Obituaries

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

Marie Agnes Watkins

Marie Agnes Watkins

Jan 21, 2015

Marie Agnes Watkins, age 92, gently went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2015. She was a long-time a resident of Preble County and Camden, Ohio. She was born on July 12, 1922 in Cincinnati Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Franklin Watkins, who died on February 6, 1974, and her parents, William...

Oneda G. Daugherty

Oneda G. Daugherty

Jan 21, 2015

Oneda G. Daugherty, age 99, of New Paris, OH, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Richmond, IN. Born on August 3, 1915 in Jefferson Twp., Preble County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Alfred M. & Delota O. "Lottie" (Miller) Rutan. She was a 1933 graduate of Jefferson Twp., High School, enjoyed quilting, crocheting, playing pinochle and spending...

Lawanda E. Knox

Lawanda E. Knox

Jan 21, 2015

Lawanda E. Knox, age 74, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Reid Hospital and Healthcare Services in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on January 8, 1941 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, daughter of the late Willie Jack and Nelsie Jane (Dill) Heigle. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by an infant son, Billy...

Cynthia E. Steiner

Cynthia E. Steiner

Jan 20, 2015

Cynthia E. Steiner, age 75, of Bellefontaine, OH, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 in Springfield, OH. Born on June 6, 1939 in Lewisburg, OH, she was the daughter of the late Russell K. & Ferne L. (Stephens) Steiner. Cynthia was a graduate of Lewisburg Union High School in 1957 and a 1962 graduate of Miami University. Cynthia was an educator...

Shirley J. (Poppaw) Gephart

Shirley J. (Poppaw) Gephart

Jan 20, 2015

Shirley J. (Poppaw) Gephart age 87, of Sycamore Glen Assisted Living Center in Miamisburg, OH and formerly of Lewisburg, OH died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, OH. Born on September 14, 1927 in Oregon, IL she was the daughter of the late Henry H. & Elizabeth P. (Kuhn) Smith. Shirley was a graduate of Oregon High...

Robert Lee Kellenbarger

Robert Lee Kellenbarger

Jan 18, 2015

Robert Lee Kellenbarger, age 87, of Eaton, OH and La Belle, FL, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on February 10, 1927 in Bremen, OH, he was the son of the late John A. & Agnes E. (Metzger) Kellenbarger. Robert had worked at the Lakengren Pool for many years...

Donald D. Booso, Sr.

Donald D. Booso, Sr.

Jan 16, 2015

Donald D. Booso, Sr., age 72, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away January 16, 2015 after a short illness. He was born on January 12, 1943 in Middletown, OH, son of the late Frank and Margaret (Caldwell) Booso. He worked for many years for Booso Septic Tank Services. He loved camping, playing horseshoes, mushroom hunting and NASCAR. He is survived by...

William N. Kimball

William N. Kimball

Jan 15, 2015

William N. Kimball, age 82 of Somerville, OH died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Liberty Nursing Center in Oxford, Ohio. Born on November 8, 1932 in Butler County, Ohio he was the son of the late Butler & Nancy (Davis) Kimball. William was an Oxford High School graduate and had been a Volunteer Firefighter with Somerville Fire Department for over...

Todd Allen Weherley

Todd Allen Weherley

Jan 10, 2015

Todd Allen Weherley, 49, of West Manchester OH died Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Grandview Hospital, Dayton following a short illness. He was born November 25, 1965 to Dale A. & Geraldine (Richards) Weherley, and was a 1984 graduate of National Trail High School. Todd worked for many years for painter, Marvin Gilly of West Manchester, and also for Jackie...

Rodney Lee Rexrode

Rodney Lee Rexrode

Jan 10, 2015

RODNEY LEE REXRODE, age 49 of Eaton, OH died Sunday, January 10, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. Rodney was born on October 4, 1965 in Richmond, IN son of Philip L. & June A. (Raper) Rexrode. Rodney had been a resident of UCM Christel Manor in Union City, OH since 1994. He attended workshop at Artsense in...

Thelma C. "Tommie" Unger

Thelma C. "Tommie" Unger

Jan 9, 2015

Thelma C. "Tommie" Unger, age 100, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Lewisburg, OH, died Friday, January 9, 2015 in Eaton. Born on September 11, 1914 in Preble County, she was the daughter of the late Reuben W. & Ruth Imo (Keplinger) Cullers. She was a 1932 Lewisburg Union High School graduate and was a member of the Lewisburg First...

Evelyn I Steele

Evelyn I Steele

Jan 9, 2015

Evelyn I. Steele, age 93 of New Paris, OH, died on Friday, January 9, 2015 at her residence. Evelyn was born on August 5, 1921 in Montgomery County, OH the daughter of the late John & Ethel Leona (Minnick) Brown. She was a homemaker and loved cooking, summer flowers and playing cards. Preceded in death by her husband of 53...

E. Ralph Anderson

E. Ralph Anderson

Jan 6, 2015

E. Ralph Anderson, 56 of New Paris, OH and formerly of Lewisburg, OH, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 12, 1958 in Manchester, KY and was a graduate of Wayne High School in Huber Heights, OH. He was employed at Cargill (formerly Carl Akey, Inc.) for over 22 years as a Research and...

Jean E. "Jeannie" Petrauskas

Jean E. "Jeannie" Petrauskas

Jan 4, 2015

Jean E. "Jeannie" (Arthur) Petrauskas, age 83 of New Paris, OH, left this earth, Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Reid Hospital and Healthcare Services in Richmond, IN. Jeannie was born on November 6, 1931 in Darke Co., OH, daughter of the late Willard "Bill" & Alice S. (McClure) Arthur. Jeannie graduated from Jefferson Township High School in New Paris, OH...

Phyllis D. Root

Phyllis D. Root

Jan 3, 2015

Phyllis D. Root, age 77, of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, January 3, 2015 with her family at her side. She was born May 1, 1937 in Preble County to John M. Heck and Mary E. (Smith) Heck. She was a 1955 Lewisburg Union High School graduate and served as President of her class, President of the Ladies Auxiliary...

Betty Louise Ashman

Betty Louise Ashman

Dec 29, 2014

Betty Louise (Hall) Ashman, 87, of Hamilton, Ohio died on Monday, December 29, 2014. She had been a long time resident of Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center in Middletown, Ohio. Betty was born on April 4, 1927 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Robert and Nell (Blackwell) Hall. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years: Robert Louis...

Myron Boyd Orr

Myron Boyd Orr

Dec 26, 2014

MYRON BOYD ORR, 96 of Eaton, OH, died Friday, December 26, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Eaton. Born on September 27, 1918 in Israel Twp., Preble County, OH, he was the son of the late John Ewing & Iva Belle (Morrow) Orr. Myron was a retired Dixon Twp. Farmer. A 1935 Dixon Twp. High School graduate, Deacon Emeritus &...

Eugene W. Weber

Eugene W. Weber

Dec 25, 2014

EUGENE W. WEBER, 93 of Eaton, OH, died Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Eaton. Born on November 8, 1921 in Norwood, OH, he was the son of the late Nathan Wallace & Mondella Emma (Driemeyer) Weber. Preceded in death by his Brothers: Charles A. Weber in 1947 and Philip R. Weber in 2001. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00...

Edith Mae Colclasure

Edith Mae Colclasure

Dec 24, 2014

EDITH MAE COLCLASURE, 92 of Camden, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Woodland Country Manor Somerville, OH. Born on August 4, 1922 in Sailor Springs, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late George & Mae (Conley) Crouse. Edith married Isom "Cal" Colclasure on December 31, 1940.Edith was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in...

Donna Jean Grody

Donna Jean Grody

Dec 21, 2014

Donna Jean (Wendt) Grody, 78, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Reid Hospital and Healthcare Services in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on May 3, 1936 in Middletown, Ohio, daughter of the late Frederick and Mary K. (Gingrich) Wendt. She was an aide for the Preble County ESC for 11 years. In addition to her...