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James W. “Big Jim” King  Sr.

James W. “Big Jim” King Sr.

Jun 19, 2018

James Warren "Big Jim" King, Sr., of Dayton, Ohio, passed away suddenly Tuesday night June 19, 2018. Born September 18, 1941 in Dayton, OH, he was a son of the late Randy and Elnora Coldiron. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his youngest son David; sister Clara Hickman, and brother Lewis "Knuckle" Coldiron. He is...

Carolyn  L. Stubbs

Carolyn L. Stubbs

Jun 15, 2018

Carolyn L. Stubbs, 77, of Eaton, OH, passed into eternity suddenly on Friday evening, June 15, 2018. Born March 2, 1941, she was a daughter of Orville and Lucille (Donson) Brandenburg. Carolyn was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Eaton and former member of first Brethren Church in Gratis. She enjoyed reading, watching daytime television shows and was a...

Verna  Ruth Martin

Verna Ruth Martin

Jun 3, 2018

Verna Ruth Martin, 82, of Centerville, IN and formerly of West Alexandria, OH and Woodhaven, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning June 3, 2018. Born September 8, 1935 in Rose Hill, VA, she was a daughter of the late Millard D. and Nora Lee (Osborne) Hensley. Verna worked for several years at McCall Publishing in Dayton. When she met...

Myrtle Eck

Myrtle Eck

Jun 2, 2018

Myrtle Eck, 89, formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 2, 2018. Born February 15, 1929 in Hamilton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Aster Ash, Sr. and Bessie Ash. Mrs. Eck worked as an administrative assistant for the Federal Land Bank from 1972-1985. She was a member of the Eaton United Church of Christ and...

Lee  R. Musgrave

Lee R. Musgrave

Jun 1, 2018

Lee R. Musgrave, 85, of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday morning, June 1, 2018. Born March 17, 1933 in Willowood, OH, he was a son of the late Mayford T. and Mildred I. (Hardy) Musgrave. Lee earned two Bachelor's degrees from Wilmington College in both Education and Chemistry, and went on to earn his Master's degree in Chemistry from Miami...

Roxanne Bryant

Roxanne Bryant

May 18, 2018

Roxanne Bryant, 57, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday morning, May 18, 2018 at her home, following a lengthy illness. Born January 16, 1961, she was the daughter of Charles and Lorena Sue (Campbell) Flora. Roxanne worked for 20 years as an Assistant to the Treasurer for the New Lebanon Board of Education, and previously as a secretary for...

Dale  E. Pope

Dale E. Pope

May 17, 2018

Dale E. Pope, 64, of Camden, OH, passed away on Thursday morning, May 17, 2018. Born July 3, 1953 in Middletown, OH, he was one of eight children born to the late Robert and Marie (Yocum) Pope. Dale worked in the Maintenance Department of AK Steel for 34 ½ years, retiring in 2005. He was a caring and loving husband,...

Edwin  G. Porter

Edwin G. Porter

May 13, 2018

Edwin Gaylord Porter of Brookville, OH, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018. He was born in Keene, OH on September 18, 1921 to the late Harry and Doris (Gaskill) Porter. He was a 1939 graduate of Mingo Junction High School and was a 1948 graduate of the Ohio State University, where he was a member of the Varsity Track...

Mary  Ann Bush

Mary Ann Bush

May 9, 2018

Mary Ann (Barker) Bush, age 83, formerly of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed from this earthly world and entered the Gates of Heaven on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Elbert Sr., she leaves behind her cherished son, Elbert Carl, Jr. (Jesica) as well as her treasured grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, and...

Earlene Ogles

Earlene Ogles

May 8, 2018

Earlene Ogles, 89, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 8, 2018. Born on March 29, 1929 in Russellville, KY, she was one of six children born to Jack and Eva (Gilliam) Knight. For 16 + years she worked as a Nursing Assistant at Heartland of Eaton (now Maple Gardens). She was a longtime faithful member of the...

Janice  M. Whited

Janice M. Whited

May 4, 2018

Janice M. Whited, 83, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 4, 2018. Janice was born on August 30, 1934 in New Castle, IN, she was the daughter of the late Max and Kathryn (Swoveland) Bond. She had worked for the Dayton Newspapers for over 15 years and retired in the early 1980's as a supervisor...

Eric  M. (Hofacker)  Rike

Eric M. (Hofacker) Rike

May 2, 2018

Eric M. Rike (Hofacker) age 30, of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away Wednesday evening, May 2, 2018 at his home. Born October 18, 1987 in Greenville, Ohio to Randall & Donna (Maynard) Hofacker, he was one of 5 boys. Eric loved spending time with his friends and listening to music. Preceded in death by grandparents Thelma & Carl Hofacker: grandmother Blanche...

James  E. Brown

James E. Brown

Apr 27, 2018

James E. Brown, age 69 of Eaton Ohio went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday evening April 27, 2018. Born June 13, 1948 in Sinks Grove, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Edward J. And Sylvia (Hoke) Brown. U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Jim had worked as a route salesman for Perfection Bakery...

Leland “Lee” L. Hart

Leland “Lee” L. Hart

Apr 26, 2018

Leland L. "Lee" Hart, Sr., 86, of Dayton, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Born March 5, 1932 in Corbin, KY, he was a son of the late Eugene F. and Carman R. (Goodin) Hart. Lee retired in 1990 after 28 + years as a machine operator for Modern Industrial Plastics, working...

Bonnie  J. Mowen

Bonnie J. Mowen

Apr 22, 2018

Bonnie J. Mowen, 82, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Born June 23, 1935 in Eaton, she was the daughter of the late John J. Stover, Sr. and Mildred L. (Snyder) Stover. Bonnie was a 1953 graduate of Eaton High School, had worked several years at Johnson Chevrolet in Eaton and then 31 years in administration...

Carolyn  J. Graham

Carolyn J. Graham

Apr 20, 2018

Carolyn J. Graham, age 78 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, April 20, 2018 at Maple Gardens Nursing Home, Eaton, OH. Born May 06, 1939 in Camden, OH she was a daughter to the late Glenn & Mildred (Ferris) Cohee. Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family; her family and grandchildren meant the world to her. She was a...

Shirley  J. Hollingsworth

Shirley J. Hollingsworth

Apr 13, 2018

Shirley Jean Hollingsworth, 83, formerly of Lamarque, TX, passed away Friday evening April 13, 2018. Born July 13, 1934 in Tulsa, OK, she was the daughter of the late Harry Oswald and Loneta Leona (Hollis) Patterson. Shirley was a lifelong educator. She earned her Bachelors Degree at Abilene Christian College, her Masters Degree from Texas Women's College, and her PhD...

Kenneth  R. Owens

Kenneth R. Owens

Apr 11, 2018

Kenneth R.Owens, 75, of Germantown, OH, passed into eternity suddenly at his home on Wednesday afternoon, April 11, 2018. Ken was born March 29, 1943 in Pigeon Roost, KY, one of 11 children born to Watson and Polly Jane (Bush) Owens. He served for two years with the US Army during the Vietnam War from May of 1968 to May...

Gene  L. Ballinger

Gene L. Ballinger

Apr 8, 2018

Gene Lee Ballinger age 86 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday April 8, 2018 at State of the Heart Care Center Greenville OH after an extended illness. He was born July 17, 1931 in Camden, Ohio to the late John and Mary Ballinger. He was a devoted husband of 62 years to the late Mary Louise Ballinger who died...

Colleen Mason

Colleen Mason

Apr 7, 2018

Colleen Mason, age 77 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. Born March 10, 1941 she was a daughter to the late Willard & Ruby (Frye) Muncy. Colleen enjoyed reading, doing crafts ,crocheting and puzzles. She had a kind soul and was always helping people with anything that she could. In addition...

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