Obituaries

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

James David Cooke

James David Cooke

Jul 7, 2014

James David Cooke, 56 of New Paris, OH, died Monday, July 7, 2014 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on November 26, 1957 in Springfield, OH, he was the son of the late James Raymond & Dora (Weng) Cooke. He had worked at L & M Workshop in Eaton.Inurnment will be held on Monday, August 11, 2014 in Rose...

Timothy W. Weller

Timothy W. Weller

Jul 7, 2014

Timothy W. Weller, age 63, formerly of Preble County, Ohio, died Monday, July 7, 2014 in Miami, FL following a courageous battle with cancer. Tim was born November 21, 1950 in Richmond, IN to the late Richard E. and Marilyn J. (Gilmore) Weller. After graduating from National Trail High School in 1969, he served 4 years in the US Air...

Oscar Wilson

Oscar Wilson

Jul 6, 2014

OSCAR WILSON, age 90, of Eaton, OH, passed away Sunday July 6, 2014 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, OH. Born on November 26, 1923 in Helton, KY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Nora (North) Wilson. Oscar attended school in a one room school house in Helton, KY. At age 14 he joined and worked...

Betty L. Martin

Betty L. Martin

Jul 6, 2014

BETTY L. MARTIN, 82, of New Paris, OH, passed away, Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Reid Hospital and Healthcare Services in Richmond, IN. Betty was born on August 22, 1931 in Richmond, to the late Samuel E. and Rose L. (Johnson) Ridge. She was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School and was active with all class reunion activities. On...

George W. Steele

George W. Steele

Jul 6, 2014

GEORGE W. STEELE, 58, of Lewisburg, OH, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at his residence. George was born on October 3, 1955 in Harlan, Kentucky and was a 1974 graduate of Twin Valley North High School in Lewisburg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam and was a member of the DAV, American Legion and the...

Arthur J. Heindl, Jr.

Arthur J. Heindl, Jr.

Jun 29, 2014

Arthur J. Heindl, Jr. 86 of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning; June 29, 2014 at his residence. Born on March 8, 1928 in Dayton, OH he was the son of the late Arthur J. Sr. & Helen R. (Roderer) Heindl. Arthur retired in 1979 after 33 years of service with Harrison Radiator General Motors in Dayton, OH as a...

Jeannie Fudge

Jeannie Fudge

Jun 20, 2014

Carol Jean "Jeannie" Fudge, 71, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away peacefully early Friday morning; June 20, 2014 surrounded by her family and loved ones at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.Jeannie was born on February 18, 1943 in Richmond, Indiana to the late John X. & Alma G. Neiser.She worked as a supervisor for Baxter Healthcare for 30 years before she...

Willard J. Kramer

Willard J. Kramer

Jun 19, 2014

Willard J. Kramer, 93, of Eaton, OH died Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Willard was born on June 28, 1920 at the family farm north of Eaton, the first of ten children of Horace W. and Iva Celeste Pence Kramer. Willard lived most of his life in his beloved Preble County, with the exception of...

Richard W. Waymire

Richard W. Waymire

Jun 19, 2014

Richard W. Waymire, age 72, of Eaton, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Reid Hospital & Health Care in Richmond, IN. Born on March 19, 1942 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio the son of the Donald R. "Sr." & Sarah L. (Rike) Waymire. Richard worked for Eaton City Schools from 1972 to 2010 and attended the Church of...

Robert Alan Thompson

Robert Alan Thompson

Jun 16, 2014

Robert "Bobby" Alan Thompson, age 58, of Eaton, Ohio passed away Monday, June 16, 2014. Bobby was born on July 9, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio, son of the late, Robert Paul & Hazel Maxine (Roe) Thompson. Bobby graduated from Eaton High School in 1974. Bobby had worked as a cook for TA, Travel Centers of America in Eaton, Ohio. Bobby...

Therese M. Crowe

Therese M. Crowe

Jun 10, 2014

THERESE M. (GAUDY) CROWE, age 89, formerly of Lewisburg, OH, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on October 31, 1924 in La Louviere, Belgium, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Carmen (Pernet) Gaudy. She was a member of the Preble County Homemakers and Visitation Catholic Church in Eaton, OH. Preceded in death by...

Rose Marie Stout

Rose Marie Stout

Jun 7, 2014

Rose "Marie" Stout, 82, of Camden, OH, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at her residence. Born on December 28, 1931 in Franklin, OH, she was the daughter of the late Carl B. & Anna (Barr) Henderson. Marie had worked for SCOPE, Preble County meals for the Elderly Program for 11 years. A 1949 Franklin High School graduate and member of...

Carol Sue Jenkins

Carol Sue Jenkins

Jun 7, 2014

CAROL SUE JENKINS, age 52, of Camden, OH, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on October 7, 1961 in Dayton, OH and was a former nurse's aide. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mallie (Hoskins) Jenkins.She is survived by her children, Amanda Sue Jenkins of Camden, Thomas David Jenkins of Miamisburg, OH,...

Ethel Lou Standridge

Ethel Lou Standridge

Jun 5, 2014

ETHEL LOU (MOORE) STANDRIDGE, age 64, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Camden, OH, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on June 29, 1949 in Hamilton, OH, daughter of the late Ervin McKinley and Marie Blonde (Dillon) Moore and was a 1967 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School. She was preceded in death by...

Wanda V. Hopper

Wanda V. Hopper

Jun 5, 2014

Wanda V. Hopper, age 77, of Englewood, passed away Thursday, June 5th, 2014 at Cypress Pointe Health Campus, Englewood, following an extended illness. She was born on January 24, 1937 in McKee, Kentucky. She was retired from Frigidaire Division of GM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Raymond Hopper, former Superintendent of Montgomery County Schools, in 1993,...

Rosalie D. "Rosie" Bowling

Rosalie D. "Rosie" Bowling

Jun 4, 2014

Rosalie D. "Rosie" (Helsley) Bowling, age 59, of Eaton, OH died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Rosie was born on February 20, 1955 in Dayton, OH daughter of Lester C. & Naomi R. (Hartman) Helsley, Jr.Preceded in death by her mother, Naomi Ruth (Hartman) Helsley; special companion, Charles Edward Smith; brother, Lester C. Helsley III;...

Arthur M. Richardson

Arthur M. Richardson

Jun 1, 2014

Arthur M. Richardson, age 76, of (Gasper Township) Eaton, OH passed away Sunday morning, June 1, 2014 at his residence. Arthur was born on August 12, 1937 in Preble County, OH the son of the late Rhodes & Esta M. (Jackson) Richardson. He was a Vietnam U.S. Army veteran and had also served with the 1487 Ohio National Guards for...

C. Jane Eikenberry

C. Jane Eikenberry

May 28, 2014

C. Jane (Curnutt) Eikenberry, 87 years, 2 months, 20 days, of Eaton, OH, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at her residence. Born on March 8, 1927 in Whittier, CA, she was the daughter of the late William Nelson & Esther Marie (Baker) Curnutt. She had attended school in Trotwood, OH and was a member of the Lower Twin Old German...

Ritadell Geeding

Ritadell Geeding

May 26, 2014

Ritadell "Rita" (Lundy) Geeding, age 77, of Campbellstown, OH, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 26, 2014. Rita was born in Richmond, IN on November 17, 1936 to the late James & Helen M. (Murphy) Lundy. A 1955 graduate of Centerville High School in Centerville, IN. Rita married Floyd Geeding on November 29, 1958 at the Campbellstown...

Debra Lee Martin

Debra Lee Martin

May 24, 2014

Debra Lee Martin, 57, of New Paris, OH, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at her residence. She was born on June 9, 1956 in Fairfield, Ohio. Debra was a member of the New Paris American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her mother & step-father: Doris & George Bouley of New Paris, OH; daughters: Renee Martin of Centerville, IN and Michelle Mackey...