Obituaries

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...

William Earl George

William Earl George

May 23, 2025

William Earl George, age 87, of Camden, OH passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 4, 1937 in London, KY to the late John Ancil and Eula Lee (Chesnut) George.

Earl was a 1956 graduate of Camden High School, where he played baseball and basketball for “The Camden...

Donald Ralph Kinsler

Donald Ralph Kinsler

May 22, 2025

Donald “Ralph” Kinsler, age 85, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his home. Ralph was born on April 11, 1940 in Stonega, VA to the late Milford Kinsler and Maggie Horton Coursey. 

Ralph retired from the Chrysler Corporation in Dayton after 30 years of employment. He loved the mountains of his childhood Big Stone Gap, VA;...

Marjorie Lou DeGarmo

Marjorie Lou DeGarmo

May 18, 2025

Marjorie Lou DeGarmo, age 93, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Sunday, May18, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. She was born November 19, 1931 in Dayton, OH to the late Lawrence William and Gladys Marie Gantt. 

Marjorie was an excellent mother and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, painting and making crafts. She worked at Barnets Mill in Camden...

John E. Haberny

John E. Haberny

May 16, 2025

John E. Haberny, age 71, of Gratis Township, OH passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Madison, WI on May 29, 1953 to the late Edward C. and Mary Ann (Hastings) Haberny. 

John married the love of his life, Delores J. Reynolds on February 16, 1985. He was very hardworking; he worked as...

Gene R. Lindley

Gene R. Lindley

May 13, 2025

Gene R. Lindley, age 87, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. He was born January 31, 1938 in Hagerstown, IN to the late Nash and Edith (Waltz) Lindley. Gene was a 1955 graduate of Hagerstown High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Economics from Purdue University...

Barbara Ellen Roberts

Barbara Ellen Roberts

May 11, 2025

Barbara Ellen Roberts, age 71, of Somerville, OH passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Kettering Health Hamilton. She was born August 29, 1953 in Middletown, OH to the late Walter and Lois (Thompson) Schneider. She dearly loved spending time with her family; was a member of the West Elkton Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary; she enjoyed cooking and baking;...

Norma Frances Mikesell

Norma Frances Mikesell

May 9, 2025

Norma Frances (Moberly) Mikesell, age 85 of West Alexandria, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Norma was born April 15, 1940, to the late William “Bill” and Helen (Henderson) Moberly in Eaton, OH. She was one of 11 children and a 1958 graduate of West Alexandria High...

Ada Wysong

Ada Wysong

May 7, 2025

Ada Wysong, age 97, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. She was born November 1st, 1927 in Preble County to the late David and Grace (House) Rike. She attended Lanier School in West Alexandria. Ada began her career as a welder at Rexarc and retired after 25 years. Ada married her soulmate...