Obituaries

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

Howard C. Hamm, Sr.

Howard C. Hamm, Sr.

May 31, 2009

HOWARD C. HAMM, SR., age 63, of New Paris, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on March 19, 1946 in Morehead, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Oscar Levi & Virginia Darcus (McKenzie) Hamm. Howard was a life long mechanic, well known in the area....

Marcella K. (Lipps) Henn

Marcella K. (Lipps) Henn

May 30, 2009

MARCELLA K. (LIPPS) HENN, age 89, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Greenbrier Nursing Center in Eaton, Ohio. Born on July 15, 1919 in Eaton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George W. & Anna Rebecca (Shafer) Lipps. Preceded in death by her husband, Merlin L. Henn; son, Merlin Michael Henn in 1955; brothers, Lester...

Reteelia C. Owens

Reteelia C. Owens

May 25, 2009

RETELLIA C. OWENS age 100, of Batavia, Ohio and formerly of New Paris, OH, died Monday, May 25, 2009 at East Gate Health Care Center in Cincinnati, OH. Born on May 12, 1909 in La Follette, TN, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Nanny (Seaton) Cooper. Retellia loved children and taught elementary school for 35 years in...

Patsy J. Wilt

Patsy J. Wilt

May 24, 2009

PATSY J. WILT, 71, of New Paris, Ohio, died Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on September 4, 1937 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald & Katherine P. (Rawles) Neanover. She worked at Baxter Laboratory in Eaton for 11 years and retired from Reid Hospital in Richmond where she worked in the dietary...

James Franklin Pierce

James Franklin Pierce

May 23, 2009

JAMES FRANKLIN PIERCE, age 91, of Camden, Ohio, died peacefully at his home, Saturday, May 23, 2009. Born on December 27, 1917 in Highland County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph & Mary Florence (Brewer) Pierce. James graduated from Roosevelt High School in Dayton, Ohio. James was an avid musician, loved music and belonged to the "Sonny...

Betty Jane Stump

Betty Jane Stump

May 22, 2009

BETTY J. STUMP, age 84, of Eaton, OH died Friday May 22, 2009 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, OH. Born on July 27, 1924 in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Dawson)Martin. Betty graduated from Brookville High School at Brookville, OH, member of the Eastern Star, Glenners Chapter #182, at West Alexandria,...

Mary Doris Mcintosh

Mary Doris Mcintosh

May 19, 2009

Mary Doris McIntosh, age 87, loving mother and grandmother, formerly of Somerville, OH died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at St. Catherine's Manor in Washington Court House, OH. Born on July 14, 1921 in Estill County, KY, daughter of the late Leonard & Anna E. (Shouse) Johnson. Preceded in death by husband, William McIntosh; sons, Jesse, Frank and Thomas McIntosh; sisters,...

Adolph  'Rudy' Cole

Adolph 'Rudy' Cole

May 10, 2009

ADOLPH "RUDY" COLE, 73 of Lewisburg, OH, died Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Rudy was born on February 21, 1936 in McKee, KY, son of the late Elige & Grace (Hundley) Cole. He retired from Cole's Barber Shop in Lewisburg where he was the owner and operator from 1962 to 2000. Rudy loved to fish, hunt and...

Kenneth R. Waterhouse

Kenneth R. Waterhouse

May 8, 2009

Kenneth R. Waterhouse, age 65 of Lewisburg, Oh died Friday, May 8, 2009 at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1943 in Mercer County, West Virginia. Kenneth was a new and used car salesman for several area automobile dealers. Preceded in death by his Mother: Margaret Marie Waterhouse in 1988.Survivors: Father: Andrew W. Waterhouse of Lewisburg, OH; Son:...

Kathryn J. Cass

Kathryn J. Cass

May 7, 2009

Kathryn J. Cass age 89 of Eaton, OH died Thursday morning, May 7, 2009 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, OH. Born on November 19, 1919 in Camden, OH she was the daughter of the late Lawrence & Zelda (Parrish) Fouts. Preceded in death by Husband: William L. Cass in 1985; Sons: Carl Allen Cass in 1997 and William...

Nora S. Hardin

Nora S. Hardin

May 3, 2009

NORA S. HARDIN, age 97, of Eaton, OH died Sunday May 3, 2009 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. Born on March 15, 1912 in Loretto, KY, she was the daughter of the late James Coy and Alma (Simpson) Smith. Preceded in death by her husband, William Morgan Hardin in 1982, daughter, Sarah Campbell in 2007, son, James M....

Wan Olif Foust

Wan Olif Foust

May 3, 2009

WAN OLIF FOUST, age 87, of New Paris, Ohio, died Sunday, May 3, 2009 at his residence in New Paris, Ohio. Born on April 10, 1922 in West Manchester, Ohio, son of the late Robert R. & Laura D. (Lynch) Foust. He graduated in 1940 from Jefferson High School in New Paris, Ohio. Although having a shattered ankle from a...

Gregory Lee Wolf

Gregory Lee Wolf

May 2, 2009

Gregory Lee WOLF, Age 57. Beloved husband of Marla Hammel and the former Nancy Jones. Dearest father of Elizabeth (Mark) French of Napoleon, OH. Loving grandfather of Ethan, Christian and Sarah French. Dear son of Marie (nee Heeg), and Theodore Wolf, Sr. Dear brother of Thomas (Karen) Wolf, David (Elaine) Wolf, Sue (John) Gardner, Stephen (Mary Murley) Wolf, Barbara (Robert,...

Vannon E. Robbins, Sr.

Vannon E. Robbins, Sr.

May 2, 2009

VANNON E. "BOB" ROBBINS, Sr., 77 of Arcanum, OH, died Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Dayton, OH. Born on August 11, 1931 in Dehart, KY, son of the late James E. & Anna M. (Cassity) Robbins. After 34 years of service, he retired from Delco Products in Kettering, in 1988. A Kentucky Colonel and member of the VFW Post 4161,...

Cheryl L. Waymire

Cheryl L. Waymire

Apr 29, 2009

Cheryl L. Waymire, age 45, of Eaton, OH died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at her residence in Eaton. She was born on March 13, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio and has lived in Eaton most all of her life. She loved to crochet, watch TV and work on the computer.Survivors include her parents: Richard W. & Linda L. (Beane) Waymire of...

Juliette Lear Weherley

Juliette Lear Weherley

Apr 29, 2009

Jill WeherleyNovember 1, 1957 - April 29, 2009Jill, born Juliette Lear Porter, died suddenly on April 29, 2009. She leaves behind her Husband Bob and her sisters Jennifer, Martelle, Elizabeth, Prudence and Sarah. She also leaves behind the pride of her life, Seth Michael Davis, her son. Jill was a gifted athlete and artist. She had a special talent for...

Elizabeth Mildred Craig

Elizabeth Mildred Craig

Apr 26, 2009

ELIZABETH MILDRED CRAIG, age 92, of Eaton, OH died Sunday April 26, 2009 at her residence in Eaton. Born July 9, 1916 in Whitley County Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James Newton and Nancy LaVerna (Wilson) Reece. Preceded in death by her husband, Chester W. Craig in 1992. Daughter, Mary Susan Craig in 1994. Sisters, Susie, Sally,...

Ruth J. Clark

Ruth J. Clark

Apr 26, 2009

RUTH J. (HECATHORN) CLARK, 88, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Van Crest Nursing Home in Eaton. She was born on October 19, 1920 in Eaton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Otha E. Hecathorn and Nina (Garber) Hecathorn. A 1938 graduate of Eaton High School, Ruth married her high school sweetheart, Hubert Clark. They spent 65...

Barbara L. Williamson

Barbara L. Williamson

Apr 25, 2009

BARBARA L. WILLIAMSON, 71, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Lewisburg, OH, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Connersville, IN. Born on August 21, 1937 in Peebles, OH, she was the daughter of the late Walter & Ethel V. (Barnes) Shanks. She was a bookkeeper for Ben Williamson Trucking. Preceded in death by her Husband: Ben A. Williamson in 1999.Survivors...

Edward "Dean" Michael

Edward "Dean" Michael

Apr 25, 2009

EDWARD "DEAN" MICHAEL, age 62, of Camden, Ohio, died on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Born on April 17, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Hubert Russell & Florence Alberta (Gault) Michael. Dean graduated in 1965 from Preble Shawnee High School in Camden, Ohio. Dean proudly served as a Sgt. in the U.S. Marines during the...