Obituaries

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

Tracy A. O'Hara

Tracy A. O'Hara

Sep 19, 2023

Tracy A. O’Hara age 57 of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Kettering Health in Eaton. Tracy was born on December 15, 1965, in Titusville, Fl. He was the son of the late Jack & Patsy (McCord) O’Hara. Tracy had been employed at Neaton Auto Products for over 11 years.

 

Survived by his companion: Billie...

Bradley W. "Brad" Cummins

Bradley W. "Brad" Cummins

Sep 17, 2023

Bradley W. “Brad” Cummins, age 37, of Eaton, Ohio, died in an ATV accident in Lake Lakengren on Sunday, September 17, 2023.  Born on November 13, 1985 in Richmond, Indiana.

 

Brad loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his kids and family.  Brad was also an avid Ohio State Football Fan.  He was a member of the Dayton Iron...

Marnita Irene Spencer

Marnita Irene Spencer

Sep 16, 2023

Marnita Irene (Robinson) Spencer, age 61, of New Paris, Ohio died on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.  Born on September 12, 1962 in Greenville, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert Edward "Bob” & Sharon Kay (Mullins) Robinson.

 

Marnita loved to spend time with her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren/littles.  She really enjoyed...

Lora Lynn Sawyers

Lora Lynn Sawyers

Sep 11, 2023

Lora Lynn Sawyers, age 56, of Tyner, Kentucky, passed away at UK Healthcare in Lexington, Kentucky on Monday, September 11, 2023.  Born on April 3, 1967 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Cecil & Lucille (Reed) Wilkinson.

 

Lora was a loving caretaker who was always thinking of others and especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren.

 

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Lisa Sue (Brennan) Green

Lisa Sue (Brennan) Green

Sep 7, 2023

Lisa Sue (Brennan) Green, age 64 of Clearcreek Township, Ohio and formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Thursday, September 7, 2023, at her residence. She was born on January 4, 1959, in Urbana, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles Edward & Mary Sue (Conroy) Brennan.

 

Lisa was a 1977 graduate of Twin Valley North High School in Lewisburg and...

Peggy D. Deeter

Peggy D. Deeter

Sep 3, 2023

 

Peggy D. (Pheanis) Deeter, born November 17, 1951, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on September 3, 2023, at the age of 71. She was a woman of remarkable wit, a fount of humor, and a generous spirit, making an indelible impression on all those she encountered. Peggy's life unfolded in the Eaton, Ohio, where she...

Dorothy A. Mann

Dorothy A. Mann

Sep 3, 2023

Dorothy A. Mann age 83 of Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Texas passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Eaton. Dorothy was born on October 1, 1939, in Shelby County, Texas, the daughter of the late D. F. & Eula (Johnson) Wade. She retired from Emerson Electric in 2000.

 

Preceded in death by Granddaughter: Nycole Gandara in 2020;...

Emma D. Crabtree

Emma D. Crabtree

Sep 1, 2023

Emma D. Crabtree age 73 of New Paris, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, September 1, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. Born on April 4, 1950, in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel V. & Genevieve L. (Creager) Crabtree. Emma was active in the Montgomery County Workshop and the Foundations Workshop.

 

Survived by Sisters...

Karl L. Bame

Karl L. Bame

Aug 31, 2023

 

Karl L. Bame, age 57, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Kettering Health in Kettering, Ohio.  Born on May 13, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio.

 

Karl loved to go to the lake, camping trips and motorcycling.  He would especially enjoy the family trips he referred to as the WACT Weekend.  Special thanks to the staff...

James J. Goodwin

James J. Goodwin

Aug 29, 2023

James J. Goodwin, 91 of Gratis Twp., Preble County, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his residence. Born on July 15, 1932 in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Riley F. & Anna M. (Gaghyan) Goodwin.

 

Preceded in death by his Wife of 62 years: Edna J. (Lawson) Goodwin in 2020; Grandson: James R....

Jo A Dailey

Jo A Dailey

Aug 23, 2023

Jo A Dailey, age 80, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.  Born on March 20, 1943 in Weston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Damon & Cleo (Wilson) Starcher.

 

Jo married the love of her life, Jacob W. “Jake” Dailey on December 27, 1968.  She was a...

Betty I. Yanda

Betty I. Yanda

Aug 23, 2023

Betty I. Yanda age 99 of Sidney, Ohio and formerly of Eaton, Ohio died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love Nursing Retirement Community. Born on June 8, 1924, in Pittsburgh, PA., she was the daughter of the late Frank & Mary J. (Smith) Kindler. Betty was a 1942 graduate of Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania High School and a 1947...

Ruth E. Guthrie Wagner

Ruth E. Guthrie Wagner

Aug 22, 2023

Ruth E. Guthrie Wagner age 97 of Phoenix, AZ. and formerly of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ.

 

Ruth was born on June 19, 1926, in Sellersville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles K. & Mary E. (Wolfinger) Barndt. She graduated from the Jefferson College School of Nursing in 1946....

Wiley Richard Foust

Wiley Richard Foust

Aug 16, 2023

 

Wiley Richard Foust, age 73, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Kettering Health Preble in Eaton, Ohio.  Born on April 15, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Eldon Roscoe & Mary Alice (Juday) Foust, Sr.

Wiley was a loving husband, father, grandfather, & uncle.  There were a lot of special people who Wiley...

Allene D. Musgrave

Allene D. Musgrave

Aug 16, 2023

Allene D. Musgrave, age 94 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on July 28, 1929 in Shirley, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Tella N. (Dishman) Brown.

 

Allene loved gardening, growing sweet potatoes, mowing and especially her grandchildren.

 

Preceded in death by her Husband: Ottis O. Musgrave,...

Paul A. Price

Paul A. Price

Aug 15, 2023

Paul A. Price age 96 of Richmond, Indiana and formerly of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, IN. Paul was born on November 30, 1926, in Trenton, Ohio, the son of the late Robert R. & Ethel (Burdge) Price and had served in the U.S. Navy during World War Two....

Michael E. Johnson

Michael E. Johnson

Aug 14, 2023

Michael E. Johnson, age 70 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Monday, August 14, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. Born on January 10, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio.

 

Preceded in death by his Mother: Elizabeth A. (Slone) Johnson in 2016; Infant Son: Michael E. Johnson, Jr. in 1973.

 

Survived by his Wife of 51 years: Kay L. (Price) Johnson; Daughters: Tisha K....

Loretta E. Jewell

Loretta E. Jewell

Aug 13, 2023

Loretta E. (Pelc) Jewell, age 66, after a 20-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer, Loretta departed this world to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 13, 2023. She passed while in the Hospice care in Greenville, Ohio.  She is survived by her Husband: Rev. Jeffrey D. Jewell of Eaton; Daughters: Heather Kaltenbacher of Los Angeles, California, and Katie (Ryan) Hay of...

Linda L. Line

Linda L. Line

Aug 13, 2023

Linda L. Line, age 83, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, in Eaton. Born on January 17, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late John W. & Louise (Kesling) Barnhart. Linda was a 1958 Dixon-Israel High School graduate and a member of The Church at Sugar Valley. Preceded in death by her Husband: Robert...

Thomas Ray Keckler

Thomas Ray Keckler

Aug 12, 2023

 

Thomas Ray “Tom” Keckler, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, Ohio.  Born on January 19, 1946 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Frank Benton & Ruby Grace (McClure) Keckler.

Tom was a graduated in 1964 from Jefferson High School in New Paris, Ohio.  Tom proudly served in...

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