Obituaries

Thelma M. Bolinger

Thelma M. Bolinger

Feb 14, 2012

Thelma Doran Bolinger, age 91, of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012. She was born October 29, 1920 in Hilton, Virginia to Kelly and Ethel Hensley Doran, moving to Ohio at the age of five. She graduated from Dixon High School in 1938 and worked for the International Harvester Company and Belden Manufacturing Company. She married Emerson Bolinger...

Thomas L. Hartman

Thomas L. Hartman

Feb 14, 2012

Thomas L. Hartman, age 58 of Oxford, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Fort Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton, OH. He was born October 4, 1953 in Hamilton, OH to the late Lewis P. and Hazel M. (Heckman) Hartman. Tom was born and raised in the Camden area, graduating from Preble Shawnee High School. He had worked at Miami University...

Terry L. Purtee

Terry L. Purtee

Feb 13, 2012

Terry L. Purtee, age 66, of Greenville, OH, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born October 3, 1945 in Richmond, IN to the late Ollie E. and Julia B. (Green) Purtee. Terry was a 1963 graduate of Monroe High School, Preble County, OH; was a U.S. Army Veteran that served during the Vietnam War;...

Bessie Jane Gabbard

Bessie Jane Gabbard

Feb 11, 2012

GABBARD,  Bessie Jane., age 80, of Gratis, OH. died Sat. February 11, 2012.  She was born in Middletown, OH. on March 19, 1931 to Hobart and Edna (Parlett) Bowman.   She had retired from Dayton Flexible in Eaton after working many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas in 2003.  Survivors include 2 sons, Thomas (Alene) Gabbard Jr., East Bernstadt, KY., Benjamin...

Carla S. Swank

Carla S. Swank

Feb 10, 2012

Carla S. Swank, age 54, of Greenville, OH passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 15, 1957 in Greenville, OH to Patricia (Lindamood) Graham and the late Frank “Potsy” Graham. Carla had been employed with the Whirlpool Company in Greenville for 35 years. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in...

Ruth D. Braughton

Ruth D. Braughton

Feb 6, 2012

Ruth D. Braughton, age 77, of Jacksonville, FL and formerly of New Paris, OH passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 in Jacksonville. She was born April 24, 1934 in Preble County, OH to the late Newt and Margaret (Botkins) Anderson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, New Paris, OH. In addition to her parents, she was also...

Joshua Theiss

Joshua Theiss

Feb 5, 2012

THEISS,  Joshua, age 31 of Gratis, OH. died Sun. Feb. 5, 2012 in Fairfield.  He was born in Oxford, OH. on Jan. 12, 1981 to Emory and Connie (Fritts) Theiss.  He has attended Preble Shawnee High School and had worked several years as a carpenter.  He is survived by his parents, Emory and Connie Theiss, Gratis, OH., 2 brothers, Jason Theiss, Fairfield, OH., Justin...

Harold Eugene Coning

Harold Eugene Coning

Feb 3, 2012

CONING, Harold Eugene, age 85, of Miamisburg, OH. died Fri. Feb. 3, 2012.  He was born in New Lebanon, OH. on June 2, 1926 to Karl and Minnie (Fahrenholz) Coning.  He was a graduate of Dixie High School and entered the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He  retired from National Cash Register in Dayton, OH.  He also worked as a custodian for Dixie High School.  He was...

Jay Moore Cruze

Jay Moore Cruze

Jan 29, 2012

CRUZE, Jay, age 59, of Eaton, OH. died suddenly Sun. Jan. 29, 2012 at his residence.  He was born in Dayton, OH. on Mar. 10, 1952 to Patty Mae Cruze.  He had worked for Neaton Mfg. in Eaton for many years.  He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Cheryl  Cruze, a son, Aaron (Meredith) Cruze, Eaton, OH., stepdaughter, Casey (Dennis) Hawkins, Lewisburg,...

Karla Sue (Alvey) Sullivan

Karla Sue (Alvey) Sullivan

Jan 28, 2012

Karla Sue (Alvey) Sullivan, age 50, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Richmond, IN, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. She was born July 12, 1961 in Richmond, IN to Richard and Phyllis (Wiseman) Alvey. Karla was a 1979 graduate of Richmond High School; was a Professional Slow-Pitch Softball player; was a Wayne County Hall of Fame Bowler; an avid...

Donald E. Wigger

Donald E. Wigger

Jan 25, 2012

Donald E. Wigger, Sr., age 87, of West Manchester, OH passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012. He was born February 28, 1924 in Eaton, OH to the late William and Clara Mae (Bender) Wigger. He was a U.S. Army Veteran; a longtime member of Wares Chapel United Methodist Church, West Manchester, OH; member of the Preble’s Little Turtles Camping Club;...

Opal M. Pence

Opal M. Pence

Jan 19, 2012

Opal M. Pence, age 95, of Eaton, OH passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center, Eaton, OH. She was born October 27, 1916 in Breathitt County, KY to the late Barney and Myrtle (Cobb) Back. Opal was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church, Eaton, OH. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...

Gregory T. Schamaun

Gregory T. Schamaun

Jan 16, 2012

Gregory T. Schamaun DO, age 62, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart, Florida. He was born October 1, 1949 in Eaton, Ohio to Patricia Rae (Painter) Schamaun and the late Thomas Everet Schamaun. Dr. Schamaun was a resident of Eaton, as well as a resident of Mancos, Colorado and Hobe Sound, Florida and...

Ora McGuire

Ora McGuire

Jan 15, 2012

McGUIRE, Ora, age 93 of West Alexandria, formerly of Eaton, OH. passed away peacefully, Sun. Jan. 15, 2012 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Dean Evans.  He was born in Dayton, OH. on April 3, 1918 to Garrett and Marvel (Dowell) McGuire. He married his late wife, Betty Marie Grant on Feb. 21, 1942. Ora and Betty...

Jack D. Decker

Jack D. Decker

Jan 13, 2012

DECKER, Jack D., age 80 of Eaton, OH. died suddenly Fri. January 13, 2012 at St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus.  He was born in Kenton, OH. on June 6, 1931 to William and Mary (Columber) Decker.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes "Aggie" Decker . He was a graduate of Kenton High School and received his undergraduate degree from...

Ruby Cross Falkner

Ruby Cross Falkner

Jan 12, 2012

Ruby Cross Falkner, age 87, of Eaton, OH went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Eaton, OH. She was born August 6, 1924 in Scott County Virginia to the late Mamie and Charlie Cross. She retired from Dayton Flexible after 20 years of service. She loved to quilt, read, and...

Carolyn R. Jones

Carolyn R. Jones

Jan 1, 2012

Carolyn R. Jones, age 76, of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 1, 2012. She was born December 31, 1935 in Dayton, OH to the late Thurmand and Berniece (Stover) Kite. Carolyn was a member of Visitation Catholic Church, Eaton, OH and was an avid bowler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Charles Edward Williams

Charles Edward Williams

Dec 30, 2011

WILLIAMS, Charles E., age 74 of West Alexandria, OH. died Fri. Dec. 30, 2011 in Eaton.  He was born in Dayton, OH. on June 14, 1937 to Edward and Sophia Ostrowski Williams.  He was a 1957 graduate of Eaton High School and had worked many years for Parker-Hannifin Mfg. in Eaton.  He is survived by 3 brothers, Harry Williams, New Lebanon, Carl Williams,...

Leah Metzger

Leah Metzger

Dec 29, 2011

METZGER, Leah, Ellen (Brubaker)  age 79, of Camden, OH.  died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at her residence.  She was born in Preble Co. on May 28, 1932 to Omer and Runella (Deaton) Brubaker. She spent her life caring for her husband and family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dennis O. Metzger, her parents, 1 brother, Harold Brubaker,...

Daniel M. Reese

Daniel M. Reese

Dec 25, 2011

Daniel M. Reese, age 51, of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly on Christmas day, December 25, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He was born July 12, 1960 in Dayton, OH. Daniel was a U.S. Army Veteran who served his country for 16 years. He is survived by 2 daughters, Keshia (Jeremy) Heaton of Bowen, IL and Krystal Reese of Augusta,...