Obituaries

Rhoda L. Shepherd

Rhoda L. Shepherd

Nov 7, 2025

Rhoda L. Shepherd, age 90, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. She was born March 23, 1935 in Hamilton, OH to the late William and Sarah Martin.

Rhoda dearly loved her dogs, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, her daily coffee; and most of all she dearly loved her family, always thinking...

David K. Dyer

David K. Dyer

Nov 6, 2025

David K. Dyer, age 67, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born September 26, 1958 in Hazelwood, NC to the late Vergil Ray and Jean (Bryson) Dyer.

Dave was an avid pool player and competed in leagues and tournaments. He was a professional drywaller and owned his own company in Eaton. He was a member...

Rose Marie Gunsalus

Rose Marie Gunsalus

Nov 1, 2025

Rose Marie Gunsalus, age 92, of West Alexandria, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. She was born April 6, 1933 in Eaton to the late Harry and Dora (Straw) Aukerman.

Rose always had a special place in her heart for children and was a teacher’s aide at Twin Valley Schools...

Sandra Jane Slade

Sandra Jane Slade

Oct 31, 2025

Sandra Jane (Line) Slade, age 86, of West Manchester, OH, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the Brookdale Englewood in Englewood, OH. She was born March 17, 1939 in Euclid, OH to the late Glenn Line and Helen Cynthia Aydelott and her parents who raised her, Rolan and Lucille Eliker.

She was the proud wife of longtime Preble County...

Beverly Ann Hartman

Beverly Ann Hartman

Oct 30, 2025

Beverly Ann Hartman of Eaton, Ohio born August 16, 1948 in San Antonio Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 77.

Beverly was a 1966 graduate of Fairmont East High School in Kettering, Oh. She went on to explore numerous employment opportunities, her favorite one being Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach before retiring as...

Jean Ann Young

Jean Ann Young

Oct 30, 2025

Jean Ann Young, age 78, of Camden, OH passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Oak Creek Terrace in Dayton. She was born August 17, 1947 in Richmond, IN to the late Francis and Alberta (Gray) Vardaman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Paul Green Young; and infant son Travis...

Marilyn June Moore

Marilyn June Moore

Oct 29, 2025

Marilyn June Moore, age 87, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 13, 1938, in Eldorado, Ohio, to the late Harold V. Sell and Ruth Emily (Leach) Sell.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 66 years, L. Jack Moore, her sister...

Cynthia D. Huddleson

Cynthia D. Huddleson

Oct 28, 2025

Cynthia D. Huddleson, age 79, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born January 10, 1946 in Dayton, OH to the late Noel and Helen (Coppock) Shiverdecker. 

Cynthia graduated from Northmont High School in 1964. She was the owner of TKL and Custom Lettering, where she designed and made custom...

Marion Stephen "Steve" Jones

Marion Stephen "Steve" Jones

Oct 27, 2025

Marion Stephen “Steve” Jones, age 70, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at home with his family by his side. He was born January 14, 1955 in Hamilton, OH to the late Marion Francis and Anna Louise (Riddle) Jones.

Steve graduated from New Miami High School in 1973. He was a proud veteran of the United States...

Jimmy R. Lovins

Jimmy R. Lovins

Oct 27, 2025

Jimmy R. Lovins, age 77, of Camden, OH passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the New Lebanon Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. He was born April 30, 1948 in Cincinnati, OH to the late John and Wanda (Jeffers) Lovins.

Jimmy was a US Air Force veteran and served from 1967 to 1970, working his way up to Sergeant. He worked...

Charles Daniel "Dan" Gabbard

Charles Daniel "Dan" Gabbard

Oct 25, 2025

Charles Daniel “Dan” Gabbard, age 84, of West Elkton, OH passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Pam Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Miamisburg. He was born March 8, 1941 in Lanier Township, OH to the late John and Fannie (Back) Gabbard.

Dan was a former student of Preble Shawnee High School. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Hoskins...

Sondra M. Mowry

Sondra M. Mowry

Oct 25, 2025

Sondra M. Mowry, age 88, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Vancrest of Eaton Healthcare Center. She was born November 11, 1936 in Dayton, OH to the late Otho Hubert and Ruth Lucille (Devers) Boyer.

Sondra retired as the Assistant Treasurer from National Trail Schools. She was a member of the Wares Chapel United Methodist Church...

Jerry L. Everhart

Jerry L. Everhart

Oct 22, 2025

Jerry L. Everhart, age 82, of Gratis, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 22 at Hospice of Middletown. He was born on March 26, 1943 in Greene County, TN to the late William S. and Eva Anna (Poe) Everhart.

Jerry had a long career at Mound Laboratories in Miamisburg, OH as a metrologist pioneering processes for measurement assurance. After retiring from...

Gordon Earl Turner

Gordon Earl Turner

Oct 22, 2025

Gordon Earl Turner, age 93, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Vancrest of Eaton Healthcare Center. He was born July 27, 1932 in Beattyville, KY to the late Harlan and Frankie M. (Toler) Turner.

Gordon was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served during the Korean War. He worked for North American Phillips Corporation as a regional...

Garrett Stephen LaRue

Garrett Stephen LaRue

Oct 19, 2025

Garrett Stephen LaRue, age 20, of Fountain City, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was born May 6, 2005, in Oxford, OH.

Garrett worked with his brother Eliott in landscaping and excavation work for many years; he was part of the rodeo crew for 3 Bar J; and currently worked as a sales associate at Wetzel Auto Group...

Christopher Michael "Chris" Schrimper

Christopher Michael "Chris" Schrimper

Oct 18, 2025

Christopher Michael “Chris” Schrimper, age 51, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Banner Health Page Hospital in Page, AZ. He was born May 15, 1974 in Hamilton, OH to Marilyn (Selke) Schrimper and the late David Schrimper.

Chris was a 1992 graduate of Talawanda High School; he worked at Procter & Gamble Ivorydale for 32...

Melodie Gayle Comer

Melodie Gayle Comer

Oct 16, 2025

Melodie Gayle Comer, age 67, of West Alexandria passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born February 16, 1958 in Dayton, OH to the late Thomas and Vivian Gail Clark.

Melodie was a 1976 graduate of Twin Valley South High School. She enjoyed gardening; riding motorcycles with her husband Chris; and most of all visiting the ocean.

In addition to...

Richard A. "Dick" Parks

Richard A. "Dick" Parks

Oct 14, 2025

Richard A. “Dick” Parks, age 78, of Eaton, OH went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long hard fought battle with cancer. He was born November 6, 1946 in Richmond, IN to the late Herman “Peanut” and Sara Parks.

Dick grew up in West Manchester where he...

Jayne Christine Miller

Jayne Christine Miller

Oct 11, 2025

Jayne Christine (Essig) Miller, age 76, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born March 15, 1949 in Middletown, OH to the late Milo P. and Ferne E. (Smith) Essig.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother John Essig; and her sister...

James "Jim" S. Dalgety

James "Jim" S. Dalgety

Oct 6, 2025

James "Jim" S. Dalgety, age 68, of Hamilton, OH passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on January 24, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN to the late William and Gloria (Clay) Dalgety.

Jim was a 1975 graduate of Williamsville North High School in Williamsville, NY. He went on to study at the University of Minnesota Duluth on a hockey...