Obituaries

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

Kenneth L. Garrett

Kenneth L. Garrett

Aug 3, 2012

KENNETH L. GARRETT, age 92 of Eaton, Ohio died Friday, August 3, 2012 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. Born February 12, 1920 on a farm in Gasper Township five miles south of Eaton, he was the son of the late Charles H. & Ruth A. (Keller) Garrett. He married Kathleen Hart on December 6, 1944 and has lived...

Shirley E. Snyder-Knox

Shirley E. Snyder-Knox

Jul 31, 2012

SHIRLEY E. SNYDER-KNOX, 77, of Richmond, IN, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Reid Hospital and Healthcare Services in Richmond. Born on December 21, 1934 in New Paris, OH, daughter of the late Charles & Bernice (Loper) Snyder. She was a 1952 graduate of Jefferson Township High School in New Paris and was a past member of the Moose Lodge...

Mabel I. Niles

Mabel I. Niles

Jul 30, 2012

MABEL NILES, age 77, of Lewisburg, OH passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Mabel was born on December 16, 1934 in Lewisburg, OH and was the daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Stella S. (Heck) Kreitzer. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Bob in 2011; an infant son, Johnny;...

Barbara J. Rader

Barbara J. Rader

Jul 30, 2012

BARBARA J. RADER, age 69 of New Paris, Ohio died Monday, July 30, 2012 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on September 21, 1942 in Rockcastle County, KY she was the daughter of the late Luther & Hazel (Jennings) Vanzant. Barbara was a 1960 graduate of Livingston High School in Livingston, KY and she was a self- employed homemaker....

Phyllis I. Smith

Phyllis I. Smith

Jul 29, 2012

PHYLLIS I. SMITH, age 95 of Eaton Ohio died Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. Born on June 24, 1917 in Montgomery County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Nevin A. & Ruth E. (Weaver) Hoffman. She was a 1935 graduate of Farmersville High School. She married Roy E. Smith on August 12,...

John H Lamm

John H Lamm

Jul 26, 2012

John H. Lamm, age 76, died Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Southview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. John was born on November 8, 1935 in Preble County, Ohio, son of the late, Chester & Mina (Kesson) Lamm. John had worked for 20 years as a Supervisor for Gelco Truck Leasing in Eaton, Ohio and for 10 years delivering truck parts for...

Clarence Raymond Bunn

Clarence Raymond Bunn

Jul 24, 2012

Clarence Raymond Bunn, 65 formerly of Eaton, Ohio died, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at his residence in Saluda, South Carolina. Clarence was born on February 17, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Clarence Eldon & Pauline (Shields) Bunn. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the United States Navy. Clarence is survived by his sons, Gregory Bunn...

Clarence Raymond Bunn

Clarence Raymond Bunn

Jul 24, 2012

Clarence Raymond Bunn, 65 formerly of Eaton, Ohio died, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at his residence in Saluda, South Carolina. Clarence was born on February 17, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Clarence Eldon Bunn & Pauline (Doran) Bunn-Shields. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the United States Navy. Clarence is survived by his sons, Gregory...

Francis J. Rueve

Francis J. Rueve

Jul 20, 2012

FRANCIS J. "FRANK" RUEVE, age 79 of Lewisburg, OH, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at his residence. Born on January 13, 1933 at Ottawa, OH, he was the son of the late Francis & Laura (Hermiller) Rueve. He graduated from St Charles school at Carthagena, OH. Frank was a Registered Nurse at St Elizabeth Hospital and retired from Dayton State...

Hazel May Deboo

Hazel May Deboo

Jul 20, 2012

Hazel May DeBoo, 93, of New Paris, OH, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Eaton. Born on April 15, 1919 in Union City, OH, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Oscar & Mary Eliza (Vermillion) Hart. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in New Paris and the Dana Camping Club....

Catherine Leona Boyd

Catherine Leona Boyd

Jul 17, 2012

CATHERINE L. BOYD, age 83 of Eaton OH, formerly of Ironton, OH, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Heartland of Eaton. Born on August 31, 1928 in Ironton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Daniel J. Betts and Florence A. (Thornton) Betts Baudendistel. She was a homemaker.Preceded in death by Husbands: Donald R. Fateley in 1984 and Terrence...

Charlotte B. Florence

Charlotte B. Florence

Jul 12, 2012

CHARLOTTE B. FLORENCE age 92 of Eaton Ohio died Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. Born on November 30, 1919 in Eaton, Ohio the daughter of the late Chester A. & Marie (Alexander) Burns, Sr. A 1937 graduate of Eaton High School she received her Bachelor's Degree in English and Music from Ohio Wesleyan University....

Robert L. Mckee

Robert L. Mckee

Jul 4, 2012

Robert L. "Shorty" McKee age 86 of Eaton Ohio died Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Born on November 17, 1925 in Preble County, Ohio he was the son of the late Dennis G. & Lula Eversole McKee. Robert was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII. He was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in Germany as a Medic. He...

Tammy Burkhart

Tammy Burkhart

Jun 30, 2012

Tammy Burkhart, age 46, died Saturday, June 30, 2012 at her residence in Camden, Ohio. Tammy was born on March 31, 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late, Daniel Paul & Sharon (Phillips) Harp.Preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Natasha Harp in 2012.Survivors include her Husband, Douglas Burkhart of Camden, Ohio; Children, Kali (Mark) Marcum, Matthew (Kayla) Mitcheltree Burkhart,...

Arlie Richard Alcorn

Arlie Richard Alcorn

Jun 28, 2012

Arlie Richard (Rick) Alcorn, 44, of Camden, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, June 28, 2012 after a short illness.Rick was born on December 8, 1967 in Hamilton, Ohio son of Arlie Jr. and Reba (Bridgeford) Alcorn. He was formerly employed by Local 79 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rawn &...

Connor Lynn Focht

Connor Lynn Focht

Jun 27, 2012

Connor Lynn Focht, infant son of Jeffrey A. Focht and Elizabeth M. Banfill died on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. Additional survivors: Maternal Grandparents: Bryon & Nanna F. Banfill of Eaton, OH; Maternal Great Grandmother: Martha Ullery of Laura, OH; Aunt Vickie Lackey of Brookville, OH.Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home – Eaton, OH.Online...

Minie Mina Roach

Minie Mina Roach

Jun 25, 2012

Minie "Mina" Centers Roach, age 88 of Hughes Springs, Texas, formerly of Eaton, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 25, 2012. Born on May 27, 1924 in Smithsboro, Knott County, KY she was the daughter of the late Everett and Nan "Pridemore" Centers. One of 4 children, she attended Carr Creek High School in Kentucky....

Betty Edwards

Betty Edwards

Jun 21, 2012

BETTY (LEWIS) EDWARDS, 76 of West Elkton, Ohio, died Thursday, June 21, 2012 at her residence. Betty was born on April 11, 1936 in Leslie County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Daniel Boone and Linda Belle (Farley) Lewis. She was a member of the West Elkton Church of Christ. In addition to her parents Betty is preceded in death by...

Danville E. Carroll

Danville E. Carroll

Jun 21, 2012

Danville E. Carroll, 60, of Hamilton, OH, died Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, OH. Dan had worked for West Chester Holdings. Preceded in death by his father: Herbert Ray Carroll. He was a member of the West Elkton Church of Christ.Survived by his daughters: Rachal (Andrew) Soper and Stephanie Pletcher, both of Hamilton, OH; mother: Josephine...

Zoann Aker

Zoann Aker

Jun 21, 2012

Zoann Aker, age 86, passed away Thursday June 21, 2012 at Greenbriar Nursing Home where she had resided for the past 3 ½ years. Zoann was born to Stanley and Harriet (Albright) Swarztrauber at their home in Eaton, OH on January 28, 1926. She lived most of her life in Eaton. Her husband, James Wendell Aker, her high school sweetheart,...