Obituaries

Noah  W. Messmear

Noah W. Messmear

Nov 15, 2017

Noah W. Messmear, age 23 days, went to heaven on Wednesday November 15, 2017. He is survived by his parents Christa N Kreitzer & Alan C. Messmear: maternal grandparents Frank Wathen & Sharon Kreitzer: paternal grandparents Alvin & Jennifer Messmear. Friends may call on the family from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friday, November 24, 2017 at the Robert L....

Billy  D. Dennis

Billy D. Dennis

Nov 12, 2017

Billy D. Dennis age 80 of West Milton, Ohio passed away Sunday morning November 12, 2017 at Spring Meade Nursing Home in Tipp City, Ohio. Born in Wapanucka, Oklahoma on January 7, 1937 he was a son to the late Corbit W. & Minnie May (Chaney) Dennis. Billy was an avid "coon hunter" and had a love for going fishing....

Ronnie  N. Nolen

Ronnie N. Nolen

Nov 9, 2017

Ronnie N. Nolen, age 71 of Greenville, Ohio passed away Thursday morning November 9, 2017 at Resthaven Nursing Home in Greenville, OH. Born July 15, 1946 he was a son to the late Boyd & Rachel (Allen) Nolen. Ronnie was a Vietnam veteran having served in the United States Air Force from 1965-1969. He was a collector of many things,...

George  W. Bussard

George W. Bussard

Nov 9, 2017

George W. Bussard, 85, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Farmersville, OH, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 following an extended illness. Born August 5, 1932 in Lewisburg, OH, he was a son of Charles W. and Elizabeth (Weaver) Bussard. George proudly served with the US Air Force from 1951 - 1955 during the Korean War, and continued his military...

Anna Guard

Anna Guard

Oct 31, 2017

Anna Guard, 68, of Eldorado, OH, passed away Monday night October 31, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Born September 17, 1949 in Detroit, MI, she was a daughter of the late Phillip J. and Lillian E. (Engle) Adragna. Anna worked 20+ years as a cashier at the Kroger store in Richmond, IN. She was a born again child of God...

Benjamin Christian

Benjamin Christian

Oct 30, 2017

Benjamin Christian, 46, of Camden, OH, passed away Monday morning, October 30, 2017 following a long battle with MS. Born July 4, 1971, he was a son of Gerald M. Christian and Sheila L. (Combs) Hawk. A big hearted and kind man, he was a loyal father, son, brother and friend. He worked at Provimi in Lewisburg prior to his...

Ralph  D. Rust

Ralph D. Rust

Oct 27, 2017

Ralph D. Rust , 81, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. Born March 4, 1936 in Preble County, OH, he was the son of the late Homer and Ethel (Swink) Rust. He was a 1954 graduate of Dixon High School where he was a member of the undefeated baseball team in county play for the years...

Carolyn  J. Fryman

Carolyn J. Fryman

Oct 15, 2017

Carolyn J. Fryman, 75, of Miamisburg, OH, passed away on Sunday night October 15, 2017. Carolyn came into this world on February 4, 1942 in Paris, KY, one of eight children born to the late Graham and Margaret (Humphries) Myers. At one time she had worked at the Hasty Tasty Pancake House in Dayton, was an avid fan of Cincinnati...

Marie  C. Mullins

Marie C. Mullins

Oct 12, 2017

Marie C. Mullins, 99, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Thursday evening, October 12, 2017. Born September 9, 1918 in Fisty, KY, she was the oldest of 10 children born to the late Robert and Pollyann (Hurt) Combs. Marie retired in December of 1980 from the Inland Division of General Motors, Third Street Plant. She was preceded in death on...

Cynthia "Cindy" G. Wolf

Cynthia "Cindy" G. Wolf

Oct 5, 2017

Cynthia G. Wolf "Cindy" age 64 of Trenton, Ohio passed away Thursday October 5, 2017 at Hospice after a lengthy illness. Born September 4, 1953 she was a daughter to George and Roberta (Gibbs) Dearth. Cindy attended Freedom House Church in Trenton, OH. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family; she was a loving mother & grandmother. Cindy was very...

Neil  E. Drummond

Neil E. Drummond

Oct 5, 2017

Neil E. Drummond, 81, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away late Thursday evening, October 5, 2017 at the The Otterbein in Lebanon. He was born January 2, 1936 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Ralph L. and Jessie M. (Ingram) Drummond. Neil was a retired plumber and pipe fitter whom had had worked the local union. He was a member of...

Rita  A. Columbe

Rita A. Columbe

Oct 4, 2017

Rita A. Columbe, age 88 of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Wednesday October 4, 2017. Born August 3, 1929 she was a daughter to the late August & Matilda (Harting) Ferdelman. Rita worked many years as a book-keeper and retired from the City of Dayton. She enjoyed reading, the outdoors, and spending time with family....

Sharon  J. Adams

Sharon J. Adams

Sep 29, 2017

Sharon J. Adams, 64, of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday night, September 29, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Sharon was born September 23, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Doris L. (Newman) Adams. A lifelong resident of Preble County, she worked for 27 years for Parker Hannifin Corporation. Loving, caring and providing for her family brought...

Mrs.  Pauline Kirchhofer

Mrs. Pauline Kirchhofer

Sep 29, 2017

Pauline Kirchhofer, 81, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017. Born September 16, 1936, she was the youngest of seven children born to Oscar H. and Luella (Holliman) Smith. At an early age, Pauline began work at Wayne Candies in Ft. Wayne, IN. She married her sweetheart Willard F. Kirchhofer on May 6, 1967. After marrying,...

Deloris  G. (Lewis)  Mason

Deloris G. (Lewis) Mason

Sep 28, 2017

Deloris G. Mason (Lewis) age 76 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday September 28, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. Born February 5, 1941 she was a daughter to the late Eugene & Margaret (Wilhoite) Pelfrey. Deloris was a member of the Sugar Valley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed entertaining the grandkids, and spending time with family. She will...

William  F. Allbright

William F. Allbright

Sep 12, 2017

William F. Allbright, age 44 of Eaton, passed awayTuesday morning, September 12, 2017. He was born November 8, 1972 in Dayton, OH to Jackie (Hodapp) Lee and the late Cecil R. Allbright. In addition to his beloved father, William was preceded in death by his son William Zachary Allbright. He is survived by his children Renée (Jake) Pardue and Zack...

Carol  J.D. Drummond

Carol J.D. Drummond

Sep 8, 2017

Carol Jeanette Della Drummond, age 78 of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday September 8, 2017 in Lebanon, OH. Born August 28, 1939 she was a daughter to the late Joseph & Mildred (Glover) Cattlett. Carol worked many years at Famous- Barr Dept. Store in the salon as a cosmetologist. She was an active member of the Kingdom Hall...

Letetia "Tish" A. Rawles

Letetia "Tish" A. Rawles

Aug 31, 2017

Letetia Anna "Tish" Rawles, 69, passed away Thursday morning, August 31, 2017 at the Laurels of Mt. Vernon in Mt. Vernon, OH, following an extended illness. Tish was born February 28, 1948 in Dyersburg, TN. She was a 1965 graduate of Indian Lake High School in Logan County, OH, and went on to earn her Bachelors Degree in Counseling from...

Robert  "Ed" Dunn

Robert "Ed" Dunn

Aug 24, 2017

Robert "Ed" Dunn , age 86, of Richmond, IN, passed away Thursday night August 24, 2017. Born March 5, 1931 in Estill, KY, he was one of 13 children born to the late Jeff and Hester (Bryant) Dunn. Robert was a member of Living Faith Church of God in Richmond and formerly attended the Oak Park Church of God in...

Mark  J. Goeke

Mark J. Goeke

Aug 23, 2017

Mark J. Goeke, 66, of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017, following a lengthy illness. Born September 26, 1950, he was a son of John J. and Louise (Davis) Goeke. Mark was a graduate of Chaminade High School in Dayton and graduated in 1973 from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry. For 37 years,...