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Denver  L. Ernst

Denver L. Ernst

Sep 14, 2019

Denver L. Ernst, 57, of New Paris, OH, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2019 following a lengthy illness. He worked as a concrete finisher for many years with various construction companies. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting and horseback riding. He is survived by children Brandy Bell and husband Jeff of Hagerstown, Chance Ernst...

Herman Witt

Herman Witt

Sep 13, 2019

Herman Witt, 93, of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. Born July 24, 1926 in Irvine, KY, he was a son of the late Herbert and Frankie (Wiseman) Witt. He served with the US Army for seven months near the end of WW II. He retired in 1989 as a pipe fitter from Monsanto Corporation at the Miamisburg...

Bailey  Mae Kerns

Bailey Mae Kerns

Sep 9, 2019

Bailey Mae Kerns, infant daughter of Christopher B. and Carrie E. (Marker) Kerns of Eaton, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 hours after being born on September 8. She is preceded in death by maternal great grandfather Lloyd Marker, paternal great grandparents Ethel and Donald Kerns and Russel Johnson. In addition to her parents she is also survived by brothers...

Richard  H. Lefevre

Richard H. Lefevre

Sep 8, 2019

Richard H. LeFevre, 72, of West Alexandria, passed away Sunday morning, September 8, 2019 following an extended illness. Born January 20, 1947, he was the son of the late James and Stella LeFevre. Richard served two years with the US Army from 1966 - 1968. He had worked as a truck driver for many years. In addition to his parents,...

Donald  W. Lesnau

Donald W. Lesnau

Sep 7, 2019

Donald W. Lesnau, 74, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Saturday morning, September 7, 2019. Don was born October 10, 1944 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Frances Joseph and Pearl Hope (Moore) Lesnau. He served as a police officer with the City of Dayton from July of 1967 until December of 1992 and was a...

Jason  A. Floyd

Jason A. Floyd

Aug 29, 2019

Jason A. Floyd, 46, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away early Thursday morning, August 29, 2019. Born May27, 1973, he was a son of Rhonda Kay (Floyd) Marsh. He attended Eaton Schools and had done concrete work in Preble County. He loved animals and rescued and cared for many over the years. Survived by daughter Kristi Floyd of Eaton; grandson...

Donald  A. Mox

Donald A. Mox

Aug 28, 2019

Donald A. Mox, 67, a lifelong resident of New Lebanon, OH, passed away at his home early Wednesday morning, August 28, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born June 14, 1952, he was a son of the late Theodore and Betty (McNinch) Mox. A 1970 graduate of Dixie High School, he joined the U.S. Army in 1972 during the Vietnam War,...

Ellen  G. Marcho

Ellen G. Marcho

Aug 25, 2019

Ellen G. Marcho, (born Ellen Jane O'Dell), 84, of Inverness, FL, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019. She was born January 13, 1935, in Hamilton, OH, to the late Ulace J. and Gladys (Neanover) O'Dell. She was a 1953 graduate of Eaton High School and worked many years as a secretary. She later was the owner/operator of the Greyhound Bus...

Deborah  E. Norman

Deborah E. Norman

Aug 24, 2019

Deborah E. Norman, 69, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday morning, August 24, 2019 following a short illness. Born June 5, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Bayman Middelstetter and Evelyn (Rice) Middelstetter Leas. Deborah was working in the Custodial Maintenance Department of McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford for 20 years. She attended the Sugar Valley United Methodist...

Thomas  E. Vancamp

Thomas E. Vancamp

Aug 20, 2019

Thomas E. VanCamp, 58, of New Paris, OH, died suddenly on Tuesday morning August 20, 2019. Born August 7, 1961, he was a son of Jeanette (Farno) VanCamp-Jessee. He was the owner of Hair Bazaar 2000 in Richmond and also worked as a hot shot truck driver for the last several years. He enjoyed boating, playing pool and riding his...

Shirley  A. Phelps

Shirley A. Phelps

Aug 18, 2019

Shirley A. Phelps, 71, of Eaton, Ohio, passed into eternity on Sunday evening, August 18, 2019. Born December 22, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Violet (Neuman) Phelps. She worked several years as a custodian and helped maintain the I-70 rest area near the Ohio - Indiana line. She loved gospel music and was a former...

Ben  F. Mills

Ben F. Mills

Aug 17, 2019

Ben Mills, age 97 of New Lebanon, Ohio died at the VA Community Living Center on Saturday, August 17,2019. Born April 18, 1922 in Scalf, KY, he was a son of the late Sollie and Mealie (Mattingly) Mills. On November 18, 1942, at the age of 20, he was inducted into the US Army. A decorated veteran of WW II,...

Teresa  G. Mccown

Teresa G. Mccown

Aug 17, 2019

Teresa G. McCown, 55, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday August 17, 2019. Born December 31, 1963, she was a daughter of Olen and Margaret (Moses) McTeer-Leach. A 1983 graduate of Valley View High School, she was a former President and Board Member for the H.I.T. Foundation of Preble County. She is preceded in death by her father...

Oma  M. Brown

Oma M. Brown

Aug 8, 2019

Oma M. Brown, 84, formerly of Kettering, OH and Loma Linda, CA, passed away early Thursday morning, August 8, 2019. Born January 24, 1935 in Purcell, OK, she was a daughter of the late Albert L. and Charity (Chitwood) Brown. Oma was a graduate of the Diploma Program of the Miami Valley School of Nursing. She began her career as...

Wesley  Blane Bradley

Wesley Blane Bradley

Jul 28, 2019

Wesley Blane Bradley age 43 of West Alexandria, OH passed away July 28, 2019. He was born April 17, 1976 to Donald L. Bradley and Ruby D. (Baker) Bradley. Wesley was a professional painter by trade. A loving, giving father, Wesley leaves behind his wife Tasha (Webster) Bradley and son Jayden T. Bradley age 12. He is also survived by...

Robert  Jay Bell

Robert Jay Bell

Jul 19, 2019

Robert Jay Bell, 48, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Friday afternoon, July 19, 2019. Born September 3, 1970 in Biloxi, Mississippi, he was a son of the late Robert James Bell and Gladys (Lambert) Bell. Jay was a 1989 graduate of Eaton High School where he was well known for his athletic skills. He played basketball, football, and...

Francis  Eugene Newman

Francis Eugene Newman

Jul 19, 2019

Francis Eugene Newman, 90, of Richmond, IN, passed away at his home on Friday morning July 19, 2019. Born June 12, 1929 in Dixon Township, Preble County, OH, he was the son of the late Herbert D. and Huldah C. (Mountcastle) Newman. Mr. Newman retired after 36 years as a machine repairman from the Moraine, Ohio plant of the Delco...

Doris  Arlene (Wysong)  Wright

Doris Arlene (Wysong) Wright

Jul 16, 2019

Doris Arlene (Wysong) Wright Age 95, of Lewisburg, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 16, 2019. She was born April 27, 1924 in Montgomery County to the late Orville and Oma (Hull) Wysong. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Richard Wayne "Dick" Wright; daughters, Scherry Lynn Durham and...

Lola  B. Couch

Lola B. Couch

Jul 15, 2019

Lola B. Couch, 83, of New Lebanon, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, July 15,2019. Born August 6, 1935 in Sand Lick, KY, she was a daughter of the late Farris and Mary (Webb) Gabbard. She retired after 12 years with the Inland Division of General Motors and previously worked for St. John's Transportation as a school...

Robert Anthony “Tony” Ross

Robert Anthony “Tony” Ross

Jul 14, 2019

Robert Anthony "Tony" Ross, 50, of Richmond, IN, entered into eternity on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Born March 29, 1969 in Columbus, OH he was the son of Jerry Ross and Faith Karen (Foust) Ross. He was a 1987 graduate of Harbor Creek High School in Battle Creek, Michigan. He earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Kellogg Community College...

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