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Thomas A. Mckee

Thomas A. Mckee

Jun 27, 2024

Thomas “Tom” A. McKee,

Age 72, of Eaton, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with cancer on June 27,2024.

He was born January 4, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio.

Tom was a 1970 graduate of Twin Valley South. In recent years, Tom was...

John L. Kimball

John L. Kimball

Jun 20, 2024

John L. Kimball

81, of West Alexandria, passed away from the effects of Agent Orange, on Thursday, June 20, 2024 with his loving family by his side.

He was born January 3, 1943, in Hamilton, to the late Mark R. and Rosara H. (Walter) Kimball.

In...

Dawn (Cochran)  Hensley

Dawn (Cochran) Hensley

Jun 4, 2024

Dawn (Cochran) Hensley

55, of Eaton, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Walter Cochran; mother-in-law, Betty Hensley; grandmother, Grammy; aunts, Yvonne Williams and Sandy Foust.

Dawn is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, James Hensley; children,...

Joy Kemper

Joy Kemper

May 31, 2024

Joy Kemper

83, of Eaton, passed away, Friday, May 31, 2024.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 4PM to 5PM at PREBLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL CENTER, 3377 US Route 35 East, West Alexandria 45381.  The funeral service will begin at 5PM.

James "Jimmy" Prestel

James "Jimmy" Prestel

May 30, 2024

James “Jimmy” Prestel

55, of Lewisburg, unexpectedly passed away in his sleep, Thursday, May 30, 2024.

He was born November 5, 1968, in Dayton, to his parents, Bill and Sandy Prestel.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his dad, and uncle, Bruce.

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Don Foust

Don Foust

May 27, 2024

Don Foust

72, of Eaton, went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 27, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer.

He was born September 29, 1951, in Spring Grove, Indiana to the late Eldon R. Sr., and Mary Alice (Juday) Foust.

In addition to his...

Ben C. Mears, Jr.

Ben C. Mears, Jr.

May 15, 2024

Ben C. Mears Jr. (RED)

89, of West Alexandria, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was surrounded by family as he passed into eternity.

Ben was born at home on a snowy May 1, 1935, in Miamisburg, Ohio to the late Ben C. and...

Malcolm D. Eby

Malcolm D. Eby

May 15, 2024

Malcolm D. Eby

78, of Eaton, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

He was born March 22, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Howard W. and Mildred R. (Sluterbeck) Eby.

In addition to his parents, Malcolm was preceded in death by his brothers, Morris (Micki)...

Minnie Louise (Knight)  Dennis

Minnie Louise (Knight) Dennis

May 8, 2024

Minnie Louise “Lou” Dennis

87, of Eaton, formerly West Alexandria, peacefully went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

She was born April 2, 1937, in Russellville, Kentucky, to the late Jasper and Evie J. (Gilliam) Knight.

In addition to her parents, Lou was...

Sherry L. (Taylor)  Crooks

Sherry L. (Taylor) Crooks

Apr 30, 2024

Sherry Crooks

69, of Richmond, Indiana, formerly of Preble County, left Tuesday, April 30, 2024, and is now dancing with Jesus in her Heavenly Home.

She was born February 4, 1955, in Hamilton, to the late Paul M. and Doris E. (Gilbert) Taylor.

Sherry is survived...

James E. Moodie

James E. Moodie

Apr 29, 2024

James Edward Moodie

87, of West Alexandria, died Monday at Hospice of Dayton. He had battled serious illness for more than a decade.

“Jim”, as he was known to family and friends, was born on Oct. 22, 1936, to Elfrieda and Edward Moodie in Dayton. While attending West Alexandria High...

Hunter Dean Howard

Hunter Dean Howard

Apr 22, 2024

Hunter D. Howard was born silent into this world on Monday April 22, 2024.  He joined his sibling, Owen, Ella Mae and Terry Charles in heaven. Hunter leaves behind his parents, Terry and Tamara (Young) Howard, and sibling, who will hold him in their hearts forever.  There will be a grave side service at Preble Memory Gardens on Monday...

Richard Lee Tackett

Richard Lee Tackett

Apr 21, 2024

Richard Lee Tackett It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Lee Tackett (Eaton, Ohio), who passed away on April 21, 2024, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. He was pre deceased by his parents, Boyd Tackett and Dorothy Tackett; his brothers, Jerry and Donald Tackett; and sister Anita...

Beatrice Marie (Clifford)  Kingsley

Beatrice Marie (Clifford) Kingsley

Apr 20, 2024

Beatrice Marie Kinglsey

Age 84 and was born June 4, 1939, to Ethyl McKinley and Lydia (Moore) Clifford, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Beatrice retired from Food Filter Corp. in 2002.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley LeRoy Kingsley in May of...

Michael J. Jaques

Michael J. Jaques

Apr 19, 2024

Michael Jaques

24, of Oxford, formerly Camden, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024.

He was born August 29, 1999, in Middletown, to Matthew J. and Jean (Might) Jaques.

He was preceded in death by his mom, Jean; and sister, Benji.

Michael is...

Barbara S. (Mills)  Wyatt

Barbara S. (Mills) Wyatt

Apr 15, 2024

Barbara (Mills) Wyatt

89, of West Alexandria, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 15, 2024.

She was born September 1, 1934, in Salt Gum, Kentucky, to the late Ennis Mills and Rebecca (Bennett) Morgan.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death...

Daisy M. (Worley)  Evans

Daisy M. (Worley) Evans

Apr 12, 2024

Daisy M. Evans

86, of Preble County, passed away at home on April 12, 2024.

She was born December 13, 1937 in Clarksville, GA to the late Bill and Martha Worley and was one of ten children.

She was baptized on December 28, 1958 and was...

Todd Shiflett

Todd Shiflett

Apr 11, 2024

Todd Shiflett

58, of Preble County, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 11, 2024.

He was born July 16, 1965, in Dayton, to his parents, Donald (Diana) Shiflett and Kay (Tennyson) Richardson.

In addition to his parents, Todd is survived by his children, Valerie...

Cora Lee (Coker)  Jackson

Cora Lee (Coker) Jackson

Apr 11, 2024

Cora Lee Jackson (nee Coker) passed away on April 11, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio, at the age of 90.  She was born on April 11, 1934, in a coal mining camp in Virginia.  Cora was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She has a passion for gardening, especially flowers. She enjoyed listening to country music, particularly Loretta Lynn...

Catharine Pauline (Straszheim)  Barrett

Catharine Pauline (Straszheim) Barrett

Apr 8, 2024

Catharine Pauline Barrett (Straszheim)

Age 84 of Lexington, Ky. formerly of New Paris, Ohio peacefully passed away on Monday April 8, 2024, at Magnolia Village in Bowling Green KY.   She was born on June 15,1939 to the late John William and Martha (Koppe) Straszheim.

Catharine was preceded in death by...

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