Obituaries

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

Charles Edward Rinehart

Charles Edward Rinehart

Jan 16, 2020

Rev. Charles E. Rinehart, 76 of Dayton, OH, formerly of Gratis, OH, died Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Kettering, OH. Born on August 8, 1943 in Eaton, OH, he was the son of the late Mary E. Rinehart. He retired from Dayton Power & Light after 30 plus years. He was a 1961 Eaton High School graduate, he attended divinity...

Esther Thompson

Esther Thompson

Jan 6, 2020

Esther Thompson, 91 of Eldorado, Ohio died Monday, January 6, 2020 at Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton. Esther was born on February 14, 1928 in Campton, Wolf County Kentucky daughter of the late Charlie & Rilda (Chrisman) Rose. She worked at Clifton Shirt Company in Eaton for many years and was the Supervisor of the Sewing Department at the Richmond...

Martha J. Wethington

Martha J. Wethington

Jan 5, 2020

Martha J. Wethington, 81 of New Paris, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2020.  Born on February 11, 1938 in New Paris, OH, daughter of the late Seymour Casey & Jennie Elizabeth (Bradshaw) Jones.  Martha married Loren "Joe" Wethington on June 19, 1959.  She was a Preble County 4H advisor and enjoyed hanging wall paper...

Jack Woodrow Vun Cannon

Jack Woodrow Vun Cannon

Jan 5, 2020

Jack W. Vun Cannon, 75 of Arcanum, OH, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his residence. Born on January 17, 1944 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Jesse W. & Doris L. (Heaviland) Vun Cannon. Jack had worked with his father at Van’s Super Service in Eaton, an Eaton High School graduate and served in the...

Harriett Y. Sollenberger

Harriett Y. Sollenberger

Jan 3, 2020

Harriett Y. Sollenberger, 52 of Lewisburg, OH, died Friday, January 3, 2020 in Lewisburg. Born on July 28, 1967 in Portland, IN, she was the daughter of the late Carl L. & Suzanne (Gaunt) Hartman.   Survived by her Children: Kristin C. Reed, Tristin C. Leffler, Kerri J. Abair, Paige N. Sollenberger and Chase W. Sollenberger; Siblings: Connie Jo Flowers,...

Annette Damron

Annette Damron

Jan 2, 2020

Annette (Bullion) Damron, age 84, peacefully passed away January 2nd, 2020 at her beloved home in Lewisburg, OH surrounded by many loved ones.  Born on November 15, 1935 in Burdine, KY, to Jewell “Skinny” and Melda (Crabtree) Bullion.  She married her eternal soulmate Fred, August 22, 1959 who preceded her in death in 2017.  She was the oldest of 8...

Kathleen Woodward

Kathleen Woodward

Jan 2, 2020

Kathleen Woodward, 87 of Camden, Ohio died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Greenbrier Nursing Home in Eaton, Ohio. Born on September 22, 1932 in Middletown, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Mason & Gladys (Gribble) Wells. Kathleen was a Homemaker and she attended the First Southern Baptist Church of Camden.  Preceded in death by Husband of 63 years:...

Albert B. Feix

Albert B. Feix

Dec 31, 2019

Albert B. Feix, 77 of Richmond, Indiana, formerly of Preble County, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Muncie, IN. Born on September 14, 1942 in Richmond, IN, he was the son of the late Frederick L. & Dora L. (Tipton) Feix. He was a Carpenter by trade and had formerly worked at Masterbrand Cabinets in Richmond. He had served in...

Lucille Austin

Lucille Austin

Dec 31, 2019

Lucille Austin, 91 of Camden, Ohio died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at McCullough Hyde Hospital in Oxford, OH. Lucille was born on December 11, 1928 in Paintsville, KY the daughter of the late Ora & Sarah H. (Perry) Daniels. During World War II she worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base on damaged airplanes and parts. Member of the First...

Delphene O. Gray

Delphene O. Gray

Dec 30, 2019

Delphene O. Gray, 86 of Lewisburg, OH, died Monday, December 30, 2019 in Brookville. Born on March 28, 1933 in Carmichaels, Greene County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Donald A. & Edna F. (Barclay) Fulton. She had worked at Sears in Trotwood for many years along with Brennan’s and Midway Restaurant in Lewisburg. She was a graduate...

Karen Sue Hawkins

Karen Sue Hawkins

Dec 27, 2019

Karen Sue Hawkins, 62 of Richmond, Indiana died Friday, December 27, 2019 at her residence. Karen was born on August 19, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late John R. & Frances J. (Smedinghoff) Evans. She was a 1975 graduate of National Trail High School and had been a Medical Clerk for several years.  Survived by husband: Bobbie...

Barbara Ann Rader

Barbara Ann Rader

Dec 25, 2019

Barbara Ann (Roe) Rader, 85 of Camden, OH went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.  Born on December 21, 1934 in Eaton, OH, daughter of the late James William "Bill" & Lillian (Phillips) Roe.  Barbara retired from Westvaco in Eaton, OH after 23 years.  Member of the Northside Chapel First Church of God in Camden, OH,...

Elizabeth Ellen "Betty" Niswonger

Elizabeth Ellen "Betty" Niswonger

Dec 23, 2019

Elizabeth (Betty) Ellen Niswonger, age 85, passed away on December 23, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Donald Niswonger and her son, Steven Niswonger.  Elizabeth is survived by her brother, Bob Alley of Lewisburg; nieces and nephew Mary Lynn (Alley) Zupan, Susan Alley, Amy (Smith) Seibert and Ryan Alley.  Among her interests were gardening,...

Jill Purvis

Jill Purvis

Dec 22, 2019

Jill Purvis, age 65 of Camden, OH, died Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Oxford, OH. Born on June 17, 1954 in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Earl Warren & Lois Jean (Noffsinger) Purvis. Jill is survived by her companion of 40 years, Charlie Whittaker; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Paul Russell, Diane and Ralph Moses and...

Marvin Barber

Marvin Barber

Dec 20, 2019

Marvin Barber, 86 of West Alexandria, OH, died Friday, December 20, 2019. Born on May 10, 1933 in Jackson, Breathitt County, KY. Marvin retired in 1986 after 30 years at Armco Steel. A U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, member of the VFW in Eaton, DAV Life Member of Cleveland, OH, Order of Kentucky Colonel, Board of Directors of the Racking...

Dorothy Ann Keckler

Dorothy Ann Keckler

Dec 19, 2019

Dorothy Ann (Kouts) Keckler, 68 of Laura, OH, died Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Lewisburg. Born on April 19, 1951 in Dayton, OH, she is the daughter of E. Rowena (Brock) Kouts of Lewisburg and the late Ralph Kouts. Dorothy was a book keeper for Health Park Dentistry. She was a 1969 Twin Valley North High School graduate, she loved...

Ruby Jean Gunter

Ruby Jean Gunter

Dec 18, 2019

Ruby Jean (Wells) Gunter, 80 of Camden, OH went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.  Born on March 13, 1939 in Weeksbury, KY daughter of the late John & Martha Lee (Short) Wells.  Ruby Jean was a member of Camden Community Church.  Preceded by Husband: Sylvanis "Syl" Gunter, Sr.; Brothers: Danny Wells, Sr., Johnny Wells, Sr., and...

Virginia Ann Baker

Virginia Ann Baker

Dec 18, 2019

Virginia A. Baker, 84 of West Manchester, OH, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born on March 8, 1935 in Preble County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Everett & Edna (Shinn) Shell. She had worked for 30 years in the Social Service Department at the Brethren Home in Greenville, OH. She had also worked at the Oakley House...

Robert A. Dungan

Robert A. Dungan

Dec 18, 2019

Robert A. Dungan, 73 of New Paris, Ohio died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his residence. Born on December 29, 1945 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Edward P. & Agnes M. (Balof) Dungan. Bob was a 1963 Jefferson High School graduate and served with the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. For many...

Richard L. "Dick" Chambers

Richard L. "Dick" Chambers

Dec 17, 2019

Richard Leroy “Dick” Chambers, 85 of Richmond, IN and formerly of New Madison, OH, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Richmond. Born on January 19, 1934 in Monroe Township, Preble County, OH, he was the son of the late Harry S. & Bertha Mae (Shaffer) Chambers. Richard was a self -employed hauler and operated Dick’s Mobil...