Obituaries

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

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...

Isabelle L. Floyd

Isabelle L. Floyd

Apr 8, 2016

ISABELLE L. FLOYD, age 81, of West Alexandria, OH died Friday April 8, 2016 at her residence. Born on July 25, 1934 in Lewisburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Henry and Goldie Elizabeth (Crist) Davis. She was a 1953 graduate of the Camden High School, served on The American Heart Fund, March Of Dimes, four year...

Rebecca L. Ebersole

Rebecca L. Ebersole

Apr 5, 2016

Rebecca "Becky" L. Ebersole, 59, of Eldorado, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016, after bravely battling cancer for over 3 years. She was born June 10, 1956 in Warren, OH, the daughter of Francis & Lynne (Darr) Fuller, and moved to West Manchester in 1969. She was a 1975 graduate of National Trail High School, New Paris, OH.Becky was a teacher's...

Bradley Alan Risley

Bradley Alan Risley

Apr 5, 2016

Bradley Alan Risley age 20 of New Paris, OH died Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Born on November 21, 1995 in Lancaster, California he was a 2013 National Trail graduate. Bradley was a member of the Richmond Rods & Ricers. He was a Philadelphia Eagles and Oregon Ducks fan. Prededed in death by his paternal grandparents: William and Rose Risley.Survivors include...

Edith L. Rike

Edith L. Rike

Apr 3, 2016

Edith L. Rike, 84, of Lewisburg, OH died, Sunday, April 03, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on December 2, 1931 in Preble County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence E. & Stella (Heck) Kreitzer.Preceded in death by her Sisters: Elizabeth Denney and Mabel Niles; Brothers: George W. Kreitzer and Paul E. Kreitzer.Survived by Husband of 67...

Rodney J. Kolb

Rodney J. Kolb

Apr 1, 2016

Rodney J. Kolb, 67, of Somerville, OH died Friday, April 1, 2016 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH. Born on October 23, 1948 in Hamilton, OH, he was the son of the late Earl A. & Ethel L. (Fisher) Kolb. A 1966 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School, Rodney was a life-long farmer and was retired from Miami University...

Geraldine S. Johnson

Geraldine S. Johnson

Mar 30, 2016

Geraldine S. Johnson, 85, of West Alexandria, OH died Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at her residence. Born on March 6, 1931 in Ashland, KY she was the daughter of the late Elza & Sophia (Kirk) Salyer. A 1948 graduate of Coal Grove, Ohio high school and has lived in Preble County since 1958. She was a member of the First...

Hollie D. Hawkey, Jr.

Hollie D. Hawkey, Jr.

Mar 29, 2016

Hollie D. Hawkey Jr., of R.R. New Paris, OH, died suddenly Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Reid Health, Richmond, IN. He had been in poor health but his death was unexpected at the time. He was born February 18, 1938 in Hamilton, OH, the son of Hollie D. & Hattie (Linden) Hawkey. He went to school in Hamilton before ending...

Randall A. (Randy) Smallwood

Randall A. (Randy) Smallwood

Mar 23, 2016

Randall A. "Randy" Smallwood, age 64 of Richmond, IN died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at his residence. Randy was born on January 26, 1952 in Richmond, IN. He had worked at Wayne Works in Richmond for 25 years. Preceded in death by his father: Charles Smallwood.Survivors include his wife: Mary (Cardillo) Smallwood; mother: Doris (Knox) Smallwood of New Paris, OH;...