Obituaries

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

Andrea Lynn (Brower) Coffey

Andrea Lynn (Brower) Coffey

May 15, 2016

Andrea Lynn (Brower) Coffey, 32, of New Paris, OH died, Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on May 27, 1983 in Richmond, IN, daughter of Chris & Jean (Padgett) Brower of New Paris.She was a Real Estate Agent for Big Hill GMAC in New Paris, OH. A 2001 graduate of...

Melvin L. Hartman

Melvin L. Hartman

May 15, 2016

Melvin L. Hartman, 83 of Eaton, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Born on October 10, 1932 in Lewisburg, OH, son of the late Russell & Isa Iola (Brown) Hartman. Mel proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Mel Served his country for many years through various capacities. Member of...

Gayle E. Settles

Gayle E. Settles

May 14, 2016

Gayle E. Settles, 79, of New Paris, OH died, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his residence. Born on August 25, 1936 in Richmond, IN, he was the son of the late Edgar W. & Frances (Sturgis) Settles. Gayle retired after 27 years with Natco in Richmond and was a U.S. Army Korean Conflict veteran and member of the American Legion...

Jamie L. Steele

Jamie L. Steele

May 8, 2016

Jamie L. Steele, 33 of Eaton, OH, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Eaton, OH. Jamie was born on July 31, 1982 in Lee County, FL, son of Billy Joe Steele & Patty (Springer) Lawson. Jamie graduated from National Trail High School. He had worked at Larkin Cobb Chevrolet Buick GMC in Eaton, OH for many years. Jamie loved to...

Judy A. Taylor

Judy A. Taylor

May 6, 2016

Judy A. Taylor age 61 of Eaton, Ohio died Friday, May 6, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. Judy was born on April 30, 1955 in Greene County, Ohio the daughter of Harry W. & Marilyn L. (Shepard) Frizzell. She had been the Assistant Secretary Treasurer for Frizzell Construction in Eaton, OH.Survivors include her husband of 37 years: Ed L. Taylor;...

Joey R. Tucker

Joey R. Tucker

May 6, 2016

Joey R. Tucker age 81 of Lewisburg, Ohio died Friday, May 6, 2016 at State of the Heart Care Hospice in Greenville, OH. Born on February 23, 1935 in Preble County Ohio, he was the son of the late Joe W. & Laura Jane (McConnaughey) Tucker. He was a 1953 Lewisburg High School graduate and from 1953 to 1956 he...

James Lee "Jim" Stigleman

James Lee "Jim" Stigleman

May 5, 2016

James Lee "Jim" Stigleman, 68 of New Paris, OH, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2016. Jim was born on February 19, 1948 in Richmond, IN, son of Robert & Peggy C. (Harris) Stigleman. Jim graduated in 1966 from Webster High School in Webster, IN. He had worked at Baxter Health Care in Eaton, OH for...

Charles E. "Red" Compton

Charles E. "Red" Compton

May 1, 2016

Charles E. "Red" Compton, age 82, of Eaton, OH, lost his battle with lung cancer following a 2 year fight on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1934 in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of the late Eugene and Mary (Patridge) Compton. Charles was retired from the Edgewood City Schools in...

Gilbert L. Martin

Gilbert L. Martin

Apr 29, 2016

GILBERT L. "GIB" MARTIN, 96, of New Paris, OH died Friday, April 29, 2016 in Dayton, OH. Born on January 25, 1920 in Clifton, IN, he was the son of the late Herschel F. & Gladys (Johnston) Martin. He retired in 1981 after 25 years at Belden Wire & Cable in Richmond, IN. He was WW II U.S. Army Air...

Simon Paul Lay

Simon Paul Lay

Apr 29, 2016

Simon Paul Lay age 81 of Camden, Somers Township, Ohio died on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Otterbein at Middletown in Middletown, Ohio. Born on April 26, 1935 in Harlan, KY he was the son of the late Roscoe C. & Goldie (Wilson) Lay. Simon served in the U.S. Army and retired from Mosler Safe in Hamilton. Member of the...

Terry Lynn Crowe

Terry Lynn Crowe

Apr 26, 2016

TERRY L. CROWE, age 61 of Eldorado, OH died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on October 1, 1954 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Raymond B. & Lucille J. (McFarland) Crowe. He had worked for Fryman & Kuck and was a 1972 graduate of Brookville High School. Preceded in death by Brothers:...

Clyde A. Stephenson

Clyde A. Stephenson

Apr 23, 2016

Clyde A. Stephenson age 82 of Camden, Israel Township (Fairhaven), Ohio died on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his residence. Born on July 9, 1933 in Houghston, West Virginia he was the son of the late Walter H. & Pauline (Baldwin) Stephenson. Clyde served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed at General Electric in Springdale,...

Darrell C. (Chris) Hoskins

Darrell C. (Chris) Hoskins

Apr 22, 2016

Darrell C. "Chris" Hoskins age 40 of Richmond, IN died on Friday, April 22, 2016 and was born on July 29, 1975 in Middletown, OH. Chris had been employed at the Frisch's Big Boy in Richmond, IN.Survivors include his children: David A. Hoskins and Jasmine R. Hoskins both of Eaton, OH; Father: Darrell E. & Lori A. Hoskins of West...

I. Agnes Holmes

I. Agnes Holmes

Apr 21, 2016

I. Agnes Holmes, age 90, of Greenville, SC, died Thursday, April, 21, 2016 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, SC. Born on December 22, 1925 in Plano, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Homer and Minnie Goldie (George) Rudder. Agnes' great joy came from spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the...

Robert W. Tudor

Robert W. Tudor

Apr 21, 2016

Robert W. Tudor, 76, of New Paris, OH died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born on May 27, 1939 in Richmond, KY, son of the late Robert E. & Willie Mae (Beasley) Tudor. A 1957 graduate of Whitewater High School in Wayne County, Indiana, Robert was the owner and operator of Tudor's Garage in New Paris...

Darrell W. Michael

Darrell W. Michael

Apr 20, 2016

Darrell W. Michael age 86 of Camden, Ohio died on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Ft. Hamilton Hughes Hospital in Hamilton, OH. Born on May 27, 1929 in Camden, OH he was the son of the late Hescott J. & Daisy F. (Knott) Michael. Darrell was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and a Life Member of the V.F.W. Post...

James Curtis "Jim" Hampton

James Curtis "Jim" Hampton

Apr 20, 2016

James Curtis "Jim" Hampton, 68 of New Paris, OH, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Born on October 20, 1947 in Richmond, IN son of the late Walter Earl & Margaret Elizabeth (Herrel) Hampton. Jim was a 1965 graduate of New Madison High School. Jim had worked for 37 years at Wayne Works then Carpenter in Richmond, IN. He also...

Mary J. Miller

Mary J. Miller

Apr 18, 2016

Mary J. (Reeves) Miller, age 73, of Eldorado, OH died Monday, April 18, 2016 in Eaton. Born on March 10, 1943 in Richmond, IN, she was the daughter of the late William and Sylvia (Wilson) Reeves. Mary enjoyed sewing and gardening. Preceded in death by her Husband: Philip G. "Phil" Miller in 2007, six siblings: William Reeves, Sylvia Elaine Scammahorn,...

Tiffiny R. Isel

Tiffiny R. Isel

Apr 13, 2016

Tiffiny R. Isel, 44, of West Alexandria, OH, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, OH. Born on March 27, 1972 in Dayton, OH, daughter of Frank & Carol (Henry) Rueve. Tiffiny graduated from Valley View High School in 1990 and had accomplished many things but her life was cut short. She worked at GE, National...

Lois V. Brown

Lois V. Brown

Apr 8, 2016

LOIS V. BROWN, age 93 of Eaton, OH died Friday, April 8, 2016 in Saint Petersburg, FL. Born on July 13, 1922 in Carrollton, MO, she was the daughter of the late Julius E. & Harriett (Wiseman) Smith.Lois retired in 1988 after 22 years as a Teacher for Eaton City Schools. A 1940 graduate of Carrollton High School and earned...