Obituaries

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

Carol Sue Markunes

Carol Sue Markunes

May 9, 2013

CAROL S. MARKUNES, 72, of Springfield, Ohio, died Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Springfield. She was born on August 23, 1940 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late George Boyd & Allie (Mason) Williams. She was retired after having worked for over 20 years for Carter Lumber Co. in Millville, Ohio. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and spending time with family...

William Clyde Fox

William Clyde Fox

May 9, 2013

William "Bill" Clyde Fox, age 70, of New Paris, Ohio, left his earthly life to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on June 1, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to William & Marjorie (Magill) Fox. William is survived by his bride of nearly 13 years, Jeannetta Fox "Bobbi", their four children, April...

Joseph A. Brown

Joseph A. Brown

May 7, 2013

Joseph A. Brown, age 65 of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2013 at Heartland of Eaton where he was receiving care after having been hit by a train in December 2011. Joe was born on April 1, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a 1966 Eaton High School magna cum laude graduate. He attended Miami University in...

Cody Allen Walters

Cody Allen Walters

May 4, 2013

Cody A. Walters, age 25 of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at his residence.Cody was born on October 27, 1987 in Dayton, Ohio. He has lived in Preble County most all of his life and had been employed at several area fast food restaurants.Survived by Mother: Barbara A. Walters of Gratis, OH; Father: Dwayne G. Walters...

Howard C. Hamm, Jr.

Howard C. Hamm, Jr.

May 2, 2013

Howard C. Hamm, Jr., age 46, passed away unexpectedly at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Howard was born on February 2, 1967 in Providence, Rhode Island to Howard C. Hamm, Sr. & Dawn Hamm. He enjoyed spending time with his family, collecting Hot Wheels, going to yard sales and auctions. He was very artistic...

Karen Lynn Montgomery

Karen Lynn Montgomery

May 2, 2013

Karen Lynn Montgomery, age 58 of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on December 8, 1954 in Hamilton, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Andrew & Althea (Baker) Meadors. She was a 1973 graduate of Twin Valley South High School in West Alexandria. Preceded in death by sisters:...

Sarah Fyffe Johnson

Sarah Fyffe Johnson

Apr 28, 2013

SARAH FYFFE JOHNSON, age 76 of Eaton, OH, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 in Preble County, Ohio. Born on February 8, 1937 in West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Roy & Eloise (Reeves) McKenzie. She had worked at Miami University from 1992 to 1995 and attended the First Baptist Church in Camden.Preceded in death by her 1ST...

Dr. William S. Clayton, Sr. Dds

Dr. William S. Clayton, Sr. Dds

Apr 27, 2013

Dr. William S. Clayton, Sr., DDS, age 92 of Centerville, OH, formerly of Eaton, Ohio died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Bethany Lutheran Village in Centerville, OH. Born on May 5, 1920 in Nicholasville, KY, son of the late Charles Stanley and Grace Nell (Ashford) Clayton. Bill was a 1938 Eaton High School graduate, attended Miami University and the University...

Norma J. Steele

Norma J. Steele

Apr 24, 2013

NORMA JEAN (COLE) STEELE, 76, of Camden, OH, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Oxford, OH. Born on July 2, 1936 in West Elkton, OH, daughter of the late William T. & Pauline (Peters) Cole. Preceded in death by her husband, Billy J. Steele, Sr.; son, Billy Joe Steele, Jr.; brothers, Hubert Lee Cole, Robert William "Junior" Cole and Gene...

Herbert A. Kelley

Herbert A. Kelley

Apr 23, 2013

HERBERT A. KELLEY, 85 of Lewisburg, Ohio died on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his residence. He was born on February 22, 1928 in Warsaw, Kentucky son of the late Herbert A. and Clara (Dryden) Kelley. Herbert was a veteran of the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Following his military service he became a detective with...

Ina Louise Niswonger

Ina Louise Niswonger

Apr 20, 2013

INA LOUISE (WOODGEARD) NISWONGER, 78 of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, TN. She was born on November 1, 1934 in Montgomery County, Ohio daughter of the late John Andrew and Gladys Catherine (Wiggins) Woodgeard. She and her husband were members of the New Life Worship Center in Dayton, OH. She...

Evelyn F. Sauerland

Evelyn F. Sauerland

Apr 20, 2013

Evelyn F. Sauerland, 85, of New Paris, OH, died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at her residence. Born on November 2, 1927 in Franklin Co., IN, she was the daughter of the late George Vernon & Opha (Miles) Dorrel. Evelyn retired in 2005 after 45 years at Hills Roses in Richmond, IN. She was a Springfield Twp., Franklin County, Indiana High...

Albert "Pete" Lunsford

Albert "Pete" Lunsford

Apr 16, 2013

Albert "Pete" Lunsford, age 79 of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Somerville, Ohio died on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at his residence. Born on July 11, 1933 in Union County, Indiana, he is the son of the late Albert G. & Clara May (Silvers) Lunsford. Pete retired after 17 years as a Service Manager for Tyson Buick. Pete proudly served...

James L. Powell

James L. Powell

Apr 16, 2013

James L. Powell, age 73 of West Manchester, OH passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at his residence. Born on January 21, 1940 in Trenton, Ohio he was the son of the late Stanley & Helen (Shafer) Powell. Jim was a 1958 Farmersville High School graduate. He was a long time Preble County dairy farmer, avid bowler and euchre...

Reba S. Alcorn

Reba S. Alcorn

Apr 15, 2013

REBA S. "BRIDGEFORD" ALCORN, age 66 of Camden, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born on October 10, 1946 in Hamilton, Ohio daughter of the late Rawn & Thelma (Patterson) Bridgeford. A 1964 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School, Reba married Arlie Alcorn, Jr. on September 25, 1965 in Camden,...

Mildred F. Henne

Mildred F. Henne

Apr 11, 2013

MILDRED F. HENNE, age 99, of Lewisburg, OH died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Brookhaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Brookville, Ohio. Born on February 14, 1914 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Charles T. & Nelle (Lightcap) Schreel.Mildred graduated in 1932 from Lewisburg Union High School and was a member of the Lewisburg...

Marvin J. Archer

Marvin J. Archer

Apr 9, 2013

MARVIN J. ARCHER, age 90, of Lewisburg, OH died Tuesday, April 09, 2013 at Heartland of Eaton. Born on December 25, 1922 in Campbell Co., Tennessee, he was the son of the late Henry & Julia Ann (Walden) Archer. Marvin retired in 1986 after 30 years with Wayne Works in Richmond, IN. He was a W.W. II U.S. Army Veteran.Preceded...

Janis Iola O'Hara

Janis Iola O'Hara

Apr 8, 2013

JANIS IOLA O'HARA, age 91 formerly of Eaton, OH died Monday, April 8, 2013 at Otterbein of Middletown, OH. Born on October 21, 1921 in Richmond, IN, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. & Lula Helen (Rheuble) Kinner. Janis was a 1939 Jackson High School graduate, member of Campbellstown United Church of Christ, served as a Librarian...

C. Arthur Webb

C. Arthur Webb

Apr 8, 2013

C. ARTHUR WEBB, JR., 81 of Camden, Ohio died Monday, April 8, 2013 at McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford, Ohio. He was born on December 6, 1931 in Hamilton, Ohio son of the late Chester Arthur & Hilda Bethina (Whitmore) Webb, Sr. Arthur was a Construction Foreman for Neff-Fry in Camden for many years and then worked in Custodial Services for...

Vickie Rae "Floyd" Wathen

Vickie Rae "Floyd" Wathen

Apr 7, 2013

VICKIE RAE "FLOYD" WATHEN, age 55 of West Alexandria, Ohio died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on May 1, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded by father, Delmar K. "Sonny" Floyd in 1989.Survived by son, Jonathan "John" Floyd of Eaton, Ohio; ex-daughter-in-law, Sharon "Floyd" Armentrout of Irvin, Kentucky; mother, Isabelle L. Floyd of West...