Obituaries

Heather Nichole Doughman

Heather Nichole Doughman

Jul 1, 2025

Heather Nichole Doughman, age 38, of Georgetown, IN, formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at her home. She was born November 28, 1986 in Oxford, OH.

Heather was born with Cystic Fibrosis and just recently celebrated her 26th double lung transplant anniversary with her family. She was an ambassador for Children’s Medical Center in Dayton and...

Gene A. Emrick

Gene A. Emrick

Jun 29, 2025

Gene A. Emrick, age 94, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1931 in Farmersville, OH to the late Lawrence Everett and Mary (Izor) Emrick. Gene was a U.S. Navy Veteran that served during the Korean War. He was a very skilled outdoorsman; and worked as a blacksmith and...

Terrance L. Patterson

Terrance L. Patterson

Jun 27, 2025

Terrance “Terry” L. Patterson, age 72, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 with his family at his side. Born on September 28, 1953, Terry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he worked for many years as a dedicated and skilled welder at General Dynamics, where he...

Dan Day, Sr.

Dan Day, Sr.

Jun 26, 2025

Dan Day, Sr., age 84, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born February 4, 1941 in Breathitt County, KY to the late Marion and Edith (Collins) Day. 

Dan was a big family man. He was known to everyone as “Pap”, a name given to him by his beloved grandchildren. He was very personable and never...

Keith Alan Stikeleather

Keith Alan Stikeleather

Jun 25, 2025

Keith Alan Stikeleather, age 63 of Greenville, OH passed away on June 25, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1962 in Greenville. 

Keith was a very loving person and had a huge heart; he was always there for you. He was a very free spirit and lived on the edge, but he was also stubborn and determined. He loved riding...

Debra Ann Keener

Debra Ann Keener

Jun 24, 2025

Debra Ann Keener, age 67 of Avon Park, FL passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. She was born March 2, 1958 in Dayton, OH to the late Harold R. and Lois J. (Norvell) Keener. Debra was a very sweet, friendly person and was loved by anyone she met. She enjoyed playing bingo...

Roger A. Mitchell

Roger A. Mitchell

Jun 14, 2025

Roger A. Mitchell, age 68, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 15, 1956 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Leslie and Mary Lou Mitchell. Roger was a member of Abundant Life Tabernacle in Germantown, OH. He was a truck driver for Central Transportation for 16 years. In addition to...

Deborah Adele Heslop

Deborah Adele Heslop

Jun 14, 2025

Deborah Adele Heslop, age 76, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Don and Mary (Rockey) Ulrich. Debbie was a very loving person, and always willing to do anything for anyone. She was a social butterfly and worked hard to maintain meaningful relationships. She held a variety of...

Joe G. Meadows

Joe G. Meadows

Jun 11, 2025

Joe G. Meadows, age 86 of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents: Grant and Fannie (Holcomb) Meadows, and siblings: Herman, Mary, Grant Jr., Gene, Berdina, Faye, Effie and Taulbey. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Madonna (Dondi) Meadows, his children: Joseph (Gail) Meadows, Jenny...

Amber N. Jolly

Amber N. Jolly

Jun 7, 2025

Amber N. Jolly, age 45, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born February 19, 1980 in Lexington, KY. Anyone that crossed Amber’s path understood one thing clearly; she led her life with her heart. Even from a young age, our parents knew that Amber was an empathetic soul. Amber spent most of her adolescents...

Dana K. Anderson

Dana K. Anderson

Jun 4, 2025

Dana K. Anderson, age 62, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born July 6, 1962 in Salinas, CA. Dana grew up in Santa Rosa, CA. He loved music, specifically Lynyrd Skynyrd, and was an excellent guitarist. He was always tinkering in his garage; he would restore knives and enjoyed woodworking. He was a highly...

Kimberly L. Rockey

Kimberly L. Rockey

Jun 4, 2025

Kimberly L. Rockey, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton after a brief illness. She was born January 30, 1954 in Middletown, OH to the late Kenneth Charles and Margaret B. (Wills) Henderson. Kimberly had a great passion for lapidary rocks and making jewelry. She worked at Brown’s Nursery...

Betty J. Colvin

Betty J. Colvin

Jun 4, 2025

Betty J. Colvin, age 89, of Camden, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, OH. She was born on September 19, 1935 in Paintsville, KY to the late Norman and Lillie Butcher. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Colvin; daughter Jan Buckholtz; son-in-law Mike Vance; and brothers Robert "Bob" Butcher, Paul...

Norma J. Day

Norma J. Day

May 31, 2025

Norma J. Day, age 82, of West Alexandria, OH passed away May 31, 2025 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 2, 1943 in Richmond, IN to the late Stanley and Grace (Caskey) Webb.

Norma loved being outdoors, tending to her garden and spending time with family; her favorite seasons were spring and summer; and...

Billy Joe Kinder

Billy Joe Kinder

May 28, 2025

Billy Joe Kinder, age 68, of Brookville, OH and previously of Destin, FL passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Maple Gardens Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born April 8, 1957 in South Charleston, WV to the late Linsley Jackson and Irene Faye (Songer) Kinder.

Billy was a people person who didn’t know a stranger. He loved to make...

John R. Wambo

John R. Wambo

May 28, 2025

John R. Wambo, age 84, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born May 29, 1940 in Richmond, IN to the late Charles Emerson and June (Hitchcock) Wambo.

John was a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served as an honor guard for General McArthur and President John F. Kennedy’s funeral...

Paul R. Hamilton

Paul R. Hamilton

May 28, 2025

Paul R. Hamilton, age 90, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 13, 1935 to the late Albert and Daught (Stamper) Hamilton. 

Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman in his younger days and collected many guns over the years. He was an active member of the Bolivar Masonic Lodge...

Barbara Jean Kalter

Barbara Jean Kalter

May 28, 2025

Barbara Jean Kalter, age 75, of Gratis, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 13, 1950 in Dayton, OH to the late David and Elizabeth (Lowman) Kalter.

Barbara was a 1968 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School. She worked as a telephone operator for United...

Jeff A. Heiser

Jeff A. Heiser

May 26, 2025

Jeff A. Heiser, age 47, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born on May 2, 1978 in Richmond, IN. Jeff earned his certification in Diesel Mechanics from the University of Northwestern Ohio. He worked at Reco Corporation for 20 years. He loved to go fishing in Michigan; and...

William Roger McDermitt, Sr.

William Roger McDermitt, Sr.

May 23, 2025

William "Bill" Roger McDermitt, Sr., age 89, of New Paris, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. He was born on September 13, 1935 in San Diego, CA to the late Joseph Edward and Lillie Mae (Dickey) McDermitt. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife...