Obituaries

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

Jonathan A Hutchings

Jonathan A Hutchings

Nov 30, 2018

Jonathan A. Hutchings, 54 of West Alexandria, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, OH. Born on May 14, 1964 in Dayton, OH. Jonathan is a 1982 graduate of Twin Valley South and is a graduate from Ohio University. Jonathan proudly served in US Army as a 1st Lieutenant during 1985 through...

Jane Paxton

Jane Paxton

Nov 29, 2018

Jane Paxton, age 80 of Eaton, OH, passed away, Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Vancrest Nursing and Care Center in Eaton. Jane was born on July 6, 1938 in Dixon Township, Preble County, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul G. and Hilda L. (Somers) McWhinney. She was a 1956 graduate of Dixon-Israel High School in Dixon Township and a 1960...

Margie Dawn Mowen

Margie Dawn Mowen

Nov 29, 2018

Margie Dawn Mowen, age 57 of Eaton, OH, passed away, Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties in Middletown, OH. Margie was born on November 10, 1961 in Middletown, Ohio and was an employee at Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurant in Eaton. Margie is preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Mowen in 1991. She is...

Sandra Lee Sheets

Sandra Lee Sheets

Nov 24, 2018

Sandra Lee Sheets, 80 of Eaton, OH, died on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Born on June 13, 1938 in Springfield, OH, daughter of the late Elmer Leroy & Clara Mae (Stephen) Sheets. Sandra is a 1956 graduate of Eaton High School and a 1958 graduate of Miami Jacobs College in Dayton, Ohio, graduating with an Associate Degree in Higher Accounting....

Elmer F. Turner

Elmer F. Turner

Nov 19, 2018

Elmer F. Turner, age 92 formerly of New Paris, Ohio, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Forest Park Health Center in Richmond, Indiana. Born on August 13, 1926 in Richmond, Indiana he was the son of the late Howard A. & Anna E. (Pardieck) Turner.  Elmer was a 1944 graduate of Richmond High School and a U.S. Army World War...

Linda Kay Smith

Linda Kay Smith

Nov 12, 2018

Linda Kay Smith age 68 of New Carlisle, Ohio and formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Monday November 12, 2018 at her residence.  Born on November 1, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Robert E. & Jane E. (Focht) Schreel. Linda had worked at the Stanhope Products in Brookville, Ohio for over 26 years and recently a...

James D. Pheanis

James D. Pheanis

Nov 11, 2018

James D. Pheanis, age 64, of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was born on September 24, 1954 in Middletown, Ohio. He is the son of Evelyn L. (Rickard) Pheanis and the late James A. Pheanis. Jim is preceded in death by his father James A. Pheanis in 2010 and brother Stephen W. Pheanis in 2017.  Jim’s legacy,...

Emerson Ray Trump

Emerson Ray Trump

Nov 9, 2018

Emerson R. Trump, age 85, of Lewisburg, OH died Friday, November 9, 2018. Born on January 7, 1933 in Darke County, OH, he was the son of the late: Paul V. and Daisy M. (Brown) Trump. Emerson retired from DP&L after 30 years and was a Preble County farmer. He was U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death...

Albert G. "Al" Bright

Albert G. "Al" Bright

Nov 8, 2018

Albert G. “Al” Bright, III, age 67 of West Alexandria, OH, passed away suddenly November 8, 2018. Al was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Albert and Elsie (Whitten) Bright, II. He worked at WPAFB as a photographer for 32 years, a 1973 graduate of Texas A&M University, veteran of the United States Air Force where he served...

Willard D. "Bill" Floyd

Willard D. "Bill" Floyd

Nov 8, 2018

Willard D. “Bill” Floyd Jr., age 61 of New Paris, Ohio, died Thursday November 8, 2018 at his residence.  Born on June 19, 1957 in Darke County, Ohio he was a 1975 graduate of Greenville High School. Bill operated as the New Paris D.J. and volunteered for many non-profit benefits. He served on the New Paris Police Department from 1987...

Ralph D. Cresce

Ralph D. Cresce

Nov 4, 2018

Ralph D. Cresce, age 81, on November 4th the sky became gray in Lakengren, Ohio.  As tears fell like rain, the husband, father, grandfather and friend Ralph Cresce passed through the door of his earthly life into his heavenly home.  Born on November 8, 1936 in Nitro, West Virginia, son of the late Tony & Ida (Chickentti) Cresce.    Survived...

Margery J. Frazee

Margery J. Frazee

Nov 2, 2018

Margery J. Frazee, age 93, of Eaton, Ohio, died Friday, November 2, 2018 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. Born May 23, 1925 in Butler County Ohio she was the Daughter of the late Garnett D. & Opal E. (Cox) Gray. Margery had lived in Butler and Preble County all her life and attended the First Presbyterian Church in Eaton....

Lois Personette

Lois Personette

Oct 25, 2018

Lois (Taulbee) Personette, age 71 of Camden, OH went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Born on April 18, 1947 in Canal City, Morgan County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Archie Gordon & Grace (Brashear) Taulbee.  Member of the Eaton Baptist Temple, serving as a Sunday School Teacher for 20 years.  Preceded by her Brother, Granvel...

Joanne Bradley

Joanne Bradley

Oct 11, 2018

Joanne Bradley, 78, of Eaton, OH and formerly of New Paris, OH, died Thursday, October 11, 2018 in Eaton. She was born on November 28, 1939 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late John August and Blondena E. (King) Bradley.   In addition to her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by her sister, Marjean Ruby and her brother, John A....

Marilyn Jean Patrick

Marilyn Jean Patrick

Oct 5, 2018

Marilyn Jean Patrick, 74, of Germantown, OH died Friday, October 5, 2018 in Kettering, OH. Born on January 11, 1944 in Germantown, OH, she was the daughter of Helen (Brewer) Isaacs and the late Donald Ray Isaacs.   Marilyn was a 1962 graduate of Franklin High School where she was an outstanding business student. She was a graduate of the Baptist...

Christine Traylor

Christine Traylor

Oct 1, 2018

Christine Traylor, 83, of Camden, OH died Monday, October 1, 2018 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on June 12, 1935 in Estill County, KY, daughter of the late James and Susie (Willis) White. Christine loved her family, especially her grandchildren, flowers and she was a member of the Higher Heights Church of God in Camden. In addition to...

Jo Ann Cheatham

Jo Ann Cheatham

Sep 27, 2018

Jo Ann Cheatham, age 78, of New Paris, Ohio, died September 27, 2018 at her residence. Born on June 9, 1940 in Preble Co., Ohio, daughter of the late Charles & Maggie (Peters) Hensley. She had attended Rock Solid Ministries in Richmond, Indiana. Jo Ann loved her flowers and her pets.  Preceded by Son, Daniel Dean Barker; Sister, Virginia L....

Robert E. Klinger

Robert E. Klinger

Sep 25, 2018

Robert E. “Bob” Klinger, age 66, of Lewisburg, OH died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his residence. Born on September 13, 1952 in West Manchester, OH, he was the son of the late Richard E. & Norma I. (Shiverdecker) Klinger. Bob retired after 30 plus years with the Preble County Engineers Office and had also worked with TVS School System,...

Dante Orion Humphrey

Dante Orion Humphrey

Sep 20, 2018

Dante Orion Humphrey, 21 weeks went to Heaven on September 20, 2018.  Son of Hazel Jean Smith and Bradly Alexander Humphrey.   There is a special Angel in Heaven that is part of us.  It is not where we wanted him, but where God wanted him to be.  He was here but just a moment, like a night time shooting...

Berneda Marshall Trent

Berneda Marshall Trent

Sep 19, 2018

Berneda Marshall Trent age 96, of Eaton, Ohio died Wednesday September 19, 2018 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Born on December 31, 1921 in Darke County Ohio the daughter of the late Homer & Naomi (Worch) McClain. Berneda was a 1940 graduate of Arcanum High School. She was a former member of the West Manchester...