Obituaries

Dec 29, 2012

RATLIFF,  James Everett, age 91.  The old lions are passing.  Sat. Dec. 29, 2012 at 4:20PM, James Everett Ratliff, born Dec. 26, 1921, landed on Heaven's shore.  As a member of the greatest generation, Jim, was simply a very good and decent man who loved life, his family and his country.  He was one of 16 million fellow American comrades in arms, who saved America,...

Dec 26, 2012

Karen L. Jefferson, passed away peacefully Wednesday December 26, 2012 at her home following an extended illness. Karen was born April 16, 1948 the daughter of Fredric Jefferson and Thelma (Silvers) Rautsaw. She was a graduate of Eaton High School and retired from Eaton Community Schools after 29 years during which time she was employed as a bus driver and...

Dec 25, 2012

HAFLE,  Carol Ann, age 75 of West Alexandria, OH. died Tues. Dec. 25, 2012 at her residence.  She was born in Eaton, OH. on Aug. 22, 1937 to Claude and Cleophe (Apple) Hill.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Hafle this year.  She is survived by 4 children, Scott Hafle, Eaton, OH., Sue Singleton, Bradenton, FL., Sheryl (Rick) Brownlee, Tipp City,...

Dec 21, 2012

Dec 19, 2012

SCOTT,  Hazel M., age 95 of Brookville, OH. died Wed. Dec. 19, 2012 in Brookville.  She was born in Twin Township, Preble County, OH. on Feb. 8, 1917 to Frank and Matilda (Apple) Hoops.  She was a 1934 graduate of West Alexandria High School. She had retired from Tropicana Products of Florida.  She was a member of St. John Church in West Alexandria, OH.  She...

Dec 19, 2012

CRABTREE, Charles, age 76 of Camden, OH. died Wed. Dec. 19, 2012 in Cincinnati.  He was born in Beattyville,  KY. on June 17, 1936 to Charles and Elizabeth Crabtree.  He had retired from Miami Carey Trucking and had formerly worked for NeuTone Trucking.  He was an army veteran and served in Korea.  He is survived by 4 daughters, Teena (Martin) Brueggemann, Cincinnati, OH., Sharlene (John)...

Dec 13, 2012

Donald R. Crowell, age 90, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at his home after an extended illness. He was born September 3, 1922 in Eaton to the late Homer and Elsie (Pitsinger) Crowell. Don was a WWII Coast Guard Veteran who served on the USS Beaufort from 1942 to 1945. Stationed in New York Watertenders...

Dec 11, 2012

David Lee Phillips, age 49, of Camden, OH passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. He was born February 26, 1963 in Dayton, OH to the late Paul Edward and Norma (Stoner) Phillips. David was a 1981 graduate of Eaton High School. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers,...

Dec 8, 2012

Ronald E. Fink, age 69, of New Madison, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on October 29, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Susan Fink; brother Raymond Fink; and sister Ruthann Apple. He is survived by his daughter Yolanda (Doug) Haston of Eaton, OH; sister Sharon...

Dec 5, 2012

Doris J. Wagner, age 88, of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born August 16, 1924 in Eaton to the late Lonzo and Cecil (Spencer) Warner. She was a former member of the Full Gospel Temple in Eaton and was currently attending Go Ministries in New Paris since 2002. She served with...

Dec 3, 2012

GILBERT, Virginia "Gail", age 54, of Eaton, OH. died Mon. Dec. 3, 2012 at her residence.  She was born in Oxford, OH. on Feb. 4, 1958 to Cecil and Mona  (White) Jolley.  She was a registered nurse and retired from Hospice of Cincinnati after 15 years. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Gratis, OH.  She is survived by her husband of 15...

Nov 30, 2012

John M. Cail, age 82 of Eaton, OH, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 18, 1930 in Richmond, IN to the late John Roy and Hazel (Benham) Cail. John was a 1948 graduate of Jackson High School, Campbellstown, OH; was a discharged at the rank of Staff Sargent from the U.S. Army...

Nov 29, 2012

Charles E. Fisher, age 82 years 9 months and 29 days, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday November 29, 2012 at his residence. He was born January 31, 1930 in Eaton to the late Ross B. and Mabel Irene (Wehrly) Fisher. He was baptized into the Old German Baptist Church where he remained faithful. He was always a good...

Nov 28, 2012

Margaret Luella Hoover, age 94, of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born on November 9, 1918 in Eaton, OH to the late Arthur S. and Grace R. (Murray) VanAusdal. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses congregation on Wayne Trace Road, Eaton OH...

Nov 26, 2012

Michael Arthur Wallace, age 48, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 26, 2012 at his residence. He was born on June 23, 1964 in Ft. Wayne, IN. He was employed at Neaton Auto Products, Eaton, OH. He was preceded in death by his father Earl C. Wallace. He is survived by his mother and step-father Brenda J....

Nov 26, 2012

UNGER, Leland "Cork", age 68, of Eaton, OH. died suddenly Mon. at his home.  He was born June 11, 1944 in Greenville, OH. to Thomas and Joan (Roberson) Unger.  He was a graduate of Lewisburg High School. Mr. Unger served in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard for 43 years. He was a member of the James E. Ryan Post #322...

Nov 23, 2012

MOSES, Eva P., age 87 of Gratis, OH. went home to be with the Lord Fri. Nov. 23, 2012 in Miamisburg.  She was born in Bell County, KY. on June 15, 1925 to Alex and Alice (Sweat) Wilson.  She had retired from Governor Harris Homestead after 19 years as a cook. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.  She is survived by...

Nov 22, 2012

Nov 21, 2012

Joyce A. Moore, age 75, of Eaton, OH passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the Vancrest Nursing Center, Eaton, OH. She was born November 10, 1937 in West Manchester, OH to the late James L. and Ruth (Taylor) Hartshorn. Joyce was a 1956 Eaton High School graduate; attended the First Presbyterian Church, Eaton, OH; and retired from Gary’s Pharmacy...

Nov 20, 2012