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