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Linda  C. Gale

Linda C. Gale

Apr 30, 2021

Linda C. Gale 56, of Homestead, Florida, formerly Kettering, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, John D. Jones; step-father, Lawrence Jones; and brother, Dale Jones. Linda is survived by her mom, Betty Jones; children, Brooke (Benjamin) Holway, Lindsay Gale, and Thomas (Jessica) Gale; grandchildren, Blake and Harper Holway,...

Susan  Kay Miller

Susan Kay Miller

Apr 29, 2021

Susan Kay Miller, 78, of West Manchester, OH, passed away early Thursday morning, April 29, 2021. Born March 3, 1943 in Greenville. OH, she was the daughter of the late Chalmer and Joanne (Martin) Mowery. She was a 1961 graduate of Greenville High School and then worked for several years at a Liberal Markets Grocery Store in Dayton. She formerly...

James H. “Shorty” Clark

James H. “Shorty” Clark

Apr 28, 2021

James H. "Shorty" Clark, a.k.a. James Robert Clark, 36 of New Paris, OH and formerly of Richmond, IN, passed away suddenly on April 28, 2021. He was born in Dallas, TX on February 4, 1985. He is survived by his mother Vicki "Vee" Clark and her partner Tami Freeman; children Alexis and Jami Clark; son Corbyn Clark and his mother...

Betty B. Rust

Betty B. Rust

Apr 23, 2021

Betty B Rust, (aka Mother Rust) age 88 of Eaton Ohio, passed away on April 23, 2021 from complications from a fall. She is survived by son Michael Rust; daughter Janice Taynor; granddaughter Cassidy Rust; daughter-in-law Diana Lubic; brother-in-law Lowell & Mary Rust and their children; sister-in-law Barbara Worley and her children; along with many close friends including Betty...

Douglas "Mouse" M. Phillips  Sr

Douglas "Mouse" M. Phillips Sr

Apr 9, 2021

Phillips, Douglas "Mouse" M. Sr Of West Alexandria, long time member of the Eaton Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, went to sleep, Friday, April 9 at Kettering Hospital. He was born March 25, 1942 in Sunbright, TN. He was beloved by all who knew him, and Doug never met a stranger. If you were fortunate enough to know him, you know...

Ralph "Bud" Dwane Creech

Ralph "Bud" Dwane Creech

Apr 8, 2021

Ralph Dwane "Bud" Creech 77, of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2021. At age 52, Bud gave up chasing women and settled down with Annie Nelson, whom he soon married. He retired from Roberds in 1999 after serving our country in the United States Air Force. Bud loved fishing, hunting, RC airplanes, and of his...

Herma  Lee Combs

Herma Lee Combs

Apr 6, 2021

Herma Lee (Cook) Combs age 86, of West Alexandria, Ohio finally completed her journey to Beulah Land on April 6, 2021 at Vancrest of Eaton. She was born in Kite, Kentucky on May 9, 1934 to William and Maggie (Harris) Cook. She was the youngest of eight children, all of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her...

Sharon Eby

Sharon Eby

Apr 4, 2021

Sharon Eby 76, of Lewisburg, passed away after a short illness, Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was born May 8, 1944 in Dayton, to the late Harold Taylor and Winifred Summers. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Brewer; son, Allen Eby; stepfather, Clellie Summers; and brother-in-law, Bob Summers. She is survived by...

William Randall "Randy" Dawson

William Randall "Randy" Dawson

Apr 3, 2021

William Randall "Randy" Dawson, 60, of Eaton, OH, passed away under Hospice care at his sister's home on Saturday afternoon, April 3, 2021. Born January 14, 1961 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the 4th born of 9 children to James E. and Edna M. (Gilkerson) Dawson. Following a debilitating auto accident 6 years ago, he was a resident of Maple...

Bertie  M. Garner

Bertie M. Garner

Apr 3, 2021

Bertie M. Garner, 93 of West Manchester, OH and formerly of Lewisburg, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, April 3, 2021. Born May 15, 1927 in Preble County, she was one of 9 children born to Ozro and Eva (Birkhead) Studebaker. At age 20, she married her sweetheart Howard J. Garner on August 19, 1947. She...

Josephine  A. Baker

Josephine A. Baker

Mar 22, 2021

Josephine A. Baker, 80, of Eaton, OH, passed away late Monday night March 22, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. Born June 2, 1940, she was one of eight children born to the late Chester and Marie (Rogers) Thompson. She worked as a caregiver for many years at group homes in Preble County that included The Preble County Home, Cedar Springs...

Robert  W. Lockard

Robert W. Lockard

Mar 21, 2021

Robert W. Lockard, 68, of Brookville, OH passed away early Sunday morning, March 21, 2021. He attended Milton Union High School in West Milton. He worked for 25 years with his dad at 3D Mold Tool and Die Company. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking his granddaughter on shopping sprees, eating his mom's cooking, fishing and hunting with...

David  A. Finley

David A. Finley

Mar 20, 2021

David A. Finley, 65, of Eaton, Ohio passed away Saturday morning March 20, 2021 following an extended illness. Born April 15, 1955, he was a son of the late James P. And Martha Lea (McCurry) Finley. He worked as a roofer for many years which gave him an opportunity to see much of America. He loved to ride his motorcycle,...

Joan Hayslip

Joan Hayslip

Mar 19, 2021

Betty (Joan) Hayslip, 92 of New Lebanon, OH passed away peacefully Friday evening March 19, 2021 at the Woodlands of Middletown Assisted Living Care Center, where she had been a resident since 2016. Joan was born December 18, 1928 in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Hayslip who passed on March 18, 1991, her father...

Larry  A. Williams

Larry A. Williams

Mar 15, 2021

Larry A. Williams 75, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 15, 2021. He was born August 22, 1945 in Eaton, to the late Thurman "Brownie" A. and Hazel M. (Neaves) Williams. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his siblings, Marvin T. Williams, Rosetta M. Miller, and Janice D. George. He is...

Norma  J. Hicks-Fraley

Norma J. Hicks-Fraley

Mar 12, 2021

Norma J. Hicks-Fraley 90, of Trenton, formerly Farmersville, finished her earthly journey Friday, March 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Curtis Hicks; her parents; and siblings. Norma is survived by her husband, Jessie Fraley; son and daughter-in-law, Doyle and Iris Hicks; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Larry Cole; grandchildren, Bryant Hicks and wife,...

Christine Newland

Christine Newland

Mar 12, 2021

Christine Newland, 86, of New Lebanon, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Friday afternoon, March 12, 2021 following a brief illness. Born December 7, 1934 in McKee, KY, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Lillie (Foulton) Minter. Chris was the type of person who never met a stranger. Her family and friends brought...

Kenny Ditmer

Kenny Ditmer

Mar 11, 2021

Kenny Ditmer 79, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born December 6, 1941 in West Alexandria, to the late Roscoe C. and Mary I. (Buehler) Ditmer. In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his siblings, Gene Ditmer, Bob Ditmer, Donnie Ditmer, and Mary Brower; and stepson, Rusty Morris....

Bernice Dunn

Bernice Dunn

Mar 6, 2021

Bernice Dunn, 90, of Richmond, IN, passed away Saturday night March 6, 2021 at her home following a short illness. Born August 15, 1930 in Rockcastle County, KY, she the second of eight children and the eldest daughter born to Ruffus and Frankie Jane (Miller) Gregory. A former resident of rural New Paris, OH, she had worked as the owner...

Andrew Azzalina

Andrew Azzalina

Mar 6, 2021

Andrew "Drew" Azzalina, 34, of Eaton, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning March 6, 2021. That same morning, in unrelated circumstances and unknown to each other, Drew's father Nick, also passed away. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents Carl and Patsy Azzalina and Francis Newkirk. Drew was born April 22, 1986, he was the eldest son of...

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