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Nancy Burnett

Nancy Burnett

Jan 22, 2013

Nancy L. Burnett, 77, of West Alexandria, OH, formerly of New Lebanon, OH and former 3 year resident of Heartland of Eaton, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, January 22, 2013, at Sterling House of Englewood. Born in a blizzard on her grandparents farm (Ed & Clara (Hull) Steck) on Amity Rd. in Brookville, OH to the late William & Frances (Rether)...

Stanley Koeller

Stanley Koeller

Jan 18, 2013

Stanley J. Koeller, 89, of Brookville, OH, and formerly of Preble County, OH, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, January 18, 2013. Born in West Alexandria, OH, he was a son of the late Fredrick W. & Lillie M. (Stanley) Koeller. A US Marine Corp veteran of WW II, he served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations. Mr. Koeller...

Benny  "Wayne" Shepherd

Benny "Wayne" Shepherd

Jan 7, 2013

Benny W. "Wayne" Shepherd, age 47, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly Monday night January 7, 2013. Wayne is preceded in death by step father Paul R. Beebe. He is survived by wife of 13+ years Denise K. (Mowell) Shepherd; step sons Kenneth and Jason Brannon: mother Sandra Beebe of Norfolk, VA: 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren: sister Deborah...

Jeanie Miller

Jeanie Miller

Jan 6, 2013

Jeanie A. Miller, 60, of New Paris, OH, passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, January 6, 2013 at her home. She had formerly worked as a Group Leader and Machine Operator at Neaton Auto Products in Eaton. She was preceded in death by parents Betty & Deward Salley. Survived by loving husband of 14 years, Larry D. Miller of New...

Denny Harrison

Denny Harrison

Jan 5, 2013

Denny L. Harrison, age 70, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, January 5, 2013 at his home. A son of the late Louis & Vera (Baker) Harrison, he had worked as an electoplater and heat treater at NCR for eight years and retired from WPAFB after 20 years of service. Denny attended Belmont High School in Dayton;...

Martha Fowler

Martha Fowler

Jan 4, 2013

Martha B. Fowler, age 77, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Camden, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, January 4, 2013. Born in Lexington, KY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph, Sr. & Inez (McClelland) Phelps. She was a longtime member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Camden. In addition to her...

Virginia Niles

Virginia Niles

Jan 2, 2013

Virginia M. Niles, 77, of New Lebanon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Born in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter of the late George L. & Agnes (Mausby) Schaffer. Virginia was a 1953 graduate of Jefferson High School and remained close with many of her classmates. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Martha Straszheim

Martha Straszheim

Dec 31, 2012

Martha A. Straszheim, age 98, of New Paris, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, December 31, 2012. Born in Eaton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Fred & Ella (Davis) Koppe. She was a member of the Eaton Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by beloved husband of 60 years, John...

Bert Wolf

Bert Wolf

Dec 26, 2012

Bert E. Wolf, 85, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday night, December 26, 2012. Born in Pleasant Plain, OH, he was a son of the late Eldron C. & Sarah M. (Rider) Wolf. Bert was a longtime, faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Eaton. He retired from Steinke Tractor...

Lola Sams

Lola Sams

Dec 23, 2012

Lola M. Sams, 93, of Camden, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 23, 2012. Born in Oxford, OH, she was a daughter of the late Samuel L. & Flora E. (Root) Groves. She worked many years as a beautician in Camden and also as the manager for the snack counter at Preble Lanes in Eaton. In addition to...

Randall Craft

Randall Craft

Dec 22, 2012

Randall C. Craft, age 58, of West Alexandria, OH, entered into eternity on Saturday afternoon, December 22, 2012. He was a son of the late Henry & Helen (Garrett) Craft. Randy grew up in West Middletown, OH and was a 1973 graduate of Madison High School. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death on October 21, 2012...

Gail Coleman

Gail Coleman

Dec 4, 2012

Gail Y. Coleman , age 61, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 2012 after a long, long struggle with illness. She was the daughter of Frank & Maxine A. (Connell) Coleman. Gail is survived by daughter & son-in-law Michelle & Colin Neff of Nashville, TN: granddaughter Emery Neff of Nashville: grandson Rowan Neff of Nashville:...

Jeanette Jessee

Jeanette Jessee

Nov 25, 2012

Jeanette C. Jessee, 80, of Eaton (New Hope), OH, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, November 25, 2012. Jeanette was a daughter of the late Julius & Alvina (Menker) Farno. She had worked for Parker Hannifin in Eaton, retiring in 1989; and was a member of Visitation Catholic Church in Eaton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Cecil Gehron

Cecil Gehron

Nov 13, 2012

Cecil E. Gehron, 84, of New Hope (Eaton), OH went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday night, November 13, 2012. Born in Germantown, OH, he was a son of the late Richard & Ada (Mercer) Gehron. Mr. Gehron served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1948 - 1952. A member of the UAW, he...

Sharon Bleil

Sharon Bleil

Oct 26, 2012

Sharon E. Bleil, 58, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly early Friday morning, October 26, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Hollie & Dorothy (Meek) Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother Troy "Toy" Williams: sisters Dolores Curry and Sue Adamson. Survived by children Erica Bowden & husband Jim of New Carlisle,...

Charlotte Craft

Charlotte Craft

Oct 21, 2012

Charlotte S. Craft, 55, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away suddenly early Sunday morning, October 21, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Frank & Jean (Warner) Smith. Charlotte served her community for over 18 years with the West Alexandria EMS. She was currently working as a Paramedic for MedCorp in the Dayton area. Survived by husband of 31...

Donald Baker

Donald Baker

Oct 20, 2012

Donald L. Baker, 64, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, October 20, 2012, surrounded by his family. Don was a son of Herman & Martha (Mattix) Baker. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Marine Corp; and retired after 30 years from the State of Ohio, serving 10 years...

Farrell Baker

Farrell Baker

Oct 20, 2012

Farrell Ray Baker, age 76, of Camden, OH, passed away Saturday night October 20, 2012 at Woodland Country Manor, with family and friends by his side. He was the son of the late Bob & Marie (Buehner) Baker. He retired from Browning Manufacturing after 29 years. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Ann: and brothers Sam and...

Johnnie  "Hammer" Nolen

Johnnie "Hammer" Nolen

Oct 16, 2012

Johnnie H. "Hammer" Nolen, 62, of New Hope, OH, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, October 16, 2012. Born in Teges (Clay Co.), KY, he was a son of the late Boyd & Rachel (Allen) Nolen. From an early age, he lived with and was raised by his aunt and uncle Alta & Olen Cantrell. As a young man, he...

Charles Bingham

Charles Bingham

Oct 13, 2012

Charles D. Bingham, 76, of Dayton, OH, died suddenly on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Born in Wartburg, TN, he was a son of the late Benjamin D. & Barbara A. (Freytag) Bingham. Mr. Bingham retired in 1998 after 30 years from McCauley Propeller Systems, Vandalia, OH plant. He was a kind, gentle and generous man who was always willing to...

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