Obituaries

Bruce Edward Cunningham

Bruce Edward Cunningham

Jan 27, 2026

Bruce Edward Cunningham, age 71, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 07, 1954 in Dayton, OH to the late Merle and Lula (Berry) Cunningham. He was a 1973 graduate of Twin Valley South High School.

Bruce retired from the trackgang at AK Steel (ARMCO)....

Joy Lynne Turner

Joy Lynne Turner

Jan 24, 2026

Joy Lynne Turner, age 73, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties in Middletown, OH. She was born August 1, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late James Wesley Sr. and Johanna Mae (Karns) Pelling.

Joy was a member of the Eaton Community Church where she enjoyed participating in Bible Study;...

Julia Mae "Judy" Pierce

Julia Mae "Judy" Pierce

Jan 23, 2026

Julia Mae “Judy” Pierce, age 86, of Eaton, OH passed away at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, OH on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born April 2, 1939 in Richmond, IN to the late Reuben and Elizabeth (Williamson) Toms.

Judy would handwrite letters to all of her friends and family, offering them support and encouragement. She was a thoughtful person and...

Ronald G. Barnhart

Ronald G. Barnhart

Jan 23, 2026

Ronald G. Barnhart, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 22, 1943 in Miamisburg, OH to the late Irvin and Pearl (Anspach) Barnhart. .

Ron attended Miamisburg Schools. He drove over the road and local semi-trucks for many years, retiring from Saia Trucking Company...

Connie R. Hudson

Connie R. Hudson

Jan 23, 2026

Connie R. Hudson, age 71, of Kettering, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 4, 1954 in Dayton.

She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Hudson; mother and stepfather Blanche and Bob Bennett; and father Clarence Lindsey. 

She is survived by her...

Lisa Ann Eaton

Lisa Ann Eaton

Jan 23, 2026

Lisa Ann Eaton, age 58, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at her home. She was born April 10, 1967 in Dayton, OH to the late Gary Arthur and Julia Faye (Black) Spitler.

She was an animal lover and worked as a dog groomer at Puppy Clips in Eaton. She loved traveling, riding her motorcycle and being...

Harry Richard Bailey

Harry Richard Bailey

Jan 21, 2026

Harry Richard Bailey, age 79, of Somerville, OH passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home. He was born September 30, 1946 in Hamilton, OH to the late Shelby W. and Bertha May (Holton) Bailey.

A devoted and loving father whose heart was as big and open as the fields he cherished. Harry retired from W.R. Grace in Cincinnati...

Doris Faye "Dottie" Bourne

Doris Faye "Dottie" Bourne

Jan 19, 2026

Doris Faye “Dottie” Bourne, age 76, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026 at The Sanctuary of Wilmington Place in Dayton. She was born April 14, 1949 in Hamilton, OH to the late John and Minnie (Cochran) Sasser.

Dottie was a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School. She retired from the benefits office at Miami University in...

Helen Marie Cox

Helen Marie Cox

Jan 15, 2026

Helen Marie Cox, age 82, of Brookville, OH, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Village Green Nursing Home in Greenville, OH. She was born March 4, 1943 in Ft. Benning, GA to the late Oscar and Ora Fillers.

She married Phil Cox on July 26, 1953 and was married until Phil’s passing on June 24, 2020. She retired...

Marna Lee Beneke

Marna Lee Beneke

Jan 15, 2026

Marna Lee Beneke, age 91, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 11, 1934 in West Alexandria to the late Robert and Mary Barton.

Marna graduated from Lanier High School in 1952; she worked at Peffly Ford in Dayton as a payroll clerk for 22...

Mary Ann Centers

Mary Ann Centers

Jan 15, 2026

Mary Ann Centers was called home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2026. 

Born Mary Ann Caplinger on May 1, 1932 in West Union, Ohio to Adrienne and Albert Caplinger. She was the eldest of seven children. 

She professed her life to Christ at an early age and was a faithful servant to Jesus, her Lord and Savior. She was...

Dustin Cody McGlothin

Dustin Cody McGlothin

Jan 13, 2026

Dustin Cody McGlothin, 39, of Trenton, OH passed away unexpectedly on January 13th, 2026. He was born November 10, 1986 in Dayton, OH.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather Robyn and Randy Combs; his chosen daughter Montanna McGlothin; his siblings Timothy Jr., John Wesley, Linda, Jennifer, T.J and James; Grandparents Hurkus and Freeda Combs; uncles Sam Toler and Tony...

Clara J. Myers

Clara J. Myers

Jan 12, 2026

Clara J. Myers, age 94, of Somerville, OH passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties in Franklin. She was born April 2, 1931 in Grafton, WV to the late William L. and Bessie Mildred (Renshaw) Hinkston.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and GG.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Stella G. Eby

Stella G. Eby

Jan 6, 2026

Stella G. Eby, age 94, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born April 4, 1931 in Means, KY to the late Raleigh and Rosalee (Neal) Goodpaster.

Stella grew up a sharecropper’s daughter in Williamstown, KY. She was very artistic and could do just about anything she put her mind to. In addition to being a...

Deborah Kay Lemen

Deborah Kay Lemen

Jan 3, 2026

Deborah Kay Lemen, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. 

Deborah was born on March 3, 1950, in Massillon, Ohio, to Charles and Della Bach, who preceded her in death. She was raised in Dalton, Ohio, where she attended local schools and graduated from Dalton High School, Class of 1968.

Debbie built a life centered on family,...

Frank E. Davis III

Frank E. Davis III

Jan 3, 2026

Frank E. Davis III, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born October 21, 1948 in Middletown, OH.

Frank was a proud graduate of Trenton High School. After completing his education, he worked in maintenance at Armco Steel for 30 years until retirement. Throughout his life, he had a passion for farming and animals, especially his...

Shirley J. Kastens

Shirley J. Kastens

Jan 3, 2026

Shirley J. Kastens, age 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born on January 2, 1935 in Preble County, OH.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and crafting. She was the babysitter to many of her grandchildren for many years and as they grew older she enjoyed...

Robert E. Nisius

Robert E. Nisius

Jan 2, 2026

Robert E. Nisius, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. Born and raised in West Alexandria, Ohio, Bob lived a full and meaningful life in the community he always called home.

Bob was a member of St. John Church and was known for his strong work ethic, generosity, and dedication to family. He was preceded in death by his...

Sandra J. Spence

Sandra J. Spence

Dec 29, 2025

Sandra J. Spence, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Soin Hospital in Beavercreek, OH. She was born December 5, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Kenneth and Jean (Boomershine) McIntosh.

Sandra was the first female Deputy Sheriff and paramedic in Preble County serving the citizens of the county for many years; and...

Patricia Ann Rossman

Patricia Ann Rossman

Dec 29, 2025

Patricia Ann Rossman, age 91, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Brookdale Senior Living in Greenville, OH. She was born February 16, 1934 in Toledo, OH to the late Harold A. and Veronica A. (Swartz) Hoffman.

Patricia graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952. She worked for Sears Roebuck in Richmond, IN, and then...