Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Preble County, Eaton, Lewisburg & New Paris in Ohio.
Doris M. Smallwood
Apr 10, 2024
Doris M. (Knox) Smallwood, 97, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on November 16, 1926 in New Paris, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Olis and Anna May (Hankey) Knox.Doris was a homemaker and lifelong caregiver to her husband, sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a graduate of...
James W. Robinson
Mar 31, 2024
James W. “Jimmy” Robinson, age 59, of New Paris, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born on May 27, 1964 in Greenville, Ohio, son of the late Robert Edward “Bob” & Sharon Kay (Mullins) Robinson.
He graduated in 1982 from National Trail High School. Jimmy was a truck driver for many years.
Preceded by his sister,...
Christopher L. Shatsby
Mar 29, 2024
Christopher L. Shatsby, age 91, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Friday, March 29, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on September 23, 1932 in West Grove, Pennsylvania, son of the late Jack & Christine (Quinn) Shatsby.
He earned a PhD in Art Education. Past President of Ohio Art Education Association. Before retirement he had operated the Shatsby Bronze...
Paul Grant Johnson
Mar 28, 2024
Paul Grant Johnson, age 71, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Born on December 24, 1952 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Philip Robert & Loy E. (Jarrett) Johnson.
Paul graduated in 1971 from Eaton High School. He had worked at Parker Hannifin years ago and recently was manager of Speedway...
Charles Floyd Hildebolt, II DDS PHD
Mar 24, 2024
CHARLES FLOYD HILDEBOLT, II DDS PHD, aka “Scooter,” aged 80, of Chesterfield, Missouri, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, March 24, 2024. His death came after an 8-year battle with Lymphoma, with his health suddenly and dramatically declining only in the last two weeks of his life.Born on January 22, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, he was a long-time...
Rick Lee Weimer
Mar 24, 2024
Rick Lee Weimer, 64 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Greenbriar Nursing Home. Born on Mary 14, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio.Rick had worked for Jack’s Auto Wash and O'Riley's Tavern, both in Brookville, Ohio. He was a 1977 graduate of Brookville High School, he loved hunting and playing cards at the VFW #3288 in Brookville, belonged to...
Larry R. Gentry
Mar 19, 2024
Larry R. Gentry Sr., age 81 of Bloomington, Indiana crossed over on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.
Larry was born on January 27, 1943, in Butler County, Ohio, the son of the late Clyde & Verna (VanWinkle) Gentry. Larry retired as an Upholsterer at Indiana University where had an expert reputation known across the...
Bradley S. Blankenship
Mar 15, 2024
Bradley Stuart Blankenship, age 45 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Friday, March 15, 2024 in Kettering, Ohio. He was born on August 18, 1978 in Dayton, Ohio.Brad had been employed in the construction business. He was a Tri County North High School graduate, member of the American Poultry Association, American Bantam Association, Rosecomb Bantam Federation, and Game Fowl Breeders Association. He...
Robert E. Peffly
Mar 14, 2024
Robert E. Peffly, age 73 of Eaton, Ohio died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. Bob was born on December 15, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late George E. & Viola W. (Loy) Peffly. He was a 1970 Eaton High School graduate.
Preceded in death by brother: Walter E. Peffly, Sr. in 2006.
Survived by...
Michael D. Cochran
Mar 11, 2024
Michael D. Cochran, age 53 of Eaton, Ohio died Monday, March 11, 2024, at his residence. He had been employed at Rinehart’s Lawn Care Service and was a wonderful father and papaw.
Michael was born on May 27, 1970, in Montgomery County, Ohio. He was the son of the late William D. & Helen J. (Straley) Cochran.
Survived by Children: Eric...
Irene (Moreland) Horn Mitchell
Mar 9, 2024
Irene (Moreland) Horn Mitchell, 95 of Dixie, Georgia, dearly loved by all who knew her, she went home to be with Jesus Saturday, March 9, 2024. Her warm personality, ready smile, and genuine care & concern for others will be greatly missed. Born on November 14, 1928 in Irvine, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Elijah “EP” and...
William James Lewis
Mar 9, 2024
William J. Lewis, 81 of Eaton, Ohio, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on April 16, 1942 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William D. & Eva (Ryman) Lewis.Bill was a self-employed truck driver. He was a graduate of the Upper Dublin High School in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and later served in...
Bonnie Carr
Mar 6, 2024
Bonnie (Drake) Carr, age 89, formerly of Camden, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Florida. Born on October 6, 1934 in Campton, KY, she was the daughter of the late Charles & Malvera (Oliver) Drake. Bonnie was the third youngest of twelve siblings. Bonnie retired from General Motors in 1987, where she was extremely proud of the years of...
Peyton Gilpin
Mar 2, 2024
Peyton Gilpin, 22, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his residence. Born on May 24, 2001 in Middletown, Ohio. Peyton was a 2020 graduate of Eaton High School and had been employed at Blue Beacon in New Paris. He was an avid lover of ATV’s, dirt bikes, cars, and trucks. He was a kind, gentle soul.Preceded...
Debbie Mayse
Mar 2, 2024
Debbie (Creech) Mayse, age 68, of New Paris, Ohio, died on March 2, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on March 5, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late, Von E. & Amy I. (Heitfield) Creech.
Debbie graduated in 1973 from National Trail High School. She retired in 2017 from Tabtronics of Dayton, Ohio. She loved spending...
Michael I Hudson
Feb 28, 2024
Michael Hudson, age 76, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Born on November 23, 1947 in Connersville, Indiana, son of the late Harry & Beulah Francis (Garwood) Hudson, Jr.
Mike graduated in 1965 from Eaton High School. He had worked as a farmer in Dixon Township, Preble County, Ohio for most of his...
Lola Jane Shafer
Feb 23, 2024
Lola Jane Shafer, 92, of Eaton, Ohio, died Friday, February 23, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton. Born on August 7, 1931 in New Paris, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Elmer L. & Lena Ann (Juday) Harshman. Lola was a School Teacher for the C.R. Coblentz school district, retiring in 1979 after 14 years of service. She and...
Ronald D. Ward, Jr
Feb 22, 2024
Ronald Duane Ward, Jr., 66, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Thursday, February 22, 2024 at his residence. He was born on July 10, 1957 in Osaka, Japan, son of the late Ronald Duane and Lois Ann (MacCuaig) Ward, Sr. A native of Washington State, Ron was a U.S. Army veteran and proudly served his country before settling in the Miami Valley...
Monte D. Gardner
Feb 21, 2024
Monte D. Gardner, 76 of Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at his residence. Born on December 2, 1947, in Sidney, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lester R. & Mary M. (Giffin) Gardner. Monte attended Lewisburg school in his younger years and was a 1965 Eaton High School graduate. He attended Defiance...
Paul Edward Haydon, Jr.
Feb 18, 2024
Paul Edward Haydon, Jr., 57, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Kettering Health-Preble Campus. He was born on September 14, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Paul Edward Haydon, Sr. and Lazette Dianne (Jeffers) Smith. A graduate of Trotwood Madison High School, Paul enjoyed football, cornhole, darts and wolves. He was preceded in death by...
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