Obituaries

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

Hazel B. Goins

Hazel B. Goins

Aug 3, 2015

Hazel B. Goins, 91, of Richmond, IN and formerly of New Paris, OH, died Monday, August 3, 2015 in Richmond, IN. Born on May 10, 1924 in Carter Co., KY, she was the daughter of the late Burl C. & Celestie F. (Tate) Smith. Hazel retired in 1978 after 15 years as a cook for Earlham College in Richmond, IN....

Kimberly D. Cave

Kimberly D. Cave

Aug 2, 2015

Kimberly D. Cave, 46, of New Paris, OH died, Sunday, August 2, 2015 at her residence. Kimberly was born on July 22, 1969 in Dayton, OH, and was a 1987 graduate of National Trail High School in New Paris. Kimberly was a Janitorial Supervisor for the Capital Building Services Group, Inc. and worked for Power Train Services in New Paris....

Fanny E. Leas

Fanny E. Leas

Jul 30, 2015

Fanny E. Leas, 68, of Eaton, OH died, Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born on February 21, 1947 in Preble County, OH and was the daughter of the late Donald and Marie (Ludy) Overholser. She was a 1965 graduate of Monroe High School in West Manchester, OH and a 1966 graduate of the...

Marsha Ann Brown

Marsha Ann Brown

Jul 29, 2015

Marsha Ann Brown, 53, of Camden, OH, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in Miamisburg, OH. Born on April 9, 1962 in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Morris W. and Mary Ann (Decker) McCain. Marsha had worked at the Kroger store in Oxford, OH.Preceded in death by a Sister: Margaret McCain in 1966; Niece: Megan Smith in...

John David Chrisman

John David Chrisman

Jul 29, 2015

John David Chrisman, 65, of Eaton, OH went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. John was born on June 12, 1950 in Middletown, Ohio, son of the late Gordon Marion & Mary Clay (Grooms) Chrisman. He was the Supervisor of Roads & Bridges for the Preble County Engineers for 24 years and retired in 2001. John...

William B. Howard

William B. Howard

Jul 27, 2015

William B. Howard, 64, of Somerville, OH died, Monday, July 27, 2015 in Fairfield, OH. Born on April 21, 1951 in Richmond, IN. He was a Preble County farmer. A 1969 Eaton High School graduate, volunteer fireman for the Somerville Fire Department and a part time Deputy with the West Alexandria Police Department, member of the Buckeye Hereford Association and...

Jason R. Morrison

Jason R. Morrison

Jul 25, 2015

Jason R. Morrison, 36, of Eaton, OH died, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at his residence. Jason was born on August 5, 1978 in Dayton, OH. He was the Paving Foreman for Jamison Constructions Solutions in Cincinnati, OH and had previously worked for 15 years at John R. Jurgensen Company in Cincinnati. He was a member of the Laborers' International Union...

Beau William Singleton

Beau William Singleton

Jul 25, 2015

Beau William Singleton, age 1 month and 3 days, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 25, 2015. Born on June 22, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of Zach & Julie (Burden) Singleton.Preceded in death by his paternal great grandparents, Louis & Jackie DeLuca and Earl & Claire Singleton.Survived by his father & mother, Zach &...

Evelyn R. Spencer

Evelyn R. Spencer

Jul 23, 2015

EVELYN R. SPENCER, 92, formerly of "B" Road, New Paris, OH died Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center, Eaton, OH.Evelyn was born March 2, 1923 in Dayton, OH to Claude Eugene & Gladys R. (Jones) Spencer. She grew up and was raised in Northridge, where she graduated from Northridge High School in 1942. After graduation the family,...

Amber N. Hickman

Amber N. Hickman

Jul 17, 2015

Amber Nicole Hickman, 28, of Hamilton, OH and formerly of Camden, OH died, Friday, July 17, 2015 in Hamilton. Amber was born on August 29, 1986 in Dayton, OH. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert C. Hickman; maternal grandparents, John and Eva Stone and paternal grandfather, Dick Hickman.She is survived by her mother, Deborah D.(Stone) Crank of...

Mildred C. Tinstman

Mildred C. Tinstman

Jul 15, 2015

Mildred C. Tinstman, 96, of Eaton, OH died, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. Mildred was born on October 7, 1918 in Orrville, OH, daughter of the late John and Rosetta (Ott) Brown. She was a member of the Eaton Church of the Brethren where she was active in the "Just Friends" group; an auxiliary...

Shirley Keith

Shirley Keith

Jul 15, 2015

Shirley Keith, age 78, of West Alexandria, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton, OH. She was born on March 13, 1937 in Whitley Co., Kentucky, daughter of the late Clyde & Edna (Hamblin) Smith. Shirley was a salesperson for Roselyn Bakery in Plainfield, IN and retired in 1999. Preceded in death by her...

Shirley Lee Rhoades

Shirley Lee Rhoades

Jul 13, 2015

Shirley L. Rhoades, 88, of Lewisburg, OH died, Monday, July 13, 2015.Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, Lewisburg, OH. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Preble County District Library- Genealogy Room, 450 S. Barron St., Eaton, OH 45320. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at...

"Red" Billy M. Stapleton

"Red" Billy M. Stapleton

Jul 11, 2015

"Red" Billy M. Stapleton, age 81, of New Paris, Ohio died on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, IN. Born on June 25, 1934 in Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia he was the son of the late Henry & Nola (Salyers) Stapleton. Billy was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired in 1995 after 38 years of service at...

Dorothy P. Johnson

Dorothy P. Johnson

Jul 7, 2015

Dorothy P. (Collins) Johnson, age 93, of New Paris, Ohio died on Tuesday July 7, 2015 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, OH. She was born on March 2, 1922 in Jackson County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late, John M. & Minnie (Hughes) Collins. Dorothy was a self-employed seamstress for many years.Preceded in death by her Sons: Dwight...

Ralph M. Lunsford

Ralph M. Lunsford

Jul 5, 2015

Ralph M. Lunsford, 78 of Eaton, OH died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at his residence. Born on March 20, 1937 in Whitewater Township, Franklin County, Indiana he was the son of the late Pleas & Hortensea (Kerr) Roark Lunsford. Ralph was a 1956 graduate of Whitewater High School. After graduation, he worked for the B&O Railroad as a telegraph operator...

Carolyn Schaar

Carolyn Schaar

Jul 2, 2015

Carolyn Schaar, 85, of New Madison, OH, died Thursday evening, July 2, 2015, at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. She was born April 17, 1930, a daughter of the late William R. & Bonita (Cottington) Brown. She was a 1948 Jefferson High School (New Paris) graduate.On September 6, 1953, she married Harold Schaar and they began their life together. She was...

Edwin A. Howard

Edwin A. Howard

Jun 27, 2015

Edwin A. Howard, 84, of Camden, OH and formerly of Middletown, OH died, Saturday, June 27, 2015 in Camden. Born on November 20, 1930 in Gratis, OH, he was the son of the late Edwin Charles & Mary A. (Kitson) Howard. Edwin had worked for over 26 years with Dayton Press. Preceded in death by his brothers: George, Glenn, Dave,...

Patricia C. Parker

Patricia C. Parker

Jun 25, 2015

Patricia C. Parker, 72, of Camden, OH died, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Eaton. Born on December 15, 1942 in Hamilton, OH, she was the daughter of the late John & Margaret (Donges) McGill. Preceded in death by grandson: Tyler Shane Richardson in 2006.She is survived by her husband: Mack Parker; Daughters: Kim (Tim McDonald) Hayden, Miamisburg, OH, Ann (Shane)...

Georgia E. Foster

Georgia E. Foster

Jun 23, 2015

GEORGIA E. (Dyer) FOSTER, 89 of Eaton, OH died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on March 23, 1926 in Bloomington, IN she was the daughter of the late Venus & Zerelda (Redelman) Dyer. Preceded in death by her husband of 67 years: Robert W. Foster in 2013; sister: Lucy Seaney and brother: Venus Dyer.Survived...