea Lynn (Brower) Coffey

Andrea Lynn (Brower) Coffey

May 15, 2016

Andrea Lynn (Brower) Coffey, 32, of New Paris, OH died, Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on May 27, 1983 in Richmond, IN, daughter of Chris & Jean (Padgett) Brower of New Paris.She was a Real Estate Agent for Big Hill GMAC in New Paris, OH. A 2001 graduate of...

Melvin L. Hartman

Melvin L. Hartman

May 15, 2016

Melvin L. Hartman, 83 of Eaton, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Born on October 10, 1932 in Lewisburg, OH, son of the late Russell & Isa Iola (Brown) Hartman. Mel proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Mel Served his country for many years through various capacities. Member of...

Gayle E. Settles

Gayle E. Settles

May 14, 2016

Gayle E. Settles, 79, of New Paris, OH died, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his residence. Born on August 25, 1936 in Richmond, IN, he was the son of the late Edgar W. & Frances (Sturgis) Settles. Gayle retired after 27 years with Natco in Richmond and was a U.S. Army Korean Conflict veteran and member of the American Legion...