Obituaries

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

Roy Garrett

Roy Garrett

Apr 14, 2024

Roy Garrett, age 62, of Hamilton, Ohio, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.  Born on August 5, 1961 in Hamilton, Ohio, son of the late Lee Roy & Susie Alice (Hayes) Garrett.

 

He proudly served in the US Army from 1978 to 1985.

 

Preceded by his brothers, Doyle and Elbert.

 

Survived by his daughter, Aleatha (Ronnie) Garrett;...

Rita Ann Rich

Rita Ann Rich

Apr 11, 2024

Rita Ann Rich, age 66, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her residence.  Born on January 29, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Richard G. & Areta Joyce (Miller) Wentz.

 

Rita graduated in 1978 from Eaton High School.   She then graduated from a Canine School and ran her own kennel “Rite Way Training Center”...

Randall S. Johnson

Randall S. Johnson

Apr 13, 2024

Randall S. Johnson, 73 of Eaton, Ohio died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton. Born September 20, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late James H. & Evelyn I. (Railsback) Johnson. Randall was a 1970 National Trail High School graduate. From 1970 to 1976 he served the Ohio National Guard in Oxford, Ohio. Member...

Gene E. Smith

Gene E. Smith

Apr 12, 2024

Gene E. Smith, age 77 of Eaton, Ohio died Friday, April 12, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Gene was born on September 5, 1946, in Delaware, Ohio, the son of the late Guy E. & Virginia R. (Wheeler) Smith. He was a 1964 Jackson High School graduate, Business & Accounting associate degree from Miami-Jacobs College and attended the...

Charles Floyd Hildebolt, II DDS PHD

Charles Floyd Hildebolt, II DDS PHD

Mar 24, 2024

CHARLES FLOYD HILDEBOLT, II DDS PHD, aka “Scooter,” aged 80, of Chesterfield, Missouri, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, March 24, 2024. His death came after an 8-year battle with Lymphoma, with his health suddenly and dramatically declining only in the last two weeks of his life.Born on January 22, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, he was a long-time...

Doris M. Smallwood

Doris M. Smallwood

Apr 10, 2024

Doris M. (Knox) Smallwood, 97, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on November 16, 1926 in New Paris, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Olis and Anna May (Hankey) Knox.Doris was a homemaker and lifelong caregiver to her husband, sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a graduate of...

James W. Robinson

James W. Robinson

Mar 31, 2024

James W. “Jimmy” Robinson, age 59, of New Paris, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born on May 27, 1964 in Greenville, Ohio, son of the late Robert Edward “Bob” & Sharon Kay (Mullins) Robinson.

 

He graduated in 1982 from National Trail High School.  Jimmy was a truck driver for many years.

 

Preceded by his sister,...

Christopher L. Shatsby

Christopher L. Shatsby

Mar 29, 2024

Christopher L. Shatsby, age 91, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Friday, March 29, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on September 23, 1932 in West Grove, Pennsylvania, son of the late Jack & Christine (Quinn) Shatsby.

 

He earned a PhD in Art Education.  Past President of Ohio Art Education Association.  Before retirement he had operated the Shatsby Bronze...

Paul Grant Johnson

Paul Grant Johnson

Mar 28, 2024

Paul Grant Johnson, age 71, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.  Born on December 24, 1952 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Philip Robert & Loy E. (Jarrett) Johnson.

 

Paul graduated in 1971 from Eaton High School.   He had worked at Parker Hannifin years ago and recently was manager of Speedway...

Rick Lee Weimer

Rick Lee Weimer

Mar 24, 2024

Rick Lee Weimer, 64 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Greenbriar Nursing Home. Born on Mary 14, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio.Rick had worked for Jack’s Auto Wash and O'Riley's Tavern, both in Brookville, Ohio. He was a 1977 graduate of Brookville High School, he loved hunting and playing cards at the VFW #3288 in Brookville, belonged to...

Larry R. Gentry

Larry R. Gentry

Mar 19, 2024

Larry R. Gentry Sr., age 81 of Bloomington, Indiana crossed over on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

 

Larry was born on January 27, 1943, in Butler County, Ohio, the son of the late Clyde & Verna (VanWinkle) Gentry. Larry retired as an Upholsterer at Indiana University where had an expert reputation known across the...

Bradley S. Blankenship

Bradley S. Blankenship

Mar 15, 2024

Bradley Stuart Blankenship, age 45 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Friday, March 15, 2024 in Kettering, Ohio. He was born on August 18, 1978 in Dayton, Ohio.Brad had been employed in the construction business. He was a Tri County North High School graduate, member of the American Poultry Association, American Bantam Association, Rosecomb Bantam Federation, and Game Fowl Breeders Association. He...

Robert E. Peffly

Robert E. Peffly

Mar 14, 2024

Robert E. Peffly, age 73 of Eaton, Ohio died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. Bob was born on December 15, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late George E. & Viola W. (Loy) Peffly. He was a 1970 Eaton High School graduate.

 

Preceded in death by brother: Walter E. Peffly, Sr. in 2006.

 

Survived by...

Michael D. Cochran

Michael D. Cochran

Mar 11, 2024

Michael D. Cochran, age 53 of Eaton, Ohio died Monday, March 11, 2024, at his residence. He had been employed at Rinehart’s Lawn Care Service and was a wonderful father and papaw.

 

Michael was born on May 27, 1970, in Montgomery County, Ohio. He was the son of the late William D. & Helen J. (Straley) Cochran.

 

Survived by Children:   Eric...

Irene (Moreland) Horn Mitchell

Irene (Moreland) Horn Mitchell

Mar 9, 2024

Irene (Moreland) Horn Mitchell, 95 of Dixie, Georgia, dearly loved by all who knew her, she went home to be with Jesus Saturday, March 9, 2024. Her warm personality, ready smile, and genuine care & concern for others will be greatly missed. Born on November 14, 1928 in Irvine, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Elijah “EP” and...

William James Lewis

William James Lewis

Mar 9, 2024

William J. Lewis, 81 of Eaton, Ohio, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on April 16, 1942 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William D. & Eva (Ryman) Lewis.Bill was a self-employed truck driver. He was a graduate of the Upper Dublin High School in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and later served in...

Bonnie Carr

Bonnie Carr

Mar 6, 2024

Bonnie (Drake) Carr, age 89, formerly of Camden, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Florida. Born on October 6, 1934 in Campton, KY, she was the daughter of the late Charles & Malvera (Oliver) Drake. Bonnie was the third youngest of twelve siblings. Bonnie retired from General Motors in 1987, where she was extremely proud of the years of...

Peyton Gilpin

Peyton Gilpin

Mar 2, 2024

Peyton Gilpin, 22, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his residence. Born on May 24, 2001 in Middletown, Ohio. Peyton was a 2020 graduate of Eaton High School and had been employed at Blue Beacon in New Paris. He was an avid lover of ATV’s, dirt bikes, cars, and trucks. He was a kind, gentle soul.Preceded...

Debbie Mayse

Debbie Mayse

Mar 2, 2024

Debbie (Creech) Mayse, age 68, of New Paris, Ohio, died on March 2, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  Born on March 5, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late, Von E. & Amy I. (Heitfield) Creech.

Debbie graduated in 1973 from National Trail High School.  She retired in 2017 from Tabtronics of Dayton, Ohio.  She loved spending...

Michael I Hudson

Michael I Hudson

Feb 28, 2024

Michael Hudson, age 76, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.  Born on November 23, 1947 in Connersville, Indiana, son of the late Harry & Beulah Francis (Garwood) Hudson, Jr.

 Mike graduated in 1965 from Eaton High School.  He had worked as a farmer in Dixon Township, Preble County, Ohio for most of his...

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